The big weekend quiz

Feeling on the ball? See how many correct answers you can score out of 30 in Scottish Hockey’s fun quiz

Scottish Hockey is the national governing body for hockey in Scotland. Its aim is to inspire involvement in the sport – whether that’s someone picking up a hockey stick for the first time, returning informally or continuing their involvement in the sport. Scottish Hockey supports 13 clubs and associations as well as a range of schools, totalling more than 1,300 players, coaches and officials.

Visit www.scottish-hockey.org.uk for more information.

1. Which side of the stick are players allowed to hit the ball with?

A. Curved

B. Flat

C. Both sides

2. Where can a goal be scored from on a hockey pitch?

A. Anywhere

B. Past the halfway line

C. Inside the attacking D

3. How high can the ball be legally lifted off the ground in outdoor hockey?

A. Ankle height

B. Knee height

C. No limit (as long as it’s not dangerous)

4. How many substitutions can you make during a game of hockey?

A. Three

B. Five

C. Unlimited

5. Which players can legally touch the ball with their feet?

A. Goalkeepers

B. Defenders

C. Attackers

6. In cup matches, how is a hockey game currently settled in the event of a draw? A. Golden goal

B. Penalty flick competition C. Running penalty competition

7. How many players make up an outdoor hockey team?

A. Nine

B. 11

C. 12

8. Hockey is also an indoor sport. How many players make up an indoor team? A. Five

B. Six

C. Seven

9. How many umpires officiate a field hockey match?

A. One

B. Two

C. Four

10. A standard outdoor hockey match is divided into how many periods of play? A. Two halves

B. Three thirds

C. Four quarters

11. When was the first governing body for Scottish Hockey established?

A. 1901

B. 1911

C. 1921

12. The Scottish National Hockey Centre is based in which city?

A. Stirling

B. Glasgow

C. Edinburgh

13. When did hockey first become an Olympic sport?

A. 1904

B. 1908

C. 1912

14. Historically hockey was played on grass pitches, but the modern game is now played on astroturf. What year was the first international hockey tournament played on astroturf?

A. 1973

B. 1975

C. 1979

15. Great Britain Women last won gold at which Olympics?

A. 2012 in London

B. 2016 in Rio

C. 2021 in Tokyo

16. Scotsman Dennis Hay coached the GB women to Olympic bronze in 1992, but where was he born?

A. Aberdeen

B. Perth

C. Dundee

17. The offside rule was removed from hockey ahead of which Olympic Games? A. Seoul in 1988

B. Barcelona in 1992

C. Atlanta in 1996

18. Goalkeeper Ali McGregor (who started his career at Ellon Hockey Club) represented Great Britain at which Olympic Games?

A. 2004 in Athens

B. 2008 in Beijing

C. 2012 in London

19. When did Scotland first play at the Commonwealth Games?

A. Vancouver 1954

B. Edinburgh 1970

C. Kuala Lumpur 1988 20. What is Scotland’s highest placing in hockey at the Commonwealth Games?

A. Third

B. Fourth

C. Fifth

21. Aberdonian Leigh Fawcett captained Scotland 18 times during her international career. But how many full international caps did she receive in total?

A. 112

B. 123

C. 132

22. Nikki Kidd (Mintlaw Ac, Ellon Ladies & Bon Accord MBC) played 170 times for Scotland between 2005-2015. How many goals did she score during her international career?

A. 57

B. 64

C. 72

23. Quasar Hockey Club are currently based at Elgin Academy, but which RAF base did they previously play their home games at?

A. RAF Kinloss

B. RAF Lossiemouth

C. RAF Leuchers

24. Who were the last club from the north of Scotland to win the Scottish Cup?

A. Gordonians

B. Hazlehead

C. Aberdeen Grammar School FPs

25. Two local clubs will be celebrating anniversaries in 2022.

Granite City Wanderers are 20 years old this year, but which landmark anniversary will Bon Accord MBC Hockey Club (based in Cults) celebrate?

A. 30th

B. 40th

C. 50th

26. Gordonians Hockey Club have been in existence for over 110 years. But who were their first opponents in a men’s match in 1911?

A. Aberdeen Grammar School FPs B. Ruthrieston

C. Hazlehead

27. Which north of Scotland team won the Women’s Scottish Hockey District Cup Final in 2017?

A. Orkney

B. Shetland

C. Highland

28. The first Aberdeen University Hockey Club was founded in which year?

A. B. C. 1901 1903 1905

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29. Which animal is featured on the crest of Highland Hockey Club?

A. A stag

B. A lynx

C. An otter

30. Modern hockey sticks are made from wood, carbon or fibreglass. But what material were the first hockey sticks made from?

A. Bamboo

B. Cedar

C. Ash

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