We are delighted to announce today the signings of player/coach Danny King and Academy Goalie Liam Hall on non-contract agreements with the club.
Danny King has been working with the club over the past few seasons as a goalkeeper coach with our #1 George Sykes-Kenworthy, and #13 Liam Hall.
Both Danny and Liam are available for selection straight away, as well as Danny King continuing to provide the excellent coaching he has become known for.
Bradford (Park Avenue) Academy are proud to announce that we have partnered with global GPS provider Fitogether to provide our scholarship teams with cutting edge GPS data for the 2022/23 Season.
Fitogether is a football technology company that specializes in wearable EPTS (Electronic Performance Tracking System). Over 450 clubs in 53 countries are using Fitogether’s solution ‘OHCOACH’, across all levels of football including SS Lazio, Fenerbahce SK, Besiktas JK and Celtic FC. Fitogether is also the official sponsor of the K-League in South Korea supporting all clubs, across multiple levels.
Fitogether has also expanded with new business opportunities such as data analyzation services, scouting reports and NFT content market for fan engagement. Fitogether leads the world trend with advanced data analysis technology and holds the number 1 place for data accuracy in the FIFA Quality Programme. The players’ performance data collected through Fitogether’s solution helps coaches and staff in decision making for better performance and development of players.
Fitogether’s director, Kim Taeryung commented on the cooperation agreement: “We are honoured to be working with a renowned club such as Bradford (Park Avenue). Our strategic partnership with Indulge Football has played a huge part in the introduction of this partnership. The development of football is rapidly growing, and we hope that Fitogether can contribute to the future of Bradford (Park Avenue).
“I believe the recent advancement of football lies in the enhancement of physical performance. We hope that our technology assists the coaches with the improvement of the players,” added Taeryung.
Bradford (Park Avenue) Academy Technical Director, Tom McStravick said of the agreement: “We are delighted to agree this partnership with Fitogether who, like us, are a progressive and forward thinking organisation. This partnership will allow us to use cutting edge technology to improve our performance and raise the standards within the academy.”
Our Academy are offering trials throughout June & July ahead of next season. To register interest in our BPA Player Pathway please register below.
https://forms.gle/BEHUnBHqYZFW1kJq5
**Due to high demand please allow between 5 working days for a trial date**
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Today’s exhibition matches vs the Manchester School of Soccer (Texas) will be broadcast live on our Facebook page!
The stream will go live at 11:30am, with first KO at 11:45am. Supporters are welcome to come along and cheer on the Avenue stars of the future.
Tap the link below or our FB/Instagram stories will also link to the stream.
https://www.facebook.com/BPAFCOfficial
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Todays academy game vs Rochdale EDS will be broadcast live on our Facebook page!
Kick off is scheduled for 1pm. The link to our Facebook page where you can watch along is below.
https://www.facebook.com/BPAFCOfficial
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Over 240 primary school children are set to take part in the inaugural BPA Primary Schools Cup tournament at the Horsfall Community Stadium on 31st March 2022. Interest in the tournament has been extremely high and is now fully subscribed with 10 teams on the waiting list.
The young stars of the future will grace the same pitch used by the current Bradford (Park Avenue) first team. Twenty-four schools from across Bradford will get the opportunity to play at the stadium and experience the state of the art 4g pitch. The inaugural event will become part of the annual plan at Bradford (Park Avenue) as the club aims to enhance its role within the local community.
Academy Technical Director Tom McStravick is responsible for bringing this event together commented “This tournament not only provides children with the opportunity to have a fun day out at the stadium, but it also gives our Academy Scholars the chance to take ownership of a project and gain experience of event planning and organisation. We’re proud of the facilities that we have on offer and hope that we can unearth some of the stars of the future. Who knows we might even see the next Kevin Hector on display.”
Bradford based Integra Insurance Solutions are providing sponsorship for the tournament and welcomed the opportunity to get involved. Managing Director Martin Cox said “Grass roots football is where a love of the sport begins and we’re absolutely delighted to be sponsoring this community based initiative. This will bring children together from all parts of Bradford in what we hope will be the first of many similar tournaments at BPA”.
A massive congratulations to our u12s, u13s and u16s who went 4/4 in their games this weekend!
Both our u12 teams won, with the u12w taking home a 4-1 win away at Hepworth United, whilst the u12g team managed a 8-2 win at home! (A famous score line for any Avenue fan!)
The goals kept flowing for the u13w and the u16w sides! The u13s hitting 7 past Hepworth United in a 7-4 win, and the u16s bagging 6 against Warley Rangers without reply!
The league tables don’t look too bad either!
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Exciting New Club Partnership Announced 
Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC and Gomersal & Cleckheaton are coming together to provide pathways and opportunities for young players. The partnership part of the ‘Club Partnership Programme’ that the Avenue have announced recently.
Gomersal & Cleckheaton will be attending a Bradford (Park Avenue) first team fixture to enjoy a match day experience at the Horsfall Community Stadium. The partnership will also provide Gomersal & Cleckheaton players with the opportunity to access the brand new BPA Performance Centre, in partnership with Sheffield United, for u7 – u10 age groups.
The Bradford (Park Avenue) Scholarship programme which is delivered in partnership with Bradford College for 16-18 year olds will be available as a pathway for Gomersal & Cleckheaton players.
The scholarship will provide young players with the opportunity to study and train full-time. Education pathways include Sport, Business, Barbering, Plumbing, Mechanic, Joinery & Uniformed Public Services. Bradford (Park Avenue) Academy have teams that play in the u19 Alliance Youth league and the college league.
Speaking of the partnership Bradford (Park Avenue) Academy Technical Director Tom McStravick said; “We are fortunate to be able to provide a genuine pathway to our first team here at BPA. The Club Partnership Programme is the perfect way for us to be able to provide that opportunity for local talent. As a club we are keen to engage with the local football community to help. We look forward to working with Gomersal & Cleckheaton to help them progress and develop as a football club”.
Head Coach for Gomersal & Cleckheaton Shaun Hamill was equally delighted with the agreement; “Gomersal & Cleckheaton Football Club was established over 45 years ago and we are proud to have had players through our ranks that have played at the highest levels, including the Premier League.
Currently we have over 450 players registered with the club from the very youngest U6’s all the way up to our recently added 4 open age sides that include one in step 7 of the Football pyramid. We are a community club and for us it is all about our players so to be approached by the Academy Technical Director Thomas McStravick from an amazing football side like Bradford Park Ave with it’s over 100 years of professional existence to become partners in youth development is truly exciting.
Currently we at G&C have no football education pathway for our school leavers so the offer from BPA to give our players the opportunity to trial for a place in their Scholarship program is very exciting. The scholarship program is an opportunity for talented footballers to train at the highest levels whilst still studying for A levels, Btec’s or apprenticeship’s and who knows even earn a place in the BPA first side to play sides like York, Darlington, Chester, Boston etc.
For me the most exciting part of all of this is the opportunity for our players to aim to play for BPA, who knows one of our current players, whether an open age or an U18 could already be good enough but just has never had that all important opportunity. Exciting times ahead.”
Bradford (Park Avenue) Academy in partnership with The Horsfall Community Trust & Sandale Trust are excited to announce a primary schools boys 7v7 football tournament. Academy Technical Director Tom McStravick said; “We are delighted to be working in partnership with our community partners to offer primary school children the opportunity to play at our stadium and have a fun day out.”
31st March 2022
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Bradford (Park Avenue), Horsfall Community Stadium, Cemetery Rd, Bradford, BD6 1JQ
Age: Year 6 boys Format: 7v7 – squad of 12 permitted – 8 min games, roll on roll off subs
£35.00 per team. To apply please complete the form below 
Bradford (Park Avenue) are welcoming gifted and talented 16-18 year olds to trial for out September 2022 Full Time Football & Education Scholarship programme. Details below
Date: 20th December 2021
Time: 9am – 5pm
Age: 16-18 year olds
Contact: 07821579451 or email thomas.mcstravick@bpafc.com
To book: https://forms.gle/QuErjm7rVANsVspj6
Our scholarship is delivered in partnership with Bradford College who offer a range of different education pathways as part of the scholarship.
We are delighted to announce that we have a vacancy for an Academy Lead Coach (7-18s)
The role will involve coaching throughout our age groups here at the Horsfall, whilst dovetailing our work in the Community through the Horsfall Community Trust.
If you are interested, please email a CV and Covering Letter to thomas.mcstravick@bpafc.com
