

| Erskine Stewart's Melville FP Hockey Club |

Thinking about joining the Club? Find out more.. Edinburgh, we have a dual focus on competitive hockey and social connection. We're looking for new players, both girls and guys, of all standards. Maybe you're a good player who's looking for a good Club, or maybe you've never played since school or Uni and want to get back into it? This is probably the Club for you. We have four Mens teams (from National 3 down to East District 3). Our two Ladies teams play at District level, although the 1st XI have aspirations of eventually going National League. We also have a Mens Indoor team (National League during the winter shutdown), and a Mens Veterans side (over 35's). Training is on Wednesday evenings (8-10pm at Mary Erskine School, our home astroturf pitch), where we have two coaches (Ladies/Mens). We also have informal fitness sessions, usually on Tuesday evenings. Matches are on Saturdays (from September to May), with the odd Cup match on Sundays. The Club also organises tours each year during the off season. Our social structure is very important to us, and our magnificent Clubhouse (Ferry Road) is often where it happens after matches. Throughout the season we have three official dinners (only one formal!), but there are also many informal gatherings after matches etc. As for cost. Well there's no match fees, so the only outlay you have is £170 for the season (if paid before end of Oct). Students etc pay £90 (again, by the end of Oct). So, if you fancy trying us out, email us (info@esmhc.com). And feel free to come along to training for a couple of sessions to see if it's for you (no charge!). We'd love to see you there, I've no doubt you'll be made most welcome. Oh, and if you decide you'd like to join, we need you to fill out the 'Application to Join' form so we can register and insure you officially etc. Thanks, Malky Pentland, Club Captain |