EVENTS / 2027 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD TRIALS INFORMATION
Elwood City SC is inviting committed players to register for Development Squad trials for Season 2027.
Development Squads are designed for players who are ready for a full year program of football including more training, games, tournaments and much more!
TRIALS INFORMATION
| Trials Weeks | Week of 19 October and week of 26 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Two trials per age group |
| Venue | TBD |
| Registration | Players must register online before attending |
| Selection | Selected players will be offered a place in a 2027 Development Squad |
Weekly Trials Schedule
Tuesday
2 Sessions
Boys U9–U10
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Boys U11–U12
6:45 – 7:45 pm
Wednesday
2 Sessions
Girls U13–U14
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Boys U14–U15
6:45 – 7:45 pm
Thursday
2 Sessions
Boys U7–U8
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Boys U13
6:45 – 7:45 pm
Friday
1 Session
Boys U16–U18
6:30 – 8:00 pm
| TIME | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 pm |
Boys U9–U10
5:30–6:30 pm
|
Girls U13–U14
5:30–6:30 pm
|
Boys U7–U8
5:30–6:30 pm
|
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| 6:00 pm | ||||
| 6:30 pm |
Boys U11–U12
6:45–7:45 pm
|
Boys U14–U15
6:45–7:45 pm
|
Boys U13
6:45–7:45 pm
|
Boys U16–U18
6:30–8:00 pm
|
| 7:00 pm | ||||
| 7:30 pm | ||||
| 8:00 pm |
NOTE: A 15-minute changeover applies between the 5:30 pm and 6:45 pm groups on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
AGE ELIGIBILITY FOR SEASON 2027
| Age Group | Birth Year |
|---|---|
| U7 | 2020 |
| U8 | 2019 |
| U9 | 2018 |
| U10 | 2017 |
| U11 | 2016 |
| U12 | 2015 |
| U13 | 2014 |
| U14 | 2013 |
| U15 | 2012 |
| U16 | 2011 |
| U17 | 2010 |
| U18 | 2009 |
AFTER SELECTION
Selected squads will begin their pre-season block in the weeks starting 16 November, 23 November, 30 November, 7 December and 14 December.
Teams train twice per week. The confirmed squad training timetable will be shared after selections.
Football boots or runners suitable for the surface
Shin guards and comfortable training clothing
A drink bottle