With Bower’s men fighting for promotion on the field, the club has today issued a call to arms to fill the Horsfall Stadium ahead of our only home fixture of February vs Chester FC.

Having taken on board the ideas of a number of fans, the club has produced a number of A4 and A3 sized posters to be distributed across the city, and are now asking supporters to assist in making this possible.

CEO Damian Irvine said:

“With the Chester fixture looking to be our only home game of February, it’s vital that we get a large crowd in to back the boys as they push for promotion to the National League. Having listened to the views and suggestions of a number of our dedicated supporters over the past few months, it’s clear that there’s a consensus around traditional marketing methods to support our digital strategy, but that means we need boots on the ground to achieve it. That’s why we’re asking that anyone who can spare some time to distribute posters around local pubs, venues and work places get in touch to get the ball rolling”

The posters are available for collection from the Horsfall Treatment Suite at the Horsfall Stadium today and tomorrow (Friday). Additionally, supporters traveling to Altrincham this Saturday can arrange pick up copies from Dave Stordy.

If you would like to assist, and need to arrange collection of your posters to distribute, then please get in touch on info@bpafc.com

Bradford (Park Avenue)’s Horsfall College Academy link with Premier Sports Coaching

Bradford (Park Avenue) have today announced that former Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, and Bradford City youth coach Dave Haley will join the college as head of Academy Coaching from March 1st.

Haley will take on the role as part of a new partnership between Horsfall College and Premier Sports Coaching (PSC), who will deliver the football and recruitment programme for the Horsfall College of Sport going forward.

The College offers a 2-year, full-time education and football development programme for 16-18 year old Girls and Boys and provides pathways directly into the Bradford Park Avenue National League North system among other local and Non-League football careers. Pathways into careers in areas such as Media and Sports Performance are also available.

Open Trial

An Open Trial day is being held next Monday on February 18th at 2pm with details and registration available at https://www.wearescl.co.uk/horsfall-college#trialdate

Premier Sports Coaching Director and current Bradford Park Avenue First Team Player/Coach Ryan Toulson said :-

“We are delighted to be working in partnership with the College to further develop the BTEC course. We are passionate about sport and it’s ability to enrich the lives of young people. Dave Haley is a highly experienced football coach with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This is a great opportunity for young adults who share the clubs passion for sport to develop under Dave’s expert guidance.”

The Horsfall College bids farewell to Head Coach Alex Meechan who initially arrived at The Horsfall in an assistant Manager Capacity in 2016 before taking on the Bradford Park Avenue First team duties prior to Mark Bowers arrival. Bradford Park Avenue and the Horsfall College would like to thank Alex for his contribution during the past 3 years and wish him the very best in the future.

https://www.wearescl.co.uk/horsfall-college#trialdate

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for more information email info@bpafc.com

Tomorrow’s academy match vs Shelley FC U19’s has been postponed.

Bradford (Park Avenue) Academy will take on Shelley FC Under 19’s this Monday at the Horsfall stadium

With the bad weather resulting in a lack of first team action over the past two weeks, come and get your football fix and see the future of Bradford (Park Avenue) as the Academy take on league rivals, Shelley FC Under 19’s in the Northern Under 19 Alliance.

Entry is just £3 for adults and £1 for under 16’s and the bar will be open on the night

Kick Off: 7:45pm Monday the 11th of February at the Horsfall Stadium