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Posted: Friday 5th February 2021

CASTLEFORD TIGERS COLLEGE NOW ENROLLING FOR 2021/22

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to take your 16+ education to the next level with the Tigers: Register for more information and sign up for our virtual open evening below!

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Proudly supported by Hananfin Contractors Ltd, Castleford Tigers College are happy to announce they are now enrolling students for courses in the 2021/22 academic year. As well as offering a variety of education options in partnership with experienced education providers, the college provides regular high profile input and support from the Tigers’ performance staff and the opportunity to observe and interact with the First Team.

Find out more via our Castleford Tigers College Virtual Open Evening where you can hear from coaches, tutors, and students: Taking place on the 24th February at 6:30pm Via Zoom – Limited places available!

Register for more information via our expressions of interest form and to receive a link to the Virtual Open Evening HERE!

Throughout your chosen course you will:

Learn:

 With the appropriate GCSE Grades, you can choose from our comprehensive range of level 1, 2 and 3 courses as well as supporting UCAS applications to higher education. In addition, the Tigers College now offer access to Foundation Degrees in association with University Centre Leeds.

Play: 

You will get the opportunity to play for Castleford Tigers College with specialist training and support from the performance coaching staff.

Our College provides a perfect platform for Scholarship players to continue their education and unsigned players to showcase their talents with the aim of progressing onto the club’s U19’s academy set up or Women’s Super League Squad.

Train: 

Participate in regular sessions to develop your physical fitness and technical ability whilst being supported by key staff from the Castleford Tigers Performance Department.

Don’t worry if you are not a rugby league player, the training programme will support your physical and mental fitness and is transferable to a variety of other sports.

All programmes provide the perfect mix of qualifications combined with a performance training schedule. Consistent with the club ethos, the College prides itself on developing young people, by creating an environment that gives them the greatest opportunity to learn and achieve their potential.
 

Community Director Simon Fox: “The new ‘Castleford Tigers College’ offers an array of high quality, interesting and achievable qualifications for people of all ages and abilities. In 2021 we have significantly expanded to offer a real variety of courses and look forward to welcoming new students throughout the year.”

Tigers First Team Player and College Student Adam Rusling: “I just thought the College Course would tie in really well with my training. That and the opportunity to be in and around the First Team has massively helped me out with my game and beyond that: It’s made me feel more comfortable.

“I’d recommend it to anyone who’s involved in sport or wants to learn and work around sports, it’s a fantastic opportunity”