Training & Matches
All training sessions and home matches are played at our amazing training venue:
Excelsior Academy
Shacklewell Lane
E8 2EY
London
Excelsior Academy is well connected and is within 10 minutes walk of Dalston Kingsland, Dalston Junction, and Rectory Road Overground stations.
It’s also handy for the pub – the Shacklewell Arms is right opposite the entrance.
Club training: Thursdays 7pm-9pm
Our club sessions are open to all members and new joiners alike. It gives a chance for experienced players to practice their skills and newer players to develop. The sessions are led by Alex Burr, an experienced player who will create fun but challenging sessions.
We always head to the Shacklewell Arms opposite after training for a drink and chat!
1st/2nd team squad training: Tuesdays 7pm-9pm
Led by head coach and multiple National League winner Steph Watson, this is where our 1st and 2nd team is put through its paces ready for the weekend’s matches. Attendance at this session is by invitation of the coach only.
3rd/4th development squad training: Wednesdays 7pm-9pm
Lead by development coaches Tim Thomas & Rosie Oxenbury, this where our 3rd and 4th team will be able to develop into squad players. Attendance at this session is by invitation of the coaches only.
Match days:
On home match days we get the atmosphere going at Excelsior to cheer on our teams to success! And of course we head to The Three Compasses or Shacklewell Arms for some beer, food and cheer afterwards.
Some of our 1st team home matches are played at different venues due to league rules on hall size.