Applications Still Being Accepted For The Horsfall College Of Sport

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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

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Under 16 World Cup Tournament A Great Success

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The Bradford Park Avenue Under 16 World Cup tournament held on Sunday 3rd June was a great success.

A total of 8 teams participated from Gomersal, Wyke, Shelf, BPA, Horsfall College of Sport and Meltham. The results from the finals were:

Final 1 – Shelf (winner) vs BPA (runner up)

Final 2 – Gomersal Blue (winner) vs Meltham 1 (runner up)

Organisier of the event and club Physio Tally Clayton had the following to say after the event.

“It was a great day of very high standard competitive football and thank you to all the teams involved, their managers and all the Bradford Park Avenue staff and volunteers that were involved. Also a big thank you to local charity S.C.A.R who kindly sponsored the event.”

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Defender Killock “Jumped At The Chance To Stay”

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After agreeing a new deal with the club, Avenue defender Shane Killock claimed that he “jumped at the chance to stay” when the opportunity was handed to him by manager Mark Bower.

He spent the summer of 2017 on the sidelines, leading to a loan spell at Boston United in the early stages of the season to help the former Scarborough Athletic man regain match fitness.

After completing his recovery, the robust centre-back made 27 appearances in all competitions for Avenue and was a key figure in the side’s late burst into the play-offs.

The 29-year-old told us that he didn’t hesitate to commit to another season at the Horsfall Stadium:

“The new deal is a huge reflection on how much I’ve enjoyed my time with the club so far. I really enjoyed last season and jumped at the chance to stay. When the manager told me that he wanted me for another year, it was an easy decision for me. The success we had last season was massive for the club and was fantastic to be a part of.

I’m really looking forward to the new campaign. It’s nice to have a few weeks off at the end of the season but after a few weeks, you find yourself missing it. I’ve missed going to training, being around the lads and playing matches. I’ll be keeping myself ticking over during the off-season so that I can hopefully hit the ground running when we get back.

I’d like to thank the club and the management team of Mark, Danny and Ryan for putting their faith in me and giving me the opportunity to contribute to the team next season.”

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Clash With Terriers Re-Arranged

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Huddersfield Town’s academy will now visit the Horsfall Stadium on Wednesday 25th July after the fixture was re-arranged.

The friendly had previously been scheduled for Tuesday 24th July but will now take place on the Wednesday evening with a 7:45pm kick-off.

Admission details will be released closer to the time, as is the case with all pre-season friendlies.

Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Brooksby Moves To Scarborough

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The club can confirm that Wayne Brooksby has left the club to join Scarborough Athletic.

The tricky winger initially joined on loan from Harrogate Town before making the move permanent and becoming an integral part of Mark Bower’s side.

The club would like to thank Wayne for his efforts during his time with us and wish him all the best for the future.

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2018-19 Season Tickets Now On Sale

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Bradford Park Avenue fans can now get ready for next season and purchase their 2018-19 Season Tickets.

An adult Season Ticket, valid for admission to all league games in the forthcoming Vanarama National League North campaign, will be priced at just £135, and includes free admission for one under-16.

For the adult alone, that works out at under £7 per game, brilliant value to watch Mark Bower lead his Avenue side into their seventh successive campaign at this level.

Concession (over 60) prices will be £110 for the entire season.

Students and apprentices are priced at £30 and anyone under the age of 16 can purchase a Season Ticket for just £20.

Supporters can prepare for the new season, by completing their Season Ticket application form now. To download the form and purchase your 2018-19 Bradford Park Avenue season ticket, please click here

In addition to announcing next seasons Season Ticket prices the club would like to confirm that match day pricing for the 2018-19 season will be as follows:

Adults – £12
Concession (Over 60) – £9
Students – £7
Under 16’s – £2

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Under 16 Bradford World Cup – Sunday 3rd June 2018

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Horsfall College of Sport in conjunction with Bradford Park Avenue CFC will be hosting an under 16 World Cup for to be played at Horsfall Stadium on Sunday 3rd June 2018 starting at 10:30.

The competition will be held as a six-a-side tournament with runners up and winners medal along with a Trophy for the winning team. The competition is open to all local Under 16 sides as well as friends who wish to enter a team.

Alex Meechan, Head of Academy at Horsfall College of Sport, at Bradford Park Avenue CFC, will be in attendance so its possibly your time to shine.

To enter this competition please email one of the following:

Natalie Clayton – natalie-clayton@live.com
Alex Meechan – meeks80@tiscali.co.uk

Entry is free and refreshments will be available so why not come down and show your support.

The club would also like to thanks local charity SCAR for their support with this event.

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Additional Pre-Season Friendly Arranged

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The club can confirm that National League side Barrow will visit the Horsfall Stadium on the 28th July.

The Bluebirds are currently managerless but will provide the opposition in Avenue’s final pre-season friendly. The action will kick-off at 3pm and information regarding admission prices will be released closer to the time.

The game will be the last of seven summer fixtures that will help Mark Bower prepare his squad for the 2018/19 National League North campaign.

SCHEDULE IN FULL:

05/07 – Silsden vs. Bradford Park Avenue*
Cobbydale Construction Stadium
7:45pm kick-off

07/07 – Hemsworth Miners Welfare vs. Bradford Park Avenue*
The Fitzwilliam Stadium
12:30pm kick-off

12/07 – Bradford Park Avenue vs. Mansfield Town
Horsfall Stadium
Kick-off TBC

14/07 – Bradford Park Avenue vs. Yorkshire Regiment (Donald Bell Trophy)
Horsfall Stadium
3pm kick-off

18/07 – Bradford Park Avenue vs. Bradford City (Tom Banks Trophy)
Horsfall Stadium
7:30pm kick-off

24/07 – Bradford Park Avenue vs. Huddersfield Town Academy
Horsfall Stadium
7:45pm kick-off

28/07 – Bradford Park Avenue vs. Barrow
Horsfall Stadium
3pm kick-off

*Dependent on progress of England at the 2018 World Cup.

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Drench Extends Avenue Stay

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Goalkeeper Steven Drench has agreed a new deal with the club and becomes the seventh player to commit to Avenue for the 2018/19 season.

The 32-year-old made 40 appearances between the sticks in all competitions last season and became a staple of Avenue’s impressive backline.

A vastly experienced stopper, Drench made over 200 appearances during his six years with Guiseley, where he worked with Avenue’s management team of Mark Bower and Danny Boshell. He left in 2016 to join FC Halifax Town and made 21 appearances before sealing a move to Avenue in the summer of 2017.

The goalkeeper claimed that the dressing room atmosphere made him keen to stay at the Horsfall Stadium:

I am very happy to have agreed to stay with the club for the forthcoming season. I really enjoyed the atmosphere in the dressing room and in and around the club, so I was keen to stay for what will hopefully be another successful season.

I can’t wait for the new season to begin already. Next season will be just as challenging as the last with some new and old rivalries being renewed. Personally, I felt that I was back to my best last season and was really enjoying my football, something which I am keen to replicate again next season.”

Want to see Drench in action next season then why not purchase your 2018-19 Season Ticket now. 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

Steven Drench is now available to sponsor and supporters are able to sponsor either his home or away kit for £60. To download a player kit sponsorship form please click here

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Havern To Remain At Horsfall

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Defensive lynchpin Gianluca Havern has signed a new deal with the club after establishing himself as an integral part of Mark Bower’s side in his debut season.

The centre-back, more commonly known as ‘Luca’, joined in June 2017 after leaving AFC Telford United. He captained the Bucks after enjoying spells with Hyde United and Altrincham, both of which achieved promotion to the top tier of non-league football during his stay.

He came through the youth ranks at Stockport County and scored the winning goal on his debut for the Hatters in a 1-0 win over Brentford in May 2008. Manchester-born Havern joined Mansfield Town in 2009 but returned to Stockport for a second spell shortly after. The defender then represented Mossley and Ashton United before linking up with Hyde.

Luca spoke to us after agreeing terms:

“I’m really happy to have signed. I’ve really enjoyed working with the management team and everyone at the club and that was what made the decision for me. I’ve experienced a lot of change in the last few years but I’m glad that I can stay here and carry on from last season.

Over the last few years, there’s been a few seasons where things haven’t gone as planned but last season gave me my love for the game back. I know Rossy (Mark Ross) said the same thing but we’ve been speaking about how buzzing we both are for the new season. I just want to get going again now.”

Want to see Luca in action next season then why not purchase your 2018-19 Season Ticket now. 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.

Luca Havern is now available to sponsor and supporters are able to sponsor either his home or away kit for £60. To download a player kit sponsorship form please click here.

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