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Derby County Female Talent Pathway Trials

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Derby County Female Talent Pathway are excited to announce information regarding trials for the 2025/26 season. These will take place throughout June. Details shown below:

All age groups listed below are for the 2025/2026 season so please ensure you register your child/yourself for the age group that they will be next season. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 28th May 2025. Once the deadline is closed, you will receive an email with further details regarding the trials.

The venue for the trials will be shared on confirmation email following your application. 

Phase 1 - Sunday 8th June 2025

Under 9's - Under-12s will be open trials. Under-13s - Under-16s will be invite only following assessment of your application. 

Arrival TimePitch TimeAge Group
08:4509:15 – 10:30 Under-9s and Under-10s 
11:00 11:30 – 12:45Under-11s and Under-12s
14:0014:30 – 15:45Under-13s and Under-14s 
16:1516:45 – 18:00Under-15s and Under-16s 

Phase 2 - Week Commencing Monday 9th June 2025

Phase 2 will be invite only following the first trial.

Arrival Pitch TimeAge GroupsDates
19:0019:30 – 21:00

Under-9s 

Under-10s 

Under-13s

Tuesday 10th June 2025
19:0019:30 – 21:00

Under-11s 

Under-14s 

Wednesday 11th June 2025
19:00 19:30 – 21:00

Under-12s

Under-15s 

Under-16s

Thursday 12th June 2025

All players must pre-register and you will be contacted directly to confirm your place. After the first stage of the trial process, players will be contacted to confirm whether they will be invited to progress through the recruitment stages.

Register for trials

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