Following the success of the 'hockey for teachers' course on 30th September, primary schools are currently being consulted about the proposal to run a year 5 central venue tournament (proposed start date Monday 2nd March for 2/3 weeks). This will mirror the opportunity given to secondary schools to take part in U13 and U15 boys and girls central venue leagues. Interested primary schools should contact Kym Hammond or Richard Nichols to register an interest.

For junior club opportunities, please see details at Bradford Hockey Club under 'Sports', 'Hockey'.

Springwood and Horton Park share spoils in cup thriller!

The partnership Year 6 ('A') football competitionended in drama with 2007 finalists Springwood primary meeting outright league winners (5 straight wins) Horton Park in a tense final at Thornton astroturf. Springwood won their final league game against previous two years winners Clayton CE, to set-up a final show down. After a tense first half, there was pressure at both ends of the pitch, but neither team could break the deadlock, with the score still at 0-0 after full-time. With extra-time still yielding no goals, golden goal or penalties was looming when a decision was made to share the trophy.

Well done to all the teams who took part - we wish both finalists best wishes for the district finals in March.

Horton Park girls keep up the winning streak!

Horton Park year 6 team edged the girls football competition, winning each of their games at Thornton astroturf. The tournament which took place over two weeks was memorable for the enrhusiasm and commitment shown by all of the girls that took part. Well done to each of the teams, that also included Lidget Green PS, Southmere and Heaton PS's. We wish the girls from Horton Park well in the district finals in March.

All still to play for in year 10 football league!

Thornton GS (17 pts) and Salts (16 pts) have edged ahead of previous leaders Grange Technology College ( 15 pts) in the year 10 central venue football league, after both teams had a successful evening on Thursday (9/10/08) at Thornton astro. The leaders going into week 3 went down 2-0 to Salts on the night to ensure the final 2 weeks should make this year's tournament as close as last year. 'We're just trying to concentrate on our own game at the moment and let the results look after themselves' said Mr Steven Paynter, manager of the Thornton GS. Last year's winners, Queensbury , have struggled so far to find the consistency of last year. Watch this space!..........

Congratulations to Grange year 10's who ensured that they remained at the top of the table, with two 3-1 wins. The team finished unbeaten overb the 10 fixtures with a goal difference of +14.

Rhodesway and Thornton Year 9 Central Venue.

Congratulations to Queensbury year 9's on winning the central venue football title as the only unbeaten team. For full results and pictures, please see 'Competitions', 'Secondary Football'........

'Ultimate Frisbee' arrives in West Bradford.

Staff from 28 schools within the partnership attended the first of our 3 planned PLT days for the year. The morning session featured 'ultimate frisbee' training delivered by 'Catch the Spirit' trainer Chris O'Brien; 'the enthusiasm of the staff was terrific on the day - it would be great to see ultimate frisbee established within the Bradford'. In the afternoon, partnership gymnastics coach Vicky Speight delivered a well-received 'guide to running Key Steps in school', for which the BG resource can be ordered from our office.

An 'open' partnership ultimate frisbee festival is to be held at Thornton GS on Wednesday 19th November (3.30-5.30pm) - teams of upto 10 pupils/school, years 4/5/6; this will be a fun session with teams being mixed-up on-the-day - all participants to receive a certificate and an opportunity to buy their very own frisbee!

Staff enjoying ultimate frisbee at Manningham.

The next partnership PLT day will be held on Wednesday 18th March at Maningham Sports Centre; 9.00am-12.00pm KS2 Athletics in schools (delievered by Bingley Harriers development officer and Level 2 coach, Richard Taylor), followed by a discussion session on the '5 hour offer in your school'.

Multi-skills Clubs for primary schools

West Bradford SSP ,one of 50 SSPs to have been identified nationally has been offered equipment, training and resources to develop 10 out-of-school-hours MSC across their partnership, for young people aged 7-11 to develop their fundamental movement and sport skills for the 2008-09 academic year. The SSP has identified KS1 and lower key stage 2 as a priority area for development through our Evaluation & Priorities Document. The Multi-skill Clubs (MSC) programme forms part of the Club Links work strand of the ten strands of the national strategy.

Bradford set to host primary PE and Sport conference

Bradford will host a PE and Sport conference on Thursday 29th January 2009 to support and inform the work of PLTs across the district. The conference will focus on a national and local update, along with a choice of workshops and networking opportunities. The focus for the conference will be to celebrate the work of the Physical Education, School Sport and Club Links (PESSCL) Strategy and to look forward to the future as we embark on the Physical Education and Sport Strategy for Young People (PESSYP). Key focuses for the conference will include exploring team roles through the five key themes of Curriculum; Leading, Volunteering and Coaching; School to Community; Competition and Infrastructure. Book the date - further booking details to follow soon!

West Bradford student gains leadership recognition

Belle Vue VIth former, Waleed Akhtar, has been rewarded for the volunteer and leadership he has done both in and out of school. Having assisted in numerous primary school festivals and competitions with Belle Vue SSCo Mr Zafar Ahmed, Waleed was selected to attend the national young persons leadership and volunteering camp at Loughborough in April 2008. Whilst taking part, Waleed's leadership and teamwork were recognised such that he has been invited to mentor at this year's camp.

Fellow year 11 and VIth form students have an opportunity to enrol on this years' West Yorkshire 'Step into Sport' conference at Sir John Charles Stadium for Sport in South Leeds on 11th November. Registration for the at the conference automatically enrols students onto the national scheme, for which volunteer hours can be 'logged' online for work done either in or out of school. Bronze (50 hours), Silver (100) or Gold awards (200) can be attained, with clothing and voucher rewards available on the way. To register, please visit www.west yorkshiresport.co.uk ....'Step into sport' ......'booking form'.

Belle Vue VIth form Waleed Akhtar in action at year 9 football.