If you are interested in applying for a trial with Pools Centre of Excellence then we have some details of how to make an application.

The Centre of Excellence has teams from Under 8 to Under 16.

You can e-mail the Club at tony.mecalf@hartlepoolunited.co.uk or send a letter with your name, date of birth and details to the club you currently play for, also if possible the name of club manager and their telephone number.

Also give details of your position and include your main strengths.

Your e-mail should also give details of some of the upcoming fixtures you will play in.

These details will then all be forwarded to a Centre of Excellence scout, who may come along to one of the detailed fixtures.

Please note that we cannot guarantee that a scout will come along to a fixture but we will keep your records on file.