This trial will NOT be compulsory.
Attendance is advised only after carefully considering the following points.
- This is a voluntary trial open to all currently registered Ryde Panthers U8 - U11 players from 2024 who are looking to play in an ADVANCED squad. (Division 1 and 2)
- Players from other Clubs are welcome to trial via invitation.
- Only players who participate in the trial will be considered for selection in a division 1 and 2 squad.
- There will be no impact on RPFC players who choose not to participate in the trial as they will remain with their current team >Div 3 or variation of in 2025. The make-up of the team remaining from 2024 may be affected by loss of players to the higher skilled squad.
- Participation in the trial does NOT guarantee a place in the Div 1 or 2 squads.
- If selected for the squad, and willing and able to participate as requested, it may mean moving away from current friends, coaches and managers involved with your 2024 team and training with a brand new crew.
- If selected for the Div 1 or 2 squads, additional training will be expected to remain in the squad. This is likely to look like two 1 hour training sessions per week with a dedicated JFA coach, who will also lead the team on game day.
- The additional compulsory training provided to the Div 1 or 2 squads will incur additional fees. A schedule of additional fees will be made available once the teams have been set and coaches decided upon.
The selectors at the trial will be individuals versed in the curriculum set by FNSW and skilled in grading junior players. These individuals will be impartial participants.
The one common belief of the Ryde Panthers Committee, players and parents is that the core values of our mighty club must stay intact.