Join the Worlds oldest open Rugby Club
To become a member, fill out an Application Form, and return to : Peter Brown & Mandy Allen, Membership Office, 74 Old Dover Road, Blackheath, London SE3 8SY
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Blackheath Football Club has a unique place in the history of Rugby Football being the oldest open rugby club in the world. It was formed by Old Boys of Blackheath Proprietary School in 1858, and is now simply known as The Club a name that has stuck from cheering Up Club by their supporters in matches against the school.
A founder member of the Rugby Union, instigators of the first international match, and hosts for the first ever match against Wales in England, Blackheath was home for several international matches pre Twickenham. The Club still boasts of having more international players than any other club before the advent of professional rugby. Blackheath members formed the Barbarians, the Army RFU and the London Referees Society.
From a prestigious past Blackheath is building for the future with its vibrant Mini, Junior, Youth and Women's sections running alongside the Men's teams. Why not join and be part of it?
The Rectory Field has been the home of Blackheath since January 1883. In 1885 the Football Club were joined by Morden Cricket Club (renamed to Blackheath CC) and also the Blackheath Lawn Tennis Club. A Company called the Blackheath Cricket, Football and Lawn Tennis Co. Ltd. was formed to provide the sports facilities at the Rectory Field, which now also includes Squash. These sports are still thriving today, and new Members are welcome.
Full Membership Benefits
- Free admission to all 1st XV home matches (excluding cup or special games)
- Easy access to the ground on match days
- The option of purchasing a season ticket for a stand seat and/or car parking
- Year round use of the Clubhouse Bar
- Free copy of the Club newsletter
- Opportunity to apply for International tickets
- 10% discount at the Club Shop
- A vote at the AGM
- Insurance for playing members
Membership Types
Friends of the Club: These are members who are keen to support the Club financially by making a donation of £500 plus their £130 membership fee. Friends meet on match days in the Barbarians Bar and may bring in one guest free.Season Ticket Membership: £130
Playing Membership: £130, (£120 before 30 Sept 2008)
Mini/Junior Parent/Guardian: £80
Full Time Student or Youth Under 21 Playing/Non Playing Membership: £60. Please send a copy of Student Card
Women Player: Please contact Mandi Brunet (mandibrunet@hotmail.com)
Club Mmbership: £50. includes all membership benefits except free access to first team home games and the facility to apply for International tickets at Twickenham.
School Age*: Free to non players who are full time at school.
* These also include all appropriate membership benefits and free access to home games (excluding Cup matches, special games and application for International Tickets)
See the membership form for complete details.