About Us
Looking for a fun, fast-paced, physical game? Handball is the sport for you! We're a welcoming club made up of a mix of complete beginners, experienced players and everything in between.
We have a women's and men's team who both compete in the Scottish Student League. This league consists of weekly matches, home and away, so always a chance to explore Scotland! There is no need to be available for all games, just as many as you want to play in. The past couple of years, both teams entered the BUCS national competitions and had a fantastic time competing against teams from all over the UK. Throughout the year we also hold lots of socials including scavenger hunts, beach BBQs, Christmas dinners, as well as socials with other teams after our league competitions, so keep an eye out on Instagram if you are interested!
What is Handball?
Handball is played indoors with one goalkeeper and six outfield players on each side. Mixing the speed and movement of basketball with the goal-scoring of football, it makes a quick-paced contact sport where teams aim to throw the ball into opposing goals. Outfield players must stay outside the 'D' -a 6 metre semicircle around the goal - except when shooting, where they may jump in as long as the ball is released before landing inside. Court sizes are 40 × 20 metres with goals being 3 × 2 metres.
Training times
Check out our instagram and the SU page for our welcome week tasters for this year! Come along and have some fun !!
Mondays
16:00 - 18:00 Training at Pleasance in the sports hall
Thursday
07:30 - 11:00 Training at Pleasance in the sports hall
You do not have to attend all of the session or both, just as much as you can and want to! We have fixture matches on Sundays but they will not be announced until the start of the season.
In the meantime, please have a look at our instagram (@uoe_handball) to see what we get up to and if you have any questions, please get in contact with us by email (clubsu61@ed.ac.uk). We look forward to hearing from you.
At Edinburgh University Sports Union (EUSU), we are committed to creating an environment where everyone belongs.
By purchasing our club membership, you are recognised as an active member of our club and of agree to abide by the EUSU Constitution and Bye-Laws the club’s membership terms, Constitution and Bye-Laws, and all EUSU policies.
As a member of the EUSU community, you are also expected to uphold the wider University of Edinburgh policies .
As the club regularly uses Edinburgh Sport facilities, you are also required to purchase an Edinburgh Sport membership. This allows the club to access facilities without hire charges, helping us keep club membership costs as low as possible. You’ll also enjoy unlimited access to our world class gym and active health facilities, group exercise classes and member swim sessions.
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Our Club Values:
- Support
- Inclusivity
- Development
- Enjoyment
We welcome players of all abilities! Our excellent student coaches are here to help everyone grow and improve, no matter your experience level. We value a balance between competitiveness, inclusivity, and fun—striving to perform well while making sure everyone progresses and enjoys themselves.
In addition to training and matches, we host a variety of fun socials throughout the year!