Celebrating Our Talented Players: Selection for Emerging & Aspiring Scotland Hockey Teams.
We are thrilled to announce that four of our exceptional young athletes have been selected to represent Scotland in the upcoming international hockey tournaments. This is a remarkable achievement for our players, showcasing their dedication, skill, and passion for the sport.
Aspiring Champions
The upcoming Easter tournaments for the Aspiring Boys’ squads will take place in Leuven, Belgium – the boys will go up against Ireland, Australia and Belgium.
Boys’ Team Selections:
Angus Millar
Ben Young
Angus and Ben have shown exceptional skill and determination, earning their places in the team. Their participation in Leuven will not only be an opportunity to represent their country but also a chance to further hone their talents against top-tier competition.
For Scotland Aspiring Girls’ trip to Tonbridge, England – they will take on England, Poland and USA before a final match.
Girls’ Team:
Verity Shields
Verity’s inclusion in the girls’ team highlights her incredible talent and dedication to hockey. Competing in Tonbridge will undoubtedly be a significant step in her sporting journey, and we are excited to see her excel on this international stage.
Emerging Talent
The upcoming Easter tournaments for Emerging Boys’ squads will take place in Tonbridge, England – the boys will go up against Belgium, England and Austria before their final placement game.
Boys’ Team Selection:
Ruaridh McDonald
Ruaridh’s selection to the team is a testament to his hard work and outstanding performance on the field. We are confident that he will make a significant impact in Tonbridge and continue to develop as a formidable player.
A Proud Moment for Our Club
“It’s great to have a number of a our young players selected to represent Scotland on the junior international stage over the Easter period. With these young players featuring in our senior performance programmes, their collective developments across the season for Uddingston has been positive, and I have no doubt that they will put on strong performances for the Scotland teams and continue their growth within the Scotland Age Group programmes. Congratulations to Verity, Angus, Ben and Ruaridh on their selections, and best of luck over the Easter period!“
– Director of Hockey, Gareth Ikin
Fixtures
Scotland Aspiring Boys, Leuven, Belgium
18/04/25 | 13:30 | IRE V SCO
19/04/25 | 11:00 | SCO V AUT
20/04/25 | 11:00 | BEL V SCO
21/04/25 | TBC | TBC
Scotland Emerging Boys, Tonbridge, England
18/04/25 | 13:00 | BEL V SCO
19/04/25 | 15:15 | ENG V SCO
20/04/25 | 13:00 | SCO V AUT
21/04/25 | TBC | TBC
Scotland Aspiring Girls, Tonbridge, England
18/04/25 | 13:00 | ENG V SCO
19/04/25 | 15:15 | POL V SCO
20/04/25 | 13:00 | SCO V USA
21/04/25 | TBC | TBC
Find out more about our Hockey teams here – Hockey.