Scottish Schools prepare for Cup & Plate finals in Glasgow

 

Ten of Scotland’s top hockey-playing schools will descend on Glasgow National Hockey Centre when the culmination of the Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Cup & Plate competition takes place at the on Friday 13 March.
The roll-call includes Edinburgh Academy, George Watson’s College, George Heriot’s, High School of Glasgow, Glenalmond College, Robert Gordon’s College, Douglas Academy, Huchesons’ Grammar School, Fettes College and Loretto.
A real highlight in the Scottish hockey calendar, five finals will be staged at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy venue, including the Open Boys Cup, Open Girls Cup, Open Boys Plate, S3 Boys Cup and S3 Boys Plate.
David Sweetman, Scottish Hockey Chief Executive, said, “We congratulate all ten schools who have qualified for this Friday’s Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Cup & Plate finals and wish their players and coaches the very best of luck. Whatever the outcome, I hope that everyone enjoys the experience of playing at this fantastic venue in front of their supporters.
“I wish to thank our sponsors Quilter Cheviot in what is their first year of supporting schools hockey competitions. Their investment has enabled us to provide a high quality experience for the schools participating tonight and we hope that this inspires their players to continue their involvement in hockey for many years to come.”
Murray Clark, Regional Development Manager at Quilter Cheviot, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring youth hockey in Scotland this year. Being able to support sport in Scotland at a youth level is very important to us and it is particularly rewarding to be involved in such an exciting final competition.
“It’s been a very eventful season, so a huge congratulations is in order for those who have made it to this point, which is true testament to the hard work of the competitors, coaches and other school staff. We are looking forward to a fantastic evening and what better reward for the players than to be competing in the final at the wonderful Glasgow National Hockey Centre, the scene of many an exciting match and a lasting legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games”.
Entry to the Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Cup & Plate Finals is free of charge for all spectators.
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Schedule:
16.30 Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools S3 Boys Plate Final – Loretto v Fettes College
16.45 Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools S3 Boys Cup Final – Hutchesons’ Grammar School v Douglas Academy
18.15 Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Open Boys Plate Final – Robert Gordon College v Glenalmond College
18.30 Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Open Girls Cup Final – George Heriots v High School of Glasgow
20.00 Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Open Boys Cup Final – Edinburgh Academy v George Watson’s College

Ten of Scotland’s top hockey-playing schools will descend on Glasgow National Hockey Centre when the culmination of the Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Cup & Plate competition takes place at the on Friday 13 March.

The roll-call includes Edinburgh Academy, George Watson’s College, George Heriot’s, High School of Glasgow, Glenalmond College, Robert Gordon’s College, Douglas Academy, Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Fettes College and Loretto.

George Watsons College

A real highlight in the Scottish hockey calendar, five finals will be staged at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy venue, including the Open Boys Cup, Open Girls Cup, Open Boys Plate, S3 Boys Cup and S3 Boys Plate.

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David Sweetman, Scottish Hockey Chief Executive, said, “We congratulate all ten schools who have qualified for this Friday’s Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Cup & Plate finals and wish their players and coaches the very best of luck. Whatever the outcome, I hope that everyone enjoys the experience of playing at this fantastic venue in front of their supporters.

“I wish to thank our sponsors Quilter Cheviot in what is their first year of supporting schools hockey competitions. Their investment has enabled us to provide a high quality experience for the schools participating tonight and we hope that this inspires their players to continue their involvement in hockey for many years to come.”

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Murray Clark, Regional Development Manager at Quilter Cheviot, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring youth hockey in Scotland this year. Being able to support sport in Scotland at a youth level is very important to us and it is particularly rewarding to be involved in such an exciting final competition.

“It’s been a very eventful season, so a huge congratulations is in order for those who have made it to this point, which is true testament to the hard work of the competitors, coaches and other school staff. We are looking forward to a fantastic evening and what better reward for the players than to be competing in the final at the wonderful Glasgow National Hockey Centre, the scene of many an exciting match and a lasting legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games”.

Hutchesons

Entry to the Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Cup & Plate Finals is free of charge for all spectators.

Schedule:

16.30 Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools S3 Boys Plate Final – Loretto v Fettes College

16.45 Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools S3 Boys Cup Final – Hutchesons’ Grammar School v Douglas Academy

18.15 Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Open Boys Plate Final – Robert Gordon College v Glenalmond College

18.30 Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Open Girls Cup Final – George Heriot’s v High School of Glasgow

20.00 Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Open Boys Cup Final – Edinburgh Academy v George Watson’s College

 

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