Monthly Archives: October 2011

‘Brilliant’ Coaching Course for kids

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Over 35 young people aged 6 to 13 enjoyed a fun-filled two days at the Bristol City Community Trust’s holiday coaching course during the half-term holiday.

The sessions at Action Indoor Sports in Whitchurch were run by Trust coach and England Futsal International Ian Parkes, and were a massive hit with the young participants:

“They all worked really hard” said Ian. “We started at ten and finished at three, with just a twenty minute break for lunch. They couldn’t wait to get back playing again. I coached them in core skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting and we played a variety of tournaments. Their attitude was brilliant and they all seemed to have a great time and got on really well together. It was really satisfying to see a real improvement over the two days. They learned some key life skills such as winning and losing, and how to be part of a team. One young lad said: ‘It’s a shame this isn’t a three day course’, while others were desperate to come back for more. There will be plenty more opportunities for them in the future. We’re looking into running more courses at Christmas, with a major coaching programme planned for next year.”

You can get more information on our coaching courses by contacting the Trust’s Football Development Officer Vicky Barlow on vicky.barlow@bcfc.co.uk, or giving her a call on 0117 963 0636

Stadium Tour – ‘Excellent … an ideal Christmas Present’

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Go behind the scenes at the historic Ashton Gate Stadium, home of Bristol City Football Club – while you still can!

Soak up the atmosphere in the home dressing room

Feel the tension as the teams line up before kick off

Live the dream as you walk down the tunnel and emerge next to the hallowed Ashton Gate turf

Here’s what people have been saying about the Ashton Gate stadium tour:

  • ‘Well informed. Worth every penny’.
  • ‘Good information’.
  • ‘Very clear and knowledgeable’
  • ‘The tour team explained everything about Bristol City Football Club. It was amazing to visit’
  • ‘Brilliant Tour. Lots of rooms people don’t know about. Excellent’.
  • ‘It was a very enjoyable afternoon and I will be booking some places in the future as it will make an ideal Christmas present’.

Your exclusive, fully guided 45 minute tour will start in the Ashton Gate Megastore and visit:

  • The Director’s Box
  • Pitch side and dugouts
  • The Away Dressing Room
  • The Home Dressing Room
  • Private player areas
  • The players tunnel

Tours will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 4.45pm .

Cost:

Adults: £8

16 and under, concessions:  £5

Birthday groups of 10 or more – birthday boy or girl goes free!

To Book simply phone the ticket office on 0117 963 0600 (option 1), in person at the Ashton Gate Megastore or online at https://www.eticketing.co.uk/bristolcityfc

Larger groups can be catered for at other times by arrangement.

 

 

Chance of a lifetime for Ashton Park Boys

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 Ashton Park School has enjoyed working with Bristol City Community Trust on a range of exciting programmes and events. We were delighted when we were given the opportunity for our Year 11 boys to play a five aside match at Ashton Gate during the break between City and Hull.

We could easily have sold places on either of the teams as the boys were offered the chance to play in front of their Idols. Thanks to the generosity of Bristol City Community Trust we were able to pass on free tickets to family and friends of those involved.

We met by the city shop prior to the start of the match and many of the boys were nervous even at that point. Dads accompanied many and there was even a proud grandfather amongst the support. We took our places in the Ateyo community stand and watched the match. Vicky (BCFC Football Development Officer) explained to the boys that they would be on for about 7 minutes and that they weren’t to go sliding into tackles etc. I was as excited as the boys to be stepping onto the hallowed turf of Ashton gate as official team photographer!

With minutes to go before half time the boys assembled near the gate to the pitch all wearing new Ashton Park Sports College kit and certainly looking the part. I explained the importance and significance of their match. As I told them, for many supporters this would be the best football they would have seen all season!

The boys all took their places on the pitch and the next seven minutes must have felt like 7 seconds as the boys played out their match in front of a full Ateyo stand. Fans were indeed treated to some excellent football and 9 goals to boot! Each goal was greeted by cheers from the crowd and the boys did say after that they felt like real stars. Our dream ended with a group photo on the pitch. We still like to think that Brett Pitman got inspiration for his equaliser having stood watching the boys at half time.

The serious side to this whole event was that we were able to reward and motivate a group of boys who we hope will go on to work hard and improve their GCSE grades in the coming year. A fabulous day was had by all especially the lifelong city fan that got on the pitch at half time with his camera.

 

Steve Moseley

Assistant Headteacher

Free Stadium Tour

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Free Tour of Ashton Gate

The Bristol City Community Trust is currently running a series of stadium tours, giving supporters the chance to see behind the scenes at Ashton Gate. Tours give fans the chance to

  • Soak up the atmosphere in the home dressing room
  • Feel the tension as the teams line up before kick off
  • Live the dream as they walk down the tunnel and emerge next to the hallowed Ashton Gate turf

The popular, fully guided 45 minute tours start in the Ashton Gate Megastore and visit:

  • The Director’s Box
  • Pitch side and dugouts
  • The Away Dressing Room
  • The Home Dressing Room
  • Private player areas
  • The players tunnel

 

As part of our staff training programme, we are currently inducting new tour guides, and are anxious to give them the opportunity to deliver a tour without the added pressure of knowing that the participants have paid for it. Tours normally cost £8 for adults and £5 for under 16’s, but we are offering limited opportunities for fans of all ages to come on a free behind the scenes tour of the Stadium.

 

If you or your family would like the chance of a free tour of Ashton Gate, one day in the next couple of weeks at 4.45pm, please email david.lloyd@bcfc.co.uk to register your interest. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

 

 

Half Term Coaching Courses

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Date: Tuesday 25th / Wednesday 26th October 2011
Time: 10AM-3PM
Location: Action Indoor Sports, Bamfield, Bristol BS14 0XA
Price: £15 per day or £25 for 2 days
Book Now: Book Online or ring 0871 222 66 66 (OPTION 1) Calls cost 10 per min plus network extrasPlease bring enough drinks and a packed lunch to last you the day. No blades or football boots, astro turfs or trainers.
We reserve the right to cancel the session 72 hours in advance if we do not reach our minimum numbers