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FA Regional Centre of Excellence

The Centre is open to boys aged 10 – 16 years old. Players are invited from National Squad impairment groups (Learning difficulties, cerebral palsy, visually impaired, deaf and amputee). Players with mild learning difficulties or have behavioural / emotional problems, to be eligible the boy would either be statemented, have special educational needs or be in receipt of supported education within mainstream school. Ideally they would have an IQ result of 70 or below.

Please find attached a trials nomination form. If you are interested in attending or would like more information please contact;


Ian Skinner
Football Development Officer (Women, Girl’s & Disability)
Tyne & Wear Sport
Northumberland FA
Whitley Park
Whitley Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 9FA

(T): 0191 270 1166 (M): 07841 923 128

Email: ian.skinner@northumberlandfa.com