The HatTrick programme enables young people to engage in safe, fun, structured football activities, with the longer-term aim of players within the community taking part in affiliated football on a regular basis.
This initiative is currently being rolled out within the NELM (North Earlham, Larkman and Marlpit) area. Previously, the programme was managed by the HatTrick Officer at the NELM office in Norwich.
In January 2009, the HatTrick officer moved to Norfolk County FA, where the programme is now managed - whilst still being funded by NELM.
The new two year programme has certain objectives to be achieved, in order to make football activities within the area sustainable and increase the number of people playing affiliated football.
Some of the activities the HatTrick Programme provides:
- Soccer schools
- After school and lunchtime clubs
- Social Inclusion sessions that take place at the Bowthorpe school site in North Earlham, every Wednesday (4pm-6pm) and Saturday (11am-12 midday)
2009 will also see the beginning of a new mini-soccer league in the area.
Through the development of clubs within this community, we aim to increase the number of teams playing within the area and offer a greater amount of opportunities to participate within football.
However, there are also plenty of opportunities for volunteers to get involved with the programme, attend Norfolk FA education courses and gain new qualifications.
For more information on the HatTrick Programme, please contact Stuart Rushbrook on 01603 748944 or email Stuart.Rushbrook@NorfolkFA.com.