Sports Academy Trials 2021
UPDATE: TRIALS ARE POSTPONED
(NEW DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY)
At Samuel Ryder Academy, we are proud to offer a unique opportunity that allows students to combine Sixth Form entry together with competitive sports programme that offers dedicated sports training.
We are pleased to invite current Year 11 students to attend trials for a September 2021 place at our academy which offers football, rugby and netball programmes alongside a range of A-Level subjects.
To find out more about the trials being held on Saturday 23rd January 2021, please click on the relevant tab below.
If you decide to attend, you must pre-register for your chosen trial in the following way:
- Rugby applicants are requested to complete the application form here and email it to Ben Pike, Head of PE. The deadline to register for a place at the trial is Friday 15th January 2021.
- Netball applicants are requested to complete the application form here and email it to Ben Pike, Head of PE. The deadline to register for a place at the trial is Friday 15th January 2021.
- Football applicants are requested to register and book direct on the Watford FC Community Trust booking page here.
To join the Sixth Form, students are required to achieve five 9-5 grades at GCSE including English and Mathematics, (Grade 6 or above in GCSE Art and Design), in addition to the subjects specific requirements for those subjects they wish to study in the Sixth Form. To learn more about our Sixth Form school life, please click here.
Rugby Trial 2021 Event Details
UPDATE: POSTPONED
Date: Saturday 23rd January
Time and Location: 9am - 10:30am at Samuel Ryder Academy, Drakes Drive, AL1 5AR on the 3G pitch
Important Information:
- This trial is to assess the student's technical rugby ability. If successful, the student will also be required to meet Samuel Ryder Academy's academic grade requirement in order to apply to join the Sixth Form
- To attend the trial event you must pre-register using the sports academy application form
- Please arrive 15 minutes before to allow time to sign in and receive instructions about the trial
- Students are requested to arrive in full kit and with the appropriate footwear suitable for 3G pitch. Please enter through the gates via the primary school entrance
- Please ensure that you comply with government guidance in relation to Coronavirus symptoms and social distancing
Netball Trial 2021 Event Details
UPDATE: POSTPONED
Date: Saturday 23rd January
Time and Location: 9am - 10:30am at Samuel Ryder Academy, Drakes Drive, AL1 5AR on the 3G pitch
Important Information:
- This trial is to assess the student's technical netball ability. If successful, the student will also be required to meet Samuel Ryder Academy's academic Grade requirement in order to apply to join the Sixth Form
- To attend the trial event you must have previously booked a place and completed the sports academy application form
- Please arrive 15 minutes before to allow time to sign in and receive instructions about the trial. Please enter through the gates via the primary school entrance
- Students are requested to arrive in full kit and with the appropriate footwear
- Please ensure that you comply with government guidance in relation to Coronavirus symptoms and social distancing
Football Trial 2021 Event Details
UPDATE: POSTPONED
Full event details and registration for the football trial can be found here on the Watford FC Community Trust website.