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A link from grassroots to academy football.

Here’s the updated version with Dave’s details, Wibsey, 200+ players and the academy pathway. I’ve taken out prices and the session timetable.

Listing details

Field Details Business name Challenge AFC Type Grassroots junior football club (non-profit) Village Wibsey Covers Players from Clayton, Wibsey, Queensbury, Low Moor, Wyke, Thornton and Shelf Base Buttershaw Enterprise College, Reevy Road West, Bradford BD6 3PX Established 2019 Founder Mark Senior, former Manchester United and Pro Skills Academy coach Contact Dave Bernard Phone 07568 312777 Email challenge.fc@yahoo.com Ages Under 6 to under 16 Players 200+ Training Most nights of the week, with different times for each age group Website challengeafc.co.uk Facebook facebook.com/challengejuniors Instagram @challenge_footballclub Offer Free first session: challengeafc.co.uk/training-sessions

Key points

Academy pathway: Challenge players are on trial and at academies at Manchester United, Leeds United and Bradford City. Leagues: Garforth and Huddersfield. Coaches: UEFA-qualified, Level 1 and futsal-qualified, all CRC-checked, and the club is fully insured. Tournament: the club runs an annual summer tournament for grassroots teams, with 2025 its fifth. Ethos: “Our game, our time.” Kids are encouraged to play creatively, make their own decisions and enjoy it.

Short description (about 300 characters)

Challenge AFC gives 200+ kids from across our villages, aged under 6 to under 16, a place to play, learn and have fun. Founded in 2019 by a former Manchester United coach, the club has a pathway to academies, with players at Man United, Leeds and Bradford City. First session free.

Longer description

Since 2019, Challenge AFC has given children from across Clayton, Wibsey, Queensbury, Low Moor, Wyke, Thornton and Shelf a place to play the game they love. Founded by Mark Senior, a former Manchester United and Pro Skills Academy coach, the club has grown to more than 200 players from under 6 to under 16, with teams in the Garforth and Huddersfield leagues.

Training runs most nights of the week, with sessions for every age group. The approach is simple: let kids play creatively, make their own decisions and take ownership of their game, while building confidence, making friends and having fun.

For players with real talent, Challenge is also a genuine pathway into the professional game. Players from the club are currently on trial or signed with the academies at Manchester United, Leeds United and Bradford City. Every coach is qualified and checked, and your child’s first session is free.

To find out more, call Dave Bernard on 07568 312777.

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Love Local November: today it’s Challenge AFC ⚽

More than 200 kids from across our villages, from under 6 to under 16, training most nights of the week with volunteers who give up their evenings and weekends.

It’s grassroots football with a real pathway too. Challenge players are now on trial or at the academies at Manchester United, Leeds United and Bradford City.

Your child’s first session is free. Call Dave on 07568 312777 or visit brownsett.co.uk/love-local

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