Club History

Gracemount Edinburgh Handball Club was created in 2002 and after five years has now around 50 players of all ages (primary, secondary ladies and men). The team boost a large contingent of international players which ensures that there is a wide range of experience for the kids to look up to. The development of handball through the younger generations is the main goal of the Club, hence ensuring that all players have a great time and that handball becomes one of the top sports in Scotland.

The Club’s philosophy is to slowly develop the club with an emphasis on youth teams to create chances for as many possible kids and youths to start playing handball, and step by step built up stronger senior teams with players coming through our own ranks. Investment in youths is seen as being essential for a healthy and successful club. The Club now has several youth teams including super minis, minis, juniors, and youths and is open to men’s and ladies. Several of the youth development teams function on a mixed basis. Our teams play in the development leagues and the senior men team competes in the Scottish Handball League, Scottish Cup and British Cup. Even though competitive sport is an important aspect of the Club, we encourage the recreational aspects of sport and welcome players that wish to sport for recreation.

Closely linked the Club’s focus on kids and youth is our involvement in supporting seven schools in delivering handball to them free of charge. This to support the club and help fight obesity and inactivity in children. This way new team can be created in primary and secondary schools to develop Scottish handball from its grass roots.

After its initial five years the Club is now focusing on further developing its organisational structure through its Committee and an emphasis on investing into capacity building for coaches and referees.