Dundee Wanderers Hockey Club
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| Full name | Dundee Wanderers Hockey Club |
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| League | Scottish Hockey National Leagues |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Home ground | Mayfield Sports Centre, High School of Dundee, Arbroath Road |
| Website | Official website |
Dundee Wanderers Hockey Club is a field hockey club that is based at the Mayfield Sports Centre, High School of Dundee in Dundee.[1] The club's men's section has five teams and the women's section has three teams. Additionally there are indoor teams, a junior section and a Masters team.[2]
History
The club was formed as a men's only club in 1934, when Dundee based players that were part of the Dundee Newport Hockey Club were effectively forced to leave. It was he first club to be unconnected to a school or college and the name Wanderers originates from the nomadic status during the early years of the club.[3] Early venues included Graham Street[4] and Caird Park and the club secretary was Jack S. Ireland.[5]
During World War II the club suffered closure but in 1946 it was revived and the following year J.Brown was elected President.[6]
The men's team won National League 2 in 1981 but their first major honour arrived during the 1992-1993 season, when the team became champions of Scotland.[7] As a consequence the team were honoured with a civic reception.[8]
The women's team won quick promotions, winning National League 3 in 2004 and National League 2 in 2007, with their highest honour to date coming in 2012, when they finished runner-up in the highest tier.[9]
The men's team won the second tier of the Scottish league again in 2013, 2017, 2019 and 2023.[7]
Honours
Scottish champions: Men
- 1992–93
Notable players
Men's internationals
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References
- ^ "Contact". Dundee Wanderers Hockey Club. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ "Meet the teams". Dundee Wanderers Hockey Club. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ "About the Wanderers". Dundee Wanderers Hockey Club. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ "Attractive Hockey Match To-Morrow". Dundee Evening Telegraph. 24 December 1935. Retrieved 29 July 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Dundee Wanderers' Forthcoming Dance". Broughty Ferry Guide and Advertiser. 5 September 1936. Retrieved 29 July 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Wanderers' Hockey Club to be revived". Dundee Courier. 24 October 1946. Retrieved 29 July 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ a b "National League - Men - Outdoor". Scottish Hockey Heritage. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ "Lord Provost Tom McDonald". Dundee Courier. 23 October 1993. Retrieved 29 July 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "National League - Women - Outdoor". Scottish Hockey Heritage. Retrieved 30 July 2025.