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Does Blackburn Rovers run academy trials?

Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village · Old Langho, Lancashire · Checked 5 October 2026

NoTrial information

We found no current open academy trial date in the official pages checked. Blackburn’s academy is at Brockhall Village in Old Langho. Its official academy secretary job description covers games from Under-9 to Under-21 and identifies a Category 1 academy. The club lists a head of academy recruitment, but the pages checked do not publish a player application form.

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Category1
Games programmeUnder-9 to Under-21
Academy baseBrockhall Village
Academy telephone01254 508310
Recruitment and training programmes

How recruitment works

The official pages checked do not state a trial length or public application process. Confirm both with academy staff.

  1. 01
    Club programme
    Ask through the academy contact

    The club’s academy directions page lists 01254 508310. Ask how recruitment enquiries should be sent and which ages are being considered.

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  2. 02
    Club programme
    Check the academy recruitment team

    The academy staff page identifies the recruitment department. Use club channels to confirm any approach.

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What to bring to an academy trial

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Boots for the surface (grass = FG, firm ground; 3G or astro = AG, artificial grass), shin pads, a ball, a named water bottle and plain kit (no rival club shirts). Check the club’s trial email first.

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By age group

Under-9 to Under-21These are the age groups in the club’s academy secretary job description. Under-9 means the under-nine age group for that season.
Where scouts watch
  • The official pages checked do not publish a precise academy recruitment catchment. Ask the club about travel eligibility.
If a scout calls
  1. Use the official club contact to confirm who sent the invitation.
  2. Ask for the programme, age group, venue and dates in writing.
  3. Ask when feedback will be given and how training fits around school.
Watch out

What to check before you agree

The club’s older playing philosophy page refers to Under-23s. The newer academy job description uses Under-21s.
No current open trial date was found in the pages checked.
Sources

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Updated 17 October 2026. Last verified 5 October 2026. Spotted a change? Tell us so we can check the page.

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