News and Events
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Boxing Academy ‘Inspires’ International Recognition
Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy ‘Inspires’ International Recognition Bradford College is rapidly becoming one of the leading players in boxing education - making huge strides since the opening of the Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy in September 2008. Now with an international reputation for excellence, elite boxers are jetting in from across the world to train at the high performance boxing centre.
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National Karate Champion Crowned
Bradford College Web Developer, Solvita Rovite has now been crowned the National Champion for the ‘United Kingdom Traditional Karate Federation’ beating off stiff competition from almost 1,000 entries nationwide.
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Tutor Goes ‘Extra Mile’ to Secure Place in the Record Books!
Iain Taylor, Curriculum Team Leader for Sport at Bradford College, has recently completed one of the most gruelling and difficult endurance tests in the UK- the Bob Graham Round. Battling against cold, dark, winter conditions and temperatures as low as minus six, he completed the 68 mile route in the Lake District in 22 hours and 44 minutes, climbing 42 mountains including Skiddaw, Helvellyn, Scafell and Scafell Pike, all of which are more than 3,000 feet high.
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Olympic Recognition for Women’s Boxing Programme
Bradford College's women's boxing programme has been granted the ‘Inspire mark’, the badge of the London 2012 Inspire programme which recognises innovative and exceptional projects directly inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The College was presented with the prestigious award at the official launch that took place on Friday 26th November 2010 at the McMillan Boxing Gym, Bradford College.
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College Boxing Academy Becomes ‘High Performance Boxing Centre’
Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy has been selected to become a designated High Performance Boxing Centre for aspiring boxers aged 16-19 years by the Amateur Boxing Association of England (ABAE) and England Colleges Amateur Boxing Association (ECABA) (older boxers up to 21-years-old may be accepted onto the programme, subject to meeting academic and boxing criteria)
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'Future Boxing Legends Emerge from Academy’
Bradford College is helping to boost female participation in Boxing and is rapidly becoming one of the leading players in boxing education - making huge strides since the opening of the Academy Boxing Club in 2008. The latest star to emerge from the Academy is Saira Tabasum - with her first win over Rachel Simpson from Penrith Elite ABC.
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Invincible Dragons Extend Winning Run
The Bradford Dragons were celebrating double joy after going joint top of the league and reaching the national cup quarter final after maintaining their perfect 9 game start to the season.
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College Backs Commonwealth Games 2010 Cultural Programme
Bradford College are proud to announce their involvement in the Commonwealth Games 2010 Cultural Programme. Principal Michele Sutton, OBE jetted out to the vibrant city of New Delhi this week, accompanied by students and other high level College officials to attend the games.
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College ‘Inspires’ Olympic Boxing Programme
Bradford College's Women's Boxing Programme has now been recognised as part of the London 2012 Inspire Programme. The Inspire programme recognises innovative and exceptional projects that are directly inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Rugby India Prepares for Commonwealth Games at College
As preparation for the Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens Tournament in Delhi in October, Rugby India is undertaking a Training and Competition programme in Bradford. The Squad is being hosted by Bradford College and will receive coaching clinics from the premier coaches of Yorkshire RFU , Bradford & Bingley Bees RUFC , Bradford Bulls and Leeds Carnegie, with excellent support from the British Asian Rugby Association, Bradford Council and Welcome to Yorkshire.
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Sport Innovator Welcomes (ANNA)
Sports innovator - Bradford College is rapidly building a reputation of international acclaim for its outstanding sporting facilities, with professional teams from across the globe jetting in to train at the state of the art Trinity Green Sports Centre. The latest visitors to fly into the UK are the All Namibian Netball Association for a week long visit.
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Sporting Legends Back 'Excellence for All'
World famous athlete Filbert Bayi flew in from Tanzania to attend the ‘Beyond 2012: Excellence for All Conference’, hosted in Keighley by the Bradford Athletics Network and backed by Bradford College. Filbert Bayi won the gold medal for the 1500 m final at the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand, setting a new world record. It is still classed as one of the greatest 1500 m races of all time.
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Future Sporting Stars Shine
Cracking cricketers Naweed Ghany & Vigar Block are the latest stars to emerge from the Bradford College Cricket Academy. Talent spotted during a recent trip to Sri Lanka – the boys have been taking the cricket world by storm with their outstanding performances.
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