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 Methodist College Belfast. 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. Performance table FINALS 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Sources Field hockey competitions in Ulster Women's field hockey cup competitions in Ireland 1907 establishments in Ireland