Tamil Nadu Football Association Announces Selection Trials for Junior National Championships

Tamil Nadu, June 25, 2024: The Tamil Nadu Football Association has announced the dates and venues for the selection trials to form the state teams for the upcoming Junior National Football Championships. The trials for both girls and boys will be held separately, with specific age criteria for eligibility.

Junior Girls Trials:

The selection trials for the Junior Girls team will take place on June 27 and 28, 2024, at the NPR Group of Institutions in Dindigul District. The venue is located at NPR Nagar, Uluppakudi (Post), Punnapatti Village, Natham, with the PIN code 624401.

Players born between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2010, are eligible to participate in these trials. Interested players are required to report at 4:00 PM on June 26, 2024, for certificate verification. They should come prepared with their full playing kit.

For any assistance or queries regarding the girls' trials, participants can contact:

- Mr. K. Kalyanasundaram, Physical Director, NPR Group of Institutions (Mobile: 9600669964)

- Mr. Easakku (Mobile: 9894169721)

- Ms. Abarna, Coach (Mobile: 6381036145)

Junior Boys Trials:

The selection process for the Junior Boys team will be conducted on June 28 and 29, 2024, at the Race Course Stadium in Madurai. Boys born between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2010, are eligible to participate.

Aspiring players should report at the venue at 4:00 PM on June 27, 2024, for certificate verification. They are instructed to bring their full playing kit.

For any assistance or information regarding the boys' trials, participants can reach out to:

- Mr. Ramesh Babu (Mobile: 8667832640)

- Mr. Benny (Mobile: 9952452864)

Required Documents:

All participants, both boys and girls, are required to bring the following original documents for verification:

1. Aadhar Card

2. Birth Certificate issued by competent government authorities

3. School or College Mark Sheet

4. Passport (Optional)

This announcement comes as part of the Tamil Nadu Football Association's efforts to select the best young talent to represent the state in the upcoming Junior National Football Championships. The trials are expected to attract numerous aspiring footballers from across the state, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their skills and potentially earn a spot on the state team.

The association emphasizes the importance of adhering to the age criteria and bringing all necessary documents to ensure a smooth selection process. With separate trials for boys and girls, the association aims to give equal opportunities to young footballers of both genders to pursue their passion at the national level.

As the trials approach, young football enthusiasts across Tamil Nadu are gearing up for this significant opportunity to take their first step towards representing their state on the national stage.