CENTRE OF SPORTING EXCELLENCE FULFILL YOUR SPORTING POTENTIAL AND GET A QUALIFICATION Centre of Sporting Excellence
IT S TIME TO FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL SPORTS COURSES GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH Continued investment in sports facilities including a Fitness Suite at our Hagley Road Centre, as well as recently purchasing pitches, playing fields and a golf driving range in Kidderminster, means that sports courses at Stourbridge College are going from strength to strength. We re now creating a new Centre of Sporting Excellence in partnership with local community sports organisations, offering a range of new Sports Academies which are designed to bridge the gap between community sports and education. The unique partnerships mean that students study for sport related academic courses as well as developing their sporting skills with professional, qualified and experienced coaches across all academies with the opportunity to take part in local, regional and national competitions. From September 2012, we re offering: w Football Academy (Male) w Football Academy (Female) w Golf Academy w Boxing Academy w Rugby Academy w Multi Sports Academy w Fitness & Wellbeing Academy w Equine Academy Get Qualified for a Sports Career Stella Raphael-Reeves, Director of Sporting Excellence, said: Our aim is to use sport as a way to reach and educate students. Whilst some may indeed follow the path into professional and elite sport, others will achieve sports qualifications that could lead to full time employment. A Winning Combination Stourbridge College has a dedicated sports team which offers outstanding teaching combined with professional sporting experience. Our goal is to continue to develop partnerships embracing Sport for All, Fitness for All and Get Fit for All, ensuring that our courses are inclusive and provide local opportunities for young people and adults to the benefit of our community. Our well established employer links, as well as additional employability qualifications, mean that the pathway to progression or employment is well sign posted for all our students. Register your interest online: www.stourbridge.ac.uk/sport 01384 344400
KICK OFF YOUR FUTURE FOOTBALL ACADEMIES On the Ball as Football Academies Kick Off The Kidderminster Harriers Football Academy kicked off to a great start last year with over 200 hopefuls taking part in the selection process, 70 of whom were chosen for the Football Academy. your hopes your dreams Students will study in newly refurbished classrooms at Stourbridge College s Centre of Sporting Excellence, Brintons Field in Kidderminster and will train four times a week on the same pitches as Kidderminster Harriers First Team as well as competing in a number of leagues including the Conference Youth League, the Midweek Floodlit League and British Colleges Sport League. Our Goal for September 2012 Female Football Academy Over a million women and girls play football regularly up and down the country and over 22,000 females have successfully attained FA Coaching Qualifications in the past few years. Stourbridge College is creating a Female Football Academy from September 2012, providing a level playing field for women. train develop grow Jerry Gill, former Birmingham City and Cheltenham Town Football Club player, and Football Academy Manager, said: This is a fantastic opportunity for both young men and women to combine high quality football development with continued academic study. OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL SPONSOR OFFICIAL SPONSOR
GOING THE DISTANCE NOW AND FOREVER Rugby Academy It s Worth a Try! The Rugby Academy aims to maximise your potential as a rugby player, enhancing your personal, educational and vocational development. You will be able to represent your club and our Academy and Coaching staff will work closely with you and your club to maximise your development and potential. Matt Williams, Rugby Academy Coach, said: Regardless of which club you are playing for, you can still apply to study for a qualification at Stourbridge College and we ll do what we can to enhance the skills you learn both on and off the field. Not only will your club reap the benefits, you ll get a firm footing for a career in the sports industry. maximise your potential with rugby K. C. R. F.. C OFFICIAL SPONSOR OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL SPONSOR OFFICIAL SPONSOR OFFICIAL SPONSOR OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER
TEE OF FOR ING ACADEMY TEE OFF FOR A NEW EXPERIENCE A NEWEXPERIENCE If you re a keen golfer and you want to continue to study when you leave school, you can still bag a sports qualification whilst continuing to play golf at our Golf Academy. Get into the swing of studying sport so that you can drive into a golf related career. The Golf Academy allows you to prepare for a career in the golf industry whilst continuing your education. get the into swing Our partnerships will allow you the opportunity to practise and play on a wide range of golf courses real in the area. qualifications gained Our golf professionals agree: This is a great partnership allowing young golfers in the region to be able to continue to play the game while they position themselves on the road to getting qualified and preparing for sport related employment. OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL SPONSOR
A KNOCK OUT OPPORTUNITY HITS THE ACADEMY Box Clever at our New Boxing Academy Our Boxing Academy will ensure that you don t have to hang up your gloves and throw in the towel if you want to study for a sports qualification when you leave school. Our partnership with the Lions Amateur Boxing Club in Brierley Hill means that you can take full advantage of the expertise provided by an Olympic Boxing Coach while you have a go at getting a recognised qualification under your belt. become THAT MARK a real contender Boxing teaches discipline and self-confidence, focusing on developing movement, balance, co-ordination and endurance. balance endurance skill and expertise Bob Dillon, owner of Lions Amateur Boxing Club and Team GB and International Podium Coach, said: Students will benefit not only from the team s expertise but our club is equipped with great facilities for them to perfect their boxing skills while they continue with their education. OFFICIAL PARTNER
PREPAREFOR THE REAL WORKOUT MULTISPORT COURSES Get Ahead of the Game with Multi Sports Courses Get off the starting blocks and ahead of the game with a range of courses for a fitting career in the sports and leisure industry including leisure management, sports coaching, outdoor pursuits and sports development. A range of courses is on offer from Entry Level right through to the Higher National Diploma which is run in partnership with the University of Worcester so you can study at Stourbridge College to the highest level going far without having to move very far! If you re not leaning towards a specific sport, learn about how the body functions, exercise and fitness, fitness testing, strength and conditioning, sports psychology, sports nutrition and practical sport. FITNESS AND WELL BEING Fit for the Future Get fit for the future by studying for a range of Fitness Courses which will take you into a career in the flourishing fitness industry. Study to be a Personal Trainer, Sports Nutritionist or Gym Instructor and make use of Stourbridge College s brand new Fitness Suite facilities whilst studying courses which will ensure you re first class for fitness. real benefits real skills push your body Stella Raphael-Reeves, Director of Sporting Excellence, commented: Fitness and wellbeing is a growing industry in the UK and students at Stourbridge College can study a range of courses with the option to add additional qualifications to their academic profile which will ensure they are fit for the future in terms of a career in the sports industry. OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER
GOODBREEDING ALWAYS SHINES THROUGH FACILITIESTHAT ASTOUND & INSPIRE COURSES Get in the Saddle with Equine Courses If you have a passion for riding, jump in the saddle to get to grips with our equestrian courses which are sure to get you a stable career in the industry. Our courses are well established, well resourced and are suitable for students at various levels. Whether it s Riding Schools, Competition Yards, the Racing Industry or Stud Work a career in the Equine Industry will stand you in good stead. Learn about the many other related industries, everything from farriers, apassion feed merchants, clothing outlets and the media. for riding HARTLEBURY EQUESTRIAN RIDING SCHOOL COUNTY LANE STABLES TWYLAND LIVERY & RIDING SCHOOL OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER FACILITIES Centre of Sporting Excellence Stourbridge College is the new owner of Brintons and the Chain Wire Club on Zortec Avenue, Kidderminster, which will provide a base for the Centre of Sporting Excellence for students studying a variety of sports courses. Facilities include six football pitches, two rugby pitches, a trophy pitch, a golf driving range and a strength and conditioning gym. We also have use of partner community sports facilities including local golf, boxing and rugby clubs. Fitness Suite Gets Going As part of a 1m refurbishment programme, a brand new fully equipped Fitness Suite has been opened at the Hagley Road Centre. Job Shops Our two Job Shops based at Hagley Road Centre and the Advanced Technology Centre, cover lots of ways to help you find work and improve your employability skills. We can help you with job search assistance, work experience, volunteering, employability courses and support with apprenticeships. Additional Learning Support Our Additional Learning Support team can offer you a Dyslexia Screening Test which will identify if you have additional needs related to problems with processing language. For students that might need some extra help with their studies, we have a team on hand who can help with organising class support, additional study skills support either one to one or in small groups. EQUALITY Equality, Diversity & Inclusion All students and staff have the right to equal opportunities and we will ensure that they reach their potential regardless of age, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any disability. We recognise and value the many diverse kinds of people reflected within our college community and celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and special. We will ensure that individuals are included regardless of their differing needs in order that their experience during their time at college, whether studying or working, is both positive and beneficial. Safeguarding Safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults is the responsibility of everyone at Stourbridge College we all have a duty to ensure that the well-being and safety of students is a priority for us and we all know what procedures are in place to deal with suspected or potential abuse. We have designated Child Protection Staff on hand to ensure issues are dealt with promptly and this creates a safe and secure environment for students.
Register for a place: stourbridge.ac.uk/sport 01384 344400 stourbridge.ac.uk Stourbridge College Hagley Road Centre I Hagley Road I Stourbridge I DY8 1QU Like us on Facebook Follow us at twitter.com/stourbridgecol Courses are subject to availability and locations may vary. Centre of Sporting Excellence