Ireland's first national youth performance testing competition. Measure. Compete. Get Seen.
May 4, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
Sep 20, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
5
Event Days
4
Provinces
6
Tests
9 - 18
Age Groups
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF FOOTBALL?
The Future of Football is GymLive's national youth football performance testing competition, the first of its kind in Ireland. Every football player aged 9 to 18 completes 6 scientifically validated performance tests. Results are verified, timestamped, and added permanently to your GymLive Player Card. This is not a one-day event. It is the start of your performance record.
This is not a single event, it is a recurring journey.
The 6 Tests
Countermovement jump fot lower body explosive power measured by jump height
Timed 30m sprint for explosive acceleration from a standing start
5-0-5 change of direction test for reactive lateral movement and deceleration
5-0-5 dribbling course for ball mastery under speed through cones
Age Groups & Divisions
Group
Ages
Year
Stage
A
9 - 10
U10
Fundamental Movement
B
11 - 12
U12
Skill Acquisition
C
13 - 14
U14
Pre-Adolescent Peak
D
15 - 16
U16
Adolescent Development
E
17 - 18
U18
Near-Senior Transition
Win More Than a Test
The final hour of each event is the Skills Battle: a 50/50 knockout to determine the Group Champion. This is where the best players showcase their talents in a head-to-head competition.
Free class access sponsorship
the winner receives sponsored GymLive access until they turn 18
Engraved Trophy
Academy trial invitation
Shamrock Rovers FC or GymLive-partnered academy
Your Player Card
Every player who competes receives a verified, permanent GymLive Player Card updated every time they test. Visible to coaches, scouts, and clubs on the GymLive platform.
Featured Guests
Senior Football Player
Trevor Clarke
Gymlive Team • Ireland National
Event Details
Each event runs for 6 hours, with players testing in groups of 10.
Month
Province
City
Notes
May 4th
Leinster
Dublin
Indoor sports hall / FAI HQ.
June 1st
Munster
Cork
Cork IT/GAA indoor facility.
August 3rd
Leinster
Dublin
Back-to-school timing.
September 20th
Ulster
Belfast
Kingspan / NI Football Centre.
October 26th
Leinster
Dublin
Indoor hall.