Cambridge United Football Club

SCHOLARSHIP &
PROFESSIONAL TRIALS 2013
Professional Trials for Players aged 16+

Whos The Trial For?

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Cambridge United FC are offering aspiring footballers the opportunity to attend an open trial with the club on Wednesday 30 and Thursday
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31 October, 2013. The trial is aimed at players aged 16+, who are not currently registered to a professional club. Players must have a passport
from an EU country to have the chance to progress. Should you not currently have an EU passport, you may still participate in the trial but you
must be aware of the difficulties surrounding a work permit to play in the UK and subsequently it would be unlikely that you could be offered a
contract or trial.
Why Cambridge United FC?
Cambridge United have a rich heritage of producing and developing players. In the current first team squad, ten players have come through our
youth system. In recent years Cambridge United have played a crucial part in the development of several players in the Premier League and
Football League. In our current squad our oldest player is only 26 highlighting our policy of developing ambitious, young players.
What is the cost?
The cost for the trial is 65 per player. All applicants must submit their payment with their application payment will not be accepted on the
day of the trial. All cheques must be made payable to Cambridge United Football Club. Alternative currency cannot be accepted so any non-UK
player wishing to pay for the trial should email trials.cambridgeunited@hotmail.co.uk for account details for a bank transfer.
The cost of the trial includes:
- A SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness) session for outfield players and a goalkeeping session for goalkeepers with our UEFA qualified coaches.
- Technical and endurance sessions overseen by first team coaching staff.
- Lunch on the first training day.
- Minimum 60 minutes playing time on the pitch at Cambridge United Football Clubs R Costings Abbey Stadium.
- Individual feedback from Cambridge United first team scouts.
- The opportunity to win a trial or contract at Cambridge United FC.
Players will need to report to R Costings Abbey Stadium, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LN on both days of the trial.
Will I receive Confirmation of my place on the trial?
All players will be informed by email at the earliest possible opportunity. Spaces are limited and as a result the club will be confirming places on
a first come first serves basis. Please send your application form along with payment as soon as possible to improve your chance of securing a
place.
Wednesday 30th October
10:00 Arrive at stadium
10:15 Depart stadium (Group 1 to stay at stadium / Group 2 to Training Venue)
10:30 Morning Session (Group 1 physical work in gym / Group 2 technical sessions)
12:00 Finish Morning Training
12:15 Lunch
13:15 Depart stadium (Group 1 to Training Venue / Group 2 to stay at stadium)
13:30 Afternoon Session (Group 1 technical sessions / Group 2 physical work in gym)
15:00 Finish
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Thursday 31 October
09:00 Group 1 arrive at stadium
09:20 11:05 Group 1 games
11:05 Group 1 finish
11:05 Group 2 arrive at stadium
11:25 13:10 Group 2 games
13:10 Group 2 finish
What happens in the event of a player cancelling?
In the event of a cancellation from a player, the 65 paid is non-refundable. This is non-negotiable. Should bad weather make the playing
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surface unplayable, the matches on Thursday 31 October will be played at an alternative venue.
What happens in the event of Cambridge United FC cancelling the trial?
Players are asked not to contact the club but check their email, up until 24 hours before the trial in case of cancellation. Should the trial be
running as per arranged, Cambridge United FC will not be in contact. Contact will only be made in the event of a cancellation.

PROFESSIONAL & SCHOLARSHIP TRIALS 2013

Contact trials.cambridgeunited@hotmail.co.uk for more details

Please complete the following slip and attached forms and return them together with a cheque for 65 made payable to Cambridge United
Football Club (please put your full name and October open trials on the reverse of the cheque).
Please send to: Ben Strang, Chief Scout, Cambridge United FC, R Costings Abbey Stadium, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LN.
Name: ______________________________________________________________

Date of Birth:_______________________________

Address:
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Postcode: _____________________________________________
Home Telephone: _______________________________________________

Mobile: ____________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I enclose payment of: ___________________

Player Profile
Player Name: ___________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ___________________________________________________
Please state your three favoured positions in a conventional 4-4-2 formation:
1:
2:
3:
Please be aware that there may be times in the trial process where we ask you to play in a different
position. However this time will be minimised as much as possible in order for us to see in your best
position.

Please insert a recent passport

photo of yourself here

Current Height: _________________________

Current Weight: ______________________

Please give us a short summary (no more than 50 words) of your football career experience to date:
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Trialist - Declaration of Fitness:

Name of Player: ___________________________________________________

I being the above named player declare that I am fully fit to attend and participate
in a training period with Cambridge United Football Club.

In the event of me sustaining any injury whilst playing or training with Cambridge United Football
Club during my training period, I agree that Cambridge United Football Club have no liability or
responsibility other than me receiving treatment as deemed necessary by the clubs physiotherapist
(at no cost to the club i.e. referrals). This treatment will cease at the end of my training period with
Cambridge United Football Club.

The above will apply whether my training is at Cambridge Uniteds request or at my own request.

Signed by the said Player: ___________________________________

Date: __________________

Countersigned by parent/guardian: ____________________________ Date: __________________

CUFC Youth & Community Trust: ______________________________

Date: __________________

Trialist Medical Form:

Name of Player: _____________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ____________________
1: Does the above person:
Have a medical condition requiring medical treatment or medication?
Y/N
Have an allergy to certain medications?
Y/N
Is he able to administer his own medication?
Y/N
Please give details of medical condition/treatments or allergies to medications below:
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2: Has he been in contact with any contagious or infectious disease or suffered
from anything in the last four weeks that may become contagious or infectious?
Y/N
If yes, please give details:
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3: Does he have any special dietary requirements?
Y/N
If yes, please give details:
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4: I wish to draw the following to the coaches attention (e.g. allergies, phobias, recent operations or
treatments, other conditions which may affect fitness to participate in certain activities):
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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5. Emergency Contact Information:
Main

Alternative

Name:
Relationship:
Address:

Contact Numbers:

Day:
Evening:

Family Doctor Details

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Address:
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BEFORE SIGNING THIS FORM IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THAT;

While the medical staff will take all reasonable care of the player, neither they, nor Cambridge United FC, can necessarily be held liable
in respect of loss of or damage to property or injury suffered by the young person arising out of the trip, unless such loss, damage or
injury results from the negligence of Cambridge United FC, its employees or official volunteers.
Signed: __________________________________________________
By parent/guardian if under age of 18

Date: _________________________