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Does Doncaster Rovers run academy trials?

Eco-Power Stadium and the academy training ground · Doncaster · Checked 5 October 2026

NoTrial information

We found no current open boys’ academy trial date in the official pages checked. Doncaster’s January 2023 academy role describes a Category 3 programme for ages nine to 18. It lists the Eco-Power Stadium and the training ground as venues. U9 means Under-9s. A January 2026 recruitment update confirms the club’s focus on players from local areas.

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Category3
Published age groupsU9 to U18
Training venueEco-Power Stadium and the academy training ground
Recruitment and training programmes

How recruitment works

The official pages checked do not give a current trial timetable or length. Ask the academy to confirm the process for your child’s age group.

  1. 01
    Scouted
    Local and regional scouting

    The October 2022 recruitment role describes identifying local and regional players through youth and grassroots football. It also includes supporting families during the early stages of trials.

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  2. 02
    Club programme
    Ask the academy about recruitment

    The January 2026 update confirms an academy recruitment role covering younger groups and the Under-18s. It does not publish a current open trial date. Ask the club to confirm the correct contact route.

    Official page ↗

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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Where scouts watch
  • Local and regional youth and grassroots football
If a scout calls
  1. Ask to see the scout’s club identification.
  2. Ask the academy to confirm the invitation through its official contact route.
  3. Ask for the venue, dates and feedback arrangements before agreeing to attend.
Watch out

What to check before you agree

The venue and age-range description comes from a January 2023 role. Confirm the venue for your child’s age group.
Staff job applications are not player trial applications.
Sources

Compare every club: football trials UK 2026, by club, age and region.

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

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