Sport Academies
Our Academies
We have five Sport Academies in:
- Men’s Football – in partnership with FC Halifax Town
- Women and Men’s Rugby – in partnership with Halifax Panthers
- Women’s Football – in partnership with Huddersfield Town Foundation
- Basketball – in partnership with Bradford Dragons
- Netball – in partnership with Calderdale Cubs
What are the benefits?
- Daily organised coaching, team coaching and training
- Organised fixtures against local and national teams
- Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification that can lead to employment of further study
- Opportunities to study alongside other sports enthusiasts for an enjoyable and fulfilling experience
- Chance to progress to an elite level in your chosen sport
To find out more about our Sports Academies and for information about recruitment dates please email [email protected]
Learn a trade as an academy student
We are proud to be able to offer a unique trade pathway for our academy students.
Calderdale College is one of the only college’s in the country to offer students the chance to learn a trade and gain a construction qualification whilst continuing their sporting journey with their academy team.
We work closely with our professional and elite sporting partners (FC Halifax Town, Halifax Panthers, Huddersfield Town Foundation & Bradford Dragons), to be able to offer this exciting opportunity.
Your timetable is individually managed to ensure you get ample time in the classroom, in the workshop and on the field or court!
Rugby Academy
In partnership with Halifax Panthers, this is a unique opportunity for you to develop the knowledge and expertise you need for a career in the industry, or to further your study at university.
Men's Football
FC Halifax Town and Calderdale College Development Centre for Football is a unique training scheme for young talented footballers aged 16-19.
Women's Football
The Calderdale College Women’s Football Academy in partnership with Huddersfield Town Foundation is a unique training scheme for young talented female footballers aged 16-19.
Basketball Academy
In partnership with Bradford Dragons, our Elite Basketball Academy offers a unique opportunity and pathway in which 16-19 year olds can progress to an NBL level side whilst gaining an education.
Netball Academy
In partnership with Calderdale Cubs, our Elite Netball Academy offers a unique opportunity and pathway in which 16-19 year olds can progress to an NSL level side whilst gaining an education.
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This week’s upcoming fixtures for 7th December 2022 Let’s go #TeamCalderdale! 🙌 https://t.co/v2Z2lcIeDL
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🏀 Bradford Dragons 2s 63-40 New College Doncaster ⚽️ Huddersfield Town Women's Academy P-P Wakefield College (Postponed) ⚽️ FC Halifax Town Cat 4s P-P New College Doncaster (Postponed) Part 2/2
Read MoreResults from yesterday’s academy games 💪 🎉 🏉 Halifax Panthers Women's Academy 20-12 win and drew their second game 20-20 ⚽️ FC Halifax Town Cat 2s 7-4 TEC Grimsby 2s ⚽️ FC Halifax Town Cat 3s 2-2 Greenhead College 🏀 Bradford Dragons 1s 86-37 Leeds City College Part 1/2 https://t.co/vUVu3makSY
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RT @CommunityPCIC: The panthers Womens academy are away today at Pontefract. Head coaches Andy Holleyhead and Kara Colvin have hopes high…
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This week’s upcoming fixtures for 30th November 2022. Good luck to all our academies! 🙌 https://t.co/01QKvUs2Dy
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RT @CC_SAcademies: Don’t forget about our our upcoming Women’s Football Academy open Evening! ⚽️
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This week’s upcoming fixtures for 23/11/22 Big games ahead for our academies! 🙌 https://t.co/PivlZgATJe
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RT @htafcfoundation: Our Women's Football Academy with @CalderdaleCol is hosting an open evening ahead of 2023/24! 📅 Wednesday 30 Novembe…
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Opening Times
Mon – Fri | 9am – 9pm
Sat – Sun | 9am – 5pm
Football, Rugby and Basketball Academies
Free car parking
Get in Touch
Call us on 01422 399 331 or email [email protected]
Kids Holiday Camps
Facilities
Hannah Cockroft Sports Hall
3G Pitch
Dance Studio
Inspire Centre Gym
Classrooms & Meeting Venue
Grass Pitch
