Celtic Dragons trip

On Thursday 5th May, 42 pupils from Doon Academy and Dalmellington Primary visited the Kelvin Hall to watch a professional netball game. The Glasgow Wildcats took on the Celtic Dragons in a highly competitive and fast paced game. We stopped for dinner on the way to the Kelvin Hall, with all pupils proving that Doon Valley pupils have good manners and are a credit to their school. At the Kelvin Hall we watched both teams warm up and everyone was impressed with the amount of stretching and drills that were carried out. With all girls on court, it was obvious that the average height of a netball player is more than the average height of a non netball player! The game proved to be very entertaining with loud cheers every time Glasgow scored. All pupils were recorded for Sky Sports and we were on television later that night. The Celtic Dragons were ahead at half time but this slightly disappointing result was forgotten as we were entertained by the cheerleaders. The Wildcats managed to pull some points back after half time but the Celtic Dragons were definitely the stronger team, winning 49-30. It was a late night with pupils not returning until 10.30pm but I think everyone agreed it was worth it. Well done to all pupils who behaved impeccably during all aspects of the trip.