Morrison’s Academy Hosts U18s Hockey & Rugby 7s Tournament for Hundreds of Scottish Pupils

Around 280 pupils from schools across the country travelled to Crieff last week (Wednesday, 5 March, 2025) to take part in Morrison’s Academy’s U18s Hockey and Rugby 7s Tournament.

Perthshire’s leading independent day school hosted the highly anticipated event at The Dunsire Sports campus at Dallerie where hockey and rugby teams competed in a series of group games for the chance to bring home a trophy. Now in its second year, this event is fast becoming a highlight on the school sporting calendar.

Alongside the host school, the squads taking part were Strathallan School, George Heriot’s School, Dollar Academy, Robert Gordon’s College, The Glasgow Academy, High School of Dundee, Glenalmond College, St Columba’s School, St. Aloysius’ College, Stewart’s Melville College, Loretto School and Queen Victoria School. Teams signed up to the hockey matches were Strathallan School, Dollar Academy, St Aloysius’ College, High School of Dundee and The Glasgow Academy.

Both tournaments showcased a display of exceptional skill and fierce competitive spirit. Players pushed themselves to the limit, showcasing a high standard of tackling, passing, defending, and teamwork throughout the afternoon. The level of play was a testament to the hard work and dedication of each individual athlete, making for an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

Donated by the Blackie Family, the Dallerie Cup for Rugby went to Dollar Academy while the Dallerie Cup for Hockey, which was donated by the Lee family, was awarded to St. Aloysius’ College.
Additionally, the Rugby Plate which was donated and presented by Kyle Mowat, director of Caledonia Removals went to Strathallan School B.

Eco-friendly medals, crafted by social enterprise The Workshop in Aberfeldy, were awarded to the winners and the runners-up—High School of Dundee in the rugby tournament and Dollar Academy in the hockey tournament.

Scott Weston, Director of Sport at Morrison’s Academy said, “What an incredible second 7s tournament! After the success of last year's inaugural event, we weren’t sure how we could top it—but today has truly exceeded all expectations. A huge congratulations to all the athletes for their dedication, passion, and confidence on the field. Both the hockey and rugby teams displayed exceptional skills, and every player should take great pride in their performances and in representing their schools with such distinction.”

The 2025 event was generously sponsored by Caledonia Removals, Right Medicine Pharmacy, QSI Consultancy Group and Highland Spring.

Scott continued, “The contributions from these local businesses played a crucial role in the success of this year’s event, and I’d like to express my gratitude to them for coming on board as sponsors and helping to make this event truly unforgettable. A big thank you also goes to the participating schools and spectators for coming back and showing unwavering support of this fantastic event.”

As well as the first class lineup of matches, the tournament featured food and drink and a great opportunity for players, coaches and referees to relax and connect off the field.

For more information on Morrison’s Academy please visit www.morrisonsacademy.org

Photos by Arwen Moses