You know where to be on Saturday, #Bradford. Only 3 points will give us any chance of survival. Get behind the team, and No Surrender.

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– Avenue vs Basford United

– Saturday 6th April 2024, 3PM KO

– Horsfall Community Stadium, BD6 2NG.

– Admission: ADULTS £13, CONC (65+) £10, STUDENT (ID) £5, 12-17S £3, U12S FREE

#Bradford #ParkAvenue #LocalFootball #BradfordParkAve #NonLeague #BRADFORD

VACANCY – BTEC Sports Tutor

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£25,000 – £28,000 (dependent on experience)

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.

GOALKEEPER CRAIG ELLISON AND ACCRINGTON STANLEY WINGER HARLEY LAWTON JOIN THE AVENUE!

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Bradford (Park Avenue) can today confirm the signing of Goalkeeper Craig Ellison, who joins the club on a deal that will see him at the Horsfall until the end of the 23/24 season.

We can also confirm the signing of winger Harley Lawton, who joins until the end of the season, on a work experience loan from Accrington Stanley. We’d like to say a huge thanks to Accrington for their help in getting this deal over the line.

Ellison started his career at Crewe Alexandra, and has experience in National League North with Vauxhall Motors and Stalybridge Celtic. He also had a short spell with North Ferriby in the National League.

He has also been on the books at FC Halifax Town, Hyde United, Curzon Ashton, Colwyn Bay, and Witton Albion, as well as playing abroad for CFZ Brasilia, and having a trial at Fluminense. Across the pond he also made appearances for Miami Dade.

Goalkeeper Coach Dean Baker had this to say on the signing;

“Looking forward to working with Craig, I’ve known him for a few years, and his experience and professionalism within the game will be a great addition to our team.

“I’ve worked with him in both coaching and playing, and I know he’s got a good drive and is always looking to improve himself and those around him.

“We knew it was a great opportunity to get him involved, and I’m looking forward to seeing what Craig can offer to the team”

You can watch a compilation of some of Craigs best saves on the link below.

YouTube player

Both are available for selection immediately, stay tuned to our socials for the latest team news!

HUGE WEEKEND COMING UP #AVENUE FANS! SUPPORT THE AVENUE ON THE ROAD AND AT HOME THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND!

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On Saturday 30th March we travel to @ilkestontown for a 3pm KO! Admission costs £12 for adults and £8 for concessions and students, with children under the age of 16 admitted free of charge.

We then return to the Horsfall on Monday 1st April to face @radcliffeboro! Admission is £13 Adults, £10 Concessions, £5 for Students with ID, £3 for 12-17s and u12s go Free!

The team needs all the support we can get #Bradford, so join us on the road on Saturday if you can, and make sure you’re at the Horsfall on Monday to cheer on the team.

If you cant attend. you can still help! Share this post around and lets get a good following for both!

#UTA #Bradford #ParkAvenue #Football #NonLeague #BFD

THANK YOU TO NON-LEAGUE LEGEND MARK ‘WILLY’ WILSON AND BOXER TASIF KHAN

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In case you missed them, Non-League legend Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson was the first to be inducted into the Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC Hall of Fame last night after the Worksop game, and prior to the game, fans had the chance to meet Bradford’s own World Champion Boxer Tasif Khan!

We’d like to say a huge thank you, to both @tasif.khan.boxer, and Mark ‘Willy’ Wilson for attending the game, Mark put on a brilliant show in the Clubhouse after the game, and hopefully everyone enjoyed.

The charity buckets, collecting for @the_bhf raised £120 too, fantastic effort from everyone at the game, so a huge thank you to you too.

#ParkAvenue #GreenArmy #Bradford #BradfordParkAve #NonLeague #NONLEAGUEDAY #UptheAvenue #LocalFootball #Football

NON-LEAGUE LEGEND MARK ‘WILLY’ WILSON WILL BE AT THE HORSFALL THIS SATURDAY!

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Local legend ‘Willy’ has made over 1000 appearances at this level, playing for Frickley, Emley, Harrogate, Ossett Town and Avenue, just to name a few. And he still plays to this day!

Make sure you don’t miss it #Bradford, here is what you can look forward to this Saturday.

  • Q&A WITH MARK ‘WILLY’ WILSON IN THE CLUBHOUSE AFTER FULL TIME
  • THE FIRST INDUCTION INTO THE BRADFORD (PARK AVENUE) HALL OF FAME, PRESENTED BY EX—–AVENUE MANAGER GORDON RAYNOR
  • WILLY WILL BE TELLING STORIES FROM HIS RUN INS WITH BRIAN CLOUGH, SETTING HIMSELF ON FIRE, PLAYING AGAINST WEST HAM IN THE FA CUP, AND MANY, MANY MORE HILARIOUS STORIES

Entry to the event is completely FREE, and there will be a bucket collection going towards the British Heart Foundation. BE THERE #BRADFORD!!!!

#GreenArmy #BradfordParkAve #Bradford #Football #ParkAvenue #NonLeagueDay #LocalFootball #NonLeague #greenandwhitearmy #bradfordevents #LiveComedy

Volunteers Required | Common Bradford

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Ahead of our home game this Saturday v Worksop Town FC we have some opportunities for you to play your part ⬇️

– Matchday Hospitality – due to the recent success of our match day hospitality offer we have a full house this Saturday and need an extra pair of hands to help our wonderful ladies.

– ⁠Ground tidy up – we are keen for people to come along this Friday to help us with general tidying up around the ground to ensure the place is in tip top shape ahead of Saturdays game.

If you can help with either of the above please email 📧 secretary@bpafc.com

Interested in volunteering for our media team? Get in touch with Thomas.Ogden@bpafc.com

AVENUE’S NEW MEDIA PARTNER IS LDC RADIO!

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We can today confirm our new media partners as LDC Radio! https://ldcradio.co.uk/

Commercial Director Calum Cullen had this to say on the deal;

“We’re really delighted to bring LDC on board, their reach in West Yorkshire will no doubt be beneficial for the Club, and I look forward to developing this partnership in the future.

“Regular listeners of LDC will notice our fixtures announced throughout the week, and we have also agreed on some special offers for any Avenue fans or potential fans that tune in.

“I’d like to thank those at LDC for their help in getting this deal over the line.”

Martin Smith, Commercial Director of LDC Radio said;

“We are excited about the new partnership, and as a local station we see this as a great opportunity to promote the LDC brand and also help attract new fans for Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC”

Fans attending the Horsfall will notice new pitchside boards around the ground advertising the station. Make sure you tune in on DAB, 97.8FM, app or online!

More information about LDC Radio below.

LDC Radio is a community radio station broadcasting across West Yorkshire, playing the best dance music from the last three decades