PLAYER TRAINING CENTRE - GRAVESEND
Location: Kedbull Leisure, Nelson Rd, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 7EE
Day: Tuesday 6th October 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.

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.

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 Girls 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 9 - Under 10 (School years 4 - 5 from September 2026)

Girls Only.

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 10 (School year 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

Venue: Blenheim School Longmead Rd, Epsom KT19 9BH

Age Groups: Under 7 - Under 16
Time:
U7-12 - 6-7:30
U13-16 - 7:30-9

Session date:
Tuesday 6th October 2026

Surface: 4G Astro Turf Pitch

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 6th October 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 7th October 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.