York City FC has often featured local youngsters in its first team, which can be traced back to the earliest fixtures in the 1920s. Now a thriving youth development setup, featuring teams from U9 to U19 as well as education partnerships with York College and Thirsk Secondary School & Sixth Form College.
On Saturday the 13th of September, we are hosting trials for our new Pre-Academy (U7 & U8) training group. Our Pre-Academy operates on a Monday evening from 5.15 pm – 6.30 pm in the Sports Barn at York St John Sports Centre. The addition of our own pre-academy at U7’s & U8’s allows us to identify and develop young players before making selection decisions for places in our U9’s. The focus of the pre-academy is developing Fundamental Movement Skills, Individual Possession, a passion for personal development and a love of the game.
KEY DETAILS
- Location: York City Training Ground, Sutton Road (YO32 2RB)
- Time: 12.30 pm
- Surface: Grass
- Cost: £10
- Note: You must live within commuting distance of York to take part in this trial.
- Arrival time: 15 minutes prior to the start of the session
- How to book: Online by clicking here
WHAT TO BRING ON THE DAY
- Appropriate footwear for a Grass pitch
- Shin pads
- Drinks
- Appropriate clothing to take part in a practical football session
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY
Academy coaches will deliver a short warm-up session followed by some small-sided games so that we can maximize the amount of time we are watching everyone playing.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER
Upon successful completion of booking you will receive a confirmation e-mail; you then just need to turn up on the day! For those successful at Open Trial, they will be then invited into our pre-academy sessions for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.
For more information on York City Academy, please contact Dan Wilson, York City Academy Head of Youth Development at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you on the day!
INFORMATION REQUIRED WHEN BOOKING
- NAME:
- DOB:
- School Year:
- Parent / Guardian Name:
- Emergency Contact Number:
- E-mail address:
- Medical Conditions:
- Current Team: