Chelsea FC Player Development Centre 2026/27 (GIRLS ONLY)

Venue: Ash Manor Sports Centre, Manor Rd, Ash, GU12 6QH

Training Day: Monday

Training Time: 19:30-21:00

Surface: 4G Astro Turf Pitch

What to bring:
- Water bottle
- Shin Pads (Worn)
- Appropriate clothing for the scheduled weather

Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Year 1-7
Time: 5.00 - 6.15pm
Venue: Aveley FC, RM15 4PX (Astro)
Players will not be able to take part unless they are wearing moulded football boots and shin pads (No astros/trainers allowed).
Please note if successful, there is a cost to future sessions. Details will provided via email following the session.

PLAYER TRAINING CENTRE - GRAVESEND
Location: Kedbull Leisure, Nelson Rd, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 7EE
Day: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Time: 5.00-6.00pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
School Year 1 - 7
What to Wear/Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks. Please note there will be a cost to future sessions.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - NOAK HILL ROMFORD
Year 1-8
Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Time: 5.00 - 6.15pm
Venue: Noak Hill Sports Complex, RM3 7YA (Astro)
Please note if successful, there is a cost to future sessions. Details will provided via email following the session.

Chelsea FC Football Development Centre Trial 25/26

Age groups: Under 7 - Under 12

Venue: Burnham Grammar School, Hogfair Ln, Burnham, Slough SL1 7HG

Time: 17:30pm - 19:00pm

Surface: 4G Astro Turf Pitch

Players must wear SHIN PADS otherwise they won't be allowed to train.

Please bring a water bottle.

Bring appropriate clothing for training and for the weather.

Basingstoke U6-U15 Player Development Centre Trials - 03/11/26
Date: Tuesday 3rd of November 2026
Location: Queen Marys College, RG21 3HF
Age Groups & Timings:
U6-U10 - 17:30-19:00 (5-10 years) Boys & Girls
U11-U15 - 19:00-20:30 (10-15 years) Boys & Girls
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty of fluids

You will receive the outcome of your trial session from the head coach via email 2-3 working days after this session about a place in our Player Development Programme (PDP).

Lancing Player Development Centre (Tier 2 of our Player Pathway)

An opportunity to attend a trial session at our Lancing centre. Successful players will be invited to attend our centre on a regular basis and become a part of our player development pathway.

Venue: The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, Lancing, BN15 9QZ
Timings: 17.30 - 18.45
Surface: 3G Surface (No Metal Studs to be worn, Astros or Firm Ground Boots only)
Please bring Shin pads, water bottle and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Age groups:
Under 6 - Under 12 (School years 1 - 7 from September 2026)

Once the trial is complete, you will hear back from a Chelsea FC Soccer Schools team member within a few days. If you have any queries, please direct them to soccerschools@chelseafc.com

Ringmer Player Development Centre (Tier 2 of our Player Pathway)

An opportunity to attend a trial session at our Ringmer centre. Successful players will be invited to attend our centre on a regular basis and become a part of our player development pathway.

Venue: Ringmer AFC, Kings Academy, Ringmer, BN8 5RB.
Timings: 17.45 - 19.00
Surface: 3G Surface (No Metal Studs to be worn, Astros or Firm Ground Boots only)
Please bring Shin pads, water bottle and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Age groups:
Under 8 - Under 10 (School years 3 - 5 from September 2026)

Once the trial is complete, you will hear back from a Chelsea FC Soccer Schools team member within a few days. If you have any queries, please direct them to soccerschools@chelseafc.com