Summer PPC Pre-Season Training (Under 12 - Under 16 *2026/27 Season Age Groups)

Date: Tuesday 11th August
Venue: Horsham FC, Worthing Road, RH13 0AX
Registration: 9.15am
Session Timings: 9.30 - 11.45am
Age Groups: School Years 7 - 11 from September 2026

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 presley.geal@chelseafc.com

Selected PDC Players Tier 1 Trial (Phase 2 of Talent ID)

Players are invited to join our current PPC squads at their Pre-Season Training session. If successful following the trial, players will be invited to Phase 3.

Date: Tuesday 11th August
Venue: Horsham FC, Worthing Road, RH13 0AX
Registration: 9.15am
Session Timings: 9.30 - 11.45am
Age Groups: School Years 2 - 6 from September 2026

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 presley.geal@chelseafc.com

Sussex Boys Player Development Pathway Talent ID Phase 2

Date: Tuesday 11th August 2026
Venue Horsham Football Club, RH13 0AR
Registration: 9.15am
Session Timings: 9.30 - 11.45am (2 hours 15 mins)
Age Groups: U7 - U11 (**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 necessary, your child may be invited to Phase 3.

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

Player Development Centre - Summer Football Festival - Under 12 - Under 16 Girls Only (Summer Provision)

Event Details
Date: Tuesday 11 August 2026
Venue: Chelsea FC Training Ground
Age Groups: Under 12 - Under 15
School Years (2025/26): Year 7 - Year 10

Timings;
Arrival: 12.15pm
Kick-off: 12.30pm
Finish: 3.00pm

Parking;
- Parking is available onsite.
- Full parking details and the designated car park will be shared closer to the event.
- Important: Only one car per player due to limited parking spaces.


What Players Should Bring
- CFC-Issued PDP Kit (If Applicable)
- Shin Pads (Mandatory)
- Goalkeeper Gloves (If Applicable)
- Water Bottle
- Sun Cream / Hat
- Jacket (Depending on Weather)

Important Reminder
Players cannot participate without shin pads.

Selected PDC Players Tier 1 Trial (Phase 2 of Talent ID)

Players are invited to join our current PPC squads at their Pre-Season Training session. If successful following the trial, players will be invited to Phase 3.

Date: Tuesday 11th August
Venue: Horsham FC, Worthing Road, RH13 0AX
Registration: 12.30pm
Session Timings: 12.45 - 3.00pm
Age Groups: School Years 7 & 8 from September 2026

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 presley.geal@chelseafc.com

Sussex Boys Player Development Pathway Talent ID Phase 2

Date: Tuesday 11th August 2026
Venue Horsham Football Club, RH13 0AR
Registration: 12.30pm
Session Timings: 12.45 - 3.00pm (2 hours 15 mins)
Age Groups: U12 - U16 (**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 necessary, your child may be invited to Phase 3.

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

Surrey & Berkshire/Buckinghamshire | Pre-Season Training Session | PPC & PDC

Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Age Group: Under 7, Under 8, Under 9 & Under 10
Timings
Arrival: 9.00am
Finish and Sign Out: 11.30am

Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Age Group: Under 11 & Under 12
Timings
Arrival: 12.30pm
Finish and Sign Out: 3.00pm

Please note: This is for all players at the following centres:
- Ash Manor
- Matthew Arnold
- Rectory Park
- Blenheim High
- Burnham Grammar
- Walton Xcel
- Gordons
- Waingels College
- Chesham Grammar
- Cobham PPC

Venue: Blenheim High School, Longmead Road, Epsom, KT19 9BH

What to Bring:
- Water Bottle
- Snack (No Nuts)
- Shin Pads
- Boots (3G Only, No Metal Studs or Flat Trainers)

Live the life of a Chelsea Football Club Superstar on our 1 day course for Girls only, at our World Class training facilities in Surrey.

Cobham is the exclusive home of Chelsea FC's Men, Women's and Academy squads, and we are opening our doors to a limited number of female players to train here during the summer.

Dates: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Open to: Girls
School years: 3-8
Times: 09:00 - 15:30
Registration 09:00 - 09:15 (no access before 9am)
Collection: 15:15 - 15:30 (please return no earlier than 15:00)
Full address: Cobham training Ground, 64 Stoke Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3PT
Surface: 3G Pitch (No metal studs)

Please arrive in sports clothing appropriate to the weather; shin pads; and trainers.
Please pack 3G boots, packed lunch (no nuts) and a non fizzy drink.

**Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate Parents/Carers remaining on site**

Please see our FAQ’s for more details.