After a great season, Bradford Park Avenue placement students have provided feedback. Here is what some of them had to say about their time with the Park Avenue Teams.

If you would like to join the Bradford Park Avenue medical department for your placement, we have places available for next season, to register your interest please email tally@bpafc.com

“My sports therapy placement at Bradford Park Avenue was a thoroughly enjoyable experience that has definitely reaffirmed working as a sports therapist in sporting environments as my chosen career. Furthermore, this placement experience has further fuelled my desire to pursue this type of career. A huge part of the experience being so enjoyable was the role played by Tally, my supervisor. The help and guidance given by Tally in various areas such as handling techniques for exercises and soft tissue release, injury assessments, rehab program development and acute injury management has greatly developed me as a therapist. Another part Tally played in making this experience so enjoyable was how she treat me and the other placement students with the utmost respect and as her equal, making it an extremely comfortable learning experience. The management team, coaching staff and players also contributed to making this such an enjoyable experience as I was really made to feel part of the group. The club as a whole was an exceptional place to be on placement and a phenomenal club to be a part of for the duration of the 2017/18 season due to the great characters and personalities of all players and staff. I greatly appreciate the opportunity that the club gave me and also the understanding that I was there in a learning capacity. Overall, this placement at Bradford Park Avenue has made me a better therapist, putting me at a level where I feel confident to go and start work, shown me that this is definitely the area of work I want to build a career in and has provided me with a club that I will forever feel attached to due to the incredible experience I had as a part of it and because of the outstanding people involved at the club that I met while on placement.”

Jack Gaunt
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy
Leeds Beckett University

My placement at Bradford Park Avenue and with Tally has really helped me get used to working around players and putting me into a situation which I had never come across before. Tally is really knowledgeable and helped me gain the confidence I needed to work in the university clinic. The players are also very welcoming as well as everyone else involved at Bradford PA. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for welcoming me into the club and allowing me this great placement.

Kimberly Phillis
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
The University of Stafford

Tally was a fantastic placement supervisor. She was really insightful and helped you to grow as a sports therapist every step of the way from the beginning of placement right through to the very end. BPA was great club to gain experience under as not only Tal was fantastic but the players and managerial staff were all very welcoming, which helped me to settle in nicely. I have gained vital knowledge and experience from my placement at BPA and would highly recommend any students who are looking for placement/work experience to work with Tally and the club. Thanks again Tal for everything over the placement period, you were amazing and I could not of asked for a better placement supervisor.

Ellie Fowler
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy
Leeds Beckett University

Following the excitement of Harry Kane’s last minute winner against Tunisa, the club will be opening the clubhouse on Sunday for supporters to come watch the next game against Panama on the big screen.

On the afternoon the clubhouse and bar will be open from 12.00pm until 5.00pm. Supporters will also have the chance to visit the Supporters Information Desk where the can sign up for their season ticket.

This year’s adult ticket comes with one FREE under-16’s Season Ticket, and is excellently priced at just £135. Concessions are priced at £110, students / apprentices at £30 and under-16s can pick up a 2018-19 league Season Ticket for just £20. To download a season ticket application form please click here

Supporters will also be able to sign up for a range of other low cost sponsorship opportunities ranging from player kit sponsorship to pitch squares.

The Clubshop will also be open and will be having a sale on all old stock with plenty of bargains to be had.

The National League are teaming up with Prostate Cancer UK this week in a gruelling “7 Marathons in 7 Business Days” challenge.

Chief Executive, Michael Tattersall (pictured right), will be taking on over 180 miles of walking from today to support Kevin Webber (left)- an Ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK- and raise awareness and funds for the charity.

The walks will be held in Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester (x2), Preston and Liverpool until 19th June. Tomorrow’s walk in Leeds will include Alex Neary- Editor of The Non-League Paper- and Pitchero CEO Mark Fletcher.

They will be joined on each leg by representatives of partners of The National League- including Vanarama and UCFB- as well as friends from the football family.

The National League raised over £4,000 in funds for the Prostate Cancer cause at its annual Gala Awards Night on Saturday night.

For those wishing to donate, Michael Tattersall has created a JustGiving page, which can be found here:  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/michael-tattersall4

The National League’s social media accounts will keep you up to date with Michael and Kevin’s progress.

VANARAMA RENEWS ITS TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE

Vanarama, one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies, has today announced it has renewed its title sponsorship of The National League. This announcement comes after four successful years as title sponsor that began in 2014. Vanarama will continue to take the naming rights for the next three years across all National League divisions.

The Vanarama National League will receive great exposure with BT Sport continuing its excellent broadcasting of live matches and highlights for the next three years. Fans can also view video clips of all matches online, on mobile and across social media on the National League’s portals. By extending their winning partnership, Vanarama and The National League will continue to innovate and grow the competition – it also signifies Vanarama’s continued desire to be at the heart and soul of football.

Andy Alderson, CEO at Vanarama said:

“Since we decided to take title sponsorship of The National League back in 2014 we’ve seen growth as a company, but also growth in the popularity of non-league football. These leagues are formed of real, honest clubs with real honest fans and that resonates with us here at Vanarama and the services we offer.”

Brian Barwick, Chairman, The National League added:

“We’re immensely proud and delighted to announce a further renewal of our title sponsorship with Vanarama. The last four years have proven to be transformational for both the National League and Vanarama, and we look forward to continuing our unique and highly rewarding partnership.”

For all Vanarama media enquires please contact: Jasmine El-Gabban on 020 7499 2842 or jasmine.el-gabban@alpacacommunications.com

For all National League media enquiries please contact: Oliver Osborn on 0121 643 3143 or oliver@thenationalleague.org.uk

Applications are still being accepted for the Horsfall College Of Sport, which is to be relocated to the Horsfall Stadium from September 2018.

Students will study for a BTEC Level 2 or 3 dependent on their academic qualifications. Students can expect professionally delivered training and education, healthy learning environment, regular evaluation and feedback from coaches, support and encouragement during their time at the academy, and advice on future career progression.

Our aim is to improve and develop young players through challenging, enjoyable, and energetic training sessions. This will help develop the players tactical knowledge, and game understanding.

2018 applicants for the Horsfall College of Sport recently took part in the recent Under 16 World Cup tournament held by the club.

There is still time to join them so to apply for September please fill in the application form linked below.

Horsfall College Of Sport Application

For further information please contact:

Rob Stanley – info@horsfallcollege.com

Alex Meechan – meeks80@tiscali.com