Football Club

Introduction & club history

Heriot-Watt University Football Club is one largest club affiliated to the University's Sports Union and participates in both student competition and local football. Many members regard inter-university football, which is played on a Wednesday afternoon during term time, as the fundamental activity of the club.

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)

HWUFC fields three mens and one womens team each year in the BUCS Scottish Conference which consists of nines mens leagues and two womens.

A couple of years ago, BUCS decided to introduce domestic cup competitions to the schedule and there is now a Conference Cup for the higher-rated teams and a Conference Plate for the lower-rated teams. This provides additional playing opportunities for our teams during the domestic season.

The Queen's Park Shield is the historic trophy presented to the winners of the Queens Park Shield Tournament Winners. The shield is only available to the top twelve first teams in Scotland. The Watt has a great record in recent seasons in this competition, winning five out of the last nine, and although we missed out narrowly to Edinburgh last season, we'll be doing our best again this session to bring back the magnificent shield below to the Watt trophy cabinet.

East of Scotland League

Heriot-Watt has also been a member of the East of Scotland League since 1971 and will play in the First Division of the League this season.

The East of Scotland League is a senior league, which is one of the main feeders to the Scottish League for any vacancies that arise. Many well-known sides play in the East of Scotland League.

In the Scottish Cup there have been notable wins by East League teams over Scottish League sides, especially in recent seasons, in which The Spartans has twice reached the Fourth Round. Other well known names include Whitehill Welfare, Edinburgh City, Civil Service Strollers, Gala Fairydean and Edinburgh University.

The First team are currently in the Premier Division and are considered one of the teams who could threaten for the league.

The new season has brought some changes to the league structures which has led to us entering both an U21 and U19 team into the respective EOSFL divisions. Our third team compete in the Lothian and Amateur Saturday division with our fourth team competing in the same association but on a Sunday.

Our ever emerging partnership with Currie Star Football Club gives an opportunity for anyone in the local community to participate in football from 8 years old through into the adult game.

Our graduate club, Heriot-Watt Star also compete in the Lothian and Amateur league giving an opportunity for continua involvement in the club when you graduate.

What does a typical season involve?

Training

Training for each team is as follows:

Matches

Every team, excluding the U19s, compete in the University leagues on a Wednesday afternoon during semester.

The mens first team, U21s, 3rd team and Heriot-Watt Star all compete on a Saturday with the U19s and 4th team competing on a Sunday.

How do I join the club?

Come along to the Sports Academy on a Monday evening at 8.00pm and join in with the Fifth/Sixth Team for your free training session.

If you feel that you have played at a high standard before Heriot-Watt and would like to train with a higher team, then email us explaining your intentions and a CV of your previous clubs.

After your first free training session you must be a member to train. Membership for the Men's Football Club is £40 (£10 for women) on top of your CSE membership, both of which can be purchased at the CSE reception or the Sports Academy Reception.

Are there any trials?

There are trials at the beginning of the academic year. To register your interest email football@hw.ac.uk. Please refer to the section above on 'How do I join the club?' for further information should you miss the trial process.

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