Director of Hockey: Mr M Leonard

• Telephone Numbers

  Hockey Line 0131 446 6056

• Cancellations

  Details of any cancellations will be posted on this page by 7am on the day of the match. In the event of inclement weather please phone 0131 446 6056 or check here after 7am.

• Changes to Fixtures

  Please note that fixtures are subject to change at short notice ie change of opposition or venue. Please note that we often replace a Saturday practice with a fixture against another school at short notice.

• Pupil Code of Conduct

  Training

  Valuables should only be taken to training sessions if necessary and should be handed in to a member of staff.

  Week of Match

  • If you are unable to play in any match or practice session please inform the staff in charge at the earliest opportunity.
  • All players should check the team list as early as possible and familiarise themselves with all arrangements.
  • You should turn up on time to any team meetings.

  Match Day

  • Check hockey line for details (0131 446 6056 - available from 7am).
  • For away matches check departure times/venues and other arrangements. Be on time.
  • When travelling outside Edinburgh, School uniform must be worn.
  • Matches played at home or in Edinburgh, School hockey kit (school track suit or cagoule) must be worn. No casual dress to be worn at any time.
  • Players should have correct kit.
  • Valuables should only be taken to matches if necessary and should be handed in to a member of staff.
  • Players should encourage all team members to play to the best of their ability.
  • Sporting behaviour at all times is essential. Opponents, umpires and spectators should always be respected.
  • Shake hands with the umpire and opposition.

  After Match

  Win or lose, be hospitable to the opposition and all spectators.

• Parents and Other Spectators Code of Practice

  School sport is only a part, but an important part, of a pupil's full and balanced education. A balanced approach to sport in the context of the whole extra-curricular provision of George Watson's College is strongly encouraged.

  The following code of practice applies to Watson's parents spectating at matches at George Watson's College grounds and the grounds of other schools. Equally, George Watson's College would expect visiting spectators to abide by the same code.

  • Children appreciate the presence and support of their parents; accordingly, always set an example of good sportsmanship and give enthusiastic, but not excessive or inappropriate, support. Criticism or undermining of the umpire/referee from the touchline is always unacceptable.
  • Parents should not enter the field of play without the express permission of the umpire/referee.
  • Parents and spectators should not enter the changing room areas.
  • George Watson's College parents are invited to assume some responsibility for making visiting players and parents feel welcome.
• Hockey Practice Times

  Boys' hockey practices will take place at the following times:

  Team	Day	Time	Venue
  Boys' Hockey P6/P7	Friday	3.30pm-4.30pm	Lower Astro
  Boys' Hockey S1-S3	Wednesday	3.30pm-5.30pm	Upper Astro
  Boys' Hockey S4-S6	Thursday	4.00pm-6.00pm	Peffermill

PLEASE NOTE - the timing and location for all matches marked PENDING await final confirmation with our opponents. Please check the website to ensure match is on and to confirm match details before travelling.