Can I play for Scotland?
To be eligible for selection into one of Scotland's national squads an athlete shall:
1) be affiliated through a Club, Youth Club, hold an individual
membership to the SHU or be a pupil attending an affiliated
school
2) hold, or be eligible to hold, a British passport; and
i) have been born in Scotland; or
ii) have been resident in Scotland for 3 years prior to
selection; or
iii) have one or both parents who were born in Scotland; or
iv) be married to a Scot as defined in (i) or (iii)
Note: A player to whom (ii) applies remains qualified notwithstanding a change in Residence or Club.
3) have not played for another international team in an FIH
competition during the last 3 years other than GB
4) At U16 and U18 level evidence of residence in Scotland will be
accepted in lieu of a British passport
To be eligible to play for Great Britain an athlete must:
1) be affiliated through a National Association
2) hold, or be eligible to hold, a British passport
3) have not played for an international team except GB, Scotland,
England or Wales in a FIH competition during the last 3 years
For further details please consult the Scottish Hockey Union Ethics Manual. If you would like to discuss your eligibility please Contact Us.