Player Trials 2021
PLAYER TRIALS (Wellington United and BNU Alliance)
The Alliance is a collaboration between the two clubs. It also allows those players that wish to play at a premier level the opportunity to play in the strongest competition possible. This helps ensure that players play with those of a similar ability and therefore in an appropriate grade. This benefits all players whether they end up in a club or alliance team.
The trials are intended to be a fun, enjoyable experience for the kids and will be a mix of drills and games. We would encourage all players to trial. If a player wishes to be considered for an Alliance team they must attend trials. If your child wishes to trial for an Alliance team but is not available – then you must let us know prior to 20 February.
We realise some players may wish to only be considered for teams within their home club. If this is the case they do not need to trial.
Players must be registered with either WU or BNU to trial. Please ensure you have registered and paid by the 20 February. You can register for Wellington United here.
Please wear football boots and shin pads. Please bring a drink bottle.
Any changes /postponements will be placed on the facebook pages of WU and BNU
TRIAL DETAILS
UNDER 9
This year there will be 4 pre-season Alliance sessions for the Under 9 age group. This will be a great way for the kids to get back into football after the summer and have some fun. From these sessions Alliance teams will be selected. It would be awesome for kids to attend as many sessions as possible.
Location: Newtown Park 2 (top field)
Dates and Times: Please ensure you turn up 15min before the session to sign in.
Tuesday 23rd February - 4:15-5:15pm
Saturday 27th February- 2:30-3:30pm
Thursday 4th March - 4:15-5:15pm
Saturday 6th March - 2:30-3:30pm
At these sessions, there will also be an opportunity for parents to ask any questions about the transition from Fun Football to Mini Football. Details on the structure of Mini Football can be found here.
UNDER 10
This year there will be 4 pre-season Alliance sessions for the Under 10 age group. This will be a great way for the kids to get back into football after the summer and have some fun. From these sessions Alliance teams will be selected. Players will need to attend at least two sessions.
Location: Newtown Park 2 (top field)
Dates and Times: Please ensure you turn up 15min before the session to sign in.
Tuesday 23rd February - 4:15-5:15pm
Saturday 27th February - 3:45-4:45pm
Thursday 4th March - 4:15-5:15pm
Saturday 6th March - 3:45-4:45pm
UNDER 11
There will be two trial sessions for the Under 11 age group.
Location: Newtown Park 2 (top field)
Dates and Times: Please ensure you turn up 4:15-4:45pm to sign in.
Saturday 27th February - 5-6pm
Saturday 6th March - 5-6pm
UNDER 12
There will be two trial sessions for the Under 12 age group. We expect players to attend at least one trial.
Location: Newtown Park 2 (top field)
Dates and Times: Please ensure you turn up 5:15-5:45pm to sign in.
Saturday 27th February - 6-7pm
Saturday 6th March - 6-7pm
UNDER 13
There will be two trial sessions for the Under 13 age group.
Location: Newtown Park 2 (top field)
Dates and Times: Please ensure you turn up 12:30-1pm to sign in.
Saturday 27th February - 1:15-2:15pm
Saturday 6th March - 1:15-2:15pm
The Alliance is a collaboration between the two clubs. It also allows those players that wish to play at a premier level the opportunity to play in the strongest competition possible. This helps ensure that players play with those of a similar ability and therefore in an appropriate grade. This benefits all players whether they end up in a club or alliance team.
The trials are intended to be a fun, enjoyable experience for the kids and will be a mix of drills and games. We would encourage all players to trial. If a player wishes to be considered for an Alliance team they must attend trials. If your child wishes to trial for an Alliance team but is not available – then you must let us know prior to 20 February.
We realise some players may wish to only be considered for teams within their home club. If this is the case they do not need to trial.
Players must be registered with either WU or BNU to trial. Please ensure you have registered and paid by the 20 February. You can register for Wellington United here.
Please wear football boots and shin pads. Please bring a drink bottle.
Any changes /postponements will be placed on the facebook pages of WU and BNU
TRIAL DETAILS
UNDER 9
This year there will be 4 pre-season Alliance sessions for the Under 9 age group. This will be a great way for the kids to get back into football after the summer and have some fun. From these sessions Alliance teams will be selected. It would be awesome for kids to attend as many sessions as possible.
Location: Newtown Park 2 (top field)
Dates and Times: Please ensure you turn up 15min before the session to sign in.
Tuesday 23rd February - 4:15-5:15pm
Saturday 27th February- 2:30-3:30pm
Thursday 4th March - 4:15-5:15pm
Saturday 6th March - 2:30-3:30pm
At these sessions, there will also be an opportunity for parents to ask any questions about the transition from Fun Football to Mini Football. Details on the structure of Mini Football can be found here.
UNDER 10
This year there will be 4 pre-season Alliance sessions for the Under 10 age group. This will be a great way for the kids to get back into football after the summer and have some fun. From these sessions Alliance teams will be selected. Players will need to attend at least two sessions.
Location: Newtown Park 2 (top field)
Dates and Times: Please ensure you turn up 15min before the session to sign in.
Tuesday 23rd February - 4:15-5:15pm
Saturday 27th February - 3:45-4:45pm
Thursday 4th March - 4:15-5:15pm
Saturday 6th March - 3:45-4:45pm
UNDER 11
There will be two trial sessions for the Under 11 age group.
Location: Newtown Park 2 (top field)
Dates and Times: Please ensure you turn up 4:15-4:45pm to sign in.
Saturday 27th February - 5-6pm
Saturday 6th March - 5-6pm
UNDER 12
There will be two trial sessions for the Under 12 age group. We expect players to attend at least one trial.
Location: Newtown Park 2 (top field)
Dates and Times: Please ensure you turn up 5:15-5:45pm to sign in.
Saturday 27th February - 6-7pm
Saturday 6th March - 6-7pm
UNDER 13
There will be two trial sessions for the Under 13 age group.
Location: Newtown Park 2 (top field)
Dates and Times: Please ensure you turn up 12:30-1pm to sign in.
Saturday 27th February - 1:15-2:15pm
Saturday 6th March - 1:15-2:15pm
Alternative trial dates
In the case of serious inclement weather, we will need to use our back up field bookings (on Sunday 7th of March). Any alternative dates/times will be identified after any cancellation(s).
Information on our trial guidelines can be found here
In the case of serious inclement weather, we will need to use our back up field bookings (on Sunday 7th of March). Any alternative dates/times will be identified after any cancellation(s).
Information on our trial guidelines can be found here