Opened on 31 May 2004, the Sports Academy encompasses the Heart of Midlothian Football Academy and custom-built Sportsactive Treatment and Rehabilitation. The Sports Academy is available for bookings from members and the general public and includes a competition football pitch, synthetic pitch (suitable for football and rugby training), indoor astrodome (comprising two indoor five-a-side pitches), five grass football and two rugby pitches.
The indoor Football Astrodome comprises two 38m x 22m, 5-a-side Fieldturf synthetic grass football pitches with Futsal goals and pitch markings in use. Weekly Futsal leagues take place during the academic timetable. The Astrodome can also be booked as a full hall (60m x 40m) with full-size goals.
Situated in a dedicated area together with the main competition grass football pitch, behind security fencing, this floodlit Fieldturf synthetic grass pitch is available for football training and matches. Bookings are also available for recreational seven-a-side matches (pitch split into thirds). The floodlit Fieldturf synthetic grass pitch is also available for Hockey training and matches.
These facilities include two international standard grass pitches (105m x 68m), one with floodlighting and both with automatic sprinkler systems. A further three high quality grass pitches are also available, together with a dedicated goalkeepers' practice area.
Courses for children are run at Hearts Football Academy for Heriot-Watt Staff. On booking their child onto the course, staff receive a 10% discount on all courses by mentioning they are a staff member of the university.
Courses available include:
There are also Skill School, Masterclass and Goalkeeping Challenge weeks during the summer.
Heriot-Watt University offers Football Scholarships to players that wish to continue their development whilst studying for a degree.
Information for SFA 2010 Youth Development Coaching courses in South/East Scotland
Our opening hours are 7.30am - 9.30pm, Monday to Friday and 9.00am - 9.30pm at the weekend
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