The draw for the group stages of the Denman Ulster Shield took place at Denman International in Bangor. 12 teams were in the draw with Dr John Rainey MBE, Chair of Denman International, Shirley McCay, Talent Coach and Marc Scott, Executive Manager of Ulster Hockey conducting the draw at the Bangor premises.
The draw for the Group Stage was as follows:
Group A | Group B |
Lisnagarvey Hockey Club | Banbridge Hockey Club |
Belfast Harlequins | Dungannon Ladies |
Randalstown Ladies | Mossley Ladies |
Group C | Group D |
Ballymoney Hockey Club | Pegasus Hockey Club |
Ulster University Elks | Ards Ladies |
Lurgan Ladies | Rainey Hockey Club |
Fixtures for the competition will be released in due course. The winners of each group will then progress to the semi-final stage of the competition with the final being played on Boxing Day.
Semi-Finals:
Winners of Group A v Winners of Group B
Winners of Group C v Winners of Group D
Good luck to all the teams participating in the 2019/20 Denman Ulster Shield!!