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CIFA ELITE WINTER TRIAL
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Ages 15-23
november 29 – december 5, 2026
Avanca, Aveiro
Limited Places Available
7 Days Pack — High Performance
€1000

Take your game to the next level. Showcase your talent, train with experienced coaches and compete for your opportunity to progress in football.

  • Professional football coaching
  • Advanced technical and tactical development
  • Two daily training sessions — morning and afternoon
  • Official Training Kit included
  • Accommodation included
  • Four meals daily — breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner
  • Airport transfer to accommodation on arrival
  • Airport transfer from accommodation on departure day
  • Daily transport to and from training sessions
  • Individual player performance evaluation
  • Opportunity to showcase your talent
Account Name CIFA ELITE – Unipessoal Lda
Account 0673078291730
IBAN PT50 0035 0673 0007 8291 73050
SWIFT CGDIPTPL
Payment Reference Player's Full Name

After completing the payment, please send your proof of payment to:

admissions_pt@cifaelite.com

⚠️ Your registration will not be considered valid, and your place will not be reserved, until payment has been confirmed.

Send Payment Receipt
Please note that the 20% registration fee must be paid through the registration form mentioned above. The bank details provided below are intended exclusively for the payment of the remaining balance of the selected Trial Programme.

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Location

Avanca, Aveiro, Portugal

Rua Quinta Nova, Aptd. 29,
8135-000 Loulé, Algarve, Portugal

Sessions on outdoor natural grass pitches and an indoor sports hall — adapted to weather conditions.

Assessment Report

At the end of the trial evaluation, each player will receive an individual assessment report containing comprehensive information on their performance and evaluation throughout the trial period.

Player Fuel & Nutrition

  • Hydration: Continuous water supply provided and distributed by staff on the pitch.
  • Snacks: Players should bring their own light snacks (energy bars, fruit, light sandwiches) for break intervals and post-training recovery.

Health Information

Parents/guardians must inform technical staff of any medical conditions, physical limitations, or health concerns — through the registration form and directly to staff on the first day.

Booking Deposit

A 20% booking deposit is required when completing and submitting the registration form to secure the player's place at the trial.

Non-refundable deposit: In the event of withdrawal or cancellation by the player, the 20% booking deposit will not be refunded.

What Is Not Included

  • Personal Expenses: Any personal expenses incurred by players during the trial week are not included in the trial fee.
  • International Flights: For international players, flights from their country of origin to Portugal and the return journey from Portugal to their country of origin are not included.
  • Additional Snacks & Food: Snacks and food outside the meals provided and specified in the trial programme are not included. Players are responsible for their own additional snacks and food.

CIFA Elite Winter Trial

Discover all the essential information about the event, including the programme and participation details.

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The CIFA Elite Winter Trial is open to male football players aged 15 to 23 years old. All participants must fall within this age range to be eligible to take part in the trial.
The Winter Trial takes place from 29 November to 5 December in Avanca, Aveiro, Portugal. Players will participate in the trial programme throughout this period.
Yes. Training equipment will be provided to each player throughout their stay at the academy for the duration of the Winter Trial. Players will have the necessary training kit to participate in the scheduled training sessions during their stay.
Players should bring the following items for their stay:

Everyday clothing: Comfortable clothes for daily use outside training sessions.

Personal hygiene items: Toiletries and any other personal care products required for the duration of the stay.

Personal expenses: Money to cover personal expenses that are not included in the Winter Trial package.

Sports equipment: Any additional sports equipment or accessories players consider necessary for daily training, such as football boots, trainers, shin guards or other personal sporting items.
To secure a place in the Winter Trial, players must complete the official registration form and pay a 20% booking deposit through the form.

Once the payment has been completed, players must send the payment confirmation receipt to the email address indicated above.

The CIFA Elite team will then contact the player to provide further information, answer any questions and offer assistance throughout the admission process for the trial.
Yes. Every player will receive a detailed individual assessment report, regardless of the final evaluation outcome.

The report will cover the player's participation throughout the entire trial period, the different aspects assessed by the technical staff and the final evaluation results.

Our aim is to provide each player with clear, individual feedback on their performance and development throughout the Winter Trial.
The CIFA Elite Winter Trial takes place in Avanca, Aveiro, Portugal.

We have a sports complex equipped with facilities for football training sessions, as well as our own accommodation, where players stay together throughout the trial period.

This allows us to provide an integrated environment combining sporting activities and accommodation during the players' stay with the academy.
Email admissions_pt@cifaelite.com Registrations and general enquiries
WhatsApp / Phone +34 604 98 18 84 Contact us by phone or WhatsApp
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