Representatives of the Scottish Hockey Heritage Group (SHHG)Evelyn Raistrick and Alan Veitch, gave a well-received presentation on the history of Scottish hockey and the formation of the SHHG at the recent UK Sporting Heritage – Collections at Risk Study Day good luck at Tynecastle.
The event, part of Sporting Heritage Scotland’s ongoing study days series, brought together heritage professionals and enthusiasts from across the UK to explore the challenges of preserving endangered sporting collections. Among those present were representatives of Motherwell FC, Preston North End FCthe Jim Clark Motor MuseumAnd Scottish rugbywhich offers a rich mix of sporting perspectives.
Raistrick and Veitch outlined the formation and development of the SHHG, highlighting milestones such as:
- 2020: First SHHG meeting
- 2022: Second meeting (post-COVID)
- 2024: Formal Memorandum of Understanding signed
- 2024: Official SHHG website launched
The presentation described the group’s three main work streams: Recordings, CollectionsAnd Oral histories – all designed to safeguard the legacy of Scottish hockey. This includes documenting club history, capped players and international matches, as well as collecting material from the National Records of Scotland, National Library, universities, museumsand former players and officials.
“Establishing a robust digital archive is vital to ensure Scotland’s hockey heritage is not lost,” the presenters noted. Key challenges include security volunteers with specialist skills, succession planningand manage financial and storage limitations. Expanding communication channels through a website and social media presence also remains a priority.
Evelyn Raistrick brought several historical hockey artifacts to display at the event, which attracted great interest from those in attendance. The session concluded with an engaging question and answer session, with one participant noting that “the presentation was certainly well received considering the number of questions asked.”
The SHHG continues to hold three to four online meetings annually, maintains a shared electronic archive, and reviews the heritage project document each year. Future initiatives include cataloging photographs, compiling an inventory of hockey archives and encouraging local clubs and districts to document their own histories.
The ongoing efforts of the Scottish Hockey Heritage Group demonstrate how collaboration, innovation and dedication can help preserve Scotland’s sporting heritage for future generations.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Anyone who would like to get involved or find out more, please visit and contact:
Website https://www.scottish-hockey-heritage.org/
E-mail [email protected]
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