Do you dream of competing with the best young football players in the Netherlands? Then this is your moment. On Sunday, March 29, 2026 organize the U20 Dutch Lions open tackle tryouts in Utrecht. Are you between the 16 and 20 years in the current year and ready to showcase your talent? Then apply and take the next step in your football career.

During this tryout, you will have the opportunity to prove yourself in an intensive and challenging program. The day consists of position-specific exercises, skill tests, 1-on-1 drills and full scrimmage situations. All under the guidance of multiple coaches, led by head coach Fred Armstrong.

The tryouts are primarily aimed at the Juniors and young players, but exceptional talents can be selected by mutual agreement toward the Dutch Lions. This makes this day not only a selection moment, but also a unique opportunity to play yourself into the picture for the highest level within TeamNL American Football.

Program - Sunday, March 29, 2026

Location: Utrecht

• 10 a.m. - Walk-in registration

• 10:30 a.m. - Registration closes

• 11 a.m. - Start of open tryouts

• 12:30 p.m. - End of tryouts U20

Are you currently 18 years or older? While participating in the session, the coaches may also ask you to join the seniors, which takes place at the same location from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.. If you are open to this please indicate it on the form.

Important to know

This tryout will be played with full pads and helmet. Players should, therefore, keep their bring your own equipment. Without full protection, you cannot participate.

Dutch Lions player license 2026/2027

When you are selected, that's where the Dutch Lions player license 2026/2027 at. This license is also valid when you are old enough and selected for the senior team.

The license includes:

• multiple training sessions on and off the field

• practice match(s) in the fall

• preregistration for the U21 NFL Academy Trip in the fall of 2026

The cost for this license is € 125,00. This amount must be paid separately after submitting the form through the payment link.

Register for the tryout:

Pay the tryout fee here

Location

Utrecht Dominators
Zuilense Vecht Sports Park
Burgemeester Norbruislaan 680
3555 EZ Utrecht

Have any questions? Then get in touch via directeur@afbn.nl.

Notice: this tryout will be played with pads and helmet.