The return of Notts County's Centre of Excellence has caused ripples of excitement in the local community - who will be able to witness the return of the Magpies' youth system this weekend.

At the clubs' Open Day this Sunday (27 July), the final trials for the Under 15s and Under 16s for the Centre of Excellence will be taking place on the Meadow Lane pitch - getting underway at 2pm.

Supporters are invited to head down to Meadow Lane and take a look at the potential stars of the future in action.

The return of the Centre of Excellence was given the thumbs up last year by the Board of Directors after its controversial closure in 2006.

"The return of the Centre of Excellence presents some fantastic opportunities for youngsters to take the very first steps towards becoming a professional footballer," said Centre of Excellence Director Mick Leonard.

"And although it would be wrong to fill their heads with false hope, that really is what the Centre of Excellence is all about.

"Nottingham has always been regarded within football as an excellent breeding ground for promising young footballers and I'm looking forward to getting around the schools and finding out if that is still the case.

"It is terrific that we have managed to get the final trials for the Under 15s and Under 16s on the pitch, and I would encourage as many supporters as possible to give the youngsters their support.

"It ties in well with the Open Day, which should be a great day."

The Open Day kicks off at 10:30am on Sunday 27 July down at Meadow Lane, with the new kits which have been designed and manufactured by our new kit suppliers Vandanel officially going on sale from 10am in the Club Shop.

The Open Day itself is set to be another exciting day down at Meadow Lane, with fans able to take in plenty activities on the day - including the opportunity to meet the new squad for the first time.

The other events include:

* Purchase the new home and change strips which hit the shelves for the first time

* Watch the players take part in a training session on the pitch from 11am

* Meet the squad for autographs and pictures from 1pm

* Meet the Manager and his backroom staff from 1pm

* Watch the stars of the future on the Meadow Lane surface in the Centre of Excellence Final Trials from 2pm

* Watch a spectacular display from the Dako Flying Angels on the Meadow Lane surface from 12:30pm

* 96 Trent FM's 'Thunder Summer Tour' the Black Thunders will be down at Meadow Lane bringing games, face painting, sweets and a branded tent with an area for children to take part in a colouring competition

* Old Notts County games on a big screen, allowing supporters to enjoy our past glories

* A chance to take a look at some fantastic Notts County memorabilia

* The opportunity to meet BBC Radio Nottingham's Colin Slater and join him in the Press Box

* Football in the Community Powershoots

* Ticket Office open for Season Ticket sales and collections

* And much, much more with food available from the tea bars!

Remember to get yourself down to Meadow Lane on Sunday. The Open Day runs until 3pm, and Supporters and members of the local community are all very welcome to attend. Admission is free for all.

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