Summer PDC/PTC Pre-Season Training (Under 6/7)

Date: Tuesday 4th August
Venue: Steyning Town FC, BN44 3RQ
Registration: 9.15am
Session Timings: 9.30 - 11.45am

All players to wear their 2025/26 season training kit (*if have one). Football boots/astro turf trainers and shinpads required.

Parents welcome to stay and watch.

For any queries, please direct them to soccerschools@chelseafc.com

Alternative trial date for new players unable to attend our Sussex Boys Talent ID Phase 1.

Date: Tuesday 4th August 2026
Venue: Steyning Town FC, BN44 3RQ
Registration: 9.15am
Session Timings: 9.30 - 11.45am (2 hours 15 mins)
Age Groups: U7/U8 (**2026/27 Season**)

An exciting opportunity for new players to potentially join our Player Development Programme (PDP) for the 2026/27 season.

Our programme offers weekly training (Term-time) as well as half term activity and is designed to support player development at all levels in the game, from Beginner (Tier 3), Intermediate (Tier 2) to Advanced (Tier 1), providing an opportunity for further learning in a safe, fun and competitive environment. Our programme runs from September-August every season.

Centres include:

Player Performance Centre (Tier 1) - Lancing & Crawley
Player Development Centre (Tier 2) - Cuckfield, Steyning, Lancing, Ringmer, Horsham, Crawley, Littlehampton
Player Training Centre (Tier 3) - Chichester & Crawley

Following the trial you will receive notification of your trial outcome and what we can offer you to be a part of our programme. If successful in progressing to the next stages your child may be invited to Phase 2 (Tuesday 11th August).

Players must wear shin-pads and appropriate footwear for a 3G Astro Surface as well as bringing a drink with them. Parents are able to observe the session.

For any queries please direct them to presley.geal@chelseafc.com

A masterclass session with a focus on Striking & Finishing

Developing players:
- Striking & Finishing Techniques
- Finishing from a variety of angles
- Movement in and around the goal area
- Attacking Combinations

**Limited spaces, groups will be capped at 8 players maximum**

Date: Tuesday 4th August
Venue: Steyning Town FC, BN44 3RQ
Playing surface: 3G (Players to wear appropriate footwear)
Session Timings: 10.00 - 11.30am
Age Groups: Under 9 - Under 10 (2025/26 Season Age Groups)

Players to wear sports clothing appropriate to the weather, shin-pads must be worn, and plenty of fluids for the session.

Parents are welcome to stay and observe the session.

For any further queries please contact presley.geal@chelseafc.com

Venue: Chelsea FC Training Ground, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3PT

Date: Tuesday 4th August

Time Slot: 10.30 - 11.30

**Please have in mind 3 aspects that your child would like to focus on within their session, you will be contacted prior to the session to discuss this briefly**

Surface: 4G (No Metal Studs)
*Players to wear trainers and change into their football boots at the pitch*

Spectators: Allowed to watch the session, maximum of 2 spectators.

Parking: Available - you will be directed to our academy car park by security upon arrival to the venue, players will be registered outside the indoor Arena in the gravel car park.

What to bring:
- Water Bottle / Drink
- Appropriate clothing for the scheduled weather
- Players to wear a training kit of their choice

A masterclass session with a focus on Striking & Finishing

Developing players:
- Striking & Finishing Techniques
- Finishing from a variety of angles
- Movement in and around the goal area
- Attacking Combinations

**Limited spaces, groups will be capped at 8 players maximum**

Date: Tuesday 4th August
Venue: Steyning Town FC, BN44 3RQ
Playing surface: 3G (Players to wear appropriate footwear)
Session Timings: 12.30 - 2.00pm
Age Groups: Under 11 - Under 12 (2025/26 Season Age Groups)

Players to wear sports clothing appropriate to the weather, shin-pads must be worn, and plenty of fluids for the session.

Parents are welcome to stay and observe the session.

For any further queries please contact presley.geal@chelseafc.com

Venue: Chelsea FC Training Ground, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3PT

Date: Tuesday 4th August

Time Slot: 12.30 - 13.30

**Please have in mind 3 aspects that your child would like to focus on within their session, you will be contacted prior to the session to discuss this briefly**

Surface: 4G (No Metal Studs)
*Players to wear trainers and change into their football boots at the pitch*

Spectators: Allowed to watch the session, maximum of 2 spectators.

Parking: Available - you will be directed to our academy car park by security upon arrival to the venue, players will be registered outside the indoor Arena in the gravel car park.

What to bring:
- Water Bottle / Drink
- Appropriate clothing for the scheduled weather
- Players to wear a training kit of their choice

Summer PDC/PTC Pre-Season Training (Under 8)

Date: Tuesday 4th August
Venue: Steyning Town FC, BN44 3RQ
Registration: 12.30pm
Session Timings: 12.45 - 3.00pm

All players to wear their 2025/26 season training kit (*if have one). Football boots/astro turf trainers and shinpads required.

Parents welcome to stay and watch.

For any queries, please direct them to soccerschools@chelseafc.com

Alternative trial date for new players unable to attend our Sussex Boys Talent ID Phase 1.

Date: Tuesday 4th August 2026
Venue: Steyning Town FC, BN44 3RQ
Registration: 12.30pm
Session Timings: 12.45 - 3.00pm (2 hours 15 mins)
Age Groups: U9 (**2026/27 Season**)

An exciting opportunity for new players to potentially join our Player Development Programme (PDP) for the 2026/27 season.

Our programme offers weekly training (Term-time) as well as half term activity and is designed to support player development at all levels in the game, from Beginner (Tier 3), Intermediate (Tier 2) to Advanced (Tier 1), providing an opportunity for further learning in a safe, fun and competitive environment. Our programme runs from September-August every season.

Centres include:

Player Performance Centre (Tier 1) - Lancing & Crawley
Player Development Centre (Tier 2) - Cuckfield, Steyning, Lancing, Ringmer, Horsham, Crawley, Littlehampton
Player Training Centre (Tier 3) - Chichester & Crawley

Following the trial you will receive notification of your trial outcome and what we can offer you to be a part of our programme. If successful in progressing to the next stages your child may be invited to Phase 2 (Tuesday 11th August).

Players must wear shin-pads and appropriate footwear for a 3G Astro Surface as well as bringing a drink with them. Parents are able to observe the session.

For any queries please direct them to presley.geal@chelseafc.com