Hockey
Saints Hockey caters for members of all levels; from beginners new to the game and picking up the sport for the first time, through to scholars within the University performance hockey programme.
Performance
With world-class facilities, highly experienced coaches, and a comprehensive support programme, St Andrews offers a professional hockey environment enabling you to achieve a world-class education while also fulfilling your sporting ambitions.
Silver Accreditation
Saints Hockey – the University of St Andrews Hockey Club – were the first university hockey club to reach Silver Club Accreditation status from Scottish Hockey.
Hockey Club
Founded in 1905, the University of St Andrews Hockey Club is one the oldest sports clubs at the University. The hockey programme supports over 250 members and boasts nine teams that compete regularly in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) championship; seven of which also participate in National and Regional leagues across Scotland.
All matriculated students at the University can join the Hockey Club.
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British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) championships
Saints Hockey currently supports 3 competitive men’s squads and 6 competitive women’s squads within the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championship – the national governing body for higher education sport in the UK.
Each squad competes on a weekly basis throughout term time in the tiered BUCS league structure and BUCS knockout competitions, contributing to the University’s overall standing in the BUCS points table.
Scottish Hockey National Leagues
Players within the Saints Hockey programme also have opportunities to develop their game outwith the university system, playing in weekly national and regional Scottish Hockey competitions.
The Women’s 1st Team compete in Scottish Hockey’s Premiership League, the Men’s 1st Team competes in the National League, the Women’s 2nd Team play in Championship 1, and the Men’s 2nd Team are in Men’s Regional League.
Saints Hockey leisurewear
The University has teamed up with internationally renowned sports brand Macron to supply team and leisurewear to Saints Sport and affiliated clubs. Buy your official Saints Hockey kit today from the Macron online store.
Coach education
Our coach education programme supports students to gain coaching and officiating qualifications during their time at St Andrews and develop their skills in various environments throughout the year.
The Hockey Club runs a nationally recognised Junior Hockey programme for school children in the local area, with weekly sessions delivered by a team of student coaches.
Once students have developed their skills they can begin to work with the student teams at the University.
Umpiring
Student umpires are fundamental to the success of the Hockey Club and the club are always looking to develop additional umpire resource.
Players are encouraged to take a rules test online before gaining experience throughout the year, starting at mixed hockey and training to improve their confidence, before taking on competitive matches.
Hockey Camps
Our annual residential hockey camps programme takes place each summer at the University’s sports facilities and welcomes players aged 13 to 18 years old from all over the world.
Our weeklong camps are tailored for different levels of playing experience and ability, but throughout the programme players are able to better their knowledge of the game in a safe and inclusive environment.
If you are keen to attend one of our camps in 2025, then please complete our short online form to register your interest.
Junior Hockey
The University Hockey Club delivers a weekly programme of hockey coaching to children aged 6-16 in North East Fife. Sessions run every Saturday morning and are part of an initiative to get more children active and engaged within a great team sport.
- When: Saturday mornings
- Where: Dry turf pitch, Saints Sport
- Group 1: Children aged 6 – 11 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Group 2: Children aged 10 – 16 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
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Why St Andrews
With over six centuries of heritage, world-class teaching and facilities that are both historic and state-of-the-art, St Andrews offers an outstanding education.
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