Question 1

Which age-groups do the Celtic FC Academy cover?

Accepted Answer

As well as the Celtic Reserves team, there are 4 Academy strands: Professional Academy (Under 18s), Intermediate Academy in partnership with East Dunbartonshire Council (Under 13s, 14s, 15s & 16s), Junior Academy (Under 10s, 11s & 12s), Development Centres (5 years old and above)

Question 2

How do children get trials with the Celtic FC Academy?

Accepted Answer

The Academy does not offer trials. We have a team of scouts who are committed to finding the next generation of players via various boys’ clubs and school football teams throughout Scotland and Ireland.

Question 3

Where and how often do the Celtic FC Academy teams train?

Accepted Answer

Junior Academy and Under 13s teams: Train 3 times per week at Barrowfield, which is 5 minutes from Celtic Park. Intermediate teams (Under 14 – Under 16): Train at our state of the art Lennoxtown complex or St Ninian’s High School, 7 times per week. Under 18s: Train at Barrowfield and Celtic Park 9 times per week over 5 days. Development centres: Based in Glasgow (Toryglen), Grangemouth (Little Kerse) and Irvine (Circuit).

Question 4

What do Celtic FC Academy training sessions involve?

Accepted Answer

Understandably, each age range has a different approach to training, however the overall Academy philosophy is to build up each person as an individual and then as a player. This is achieved in a number of ways, from individual consultations, assessments and development programmes, to the more technical and physical elements of training, such as pitch based physical conditioning, possession-based activities and tactical organisation.

Question 5

Where do the Celtic FC Academy teams play?

Accepted Answer

Cup competitions: Begin from the age of 16, with league football commencing when boys join the U18s team. Competitive matches: Take place at Lennoxtown and Barrowfield. Tournaments abroad: Children also compete in many tournaments abroad including visits to Holland, France and Germany. All of which are funded by the Academy.

Question 6

How is the Celtic FC Academy Funded?

Accepted Answer

We are partially funded by Celtic Pools, with proceeds from this and the Paradise Windfall draw, given to support the Academy. You can find out more about Celtic Pools at celticfc.com/celtic-pools

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