Frank Klejin

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Match Planner and Umpire Manager Frank KLeijn. On Sunday afternoon, after an unfair battle, Frank Kleijn passed away.

Tribute to Frank Klejin

Mike McInally

WGMA is very saddened to learn of the loss of one of the great characters of the masters hockey world, Mike McInally. Promoting and and encouraging masters hockey in Scotland and worldwide, Mike was President of Scottish Thistles Masters HC and a driving force in setting up the club for both men and women. 

Tribute to Mike McInally

Brian Moore

The umpires and officials community of WGMA is very sad to have lost one of its longest serving and most dedicated members and friend, Brian Moore.I first met Brian at my very first WGMA World Cup in Cape Town in 2010 and am happy to say that a new bond was forged that grew stronger, every tournament thereafter.

Tribute to Brian Moore

Jacky Murray

It is with great sadness that WGMA announces the death of Jacky Murray on 28 January while playing the sport she loved.

Nanda Siebers

It is with great sorrow WGMA learnt of the demise, on July 12, of Nanda Siebers. She was a great contributor to WGMA and was very instrumental in creating a WGMA spirit within women’s Grand Masters hockey. In December 2014 Nanda Siebers was elected to the WGMA Board as a Vice President, to serve in office until the next WGMA Congress in Newcastle, Australia in May 2016. She was Member of Honour, both of the Dutch Ladies O55 and of her own hockey club “MHV Maarssen”.

Tribute to Nanda Siebers

John Willmott

It is with great sadness that we share the news of our dear friend, loving husband and father, John Willmott. John was more than just a passionate hockey player – he was a true teammate, a loyal friend and someone who brought warmth, humour and kindness wherever he went. His love for the game reflected his approach to life: full of energy, dedication and generosity of spirit.

Tribute to John Willmott

Eduard ‘Didi Wolter ‘

WGMA announces with great sorrow the passing away of Eduard ‘Didi’ Wolter, aged 91, a pioneer of Grand Masters hockey, a “wonderful advertisement for Grand Masters hockey”, a “robust figure dominating the pitch”, an “inspiration … to many” and a cornerstone in the development of 60+ hockey in Germany.

Tribute to Eduard ‘Didi Wolter ‘