What To Expect On Trial Day

We understand that you'll probably be nervous, but please try not to worry! The emphasis at our events is relaxing into the trial so that you can perform to the best of your ability.

Typical schedule for the trial:

• Greeted at the venue by Pro11 staff, who will register your attendance and issue you with a numbered bib. Please arrive around 10–15 minutes before your designated start time.
• Group briefing to parents and players, followed by grouping into age categories.
• Warm-up and ~45–50 minutes of academy-level drills, followed by ~45–50 minutes of small-sided matches.
• Debrief and notification of any club interest, plus optional individual feedback.

Expect to be on the pitch for ~2 hours. The whole event lasts around 3 hours, with regular water/comfort breaks.

After the event, we welcome you to keep in touch regarding your progress. We're always happy to help or hear feedback.

For anything further, please see our FAQs below.