Ulster Schoolgirls' Senior Cup (field hockey)
The Ulster Senior Schoolgirls' Cup is an annual competition competed for by schools affiliated to the Ulster Hockey Association, a branch of the Irish Hockey Association. The competition has been in existence since 1907 and is currently sponsored by the Belfast Telegraph. Since 1980, the winners have qualified to represent Ulster in the Kate Russell All-Ireland Schools Hockey Cup. The most successful school is Methodist College Belfast with 21 wins (18 outright wins and 3 shared wins). The current holder is Belfast Royal Academy. Trophy. The trophy is a small silver cup mounted  on a plinth on a wooden shield. Format. The competition is run through an open draw format. The first round is held in November, progressing through to a showpiece final held in early March. The final attracts a crowd of roughly 1000 people, which is large for an attendance at a hockey match in Ulster. Current season. Methodist College Belfast, captained by Ella Armstrong and Anna Pim, defeated The Royal School, Armagh 1-0 in the final played at Lisnagarvey Hockey Club. The winning goal was scored by Amy Hunter, assisted by Ella Armstrong in a penalty corner. Ulster Schoolgirls