Tickets are priced at just £2 for Adults, with u16s gaining FREE ENTRY!
Below is a quick run down of just some of the events taking place today.
From 12pm-6pm
JUNIOR PRESENTATIONS
– BPA STAFF VS BPA SCHOLARS 2PM KO
– BPA FANS VS BPA REPS 5PM KO
FROM 6PM TIL LATE
SCHOLARS PRESENTATION
COMEDY NIGHT HOSTED BY LOUIS ETTIENE
LIVE MUSIC
FIRST TEAM PRESENTATION AT 7PM
Other activities and entertainment throughout the day includes: Beer Festival ran by BPA Development Fund, Street Food vendors, Face Painting, Bouncy castles, Market Stalls, Childrens games, Raffle & Tombola, and even a penalty shootout!
YOU CAN GET INVOLVED TOO! Email us on Secretary@bpafc.com to see how you can help!
Gates for Avey-Fest open at 12pm, and there is also 2 cup finals prior, starting at 10:30am..
Tickets from 10:30am are priced at just £2 for Adults, with u16s gaining FREE ENTRY!
Below is a quick run down of just some of the events taking place on Sunday 5th May.
From 12pm-6pm
JUNIOR PRESENTATIONS
2PM KO – BPA STAFF VS BPA SCHOLARS
5PM KO – BPA FANS VS BPA REPS
FROM 6PM TIL LATE
SCHOLARS PRESENTATION
COMEDY NIGHT HOSTED BY LOUIS ETTIENE
LIVE MUSIC
FIRST TEAM PRESENTATION AT 7PM
Other activities and entertainment throughout the day includes: Beer Festival ran by BPA Development Fund, Street Food vendors, Face Painting, Bouncy castles, Market Stalls, Childrens games, Raffle & Tombola, and even a penalty shootout!
YOU CAN GET INVOLVED TOO!
If you’d like to represent the BPA Fans, enquire about a stall, donate raffle prizes, or to volunteer, please get in touch! Email us on Secretary@bpafc.com
The Academy is continuing to develop providing a positive environment which stems from high standards and quality players on the pitch.
Our recruitment in players and volunteer coaches has allowed us to grow and just over 2 years ago we did not have a team competing above division 6, now we only have one team below this.
Two of our teams are competing for League titles in Division 2.
Meanwhile at the younger end, the Horsfall Stadium is now a regular hang out for a number of scouts from pro clubs watching our talented youngsters. These players are now often seen getting behind the First Team on Saturday’s as well.
We have developed groups In the Junior Premier League and in our Girls section where next season we will aim to have our first ever girls team competing in the League
Under 8’s: Gary Ratnik/Justin Crouch/Sam Sutcliffe/Zak Kersey
A technically gifted bunch who combine individual skill, power and pace with a great team ethic playing some lovely football and scoring over 200 goals already this season. Highlight was winning the group stages of the cup competition where both of our teams played with only 4 players winning 5 and drawing 1 game.
Under 9’s: Simon Webster
This season the Under 9s coached and managed by Simon Webster, moved up to 7 aside. From the off I wanted them to play a positive, high pressing, attacking style of football. Having lost our first game of the season we then went unbeaten, blowing away the opposition up to Christmas which earned us a promotion. We also reached the cup final beating 4 teams from leagues above on the way.
After Christmas playing against higher opposition, the lads have gone from strength to strength, adding a lot of passing to their game. We are finishing the season well and beating some good teams. We also reached the semi final of the knock out cup and represented the club in the Manchester international tournament playing against teams from South Africa and Trinidad & Tobago.
We have had some great performances this season but hard to name then all, special mention has to go to our top scorer with 42 goals Aaron Webster and the 2 Charlie’s, Hale and Deighton. Finally our goal keeper Sam Gledhill who would be on the plane to the euros if Southgate was watching on Sunday morning. We are now looking forward to having some fun at our summer tournaments
U10 Green: Tom Brogden/Richard Brogden
This team have come on leaps and bounds this season, continuing from a resurgence in form from the latter end of last season. With a few new additions to the team, the development of the team has come along nicely, and has a real friendship group. We made it to the cup final, only to have a bad day at the office, and, fall at the final hurdle. However, there is huge potential for the future, with mixed abilities they all play for one another and support each other to the final whistle.
Under 11’s: Colm Raffety/Max Whitehead/Andrew Westby
Our u11s have had a fantastic season so far winning 12 out of their opening 13 games of the season. A really technically strong group who have developed their tactical game massively this season under managers Colm Rafferty and Andy Westby and coach Max Whitehead. The boys have scored 80+ goals and kept 5 clean sheets this season. Our u11s have also fundraised fantastically when completing the half time draw and through Unik Doshlaku raising over £100 in the Easter Raffle.
Under 14s Greens
This team was formed at the start of the 23-24 season and started optimistically in the 2nd tier of the Garforth league, where after a shaky start, they soon established themselves as been a force to be reckoned with whilst playing possession-based football.
They currently sit in 2nd place chasing promotion with an 11-game unbeaten run in 2024.
Manager Mick Frost, coaches alongside Adam Brian and experienced ex professional Danny Boshell (Bosh) and have hopes to take the group to the top tier with the season deciding game this coming Sunday at Horsfall Community Stadium,10:00am K.O
Under 15s Greens: Gary Ratnik/Ben Firth
Only their 2nd season as a team and if they get 2 wins from their remaining 3 games they are guaranteed to win the Division 2 title. The Team also missed out on a cup final in the Semi’s after losing to Unbeaten and Div1 champions Whitkirk. A real talented bunch who have notched up over 100 goals this season with 3 to play. 13 out of the 15 features for Bradford Schools and 2 of the squad are playing up a year. The team have attracted 3 players who have left pro clubs this season to join the team, a team which highlights the ambition of the club.
Brighter Futures Merseyside Limited are looking to recruit a full time BTEC Sports Tutor to teach both theory and practical aspects of the curriculum at our Bradford Campus (Bradford Park Avenue FC). The successful applicant will be required to undertake all aspects of the role including teaching, marking, assessment and some football coaching. The BTEC tutor will be working in an established department within a successful teaching and coaching team to maintain and increase pupil attainment and contribute to the overall success of the pupils.
We want to hear from individuals that are passionate about education & coaching, are highly motivated, enthusiastic and have a commitment to learner achievement and success. They will need to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff and students.
Do you qualify?
To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:
· Hold a relevant teaching qualification (PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed)
· Assessor award desirable
· Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Sports
· Have recent experience of delivering BTEC Sports qualifications & football coaching
· A DBS Certificate that is on the update service, or be willing to apply for one
· Car and Full UK driving licence is essential
· Hold a relevant football coaching qualification
Benefits of working with us;
· 27 Days annual leave
· Birthday day off (after 12 months)
· Christmas shutdown period (after 12 months)
· Company pension scheme
· On-Site parking available (bookable)
· 36 Hours per week
· Flexible weekly working hours
· Income protection scheme
Positions are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, and where applicable DBS disclosure. Applicants should apply in writing via email by enclosing a full CV to sally.morgan@sysco.uk.com
Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Sysco are fully committed to Equal Opportunities, Social Inclusion, Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC CIC are pleased to announce the appointment of Danny Whitaker as our new first team head coach.
Danny has an awesome record of success in both his playing and managerial career. He understands player development and has a winning mentality.
He has legendary status at Macclesfield, his last position, and has been in extensive discussions with Tom for a few days about the current position and future opportunities here.
He watched our game on Saturday as a further assessment and starts his new role at training this week.
Danny addresses our wish for a leader who is experienced at, above and below this level. He fully understands our desire to develop young academy players with talent and has good contacts in the game.
Danny will work full time at the club and will be heavily involved in the Academy project.
Please give Danny and the team your full support as they work to take us onwards and upwards.
This Saturday will be Danny’s first game in charge as we face Bamber Bridge. Don’t forget you can welcome him to the club for just £5 entry!
The Club can today confirm that BPA Academy breakthrough Jodi Tiffany has agreed terms on a dual registration deal, allowing him to play for both Bradford (Park Avenue) and Steeton AFC.
Tiffany started out with Bradford (Park Avenue) Junior’s, coming up through the ranks of the Academy and joining the Scholars at u19s level aged just 16.
He established himself as a regular with the u19s squad, playing in the National Alliance League and doing enough to earn himself a place in the West Riding County Cup, playing for the First Team against Brighouse. They would play out a 1-1 draw, losing out on penalties
Jodi also went out on loan last season, playing at NCEL Premier League side Frickley Athletic.
Tiffany also appeared for the First Team earlier this season against Tadcaster Albion, playing out a 2-5 loss.
The dual registration deal will see Tiffany play under Roy Mason at the Chevrons, and he is also available for selection this Saturday, when Avenue travel to Gainsborough.
We are very pleased to announce the addition of Gerry Sutcliffe to our Board of Directors. That appointment has been confirmed today at Companies House.
Gerry has also agreed to join the board of our associated charity, The Horsfall Community Trust.
For most of you, Gerry Sutcliffe will need no introduction as he was an MP for Bradford South for over twenty years and the former Minister of Sport and Tourism. He was educated locally at Cardinal Hinsley and Bradford College and was a former leader of Bradford Council.
He has been a supporter of the football club since childhood and remains a keen advocate for the development of sport in South Bradford.
The Board is delighted to have him representing the club locally, which is an aspect of our governance that has been missing.
On joining the Board of directors of Bradford Park Avenue and becoming a trustee of the stadium trust Gerry SUTCLIFFE said
I’m delighted and proud to be asked to join the board by Gareth Roberts and his colleagues. As a child BPA played a big part in my life helping me make life long friendships and today I enjoy playing walking football at Horsfall. I share Gareth’s vision for the club and stadium and will use my experience to turn it into a reality.
