Game, Set, Mash!
Mash Direct, the award-winning ‘field to fork’ side dish brand, is pleased to announce the launch of their new sports campaign, ‘The Mash Direct Champ-ionships’ on 29th July 2020. This campaign will give teams across the country
ULSTER HOCKEY COVID UPDATE – RETURN TO HOCKEY
We have had notice of an update to the Protocols for returning to hockey from the Northern Ireland Executive which will have immediate effect for clubs in Northern Ireland only. The Hockey Ireland Protocol will be updated in line
Annual Report 2019-20
On behalf of all the Ulster Hockey Management Board and Staff, I have the pleasure of presenting the 11th Annual Report of the Ulster Hockey Union (UHU). This concise review hopefully provides a useful insight into the 2019-2020 season,
Officiating Awards 2019 – 2020
Ulster Hockey Officiating Awards 2019 – 2020 Ulster Hockey is delighted to announce the winners of the 2019/20 Officiating Awards. Charlotte Johnston – Young Umpire of the Year Charlotte started umpiring in September 2018
Coaching Awards 2019 – 2020
Ulster Hockey Coaching Awards 2019 – 2020 Ulster Hockey is delighted to announce the winners of the 2020 Coaching Awards. Maria Doherty (Ballymoney) – Children’s Coach of the Year As well as coaching most age groups in the
Phased Plan for return to hockey
Hockey Ireland Coronavirus (COVID-19) UPDATE No. 7 regarding Return to Hockey Protocol 19 June 2020. From Monday 22nd of June clubs can start reduced activities and skill training in instances where the club can comply with the Hockey
Countdown begins to SportMaker Awards 2020
The Sport Northern Ireland SportMaker Awards are making a welcome return for 2020. #SportMaker awards process shines a light on the local sporting workforce, recognising the outstanding contribution of coaches, officials, volunteers and
Linwoods Giveaway!
Competition Time! Sponsors of our U18 Girls, Linwoods Healthfoods are giving away three awesome hampers to celebrate the launch of their new packs! Crammed full of healthy products in their colourful new packaging you don’t wont to
Webinar Wednesday – Creating Amazing Children’s Sport Environments
Creating Amazing Children’s Sport Environments with Dr. Sergio Lara-Berciel is coming up Wednesday, June 17th with two sessions: ▪️11am – for those who support coaches… ▪️8pm – for Coaches This session will consider the
Ulster Hockey Mascot Competition
Help inspire our new mascot! We’re looking for fun and creative children in our community to inspire a brand new mascot for Ulster Hockey. The mascot will embody the amazing spirit of hockey, welcome everyone to our events and
2020 John Minnis Burney Cup Final – Friends & Sullivan to share title
May 2020 was meant to see Ulster Hockey host the final of the John Minnis Burney Cup in its 100th Year. Unfortunately the suspension of all hockey and subsequent decision to consider the 2019/20 season concluded has meant that this
Coaching Webinar – Effective S&C for Club Players
Hockey Ireland will be running their fourth coach education webinar on Monday, May 25th from 19.30. Irish women’s S&C coach Darren Kenna will present the last webinar of the series on ‘Effective S&C for Club
Sponsorship & Income Generation Webinar
During the series of ‘Join the Conversation’ meetings with clubs, it was identified that income generation, fundraising and maintaining sponsorship were identified as concerns for clubs during this lock-down period. Ulster Hockey is
Essential mental health training now free for the nation’s coaches
UK Coaching has announced today (18 May) – in collaboration with its awarding organisation 1st4sport, and partners Mind, the mental health charity, and Sport England – that the nation’s coaches can access the Mental
Coaching Webinar – Talent Development
Hockey Ireland will be running their third coach education webinar on Monday, May 18th from 19.30. The webinar will focus on ‘Developing Talent’ and will be presented by Dr. David Passmore. David will be joined by his
Annual General Meeting
Ulster Hockey advise that the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which as per the Constitution is to take place by 31 May 2020, has been postponed until further notice in keeping with ongoing advice from Government on social distancing. While
Coaching Webinar – Video Analysis
Hockey Ireland will be running their second coach education webinar on Monday, May 11th from 19.30. The webinar will be presented by Irish women’s assistant coach Gareth Grundie and Irish international Shirley McCay and will
Dodds announces £40 million secured for microbusiness Hardship Fund
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that £40 million is to be made available for a new Hardship Fund aimed at microbusinesses which have not been able to avail of the existing support schemes and which require financial support
2019/20 FINAL LEAGUE POSITIONS
Following the Hockey Ireland Board (Coronavirus COVID-19 Update No 4) direction to use a percentage equalisation method to determine provincial leagues, the final league positions for the 2019/20 season have now been confirmed.
The Sport Wellbeing Hub
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is the biggest health crisis for generations. The pandemic has increased the mental health risks for our society. Before the crisis hit mental illness was already the single largest cause of ill healthand
Hockey Ireland Coaching Webinar
The first Hockey Ireland Webinar will take place on Monday 27th April at 7.30pm. The first presenter is Irish senior women’s assistant coach Mick McKinnon. Mick’s presentation on ‘Simplifying Defending’ will explore the
Northern Ireland Executive support for businesses
£25,000 Business Grant Scheme Registration is now open for the £25,000 Business Grant Scheme for the retail, hospitality, tourism and leisure sectors. Full information can be found HERE This scheme has been provided to support
Webinar Wednesday: Maintaining the Sports Club Habit
Sport Northern Ireland are currently hosting an initiative known as ‘Webinar Wednesday’ which offers a range of sports webinars for different target audiences such as sports development staff, coaches, clubs and others. The initiative
Can you help the NI Children’s Hospice?
As a proud partner of Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice, we’ve witnessed first-hand the incredible care and compassion that the charity delivers in our local community. The Children’s Hospice cares for over 370 babies,
Sports Hardship Fund
As the country deals with coronavirus (COVID-19), we know sport and physical recreation organisations are facing a hugely difficult period of time. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has today launched a £500,000 Hardship Fund for
HOCKEY IRELAND – COMPETITIONS DECISION ANNOUNCEMENT
Hockey Ireland Coronavirus (COVID-19) UPDATE No. 4 – 9 April 2020 Hockey Ireland on 26 March announced that the 2019/20 hockey season for all league, cup and all other domestic hockey competitions in Ireland are deemed to have
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
I hope everyone in the Ulster Hockey family, friends and loved ones are well. We are living in strange and challenging times and the impact of the current situation may be fairly significant for some of our clubs and members…Read more
Anne Laing
Ulster Hockey is saddened to learn of the passing of Irish Hockey legend Anne Laing. In a long and illustrious international career, Anne played as goalkeeper for Ireland 32 times between 1961 and 1974. A player with tremendous
Let’s #HelpEachOther: Volunteering to Support Covid-19
Volunteering is at the heart of our communities and particularly at this time we have seen our altruism and generosity come to the fore. In order to support the volunteer movement Volunteer Now been working closely with Government
Coronavirus (COVID-19) UPDATE No. 3 – 26 March 2020
Hockey Ireland continues to follow the advice of the Government and Sport Ireland and has noted recent Government announcements that further measures are being introduced to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Hockey Ireland Board, after
Coaching & Officiating Awards 2020
The Ulster Hockey Coaching and Officiating Awards recognise the outstanding contribution of hockey coaches and officials during the 2019-2020 Season and the role they play in encouraging participation, development and excellence. There are
Message from Ulster Hockey Management Board
The Ulster Hockey Board met last week and we wanted to communicate to all the Ulster Hockey Family what the immediate plans are during the suspension, dictated by the current COVID 19 challenging situation. Obviously the suspension will
Statement on COVID-19
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, The Hockey Ireland Board along with representatives of the 4 Provincial Boards have agreed that all hockey activity across Ireland is to be suspended until 29th March at which time the situation will
John Minnis 100th Burney Cup Final
Congratulations to Sullivan Upper School, Holywood and Friends’ School, Lisburn on reaching the 100th Burney Cup Final following the semi-finals at Shaws Bridge on Wednesday 11th March. Sullivan Upper School, Holywood defeated Royal
Last Youth Blitz of 2019/2020
This Sunday sees the last of our #Super6s and #Extreme8s youth hockey blitzes. See below for a full list of Boys blitz venues: Region Host Club Venue Belfast Mossley (U11s) / NICS (U13s) The Glade – Playball Southern Ballynahinch
Hockey Ireland Youth Panel
Hockey Ireland is seeking young passionate people, between the ages of 18-30, based throughout Ireland, to apply to become a member of our new Youth Panel. The Hockey Ireland Youth Panel, part of our volunteer strategy funded by the
JMEA Burney Cup Quarter Final Draw Announced
The draw for the quarter finals of John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup has been made and has threw up some interesting ties as we progress to the latter stages of the competition. Last year’s winners, Wallace High
Domestic Hockey Officer – Application
Ulster Hockey wishes to recruit a full time Domestic Hockey Officer to co-ordinate and enhance the organisation’s domestic hockey and league structures. The successful applicant will be required to work under the direction of
John Bell to Undertake Macmillan Cancer Fundraising Walk
Ulster Hockey would like to support John Bell in his 26-mile Macmillan Cancer walk fundraiser later this year after his experience with Macmillan Cancer Support and his son Matthew, who was recently unwell. Matthew completed his chemo in
Regional S&C Hubs for Underage Team Sport Athletes
Ulster Hockey in partnership with Netball NI and Ulster Rugby, are kicking off a new programme this month that aims to provide strength and conditioning sessions regionally for up and coming athletes from hockey, netball and rugby. This
Belfast Telegraph Senior Schools Cup
The draw for the semi-finals of the Belfast Telegraph Senior Schools Cup took place yesterday at the offices of the Belfast Telegraph with the four remaining schools eager to find out who they would face in the final 4 of…Read more
New Umpires Website Launched
A new Ulster Hockey Umpires website has been launched containing all the relevant information for umpires. The website brings together various sections including policies, information for clubs, and information on the rules of hockey.
Ulster Masters Hockey Ladies
The Ulster Ladies Masters teams are looking for expressions of interest from players for the Masters squads for their upcoming interpros in April in Garryduff, Cork. The competition dates for 2020 are Friday 17th to Sunday 19th
BDO NI McCloy & Pearson 2020
This Friday sees the registration deadline for this years Primary School Festivals. With festival locations right across the province make sure to get your primary school registered. Festivals are designed to be all about fun and
Cunningham Awarded for Years of Service
A massive congratulations to Eric Cunningham who won the WJ ‘Paddy’ Patterson Services to Sport Award at the Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards on Monday past (20th January) at the Crowne Plaza in Belfast. The award honours
Coaching Goalkeeper Workshop
Coaching Goalkeepers Workshop will take place on Monday 27th January. This course will help coaches to promote the coaching of good basic techniques to goalkeepers and to develop coaches’ knowledge and understanding of modern goalkeeping
BDO NI Youth Indoor Series 2019/20
Our BDO NI series concluded yesterday with the U15 and U18 Girls Finals at the Antrim Forum Leisure Centre. The last three dates of youth indoor has showed just how much our clubs have improved in this format of the…Read more
Ulster Junior Coaches Required
Ulster Hockey is interested in hearing from qualified coaches who are interested in being involved with Ulster Hockey’s Men and Women’s Junior Squads. This includes Head Coach and Assistant Coach Roles with these squads. If
National Umpires Award Course
National Umpire Award Course will take place at Playball, Belfast on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd January 7.00pm-9.30pm This course will give prospective umpires a solid grounding in the rules and regulations of field hockey. Candidates
BDO NI Primary School Festivals 2020
McCloy and Pearson Cup festival registration OPEN Registration is open for your primary school to enter in this year McCloy and Pearson Cup. Festival locations can be seen below: Location Date Cookstown Boys 13/02/2020 Cookstown Girls
Platt Recognised in New Year’s Honours
Congratulations to former Ulster Hockey Executive Manager, Angela Platt who has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list for services to sports development in Northern Ireland. Angela was Executive Manager from 2009
European Award for Ballymoney!!
The final European Hockey Federation Club of the Year awards of this decade are very special ones for the EHF. As Peter Elders, Chair of the EuroHockey Assessment Committee said: “We were looking for tangible projects being delivered
UH Office – Festive Period
The Ulster Hockey Office will be closed from 5.00pm on Friday 20th December 2019 until Thursday 2nd January 2020 at 9.00am. If you have any queries during the period the office is closed they will be dealt with when the…Read more
JMEA Burney Cup Draw Announced
The draw for the opening rounds of the John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup took place on Monday at their Ballyhackamore office with the draw conducted by Marc Scott, Executive Manager of Ulster Hockey and Chris Kirk, Director of
Kirk Cup Scores Sponsorship Deal with MMW
NI Law Firm of the Year, Millar McCall Wylie, has announced a sponsorship deal with Ulster Hockey’s most prestigious male competition. The Belfast-based solicitors will sponsor the final of this year’s Kirk Cup as well as the
Mullan Awarded Honorary Fellowship by NRC
Katie Mullan, captain of the Irish Women’s Hockey team, has received an Honorary Fellowship from Northern Regional College. Katie, from Coleraine, is one of four individuals to receive the honour who have had an impact upon the
Greg Scores Win at Sport NI SportMaker Awards
Greg Thompson has been named Club Performance Coach of the Year in recognition of his achievements over the past 12 months with Pegasus Hockey Club. The club’s collective trophy haul includes the Denman Ulster Shield, winning the EY
Willie Gribben
Willie Gribben It is with great sadness that Ulster Hockey has learnt of the passing of Willie Gribben. Willie was a pioneer in Ulster Rugby having played for several clubs and the Province and having coached at junior
Ulster Hockey nets new partnership with NI Children’s Hospice
Ulster Hockey has announced a three-year charity partnership with Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. Players, including Olympic Games-bound star Shirley McCay, and committee members, visited Horizon House in Belfast where they
Coach Education workshops and courses
Ulster Hockey will be running a series of Coach Education workshops and courses across the province in coming months, to help develop your skills as a Hockey coach. Coaching Workshop for Youth Coaches – “Sweating, smiling and
Super 6s & Extreme 8s
Super 6s & Extreme 8s Our girls and boys are back in action on Sunday the 24th of November across Ulster. This format of hockey allows our young players to learn, enjoy and excel in hockey. Below are locations for…Read more
BDO NI Primary Schools 2020
The dates, venues and times have been released for the 2020 McCloy and Pearson Cup Festivals 2020! The McCloy (Girls) and Pearson (Boys) Cups are primary school hockey festivals. Both festivals are run from February to April each year
Ulster Schools Head for All Ireland Championships
The All-Ireland Schoolboys Championships takes place this week in venues across Dublin as the best schools teams battle it out for the Tasmanian Shield and the new Herbie Sharman Perpetual Shield. The competition consists of four
Super 6s & Extreme 8s
Are Boys and Girls take to the stage. This Sunday see’s our Boys and Girls take to the stage with 8 blitzes taking part across Ulster with upwards of 1000 kids playing hockey across Ulster! Girls Venues: Region Host Club…Read more
BDO NI Youth Indoor Series
BDO NI Youth Indoor Series Off the back of last season’s youth indoor success, Ulster Hockey in partnership with our sponsors BDO NI are delighted to announce the 2019 – 20 youth indoor dates. Last season was a great success…Read
Blogs – Ulster Players Experiences
U16 Girls – Emma Uprichard “Interprovincial Champions 2019”, an unforgettable milestone in the hockey careers of the U16 squad of 2019. Selection for the Talent Development Program was the first step in my Ulster Hockey
Job Opportunity – ‘Leaders in Hockey’ Coordinator
Hockey Ireland is seeking to employ a full time ‘Leaders in Hockey’ Coordinator. The aim of this role is to grow participation in, and help improve on the quality of, umpiring and volunteering in hockey, as well as working
Barclay Communications Sponsor Ulster U18 Boys
Barclay Communications is delighted to announce its full year sponsorship of the U18 Ulster Hockey boys team. In a joint collaboration with WorkPal they endeavour to support the development of youth sports. Belfast based company
Match Results – Media
IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL SENIOR CLUBS: Could all clubs listed below please remember to TEXT John Flack (07976 721830) with their results and scorers from fixtures weekly by 4.25pm or 6pm for late starts. This information helps boost
Boys Super 6s & Extreme 8s return!!
Boys Super 6s and Extreme 8s Boys are back! This Sundays sees the return of our Boys youth blitz’s for the 2019/20 hockey season. This format of hockey allows for a fun, fast and inclusive game for our underage players…Read more
Volunteer Opportunity – Indoor
Ulster Hockey are seeking volunteers to establish a committee to oversee the development of an Ulster Senior Indoor Championships, with a longer term aim of participating in Interpros Indoor Championships and developing players to
Denman Ulster Shield – Group Draw
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,…Read
Youth Hockey: Super 6’s & Extreme 8’s are back!!
Youth Hockey: Super 6s and Extreme 8s are back!! This Sundays sees the start of our Girls Super 6s and Extreme 8s right across Ulster. This format of hockey allows for a fun, fast and inclusive game for our underage…Read more
Designated Safeguarding Childrens Officer Course
Designated Safeguarding Children’s Officer Course will take place at Banbridge on the 8th October. The aim of this workshop is to enable participants to become familiar with the role of a Designated Safeguarding Children’s
Boys Interpro Squads Announced
Ulster Hockey is delighted to announce the Under 16 and Under 18 boys’ squads for the forthcoming 2019 Hockey Ireland Interprovincials taking place 13th-15th September at NICS, Stormont. U16 boys squad: David Corrie
Girls Interpro Squads Announced
Ulster Hockey is delighted to formally announce the Under 16 and Under 18 girls selection for Hockey Ireland’s annual Underage Interprovincial tournament taking place in Cork 20th-22nd September 2019. U16 girls: LIST
Working with Parents in Sport Workshops
Ulster Hockey will be hosting two workshop for parents,youth officers, youth coaches, volunteers and teachers along to a presentation from Gordon MacLelland (founder of WWPIS). Working with Parents in Sport supports parents and coaches in
COACHES WANTED
Ulster Hockey are seeking paid coaches for the U15 Talent Development Programme for the 2019-20 season. The programme runs for 12 sessions, on Sundays, 6 weeks in November/early December and 6 weeks again in February/March. Venues are
Ulster Master O55’s
Ulster Men’s Masters 55s are looking players to play in an ‘inter-pros’, likely dates will be 12-13 October. Please contact Jamie Millar if interested at
Finance & Administration Officer – Application
Ulster Hockey wishes to recruit a Finance & Administration Officer. The Finance & Administration Officer will provide secretarial and administration support services to the Executive Manager, the Honorary Treasurer and the
Opportunity to join the team
Would you like to expand on your learning and become our Anti-Doping educator? Are you confident with group presentations and conveying key messages? If you would and you are, then Ulster Hockey is seeking a volunteer to
Player Blogs – Irish U16 & U18 Girls
Following the 6 Nations tournament in Eindhoven (HC Oranje-Rood) in July, two Ulster players who featured for the Irish U16 and U18 Girls squads have kindly provided us with a blog on their experience at the tournament in Holland.
Ulster Hockey Gala Awards
This year the Ulster Hockey Gala Awards Dinner is being staged at the prestigious Crowne Plaza Belfast on Friday 6th September 2019. The event will be taking place in the Laganview Suite and will include a two course fork buffet.…Read
Practical Umpire Development Workshop
The Ulster Umpires Association are keen to support and develop club umpires throughout the province and have put together a course to develop umpires who have passed the rules test. The purpose of these courses is to offer support and
Ulster Squads Heading for Lilleshall
The Ulster U18 Boys and Girls will be departing tomorrow morning for the Home Nations Invitiational Tournament at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Both squads will face English opposition on Friday and Saturday before a crossover match
Ireland Men To Face Scotland
The Green Machine travel to Glasgow for a two match series against Scotland this weekend, with matches scheduled for 3pm Saturday and 12pm Sunday. The squad is as follows: Mark Ingram David Fitzgerald Jonathan Bell John Jackson Lee
Ulster Squads Prepare for Wales Series
It’s a busy weekend in store for our Ulster U16 and U18 Boys and Girls as they face Wales at home in Belfast and in Wrexham. The girls will be facing Wales at Shawsbridge while the boys travel to Wales…Read more
Ireland Lose Out to France in Series Final
Having secured their Olympic qualifier spot on Saturday with a 4-2 over Korea, the Ireland men were runners-up on Sunday to host nation France, who defeated Alexander Cox’s team 3-1 in the FIH Series final in Le Touquet.
Ireland Seal Semi-Final Spot in Le Touquet
After a disappointing defeat by Egypt on Sunday the Ireland men’s squad, with nine Ulster players aboard, picked themselves up to defeat Singapore 11-0 at the FIH Hockey Seies event in Le Touquet on Tuesday guaranteeing automatic entry
Ireland Set for Scottish Series
New Ireland women’s head coach Sean Dancer won’t have long to wait before taking over the reins in a competitive environment with confirmation that Scotland are to visit Stormont for three internationals next month. The
Ireland Fall at Last Hurdle to Korea
Ireland failed at the final hurdle when they lost 3-1 to Korea in Sunday’s’s FIH Hockey series final at a packed and sun drenched Havelock Park. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom despite a largely disappointing
Q&A – Irish Men’s Coach, Alexander Cox
Ireland’s men, with nine Ulster players in the squad start their Olympic qualifying campaign against Scotland in Le Touqet on Saturday (10.15am). Ulster Hockey caught up with Ireland coach Alexander Cox before the Ireland party
Ireland Face Czech in FIH Series Semis
Ireland will face the Czech Republic in Saturday’s FIH Hockey series semi-final at Havelock Park, needing a win to guarantee a place in the final stage of the qualification process for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Czechs
Sport Northern Ireland SportMaker Awards 2019
The Sport NI SportMaker Awards are all about shining a light on the local sporting workforce – the people and projects that make sport happen. It’s your chance to say “thank you”. The Awards recognise recognising the outstanding
Birthday Celebrations for Barr as Ireland Reach Semi-Finals
Bethany Barr couldn’t wished for a better birthday present as Ireland’s women cruised into the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey series with a ruthlessly efficient display in hammering Singapore 11-0 at Havelock Park on Tuesday.
FIH Series – Ireland Update
Ireland made it two wins from two starts at the FIH Hockey series on Sunday when the scored a tremendous 8-1 victory over the Czech Republic at Havelock Park. They now need only a draw against lowly Singapore on Tuesday…Read more
Magee Hat-Trick Seals French Series
It took him 280 caps to do it but Eugene Magee scored a stunning first international hat-trick as Ireland gave themselves the perfect send off ahead of the first stage of Olympic qualifying with a 3-2 win over France at…Read more
Zoe Wilson has eyes fixed on Olympic place as Ireland begin road to Tokyo
The sight of Antrim woman Zoe Wilson wearing a broad smile and proudly peering through a pair of goggles while clutching her silver medal was among the many unforgettable images at the women’s World Cup in London last August.
Ulster Hockey Executive Manager Appointment
Ulster Hockey Executive Manager Appointment – June 2019 The Ulster Hockey Management Board is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Executive Manager Marc Scott. We are delighted that Marc is joining us on Monday 10th June 2019
Ireland Secure Draw in French Test
Ireland’s men had to be satisfied with a 1-1 draw against France in Tuesday night’s international at a rain-lashed Lisnagarvey as both teams continued their preparations for the first stage of Olympic qualifying in Le Touquet
Sports Parents Promise
“The NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) has launched the Sports Parents Promise as part of their annual awareness raising campaign- Parents in Sport Week. The Promise outlines all the ways in which parents can be the best
Wheelchair Basketball
Ulster Hockey are teaming up with Disability Sport NI to sign post off players that may not be able to play hockey any more due to an injury but would like to still play a team sport that can offer…Read more
McFerran Focused on Olympic Dream
Ayeisha McFerran says it’s time for Ireland to forget about past glories as the players shift their focus to pursuing their Olympic dream. The Larne woman was voted goalkeeper-of-the-tournament at last year’s World Cup
Irish Women’s Squad Announced Ahead of World Series
Bethany Barr is on cloud nine after being named in the Ireland women’s hockey squad for the first stage of the qualification process for the Tokyo Olympics which gets under way in Banbridge next Saturday. Her inclusion, at
President Report
President Report April/May 2019 Well, this is the last report I will be writing for the website as UHU President…….Where did the last 12 months go? I would like to start by thanking Terry Templeton, Vice President, and the
Irish Men Seal USA Series Victory
Ireland’s men, with nine Ulster men in the squad, continued their preparations for next month’s Olympic qualifier in Le Touquet with two impressive wins over USA in Dublin at the weekend. Penalty corner goals from Shane
Cash Boost to Benefit Ireland Women
Ayeisha McFerran has warmly welcomed Hockey Ireland’s new bursary scheme but she hopes that it is merely the start of a process that ultimately leads to a full-time professional set-up for the national women’s team. The
Lisnagarvey Secure Anderson Cup Title
Lisnagarvey lifted the Anderson Cup on Monday night with a 3-1 win over arch rivals Banbridge at Havelock Park to end their season on a high note. The game signalled a disappointing end to Bann coach Mark Tumilty’s term…Read
Weekend Review
Banbridge and Lisnagarvey bring down the curtain on the domestic hockey season on Monday night when the two big rivals go head to head in the Anderson Cup final at Havelock Park (7.45pm). Bann have had a few weeks…Read more
Weekend Preview
Ulster’s Junior hockey teams will be aiming to land an interprovincial double this weekend in Cork as they bid to emulate their achievement of two years ago. For the women, it would represent the icing on the cake for team…Read
Dancer to Base in Belfast
Ireland women’s head coach Sean Dancer will be based in Belfast in a departure from the norm as he prepares to take over the reins from Graham Shaw. His overseas predecessors, dating back to the turn of the century, including…Read
Weekend Review
Lisnagarvey can look back on a hugely successful season, despite falling short in two major finals over the past week. On Saturday, the Hillsborough side went down 1-0 to Three Rock Rovers in the Irish Senior Cup final at Grange…Read
NICS Hockey Inclusion Programme
NICS Hockey Club’s Inclusive Programme has got off to a great start with 15 players signed up to date. Players are keen to learn new skills and we’re having a lot of fun through hockey, we’ve even got a natural…Read more
Weekend Preview
Lisnagarvey captain James Corry insists most of the pressure will be Three Rock Rovers in Saturday’s Irish Senior Cup final which the Dublin side are hosting at their own ground at Grange Road. Garvey will be out for revenge
Tumilty to Step Down from Banbridge
Banbridge Hockey Club has confirmed that Mark Tumilty is stepping down from his role as Head Coach of Men’s hockey at the club at the end of the season. Mark informed players and the Executive Committee of his decision following…Read
Weekend Review
Pegasus were crowned all Ireland champions twice over on Sunday when they defeated Loreto 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in an exciting Champions Trophy final at Havelock Park. The Belfast side had already lifted
Weekend Preview
When you are hosting a party, the last thing you want is to have to leave early while the rest of the guests enjoy themselves and that’s the case with Banbridge this weekend as they prepare for the Champions Trophy…Read more
Parents in Sport Week 2019
Ahead of Parents in Sport Week (October) 2019, Ulster Hockey are asking parents to make a promise to their child to ensure that their experiences through hockey (among other sports) are safe and enjoyable. The NSPCC (National
Now Recruiting Summer Coaches
Ulster Hockey are on the look out for new recruits…. coaches for summer and beyond. Apply through the link below: https://forms.gle/dd9yvbHSkHy5BE3b7 For any further information contact:
Weekend Review
Ulster lost two teams from the EYHL at the weekend with Ards ladies and Cookstown’s men both being relegated on Saturday. Ards, needing a win to secure a play off, lost 2-1 at Cork Harlequins while Cookstown have also returned…Read
Hannah prepares for IHL 2 Play-offs
There’s more to hockey than simply playing or coaching as Queen’s University manager Hannah Walker can tell you as she prepares for this weekend’s IHL 2 play-offs in Dublin. Hannah (28) loves the role she combines with
FIH Series Finals – Volunteers Required
Hockey Ireland will host FIH Series Finals for Women between June 8th and 16th 2019 in Banbridge Hockey Club. This tournament is the first step to Olympic qualification for the senior women’s team and will also be the first
Weekend Preview
Ards will be without experienced defender Naomi Grundie for Saturday’s win or bust EY Irish Hockey League clash with Cork Harlequins at Farmer’s Cross. Grundie has just gone on maternity leave while Ards will also be
Banbridge Secure Anderson Cup Final Spot
Banbridge are through to the Anderson Cup final after a stunning second-half start enabled them to defeat Cookstown 4-2 at Lisnagarvey on Tuesday night. Mark Tumilty’s team will meet either Garvey or
Weekend Preview
The majority of hockey players would be happy to lift one or two titles over the course of a career in the sport but Zara Malseed has already amassed 14 winner’s medals at the age of just 21. She…Read more
Lisnagarvey Crowned EYHL Champions!!
Lisnagarvey were crowned EYHL champions for the second time in the competition’s four year history on Wednesday night when they got the win they needed to secure the trophy after an emphatic 6-1 victory over Annadale at Comber Road.
Hockey Inclusion Programme hitting off!
Northern Ireland Civil Service Hockey Club is preparing to launch its 3rd annual coaching programme for young people with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties in an effort to increase participation in hockey by making our
Weekend Review
A 6-1 win for Banbridge over Pembroke Wanderers at Havelock Park on Saturday, with two goals each for Jamie Wright and Johnny McKee, has sealed their place in the EYHL playoffs. The line up, which was confirmed with Bann’s
Weekend Preview
Lurgan were crowned Ulster Premier League champions for the fourth year in a row after a hard fought home 1-0 win over Banbridge on Wednesday night. Team captain Sarah McClure was the heroine as her late strike clinched the…Read
Weekend Review
Ulster Hockey looks set to have two regulation season EYHL champions for the first time in the competition’s expanded format after Pegasus started the ball rolling by lifting the women’s crown on Saturday with a 6-0 win over
Young Hockey Leaders Award
What is the Young Hockey Leaders Award? The Young Hockey Leaders Award is a 5-hour long course that introduces young people, aged between 14 and 16, to volunteering in their hockey club. The aim of the programme is to enjoy…Read more
Weekend Preview
Pegasus will lift the regulation season EY Irish Hockey League title on Saturday if they can secure the point they need against bottom club Muckross at the Dub. The Belfast side will be hoping to bounce back from a…Read more
Linwoods Youth Finals 2019
This Sunday, the 7th of April, sees the first of our Linwoods Healthfoods Youth Finals for 2019. Our Super 6 series comes to an end this Sunday (7th) with our Extremes 8s drawing to a close next Sunday (14th). Watch…Read more
Female Leadership Survey
Hockey Ireland and Ulster Hockey are seeking input from females (18 and over only) involved in all aspects of hockey via an online survey. The survey will take approximately 2 minutes to complete. The answers from this survey will
Executive Manager – Application
Ulster Hockey wishes to recruit a full time Executive Manager. Reporting to the Ulster Hockey Management Board Chairperson, the Executive Manager will be responsible for managing the implementation of the Strategic and Operational
President Report – February/March 2019
Another busy 4 weeks in the life of the UHU President, and Vice President! Here is a flavour of the President’s diary events! Randalstown v Mossley (w) Saturday 15th February North Down v Kilkeel (m) Wednesday 20th February
Weekend Review
Lisnagarvey will be Ulster’s sole representative in next month’s Irish Senior Cup finals as Pegasus missed out on a possible league and knock out trophy double. Garvey defeated Glenanne 3-1 at Comber Road to book a date
Weekend Preview
Lisnagarvey and Pegasus will carry Ulster hopes in the semi-finals of the Irish Senior Cup on Sunday as they prepare to host Glenanne and Cork Harlequins respectively. Garvey will be out to bridge a 14-year gap as they bid…Read
Wallace Make Sullivan Pay the Penalty
Wallace High staged a dramatic smash and grab act to beat Sullivan Upper 4-3 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup final at Stormont on Thursday night. The Lisburn school…Read
JMEA Burney Cup Final – Preview
Sullivan Upper captain Harry Morris will return to the side for Thursday night’s John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup final with Wallace High at Stormont (7.30pm). The Ireland Under 18 star missed the 4-0 semi-final win over
COACH EDUCATION & UMPIRE COURSES
Ulster Hockey will be running a series of Coach Education and Umpire courses in the coming months. Qualifications Fundamentals of Coaching Hockey Course for Volunteers This course is designed to be an introduction to hockey coaching
Weekend Review
Instonians men and Raphoe ladies celebrated notable successes on Saturday while Pegasus should shortly be popping open the champagne. Inst dethroned champions Kilkeel in a head-to-head to lift the Ulster Premier League trophy while
Linwoods Youth Blitzes
This Sunday marks the end of our 2018/19 Super 6 and Extreme 8 Series. In what has been a brilliant youth hockey season we celebrate this with our last youth blitz and then point our attention towards the youth final…Read more
Weekend Preview
Pegasus need just four points from three matches to win the EYHL regulation season and qualify automatically for European hockey next year. A scoreless draw between Loreto and UCD on Thursday night did the Belfast side a huge
Banbridge Prepare for Kate Russell Tournament
Banbridge Academy have been far from idle since lifting the Belfast Telegraph Senior Cup as they prepare for this week’s All Ireland Kate Russell Cup bid in Dublin. The Ulster champions will be up against their counterparts
Weekend Review
Lisnagarvey and Pegasus sit proudly at the top of their respective tables in the EYHL after continuing their winning form at the weekend. Garvey were comprehensive 8-2 winners over Cork C of I at Comber Road while Pegasus
JMEA Burney Cup Final Dinner
With the John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup progressing, preparations are underway for the 99th final of the prestigious schoolboys’ competition with a dinner taking place this year before the final on Thursday 28th March at The
Weekend Preview
Ireland’s most capped player, Shirley McCay, one of six Ulster women in the World Cup silver medal winning squad, is a doubt for Pegasus’ Irish Hockey League trip to Old Alex on Saturday. The 31-year-old Ulster talent
John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup Semi-Finals – Review
Wallace High kept on course for a rare schoolboy hockey double success on Wednesday when they defeated Banbridge Academy 4-1 at Lisnagarvey to book their place in the John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup final. The Lisburn school
John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup Preview
Banbridge Academy coach Simon Jess and his Wallace High opposite number, Gareth Kidd, are expecting a tough battle when their sides meet in the John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup semi-final at Lisnagarvey on Wednesday (3.15pm).
Weekend Review
Pegasus leap-frogged Loreto to move back into pole position in the women’s EYHL with a thrill a minute 3-2 victory at Grange Road. They did so after falling behind early on when Nicci Daly latched onto Sarah Torrans’ slip…Read
Weekend Preview
Pegasus have a chance to go to the top of the EY Irish Hockey League standings if they can defeat leaders Loreto in Dublin on Saturday. While it’s a tall order against the Leinster side, who won the corresponding…Read more
John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup Semi Final Draw
McCullough Cup holders Wallace High School have been drawn to face Banbridge Academy in the semi-finals of the John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup at Lisnagarvey next Wednesday (3.15pm) as they bid for a coveted same-season double.
Banbridge Secure Second Schools’ Cup Title
Banbridge Academy came from a goal down to defeat Ballyclare High 2-1 and lift the Belfast Telegraph Ulster Senior Cup for only the second time in their history after a thrilling final at Lisnagarvey on Wednesday. The Academy,
Belfast Telegraph Senior Schools Cup Final – Preview
Ballyclare High School captain Rebecca McCullough insists most of the pressure will be on Banbridge Academy in Wednesday’s Belfast Telegraph Senior Cup final at Lisnagarvey (2pm) The Co Down side, although not at their best in
Weekend Review
Lisnagarvey took the honours in the big EYHL Ulster derby at Havelock Park on Saturday, edging out Banbridge 2-1 to complete a notable double following their 4-3 victory at Comber Road. First half goals from Andy Williamson and
Weekend Preview
Alex Speers reckons Railway Union will pose a stiff test on Saturday at the Dub as Pegasus aim to close the gap at the top of the EYHL table. And the former Ireland captain is well qualified to give a…Read more
Income Generation & Building Capacity Conference 2019
Income Generation & Building Capacity Conference- 26th March- 6.00pm – National Football Stadium at Windsor Park. This conference will provide National Governing Bodies of sport, their clubs and other sports organisations with
Weekend Review
Lisnagarvey will be Ulster’s only representative in the semi finals of the Irish Senior Cup after beating Pembroke 3-1 at Comber Road on Sunday. But there were defeats for Banbridge, who went down 4-3 to Three Rock Rovers
Weekend Preview
After almost a three month break for the World Cup and virtually a full day’s further fixtures lost to the weather, it’s a case of making up for lost time as the action continues to come thick and fast with…Read more
Linwoods Super 6s & Extreme 8s returns!!
This Sunday (24th) sees our Super 6’s and Extreme 8s back in action after the winter break. This format of hockey allows for a fun, fast and inclusive game for our underage players to enjoy and excel. Below are the…Read more
Women’s Weekend Review
Ards did Ulster and Irish hockey proud at the weekend when they finished a very creditable fifth at the EuroHockey Indoor Challenge tournament in Lille. The Ulster champions saved their best to last in Lille and their achievement means
Men’s Weekend Review
Banbridge stay top of the EYHL after drawing 1-1 with Three Rock Rovers in Dublin but Lisnagarvey’s young guns are on their coat tails following a weekend double success. Having beaten Pembroke 3-2 in Dublin on Saturday, Garvey
Weekend Preview
Ards will be in uncharted territory in more ways than one when they represent Ireland at the European Indoor Championship in France this weekend. Not only are the opposition unfamiliar so too is the fact the Ulster side won’t
Current Progress on becoming a Charitable Company – Ulster Hockey Ltd
Ulster hockey has been considering becoming a Charitable Company for the past 18 months. We have submitted our Expression of Intent and are waiting to be called forward by the NI Charities Commission. Work has started on the
JMEA Burney Cup Draw – Quarter Finals
Banbridge Academy boys will be attempting to emulate their female counterparts later this month when they take on RBAI in the quarter finals of the John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup. Following the girls achievement in reaching
Hill the Hero as Ballyclare Make Cup Final
Ballyclare High staged a late, late show to book their place in the Belfast Telegraph Ulster Senior Cup final for the first time in seven years with a 1-0 win over holders Rainey Endowed at Lisnagarvey on Wednesday. There…Read
Academy Progress to Schools Cup Finale
Banbridge Academy reached their fourth Belfast Telegraph Senior Schools Cup final in a row on Wednesday when they defeated Strathearn 1-0 to earn a date with Ballyclare High in the final at Lisnagarvey on March 6. The 2017
Executive Manager Leaving
Unfortunately, the Ulster Hockey Executive Manager, Jill Poots has decided to leave her post in order to spend more time with her family. The Ulster Hockey Staff and Management Board, Committees, Clubs and Schools, will miss
Belfast Telegraph Senior Schools Cup – Preview
Ballyclare High School don’t have to look to far for a role model as they prepare for Wednesday’s Belfast Telegraph Ulster Senior Cup semi-final with holders Rainey Endowed at Lisnagarvey (3pm) Their assistant coach Zoe
Weekend Review
Banbridge’s pair of wins over the weekend propelled them to top of the men’s EY Hockey League with a game in hand on their nearest rivals, Glenanne, following the weekend’s action. Bann were made to work all the way…Read
Weekend Preview
Four of Saturday’s women’s EY Irish Hockey League games were moved back to Sunday to allow the Ireland players more time to recover from their busy schedule in Spain. Graham Shaw’s girls finished their trip with
JMEA Burney Cup – Round 1 Results
John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup holders Friends’ made a first round exit from this year’s competition when they went down 3-2 to Banbridge Academy after an extra time thriller at Havelock Park. The Academy,
President’s Report – January 2019
Happy New Year to all the hockey family and here we go for the second part of the 2018/19 season! On New Year’s Day, the Linden Cup Final was played at Deramore Park between Antrim and Ballynahinch – the…Read more
Semi Final Fate Determined for Final Four
The draw for this year’s Belfast Telegraph Ulster Senior Cup was made at the company’s offices by Ireland World Cup silver medallist Megan Frazer, a former winner of the prestigious competition with Foyle and Londonderry
Linwoods Super 6s & Extreme 8s return
This Sundays sees our Boys youth blitzes resume after the festive break. This format of hockey allows for a fun, fast and inclusive game for our underage players to enjoy and excel. Below are the host clubs for this month’s…Read more
National Umpire Award
The final National Umpire Award Course of the 2018/19 season will take place at Newforge Country Club, Belfast on 26th and 28th February. Candidates will receive a work book, a ‘Fox 40’ whistle and a small laminated ‘areas of
Weekend Review
Banbridge Hockey Club is to host the EYHL Champions Trophy for men and women on their new pitch at Havelock Park on May 4th and 5th. The club have proved themselves highly capable and enthusiastic hosts in the past,…Read more
Weekend Preview
Havelock Park is the place to be on Saturday with two top class fixtures in two different competitions with Banbridge Academy and Friends’ providing the curtain raiser in an intriguing John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup first round
Primary School DEADLINE DAY
Registration close tonight at 12pm for the 2019 BDO NI Primary School Festivals. Make sure to get your school registered so you don’t miss out! Follow the link below for information around the festivals and how to register
Schools Round Up
Sullivan Upper breezed into the second round of the John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup with a comprehensive 12-0 win over Portadown College. The going is sure to get tougher as the Holywood outfit await the draw for the…Read
Fast-Track to Clubmark
Ulster Hockey Clubmark is a club development programme aligned to Sport Northern Ireland’s Clubmark NI, which is designed to support sports clubs to continue to develop in order to meet the demands of the 21st century. Ulster Hockey’s
Weekend Review
Ards’ seven year run as Irish indoor champions was ended on Sunday when they were beaten 6-1 by Railway Union in the final at the Antrim Forum. The Dublin side will now represent Ireland in Europe next season. Ards
Busy Times Ahead for Irish Women
Ulster Hockey talent coach Shirley McCay will edge closer to a remarkable 300 international caps for Ireland after reconsidering her plans to retire after last August’s World Cup when Graham Shaw’s team defied the odds to lift
Weekend Preview
Ards have been handed a huge incentive ahead of Saturday’s Irish Senior Cup quarter-finals in Dublin against Railway Union. None of the current Ireland internationals will be permitted to play in either the semi-finals or the final
Primary Schools Deadline!
The deadline to register for the 2019 BDO NI McCloy and Pearson Cup is fast approaching! Make sure to get your school registered before the deadline passes. The mini hockey festivals are designed to give our young players loads of…Read
Coaching Workshop for Youth Coaches
This workshop is aimed at Youth Hockey coaches and will be delivered by Mick McKinnon. Mick has had unprecedented success in developing players and teams at Armagh and Railway Union women (winning a number of national ISC and IHL
Weekend Review
Cookstown claimed the Ulster Indoor Championship title for the second time in two years with a winner-takes-all victory over Banbridge at Queen’s University PEC on Sunday. As expected, it didn’t all go Cookstown’s
Weekend Preview
The line up for the quarter-finals of the Anderson Cup is still to be confirmed after Thursday night’s game between Instonians and Mossley at Shaw’s Bridge was postponed due to frost. Inst, who had won the first leg
Award Successes for Hockey Trio
Following on from all the hockey success this year, the achievements continued at the Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards on Monday evening at the Belfast Waterfront with Ayeisha McFerran, Eugene Magee and Shirley McCay being honoured at the
Weekend Review
Ards were crowned Ulster women’s indoor champions for the eighth year in a row on Sunday at the Queen’s PE Centre. It was a close run thing though as they got the verdict over Mossley only on goal difference…Read more
Weekend Preview
Lurgan extended their lead at the top of the women’s Ulster Premier League with a 3-1 win over Dungannon on Wednesday night. Lurgan scored from their first real attack with a fine shot from Jo-Anne Reid but Dungannon
BDO NI Youth Indoor Finals
Youth Indoor Series concludes with three finals this Sunday The 2018/19 BDO NI youth indoor concludes this Sunday at the Antrim Forum Leisure Centre. After the first instalment of the U15 Girls on the 16th of December we now have…Read
Calling all those involved in hockey aged 18-30!
The European Hockey Federation is holding a Youth Leadership Festival from 13-17 August 2019 in Antwerp, Belgium. Hockey Ireland are running a competition for the two places open to Ireland. The prize includes entry to the Youth Leadership
Weekend Review
Jessica McMaster was understandably disappointed when she was left out of the Ireland senior squad for the warm weather training camp currently taking place in Chile. But she delivered the perfect response on Saturday with a superb
Weekend Preview
Instonians moved to the top of the Ulster Premier League after a 2-0 win over South Antrim at Shaw’s Bridge on Friday night. Ben Palmer broke the deadlock in the 45th minute after a great run by Mikey Watt…Read more
BDO NI Youth Indoor Series
Youth Indoor Series recommences after the festive break The 2018/19 BDO NI youth indoor continues this Sunday at the Antrim Forum Leisure Centre. This Sunday sees the boys take to the stage with both the U15’s and U18’s in
President’s Report – December 2018
The festive month of December is a busy one for Ulster Hockey, and therefore, the President and Vice President! On 1st December I travelled to Ballyclare to watch Parkview Ladies 2nd XI v Ballynahinch 3rd XI – a great…Read more
Ballynahinch Secure Linden Cup Title
Ballynahinch lifted the Linden Cup yesterday when they defeated Antrim 4-2 in a thrilling final at Deramore. The result saw the Co Down side reverse a 5-1 loss in the corresponding game in the pool stages of the competition.…Read
Omagh Win Senior Cup at Stormont
Omagh captain Lyndsey McCay stepped out of the shadow of her big sister to complete a notable family double on Saturday when she lifted the Ulster Senior Cup following a 2-0 win over Raphoe in an entertaining final at Stormont.…Read more
