Scottish Hockey History
Internationals, Districts and Clubs
The Scottish Hockey Heritage Group (SHHG) intends to :
a) To identify and preserve Scotland’s Hockey Heritage, working closely with Scottish Hockey, clubs, districts and individuals (or their families) who have collections or reminiscences
b) To develop and maintain a digital archive of Scottish Hockey history
c) To publicise the archive through the SHHG social media platforms and signpost links to other archives
d) Share the stories of Scottish Hockey
Here are the current members of the SHHG who coordinate the existing workstreams and want to identify other volunteers who would be interested in getting involved, particularly getting individuals involved across all the Scottish Hockey Districts
Evlyn Raistrick - Chair
Player, member of Boroughmuir HC since 1960, club and international umpire. Umpired at Wembley, tournament official at some 30 European and World events, including 3 Olympics, Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney, A world hockey traveller
Member of the Hockey Rules Board 1989-2009. FIH and EHF Order of Merit. SHU Chairman 1992-96. SportScotland and Scottish Sports Association, 1993-2001
Longevity is a plus on the SHHG, knowing the amazing Scots who led the way both at home and abroad, never an international player, but worked with many no longer with us, who steered Scottish Hockey as members of the SWHA, SHA, SHU, IFWHA, FIH, EHF, GBHB, HCHB and more to its lead status in Scottish sport and World hockey
Now enjoying life as a Granny, with a partner of some sixty years, playing golf and bridge, and recently captain of Craigielaw Golf Club
Jacky Burnett
A member of Boroughmuir HC, becoming a National umpire in 1984, followed by a FIH umpire then a Technical Official in 1996 after retiring from umpiring.
A judge at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur in 1998. Was a Technical Delegate within European Hockey Federation for several years.
SHU Competitions convener, SHU Vice President and President 2004 -2008.
Joined Scottish Masters Hockey as Manager of the over 50s in 2012, then organised the Women's teams from 2013 until amalgamation with the men. President of Scottish Masters Hockey 2020- 2023.
Alan Veitch
Playing member for over 30 years with Inverleith HC. Now has the role of Club archivist and record keeper.
Self confessed lover of sporting facts and statistics and has plenty opportunity with on-going research into local cricket history as well researching Scottish Hockey archives. Summer days are often spent in the scorebox as Club and International scorer.
Keeps the sporting interest going by playing golf regularly where a background in statistics is very handy when it comes to adding up the scores!
George Pate
George has played hockey since school and with various senior clubs. His first club was East of Scotland College of Agriculture, then as work took him around the country played at Ayr HC, then Bolton HC. When he moved to Milngavie in 1991 he joined Western HC.
During his time at Western he carried out various roles, culminating in being Club President in their Centenary year of 1998. In later years he was fortunate to be involved with Masters Hockey, playing for Scotland at over 40s and 45s.
Outside of hockey, George is a graduate of the Royal Dick Veterinary College and retired in 2024 after 40+ years in general practice.
Since retirement George is a volunteer at the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders museum and also helps run the Friends of Western HC group. He is a keen amateur historian with particular interest in local history and the history of The Great War.
George initially became involved with the Scottish Hockey Heritage Group while researching “Lest We Forget” a memorial to the Scottish International players who died in both World wars. His current research topics are “Early Hockey Families” and helping The Hockey Museum find relatives of early GB caps.
Gordon Black
Gordon started playing hockey at school around 2004 and soon joined Helensburgh Hockey Club. He has played at Helensburgh for his whole hockey career.
This lead to Gordon joining of the committee at Helensburgh taking on various roles and is now Club Captain. He also joined the West District as Outdoor league convenor in 2017 and has held the post since then.
Approaching the 2014-15 season, George noted the Helensburgh was approaching 40 years as a club. This sparked his keen interest in the stats and history of the club, and began researching all he could from newspaper articles, to old minute books etc.
When he joined the West District, he had similar ideas, and began collating a history of the district. All that has lead George to the Scottish Hockey Heritage Group, and now keen to explore what else he can discover!
Scott Baird
Scott has been a member and player of Uddingston since 1974. He is now their Honorary President. His playing career is still active recently gaining selection for the Scotland Masters Over 60’s. If he is not playing Scott is a regular umpire in the National Leagues.
Scott has a lengthy list of administrative posts including
Director and Chair of Scottish Hockey Union Ltd, 2011-2019
West District Hockey - Honorary President
FIH – Leading Panel Technical Official
EuroHockey – Indoor and Outdoor Technical Delegate
Indoor Competitions Committee 2009 – 2021
Outdoor Competitions Committee 2022 - Present
Keith Joss
Keith previously played for Harris Academy FP and MIM Edinburgh Hockey Club and is currently Director of Hockey with Hillhead Men’s Hockey Club and President of West District.
Across the years, his roles within Scottish Hockey encompass being Glasgow & West Hockey Development Officer, coach educator, and umpire. Keith also held numerous coaching roles including with the u16 and u18 Boys; Junior Women; and was Senior Women’s Head Coach from 2006 to 2010. Having led the Junior Women to 4th place finishes in the European A Division in both 2002 and 2004, the team progressed to finish 12th in the 2005 Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile.
Since joining Hillhead in 2001 Keith has led the transformation of the club to become one of the largest in Scotland, boasting a flourishing and extremely successful youth section.
From 2011 to 2014 Keith worked with the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and was part of the design team for Glasgow National Hockey Centre, ensuring a legacy venue for the sport.
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