GIRLS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (2026/27)
Age groups and times:
School Year 3 - 6: 6 - 7pm
School Year 7 - 10: 7 - 8pm
Location: Fyfield Sports Academy, Fyfield Road, Ongar, CM5 0GN
Day: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Surface: Astro Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: Sports Kit, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drink

Please note if successful, there is a cost to future sessions. Details will provided via email following the session.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - BECKET KEYS BRENTWOOD
Year 1 - Year 6
Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
Time: 5.00 - 6.00pm
Venue: Becket Keys School, CM15 9DA (Astro)
Please note if successful, there is a cost to future sessions. Details will provided via email following the session.

Year 1 - Year 5
Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
Time: 5.00 - 6.00pm
Venue: William De Ferrers School, Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JU (Astro)
Please note if successful, there is a cost to future sessions. Details will provided via email following the session.

Horsham Girls Player Development Centre (Tier 2 of our Player Pathway)

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

Timings: 5.15-6.30pm
Venue: Horsham Football Club, The Fusion Aviation Community Stadium (3G Community Pitch), Worthing Rd, Horsham, RH13 0AD
Parking: Please use the Park and Ride (RH13 0AR) and walk into the ground. There is NO parking available at the ground.
Surface: 3G Surface (No Metal Studs to be worn, Astros or Firm Ground Boots only)

Age groups:
Under 11 - Under 12 (School years 6 - 7 from September 2026)

Please bring Shin pads, water bottle and appropriate clothing for the weather.

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

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

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

Timings: 5.15-6.30pm
Venue: Horsham Football Club, The Fusion Aviation Community Stadium (3G Community Pitch), Worthing Rd, Horsham, RH13 0AD
Parking: Please use the Park and Ride (RH13 0AR) and walk into the ground. There is NO parking available at the ground.
Surface: 3G Surface (No Metal Studs to be worn, Astros or Firm Ground Boots only)

Age groups:
Under 9 (School year 4 from September 2026)

Please bring Shin pads, water bottle and appropriate clothing for the weather.

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

Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
Year 1-9
Time: 5.15 - 6.30pm
Venue: Leigh Academy Tonbridge, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH (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 13 - Under 15

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.

Our team of experienced coaches will be looking to identify talented young players to join our Boys Pathway at our Lancing Player Performance Centre.

Our programme is designed to support the individual development of players, providing an additional opportunity for players to develop their skills, confidence and understanding of the game alongside any other training they may already be participating in.

Venue details:
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, Lancing, BN15 9QZ

Session Timings:
17:30 - 18:45

Age groups:
Under 7 (School year 2 from September 2026)

Boys Only.

Players to wear appropriate footwear (Football boots / astro turf trainers and shinpads)

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