Sports Academy Trials 2021/2022
We are pleased to invite current Year 11 students to attend trials for a September 2022 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 for this year's admission per academy, please click on the relevant tab below.
Please note, to join our Sports Academy and Samuel Ryder Academy Sixth Form, students are required to achieve five 9-5 grades at GCSE including English and Mathematics, 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.
Football Trial 2022 Event Details
Date: Friday 11 February 2022
Time: 4pm - 5.30pm
Location: 3G Pitch, Samuel Ryder Academy, Drakes Drive, St Albans AL1 5AR
Registration Link: Please register via Watford FC Community Trust here
Samuel Ryder Football Academy 22/23:
These trials are for anyone currently in Year 11 - SRA and external students - wishing to combine sixth form study at Samuel Ryder Academy with an exciting football programme delivered in partnership with Watford FC's Community Sports and Education Trust.
Rugby Trial 2022 Event Details
Date: Friday 14th January 2022
Time: 4.30pm - 6.00pm
Location: 3G Pitch, Samuel Ryder Academy, Drakes Drive, St Albans AL1 5AR
The trials are for both current Samuel Ryder Academy students and external applicants.
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 suitable full kit training kit and studded boots suitable for 3G pitch. Please enter through the gates via Samuel Ryder Academy primary school entrance
- Please ensure that you comply with government guidance in relation to Coronavirus symptoms and social distancing
To register for this event, please click here.
Netball Trial 2022 Event Details
Date: Friday 14th January 2022
Time: 4.30pm - 6.00pm
Location: Sports Hall, Samuel Ryder Academy, Drakes Drive, St Albans AL1 5AR
The trials are for both current Samuel Ryder Academy students and external applicants.
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 Samuel Ryder Academy primary school entrance
- Students are requested to arrive in suitable training kit and trainers
- Please ensure that you comply with government guidance in relation to Coronavirus symptoms and social distancing
To register for this event, please click here.
