Congratulations to Euan, Callum, Rachael, Kieran, Daniel and Catrina from Murrayfield Alley Cats who came 1st and 2nd respectively in their categories in the fours team competition at LA Bowl, Ayr at the weekend. Daniel and Catrina were joined by Amy and Shayne from Stirling.

It has been a couple of years since we threw OPEN our doors, so we have decided to have another OPEN DAY and all are WELCOME.

The date is SATURDAY 28^th SEPTEMBER 2019 and will run from NOON until 5PM.

Membership on the day will be £40* with NO joining fee.

If you have any friends or family who have been thinking of joining, then please let them know about this event.

Similarly, you may know an ex-member or two who have been swithering about returning but didn’t want to pay the joining fee again? If so, this will be the best time for them to re-join!

Spread the word!!!

Click HERE

Please click HERE for a PDF of this year's fixtures.

RESULTS so far.

Please remember that the Club will be closing for its usual two week (Edinburgh Trades) break! We will closed from Monday 1st July to Friday 12th July (inclusive).

You will find all the results and some lovely team photos (!) on our dedicated page HERE.

The winners are:

9 pin tap (averages 160 and above):

1. Graeme Vint, 617 pins, £20
2. Rab Stewart, 613, £15
3. Tam McFarlane, 599, £10

8 pin tap (averages 143.0 to 159.9):

1. Irene Hutchison, 734, £20
2. Stuart Hamilton, 712, £15
3. Graeme Nelson, 706, £10

7 pin tap (averages below 143)

1. Eleanor Grandison, 797, £20
2. Daniel Hawksey, 789, £15
3. Dave Hewer, 747, £10

‘300’  £5 each: Irene Hutchison, Daniel Hawksey, Neil Thompson

Next event (Fun Night) Saturday 29^th June. One game 7,8,9 pin tap, one game low score and one game high score. £5 entry with 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. roll-offs.

Congratulations to Catrina Hawksey who came third in her division at the Graded Singles Event held at Holywood Bowl, Dunfermline on the  19th May 2019.

Every summer we throw open our doors and invite various organisations to form teams from theirworkforce and come along and join in a fun (but quite serious) tenpin bowling competition. Regular entrants include Wood Mackenzie, Lloyds Bank and Edinburgh University, to name but a few!

To get your team registered, simply complete this application form (see page 2) and send it back to us no later than 30^th April. Remember, you could make it even more interesting by registering more than one team...just think of the rivalry?

There is an entry fee of £20 per team...but there is also prize money to be won! £100 for the winning team and £50 for the runners up  (subject to a minimum number of entries).

To help you and your team hone their skills we can even offer you some practice sessions!  These are available by telephoning the Club on 0131 337 6591 after 1 p.m.  The cost for these is £2.00 per person per game. Lanes will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Any questions regarding the tournament can be addressed to: events@murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.ukor by telephoning 0131 337 6591 and we’ll get back to you.

Averages 160+

1. Gwen Colquhoun (£15)
2. Rab Stewart (£10)
3. Graeme Vint (£5)

Averages 143.0 to 159.9

1. Alex Russell (£15)
2. Drew Johnstone (£10)
3. Jen Smith (£5)

Averages below 143

1. Peter MacCowat (£15)
2. Eleanor Grandison (£10)
3. Jimmy Macdonald (£5)

Next event (Triplex) is scheduled for Saturday 20^th April (Easter weekend) 

Annual Subscriptions are now due you can find details on the posters throughout the Club.

If you have any queries regarding this year's subscriptions, please do not hesitate to contact thesecretary@murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.uk.

1.    Mike McKiernan, 497 pins, £50

2.    Gordon Winter, 481, £30

3.    Graeme Vint, 475, £20

4.    Irene Hutchision, 448, £10

Please remember that if you paid by direct debit over the last 10 months you do not owe us anything. The DD will automatically start up again in May!

Also, Adult Senior membership is open to members on reaching the age of 60 if they have been a member for 20 consecutive years.

It is also about the kids!

Click HERE for more info!

Click HERE for latest league standings.

 Average 160+

Details of special offers HERE!

Congratulations to the Edinburgh Tigers who came 2nd in the singles (Liz MacDougall) and 2nd in the doubles (Ian & Gwen Colquhoun) and 3rd in the overall event, also Edinburgh Panda's who came 1st in the doubles (Tam McFarlane & Jen Smith)  plus Jen Smith of the Panda's also won the female individual 'all events'

Click here for fixtures.

Averages 160+

1. Gwen Colquhoun, 721 pins, £20
2. Alex Russell,  667,  £15
3. Alan Dudgeon,  649,  £10

Averages 143.0 to 159.9

1. Mike McKiernan, 785, £20
2. Stuart Hamilton, 692, £15
3. Liz McDougall, 669, £10

Averages below 143.0

1. Jimmy Robertson, 801, £20
2. Jen Smith, 800, £15
3. Daniel Hawksey, 764, £10

‘300’ scored by Eleanor Grandison, Gwen Colquhoun, Mike McKiernan, Carol Fraser (collect from bar)  £5 each

Next event Saturday 28 July: Graded Triplex, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. roll-offs

The Club’s Committee are delighted to announce that we are again supporting Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh, a charity who are dedicated to ensuring people living with a terminal illness and their families get the very best care and support.

For those of you have been with us for a while you may remember that we famously raised £10,000 first time around in 2005.

Following an e-mail survey of the Club’s membership, Committee have decided to support this charity for at least two years, potentially three.

Fixtures for the competitions now published...CLICK HERE.

The results are in…

1. Andrew Steel Jnr, 479 pins, £60
2. Andrew Steel, 477 pins, £40
3. Emma Grandison, 470 pins, £20

Next event (Scratch Triplex) is scheduled for Saturday 21^st April 2018. Three game series with a £5 entry fee. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. roll-offs. 

Ditto.

Please note that the Ferranti and EDSA have cancelled tonight’s games due to adverse weather conditions.

The winners:

Ave 160+

1. George Hobbs, £20
2. Alan Dudgeon, £10
3. Andrew Steel, £5

Ave 143.0 to 159.9

1. Mike Mackiernan, £20
2. Stuart Hamilton, £10
3. Andrew M, Steel, £5

Ave below 143.0

1=. Brian Forbes, £15

1=. Neil Jones, £15

3. Jen Smith, £5

Next event Saturday 17^th March is Blind Bowling with roll-offs @ 7 p.m. and 8.45 p.m.

Congratulations to Doubles partners Jason Brown and Jack Hindle who came 3rd in their category at the 'Nationals' held last weekend at Deerpark, Livingston also to Rachael Buchanan who came 3rd in the singles and 3rd in the team event. Well done to all who entered the competition.

Average below 143, 7 Pin Tap

1. Jen Smith 797, £25
2. George Robertson, 793, £15 (score included a ‘300’)
3. Keith Melles, 775, £10

Average 143 – 159.9, 8 Pin Tap

1. Mike McKiernan, 766, £25
2. Stuart Hamilton, 674, £15
3. Dave Dobbie, 647, £10 (collect from bar)

Average 160+, 9 Pin Tap

1. Drew Johnston, 685, £25
2. Gordon Winter, 672, £15 (collect from bar)
3. Emre Ozian, 655, £10 (collect from bar)

Thanks to all who took part.

Next event ("Fun Night") will be on Saturday17^th February and 'rolls off' at 7 p.m. with a second roll-off @ 9pm.

£5 entry fee.

First Game: 7,8,9 Pin Tap; 2^nd Game: Low Score; and 3^rd Game: High Score.

If you are interested in taking part then please add you name to the entry sheet on the notice board.

Another Charity Day has passed us by, with another great effort by all of those involved. £3,168.32 was the figure raised for The Yard, which is fantastic considering that we ‘adopted’ them so late in the year.

Committee has just had their first meeting of the ‘new year’ and have had the usual discussion about how it went, could we do anything better, who will we support next year etc.

A suggestion was made that perhaps we should look at supporting a charity, not for just the usual one year, but longer term, perhaps over 3 to 5 years. This way we would be able to strike up a better relationship with the charity and work together to try and take the fundraising to a new level.

This is where you come in!

We are looking for (a) some feedback on the idea of sticking with one charity for a longer period and (b) some suggestions of charities we could support.

For question (b) please remember that the charity should preferably be:

(i) local (Edinburgh, the Lothians, central belt and perhaps Fife) or, if it is a national charity, have a local element to it; and

(ii) it must be a registered charity, registered with OSCR.

Please pop any feedback or suggestions you may have on a piece of paper and post it through the office door or e-mail me at thesecretary@murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.uk

Closing date for feedback is Monday 15 January 2018.

Welcome to the 300 Club George!!!

We are supporting The Yard this year. The Yard is a charity that runs adventure play services for disabled children, young people and their families in the east of Scotland, offering disabled children and their siblings the chance to experience creative, adventurous indoor and outdoor play in a well-supported environment.

Up for grabs at the auction:

• Hibs signed top
• Robbie Muirhead Hearts signed top following his two goal victory over rangers last season
• Four balls at, Kingsknowe, Ratho Park, Turnhouse and Kilbirnie (Ayrshire) c/w breakfast and lunch.
• Dinner for two Grosvenor Casino
• 2 tennis lessons
• Ken Buchanan signed boxing glove
• Trio of Polish Vodka

Congratulations to Ruairidh Adams, Daniel Hawksey and Rachael Buchanan who were 1st in the under 14 trio's competition held in Ayr at the weekend.

Well done guys!

Congratulations to Rachael Buchanan who came 3rd in the under 16 girls section at the Irish Open held in Dublin

at the weekend.

First: Alan Dudgeon, 257, £60;

Second: Stuart Hamilton, 256, £40; and

Third: Rab Stewart, 247, £20.

Congratulations to Rachael Buchanan (one of our Junior members) on achieving a place in the European Youth Championships squad. If selected Rachael will travel to Denmark next year to represent Scotland.

Congratulations to Rachael Buchanan on her success at the 2017 triple-crown held at Bowplex, Dunfermline last weekend.

Rachael received a bronze medal in the doubles and a silver in the team event.  She also qualified for the Masters, which we believe has not been achieved by a Scottish under 16 girl in ten years, so well done Rachael.

...do you know of anyone who has been wanting to join, but just not got round to it? Then this may be their chance.

Want to test your skills in a game where you can't actually see the pins? Well come along to this. Roll-offs are 7pm and 8:45pm - get your name up on the board NOW! 

...click HERE.

The result of the Triplex was:

1) Irene Hutchison, 258 pins, £40

2) Stuart Hamilton, 254, £25

3) Rab Stewart, 248, £15

Congratulations to Ruairidh Adams and Rachael Buchanan who came 1st in the Under 14 Scottish Junior Doubles competition at Hollywood Bowl, Bargeddie earlier this month.  Well done to all the juniors who participated and had to get up early to be at Bargeddie for an 8.30am roll off.

Also, a massive shout out to Rachael for being picked to represent Scotland in the under 16 girls team this year at the Triple Crown. Scotland are hosting this year’s competition at Dunfermline on 25th - 27th August 2017.

7 p.m. and 9 p.m. roll-offs - get your name up!

HERE!

Entry form now up on the noticeboard for the next event.

1.  Mike McKiernan          520 pins               £55

2.  Jenny Smith                  468                     £40

3.  Bob Grandison             462                      £20

Next event: Scratch Triplex Saturday 22^nd April - 7 p.m. and 8.45 p.m. roll-offs.

This season's East of Scotland Competitions have now been published on the web, including the Top 16 line up.

Please note the NEW FORMAT for the gents singles.

East of Scotland Ten-pin Bowling League AGM takes place on Tuesday 28th March @ 7pm

Averages below 143:

1. Ian Colquhoun (562) £20
2. Jimmy Macdonald (549) £10
3. Dave Hewer (546) £5

 Averages 143 to 159.9

1. Stuart Hamilton and Jimmy Robertson (608) £15 each
2. Drew Johnston (572) £5

 Averages 160 and over

1. Rab Stewart (642) £20
2. Mike McKiernan (556) £10
3. Gwen Colquhoun (543) £5

7 Pin Tap:

1^st Jenny Smith                  815 pins               £20

2^nd Ina Colquhoun            795 pins               £10

3^rd Dave Hewer                 791 pins               £5

8 Pin Tap

1^st Brendan Aherne          801 pins               £20 

2^nd= Drew Johnston         695 pins               £7.50

2^nd= Peter McCowat        695 pins               £7.50 

9 Pin Ttap

1^st Alan Dudgeon              726 pins               £20

2^nd George Hodds             623 pins              £10

3^rd Connor Wilson            580 pins               £5

7, 8, 9 Pin Tap Ten-Pin Competition - Saturday 21st January, 2017

7pm and 8.45 pm roll-offs - three games for £5.

Graded according to average withcash prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd in each section.

....click HERE to see how you got on!

A reminder that the Club's AGM takes place on Wednesday 23rd November with a start time of 7:30pm.

Please note that Charity Day will be on Saturday 26th November this year and we are supporting the Willow Foundation.

As usual there will be bowling and skittles competitions on the day, so please look out for entry sheets going up very soon and get your name down.

On the night itself we will have the traditional prize bingo, Wheel of Fortune, raffle and auction. You can get your raffle tickets from behind the bar now – please don’t be shy in selling these to your friends, family and work colleagues.

All donations for the auction, wheel of fortune, raffle or prize bingo will be greatly received. These can be left behind the bar or with a member of Committee.

Finally, please remember that all members are entitled to TWO FREE DRINKS on the night. All you have to do is present your membership card at the kiosk and you will be given two vouchers that you can exchange at the bar for your favourite tipple. As you would expect, no doubles, triples etc and Juniors get junior vouchers for soft drinks!

...do you know of anyone who has been wanting to join, but just not got round to it? Then this may be their chance.

Congratulations to Rachael Buchanan who played in the under 16 Scottish girls team at The Triple Crown Competition held at the weekend in Norwich. The team won a bronze medal.

Click HERE for latest standings.

Ave. 160+

1. Rab Stewart, 650 Pins, £25

2. Alex Russell, 644 Pins, £15

3. George Hobbs, 626 Pins, £5

Ave 143 – 159.9

1.           Elaine Campbell, 808 Pins, £25

2.           Stuart Hamilton, 769 Pins, £15

3.           Alan Gray, 753 Pins, £5 (Collect from Bar)

Ave Below 143

1.           Rachael Buchanan, 867 Pins, £25

2.           George Robertson, 839 Pins, £15

3.           Ian Colquhoun, 834 Pins, £5

‘300’ Elaine Campbell, Alan Gray, George Graham, Rachael Buchanan, Ian Colquhoun, Stuart Hamilton, George Robertson - £5 each.

Congratulations to Emre Ozcan and Lesley Moncreiff of Edinburgh Tigers who came 3rd in the team event held in Sunderland on the 18th/19th June 2016 and to Irene Hutchison of Edinburgh Rollers who won the Female All events.

Members please note that the Club is now closed and will reopen on Saturday 16th July

...then get yourself along on Saturday 16th July (the day the club reopens after our 'trades' break)!

Click HERE for further details.

Click here for league updates.

...Go Rachael...!!!

1. Alan Dudgeon, 256, £100;

2. Dave Hutchison, 247, £70; and

3. Bob Gandison, 246, £40.

Do you have some keen tenpin bowlers in your place of work? Would they consider joining forces to enter our annual fun tournament? If so, you have until 1st May to get your entries in!

Click here for our poster for more details.

e-mail events@murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.uk if you want to enter a team.

...click here for details!

Congratulations to Daniel Hawksey and Ruairidh Adams for coming 2nd in the Scottish Junior Doubles under 12 tournament held in Ayr on the 12th March, 2016.

Click HERE for details.

Click HERE for poster. 

EDSA AGM is scheduled for Monday 28th March @ 7.30pm and the EOS AGM will take place on Tuesday 29th of March @ 7pm 

Look out for the entry form on the noticeboard for the next fun tenpin bowling night. Not only can you win cash, you can also win Easter Eggs!!

How eggsciting is that????

Click here for fabulous poster!

Congratulations to Andrew Cowan who came 1st in his category at the Scottish Junior Nationals which were held at Deerpark, Livingston on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th February 2016 also Daniel Hawksey who was part of the C & C Thistle team who came 3rd.

Well done to all our junior ten pin bowlers who travelled through to take part.

9 Pin Tap

1. George Hobbs, 712 pins, £30

2. Irene Hutchison, 703, £20

3. Dave Hutchison, 645, £10

8 Pin Tap

1. Mick Morrison, 728 pins, £30

2. Drew Johnstone, 727, £20

3. Jim Laidlaw Senior, 723, £10

7 Pin Tap

1. Alan Gray, 829 pins, £30

2=. Dave Hewer, 818, £15

2=. Morva Laidlaw, 818, £15

The final, which took place last night, was won by Central Taxis with a score of 1,046!!! Beaten finalists, EdinburghUniversity, managed a very respectable 1,007.

Congratulations to the winning team, commiserations to runners-up and thanks to all who took part in this year’s tournament!

Click HERE for details.

Trio of Vodka

Meal for 2 @ Sampans Restaurant

1 Year Weekly Car Wash

Tournament was won by Rab Stewart with 245 pins, winning £60. Second was Leanda Hutchison with a 242 (£40) and third was Christine Harris with a 231 (£20)

Thanks to Witch 1, Witch 2, The Count and The Two Zombies behind the bar!

Yes, Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club has a 42" LED Smart TV to give away in connection with this year’s Charity Day – this is how you get involved:

- Seek out Kathy McDonaugh in the Club between now and Charity Day on Saturday 21st November;

- Kathy has an entry form with 30 spaces on it. Pick an available number and hand your £20 to Kathy – that’s you entered;

- On Charity Day (probably around 9-10pm) someone will spin the wheel. If the hand/pointer lands on your chosen number you win a brand new gogglebox…simple!

Remember, there are only 30 slots available and will be allocated on a first-come-first served basis.

Good Luck! 

Click here for lovely poster and more detail...!

For full details of the roads closed, please click here. 

Congratulations to Rachael Buchanan who won the under 12 girls Scottish Junior Open held at Deerpark, Livingston this weekend and to Ruairidh Adams who came second in the under 12 boys tournament. Well done to all our junior bowlers who participated

Leave plenty of time to get to the Club if you are playing in the leagues that night - it may be advisible to leave your car at home.

The Ladies League urgently require new players for the new season starting this August.

If you don't already play in the Ladies League and you'd be interested in playing for a team one Thursday a month, or you know anyone that would, please get in touch.

Come along and enjoy free pool, snooker, skittles and tenpin bowling all day Saturday 18th July.

Click here for details.

The Club will close from Monday 6th July through to Friday 17th July for the usual Edinburgh Trades break. We re-open at 11am on Saturday 18th July.

Good Job!

As per an official request signed by 12 members of the league, we are required to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting with the sole purpose of amending Rule 3 of the constitution to ensure that anyone bowling in the East of Scotland League will be a member of MISC for the entire duration of a season.

The constitution currently states

“3. Membership and Eligibility

Teams – The membership of this league shall consist of any number of teams duly elected as provided for by section 12b of this constitution.

Individual – Each team member must pay the current league entry fee and at the time of registration be a member of M.I.S.C or on the waiting list or a member of staff to qualify for the complete league program. ”

The proposed amendment would look like this.

"Teams - The membership of this league will consist of any number of teams duly elected as provided for by section 12B of this constitution.

Individuals - All team members must be members of Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club. For existing members, renewal of membership is effective from 1st February each year, and members must renew their membership no later than the 28th February.  If a member has not, for whatever reason, renewed his/her membership by 28th February then he/she is not eligible to play in any league/competition until such time as he/she has been re-admitted to membership of Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club by the club committee at which time he/she will be eligible to play in future League and Competition events.

If any league member  who has not renewed his/her membership by 28th February, played in an East of Scotland League or Competition during the month of February then any score recorded will not count for League or Competition purposes.  If it is found that a player was not eligible to play, no score will be recorded and any points adjusted accordingly.”

This amendment would also remove the current mention of people on the waiting list being eligible to play, as this is in direct contradiction with the M.I.S.C constitution.

This amendment will require a two thirds majority of all people present and voting at the EGM. Unlike the AGM it is not compulsory for all teams to attend, however as always to ensure your voice is heard please come along and share your opinion if you wish.

Thomas Whitelaw (Tam the Doorman) 1937 – 2015

You can click here if you want!

Congratulations to Gordon Winter and Graham Nelson won the Scotch Doubles competition on Saturday with 592 pins - £25 prize money is now theirs!

Second were Michael McKiernan and Stuart Hamilton (543) - £15 – Third were Bob & Eleanor Grandison with a 463 (£10).

Our Junior under 12 Trio's team of Daniel Hawksey, Ruiraidh Adams and Rachael Buchanan won 2nd prize at Rollerbowl, Inverness on Sunday 26th April 2015. Katherine Cowan who joined forces with two players from Glenrothes were placed 5th in the under 16 age group.

Well Done!

1. Leanda Hutchison, £55 and 12 pack of Tennants Special
2. Rab Stewart, £40
3. Alan Dudgeon, £20

Well done to all...!

Happy Birthday John from all of us at Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club!!!

Rab Stewart was second with Mike McKiernan third.

...BE THERE!

You can now bowl on the following Sundays between 12 noon and 7pm for just £1 per game: 15^th March, 12^th April, 10^th May and 7^th June (all 2015).

This offer is available to members only and is not available for league bowling (Tenpin or Skittles).

Thanks to all who replied.

How do I pay?

Pay anytime by completing a form and posting it (with your payment) through the office door. Forms are available from the Bar.

Pay in person in last two weeks of February at the following times:

Wednesday 18th - 7pm to 9pm;

Thursday 19th - NO OFFICE COLLECTIONS;

Friday 20th - 7pm to 9pm;

Saturday 21st - NO OFFICE COLLECTIONS;

Sunday 22nd - 3.30pm to 4.15pm;

Monday 23rd - NO OFFICE COLLECTIONS;

Tuesday 24th - 6.30pm to 7.30pm;

Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th - 7pm to 9pm. 

How much do I pay?

Adult Standard                   £80       Adult Senior                  £40

Intermediate                       £20       Junior                              £10

Over 75                               £4

 *Please remember to include payment for your locker/cue (£5)*

While we still cannot accept credit or debit card payments, we can accept electronic payments made via telephone or Internet banking. If you wish to pay by this method, please e-mail thesecretary@murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.uk quoting your name and membership number and he will e-mail you the details you will need.

Averages below 143:

3^rd Dave Hewer £10

2^nd Jim Laidlaw (Snr) £15

1^st Morva Laidlaw £25

Averages 143 – 159.9

3^rd Kathy McDonaugh £10

2^nd Stuart Hamilton £15

1^st Michael McKienan £25

Averages 160 and over

3^rd Leanda Hutchison (2^nd game) £10

2^nd Dave Hutchison (2^nd game) £15

1^st Rab Stewart £25

...sign up now to pay for next year’s subs (2016)!

How?

Complete the Direct Debit Instruction form, including your name, address and e-mail address, and then return it to the Club. This is your instruction to your bank to permit us to debit your bank account. We’ll take care of everything else.

Advantages

• Automatic renewal – we’ll renew your subs each year and confirm this to you by e-mail.
• Spread the cost – we will debit your account on the TENTH of each month from May this year through to February next, then repeat that each year until you ask us to stop. Before we start a new year, we will e-mail you to tell you exactly how much we will be taking and on what date we will debit your account. If you happen to be one of the lucky ones who will benefit from half price subs in the next year or so, don't worry, this will be taken into account and your Direct Debit payment reduced accordingly.

For the avoidance of doubt: you will be paying your subs in advance each year.

• Pay next year’s subs at this year’s rate – if the members increase the subs at the AGM in November we won’t chase you for the difference (if they reduce the subs, we’ll pay you back!).
• Pay multiple subs in one instruction – e.g. dad can pay for mum, dad and the kids

Queries?

e-mail accounts@murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.uk or thesecretary@murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.uk

...then come and join us for this fun bowling night - entry forms on the notice board.

Well Done!

Many congratulations to members (and 2010 Charity Sponsors) George and Janice Graham on winning the Scottish Unsung Hero award. A more deserving couple would be hard to find and our fingers are crossed for the Sports Personality of the Year Awards on the 14th of December.

Another fantastic effort this year...well done to everyone who contributed!

Buy some raffle tickets, have a game of bingo and bid, bid, bid in the Auction!

All proceeds to Cruse Scotland!

See here for this season's scores! 

Click here for details!

Just to let you know that Norrie will be part of a team challenging the 'Eggheads' on the TV programme being broadcast this coming Monday, at 6.00pm on BBC2.

Norrie would like to point out to members, that his personal contribution is negligible!

Junior Tenpin restarts on Saturday 16th August!

Please note that Skittles and tenpin are not available at present due to the installation of four new lanes. This applies from Sunday 29^th June through to Sunday 6^th July (inclusive).

The Club will then close completely from Monday 7^th July through to Friday 18^th July for the usual Edinburgh Trades break.

The EOSL, Ladies League and Mixed Trios League fixtures have all now been uploaded to the web, together with PDF's of each fixture list which can be downloaded and printed here.

Full details and entry form can be found here.

Info and Application Form

...then get signed up for our latest competition!

Prize winners for the Scotch Doubles were:

1^st Bobby McLeod & Andrew March, 552 pins, £50

2^nd Bob & Eleanor Grandison, 521 pins, £30

3^rd Morag Dalgarno & Jack Milner 515 pins, £20

While we know he wants to keep things very low-key, the Club notes that Trustee and Life Member Jimmy Laidlaw will be 60 years young this Saturday 5th April. He's the original "tax baby". "What's a tax baby?" you may ask. Back in the day, dad received a full year's tax allowance for a child born anytime in that year. Very cleverly sixty years ago Mrs Laidlaw managed to produce Jimmy on the very last day of the tax year. So that's where Jimmy gets his brains from then! Congratulations Jimmy - have a great day.

Click here for details

Scotch Doubles - Saturday 19th April. Watch out for notices and entry form going up on the notice board.

Bye Paul...!

Please click here for info.

Yes, it's back! Come along, bring some friends, have a bit of banter and have a great time...oh, you will also have to answer some questions! Poster.

If you have already paid (including the many members who now pay by Direct Debit) – thank you! If you have not paid, please do so ASAP. There are three methods for payment, these are as follows:

Electronic transfer

These should be made to Sort Code 80-02-78, Account Number 00815230 and it is important you include (if possible) your name and membership number in the reference field. Please email accounts@murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.uk to confirm payment has been made, detailing names and membership numbers of those you have paid.

At the Club - Anytime

Pay anytime by completing a form and posting it (with your payment) through the office door. Forms are available from the Bar.

At the Club – Office Collections

Pay in person at the following times:

Wednesday 26^th to Friday 28^th - 7pm to 9pm

Please remember that we cannot accept payments by card!

Some early news from the EoS end-of-season tenpin competitions - click HERE for info!

For those of you who missed out on your bingo 'fix' at this year's Charity Night, get yourself along to this on Saturday 25th January.

See poster for more details and entry sheet for the 'Blind' bowling event on the club noticeboard.

Yes, an old favourite!

Triplex Bowling Competition - Saturday 22nd February 2014. Roll Off's:7 p.m. and 8.45 p.m.

Look out for our advertising poster and entry form on the noticeboard.

click here to find out

18 of some of the best tenpin bowlers in Scotland took part in this invitation only event at the Club... Click here to see the poster.

Click here for the results.

Charity Day – Saturday 23rd November 2013

The Club’s Annual Charity Day this year is supporting two charities: Blood Bikes Scotland and The Complementary Therapy Service (Western General).

Schedule of Events (Subject to Change)

• 12.00pm – 2.00pm Junior Tenpin & Skittles
• 1.00pm - 3.00pm – Guess the Weight of the Cake
• 4.00pm – 5.30pm –Tenpin & Skittles Team Game
• 600pm - 9.00pm – Moonlight Scotch Doubles
• 9.00pm – 10.00pm Charity Day Prize Bingo
• 10.00pm onwards – Charity Day Raffle & Auction
• Late Bar………………………………

As well as above, we will be selling raffle tickets most of the day, have pool and snooker challenges and Wheel of Fortune Games thrown in every now and again. 

Please remember that guests are more than welcome to attend and participate so long as they are signed into the club as normal. 

Entry sheets are now posted on the Club Notice Board.

Raffle Tickets are available NOW from behind the bar and from most members of the committee. 

I will advise further upon the Charity Day Auction once I have full details and confirmation of all the 'lots' but once again early indications suggest some super items. 

Please put it in your diary now, get your teams together and get those entry sheets filled up.

Check out details here!

Click here for latest standings

...and we are kicking off with a Graded Singles Night on Saturday 21st September. Click here for further info and check out the notice board for entry form.

We will hold our second Open Day on Saturday 31st August to try and attract new members. If you know of anyone who has been thinking of joining for a while, let them know that now is the best time to make that commitment.

If you don't know of anyone, maybe you could pin up a notice on a staff notice board (leaflets available from the Club) or circulate an e-mail?

Another way you can help to advertise it is to 'Like' or 'Share' (or both) my post on the Club's facebook page. 

Norrie’s 2 previous birthday bashes have been highlights of the M.I.S.C. calendar, with around 200 members & guests in attendance.

The Apple Beggars will be appearing as a full 5 piece band on a stage erected over the lanes.

Norrie has stated that he strictly does not want any presents but there will be a collection for anyone wishing to donate towards his cost of hiring the band - ANY DONATIONS WILL BE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED. If Norrie can recoup around 80% of his outlay, he will arrange a similar event in 2014.

All members and thier guests are welcome to attend.

Click here for 2013 Inter Organisation Ten Pin Fixtures.

Congratulations to Murrayfield’s Juniors!

Rachael Buchanan and partner (under 10s) and Iain Gray and partner (under 19’s) won both Scratch and Handicap titles in the ‘Nationals’ doubles competition a week ago. The rules only permit you to win one competition, so both where given trophies for the Scratch section – well done!

The quiz will kick off at 8.30pm and costs £1 per person to enter. Preferably teams of four, though there will be a degree of flexibility with this.

You will be aware that the Club has organised an Inter-Organisation Ten Pin Tournament over the last few years.  This year’s tournament is due to commence week beginning Monday 17^th June with games taking place on a fortnightly basis (though the Club will be closed for Trades holidays). It will cost £20 to enter a team of four, which includes the first match and the final (if the team makes it).  Prize money is expected to be £100 for the winning team and £50 for the runners-up. We anticipate the early rounds will be over a ‘League Cup’ basis.

If you would like more details about the competition or would like to enter a team please reply e-mail events@murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.uk and we will send you an entry form.  Entries and monies should be received by 19^th May.

...click here for details!

We will hopefull get a photo soon to post on our Facebook page.

Please click here for EOS Cup Competition dates.

The list can be found here. Please check the list to see if your name appears here and then note the date in your diaries. If you are unable to play, please contact Ronnie Bennett on 334 4545.

The above organisation holds its AGM on 11th March @ 7pm - all teams MUST be represented. Click here for poster.

Please click here for more information.

For more information click here

Thanks to everyone who got involved in all things Charity Day. A fantastic effort with a fantastic total raised...£5,000.

...just click here!

...full Corporate Hospitality at Tynecastle for Hearts v Hibs on 3rd January! When I say full, I mean FULL!

...a round of golf for four at Bruntfield Links Golfing Society.

...a set of six fine French wines.

...a meal for four (inc. wine) at the Maybury Casino.

...a 32" HD TV.

...six bottles of Polish vodka.

...a signed Hibs tops.

...a meal for two a Howies (inc. wine). 

Watch this space for more items...

Yes, four delicious different cocktails to choose from for a very reasonable £10 per (large) jug - see here for advertising poster!

Posters and entry sheets will be going up soon and I will be 'leaking' auction prizes etc on our Facebook page on the lead up to the day.

Yes folks, it's the first of our three karaoke nights tonight! Get yourself along for a wee sing song. Bring the wife/hubby and/or some mates with you - it will make you forget all about work tomorrow!

There is also plenty space for the handicap singles tournement as well, particularly on the later roll offs.

For a full list of events, please click here.

...Click here for the latest league standings.

This year’s Inter-Organisation fixtures have now been published...click here for information.

Monday 25th June to Friday 29th June

This could be your last chance to bowl before we close for 'Trades'. Therefore, Committee have agreed to reduced bowling rates (£1 per game) on these nights from 6pm 'til close. Not only that, why not bring along some of your non-member mates and they will enjoy the same rate as you?

Junior and Intermediates can bowl for FREE and snooker and pool will also have a 50% reduction applied.

Note: normal signing-in rules and 'Junior' restrictions will apply.

Friday 29th June - Turbo Poker

Yes...it's back!

Anyone who played this format the last time will know just how enjoyable this was! If this is of interest to you, then please remember to get along early to secure your place, as it is first come first serve and it is expected to be busy. Also remember that the Turbo Poker is open to non-members (subject to correct signing in procedures) but is restricted to ADULTS ONLY.

Monday 2nd July to Friday 13th July - CLUB CLOSED

Boo!

However, when we open back up on Saturday 14th July you should hopefully have a shiny new bar!

Saturday 21st July

The 'Queen of Pop' hits Murrayfield! No, she is not appearing in the new shiny bar, but at the stadium over the road! However, if you are going to the Madonna concert, please remember we are here for a drink beforehand? All adult members can sign in four non-member Madonna fans, but should there be a bus load of you, then please let me know and we can sort something out.

Saturday 28th July - Members Day

Members Day = FREE SPORTS! Subject to availability and restrictions.

Yours in Sport,

Ross

Congratulations to Club member Steven Gill who will be representing Scotland at the AMF World Cup in Poland in November after successfully navigating his way through a tricky qualifier at Livingston on Sunday!

Quite an achievement, I am sure you will agree - good luck, Steven!

Norrie Rudland’s previous birthday bash was a main highlight of last year’s club calendar, with over 200 members & guests in attendance.

This year’s event will be bigger & better as the Apple Beggars will be appearing as a full 5 piece band!

Norrie has stated that he strictly does not want any presents but there will be a collection for anyone wishing to donate towards the cost of hiring the band.

To see this fantastic band normally costs between £10.00 and £12.00, so any donation of ¼ of this amount will be gratefully accepted. If Norrie can recoup around 75% of his outlay, he will arrange a similar event in 2013. If you intend coming along, please add your name & party size to the form on the notice board or e-mail Norrie at rudland@supanet.com

For full advertising poster click here.

Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club will fling open its doors on Saturday 12th May 2012 for its first Open Day. All members of the public are invited to attend on this day for special membership offers, free bowling etc. Click here to see our flyer!

Turbo Poker Competition this Friday 11th May starting at 7pm in the bar.
£10 buy in with £5 re-buys allowed for the first hour. Prize pot paid out 100% to first 4 places.
Non members are welcome to play so bring someone along.

Kicking off our 75th Anniversary Celebrations we have Alex Hodgson, who is a Scottish singer/songwriter based in Prestonpans, East Lothian. Norrie will also be hosting another quiz, so come along to what promises to be a fantastic night’s entertainment!!!

Click HERE for more info!

Usual rules apply. See notice board for entry form. Click here for more info.

Due to a clash of dates with Scotland's Six Nations game versus France, it has been decided to postpone all Sunday Supreme fixtures on Sunday 26th February.  Please click here to see the revised schedule.

Please remember that Norrie Rudland's Big Quiz Night is on Saturday 27th January.

Junior Tenpin starts up again this Saturday 14th January - 11:30am start.

The Thin Lizzy Tribute band - Black Rose will be appearing at the Club on Saturday 18th February - all members welcome. Click here for promotional poster.

Good News! More time for bowling! The Club will now be open for a few extra hours on four days over the festive period - click here for details!

The Ladies League Christmas night out is scheduled for this Thursday - check poster for details!

Due to popular demand, Norrie has agreed to another quiz night. Please put Friday 9th December @ 8:30pm in your diaries - usual rules apply. 

We are pleased to announce that all members (over the age of 18) can now enjoy FREE internet access at the Club through our Wi-Fi ‘Hotspot’. Please note that this is only open to members...not their guests. Initial connection may not be immediate and certain conditions will apply.

Tram works in the Roseburn area are restarting soon. These works are expected to last for at least 12 months so you may experience traffic congestion and parking restrictions around the club.

Russell Road will close to traffic from September 4th. Roseburn Street will have parking restrictions and temporary traffic lights from September 18th.

For detailed information please click here.

Junior Tenpin Bowling restarts Saturday 27th August @ 11.30am.

The first two weeks will be "Welcome and Fun Bowling". 

Please remember that the Junior Tenpin Bowling sessions are FREE to join for all junior MISC members, and only cost £1 per week to attend.

Sessions have league bowling and coaching and generally last around an hour and a half.

See website - http://www.murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.uk/page/juniors- for further details!

We have now moved "MISC Misc" to the navigation bar which appears on every page, making it even easier to access.  Here you will find little snippets of news about members in and around the Club (good, bad or sad). If you think that there is something worthy of appearing in this section, please do not hesitate to e-mail the details to thesecretary@murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.uk

Kimberley Doig has again been selected to represent Scotland in the U19 girls team at the Triple Crown in Ireland, with Kyle Hunter selected for 1st Reserve in the U19 boys. - well done Kim and Kyle!!!

Yes, this is an early reminder that Members Day is 23rd July this year.

Gary and Jack Milner have agreed to join up with a small local group of fundraisers known as the Persevere Trust, to raise funds to help the family of Jordan Napier, a local Leith boy, who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.

The group intend to walk the St Oswald’s Way – a 97 mile trek from Holy Island to Heavenfield.

Would you like to enter a team in to this year's Inter Organisation Skittles and Ten-Pin Tournament? Entries to be received no later than 31st May!  

Yes, Norrie has reached an age where he looks forward to his birthday (unlike the rest of us who try and forget them). So much so that he has decided to throw a party at your favourite sports venue!!! Why not come along on May 27th...it's FREE...and you don't even have to buy him a birthday present!!!

Come along and join us on what will prove to be another fun night...and you may even win some cash.

Another tenpin bowling and skittles fun night at Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club...with the added attraction of possibly winning  some cash! 

The darts area has now been relocated to the bar...and that's not the only change! We also have a brand new dartboard and plush new surrounds.

The Club does not currently run any darts leagues or play in any club/pub leagues in Edinburgh.  However, if sufficient members are interested, the committee would assist in forming a darts league or help look for members to form a team. If you would be interested in taking up this challenge, please contact thesecretary@murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.uk.

Come along to this tenpin bowling and skittles fun night at Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club on Saturday 19th February and try to win some cash! 

A warm welcome to all visitors to the Murrayfield Indoor Sports Club's new website. Please take a moment to look through the site and familiarise yourself with the new layout.

We have kept most of the content from the old site and added some new material, such as the Committee Rogue Gallery; and a Google interactive map - making it easier for potential new members to find us!

If you have any comments about the new site (good or bad), please do not hesitate to send them to thesecretary@murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.uk

Friday 28th January is Norrie's Quiz Night. Another installment of Norrie's popular quiz, which will no doubt baffle and amuse in equal measures, promises to be another cracking night - get your team together NOW - Entry fee is £1 per person.