West District Hockey
West District of the Scottish Hockey Union is the full name for the district operating within the Scottish Hockey Union, that covers men's hockey in the west of Scotland. The West District operates local leagues, both indoor and outdoor, for men and many youth competitions.
| Sport | Field Hockey |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | WD |
| Founded | 1900 |
| Affiliation | Scottish Hockey Union |
| Affiliation date | 1901 |
| President | Keith Joss |
| Vice president(s) | Alisdair Scott |
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History
The Men's West District Hockey was founded in 1900,[1] however competitive leagues were not allowed in Scotland until 1955. The first competitive season was won by Western Wildcats Hockey Club.[2]
Clubs
A number of clubs are affiliated to the Men's West District.
Anchor Hockey Club - formed in 1923
Ayr Hockey Club - formed in 1953
Clydesdale Hockey Club - formed in 1902 as Cartha
Dumfries Hockey Club - formed in 1907 as Crichton Royal
Glasgow High Kelvinside Hockey Club - formed in 1899 as Cochrane Park
Giffnock Hockey Club - formed in 1919 as Whitecraigs
Glasgow University Hockey Club - formed in 1907
Greenock Morton Hockey Club - formed in 1921, possibly as Bridge of Weir and Clutha
Helensburgh Hockey Club - formed in 1974
Hillhead Hockey Club - formed in 1970
Irvine Hockey Club - formed in 1982
Kelburne Hockey Club - formed in 1969
Oban Hockey Club - formed in 2016
Rottenrow Blue Sox Hockey Club - formed in 2009
Stepps Hockey Club - formed in 1913
Strathclyde University Hockey Club - formed in 1921, formerly Royal College of Science and Technology
Uddingston Hockey Club - formed in 1930
Western Wildcats Hockey Club - formed in 1898
League Hockey
The main aim of the West District is to provide competitive league hockey, both indoor and outdoor, within the district to any of its member clubs. Currently there are 3 West District Divisions, however there have been as many as 6 over the history of the district. For a full list of divisions and the champions, see West District Men's Hockey Divisions
References
- 100 Years of Scottish Hockey
- Western Wildcats History