Dollar Academy’s 1st XI won the Midlands District Tournament on Tuesday 15 September. This prestigious event has been running since 1921 and Dollar’s success confirms this team of girls as being at the very top of their game, having successfully defeated six very strong teams in the district: Glenalmond, St Leonard's, Strathallan, Kilgraston, Dundee High School and Morrison's Academy.

The Dollar girls first defeated Dundee High School 2-0, St Leonard’s 2-0 and then Glenalmond 1-0, to win their section. This put them into the semi-final where they defeated Kilgraston 1-0. This victory took them to the final, where they again beat a strong Glenalmond team.

Ms Allan (Director of Hockey) said that they put in an ‘excellent performance in the final where their fitness levels were clear as went into the second half. They were able to maintain their fast, attacking style of play.’

She said that nothing more could have been asked of the girls; they put in everything they had, lifting their performance from game to game. Throughout the tournament, they did not concede a single goal.

Congratulations also go to Erin Stevens (FIV) who was awarded 'Player of the Tournament' for her consistently remarkable level of play.

Two of the girls from the 1st XI have been invited to play in the Midland U18 squad: Captain, Isla Keith (FVI) and Vice Captain, Emma Dearden (FVI).

Dollar’s hockey players are also strongly represented in the Midland U16 squad; Sam Robertson, Erin Stevens, Jenny Walls (all FIV), Eve Pearson (FIII), Lucy Smith (FII), Olivia Mears (FIV), Niamh Wallace (FV) and Susie Green (FIV) all play for this selective squad.

Ms Allan said, ‘It is an exciting time for Dollar Hockey as this 1st XI is a young side who demonstrate huge potential. I am really looking forward to seeing their progress over the next three years. The players constantly demonstrate a disciplined approach to their hockey and this has been instrumental in their success.’

Congratulations to all the girls, and all the staff and coaches who work with them, for this very impressive win.

Dollar Academy 1st XI Squad: Isla Keith (C), Emma Dearden (VC), Sophie Ferguson, Susie Green, Olivia Mears, Jenny Walls, Ellie Towers, Erin Stevens, Kay Robson, Abbie Douglas, Bunty Kerray, Rachel Pollock.