The Hive Football Centre, were very proud to host not only the UK heats, but also the World Final of the Nike Chance event. With 100 players invited from 40 different countries, the event was held over 2 days in January 2011, and was judged by Arsene Wenger, Gus Hiddink and Paul Hart. With only 8 players being selected to join the Nike Academy, the competition was fierce. Matt Johnson, Global Marketing Manager for Nike Inc said ‘This facility was first class and we look to be working closely with The Hive again in the future."