PitchPlay Partners with Jets FC to Support European Development Tour & Trials
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PitchPlay is proud to announce a new partnership with Jets FC, supporting their upcoming European Development Tour & Trials. This is an exciting opportunity designed to help ambitious players gain exposure to professional football environments overseas.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to player development, welfare, and long-term pathways within the game. Together, PitchPlay and Jets FC aim to provide players with not only access to elite opportunities, but also the guidance and support needed to navigate them successfully.
“Opportunities like this can be career-defining for young players"
PitchPlay's Head of Welfare, Joe England said “Our role is to ensure athletes are supporting the delivery of the trial event and tour, as well as making sure the players are properly supported through the pressure, preparation, and transition that come with exposure to professional environments.”
European Development Tour & Trials – Key Details
The Jets FC European Development Tour Trials will take place from April 9th to April 12th at a venue to be confirmed. During this period, players will be assessed by experienced coaches visiting from the UK and Poland, offering valuable insight into European football standards and expectations.
From the trial group, a select squad of players will be chosen to travel to Poland in the summer of 2026 for a two-week European tour, where they will compete in showcase matches against four professional clubs. These fixtures are designed to replicate professional environments and give players meaningful exposure on an international stage.
In addition, scouts from the participating clubs and other professional organisations will be in attendance, actively identifying talent with the aim of supporting players toward potential professional contracts.
Who Can Register
Registration is open to players aged 18–23 who are residing in Antigua & Barbuda and the OECS.
The registration fee is $120 USD per player, with all participants receiving the opportunity to be evaluated within a structured, professional trial environment.
As the deliver partner and independent welfare and player support organisation, PitchPlay’s involvement ensures that athlete wellbeing remains central throughout the process. Trials, travel opportunities, and professional exposure can be transformative experiences, but they also bring pressure, uncertainty, and high expectations.
“We want our players to experience football at the highest possible level, but also to feel supported as people”
Jets FC has consistently demonstrated a commitment to searching for genuine pathways for players, and this European Development Tour represents another significant step in opening doors internationally. PitchPlay is delighted to work alongside Jets FC to ensure these opportunities are delivered responsibly, transparently, and with player welfare at the forefront.
Contact us for further information or register your place here
