B&FC Sports and Football Academies

21/08/2026

🚨 Another big step for Theo! 🚨

We’re delighted to share that our ex-LFE student Theo has signed a season-long loan with AFC Fylde! 🔵⚽️

Theo signed his first professional contract during his first year of studies with us, and it’s fantastic to see his journey continue to go from strength to strength.

From the classroom to the professional game — what an achievement! 👏

Congratulations, Theo. We’re incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to see what the season brings! 💪

✍️ AFC Fylde are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Theo Upton on a season long loan from Blackpool.

Welcome to Mill Farm, Theo! 👏

https://www.afcfylde.co.uk/news/2026/august/21/signing-Theo-Upton--joins-the-coasters/

21/08/2026

🏋️ MORE THAN A GYM. YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE.

Something exciting is coming to Blackpool & The Fylde College… 👀

Our brand-new gym is opening soon, giving our students the opportunity to learn, train and develop in a real-world fitness environment. 💪

From strength & conditioning and fitness training to coaching, sports performance and health — you’ll be able to put your learning into practice, build valuable industry skills and gain experience in an environment designed to prepare you for your future career.

🎓 Learn it.
🏋️ Train it.
💼 Experience it.
🚀 Build your future.

This isn’t just somewhere to work out. It’s a place to learn, develop and get career-ready.

👀 Opening soon at B&FC.

20/08/2026

🎓 GCSE RESULTS ARE IN… NOW WHAT? 👀

Your next move starts here. 💥

🏃 Sport
💪 Health & Fitness
🎯 Coaching
🎓 University progression

20/08/2026

🎓 GCSE RESULTS DAY IS HERE! 🎉

Whatever your results look like today, your next step starts here at Blackpool and The Fylde College.

If you’re ready to turn your passion for sport, health and fitness into a career, we have courses designed to help you build the skills, experience and confidence to get there. 🏃‍♀️💪

From Applied Sport, Health & Performance to Health, PE & Leadership and Sport, Coaching & Health, there’s a pathway for you — whether your goal is to become a PE Teacher, Physiotherapist, Personal Trainer, Sports Coach, or progress to university. 🎯

⚠️ Limited places are available, so don’t wait!

📍 Come and enrol at B&FC today and take the next step towards your future.

Your results are the beginning — not the end. Your future starts here.

14/08/2026

Want to build a real career in fitness? It starts with training in an environment built for performance. 🏋️‍♂️✨

With our Sports, Health & Performance courses, you don't just learn in a classroom—you train, gain strength, and refine your coaching skills inside our modern, industry-standard gym.

Track your progress, get hands-on experience with top-tier equipment, and learn what it takes to guide others toward their health and fitness goals.

What you get:
✅ Access to modern, up-to-date facilities
✅ Practical, real-world training to build your confidence
✅ The exact coaching skills needed to stand out in the fitness industry

Turn your personal progress into a professional career. Make your impact starting day one! 💪

13/08/2026

Inspire Performance. Impact Lives. Shape Your Future.

Want a career that actually makes a difference? 🏆
Whether you're helping athletes hit peak performance or inspiring people in your community to live healthier, active lives, our Sports, Health & Performance courses give you the skills, confidence, and hands-on experience to leave your mark.
Don't just chase a job—build a career that creates real, lasting impact. 🌟

Apply now & shape your future: https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/subject/sport-leisure-and-recreation?age=16-18

07/08/2026

🚨 Exciting Times Ahead for Sports, Health & Performance Students! 🏋️‍♂️✨

As you can see from the latest updates over at the B&FC Sports Centre, our gym refurbishment is in full swing — stripped to the foundations and rebuilding into a bigger, brighter, state-of-the-art facility! 🛠️💡

Imagine starting your journey in sport with industry-standard facilities right on your doorstep. Whether you're looking to dive into coaching, elite athletic performance, or health and fitness, you’ll be learning, training, and testing in a modern space built for performance. ⚡

Places are still available for our Sports, Health and Performance courses starting this September at Blackpool & The Fylde College! 🎓

Don't wait to secure your future in sport — apply today and train in facilities designed for your success.

01/07/2026

Huge congratulations to two more of our fantastic LFE students who have officially put pen to paper and signed professional contracts with the club! 📑⚽

The hard work doesn't stop here, lads. The message remains the same: Keep pushing, keep grinding, and keep going in both your studies and your game! 🧠💪

Blackpool Football Club is pleased to announce that youngsters George Elder and Shay Mannix have both signed two-year professional contracts at Bloomfield Road, with the Seasiders holding an additional one-year option on both deals. ✍️

https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2026/july/01/george-elder-and-shay-mannix-agree-professional-terms/

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25/05/2026

🎉 Massive Congratulations to Our Learners! 🏃‍♂️📚💪
Our students have been smashing goals as part of their coursework across multiple units:

✅ Completed a 5km run as part of Unit C2: Fitness Skills – showing real determination and physical progress!

✅ Explored careers in sport across the public and private sectors, gaining insight into the wide range of opportunities available.

✅ Delivered health screening tests as part of Unit 8: Fitness Testing, developing practical skills in real-world scenarios.

✅ Investigated local providers of physical activity and sport in the context of Health and Wellbeing, connecting learning with the community.

🤝 Our second-year students also stepped up to coach and support the first years, demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and mentoring skills in action!

Your hard work, teamwork, and commitment to personal development are inspiring. Keep pushing forward – this is just the beginning! 🌟