The Parramatta Eels are excited to announce upcoming trials for players to join the Club's Elite Pathways program.
This is an incredible opportunity for talented young players to showcase their skills and earn a place in Parramatta's prestigious development squads.
As of now and up until Friday 11 August, clubs can nominate players to trial for the following squads as part of the Eels' Elite Pathways:
- U14 Male Development Squad
- U15 Male Development Squad
- U16 Male Development Squad
- U17 Harold Matthews Cup Squad
- U19 SG Ball Cup Squad
*Please note the nomination process for Female Pathways will open from Friday 4 August. See details here.
The nomination process has been designed to be fair and competitive. The nomination quota details for each age group and corresponding vision are as follows:
U13 in 2023 trialing for 2024 U14 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
- U13 DIVISION 1 teams can nominate a maximum of 12 players per team.
- U13 DIVISION 2 teams can nominate a maximum of 4 players per team.
- U13 DIVISION 3 teams can nominate a maximum of 3 players per team.
U14 in 2023 trialing for 2024 U15 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
- U14 DIVISION 1 teams can nominate a maximum of 12 players per team.
- U14 DIVISION 2 teams can nominate a maximum of 4 players per team.
- U14 DIVISION 3 teams can nominate a maximum of 3 players per team.
U15 in 2023 trialing for 2024 U16 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
- U15 DIVISION 1 teams can nominate a maximum of 12 players per team.
- U15 DIVISION 2 teams can nominate a maximum of 4 players per team.
- U15 DIVISION 3 teams can nominate a maximum of 3 players per team.
U16 in 2023 trialing for 2024 U17 HAROLD MATTHEWS SQUAD
- U16 DIVISION 1 teams can nominate a maximum of 10 players per team.
- U16 DIVISION 2 teams can nominate a maximum of 4 players per team.
U17 or U18 in 2023 trialing for 2024 U19 SG BALL SQUAD
- U18 DIVISION 1 teams can nominate a maximum of 10 players per team.
- U18 DIVISION 2 teams can nominate a maximum of 4 players per team.
All trials will be held at McCredie Park, Guildford.
Please note only nominations from club secretaries and team coaches or managers will be accepted.
Squad trial dates are as follows:
| Date | Squad | Venue | Age in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 23 | U14 Development | McCredie Park, Guildford | 13 |
| 15 Sep 23 | U16 Development | McCredie Park, Guildford | 15 |
| 18 Sep 23 | U15 Development | McCredie Park, Guildford | 14 |
| 20 Sep 23 | Harold Matthews | McCredie Park, Guildford | 16 |
| 22 Sep 23 | SG Ball | McCredie Park, Guildford | 18 |
These trials mark a terrific opportunity for players to join the Parramatta Eels Elite Pathways program and progress their rugby league development. Wishing the best of luck to all of our triallists!
