From the 2008/2009 season, he ceased playing to concentrate on coaching duties.

Soon after this, Hibs had major financial problems and briefly ceased playing during the early 1890s.

However, after the 1997-98 season, he ceased playing for Auckland.

After the military handed power over to the civilian government, it ceased playing a direct role in political life.

The Children of Paul's ceased playing around 1606, for unclear reasons.

Apart from one game in the 1913 season, he ceased playing for Harrogate.

Due to shortage of players, the team ceased playing at the beginning of 1983.

His highest Elo rating was 2620 and he ceased playing around 1997.

The sister league in Florida also ceased playing for the 2011 season.

Most other major private schools ceased playing the sport at the top level.