Saturday 6th March (9am - 12.30pm ages 11-16) (1.30pm - 5.00pm ages 16+)
Lilleshall National Training Centre, Nr Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9AT
Did you know that The Football Association runs England teams for players with disabilities? These teams train regularly and represent England in friendly internationals as well as European and World Championships. Many outstanding and talented individuals have won international honours (collecting England caps along the way!) This could be you!!!
The FA is set to hold trials for the Partially Sighted Development Squad. The aim of this day is to identify talented partially sighted players who could progress to wear the 'Three Lions' in European or World Championship.
Individuals being invited or nominated to attend may not have previously been aware of the opportunity to represent their country or aware that they classify for one of the representative teams. Players that The FA wish to identify are possibly already participating in a good level of mainstream or disability football. There may even be some individuals who are outstanding athletes in other sports but feel that they can make the switch to football.
The FA is inviting individuals to enroll to attend the day directly. However, and the most importantly, The FA is calling upon parents/carers, schools, colleges, universities, clubs or Centre of Excellence staff to identify (and nominate) individuals that they deem to have the potential to progress at this level. This is a valuable opportunity that should not be missed.
Accompanying adults will be able to view the trials from the viewing gallery at Lilleshall National Sports Centre if they wish.
Criteria to attend:
Male
Age 11-16 (under 16 on 31st August 2009) to attend 9am - 12.30pm
Age 16+ (over 16 on 31st August 2009) to attend 1.30pm - 5.00pm
To register your interest please contact Rachael Edwards, Disability Football Development Officer on 07533 816510 or rachael.edwards@somersetfa.com.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 21st February 2010.