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Charlotte sports

Charlotte sports aims to build relationships and share the gospel through sport. We encourage children, young people, men and women in their Christian faith.

We meet to play a number of different sports.

We also organise special events such as a golf day or a sports dinner with a speaker.

Badminton

  • Who: Men & women, people who attend Charlotte Chapel, friends & colleages, beginners & strong players.
  • When & Where: Monday, 6pm - 7pm at Meadowbank leisure centre .
  • Cost: Approximately £4.
  • Equipment: You need non-marking shoes.  Rackets can usually be borrowed. Shuttles are provided.

No formal coaching is provided, but we will happily give hints and tips where we can.

For more information, email badminton@charlottechapel.org.

Football

We play in the East of Scotland Churches Football Association (ESCFA), affiliated to the Scottish Amateur Football Association. League and Cup matches are played each Saturday morning during the football season. We play in the Edinburgh area.

Our players are aged about 16 to 35.

The picture shows the Charlotte Chapel FC team who won the Hyacinth Brown Memorial Cup in 2009/10. Back row left to right: Barry Sprott (Manager), Graham Penman (Captain), Dave McAdam, Rob Pagan, David Prentice, Yousuf Kerr, Anderson Lima, Marcos Quelah, Phil Pagan. Front row left to right: Thiago Sousa, Craig McKellar, Dan Shaw, Peter Liddell, Andy Prime, Douglas Roberts.

We train on Monday evenings between 8 and 9pm on the floodlit astro pitches at Mary Esrkine's School.

Details of League placings and forthcoming fixtures are available from the ESCFA .

For more information contact Barry Sprott (manager) on 0131 661 1073 or 07738 573 642. Email football@charlottechapel.org.

Frisbee

In the summer a group meets weekly to play Frisbee. All abilities welcome. Email frisbee@charlottechapel.org.

Meet on Tuesdays 6:30pm by the cricket hut on the Meadows.

Running

A mixed pace running session takes place every Monday. Anyone is welcome, from beginners to regular runners. Team sportsmen and women looking to improve speed or endurance benefit too. We adapt the session to suit your needs.

 

We meet at 6.45 for a warm-up at the Unicorn statue at the west end of the Meadows park (opposite the croquet centre).

Many of us are involved in the annual Run for Burma charity run in Edinburgh.

For more information email running@charlottechapel.org.