Stepps to mark centenary in 2013 with club celebrations


Stepps Hockey Club was formed on 15 April 1913 following a meeting
of eight local worthies in the Union Public Hall, Stepps. The first
match was played on  29 April (1913) against Babcock &
Wilcox .The Club survived two World Wars and had produced three
internationalists in the thirties. Further players were capped
after the Second World War, the outstanding one being without doubt
George B Sime who represented Great Britain in the 1948 Olympics.
One must not forget the legendary goalkeeper, George M Black, who
amassed 47 caps (plus 4 for GB against India in 1964). It is hard
to believe that he still turns out for the Club’s third/fourth
eleven at the sprightly age of eighty-six.

No fewer than six members have received recognition as
international umpires with pride of place going to Bryce L Thomson
who officiated at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 1964.

The Club has also contributed the admin side of the game both at
district and national level with three members having held the
position of President (of SHA/SHU).

Twice winners of the Scottish Cup, the Club now runs four elevens,
has an ever-expanding youth group and has recently recruited a
vibrant ladies section.

Stepps will formally celebrate its centenary with a series of
events culminating in a match against an SHU eleven followed by a
Dinner in the Central Hotel, Glasgow on Saturday 24 August
2013.”

For further information contact David Norris (President) on 07901
711235 or e-mail [email protected]

Stepps Hockey Club will formally celebrate its centenary
with a series of events culminating in a match against a Scottish
Hockey XI followed by a Dinner in the Central Hotel, Glasgow on
Saturday 24 August 2013.

Twice winners of the Scottish Cup, Stepps run four outdoor
teams, has an ever-expanding youth group and has recently recruited
a vibrant ladies section.

The club was formed on 15 April 1913 following a meeting of
eight local worthies in the Union Public Hall, Stepps. The first
match was played on 29 April in the same year against Babcock &
Wilcox.

The Club survived two World Wars and produced three
internationalists in the 1930s. Further players were capped after
the Second World War, the outstanding one being without doubt
George B Sime who represented Great Britain in the 1948 Olympics.
One must not forget the legendary goalkeeper, George M Black, who
amassed 47 caps (plus 4 for GB against India in 1964). It is hard
to believe that he still turns out for the Club’s third/fourth
eleven at the sprightly age of eighty-six.

No fewer than six members have received recognition as
international umpires with pride of place going to Bryce L Thomson
who officiated at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 1964.

The Club has also contributed the admin side of the game both at
district and national level with three members having held the
position of President (of SHA/SHU).

For further information about Stepps’ centenary celebrations
contact David Norris (President) on 07901 711235 or e-mail

 

 

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