IMPORTANT: SAVE THE INFORMATION INCLUDED BELOW. THESE DETAILS WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. ________________ EPAC ACADEMY TRIAL EVENT REGISTRATION Venue: Maidu Regional Park Soccer Fields (1550 Maidu Dr, Roseville, CA)Trial Day: Sunday Trial Date: 19th July 1. Arrival & Registration Please park in the designated parking area and make your way to the EPAC Registration Tent (see attached site map). At registration, players will: • Check in with our staff• Receive a numbered player sticker (to be worn on the front of their shorts)• Have a headshot taken for the selection process (internal use only)• Be directed to their coach The session will include technical practices, opposed practices and game-based activities before concluding with a short Academy presentation for parents and players. Players should arrive ready to train wearing football boots, shin pads and appropriate training clothing. Please bring a labelled water bottle. Goalkeepers should also bring goalkeeper gloves. Parents are welcome to watch from outside the playing area. To provide every player with the best opportunity to perform, we kindly ask that all coaching and feedback is left to our staff throughout the session. 2. Venue & Session Times Venue: Maidu Regional Park, Roseville Please refer to the attached site map for: • Parking• Registration Tent• Training Pitch U8, U9, U10, U11 & U12 Registration: 4:00pmTraining: 4:30pm – 5:45pmParent Meeting: 5:45pmFinish: 6:00pm U13, U14, U15 & U16 Registration: 6:00pmTraining: 6:30pm – 7:45pmParent Meeting: 7:45pmFinish: 8:00pm Players must attend their true age group for the 2026/2027 season. The event will proceed in all weather unless advised otherwise by EPAC. 3. Academy Selection The EPAC Academy is a high-performance, selection-only programme for ambitious players seeking a professional and challenging development environment. Selection is based on long-term potential, not simply current performance. Players will be assessed on: • Technical ability• Decision making• Coachability• Attitude & character• Commitment, ambition & long-term potential There are 70 Academy places available across four training groups: • U8-U10: 15 Outfield Players + 2 Goalkeepers• U11-U12: 15 Outfield Players + 2 Goalkeepers• U13-U14: 15 Outfield Players + 2 Goalkeepers• U15-U16: 15 Outfield Players + 2 Goalkeepers Following the try out, players will be placed into one of three categories: Category A – Immediate Academy OfferCategory B – Offer if places remain availableCategory C – Not selected on this occasion and encouraged to attend the next Academy Try Out in January 2027. If offered a place, please be ready to make your decision. Most programme information, including the structure, expectations and investment, is already available on our website. Successful applicants will also receive a detailed offer email with the full schedule, curriculum and next steps. 4. What Happens Next? Monday & TuesdayAcademy offers and communications sent. WednesdayFinal Academy roster confirmed. Sunday 26th JulyFirst Academy session begins. If you have any questions before Sunday, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to meeting you and wish every player the very best throughout the try out. ________________ Consent / Disclaimer By registering, parents/guardians grant permission for EPAC to use photography and video footage for coaching, promotional, website, and social media purposes unless requested otherwise in writing prior to participation. Participation is at your own risk. EPAC, its staff, coaches, and partners are not liable for injury, illness, loss, theft, or damages that may occur before, during, or after participation in the programme.
