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Open trials

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Monthly open trials for boys and girls aged 7 to 17. Free for first time triallists. Ninety minutes of drills and small sided games, watched by our coaches.

How it works

Trial day in four steps

  1. 01

    Register

    Fill in the form below. You get a confirmation and a trial number by text.

  2. 02

    Warm up

    Arrive 30 minutes early. Coaches lead a warm up so everyone starts fresh.

  3. 03

    Play

    Technical drills, then small sided games. Coaches watch, they do not shout.

  4. 04

    Hear back

    Within a week, with feedback for every player, whatever the outcome.

Dates

Next trial dates

Trial dates
DateAge groupTimePlaces
Sat 21 Nov 2026Ages 7 to 98am to 9:30am40
Sat 21 Nov 2026Ages 10 to 1310am to 11:30am40
Sat 28 Nov 2026Ages 14 to 17, elite8am to 10am30
Sat 19 Dec 2026All ages8am to 12pm60

Example dates for this demo.

Register

Trial registration

Enter the player's date of birth and we will show their age group for the 2026/27 season.

Age group

Enter a date of birth

Bring on the day

  • Boots, shin pads and a water bottle
  • A copy of the birth certificate
  • A parent or guardian, for under 16s
  • A snack for after the session
Player
Parent or guardian
A goalkeeper leaping to catch the ball at the near post
Triallists resting on the bench between games
A small sided game in full flow at trials

FAQ

Trial questions