Foundation
Community Projects
Bradford Bulls Foundation are pleased to be involved with a number of ongoing projects.
Bradford Bulls Foundation Apprentice Scheme
The Bulls Foundation in Partnership with Tong Sports College are running a New Apprentice Scheme, the role of the Apprentices will be Community Development Officers. They will work within the community and to support current Programmes that are been delivered by the Bradford Bulls Foundation.
Currently, the Apprentices officers have supported:
- Sport Maker Program at Richard Dunns
- Sports Activity Camps at Tong High School
- Work match days with the Mini League teams at half time
- Referee and Organise the Bradford School league.
Throughout the year the Apprentice officers will under take a NVQ Level 2 in Sports and Activity leadership As well as a NVQ level 2 in customer service.
A typical Week for the Apprentices would be a combination of Practical, experience working in the community and Theory work that combines to a 30 hour Week.
Along side these Qualifications the Apprentice officer will have chance to become a qualified Rugby League Match Official as well as other courses and qualifications that are needed to work effectively in the community.
Current Progress
Jordan Walker (Apprentice Community Development officer) had this to say about the scheme:
"The programme is going well so far - it's great to work with a professional club like the Bradford Bulls and gain the wide range of experiences and not just in rugby league"
Adam Payne (Community Rugby League Coach) said:
"The Scheme has started well and the group we have are working well together and enjoying life in the Bulls Community Foundation. The wide range of experiences that they will encounter will help them prepare for work life after the programme.
"This is great Programme that supports and encourages people have an interest in a career in sport (not just rugby league)"
Would you like to know More????
If you would like to know more about the programme or what the guys are going please don't be afraid to get in touch about the next intake or apprentices. As this could be your first step to a career you have always wanted in the sport.
CLICK HERE to email Adam today!
A Change of Heart
In association with
The Bradford Bulls Foundation Education Programme is pleased to have established a partnership with Heart Research to deliver A Change of Heart project to over 7,000 pupils and parents across the Bradford district.
The project will raise awareness about the simple changes that can be made to lifestyle choices to prevent heart disease and will contribute to addressing Bradford's problem of approximately 30% who are suffering long-term illness or whose general health is classed as ‘not good'.
The project will deliver an artistic, creative, fun and interactive four week programme to 18 targeted Bradford schools using the brand and authority of the Bradford Bulls to initially engage the children and use players as examples of how a healthy heart is the result of making effective lifestyle choices.
Delivery of the project will focus on the key concepts of a healthy heart, raising awareness about the risk factors that contribute to heart disease and the fourth week will culminate in the children planning and delivering a whole school community assembly with parental engagement based upon what they have learnt and the key messages of Heart Research UK.
If your school would like to be considered for taking part in this project, contact Sharron Bright, Bradford Bulls Foundation Education Officer on 07812 061656 or CLICK HERE to email
Bradford Bulls Wheelchair Tag Rugby
Wheelchair Tag Rugby League is played by disabled and non disabled people of both genders and people of all ages and abilities are welcome with team playing competitively from 12 years old. In partnership with the Bradford Bulls Foundation the Club are preparing to defend their Championship Finals day win over arch rivals Mersey Storm and have also launched the ‘Wheels for Wheels' Appeal to raise the funds for a second hand van to provide vital transport for the equipment the Club use at community events across the Bradford District.
Training is held on Monday's, 5.30pm - 7.30pm at Bradford College Trinity Green Campus, Easby Road, Bradford, BD7 1QX
For more details please contact
Manager - Mrs Gill Johnson - 01274 587330
Coach - Mr Richard Johnson - 07974 968449
Secretary - Ms Lena Wood - 07784 804930.
Email bradfordbulls@live.co.uk or find us at Bradford Bulls Wheelchair Rugby League Club on Facebook.
Bradford College Rugby League
Over the past 18 months the Connection between Bradford Bulls Foundation & Bradford College has become stronger and stronger.
The Foundation deliver 2 and half hours coaching for training and a full match day. This year, the biggest positive was having players turning up to train on a regular basis as this has been the biggest issue with pervious seasons.
Training involves game preparation and core skills this is important as all these players from this season I relatively new to the game of Rugby league.
Currently the team competed in Division Two Colleges league and played against other colleges around Yorkshire.
Ben Greaves had this to say about the team:
"It's been great to see a group of lads so enthusiastic about playing rugby league for the college that they are turning up to training week in, week out. Numbers of people are always an issue and we are always looking for more players that want to take part"
Adam Payne (Bradford Bulls Community Rugby League coach) said:
"This season we have may great steps of providing a strong competitive team for next season and hopefully the guys that have put all the hours in training this year will come back again and play for the college. Everyone is welcome to play even if you have never played the sport before."
For more information, CLICK HERE to email Adam