Girls in a line before a game

Essex County Schools FA - Girls County Trials

Nominations for the U14 and U16 teams are now open

For the 2023/24 season, Essex County Schools Football Association will be selecting Girls for the U14 (Years 8 & 9 only) and the U16 (Years 10 & 11 only) age groups to play in the South East England Schools Cup competitions.

Matches take place ordinarily on Saturday mornings however, some games might take place on Friday evenings. Nominations are welcome from school PE departments only. Please carefully consider your nominations, that can be made by clicking below.

MAKE A NOMINATION

The County Schools teams do not replace Grassroots football.  Players can still play for their regular team however, if girls play within the JPL fixtures may clash.

TRIAL DATES AND VENUES

  • U16 Girls North - Wednesday 27th Sep 3pm–6pm - Melbourne Park 3G, Chelmsford CM1 2EH.

North = Schools in the Local Authority of Tendring, Colchester, Braintree, Maldon, Uttlesford, Harlow, Epping Forest, Basildon, Chelmsford and Brentwood

  • U16 Girls South - Thursday 28th Sep 3pm–6pm - Melbourne Park 3G, Chelmsford CM1 2EH

South = Schools in the Local Authority of Southend, Thurrock, Castlepoint & Rochford & the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Newham,  Barking & Dagenham and Havering.

  • U16 Final Trial (Invitation Only) - Monday 2nd Oct 3pm–5pm - London Marathon Playing Fields IG6 3HJ

  •  U14 Girls North Trial - Friday 29th Sep 3 30pm - 5 45pm - Shenfield High School,  CM15 8RY

North = Schools in the Local Authority of from Tendring, Colchester, Braintree, Maldon, Uttlesford, Harlow, Epping Forest, Basildon, Chelmsford and Brentwood.

  • U14 Girls South Trial - Saturday 30th Sep 9am - 12pm London Marathon Playing Fields IG6 3HJ

South = Schools in the Local Authority of Southend, Thurrock, Castlepoint & Rochford & the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Newham, Barking & Dagenham and Havering.

  • U14 Final Trial (Invitation Only) - Friday 6th Oct 3pm-5pm London Marathon Playing Fields IG6 3HJ

All Goalkeepers to trial Friday 29th September - Shenfield High School, CM15 8RY

  • U14's -  3 30pm to 4 45pm
  • U16's - 4 45pm to  5 45pm

Girls should arrive punctually in kit/suitable layers/boots/shin pads and have a drink. No Jewellery