YOUTH GIRLS
Trial days will be held in September 2019 for the Youth Girls Program.
U11 – Monday September 9 (born 2008)
U12 – Tuesday September 10 (born 2007)
U13 – Wednesday September 11 (born 2006)
Venue: Lakeside Oval, Driver Avenue, Moore Park, Sydney
Time: 5pm – 7pm
PLEASE NOTE: Only players who reside in the Swans Academy zone are eligible for selection in these programs. The updated zone surrounding the Hills District can be accessed here.
YOUTH BOYS
2019 Trials will be held in the July school holidays for boys in the following age groups:
U10 - Monday July 15 (born 2009)
U11 - Tuesday July 16 (born 2008)
U12 - Wednesday July 17 (born 2007)
Registrations will open in June, 2019.
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS
If you are U13 or older, there are alternative pathways into the Academy, primarily by invitation only.
1. Academy staff spot you playing for your club or school and invite you to participate in an assessment.
2. Kieren Jack Talent Search – this is an invitation only event for those who have been identified as athletically talented by Academy staff, but currently playing another sport. A trial day is held in September each year, and participants may be offered a place in the QBE Sydney Swans Academy program.
3. King Size Athlete Search – the Academy is seeking very tall boys, who are competitive, athletic and excel at sport (not necessarily AFL). A basic guide is that boys
must be a certain height by a certain age to be considered:
PLEASE NOTE: Only players who reside in the Swans Academy zone are eligible for selection in any of these programs. The updated zone surrounding the Hills District can be accessed here.
