OCTOBER TASTER WEEK 2026
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OCTOBER TASTER WEEK 2026 -
Train. Study. Live the RIASA Experience. Secure Your Place Now.
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LIVE THE DREAM
Ever wondered what it's really like to train inside a professional academy? From October 21st to the 28th you'll spend eight full days living as a genuine RIASA student-athlete - not a guest, not a spectator, the real thing.
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TRAIN LIKE A PRO
Train alongside RIASA’s academy squads under our own coaching staff, then test yourself in a friendly match. A first-hand look at the pace and quality of English academy soccer.
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STUDY THE SYSTEM
Elite athletes need more than talent. Sit in on real classes with current RIASA students and see how we balance serious academics with high-performance training, every single day.
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YOUR HOME BASE
You and one parent/guardian stay at Weetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds - minutes away from our training pitches - with breakfast and lunch included throughout your stay.
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MORE THAN SOCCER
Watch a live Premier League match, take a pro stadium tour and get to know current RIASA players - before finishing in London with our campus, exploring Richmond and touring Ted Lasso filming locations.
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Just 15 player places are available. Secure yours with a £600 deposit - full package £3,150 for one player and one accompanying adult.
Day 1 - 2
WELCOME TO LEEDS
Arrive via Leeds Bradford or Manchester Airport, settle into Weetwood Hall Hotel and get your first taste of training alongside RIASA’s academy squads.
Day 3 - 4
Train and STUDY
Full days inside the RIASA program - coached sessions, academic classes with current students and a friendly match against academy-standard opposition
Day 5 - 6
MATCHDAY AND LEEDS LIFE
Attend a live Premier League match, take a professional stadium tour and join social and team-bonding activities with current RIASA players.
Day 7
ON TO LONDON
Travel south to London, tour the RIASA London campus and explore Richmond.
Day 8
TED LASSO AND FAREWELL
Visit real-life Ted Lasso filming locations, then depart - return flights booked from a London airport.
- Players must be aged 16 or over
- Only 15 player places available for this event
- Players under 18 must travel with an accompanying adult aged 18+
- Package covers one player and one accompanying parent/guardian
- Arrival transfers included from Leeds Bradford Airport
- Arrival transfers included from Manchester Airport
- Flights to and from the UK are not included
- Please book your return flight from a London airport
WEETWOOD HALL HOTEL
Throughout the October Taster Week, players and their accompanying parent or guardian will stay at Weetwood Hall Hotel, located within RIASA’s picturesque Leeds campus.
The historic setting offers a comfortable and convenient base for the week, keeping attendees close to training, classes and the full RIASA experience. Accommodation, breakfast and lunch for both the player and their parent or guardian are included in the event price.
Frequently asked questions
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The £600 deposit secures your place and forms part of the total package price. For details on cancellation terms and refund eligibility, please contact hello@riasasoccer.org before booking.
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The Taster Week is designed to give prospective players a genuine feel for training at RIASA, so a solid foundation in soccer is expected. If you’re unsure whether the week is the right fit for your current level, get in touch with our team beforehand.
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Yes, we strongly recommend all players and accompanying adults arrange comprehensive travel insurance covering medical costs, injury and trip cancellation before departure.
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Yes. Please let us know about any dietary requirements or allergies when you book so we can inform the hotel and catering teams in advanced.