2017 Swans Academy Trials

QBE Sydney Swans Academy

The 2017 Open Athlete Assessment Trials will be held for boys aged 10 - 12 years across three days from 5pm - 7pm:
U10 (born in 2007) - Monday July 3
U11 (born in 2006) - Tuesday July 4
U12 (born in 2005) - Wednesday July 5
The assessment will involve a range of skill and motor competency tests, with each player receiving an individual feedback report following the assessment.
 
FAQs
What's the refund policy?
Under no circumstances will refunds be provided. This includes refunds due to injury, sickness, registration error or change of mind.
Do I have to register and pay for the event online?
Yes, players must register and pay online using this website if they wish to participate in the event. Payments can be made via Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
Do I need to reside in the Swans Academy zone to participate in the trials?
No, players who reside outside the Swans Academy zone can participate in the event. However, players who reside outside the Swans Academy zone cannot be selected for the Swans Academy program.
How do I know whether I reside in the Swans Academy zone?
Academy zones in NSW are based on Local Government Areas. A list of LGAs aligned with the Swans Academy can be accessed <A HREF="http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/SydneySwans/Club%20Promos/SydneySwans_LGAs.pdf" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>. The updated zone surrounding the Hills District can be accessed <A HREF="http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/SydneySwans/Club%20Promos/NSWAcademyZones_SydneyNW.pdf" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>. 
Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Players must be turning a minimum of 10 years of age in 2017 to participate in the event.
I can't attend the trial date for the player's age group, can I trial on another date?
There are no opportunities for further trials in 2017 if you are unable to attend the scheduled date for the player's age group.
What are my parking/transport options for getting to and from the event?
There is two hours free parking in the Entertainment Quarter carpark, which is accessed via Lang Rd, Moore Park. Alternatively, there is limited metered parking along Driver Avenue.
The closest train station is Central and the closet bus stop is located near Sydney Boys High School along Anzac Parade.
What do I need to bring to the event?
Players must wear a plain white t-shirt, black shorts and black socks to the event. Alternatively, a plain white long sleeve tee can be worn. We will provide each player with a bib number on arrival.
Players need to bring a drink bottle, mouth guard and football boots.
There is no need to bring a printed ticket to the event. We will have a record of all players who have registered and paid. When do I find out if a player has been selected for the Academy program?
Players will receive a feedback report one month after the trials, which will state whether they have been selected for the 2018 Academy program.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Please email academy@sydneyswans.com.au or call (02) 9339 9150.

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