West District Hockey currently runs four men's outdoor divisions and two men's indoor divisions. The leagues are run by the West District committee. The season runs from September to April, with indoor running from December to February. The leagues were formed in 1954 after the Scottish Hockey Association agreed to allow competitive hockey in the districts. Thirteen teams competed in the inaugural season, with Stepps winning overall. The South-West District had its first competitive league in 1957-58, with nine teams competing. The two districts merged in 1975-76.
Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. No points are awarded for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points, then goal difference, and then goals scored. At the end of each season, the club with the most points are crowned league champion.
The top two teams in each division gain automatic promotion to the higher division, swapping places with the bottom two sides from that division, who are automatically relegated. The winner of division 1 is declared the West District Champion. If a team wishes to progress further, they can apply for entry into the National League or the Regional League if they already have a 1st team in the National League.
Division 1 is the top of the West District of men's field hockey in Scotland. The winners are crowned as West District Hockey champions. The teams finishing in the bottom two are automatically relegated to division 2.
The 10 clubs listed below will compete in division 1 during the 2024âÂÂ25 season.
Division 2 is the second tier of the West District of men's field hockey in Scotland. The winners are promoted to division 1 along with the runners up. The teams finishing in the bottom two are automatically relegated to division 3.
The 10 clubs listed below will compete in division 2 during the 2023âÂÂ24 season.
Division 3 is the third tier of the West District of men's field hockey in Scotland. The winners are promoted to division 2 along with the runners up. The teams finishing bottom are automatically relegated to division 4.
The 7 clubs listed below will compete in division 3 during the 2023âÂÂ24 season.
Division 4 is the fourth and bottom tier of the West District of men's field hockey in Scotland. The winners are promoted to division 3. There is no relegation from division 4.
The 6 clubs listed below will compete in division 4 during the 2023âÂÂ24 season.
See List of Men's West District hockey champions for further information
West District Indoor Hockey runs from December to February, at the Lagoon Leisure Centre in Paisley. Ten teams compete for the title over two leagues.