Dragons Swansea - confirmed 19/20 July
2025-07-19 10:00 - 2025-07-20 16:00 (Europe/London) | University of Swansea, King George V Playing Fields, Swansea, SA2 9AU, United Kingdom
update 29th May: Taken the poll offline. To enquire if still space or to be on standby please email sixtiesplus
update 26th May: Graeme Marshall (Wee Milky) has agreed to take on Event Coordinator. Initial invites have gone out.
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This is a regular Thistles event; great social and very enjoyable on the usual two quality astros at Swansea University Sports Park. This is an “Open” event though a little fairness will be needed if heavily oversubscribed.
– Date: CONFIRMED Saturday 19th July 10am to Sunday 20th July 4pm.
– Venue: Pitches are at King George V Playing Fields SA2 9AU. The Sketty Lane entrance SA2 8QB is for the university building and the large overflow car park.
– Teams: Mixed age and ability teams from across out Sixties Plus age groups with scope for possible under-agers
– Opposition: Dragons (2 or 3), LX (2), Gatfers and other west of England.
– Format: Multiple 50 mins matches.
There is either a dinner on the Saturday evening at the University or a BBQ at the pitch pavilion.
Single room accommodation at the adjacent halls of residence (walking distance to ground but all single rooms) at £TBA + VAT per person per night for Friday and Saturday nights or only Saturday night is available if notified in advance. There are many hotels to choose from in Swansea and the Mumbles area.

Euros - M55, M60 - Nottingham, August
2025-08-08 09:00 - 2025-08-17 17:00 | Nottingham Hockey Centre, University Blvd, Nottingham, NG7 2PS, United Kingdom
18th May update. The squads are nearly full and registration has been disabled. If you are interested please email fiftiesplus@scottishthistleshockey.org
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The WMH European Championships are being held for Ladies and M55, M60 for National and Spirit of Masters (i.e. Thistles).
– Dates: Friday 8th to Sunday 17th August.
– Venue: Nottingham University, Nottingham.
– Teams: Thistles M55 and M60 (also Ladies and National)
– Opposition: National B and SoM teams from Europe and invited teams from across the world.
This is a selected event and Thistles will send the best squads we can.

Euros - Ladies - Nottingham, August
2025-08-08 09:00 - 2025-08-17 17:00 | Nottingham Hockey Centre, University Blvd, Nottingham, NG7 2PS, United Kingdom
The WMH European Championships are being held for Ladies and M55, M60 for National and Spirit of Masters (i.e. Thistles).
– Dates: Friday 8th to Sunday 17th August. (Note: the training session will probably be Thursday 7th.)
– Venue: Nottingham University, Nottingham.
– Teams: Thistles Ladies (also all Ladies and M55, M60 National and SoM)
– Opposition: SoM teams from Europe and invited teams from across the world.
This is a selected event and Thistles will send the best squads we can.

Dundee Festival - not this year
2025-08-08 12:00 - 2025-08-10 16:00 | Dalnacraig Pitches, , Dundee.
With great regret we’ve had to decide to forego the immense joys of our Dundee Festival this year. Feedback from teams who would have attended is that with the Euros straddling the Dundee dates * means that at the first registration date they could not commit to sending teams. Rather than drag it out hoping for more attendees the Exec has had to make a sensible decision. (* pitch availability limits the dates that we can hold our event.)
2026: Watch out for the major relaunch with much fanfare of the Mike McInally festival – like the Dundee Festival but so much better…

Euros - M65, M70, M75 Ludwigsburg - withdrawn
2025-08-21 09:00 - 2025-08-30 17:00
With great regret we have had to pull our application for Ludwigsburg for our 65s, 70s and 75s men and we shall not be attending.
Decisions like this are not taken lightly. Dispensations for under-age that we used to ensure attending IGMHF are not given for the Euros. Some players we were expecting to be available for Thistles have been called into National. Some are just not available due to the dates – schools restarting for example.
Contacts were made outwith Thistles but with a decision having to be taken before 23rd May or we lose our large entry fee there was not enough confidence of calling in sufficient guests to go ahead.
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The WMH European Championships are being held in Germany for M65 – M80 for National and Spirit of Masters (i.e. Thistles). This is a selected event and Thistles will send the best squads we can.
– Dates: Thursday 21st to Saturday 30th August. (Note: the training session will probably be Wednesday 20th.)
– Venue: updated to Ludwigsburg, Germany. Event probably also extends to another club a short drive away.
– Teams: Thistles M65, M70 and M75 (also National)
– Opposition: SoM teams from Europe and invited teams from across the world.
– Format: six or seven full FIH rules matches.

Jersey, September, Men
2025-09-05 15:00 - 2025-09-07 14:00
Jersey is a favourite mixed-age social hockey event (fierce on-pitch, high interaction off) which Thistles re-started attending last year. Games Saturday and Sunday with the possiblity of Friday. There is an advised hotel and good social opportunities in the evenings.
Date: Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September. Times shown are suggested only and to be updated.
Venue: Jersey with teams all encouraged to stay together at the Hotel de France in St Helier.
Teams: A broad spread of ages
Opposition: Jersey based team, two LX social teams, possibly Dragons.
Format: Flexible to fit the teams attending.

LX Sept Fest, Cambridge, Men
2025-09-23 12:00 - 2025-09-25 16:00 | Cambridge University, Cambridge University Sports Centre Wilberforce Road Hockey Ground, Adams Rd, Cambridge, CB3 0EQ, United Kingdom
8th July update: Invite received for M60 and M70 and we have enquired about a further team but no info yet. The poll is heavily subscribed and is now closed until the Age Group Coordinators can sort out provisional squads. Apologies, but it may mean that some who applied will not be able to attend. More when known.
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The 2024 September Fest was highly enjoyable and Cambridge an excellent location and we are looking forward to sending mens teams and ladies teams to this mid-week event in 2025. Format last year was ten year age spreads and I don’t know if this idea will continue or go to back to smaller clusters.
– Date: Tuesday 23th Sept – Thursday 25th Sept
– Venue: University of Cambridge – three astros and one college astro a short drive away.
– Teams: One or more of W60+, M60+ and M70+ Under-age is feasible.
– Opposition: LX, LX regionals, Wales, Holland, Belgium.
– Format: Four 50 mins matches.

LX Sept Fest, Cambridge, Ladies
2025-09-23 12:00 - 2025-09-25 16:00 | Cambridge University, Cambridge University Sports Centre Wilberforce Road Hockey Ground, Adams Rd, Cambridge, CB3 0EQ, United Kingdom
The 2024 September Fest was highly enjoyable and Cambridge an excellent location and we are looking forward to sending mens teams and ladies teams to this mid-week event in 2025. Format last year was ten year age spreads and I don’t know if this idea will continue or go to back to smaller clusters. For the Ladies we are not using the “Apply For” button and you should email ladies@scottishthistleshockey.org
– Date: Tuesday 23th Sept – Thursday 25th Sept
– Venue: University of Cambridge – three astros and one college astro a short drive away.
– Teams: One or more of W60+, M60+ and M70+ Under-age is feasible. Other age groupings may be used.
– Opposition: LX, LX regionals, Wales, Holland, Belgium.
– Format: Four 50 mins matches.

Wigton - M65-75 - not this year
2026-01-11 10:00 - 16:00
Unfortunately a date for the January 2026 season opener in Wigton vs LX North has not be able to be scheduled. Hopefully space in the LX calendar will be available in 2027.

Lille - M60-75, Open - Apply for
2026-03-13 10:00 - 2026-03-15 15:30
10th January. The poll is now closed. If you wish to be put on standby please email sixtiesplus and your name will be passed to the Coordinator.
10th January. Milky (Graeme Marshall) has agreed to act as coordinator.
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APPLY FOR: The Jacques Levy Tournament, Lille, France.
Date: Friday 13 to Sunday 15 March. 10am Friday, all day Saturday, finish 3.30 Sunday.
Location: LUC Rochin Hockey Club. 111 Rue Sadi Carnot, 59790 Ronchin, France
Thistles Team: Open event men ages 60-75, underage possible.
Opposition: France (2), Holland, Belgium, Germany, LX, Dragons and Shamrocks.
Lille is the first foreign tour of the year. This is a popular event that we go to with a strong Thistles ethos to play good hockey and enjoy a great social. Lately opposition teams have been a little younger and a little more competitive so this is an Open event with core age group of M60-75, players outwith this will be included if space is available.
Run over three days it is recommended you travel on the Thursday and depart either tea-time Sunday or on the Monday. Ten teams play as two leagues with playoffs on the Sunday usually finishing about 3.30. For social reasons the majority stay in the Mercure Hotel at Lille Airport though some stay in Lille town centre. You can reserve your room directly with the hotel via Christine +33 3 20 87 46 04 and indicate that you are players of the Jacques Levy Masters Hockey Tournament at Luc Ronchin Hockey.
For travel Lille is an hour from Calais by car and can be reached by Eurostar direct from London and direct train from Charles De Gaulle, Paris airport. Be aware that new EU passport rules will apply.
New Apply For System 2026
By clicking on the Submit button you apply for the event. This does not confirm you a place but informs the Coordinator you are interested in playing. Apply For can be done by various means: this button 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

Indoor WC Nottingham - M55ish - Apply For
2026-03-26 09:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00
APPLY FOR: International Masters Cup section of the Indoor World Cup, Nottingham.
WMH World Cup is for National teams; Thistles compete for the WMH International Masters Cup (IMC) at the same event.
Date: Thursday 26th March to Tuesday 31st March.
Location: David Ross Sports Village, Beeston Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2RD
Thistles Team: Selected event entered at M55 (assume 50-64 should apply).
Opposition: National B teams from England and Wales; National A teams from across the world including Australia, USA and Guyana (!).
The Thistles coordinator is John Swift (fiftiesplus@scottishthistleshockey.org) and to apply please make direct contact with him.

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

Ireland - M60 - info only
2026-04-18 09:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00
Thistles M60 have been invited to play Ireland B in tandem with an invite for Scotland National to play Ireland A. This event is listed both for record keeping and to flag up progress in adding quality fixtures at the various age groups. As this is a developmental fixture the Apply For system is not being, well… applied. In order to confirm the invite Carlos, who is handling matters, has advised he has already assembled a squad.
Date: Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 April. Timings: tba
Location: Ireland, tba.
Thistles Team: M60
Opposition: Ireland B

Tilburg - M60, M65, M70, M75/80 - Apply For
2026-05-01 12:00 - 2026-05-03 15:30
1st Feb 26. All squads (M75 in progress) notified and players must use the Commit To link sent by the coordinator to secure their place.
18th Jan 26. Poll is NOT closed but I need to get word out to people so I have taken down the online registration. We are pretty full, though more M75s are definitely needed, so there may be spaces or you may be on stand by. To apply can you email/WA as follows:

M60 contact Carlos by any means
M65 and M70 email Ian McC (sixtiesplus or president) and I’ll share with Ian Chitty and Neil Ward
M75 email Sandy and copy Ian McC as I need to keep a master list of applicants.

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APPLY FOR: International Super Veterans Tournament, Tilburg, Holland
Date: Friday 1 to Sunday 3 May. 12 noon Friday, all day Saturday, finish 3.30 Sunday.
Location: HC Tilburg. Bredaseweg 447, NL-5036 NA Tilburg
Thistles Team: Selected Event for teams at ages M60, M65, M70, M75/80
Opposition: Holland, Germany, Belgium, France, Alliance, Dragons and more. England send small boats full of teams: Archangels, Angels and our colleagues in LX.
The ISVT tournament Tilburg is one of Thistles premier events in the calendar. It has become highly competitive with the countries often using this for final selection of national teams and therefore is a Selected Event. Hugely enjoyable with a great social, Thistles have been regular attenders for many years and our (then) o68 team won the gold medal in 2019.
This is a selected event and Thistles will send the best squads we can. Hotels often used are: the Auberge du Bonheur (expensive but walking distance), Mercure in Tilburg centre (bus and taxi) and the Ibis on the ring road (car or taxi).
The train system is excellent and has direct (premium price) and same platform changing trains from Schiphol airport to Tilburg.
New Apply For System 2026
Apply For can now be done by various means: this button or by WhatsApp, Email or direct contact with the Coordinator – the Submit button on this page is for all age groups. 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 button to apply. Other applicants can have used WhatsApp, email and direct contact.
Submissions so farDavid Seed Dean Sewell Anthony Walker Alastair Mossman Stuart Stephen Michael Roberts Paul Nelson Ian Pett Ian Chitty Paul Brooker Philip Joyce Derek Johnstone Terry Duffy DUNCAN MITCHELL Graham Conkie Colin Wilkie Clifford Martin Neil Ward Carlos Michelsen Chris Breese Philip Bell Garry Hardwick Peter Haines Neil Mackenzie Ian McCreath Richard Higginson Nigel Gillard Kenneth Lees John Michalik Martin Petty Graham Dick Andrew Forrest Rob Campbell Jimmy Shankland Brian De Mattos Iain Lynvh Mark Stuart-Thompson peter klein Graeme Marshall Alan Parker John Smith bill gemmell Donald Dunbar Tim Lorimer Chris Palmer Peter Reid David Lancaster Murdoch Shirreffs Paul Bateson

Tilburg - Commit to - M75/80
2026-05-01 12:00 - 2026-05-03 15:30
This page is open so that potential players can read the advice. Note: the financial commitments will not apply until the squad is confirmed which is due before the end of January.

Thank you for applying for Tilburg M75/80. If you no longer wish to attend then please let the Coordinator know immediately as there may be other people on standby. By clicking the SUBMIT button you commit to the financial commitments *, the requirements of your membership of Thistles and to any conditions specific to this event. Information about Thistles event procedures, forms and how to pay are on our website under Members Area. Any conditions specific to this event are shown below.
* Non-players: coach, manager, umpire or other designated role are not charged a non-refundable deposit and to avoid misunderstandings (and yet another form) please use the Comments box after you hit the Submit button to state your role.
1) FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
The non-refundable deposit for this event has been set at £40.
Players agree to pay the non-refundable deposit and this will be charged to your Thistles balance whether you attend or not and even if your squad withdraws or the event is cancelled. This will only be refunded if your Coordinator declares that you have been replaced by another player, or an event refund is received by Thistles or, as per Thistles Bye-law 4, where the Executive Committee agrees to look kindly on truly exceptional circumstances (injury and clash of personal events are not exceptional). Where your portion of the costs do not reach the deposit amount then a partial refund will be made.
Everyone agrees to pay for additional charges (e.g. lunches, official dinners, clothing, gifts etc) decided upon by you or by your squad. These will be charged to your Thistles balance under all circumstances except where the benefit is transferred or the costs recovered or the charge cancelled.
Players should now top up your Thistles balance by £40 for your non-refundable deposit to secure your place. For additional costs your should transfer any amounts as soon as known.
Click for payment information.
2) £1 LEVY
Due to event payment closing dates being before a squad is finalised Thistles takes a risk in paying to attend an event. However we are not in a position to absorb any shortfall on recovering the entry fee from players. So, to mitigate situations such as Covid, we are raising a sinking fund of £1000 by charging a levy of £1 per player per event (thus about £15 in total will be added by this event). Once the sinking fund is full the levy ceases until the unwanted situation where the Executive Committee decides that the sinking fund needs to be utilised.
3) PERSONAL COSTS
You are solely responsible for your own travel, accomodation and expenses whether you attend or not or the squad withdraws or the event is cancelled.
4) THISTLES MEDICAL DECLARATION FORM
You must bring your Thistles Medical Declaration form in its sealed envelope (click the link or see website under Members Area).
5) PERSONAL TRAVEL and MEDICAL INSURANCE
Whilst playing, to cover those involved and to cover Thistles we have arranged basic playing insurance. At time of posting this page the policy was still being arranged and full details will be shown on the Members Area once known.
Personal insurance is strongly recommended but it is complicated. For events outside of the UK your UK GHIC card helps. Your personal choice of Medical Travel Insurance may cover you but it may not and the only way to be sure is to declare to your insurer that the trip is for “organised competitive amateur field hockey”.

USEFUL INFORMATION
a) BOOK YOUR TRAVEL
Arrival: Thursday is recommended as the first game can be at noon on the Friday.
Return: Can be based on leaving the pitches after 3.30pm Sunday 27th April.
Schiphol Airport is 2 hours from Tilburg. A direct train runs from underneath the airport to Tilburg centre. Intercity is direct and charges a premium; National trains involve a same platform change, are cheaper and almost as quick. The NS app for booking and paying for tickets is very efficient. Nearer the time we’ll see if it is possible to offer a mini-bus taxi for the return on the Sunday.
Note: the new European Union access/visa system will be in place for this trip and delays are possible.
Parking is available at the ground but very busy. If turned away there is parking at the university, a ten minute walk back to the pitches.
b) BOOK YOUR HOTEL
For Tilburg the three we usually use are:
– Auberge du Bonheur. Close to ground. Expensive. Probably full.
– Hotel Mercure. City Centre.
– Hotel Ibis. On the ring road for those with cars.
Room sharing: Let your coordinator know that you wish to share and use the various WhatsApp groups to arrange.
c) FOOD and SOCIAL
You are welcome to go with your pals, your squad or anything offered as a group. Your WhatsApp group will help coordinate. Typically:
– Thursday evening: self arranged.
– Friday evening: like last year it is probable that a large (huge) group take a meal together in Tilburg centre. There is also an official offering at the pitches.
– Saturday evening: there is a well-presented and very popular official dinner dance at the pitches. Meanwhile another group of us took a meal together in Tilburg centre.
Lunches. Tilburg offer a packed lunch for the squad which is satisfactory and convenient – this is paid for in advance and your coordinator will advise if this option is being taken. Sandwiches are available though not always and service can be slow. There is a small cafe in the middle of the forest but few other walkable options or shops.
Payment for beer, coffee, sandwiches and wine for the dinner are paid for by tokens which are not redeemable at the end and change every year. The suggestion is to coordinate the purchase as any excess makes for a huge number of jugs on the Sunday.

Submissions so farPhil Joyce Donald Dunbar Anthony Walker Duncan Mitchell John Redman Ian Downie Norrie Springford Peter Haines Martin Petty Chris Kalman Murdoch Shirreffs Keith Raper

Namur - W60 upwards - Apply For
2026-05-01 12:00 - 2026-05-03 16:00
APPLY FOR: Four Nations Women’s Masters Hockey Tournament, Namur, Belgium
Date: Friday 1 to Sunday 3 May. estimate is 12 noon Friday, all day Saturday, finish mid afternoon Sunday.
Location: HC Namur. Montagne d’Hastedon 49, 5002 Namur, Belgium
Thistles Team: Ladies, probably two teams: a younger and a less younger. Underage may be possible.
Opposition: Belgium, LX, Wales
The Namur Festival now has a posh name and has been chosen in place of Tilburg for the close knit atmosphere enjoyed last year.
This is a brief summary of details for the website and will be updated as more becomes known. For other details and to apply for the event please contact Charlotte via WhatsApp or email ladies@scottishthistleshockey.org

New Apply For System 2026
Apply For can now be done by various means: this page (*) or by WhatsApp, Email or direct contact with the Coordinator. 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.
Subsequently a COMMIT TO link will be forwarded for access to a web page similar to this. For 2026 in order to play in a Thistles event you need to use this link and be a Full Playing Member registered on the new Membership System. This link confirms you accept the financial commitment, the Thistles requirements and any special conditions for the event.
For more information on the Apply For system click here .
To withdraw please contact the Coordinator, failing which email president@scottishthistleshockey.org
(* Normally there will be a Submit button on this page however for convenience all applications should be straight to the Coordinator.)

Open Day - All and Everyone, then AGM
2026-05-31 13:00 - 17:00 | High School of Glasgow, 637 Crow Rd, Glasgow, G13 1PL
31st May Update. Open day is ON however I’ve had to close the registrations to print a list. You are still most welcome to come along and please give your name to the organisers when you arrive.
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Our next Open Day is Sunday 31st May from 1pm to 3pm at The High School of Glasgow. This is followed by the AGM at 4pm in the old pavilion and the bar will be open for refreshments.
Our Open Day welcomes all members (playing and associate) and others of similar ages who have an interest in playing masters age hockey. Please click the Submit button to register in this poll so we have an idea of numbers and you are welcome to turn up on the day.

Event: Open Day
Date: Sunday 31st May, 1pm to 3pm (followed by AGM at 4pm)
Location: High School of Glasgow, 637 Crow Rd, Glasgow G13 1PL

Loch Lomond - Ladies - 20th June
2026-06-20 09:00 - 17:00
The annual Loch Lomond Veterans Festival is confirmed as Saturday 20th June. To register your interest for this we are not using the “Apply For” button and you should email ladies@scottishthistleshockey.org
– Date: Saturday 20th June (confirmed).
– 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.
11th June update: As advised we are closing the poll. You can still contact your Age Group Coordinator but you are no longer assured a place. They will accommodate you as space allows.
27th May update: All 58 yr old upwards who put their name on the poll will be included in a team and you can therefore book your own accommodation. Under 58s should apply but there may only be one team so we need to check numbers. This will be looked at properly after the AGM.
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The new Apply For/Commit To 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.
EVENT: 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.

Dragons Swansea, Men - 18/19 July
2026-07-18 10:00 - 2026-07-19 16:00 | University of Swansea, King George V Playing Fields, Swansea, SA2 9AU, United Kingdom
Update 7th July: Sorry to say that many of the Thistles regulars who would have attended are committed to training schedules for the World Cup which is in August. After the re-marketing failed to produce a full squad I contacted Dragons and agreed to pass on the names of those interested in combining with Dragons to still enjoy the weekend but not in a blue shirt. If anyone else is still interested in playing as part of a Dragons team then please email me.
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This is a regular Thistles event; great social and very enjoyable on the two quality astros at Swansea University Sports Park. This is an “Open” event though a little fairness will be needed if heavily oversubscribed.
– Date: CONFIRMED Saturday 18th July 10am to Sunday 19th July 4pm.
– Venue: Pitches are at King George V Playing Fields SA2 9AU. The Sketty Lane entrance SA2 8QB is for the university building and the large overflow car park.
– Teams: Mixed age and ability teams from across out Sixties Plus age groups with scope for possible under-agers
– Opposition: Dragons (2 or 3), LX (2), Gatfers and other west of England.
– Format: Multiple 50 mins matches.
There is either a dinner on the Saturday evening at the University or a BBQ at the pitch pavilion.
Single room accommodation at the adjacent halls of residence (walking distance to ground but all single rooms) at £TBA + VAT per person per night for Friday and Saturday nights or only Saturday night is available if notified in advance. There are many hotels to choose from in Swansea and the Mumbles area.
Use the Submit button to register and once an Event Coordinator is appointed registration can also be done by contacting him.

World Cup, Rotterdam - Commit To - M50
2026-07-22 09:00 - 2026-08-01 17:00
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World Cup Brasschaat Belgium - Commit To - M55
2026-08-06 09:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00

World Cup Brasschaat Belgium - Commit To - M60
2026-08-06 09:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00

World Cup Breda Holland - Commit To - M65
2026-08-06 09:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00

World Cup Breda Holland - Commit To - M70
2026-08-06 09:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00

Jersey, Men, September - not this year
2026-09-04 14:00 - 2026-09-06 15:00
26th July update. Sorry but with so much hockey this year there has not been sufficient interest to keep this event open for us. Even LX may be struggling to raise sufficient interest and the event may be postponed to next year.
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Jersey is a favourite mixed-age social hockey event (fierce on-pitch, high interaction off) which Thistles has attended for the last two years. Games Saturday and Sunday with the possiblity of Friday. There is an advised hotel and good social opportunities in the evenings.
Date: Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September. Times shown are suggested only and to be updated.
Venue: Jersey with teams all encouraged to stay together at the Hotel de France in St Helier.
Teams: A broad spread of ages
Opposition: Jersey based team, two LX social teams, possibly Dragons.
Format: Flexible to fit the teams attending.
Please register by clicking the Submit button. Once an Event Coordinator is appointed registration can also be done via him.

Four Nations M60, Worcester - Commit To
2026-09-11 12:00 - 2026-09-13 16:00

LX Sept Fest - M60 - Commit To
2026-09-22 11:30 - 2026-09-24 14:30 | Cambridge University, Cambridge University Sports Centre Wilberforce Road Hockey Ground, Adams Rd, Cambridge, CB3 0EQ, United Kingdom

LX Sept Fest - M70 - Commit To
2026-09-22 11:30 - 2026-09-24 14:30 | Cambridge University, Cambridge University Sports Centre Wilberforce Road Hockey Ground, Adams Rd, Cambridge, CB3 0EQ, United Kingdom

LX Sept Fest, Cambridge, Ladies, 22-24 September
2026-09-22 13:00 - 2026-09-24 15:00 | Cambridge University, Cambridge University Sports Centre Wilberforce Road Hockey Ground, Adams Rd, Cambridge, CB3 0EQ, United Kingdom
Another highly enjoyable midweek in Cambridge and we are looking forward to sending mens teams and ladies teams. Format last year was two ten year age spreads and I don’t know yet if this is the format for this year but it is likely. For the Ladies we are not using the “Apply For” button and you should email ladies@scottishthistleshockey.org
– Date: Tuesday 22nd Sept – Thursday 24th Sept
– Venue: University of Cambridge – three astros and one college astro a short drive away.
– Teams: W60+ and W70+ or mixed. Under-age is feasible.
– Opposition: LX, LX regionals, Wales, Ireland.
– Format: Four 50 mins matches.
