We are opening our clubhouse once again for today’s massive 1/4 Final vs France.
Kick off is at 7pm, the bar will be open from 6pm, and free curry will be available to all supporters at half-time! Get down to the Horsfall!
#WorldCup2022
Development Fund Xmas Raffle
Once again, the Development Fund will be running their annual Xmas Raffle raising vital funds for the club.
Tickets are now on sale at £1 a ticket and can be purchased from Dave Stordy in the programme shop or by visiting the Development Fund Desk in the Clubhouse on match day.
Top 6 prizes are listed below but a total of 20 prizes are up for grabs:
1st Prize – Hoover Upright Vac (HL5)
2nd Prize – 4.5 Litre Bottle Of Jamesons Whisky
3rd Prize – Hoover Cordless Stick Vac (HF9)
4th Prize – Food Hamper Worth £50
5th Prize – Autographed BPA 1st Team Shirt
6th Prize – Hoover Hand Held Vac (H-Handy 700)
The draw will take place Boxing Day at the home fixture against Farsley Celtic.
Away Travel – Alfreton
The Development Fund are running a supporters coach to the upcoming Alfreton game on Saturday 12th November, with seats costing £17 for Adults and Under 16’s for £10
Pick up time will be 11:30 from The Horsfall Stadium and 11:45 from Cedar Court Hotel.
Seats are selling fast, so if you would like to reserve a seat please contact Dave Stordy in the Programme Shop of visit the Development Fund Desk in the Clubhouse.
Boost The Budget 2022/23 (Update)
During the 2021/22 season, due to the fantastic support of many fans, the BPA Development Fund were able to make a significant donation to the club which was used to secure the initial signings of Simon Richman, Sam Fielding and Harrison Hopper.
Pre-season conversations with Gareth Roberts and the management team confirmed that the costs of maintaining a competitive team at this level continue to rise. Mark and Danny did a brilliant job retaining the core of the team from last season and are always looking for new players to come in and strengthen the team where finances allow.
With your support through donations and our other fundraising activities, we can continue to assist with increasing the initial budget which does make a difference in bringing in the quality of player required at our level.
The BPA Development Fund initially paid £2k into the fund at the start of this season, and has committed several thousand more towards additions made since the season commenced. This is an ongoing process, and any further donations would be made available to the club as/if felt further team strengthening was necessary. Several supporters have recently enquired as to how to they can do this, especially as our squad is low on numbers currently.
Donations are administered by the BPA Development Fund, with funds being donated to the club when agreed between both parties. At no stage do any of the Development Fund Group have any say in players being considered etc. Should any funds remain at the end of the season, such funds would be carried forward to the following season.
Donations can be made in the following ways:
Bank Transfer:
BPA Development Fund
Sort Code 05-06-81
Account Number 33569976
Please quote “BTB” as the payment reference.
Cheque:
Made payable to BPA Development Fund, and send to BPA Development Fund, Horsfall Stadium, Cemetery Road, Bradford BD6 2NG.
Cash Donations:
Please visit the Programme Shop or the BPA Development Fund desk in the clubhouse on match days.
Thank you for your support to date, we now look forward to more of the same!
The BPA Development Fund
Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund Sportsman Evening
Bradford Park Avenue are looking forward to welcoming ex BPA, Leeds United, and Sheffield United Goalkeeper Paddy Kenny as guest speaker and comedian Gary Marshall to our upcoming Sportsman Dinner.
The sportsman dinner will be held at the Midland Hotel Bradford on Friday 7th October at 19:00. We hope to have a number of ex players present at the evening along with a raffle and auction.
Tickets for the evening cost £40 per person and include a 3 course meal, corporate tables are also available. Tickets can be purchased from Dave Stordy in the Programme Shop on match day or by contacting 01274 512989 / davestordy@hotmail.co.uk
We have also secured a concessionary Bed & Breakfast rate at The Midland Hotel for the evening – Prices are £55. These can be booked directly with the hotel, quoting that you’re attending the dinner to receive your discount!
Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund To Hold Beer Festival & Charity Day
Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund in association with West Bowling ARFLC will be holding their annual beer festival at the Horsfall Stadium Friday 9th – Monday 12th September.
There will be a range of 13 different beers, 2 ciders, and food available over the weekend.
Friday 9th September – 5pm-11pm (Free Entry)
West Bowling Rugby Match @ 7pm with live music from 8pm.
Saturday 10th September – 12pm-10pm (BPA match day entry free apply or free entry after 4:30pm)
BPA Vs Gloucester @ 3pm
Sunday 11th September – 11am -10pm (Free Entry)
Charity day involving a number of football / rugby matches between ex players, fans and guests.
There will also be stalls, games, and live music. All funds raised will be donated equally between the Marie Curie Hospice and one other to be announced charity.
Monday 12th September – 5pm-11pm (BPA match day entry fees apply)
BPA Vs Darlington @ 7:45pm
Barrels are now available to sponsor at £100 per barrel. Sponsorship will include – programme publicity, 2 free tickets for a BPA home game and 6 beer tokens to be used over the weekend.
For further information or to offer any support for the event please contact Dave Stordy on 01274 512989 or davestordy@hotmail.co.uk
Boost The Budget 2022/23
Following the conclusion of the 2021/22 season in which Mark & Danny were able to comfortably maintain our National League North status and with only days to go before we start pre-season, the BPA Development Fund would like to launch the 2022/23 Boost The Budget.
During the 2021/22 season due to the fantastic support of supporters the BPA Development Fund were able to make a significant donation to the club which was used to secure the initial signings Simon Richman, Sam Fielding and Harrison Hooper.
Following conversations with Gareth Roberts and the management team it is no secret the costs of maintaining a competitive team at this level continue to rise. Mark and Danny have done a brilliant job retaining the core of the team from last season and we know they are hard at work looking for new players to come in and strengthen the team.
But with your support and donations we can look to increase the budget and push on from the solid foundations built last season. To kick things off the BPA Development Fund will be paying £2k into the fund.
Donations are to be administered by the BPA Development Fund, with funds being donated to the club when required. Should any funds remain at the end of the season, such funds would be carried forward to the following season.
Donations can be made in the following ways:
Bank Transfer:
BPA Development Fund
Sort Code 05-02-00
Account Number 29955993
Please quote “BTB” as the payment reference
Cheque:
Made payable to BPA Development Fund and sent to BPA Development Fund, Horsfall Stadium, Cemetery Road, Bradford BD6 2NG.
Donation Bucket:
Please visit the Programme Shop or the BPA Development Fund desk on match day.
Thank you for your continued support!
The BPA Development Fund Committee
Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund Fantasy Premier League End Of Season Round Up
What an exciting end to the Premier League season! Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp have been going toe to toe for the last few months. Who would win? The uncertainty continued until late on the last day when the title went to Manchester City. The respect these two have for each other, their teams and the sport is truly uplifting. The standard of football produced week in week out has been superb. How fortunate we are that the English game generates the revenue to pay the players to give us this entertainment.
The two stand-out players of the Fantasy Premier League season were Mo Salah (265 points) and Son (258). FPL managers who selected these two can justifiably feel proud of themselves.
It was an exciting end to the BPA Development Fund Fantasy Premier League season too. We saw strong performances from Keith and Lucy Dension, Steven Howley and Woody Eckerslike. But thanks to a brilliant first half of the season the winner overall is
Matt Ray with his team Sliced Bread FC.
Congratulations Matt.
We shall be running Fantasy Premier League again next season. For a flavour of what it is all about see the Development Fund section of the website.
If you are interested and want to sign up, contact Keith Bonney keith.bonney@bpafc.com
Away Travel – Boston & Chester
The Development Fund are pleased to announce that fans “specials” will run to 2 of our final away games at extremely good prices, especially for those who paid to join the away travel members scheme.
Coaches will be 49 seater, with onboard toilet.
Boston (Good Friday 15th April 3pm kick off).
Members £12 / Under 16 (Accompanied by responsible adult) £8
Non-members £15 / Under 16 (Accompanied by responsible adult) £10
Chester (Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 3pm kick off).
All Members Free for final trip!
Non-members £10 / Under 16 (Accompanied by responsible adult) £7
Away travel members will have first option, but will need to book asap, especially for Chester, with Neil on 07811959003. Alternatively see the Development Fund desk in the clubhouse.
Alan Sutton Pavement To Premier league With Leeds United – Book Signing
The Development Fund are delighted to announce that before this Wednesday evenings match against Farsley, Ex Leeds United physio Alan Sutton will be signing and selling his new book – Alan Sutton Pavement to Premier league with Leeds United
Books will be on sale in the Clubhouse at £14.99 and all profits will be shared between Alan’s chosen charities and the Development Fund.