Academy of Sporting Excellence Trials

For Wakefield College students studying a sport related course

Sport students playing footbal

Our Academy of Sporting Excellence and the Development Programmes offer Football, Rugby, and TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) for athletes performing at a high standard in their sport. All programmes are open to both males and females and consist of a weekly training programme with elite professional coaches including field sessions, strength & conditioning, analysis, sports therapy, competitive fixture programme and much more.

Sports trials and pre-season training for Wakefield College men’s Football and Rugby Development Programmes are listed below. The women’s leagues start a little later so the women’s football and rugby training will commence in September once College begins you can register your interest by completing the sign-up form below. We will accept all applicants onto our sports teams to guarantee everyone is in an appropriate ability team to ensure development, quality, and enjoyment.

All sessions will be at our training venue in the city centre, Stanley Royd pitches, Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, WF1 3SQ.

New student day trials for both Men’s Rugby League and Men’s football

  • Monday 6thJuly 2pm – 3.30pm
  • Tuesday 7thJuly 2pm – 3.30pm

To book a place onto pre-season training/trial please complete the form below or email celliott@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk or speak to your tutor.

Register your interest

Are you interested in representing College in any of the following competitive sports? *