CRICKET SCOTLAND REGIONAL TRIALS 2026/2027
For the winter/summer 2026/27 programme, Cricket Scotland Regional Trials will continue to use the online video process, in partnership with Fulltrack, to improve the accessibility for aspiring young cricketers to enter the Performance Pathway.
Through this process schools, clubs and players are invited to self nominate themselves by completing the application and uploading videos - facilitating greater opportunities to be identified and allow coaches increased time per player to make informed decisions with a desire to remove potential bias.
WHAT IS THE REGIONAL PROGRAMME?
The regional programme is the first entry point onto the national pathway in Scotland. It is the developmental stage between club/school cricket and the National Youth Squads. The programme's primary three aims are:
- To create better opportunities to provide meaningful player development experiences which broaden the talent base.
- To build foundational skill sets and competencies that allow players to perform to their maximum capability over time.
- To inspire players to commit to lifelong engagement in cricket.
HOW DOES THE PROGRAMME OPERATE?
The programme operates three (4 training centres) regions – Caledonian Highlanders North & South, Eastern Knights and Western Warriors.
Each region operate a Boys' Under 15s and Under 17s team, and there are two Girls teams across the Under 16 and Under 18 age groups (Eagles and Stormers).
ENTRY CRITERIA
Our regional programmes are open to players who live in Scotland and play their club and/or school cricket within Scotland.
This process will be open for boys and girls who are are born on or after September 1st in 2011 (U15s), 2010 (U16s), 2009 (U17s), and 2008 (U18s).
Players who are already in a regional squad do not need to submit videos.
The nomination process will be open to anyone who matches the entry/eligibility criteria above. Clubs and players are invited to self-nominate themselves by completing the application and uploading videos via Whatsapp by messaging "Hi" to +44 7882 764581. More information is available in the information pack below.
The deadline for nominations will be 5pm on Monday 31 August 2026. Our coaches will review submissions during the week of 1 - 4 September 2026. After this point, players will be notified if they have been invited for further assessment, should they wish to continue. All unsuccessful applicants will be provided feedback on areas to develop. Face-to-face trials will take place at various locations across Scotland from the 1 - 19 October. Further trial information will be communicated to successful applicants
