Sport in Hethersett
Hethersett is renowned for its sport and fitness, being named Active Norfolk Sports Village of the Year and Sports Champion of Champions in 2011. The village was also awarded a London 2012 Olympics Inspire Award for outstanding contribution in support of the games (see below).
A Hethersett and The Meltons Sports Association was set-up in 2011 to oversee sport, fitness and well being in the villages of Hethersett, Little Melton and Great Melton. It meets quarterly and brings together sports clubs and individuals with the common goal of improving facilities, improving fitness and well being and uniting all those with an interest in sport and recreation.
There are numerous sports clubs in the villages of Hethersett and the Meltons including:
- Hethersett Athletic Football Club which has National Football Association Community Charter Mark status
- Hethersett Hawks Cycle Speedway Club which has been in existence for 46 years
- Hethersett and Tas Valley Cricket Club which goes back to the 19th century and holds the nationally recognised clubmark
- Hethersett Queen's Road Badminton Club
- Hethersett Social Running Club - now consisting of four separate groups for all ages
- Hethersett Netball Club
- Crusaders Rugby Club
- Little Melton Cricket Club
Each year the village organises an open come and try sports evening in conjunction with Active Norfolk. This is usually held in May. In addition Hethersett organises a Sport in the Park Event which gives local people the chance to try up to 30 different sports free of charge.
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