A trip to see the Glasgow Rocks (Scotland's only professional basketball team) has been so popular with our members over the years that we always try to include it as a regular feature in our busy calendar. During previous "Match Day Specials", our members have had the chance to:
As well as our members clearly enjoying these outings, the Broncos have earned consistent praise from the training squad who commended our members for their hard work, enthusiasm, attitude and exemplary behaviour.
Rocks Visit February 2006
On our first outing in 2006, we had over 20 players participating in the event, all of whom really had a great time trying out some new drills and techniques. With many of our members sporting their Broncos' corporate gear, we made a real impact during the outing. Ryan Hunter was awarded "Most Valuable Player" by the training squad and had the honour of being the Rocks' mascot for the game later on in the evening. We came away with a handful of other awards and David Kilpatrick and Rhona Sloss ended up going head to head in the final of the half-time shoot-out, Rhona narrowly edging the overall victory. What a day for the Broncos!
Rocks Visit December 2006
We repeated the event in December 2006 with a similar amount of success to our first trip. This time we had over 40 players attending, with transport kindly supplied by Arriva Buses. Rhona Sloss repeated Ryan Hunter's last year achievement of Most Valuable Player and team mascot double, with Laura Brown also appearing as a team mascot. So, another clutch of awards headed in the Bishopton direction. The Rocks even topped off another successful day for us with another home win.
Rocks Visit 2008
Of course, as well as enjoying some first class training, we've also taken the opportunity to take our players along to some key games for the Rocks, including their first ever live televised match against MK Lions at Braehead Arena on 25 April 2008. A large contingent of Broncos and their families made up part of the record breaking crowd of 2,417.
Rocks Visit 2010
Sunday, 7 February saw our first chance to see the Rocks at their new home in Kelvin Hall Glasgow when they played Worthing Thunder. After a nervy start, the Rocks soon took command and were never really threatened as they chalked up another victory. At the end of the match, recognising the enthusiastic support from the large Broncos' contingent, the Rocks management team invited us on to the court for a group photo at their new venue.
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