Leigh Academy Player Development Centre Camp
Wednesday 5th August 2026
Age Groups: Years 6 - 9
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 12:30 to 15:00pm (12:20pm registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink

Players will not be able to train if they are not wearing shin pads.

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

Date: Wednesday 5th 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 Girls PDP Pre-Season Training (U13 - U16) *2026/27 SEASON AGE GROUPS

Date: Wednesday 5th August
Venue: Horsham Football Club, RH13 0AX
Registration: 12.30pm
Session Timings: 12.45 - 3.00pm

Parking: Please use the Park & Ride (RH13 0AR) opposite the ground and walk into the venue.

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

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

Date: Wednesday 5th August

Time Slot: 14.00 - 15.00

**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

PDP Pre-Season Training - Ark Burlington and Falcon Park PDC Players - U10-U14's

Location: Battersea Park All weather Astro, Prince Albert Road, London, SW11 4JP

Day and Times: Wednesday 5th August 4pm - 5.30pm

Surface: 2G Pitches

Pre-season training for players to get fit, sharpen and hone their skills, learn how they will play, prepare physically and mentally for the next season ahead. concentrating on development and preparation PLUS Small Sided Games!

What to Bring:
Essential/Appropriate footwear, only trainers or astro trainers (No metal/plastic stud boots) All Players must have and wear shin pads for all activity, sports clothing appropriate to the weather and plenty to drink (No fizzy or energy drinks). Players that do not follow these guidelines may not be permitted to participate.

Summer PDC/PTC Pre-Season Training (Under 9/10)

Date: Thursday 6th 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: Thursday 6th August 2026
Venue: Steyning Town FC, BN44 3RQ
Registration: 9.15am
Session Timings: 9.30 - 11.45am (2 hours 15 mins)
Age Groups: U10/11 (**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

Summer PDC/PTC Pre-Season Training (Under 11/12)

Date: Thursday 6th 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