Our Junior Trials are open to everyone, and we are always keen to welcome new players. Our U13 to U16 Trials will be held in April 2025. Trials for our U12 squad will take place at a later date which is still to be confirmed.

Key details regarding trials are below. More information will be sent out to all trialists prior to trials. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

When are trials?
U13 / U14 - Tuesday 22nd April 2025, 6-9pm
U15 / U16 - Tuesday 29th April 2025, 6-9pm

Registration will open from 5:45pm.

There will be a second round of trials on Tuesday 6th May 2025 for selected athletes only.

U12 - to be confirmed, registration is not currently open

Where are trials being held?
Wellingborough School, London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX

How old do I have to be to trial?
U15 / U16 - current school years 9 & 10, i.e. born between 1st September 2009 and 31st August 2011

U13 / U14 - current school years 7 & 8, i.e. born between 1st September 2011 and 31st August 2013

How much does it cost to trial?
There is a non-refundable trial fee of £5. A trial “ticket” should be purchased on our website, via the Shop. If you are not already a member of Pitchero, you will need to make an account to do so. Accounts should be made in the name of a parent/guardian.

Make sure to include the name of the player you are purchasing a ticket for when prompted, so that your payment is correctly allocated. Do not apply to join a team at this time.

Any problems using Pitchero should be sent to northants_storm@yahoo.com where we will get back to you as soon as we can (please be aware this is a busy time for us so there may be a delay in responding).

How do I register?
Please make payment as specified above and complete the registration form available here:
https://forms.gle/uWRSJ1WtAxPQYAgL9

A separate form is required for each athlete trialling.

Registration closes on Friday 18th April 2025.

I am unable to attend the trial date, am I able to trial at another time?
Please complete a trial registration form and send an email to northants_storm@yahoo.com to let us know you are unable to attend. We will do our best to make alternative arrangements. This may include trialling at a training session in the weeks before/after trials or trialling in the autumn.

What happens if I am selected?
All athletes will be contacted via email following trials and informed whether they have been invited to the second round of trials, or if they have been unsuccessful at this time.

The second round of trials will be held on Tuesday 6th May 2025. This will be by invitation only.

U13/U14 and U15/U16 training will then be held on Tuesday evenings at Wellingborough School, as we prepare for the Regional League Qualifying Tournaments, on Sunday 15th June for U14s and Sunday 29th June for U16s. Attendance at the Qualifying Tournaments is compulsory. Therefore, if you are not able to attend the appropriate date for your age group, it is vital this is noted on your trial registration form.

Please note, training nights are subject to change from September 2025. Our junior set up for 2025/26 will be determined based on the calibre of athletes trialling and number of athletes selected, both of which could affect allocation of training nights.

Who should I contact if I have a question about the club or trials process?
Any questions can be sent to northants_storm@yahoo.com where we will get back to you as soon as we can (please be aware this is a busy time for us so there may be a delay in us responding).