Handball

Key Information

Handball is one of the most popular sports in Europe and the sport is quickly growing in popularity in the UK.

If you have never seen a game of handball before, watch this video which will show you all you need to know about the sport.

Scottish Student Handball is supported by Scottish Handball Association and together they aid the student teams and officials and organise the competitive handball leagues.
There are two main leagues – One exclusively for students (SSS) and one national league (SHA) (2 main national leagues for men).  The Scottish Student Handball matches run between October and February. Following the initial matches, there is a League Finals day, where the best teams compete for the league trophy.

Handball is constantly growing and developing, but there are great opportunities for competitive and recreational matches!

Sports Chair: Alice Hedemo

Contact: scottishstudenthandballchair@gmail.com

Governing Body: Scottish Handball Association

Upcoming Handball Events

You might want to know…

  • There are a lot of exciting events throughout the year with the main event being the Handball Final Four Day which takes place in Semester Two! All league fixtures must adhere to the SS Handball Rules and Regulations 2025-26, which can be accessed HERE.

Meet your Development Group

Chair – Alice Hedemo

I’m currently studying a Masters in International Sports Management at Heriot-Watt University. I’ve been playing Handball with the University as well as with the senior club, Tryst77, meaning sports often keeps me busy in the weekends!

During my years at university, I’ve taken on multiple committee positions, and then naturally progressed to SS Handball Chair. Joining the league for the first time in the club’s history with my previous institution, Stirling, got me really involved in how the student league worked and I’ve found a passion in helping the sport develop and grow. With this position I’m looking forward to helping other university and colleges to recruit more people and get more visibility for Handball in the student sport community. In my free time, I enjoy being active, spending time with friends and, of course, playing Handball.

With Jamie by my side as Vice Chair, we are putting more emphasis on getting more women to participate as it’s been an ongoing struggle for the sport in Scotland. Through active involvement and promotion we aim to help the sport grow in many new communities in Scotland. We’re also excited to strengthen our partnership with the Scottish Handball Association to help the student Handball community to grow and thrive!
Vice Chair – Jamie McDiarmid 

I’m just entering my first year of a PhD in International Politics and my handball journey began with Stirling University Handball Club in September last year and more recently I’ve also become a part of Tryst77 Handball Club. Over the past year, my passion for handball has grown immensely, and being a part of the warm and welcoming Scottish handball community has been a real highlight.

As Vice-Chair, together with Alice, our dedication lies in the development of handball in Scotland. We’re excited to collaborate with clubs to promote the sport within local communities and striving to increase women’s involvement and engagement in the game. Moreover, we’re committed to ensuring that individuals get ample opportunities to grow and improve their skills through refereeing and coaching courses

 

Alice and Jamie are joined by 3 brilliant volunteers, who focus on specific areas within the Handball Group:

Competitions Officer – Lena Koch
Communications Officer – Ewan Hornell
Development Officer – Davis Bordelo 

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