Talent from across the Swans Academy Zone are invited to attend the trials for selection in the QBE Sydney Swans Academy 2023 program.
The assessment trials will involve a range of AFL skills, athletic tests and activities, with each player receiving an individual feedback report following the assessment.
The Youth Boys Trials, held every year since 2011 for players aged 9 to 12, are the main selection pathway for young footballers to join the QBE Sydney Swans Academy. The program has seen players such as Isaac Heeney, Callum Mills, Nick Blakey, Errol Gulden, Sam Wicks, Braeden Campbell, Sam Naismith and James Bell go on to play senior football for the Swans.
Trials for female players have been held for the past five years and young girls now have a Sydney Swans AFLW team to aspire to be part of with the club joining the AFLW competition in August 2022. Current AFLW players Ruby Sargant-Wilson, Ella Heads, Zoe Hurrell and Kiara Beesley have represented the the QBE Sydney Swans Academy program before finding a place on the inaugural Sydney Swans list.
Players selected at the trials will enter the QBE Sydney Swans Academy in 2023. Further details and FAQ are located in the links below.
Please note if you or your child feel unwell, or have come into contact with anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19, please DO NOT attend.
Youth Boys Open Athlete Assessment Trials 2022
VENUE: Tramway Oval (opposite the SCG) - Driver Avenue, Moore Park, NSW 2021
TIME: 4.30pm - 7.00pm
COST: $50
TRIAL DATES:
U10 Youth Boy (born in 2012) – Monday, August 29
U11 Youth Boy (born in 2011) – Tuesday August 30
U12 Youth Boy (born in 2010) – Thursday September 1
Youth Girls Open Athlete Assessment Trials 2022
VENUE: Tramway Oval (opposite the SCG) - Driver Avenue, Moore Park, NSW 2021
TIME: 4.30pm - 7.00pm
COST: $50
DATES:
U11 Youth Girl (born in 2011) - Monday, August 22
U12 Youth Girl (born in 2010) - Monday, August 22
U13 Youth Girl (born in 2009) - Wednesday, August 24
U14 Youth Girl (born in 2008) - Wednesday, August 24
