Trial Information for 2026

Do you want to challenge yourself against some of the strongest teams and players from all over Sydney?

If you’re up for the challenge, look no further than The Football Factory Academy.

Registrations to trial are currently open for The Football Factory Academy. Before the start of a season we invite any and all players who want to take their football to the next level to trial for our Academy teams.

If you would like to trial for our Academy, or check trial dates, times and locations, please do so using the register to trial button above. As always, you can subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you don’t miss out on announcements including future Academy trial dates.

Our Academy gives players a platform to challenge themselves against quality opposition. If you are a current or previous Development Squad member we suggest the Academy as the next step in advancing your football development. If you’re looking to improve your child’s football skills in preparation for the Academy, we recommend our Development Squad programs.

 

Trial dates 

Date	Location	Training  times
Wednesday 2nd of September 9th of September	Lionel Watts (Synthetic 5)	5pm: U7s, U8s 6pm: U9s, U10s, U11s
Friday 4th of September	Wyatt Reserve, Belrose	5pm: U7s & U8s 6pm: U9s, U10s & U11s

 

Competition dates 

Summer Competition 

Round 1	October 11
Round 2	October 18
Round 3	October 25
Round 4	November 1
Round 5	November 8
Round 6	November 15
BACK-UP	November 22
BACK-UP	November 29
BACK-UP	December 6
BACK-UP	December 13
BACK-UP	December 20

Take Your Football to Spain This Easter – Exclusive to Our Academy Players

For players who are serious about taking their football further, our Spanish Football Camp in Pamplona returns for its second edition this Easter — offering 10 incredible days training with C.A. Osasuna, a LaLiga club renowned for developing young players.

Players will train daily with Osasuna Academy coaches and experience the professional football environment in Spain. And the experience goes far beyond the pitch:

• Train at C.A. Osasuna’s professional training facilities
• Perform in front of Adidas and LaLiga scouts at selected sessions
• Watch Osasuna vs Real Madrid live in a LaLiga stadium
• Experience life inside a professional Spanish football club and meet first-team players
• Learn from specialists in nutrition, psychology and player development
• Receive personalised coaching and an individual player feedback report
• Immerse yourself in Spanish football, language and culture

This is a small-group, high-level football experience designed for Academy players who want to challenge themselves, develop their game and experience football in one of the world’s greatest footballing countries.

Our own Ion Barbarin will accompany and coach the players throughout the tour, providing a familiar face from The Football Factory and supporting them during their entire Spanish experience.

5–14 April 2027
Pamplona, Spain

Spaces are strictly limited.

If you are interested in your child joining us, please get in touch with Ion for further information or to request the full tour brochure.

[email protected]

 

Additional Information

The Football Factory Academy provides members a platform to challenge themselves against quality opposition in up to 80 competitive games each year.

For Academy teams, the Independent Football Australia Cup involves playing 2 matches per team each Match Day played on Sundays at Wanderers Football Park at Blacktown.

If you would like further information about The Football Factory’s Academy please contact us on (02) 9972 7766.

If you have been sent an offer after trials to register for the Academy, please register using the accept your offer button on this page.

Elite Development Classes

The Football Factory Academy recommends our Elite Development Classes to a select few that our coaching staff have identified will benefit from the program. If you have received an offer for these classes you can register using the button below.