ACC Trials for the 2018-19 Season

Gloucestershire FA is delighted to announce the trial dates for the FA Licensed Advanced Coaching Centre (ACC) here in Gloucestershire (subject to Licensing by the Football Association). The ACC is a bespoke programme designed to support the development of Elite Female Players across the South West of England from U12’s to U16’s for the 2018/19 season.

The Gloucestershire FA ACC provides a professional environment to allow Elite Female Players to reach their full potential within the game and have the opportunity to progress up the Player Pathway.

As well as additional coaching, players can expect to receive 1:1 support from their coaches, additional opportunities for learning outside of training, player reviews throughout the season, support from FA members of staff around injury prevention and a Nike Kit package.

 The ACC will be based at Gloucestershire FA, Oaklands Park, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4AG on the new 3G Football Pitch and this training will take place on Monday evenings as detailed below. Players must live within a 90 minute/90 mile radius of the training venue.

Player’s ages are based on School Years from September 2018:

U12’s (Year 6 & 7)     5.45pm – 7.30pm

U14’s (Year 8 & 9)     7.15pm – 9.00pm

U16’s (Year 10 & 11) 7.15pm – 9.00pm

The ACC provides extra training and support in addition to coaching players receive at their grassroots club. Every player will continue to play for their club, and receive extra coaching one evening a week from FA qualified coaches. This includes specialist coaching for goalkeepers.

 Players will also play in Regional ACC fixtures and festivals against other Advanced Coaching Centres in the South West Region and a fixture programme that will involve playing against mixed teams predominantly during School Holidays and occasional weekends.

We encourage players playing in Girls Teams and Mixed Teams to attend the trials as well as those who play football with their school.

 To be eligible for selection for the ACC, girls must be playing in an affiliated grassroots club during the 2018-19 season and be eligible to represent England.

Trials for the ACC will take place as detailed below:

Open Trials 1

Players not in an FA Advanced Coaching Centre or Regional Talent Club during the 2017-2018 season. If you were involved in the GFA Development Centre or FA Skills Extra Programme then you will need to attend the Open Trials.

Monday 2nd July 2018

(Session 1 - 5.45pm - 7.15pm)

U12’s (School Years 6 & 7 from September 2018) 

(Session 2 - 7.30pm - 9.00pm)

U14’s (School Years 8 & 9 from September 2018)

U16’s (School Years 10 & 11 from September 2018)

*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time for Registration

 Invite Trials Phase 1

 Players invited from Open Trials plus 2017-18 FA ACC and Regional Talent Club Players

Monday 9th July 2018

U12’s (School Years 6 & 7 from September 2018) – 5.45pm – 7.15pm

 U14’s (School Years 8 & 9 from September 2018) – 7.30pm – 9.00pm

U16’s (School Years 10 & 11 from September 2018) – 7.30pm – 9.00pm

*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time for Registration

Invite Trials Phase 2

 Players invited from Phase 1 of the Invite Trials

Monday 16th July 2018

U12’s (School Years 6 & 7 from September 2018) – 5.45pm – 7.15pm

U14’s (School Years 8 & 9 from September 2018) – 7.30pm – 9.00pm

U16’s (School Years 10 & 11 from September 2018) – 7.30pm – 9.00pm

*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time for Registration

NB Trial Times for all dates are subject to change depending on trial numbers.

 To register your place for the trials please complete the Registration Form using the link below.

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ACCTrials1819