2027 Trials & EOI — St George / Sutherland
Expression of interest links and trial windows for JDL and Youth League clubs in St George / Sutherland, verified against each club's official pages.
JDL (mixed)
Junior Development League — Football NSW's development pathway for U8–U12, run by clubs and associations.
Trials: TBA
2027 EOI announced on the club Facebook page.
U9–U12
Trials: TBA
2027 MJDL EOI for U9-U12 squads.
U9–U12
Trials: TBA · EOI Closes 30 Nov
Jotform for 2027 JDL Boys Trial.
U9–U12
Trials: Trial windows will follow Football NSW schedules. · EOI Closes 31 Dec
2027 Boys JDL (U9–U12) + Youth League (U13–U18) EOI open via ClubhouseApp; players must reside in the Sutherland Shire. SSFA + Sutherland Sharks signed an MOU (announced 15 Jul 2026) to co-manage the Shire girls & womens representative program from 2027 (shirefootball.com.au).
Girls JDL
The girls-only Junior Development League pathway for U8–U12.
U10–U18
Trials: TBA · EOI Closes 31 Dec
Jotform for 2027 GJDL and Youth Girls.
U10–U13
Trials: Trial windows to be confirmed later in 2026.
Sutherland Shire girls' representative pathway for 2027 — SSFA holds the representative licence and Sutherland Sharks operationally manage the program (announced 15 Jul 2026). Girls JDL (U10–U13) EOI open via ClubhouseApp; trial windows to be confirmed later in 2026.
Boys Youth League (BYL)
Football NSW's competitive youth pathway for boys, U13 and up.
U13–U18
Trials: TBA
Hurstville Zagreb FC (also known as Hurstville ZFC) competes in Football NSW Youth League 3. Worth knowing before you plan around it: the club says it does not hold open trials — apart from the U13s, selection is by invitation, and the way in is to submit an expression of interest so the head coach of that age group can get in touch. Its published EOI page still refers to the 2024 season, so the 2027 intake was not confirmed at the time of checking. Email info@hurstvillezfc.com to ask about the current cycle.
Trials: TBA
2027 EOI announced on the club Facebook page.
U13–U18
Trials: TBA
Google Form titled 2027 Youth League U13-U18.
U13–U18
Trials: TBA · EOI Closes 30 Nov
Jotform for 2027 Youth Boys Trial.
U13–U18
Trials: Trial windows will follow Football NSW schedules. · EOI Closes 31 Dec
2027 Boys JDL (U9–U12) + Youth League (U13–U18) EOI open via ClubhouseApp; players must reside in the Sutherland Shire. SSFA + Sutherland Sharks signed an MOU (announced 15 Jul 2026) to co-manage the Shire girls & womens representative program from 2027 (shirefootball.com.au).
Girls Youth League (GYL)
Football NSW's competitive youth pathway for girls, U13 and up.
U10–U18
Trials: TBA · EOI Closes 31 Dec
Jotform for 2027 GJDL and Youth Girls.
U14–U18
Trials: Trial windows to be confirmed later in 2026.
Sutherland Shire girls' representative pathway for 2027 — SSFA holds the representative licence and Sutherland Sharks operationally manage the program (announced 15 Jul 2026). Girls Youth League (U14–U18) EOI open via ClubhouseApp; trial windows to be confirmed later in 2026.
Private academy squads — IFA
Competitive squads run by private academies in Independent Football Australia leagues. Paid programs outside the Football NSW pathway — check fees and level fit before committing.
U7–U14
Trials: Term 3 off-season registrations open — two training sessions a week plus squads in the IFA Summer Competition, U7–U14. Limited spots per squad; register via the academy website. Framed as prep for 2027 and a pathway into the full-time 2027 program.
Term 3 off-season program open for registration: two training sessions a week plus squads competing in the IFA (Independent Football Australia) Summer Competition, U7–U14, based at Kingsgrove North High School, St Albans Road, Kingsgrove. Marketed as match-fitness prep for 2027 and a pathway into the academy's full-time 2027 program. Limited positions per squad. Register at footballbrilliance.com.au/register-now.
U8–U16
Trials: Remaining trial sessions: Mon 17, Fri 21 and Wed 26 Aug 2026 at Beverly Hills Park — U8–U9 5:00pm, U10–U12 6:10pm, U13–U16 times to be advised. The earlier sessions on 3, 7 and 12 Aug have passed. Register through the form on the academy's website.
2026/27 sdb Competitive Football Program (IFA). Squads are trial-based and hand-selected across U8–U16 (born 2018–2010), training at Beverly Hills Park with matches at Wanderers Football Park. No fee published. Register through the form at soccerdebrazil.com/competitivefootball, or enquire on 0414 580 591 or info@soccerdebrazil.com.
Private academy squads — SPL
Squads entered in the Sydney Premier League, an independent academy competition. Paid programs outside the Football NSW pathway.
U7–U13
Trials: EOI open now via the online form; ESMS invites selected applicants to trial. U7–U13, based in Miranda.
ESMS (Every Season My Season) elite program for committed U7–U13 players, based at 7 Kiama Street, Miranda. Selection is via EOI form then a trial invitation; the academy cites pathways to NPL1–3, A-League and overseas academies. No public trial dates or fees listed. (Merged duplicate org #212 into #185.)
U7–U12
Trials: Trial 2 for U7–U12 on Friday 24 July 2026 — U7/U8 4:15pm, U9/U10 5:00pm, U11/U12 5:45pm. Register via the elite program form.
Focus Football Development elite/SPL squad trials for U7–U12 (born 2015–2021). Trial 2 runs Friday 24 July 2026 in age-tiered sessions: U7 & U8 at 4:15pm, U9 & U10 at 5:00pm, U11 & U12 at 5:45pm. Register via the online elite program form. Venue and fees not published on the graphic.
U7–U12
Trials: Applications open for the Full-Time Program (SPL Season 3, 9 Oct – 6 Dec 2026), U7–U12 (born 2014–2019). Limited places per age group.
M5 Football full-time program — the top tier of the M5 pathway, a selective, high-commitment SPL environment. Applications open for SPL Season 3 (9 October – 6 December 2026) for U7–U12 (born 2014–2019); places limited across each age group. Apply via the website. No fee published.
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