Loch Lomond - Ladies - Provisional
2026-06-06 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
31 Dec 25 note: This is a provisional listing as the exact date has to be confirmed.

The annual Loch Lomond Veterans Festival is likely to be held in Saturday 6th June. To register your interest for this we are not using the “Apply For” button and you should email ladies@scottishthistleshockey.org
– Date: Saturday 6th June (estimated date, subject to change).
– Venue: Helensborough
– Thistles Teams: Ladies
– Opposition: Regional and invitees
– Format: not known

New Apply For System 2026
Apply For can be done by various means: the Submit button on the event (if being used) or by WhatsApp, Email or direct contact with the Coordinator.
The squad will be chosen using the procedures applicable to the event and a subsequent COMMIT TO link will be forwarded. To use this link you need to be a Full Playing Member and registered on the new Membership System.
For more information on the Apply For system click here .
To withdraw please contact the Coordinator, failing which email sixtiesplus@scottishthistleshockey.org

Home Nations B - M55 - Apply For
2026-06-20 10:00 - 2026-06-21 16:00
The home nations at WMH T3/T4 level have proposed an M55 event as preparation for the International Masters Cup (IMC) section of the World Cup. Scotland is ahead of the other nations in having Thistles provide the IMC team which is proving good for the whole gene pool of Scotland’s masters level players. It is hoped that further age groups will be added in future.
APPLY FOR: Home Nations B, M55
Date: Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 June, start and finish times to be confirmed. This is concurrent with WMH T1 (National A) Home Nations M55.
Location: (probable but not yet confirmed) Oxford Hawks HC, Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 8EQ
Thistles Team: M55
Opposition: WMH T3/T4 teams from England, Ireland and Wales.
This will require playing two matches in one day without the requisite rest period in between.
To apply please contact John Swift by email (fiftiesplus@scottishthistleshockey.org) or WhatsApp.
New Apply For system for 2026. The squad will be chosen using the procedures applicable to the event and a subsequent COMMIT TO link will be forwarded. To use this link you need to be a Full Playing Member and registered on the new Membership System.
For more information on the Apply For system click here .
To withdraw please contact the Coordinator, failing which email sixtiesplus@scottishthistleshockey.org

The Mike McInally Hockey Festival, Dundee - All Members
2026-07-02 12:30 - 2026-07-05 16:00 | Dalnacraig Pitches, , Dundee.
APPLY FOR: The Mike McInally Hockey Festival, Dundee
Date: Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th July; Thursday starts around 12.30, Sunday finishes around 4pm.
Location: Dalnacraig. Mayfield Sports Centre, High School of Dundee, 193 Arbroath Rd, Dundee DD4 7HS.
Thistles Teams: All Men or Ladies members and any guest who has an interest in Thistles.
Opposition: In addition to LX, Dragons and Shamrocks hopefully: Holland, South Africa and others.
Dundee, now renamed “The Mike” is our own festival and the aim is for all members to be able to play. Officially the age groups are from 60s upwards and will be grouped based on teams entering. There is allowance for underage and we may organise a “festival” team outwith the specific age groups. So if in doubt apply. The Mike is about the joy of masters hockey: play hard and socialise even harder and awards are given at the dinner to teams and players for their fair play and positivity.
More information will be posted in due course but the following is relevant. Cost per player will be around £30. The official dinner will be in the Invercarse Hotel on Saturday 4th July with a disco and ceilidh after.
The new Apply For system will not be used for this event. Register by clicking the Submit button and all who enter will be entered into teams by the sorting hat.

World Cup, Rotterdam - M35 to M50 - Apply For
2026-07-22 09:00 - 2026-08-01 17:00
7th March update: The squad is being organised by Andrew Bell and I believe is complete. Should you wish further details including adding your name on standby please contact any of the email addresses below or via WhatsApp.
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WMH World Cup is for National teams; Thistles compete for the WMH International Masters Cup (IMC) at the same event. The posh name is: WMH category T1 World Cup and T3 International Masters Cup for Ladies and Men age groups 35-50. Only the Thistles M50 are entered but the hope is that for future WMH events we shall be able to enter any of M35, M40, M45 and M50.
APPLY FOR: International Masters Cup (IMC) section of the World Cup, Rotterdam, Holland
Date: Wednesday 22 July to Saturday 1 August. The first day is for compulsory stick inspection and probably our training day.
Location: HC Rotterdam, Hazelaarweg 2, 3053 PM Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Thistles Teams: M50.
Opposition: National B and Spirit of Masters teams from Argentina, Australia, France, South Africa plus England and Wales.
Normally they schedule seven matches spread over the ten days. HC Rotterdam has seven astros on the one site and access to others.
To apply please contact John Swift either by email (fiftiesplus@scottishthistleshockey.org) or WhatsApp or Andrew Bell.
The squad will be chosen using the procedures applicable to the event and a subsequent COMMIT TO link will be forwarded. To play in this event you must use this link and be a Playing Member registered on the new Membership System. For more information on the Apply For system click here .
To withdraw please contact the Coordinator, failing which email sixtiesplus@scottishthistleshockey.org

World Cup, Brasschaat, Belgium - M55, M60 - Apply For
2026-08-06 09:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00
31 March: Poll closed though squad is not finalised. Please contact Carlos or John Swift via WhatsApp or email to enquire further.
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WMH World Cup is for National teams; Thistles compete for the WMH International Masters Cup (IMC) at the same event. The posh name is: WMH category T1 World Cup and T3 International Masters Cup for Ladies 55-70 and Men age groups 55 and 60.
APPLY FOR: International Masters Cup (IMC) section of the World Cup, Brasschaat, near Antwerp, Belgium
Date: Thursday 6 to Sunday 16 August. The first day is for compulsory stick inspection and probably our training day.
Location: KHC Dragons Hockey Club, Sportendreef 1, 2930 Brasschaat, Belgium.
Thistles Teams: M55, M60
Opposition: National B and Spirit of Masters teams from Australia, Belgium, Holland, South Africa plus England, Wales and Ireland.
Normally the schedule is seven matches spread over the ten days. KHC Dragons has four astros on the one site and access to others.
To apply click the Submit button or contact John Swift or Carlos Michelson direct either by email (fiftiesplus@scottishthistleshockey.org) or WhatsApp.

New Apply For System 2026
Apply For can now be done by various means: this Submit button or by WhatsApp, Email or direct contact with the Coordinator – the Submit button on this page is for all age groups mentioned. Apply For does not confirm you a place but informs the Coordinator you are interested in playing.
The squad will be chosen using the procedures applicable to the event and a subsequent COMMIT TO link for your specific age group will be forwarded. To use this link you need to be a Full Playing Member and registered on the new Membership System.
For more information on the Apply For system click here .
To withdraw please contact the Coordinator, failing which email sixtiesplus@scottishthistleshockey.org
The list shown below is for the convenience of the Coordinators and only shows those who have used this event page Submit button to apply. Other applicants can have used WhatsApp, email and direct contact.

World Cup Breda, Holland - M65, M70 - Apply For
2026-08-06 09:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00
20th March: The poll is now closed for both age groups and squads are being finalised and will be informed. Should you wish to go on standby then please email as shown below.
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WMH World Cup is for National teams; Thistles compete for the WMH International Masters Cup (IMC) at the same event. The posh name is: WMH category T1 World Cup and T3 International Masters Cup for Men age groups 65 to 80. The 75/80 Apply For is on a separate page.
APPLY FOR: International Masters Cup (IMC) section of the World Cup, Breda, Holland
Date: Thursday 6 to Sunday 16 August. The first day is for compulsory stick inspection and probably our training day.
Location: BHV Push Hockey Club, Nieuwe Inslag 97, 4817 GN Breda, Netherlands
Thistles Teams: M65, M70. (See separate page for 75/80s)
Opposition: National B and Spirit of Masters teams including: Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, South Africa in addition to European, UK and Ireland.
Normally the schedule is seven matches spread over the ten days. BHV Push has seven astros on the one site.
To apply click the Submit button below or contact Ian McCreath or Neil Ward direct either by email (sixtiesplus@scottishthistleshockey.org) or WhatsApp.

New Apply For System 2026
Apply For can now be done by various means: this Submit button or by WhatsApp, Email or direct contact with the Coordinator – the Submit button on this page is for all age groups mentioned. Apply For does not confirm you a place but informs the Coordinator you are interested in playing.
The squad will be chosen using the procedures applicable to the event and a subsequent COMMIT TO link for your specific age group will be forwarded. To use this link you need to be a Full Playing Member and registered on the new Membership System.
For more information on the Apply For system click here .
To withdraw please contact the Coordinator, failing which email sixtiesplus@scottishthistleshockey.org
The list shown below is for the convenience of the Coordinators and only shows those who have used this event page Submit button to apply. Other applicants can have used WhatsApp, email and direct contact.

World Cup Breda Holland - Commit To - M65
2026-08-06 09:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00
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World Cup Breda, Holland - M75/80 withdrawn
2026-08-06 09:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00
11th March: In discussion with Sandy the M75s have also had to be withdrawn. At date of paying the Entrance Fee there was not sufficient certainty that we could raise a full squad.
10th January: In discussion with Sandy the M80s have withdrawn. Those 80s interested in playing can register for the 75s.
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WMH World Cup is for National teams; Thistles compete for the WMH International Masters Cup (IMC) at the same event. The posh name is: WMH category T1 World Cup and T3 International Masters Cup for Men age groups 65 to 80. The 65s and 70s Apply For is on a separate page.
APPLY FOR: International Masters Cup (IMC) section of the World Cup, Breda, Holland
Date: Thursday 6 to Sunday 16 August. The first day is for compulsory stick inspection and probably our training day.
Location: BHV Push Hockey Club, Nieuwe Inslag 97, 4817 GN Breda, Netherlands. BHV Push has seven astros on the one site.
Thistles Teams: M75 (See separate page for 65s and 70s.)
Opposition: National B and Spirit of Masters teams.
To apply click the Submit button below or contact Sandy Weir direct either by email or WhatsApp. Alternatively email Ian McCreath (sixtiesplus@scottishthistleshockey.org).

New Apply For System 2026
Apply For can now be done by various means: this Submit button or by WhatsApp, Email or direct contact with the Coordinator – the Submit button on this page is for all age groups mentioned. Apply For does not confirm you a place but informs the Coordinator you are interested in playing.
The squad will be chosen using the procedures applicable to the event and a subsequent COMMIT TO link for your specific age group will be forwarded. To use this link you need to be a Full Playing Member and registered on the new Membership System.
For more information on the Apply For system click here .
To withdraw please contact the Coordinator, failing which email sixtiesplus@scottishthistleshockey.org
The list shown below is for the convenience of the Coordinators and only shows those who have used this event page Submit button to apply. Other applicants can have used WhatsApp, email and direct contact.
