1954 - Entered one team in B Grade, came 2nd on points. Beaten by St. Pats in the semi-final and then by Barton in the preliminary final. St Pats beat Barton in grand final.1955 - Presbyterian Women's Club formed. Two Presbyterian mens teams were fielded - A Reserve and B Grade.1956 - Presbyterian hockey club entered A Grade in 1956.1957 - First junior hockey teams were entered by Presbyterian Club in 1957, the Under 15 Division and Under 13 Division. John MacKinnon commenced playing in Under 13's. Grand Final - Presbyterian lost to St. Edmund's 1-3. Grand Final - A Grade Presbyterian lost to Central 1-2.1958 - Presbyterian teams in A Grade, A Reserve and B Grade in 1959. Juniors - Under 16, Under 14, Under 12 and Under 10. Junior Under 10 - Robert Taylor and John Nicholas commenced playing hockey in Under 10's 1959. Together with John MacKinnon all three are still staunch and supportive members of United Hockey Club.1963 - The club fielded 10 teams. Seniors - A Grade, A Reserve, B2 and C Grade. Juniors - Under 16, Under 14(1), Under 14(2), Under 12(1), Under 12(2) and Under 10. John MacKinnon commenced A Grade in this year. This was the last year the club played under the Presbyterian name. It was decide to draw up a new constitution at the end of 1963 season. While the club had nine good years, there were disadvantages playing as a church club. Teams were unable to participate in carnivals on matches on Sunday or take part in raffles of any sort to raise funds. The only activity for fundraising was cake stalls.1964 - The club became UNITED HOCKEY CLUB. The uniform became royal blue shirts with white collars, front facing, and trim on sleeves and pockets. White shorts and royal blue socks with white tops. Teams were entered in A Grade, A Reserve, and C Grade seniors. Juniors Under 16, Under 14(1, 2, 3), Under 12 (1, 2), Under 10 and Under 8. Four teams reached the finals.1970 - During the mid 1970's Graham Carter joined United Hockey Club. After competing for 15 years in A.C.T.H.A. competition, United won their first A Grade Premiership by defeating Barton at Narrabundah South Oval 4-1, coached by Kevin Day.1973 - Premiers A Grade United defeated Central 3-2 Coach Kevin Day.1976 - Premiers A Grade United defeated Central 3-1 Coach Kevin Day.1979 - Premiers A Grade United defeated St. Patrick's 1-0 Captain/Coach John MacKinnon.1981 - Graham Carter organised overseas tour to England and Europe for United players and supporters.1987 - John MacKinnon played his 500th A Grade game for United.1997 - Premiers A Grade United defeated Central 5-0 Coach Andrew Deane.1999 - Premiers A Grade United defeated Old Canberrans 1-0 in extra time. Winning goal scored Evan Gilson. Coach John MacKinnon.2000 - Premiers A Grade United defeated Central 3-0. Goal scores - Zac Hawes, Belliappa Katera, Ben Taylor. Coach John MacKinnon.2001 - Premiers A Grade United defeated Central 3-0. Goal Scorers - Belliappa Katera, Paul MacKinnon, Dean Dawson. Coach John MacKinnon.2003 - Premiers A Grade United defeated Central 1-0. Goal Scorer - Belliappa Katera. Coach John MacKinnon and Andrew Deane.
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