Providing local football opportunities in the area for children aged 4 to adult.
Chantry Grasshoppers Football Club were formed in 1982. We look to encourage children from 5 years up to adults to play football in a freindly enjoyable and fun environment. We have a Mini Hoppers section as well as under 8 team through to under 16 team and an adult team. We include girls and are always pleased to welcome new teams and volunteers.
Why the community needs usWe aim to provide enjoyable football opportunities to children and young adults. We don't have our own grounds, but primarily our players come from the estates in Ipswich, giving youngsters something to do, whilst promoting health and fitness and a sense of belonging to our club. This gives the children a real pride and improves self esteem. We are fundraising and seeking sponsorship for new kits and equipment to enable us to keep our subscriptions as low as possible for our players families.
Our impact on the communityWe were formed as a club with players from the Chantry estate in 1982, and although numbers have dipped and peaked at present we have grown to some 12 sections with children from 4 to adult enjoying training and / or matches. We were awarded Charter Standard as a club in 2011 and are very proud of this, it reflects our hard work in ensuring our volunteers who train and coach the children all take safety and teaching skills as priorities whilst still having fun.
We always welcome new teams or adults interested in assisting with football or fundraising.
