There are trials coming up for the only Girls Football School of Excellence programme in Derbyshire and we have all the details about dates and how girls of outstanding ability can register for a development programme that could lead them to full international honours.

Here are the dates of the forthcoming trials:-

June 16th, 23rd, 30^th and July 7^th

Lees Brook Community Sports College

Morley Road

Chaddesdon

Derby, DE21 4QX

6.30pm to 8.30pm (on grass)

June 19^th, 26^th, July 3^rd,10^th

Tupton Hall Sports College

Station New Road

Old Tupton

Chesterfield

S42 6LG

6.30pm to 8.30pm

The Derbyshire Centre of Football Excellence operates under the jurisdiction of the Football Association and is considered to be the pathway for future England international footballers.

The purpose of the Centre is to identify players of outstanding ability and place them in a technical and educational programme designed to produce excellence in conjunction with personal development.

The Centre offers a comprehensive 36 weeks course which includes training twice weekly and a regular games programme against other Centres, including Aston Villa, Birmingham. Stoke City and Wolves.

The technical syllabus will be led by former England Under 17 Head Coach Jane Haslam.

Players will be continually assessed during the trial period and successful applicants will be invited to a player/parents introductory workshop - after which they will be offered a contract with the Centre.

To take part girls can simply register on the day but need to ensure they are properly kitted out with shirts, shorts, football boots, training shoes, shin pads, sun protection, and a drink.

For details, and to register, contact Centre manager Stewart Rowley on 07720 889661 or e-mail s.rowley3@ntlworld.com 

Opportunities to join the Centre are also available on an ongoing basis throughout the season by contacting Stewart Rowley who will arrange a trial.