- We are rated Good for FE and Outstanding in our Apprenticeships.
- Staff are highly qualified and experienced, and use their skills well to motivate their learners and apprentices.
- “Learners gain confidence and improve the social interaction and communication skills that will support them well in their future lives.”
- “Teachers ensure that learners make good progress in developing their vocational skills and gain good levels of knowledge and understanding in practical subjects.”
Women’s Football
The Calderdale College Women’s Football Academy in partnership with Brighouse Town AFC Women is a unique training scheme for young talented female footballers aged 16-19. The academy provides the perfect environment for young athletes to develop in their chosen sport whilst studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.
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THE PROGRAMME
Students enrolled on the programme will benefit from 8-10 hours of training on site, in state of the art facilities at the Inspire Centre, Calderdale College. These include a grass pitch, 3G pitches and an elite strength and conditioning and fitness suite shared with elite athletes from a range of clubs including Halifax Rugby League and FC Halifax Town.
Students will receive coaching from UEFA A and B accredited coaches in a timetable which is structured around their academic learning, ensuring the correct balance of time to complete academic work and training.
Benefits also include a weekly strength and conditioning session with qualified coaches along with nutritional seminars and advice throughout their study.
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 RLFC & 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!
ROLL OF HONOUR
Annabelle Cass, Leeds United Ladies, Huddersfield Town Ladies, Brighouse Town Ladies
Beth Davies, Brighouse Town, Leeds United Ladies, Harrogate Town Ladies
Trinae Edwards, Brighouse Town, Bermuda U20s
RECRUITMENT EVENTS
29th May 6pm-8pm
APPLY NOW
To register your interest in this Sports Academy email sportsacademies@calderdale.ac.uk or call us on 01422 399 331 for more information.
