News

Key Dates | 2019-20 Season

All Academy Players & Parents,

Ahead of the new 2019-20 season, we have detailed below some key dates so that you are aware.

End of 2018-19 Season

• Final U9-U15 activity - Wednesday 29th May (excluding those involved in tournaments)

Beginning of 2019-20 Season

Pre-Season Testing

• U9-U11 - Thursday 27th June - 18.00-20.00
• U12-U14 - Friday 28th June - 18.00-20.00
• U16 - Friday 28th June - 14.00-17.00
• U16 - Saturday 29th June - 09.00-14.00

...

Academy Awards Evening 2019 Pictures

Dear all,

We hope you enjoyed the 2019 Academy Awards Evening on Friday at Edgbaston. It was a great opportunity for all of our players, parents and staff to come together and celebrate all of the hard work this season.

Please find below a link to the pictures from the evening (the link will only be available for 6 days so make sure you save any pictures you want to keep).

http://tiny.cc/4xaz6y

Many thanks,

BCFC Academy

Academy Highlights of the Month | April 2019

Hi All,

Please click the link below to view the ‘Academy Highlights of the Month’ for April 2019.

/media/upload/files/Academy-Highlights-of-the-Month---April-2019%281%29.pdf

If you ever have any suggestions for the Academy Highlights of the Month newsletter then please do not hesitate to email our Academy Operations Coordinator, Alastair Chaplin, on Alastair.Chaplin@bcfc.com.

Many thanks,

BCFC Academy

UPDATE - Academy Awards Evening Tickets

FAO All U8-U16 Parents,

All ticket payments that have been received have now been processed and these tickets have been passed on to your son's Cell Lead Coach for distribution.

You now have the opportunity to purchase any additional tickets for siblings, grandparents or other family members.

To buy tickets, please enclose full payment (cash only) in an envelope addressed to Emily Hickin in the Operations Department. This can be passed on to the Lead Coach or left at the Securi...

Academy Awards Evening 2019

FAO All U8-U16 Parents/Guardians,

Hopefully you will all have received your invitation to the Academy Awards Evening on Friday 17th May 2019; which were sent out in the post.

In regards to tickets, can we please ask that exact payment is returned in an envelope together with the reply slip and addressed to  Emily Hickin in the Operations Department. This can be handed in at the Security Hut or given to your son's Cell Lead Coach.

Please do not include payment for any additional...

Half Term Parking Arrangements

All Parents,

During the half term period due to the extra activities and maintenance happening at the training ground, please note that there will be no parking available for all training, day camps and fixtures happening during the day. Therefore, all events will be drop off only.

The only exception to this will be festivals with a 6pm kick off time.

Thank you for your cooperation.

BCFC Academy

@bcfcacademy Goal of the Month Competition

All Players/Parents,

To celebrate the success of many of our Academy players, we have introduced a new Academy Goals of the Month video that will be published on our Twitter account each month.

We have tweeted the first video for the month of March so be sure to check this out. If you aren't already following the Academy account then visit @bcfcacademy on Twitter to view all of the updates from the Academy.

Alongside the video each month will be a poll for everyone to vote for ...

Academy U9-U16 Coaching Staff Update | 2019-20 Season

All Players/Parents,

Please see below the plan for the 2019-20 season age group coaches.

This integration of the new staffing will commence during the Easter programme.

Week 40 Player Reviews (U9-U15)

FAO:- ALL U9 - U15 PARENTS

The Week 40 Player Reviews will be taking place as follows:-

U9-U12 Parent Touchline Behaviour Workshops | Saturday 6th April

U9-U12 Parents,

We will be running a Parent Touchline Behaviour Workshop for all parents of U9 to U12 players to attend on Saturday 6th April. Sessions will be held after training so, timings will be as follows:

U10 & U12 – 10:30 – 11:00

U9 & U11 – 13:00 – 13:30

The sessions will be taking place in the new classroom block.

Any problems or questions, please speak to our Safeguarding and Welfare Officer, Wes Hughes Wes.Hughes@bcfc.com.

Many Thanks,

BCFC Academy