Flying from City of Derry Airport, 70 young players head to Birmingham to take part in Wolverhampton Wanderers 2026 training camp giving them access to world-class coaching.
This once in a lifetime training opportunity marks the start of a broader programme that will see more Limavady players making the journey throughout 2026.
Timmy Dixon Chairman at Limavady Youths FC, said that using their local airport keeps travel convenient and stress free while giving young players the chance to experience training in a professional environment.
He continued, “This initiative not only nurtures local talent and opens pathways to higher levels of football but also demonstrates how local businesses can invest in the community for shared success.
Sponsoring and collaborating with youth football clubs like ours boosts community engagement, promotes positive values such as discipline, teamwork, and aspiration among young people, and strengthens the region’s social fabric.
In turn, it drives economic benefits through increased local usage of the airport. We are grateful for this meaningful support and look forward to many more successful trips in 2026 and beyond.”
Steve Frazer, Managing Director at City of Derry Airport expressed his delight prior to the first groups departure on Friday: “We are thrilled to welcome the young players, coaching team and parents from Limavady Utd Youths, on the first trip to Wolverhampton training camp from the Gateway of the Northwest.”
