Register For a Trial
Are you interested in playing for the Shots?
Over the past few seasons, we have seen ten Academy players/graduates make their First Team debuts. We have seen growth within our girls academy. And we have introduced a Senior Women’s Team. Now we are on the lookout for the next rising star to wear the famous red and blue. Whether you are male, or female, if you are a young and aspiring footballer, Aldershot Town is fast becoming the place to be!
Our Academy are looking for high-level aspiring young footballers who are keen to wear the phoenix badge with pride and will be holding open trials throughout the coming season. The dates for our trials during the coming season are as follows:
Trial 1 – June/July 2025:
- Monday 30th June: Boys Under 8s, Under 9s, Under 10s, Under 11s and Under 12s, 5:00pm-6:15pm
- Monday 30th June: Boys Under 13s, Under 14s, Under 15s and Under 16s, 6:30pm-7:45pm
- Tuesday 1st July: Girls Under 13,Under 15s, Under 16s and Under 18s, 5:00pm-6:15pm
- Friday 4th July: Senior Women’s Team and Boys Under 17s-19s (Full-time football and education programme for 2025-2026), 7:00pm-8:15pm
If you are interested in attending this trial event, you can register your interest by completing the online form below:
Aldershot Town F.C. Academy Talent ID Registration Form: June/July 2025
Trial 2 – October 2025:
- Monday 27th October: Boys Under 8s, Under 9s, Under 10s, Under 11s and Under 12s, 5:00pm-6:15pm
- Monday 27th October: Boys Under 13s, Under 14s, Under 15s and Under 16s (including Full-time football and education programme for 2026-2027), 6:30pm-7:45pm
- Tuesday 28th October: Girls Under 13, Under 15s, Under 16s and Under 18s, 5:00pm-6:15pm
If you are interested in attending this trial event, you can register your interest by completing the online form below:
Aldershot Town F.C. Academy Talent ID Registration Form: October 2025
Trial 3 – December 2025:
- Monday 22nd December: Boys Under 8s, Under 9s, Under 10s, Under 11s and Under 12s, 4:00pm-5:00pm
- Monday 22nd December: Boys Under 13s, Under 14s, Under 15s and Under 16s (including Full-time football and education programme for 2026-2027), 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Monday 22nd December: Girls Under 13,Under 15s, Under 16s and Under 18s, 7:00pm-8:00pm
If you are interested in attending this trial event, you can register your interest by completing the online form below:
Aldershot Town F.C. Academy Talent ID Registration Form: December 2025
Trial 4 – February 2026:
- Monday 16th February: Boys Under 7s, Under 8s, Under 9s, Under 10s and Under 11s, 5:00pm-6:15pm
- Monday 16th February: Boys Under 12s, Under 13s, Under 14s and Under 15s, 6:30pm-7:45pm
- Tuesday 17th February: Girls Under 12s, Under 13,Under 15s, Under 16s and Under 18s, 5:00pm-6:15pm
- Friday 20th February: Senior Women’s Team and Boys Under 16s (for our Full-time football and education programme for 2026-2027), 7:00pm-8:15pm
If you are interested in attending this trial event, you can register your interest by completing the online form below:
Aldershot Town F.C. Academy Talent ID Registration Form: February 2026
Trial 5 – March/April 2026:
- Monday 30th March: Boys Under 7s, Under 8s, Under 9s, Under 10s and Under 11s, 5:00pm-6:15pm
- Monday 30th March: Boys Under 12s, Under 13s, Under 14s and Under 15s, 6:30pm-7:45pm
- Tuesday 31st March: Girls Under 12s, Under 13,Under 15s, Under 16s and Under 18s, 5:00pm-6:15pm
- Friday 10th April: Senior Women’s Team and Boys Under 16-18s (Full-time football and education programme for 2026-2027), 7:00pm-8:15pm
If you are interested in attending this trial event, you can register your interest by completing the online form below:
Aldershot Town F.C. Academy Talent ID Registration Form: March/April 2026
Trial 6 – May 2026:
- Monday 25th May: Boys Under 7s, Under 8s, Under 9s, Under 10s and Under 11s, 5:00pm-6:15pm
- Monday 25th May: Boys Under 12s, Under 13s, Under 14s and Under 15s, 6:30pm-7:45pm
- Tuesday 26th May: Girls Under 12s, Under 13,Under 15s, Under 16s and Under 18s, 5:00pm-6:15pm
- Friday 29th May: Senior Women’s Team and Boys Under 16-18s (Full-time football and education programme for 2026-2027), 7:00pm-8:15pm
If you are interested in attending this trial event, you can register your interest by completing the online form below:
Aldershot Town F.C. Academy Talent ID Registration Form: May 2026
The trials event will consist of a warm-up and technical work, before moving into match play. The sessions will also be inclusive of goalkeepers, with time allotted during the session for goalkeeper exercises, alongside outfield practices.
POST-16/UNDER 18 Full Time Football and Education Programme ROUTES
If you are interested in our post-16 football and education programme, or would like further information please complete the online form below, or contact academy@theshots.co.uk with playing background, football CV and highlights/full game.
Aldershot Town Academy: Post-16 Full-Time Programme Option Interest Form
Further information about our routes for under 18s football can be found on our under 18 pathway page.
