Each year Derwent and OHA PL Men play for the John Harris Cup in recognition of John’s achievements across both clubs. John Harris is a Life Member of both OHA and Derwent Hockey Club. This year, the John Harris Cup round will be played on Saturday 29th August, so make sure you head on out to support our PL men as they take on Derwent.
John started playing for OHA in 1970 aged 10, and was selected to play for A Grade (now PL) in 1975. John played in 5 grand finals with OHA, winning one. He was a State Junior Representative 13 times, and played in the Tasmanian Senior team for 2 years. The Men’s Premier League B&F trophy is named in memory of John’s father Joe – who was a loyal and respected supporter.
John finished in the top 4 for the Southern Hockey Association B&F six out of nine years, and in 1986 won the SHA B&F. John won the OHA B&F for A Grade 8 times in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989 & 1990. He coached A Grade between 1984 – 1987, and coached numerous OHA junior teams. John was Treasurer of the club during his time on the committee, and was awarded the Clubman of the year trophy in 1982. John became a Life Member of OHA in 1989.
