Veterans Hockey in Scotland

There is an increasing number of participants in hockey who qualify as veterans.

In Men's hockey, there are teams and fixtures at the following levels:

  • over 40
  • over 45 
  • over 50
  • over 55
  • over 60
  • over 65

At each level, depending on the rules of the tournament or competition, there can be opportunities for a small number of under age players to participate with their more senior team mates.

In Women's hockey, there are currently only teams and fixtures at over 35 level, though teams often include players who are much older than 35.

Unlike other countries which have introduced veterans leagues, in Scotland, veterans tend to play in normal club teams, and it is not unusual to find teams with members from under sixteen to over sixty, one team having a goalkeeper who has turned 80. There are events for ad hoc club and touring teams at home and abroad and at the peak of veterans hockey are the National Teams for men. The National womens veterans team played its first matches, against England, on 26-27 May 2007.

Please check the home page of the appropriate age group for details of how to become involved in international hockey at veterans level.

Home Nations Veterans Hockey Tournament (men and women) Peffermill - 20 and 21 June 2009

Scotland is playing host to the Home Nations Veterans Tournament in Edinburgh next month and we have strong men and women's teams competing from England and Wales.   Our men will be fielding two teams, over 45s and over 55s, whilst the Scottish women will have over 40 and over 45 squads.  Any lady who would like to be considered for selection should complete the attached Availability Form and email it to Fiona Harfield whose contact details are on it.  The Ladies have a final training  session at Stirling University on 30 May 2009, between 1pm and 4pm. 

 

Despite the ages of those competing, a good standard of hockey is guaranteed, so if you're not participating why not come along and support your national team. 

 

For further details about the Tournament please contact:-

 

Men over 55 Team Manager, John Connaghan Mobile 07836 704107 - email connaghan2000@yahoo.com

Men over 45 Team Manager, Mike McInally Mobile 07817612529 - email managerm-mcinally@sky.com 
Women, Babs Buglass 01330 811586 or mobile 07753 935459 - email babs@buglass.org

 

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