Due to unprecedented demand our February camp sold out ahead of the school holidays – thank you to everyone who has booked onto our camps and for your continued support (writes Mark Coull of Edinburgh Rugby). Continue reading Edinburgh Rugby camps: worth a try?
Police in Edinburgh are urging fans to ‘enjoy responsibly’ Sunday’s Hearts v Hibs Scottish Cup clash. Continue reading Behave: police warning ahead of cup derby
“it’s time to put fans at the heart of their clubs” – Alison Johnstone
Football supporters should have a greater say in the day-to-day running of their clubs, Sports Minister Jamie Hepburn will tell fans today. Continue reading Open goal: football fans urged to have their say
Club ownership: football belongs to the fans, say Greens
The Scottish Greens are launching the latest stage in their campaign to deliver a fans’ right to buy football clubs in Scotland. Continue reading Fans’ right to buy? We’ll support you evermore, say Greens
Craigroyston Boys Club looking for new players – and new opportunities for girl footballers too …
Craigroyston boys club age group 2006 are looking for players to join our friendly and well-established seven a side football team. All of our coaches are fully qualified with coaching badges and first aid training.
Contact Steven Lockhart via email coach72@hotmail.co.uk or mobile 07505621470
Craigroyston Community Youth Football Club
We are looking to start a Girls team at under 15,s for the start of season 2016 – 17
We are looking for players and coaches to embark on this exciting venture. Craigroyston CYFC are moving forward at a steady pace and a few things are happening to this wonderful club which will help this club establish its self in the North of Edinburgh.
We are looking for players for all positions and at least one Female coach.
We offer full training on a football note along with PVG and first aid.
We were the first independent club in Scotland to have our own on site defibrillator too.
The next 18 months are huge for us so come on be a part of the Craigie Family.
C’mon The Craigie!
#pioneers
Home double header on 28 November
In this year’s Home Season, Auld Reekie Roller Girls three home teams – the Cherry Bombers, Leithal Weapons and Skatefast Club – have battled it out in three fast and furious games, all of which will culminate in November’s grand final.
The Skatefast Club had a decisive win over Leithal Weapons in the first game of the Home Season, before the Leithals rallied with a win against the Cherry Bombers in the second game. Following a rollicking game in early November in which Skatefast Club beat the Cherry Bombers, we’re set for a dramatic finish to the season as the Leithal Weapons takes on the Skatefast Club, juking it out for supremacy. The grand final will be a double-header, with the third-placed home team, the Cherry Bombers, taking on guest team – The Rolling Bones.
Both games will take place on Saturday 28 November at Meadowbank Sports Stadium on London Road.
Doors open at 1pm, so come along and view our cake, merchandise and local vendors stalls before the first game begins at 1.30pm.
ARRG has arranged a special license for a bar, and there will be amazing half-time entertainment and a charity fundraising raffle. There will also be separate seating areas for families and young children, and a children’s craft corner to keep little ones amused.
Tickets are £6 in advance, £8 on the door, available from Brown Paper Tickets:
Tickets: http://www.
ARRG has also introduced new prices for unwaged and Senior (over 65’s) fans at £5 per ticket, as well as free entry for disability leisure card holders and a carer.
Central Taxis to sponsor Spartans Connections
Taxi for Spartans! Edinburgh’s Central Taxis are to sponsor local community club Spartans Connections. The Connections squad are delighted with the sponsorship deal and the new partnership is a great result for the Ainslie Park footballers. Continue reading Fare play to Spartans Connections!
Forget THAT match – it’s in the past now, and in the past it must remain … (that’s quite catchy, must try to put a tune to it sometime). Anyway, here are some local rugby events to look forward to, courtesy of Edinburgh Rugby …
Kid A Quid
Please see below information regarding our next home game against Munster on Saturday 7 November where all U18’s can get get a ticket, in advance, for £1. To buy tickets now please go to (https://www.eticketing.co.uk/scottishrugby/details/event.aspx?itemref=4494)
October Camp
We also have spaces left for our camp on Wednesday 21 October – that’s TOMORROW! For more information visit https://www.eticketing.co.uk/scottishrugby/details/event.aspx?itemref=4471)
Coaching Master class
Our next coaching master class will be on the 27 November at the Edinburgh v Dragons fixture. For more information please email bepartforit@edinburghrugby.org
Those who would like to participate in the masterclass should ensure they have a match day ticket to enter the game.
1872 Cup kid from a quid (under 18s)
On the 27 December Edinburgh Rugby will take to the field against Glasgow Warriors in the first of two legs to defend the 1872 cup. This is a spectacle of the rugby calendar in Scotland and is not to be missed please see the link below to book tickets.
https://www.eticketing.co.uk/scottishrugby/details/event.aspx?itemref=4444
For Information about Game On please see: http://www.edinburghrugby.org/
Fun Day at Kai’s Footie Match
Before the game the 2 teams formed a circle in tribute to young Kai. The crowd was substantial and the weather holding up as the teams lined up for photographs (writes James McGinty).
By half time we had witnessed six goals – shared equally – and 3000 rugby tackles!
The second half was a completely different story as the management team of the Mini’s team resorted to ‘St Trinian’s’ tactics, with all the ladies handed the dreaded water pistols and turned up the pressure!
Goal 8 for the girls was a bit weird: as the ball shot across the goals an unnamed spectator ran on and passed it into the net – referee a sure candidate for Spec Savers!!
More pressure from the ladies saw Paula distract the defence by dancing with the centre half as the girls bore down on goal. The final score – which is in much dispute! – was, by my count, Muirhouse Mini’s 10 Muirhouse Guys 6!
For a game that was played in the best of spirit both teams deserved the plaudits as the game came to an end, the teams formed a circle and put their own donations in the very heavy bucket. Many thanks to the large crowd who turned up and gave and gave.
Picture (above) shows the Raffle Prize in which the winners received all the food and drink on the table for only £1 a go!!
We will publish the total amount raised when all he monies from the raffle, tombola cake stand, and donations are counted.
Pictures: James McGinty
Consultation launched to give fans greater voice
A consultation into the best ways of increasing supporter involvement in football clubs is being launched today.
The Scottish Government is launching the exercise to inform potential future legislation to protect the rights of football fans. The consultation, which will run until 15 January next year, seeks to gather the views of supporters and other stakeholders involved in the game.
Respondents will be asked to consider a number of different options that could be included in future legislation. These include a right to influence the way the club is run, to govern the club or to bid for ownership when it comes up for sale. The final option is to introduce a right to buy, where fans would have a right to buy their football club.
The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament in June 2015. As part of the final legislation, the Scottish Government gave an undertaking to consult on a range of different options to enhance supporter involvement in football clubs.
Jamie Hepburn, Minister for Sport, Health Improvement and Mental Health, said: “I believe that football clubs are stronger when supporters are involved in the way they are run. The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that fans have the chance to be involved wherever possible.
“It’s important to increase supporter involvement, but we also need to consider the long term stability of our clubs. We must make sure that whichever option we pursue does not result in any unintended consequences.
“This consultation is about gathering a wide range of views so we can decide the best way to achieve this. I want to hear from fans, supporters’ organisations, players and the clubs themselves – anyone who cares about this great game.”
The consultation paper can be downloaded here:
