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SPORTSACADEMYDurham Sixth form Centre


WELCOME TOOUR SPORTS ACADEMYFIRST CLASS SPORTS PROVISION FOR THE LATEST UP AND COMING TALENT.All of our Sports Academies at DurhamSixth Form Centre allow each and everystudent to develop their sporting talents to a level not normally supported in schools. Regional and national recognition for Academy students is one of the development goals of our Sports Academies.

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Whilst studying at Durham Sixth Form Centre as a member of our Sports Academy programme you will also have access to all that Durham Sixth Form Centre has to offer such as;- access to a full and comprehensive range of subjects at A Level and in BTEC Level 3 qualifications,- an award winning careers information, advice and guidance service,- financial support which is available to all of our students,- an enrichment programme which provides opportunities to try new things, take existing skills and interests further and meet new people, - we are also next door to Freemans Quay, the Gala Theatre and the planned Freemans Reach. Our students enjoy having all of the city centre facilities, shops, restaurants, the city library, cinema and theatre right on their doorstep.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?As a member of the Sports Academy there are opportunities to gain nationally recognised qualifications in sport whilst playing at local, county and national level. Each programme also covers employability skills to prepare students for future careers in their chosen sport or in the wider world of sport.

“WE ALWAYS SAID THIS WAS NOT ABOUT STAGING AN

EXTRAORDINARY SUMMER OF SPORT, THIS WAS ALWAYS

ABOUT CHANGING THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE.”- SEBASTIAN COE, (POST OLYMPICS QUOTE)

DURHAM SIXTH FORM CENTRE’S SPORTS ACADEMY HAS DEVELOPED PARTNERSHIPS WITH SOME OF

THE BEST PROVIDERS OF SPORT IN THE REGION (RAMSIDE GOLF CLUB, DURHAM CITY FOOTBALL CLUB,

SOCCARENA FOOTBALL CENTRE, DURHAM COUNTY CRICKET CLUB AND FREEMANS QUAY LEISURE

CENTRE).

CRICKETACADEMYDurham Sixth form Centre

ABOUT OUR CRICKET ACADEMYBAT, BOWL AND FIELD YOUR WAY TO ASHES GLORY.The ultimate goal of Durham Sixth Form Centre’s Cricket Academy is to take a limited and select squad of talented, aspiring cricketerswho have a desire to become a professional cricketer and shape them into quality County level players.

Durham Sixth Form Centre’s Cricket Academy programme concentrates on mastering the basics and fine tuning skills, allowing players to fulfill their potential at the highest level.

INDOOR CRICKET COMPETITIONS PLAYED AT HEADINGLY...

WHAT WILL YOU DO AT THE ACADEMY?- All Cricket Academy students enrol onto either a BTEC Level 3 Sport course or a programme of A level courses including PE and Sport.

- All Cricket Academy students train, play or practise for up to 6 hours a week, according to the time of year and programme of study, in Freemans Quay and Riverside County Cricket ground in Chester-le-Street.

- All players have access to world class facilities, lanes of nets, new bowling machines and advanced video technology.

- All players have the opportunity to play fixtures against Durham School and the Marylebone Cricket Club as well as indoor tournaments.

- Players also have the opportunity to train as umpires and coaches within the England and Wales Cricket board structure.

Interested? Contact Richard Miller... t- 07825 905 250 e- [email protected]

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONSYou will also have the opportunity to;

- gain a level 1 and/or 2 Coaching qualification,- undertake First Aid training and- undertake Safeguarding Children training.

CHARLIE IS A FIRST TEAM

PLAYER FOR DURHAM CITY UNDER 18’S.HE IS AN OPENING BOWLER AND N0.3

BATSMAN

“BEING SELECTED TO PLAY AGAINST THE MARYLEBONE

CRICKET CLUB WAS A DREAM COME TRUE FOR ME. THE

ACADEMY HAS REALLY HELPED ME IMPROVE MY

OVERALL PERFORMANCE AS A CRICKETER.””

CHARLIE D’ARCY

Year 13, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport

Previous school: Durham Johnston school

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LECTION PROCESSYOU WILL

HAVE A CRICKET TRIAL

AND ASSESSMENTPRIOR TO BEING

OFFERED A PLACE

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYOU MUST

BE 16 OR 17 YRS OLD AT THE START OF THE PROGRAMME

AND PLAY CRICKET AT SCHOOL, LOCAL

OR COUNTY LEVEL

FOOTBALLACADEMYDurham Sixth form Centre

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ABOUT OUR FOOTBALL ACADEMY >>>>>>>

WHAT WILL YOU DO AT THE ACADEMY?- Football Academy students enrol onto a BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport course (2 or 3 A level equivalent).

- Football Academy students train for a minimum of 6 hours per week at Durham City Stadium and Soccarena Football Development Centre.

- All players are coached by qualified coach Richard Ord, an ex-Sunderland and QPR professional and fully qualified UEFA ‘B’ coach.

- All players have the opportunity to play weekly competitive matches in the English Schools Trophy.

- Durham Sixth Form Centre’s Football Academy participate in a comprehensive competition programme across the UK, all Academy players have the opportunity to compete in either the ECFA or NECL leagues against the best colleges in the Country.

- All players receive a subsidised kit from Nike, including full playing and training strips.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS-You will have the opportunity to;

- gain a FA Level 1 and/or 2 Coaching qualification,- gain a Level 2 Community Sports Leadership Award,- gain a Level 3 Higher Sports Leadership Award,- undertake First Aid training,- undertake Safeguarding Children training and

- undertake a work placement in a football related industry.

DO YOU HAVE THE TALENTTO BE THE NEXT MESSI, VAN PERSIE, FLETCHER OR CISSE? Or maybe you want to become a coach or referee. Or do you want to excel in football but at the same time continue in further and possibly higher education? If so Durham Sixth Form Centre Football Academy is here for you.

WHY CHOOSE DURHAM SIXTH FORM CENTRE FOOTBALL ACADEMY?- Durham Sixth Form Centre Football Academy gives you a great head start into the world of football.

- There is the possibility of being selected to join league and non league clubs.

- Many of our players go on to university to study sport related degrees.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

“TRAINING AND PLAYING UNDER DICKIE ORD

(EX SUNDERLAND & QPR DEFENDER) HAS GIVEN ME

A MORE PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND APPROACH

TO MY FOOTBALL. THE ACADEMY HAS REALLY

HONED MY TECHNIQUE AND DEVELOPED MY

LEADERSHIP SKILLS.”’”

Elliot Salicki

Year 12, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport

Previous school: Kepier


YOU MUST BE 16 OR 17 YRS OLD AT THE START OF THE PROGRAMME

AND PLAY FOOTBALL AT SCHOOL OR LOCAL LEVEL

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LECTION PROCESSYOU WILL

HAVE A FOOTBALL TRIAL

AND ASSESSMENTPRIOR TO BEING

OFFERED A PLACE

GOLFACADEMYDurham Sixth form Centre

ARE YOU THE NORTH EAST’S NEXT PRO GOLFER?County Durham and Sunderland are known for their golf clubs and their passion for the sport, with some of the country’s leading hotel golf courses.

Durham Sixth Form Centre is working in partnership with local golf courses and in particular Ramside Golf Club to help you develop your golfing skills.

You will get the opportunity to learn alongside club professionals, develop your technique and improve your handicap and match play skills. Not only do you get all the benefits from joining the Academy but you will also learn valuable work skills that will help you to get a job in the golf industry, while you improve and head towards the professional game.

ABOUT OUR GOLF ACADEMY >>>>>>>


WHAT WILL YOU DO AT THE ACADEMY?- All Golf Academy students enrol onto either a BTEC Level 3 Sport course or a programme of A level courses including PE and Sport.- All Golf Academy students train for up to 3 hours every week with our PGA qualified coaches. - All players have in depth swing analysis using C-Swing Video Coaching and Explanar.- All players have the opportunity to participate in weekly English Collegiate Golf matches.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONSYou will have the opportunity to;- gain a Level 1 and/or 2 Coaching qualification,- undertake First Aid training,- undertake Safeguarding Children training and- undertake green-keeping training at Ramside Golf Club.

WHY CHOOSE DURHAM SIXTH FORM CENTRE GOLF ACADEMY?- The Golf Academy gives you a great head start in the world of golf.- Many players go onto university to study Golf Management or sport related courses.- Many Golf Academy students turn semi professional or become a club pro.

“THE GOLF ACADEMY HAS GIVEN ME THE

OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE AND MEASURE MY

PERFORMANCE AGAINST SOME OF THE BEST

YOUNG GOLFERS FROM AROUND BRITAIN.”

Natasha Martin

Year 12, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma In Sport

Previous school: Sunderland High School

NATASHA WAS THE ONLY GIRL

TO BE AWARDED DURHAM COUNTY GOLF COLOUR’S

IN 2012

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou must be 16 or 17 years old at the start of the programme and play golf at school or local level. The Golf Academy is open to both males and females.

SELECTION PROCESSYou will have a golf trial and

assessment, prior to being offered a place in the

Academy.


ABOUT OUR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMEDURHAM SIXTH FORM CENTRE LEADS THE WAY.If you are looking to lead or volunteerin sport Durham Sixth Form Centre will provide the perfect opportunity for you.

Durham Sixth Form Centre has recently been recognised by Sports Leaders UK as a National Sports Leadership Academy,following over two decades of success in leadership training.

Students are given the chance to develop their leadership skills in a variety of areas as well as assisting or coaching in a range of sessions. You will be continuously supported and mentored by members of

>>>>>>>>“EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP IS NOT ABOUT MAKING SPEECHES OR BEING LIKED; LEADERSHIP IS DEFINED BY RESULTS NOT ATTRIBUTES.” PETER DRUCKER

the Leadership Academy staff and provided with many opportunities to lead activities and organise events within various Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. Students have the opportunity to gain Level 2 and 3 Leadership Awards as a part of the Leadership programme.

SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERING LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS SINCE THE 1980S

“SPORTS LEADERSHIP GAVE ME MY FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO

MARRY MY LOVE OF SPORT WITH WORKING WITH CHILDREN.

IT SHAPED MY CAREER IN A WAY I NEVER EXPECTED.

A BRILLIANT COURSE TEACHING SKILLS NO CLASSROOM

ENVIRONMENT COULD OFFER.”

Josh White

Year 13, A-Level Law, Business Studies, Sport and PE

Previous school: Grindon Hall Christian School

JOSH IS A REGULAR

PLAYER IN THE DURHAM CITY

U18 RUGBY TEAM


ABOUT OUR SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAMMEARE YOU AN ELITE ATHLETE CURRENTLY TRAINING AT NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL LEVEL?Durham Sixth Form Centre can help you study whilst you train. As an Elite Athlete you will be part of Durham Sixth Form Centre’s Sports Academy and will have access to all the facilities and expertise the same as other Academy students.

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Interested? Contact Richard Miller

t- 07825 905 250

e- [email protected]

(top) Tim Pritchard, Great Britain acrobatic gymnast. Tim recently appeared at the

London 2012 Olympic Games performing a pre show routine.

WHY CHOOSE DURHAM SIXTH FORM CENTRE ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAMME?As an Elite Athlete you will be,- assigned a teacher mentor to support you with your academic studies and training regime,

- offered a flexible curriculum package bespoke to your needs and commitments,

- given support with your training through membership to the Lifestyle Fitness gym at Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre.

- given personalised sportswear to support your training.

Record breaking cyclist David Clark is a prime

example ofthe elite levelsportsmen and women that

have trained with us at Durham Sixth Form Centre.

LYNDON ISONE OF OUR ELITE SWIMMERS AND

2016 PARALYMPIC HOPEFUL.

In November 2012 Lyndon Longhorne broke the British record for the 150m individual medley by 3 seconds. He has been selected to attend a training camp in Dubai for the Road to Rio’hopefuls. Alongside Lyndon’s tight training regime he is studying A-Level Computer Studies, Sport & PE and BTEC Forensic Science.

“WHEN PEOPLE SEE YOUR PERSONALITY COME

OUTTHEY FEEL SO GOOD, LIKE THEY

ACTUALLY KNOW WHO YOU ARE.”USAIN BOLT

OUR STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES

>>>>>>>A WEALTH OF SPORTS STARS HAVE STUDIED AT DURHAM SIXTH FORM CENTRE.Over the years Durham Sixth Form Centre has had the pleasure of teaching some well know faces that you might recognise.

”“My truly inspirational teachers were at Durham Sixth Form Centre. It all started when I took part in a college production of Grease. I was a gymnast for many years and they needed someone to do back flips and somersaults in the production.””

MATT BAKER


“YOU CAN’T PUT A LIMIT ON ANYTHING. THE MORE YOU

DREAM, THE FARTHER YOU GET.”MICHAEL PHELPS

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DURHAM SIXTH FORM CENTRE TITLES: SWIMMING - NORTH OF ENGLAND MEDLEY RELAY CHAMPIONSTENNIS - COUNTY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONS (DURHAM AND CLEVELAND)SKIING - ENGLAND SCHOOLS SKIING CHAMPIONSCROSS COUNTRY - AREA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSFOOTBALL - COUNTY CHAMPIONS

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