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Fun Run Fundraising
A huge well done to all the students and staff who ran the Blackpool Beaverbrooks 10K last Sunday.
Olympic Spirit at Blackpool Sixth Form
The college will host its first community sports day with over 150 young people taking part, including pupils from at least...
Art students break “Out of the Frame” for exhibition in Thornton
Blackpool Sixth Form art and design students will be breaking out of the Frame for their exhibition at the Kiln House Gallery...
England Rugby coach speaks to Blackpool Sixth Form sport students
Brian Ashton, the head coach of the England rugby team that reached the final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, delivered a...
Rugby Academy Boss prepares for Paralympic role
Paul Moran who heads up the Blackpool Sixth Form Rugby Academy has had a early insight into the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic...Announcements
Battle of the Bands
29th May 7.00pm
Performing Arts Musical Theatre Showcase
31st May 7.30pm
Pre-Sixth Form Conference
2nd July 8.45am - 4.00pm
Netball Academy
Wednesday 1pm-5pm
Thursday 4pm-5pm (Training)
with Pauline Samson/Gill Walker
The Netball Academy - In Association with England Netball
Duration
2 years - running alongside a full-time course.
Careers/Further Study
Progression possibilities will depend on the student's ability and course choice.
Opportunities are available to play:
1. Matches against other colleges
2. British colleges tournament
3. Presidents Cup competition
4. Local league matches
5. Coaching and umpiring qualifications
Entry Requirements:
The Academy is only available to students, aged 16-19 years, wishing to study a full-time course at Blackpool Sixth Form College.
Netball skills
Involvement at national, county or Lancashire schools level is an advantage. However all candidates are considered through attendance at the trial system.
Course Content:
The netball academy involves two training sessions per week (normally 2 hours per session), regular matches against other colleges, British College’s tournaments and an opportunity to gain coaching and umpiring qualifications.
Recent Achievements:
• 2008/09 British Colleges North West Plate Winners
• 2007/08 North West Region Colleges Runners-up
Current Schedule:
Monday 12.40 - 2.40pm
Wednesday 12.40 - 5.00pm
Friday 4.00 - 6.00pm
Your Coach - Pauline Samson
Pauline has coached the netball Academy for the past two years. During that time they have won the North West British Colleges plate and reached the semi-finals of the cup competition for the last two years running.
Coaching Qualifications:
• Level 2 Coaching Award
• England B Qualified Umpire
• England Tutor & Tester for Umpires Coaching Experience
• Great Yarmouth County Team
• Fylde Netball Tutor
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