It organises a number of leagues and cup competitions for clubs and schools in the province.

[2] Founding members of the original association included the North Down, Cliftonville and Antrim hockey clubs.

[3][4][5] At a special general meeting on 15 October 1897 at the Royal Avenue Hotel, Belfast, members of the association agreed to form the Ulster Senior League.

[7] The Ulster Hockey Union also organises representative teams.

A number of Ireland, England and Great Britain internationals have also played for Ulster at interprovincial level.