Governance at Scottish Hockey

Hockey is a dynamic and rewarding sport — fun to play, exciting to watch, and supported by a vibrant, inclusive community. It is a sport for life, with opportunities for everyone to get involved, whether as a player, coach, official, volunteer, or fan.

Scottish Hockey is passionate about the positive impact our sport has on individuals, clubs, and communities across Scotland. We are committed to growing participation at all levels and ensuring the sport remains accessible, welcoming, and sustainable for future generations.

Scottish Hockey operates as a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in Scotland under the Companies Act 2006. This legal structure allows us to operate as a not-for-profit organisation with a clear framework for governance and accountability, limiting liability.

We are governed by a Board of Directors who provide strategic leadership and oversight in line with the principles of good governance. The Board is supported by a small team of dedicated staff and several advisory groups and committees that help guide key areas such as people, finance and governance and other short term working groups as and when required. Together, we ensure that decisions are made transparently, responsibly, and in the best interests of the sport.

Scottish Hockey works in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, including:

  • Members — players, coaches, officials, and volunteers
  • Member clubs, schools, colleges, and universities
  • District associations
  • Funding and strategic partners, including sportscotland
  • Local authorities and government bodies
  • The wider hockey community and third-sector partners

We are committed to high standards of governance and at working to align our ways of working with best practice. With our limited resources this includes promoting integrity, diversity, and inclusive leadership across all levels of the organisation.

Our members play a central role in shaping the future of the sport, with formal input through the Annual General Meeting, regular consultation, and direct engagement with staff and Board members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safeguarding, welfare, and ethical conduct are embedded in our governance approach. We maintain robust policies, procedures, and reporting systems to ensure hockey is a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all.

Together, we are developing a sport that is growing in reach, grounded in community, and driven by a shared commitment to excellence, equity, and lifelong participation.

About Company Limited by Guarantee

Scottish Hockey is registered as a company limited by guarantee, which means it is a non-profit organisation without share capital.