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New PDP Centre in Haverhill - Ipswich Town News

Town are to open a new invite-only Player Development Programme (PDP) centre for boys aged U7 to U12 in Haverhill at the New Croft, with free open trials taking place on Monday 14th August.

The trials, ahead of the new term in September, for boys including goalkeepers in school years two, three and four - U7/8/9s - will start at 6pm (arrive for 5.30pm), while trials for those in years five, six and seven - U10/11/12s - will start at 7pm (arrive for 6.30pm). Screw-in or moulded studs only, no blades or trainers.

To register for the trials email richard.boreham@itfc.co.uk titled ‘Haverhill trial’, stating the player’s full name, his date of birth, school year for September 2017 and whether he is a goalkeeper or an outfield player, as well as parental contact details.

Further information on the PDPs, which were launched across venues in Suffolk and Essex last summer, can be found here.

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