Scottish schools set for cup and plate finals under the Friday Night Lights
Sixteen 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 on Friday 22 April
The roll-call includes Stewart’s Melville College, Mary Erskine School, Loretto (U18, S3), Craigholme, Douglas Academy (boys, girls), Glasgow School of Sport / Bellahouston Academy, Strathallan School, Glenalmond College, Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Hermitage Academy, Edinburgh Academy, Harris Academy, Dollar Academy and St. Margaret’s.
A real highlight in the Scottish hockey calendar, eight 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, S3 Girls Cup and S3 Boys Plate. For 2016, two new finals will be introducted; the Aspire Cup, giving competition to schools who are in the early stages of hockey development.
David Sweetman, Scottish Hockey Chief Executive, said, “We congratulate all 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 second 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.”
Entry to the Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Cup & Plate Finals is free of charge for all spectators.
Quilter Cheviot Scottish Schools Cup & Plate Finals: Schedule & Timings
14.15 Boys Aspire Cup, Hermitage Academy v Harris Academy, Pitch 2
14.30 Girls Aspire Cup, St. Margaret’s v Douglas Academy, Pitch 1
15.35 S3 Boys Scottish Plate, Edinburgh Academy v Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Pitch 2
15.50 S3 Girls Scottish Cup, Dollar Academy v Strathallan School, Pitch 1
17.15 Open Boys Scottish Plate, Douglas Academy v Glenalmond, Pitch 2
17.30 S3 Boys Scottish Cup, Glasgow School of Sport v Loretto, Pitch 1
18.45 Presentations
18.55 Open Girls Scottish Cup, Mary Erskine School v Craigholme, Pitch 1
20.05 Presentations
20.15 Open Boys Scottish Cup, Stewart’s Melville College v Loretto, Pitch 1
21.10 Presentations
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