TRIAL SCHEDULE

UNDER 10 & UNDER 14  Boys, Girls

Eligible birth years:
U10 — 2017–2018
U14 — 2013–2014
CHECK-IN: 9:00am – 9:30am
TRIAL: 9:30am – 11:00am

UNDER 12 & UNDER 16 Boys, Girls & Mixed

Eligible birth years:
U12 — 2015–2016
U16 — 2011–2012
CHECK-IN: 10:30am – 11:00am
TRIAL: 11:00am – 12:30pm

UNDER 18 MIXED

Eligible birth years:
U18 — 2009–2010
CHECK-IN: 12:00pm – 12:30pm
TRIAL: 12:30pm – 2:00pm

UNDER 21 & OPENS MIXED

Eligible birth years — U21: 2006–2007
TRIAL DATE:
Sunday 1 November 2026
TIME: TBC & VENUE: TBC
Further information regarding the U21 Mixed and Opens Mixed trial schedule will be confirmed by Thames Valley Touch.

IMPORTANT TRIAL INFORMATION

WHAT TO BRING

Appropriate sportswear suitable for touch rugby
Touch boots or suitable running shoes
Drink bottle / plenty of water
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
A commitment to give your best effort

MOST IMPORTANTLY

Come prepared, be positive, support those around you and enjoy the opportunity to represent Thames Valley Touch.

IMPORTANT PLAYING UP A GRADE

Players must trial for their actual eligible age grade as their priority.
Any player seeking to trial or participate above their eligible age grade must have formal written dispensation submitted to the Thames Valley Touch Committee for consideration and approval. Playing up an age grade is not automatic and is subject to TVT Committee approval.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

Please ensure you have read and understood the TVT Representative Player requirements before completing your registration.

Registration confirms your intention to participate in the Thames Valley Touch Representative Programme and does not guarantee selection into a representative team.

Players selected to a representative team will be expected to meet the commitments and standards outlined in the TVT Representative Code of Conduct.

Players and their parent/guardian are responsible for ensuring that all information provided during registration is accurate and complete.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about trials, age-grade eligibility or registration, please contact Thames Valley Touch before submitting your registration.
thamesvalleytouch@gmail.com

REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAMME PATHWAY

1. REGISTER

Complete the TVT representative registration and provide all required information.

2. TRIAL

Attend your allocated age-grade trial session and participate in the assessment process.

3. SELECTION

Players are selected based on the requirements of each team, including skills, attitude, effort, teamwork and overall suitability.

4. DEVELOP

Selected players participate in team training, development opportunities and preparation for representative competition.

5. REPRESENT

Players proudly represent Thames Valley Touch at regional and national events while demonstrating the TVT values and standards.

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