Another success story for the Dragons community department
The Dragons junior club members were treated to a behind the scenes day at Rodney Parade as part of their membership package. The day kicked off with an official welcome and introductions in the brand new community suite followed by a tour of the new Bisley Stand.
The members also visited the Dragons changing room to sit in the seat of their favourite players and to watch the inspirational and motivational video. The atmosphere in the changing room was great as the members cheered every try and gasped at every big tackle. This really got them going for the rest of the day.
The icing on the cake was meeting two of our Dragons stars, Rhys Buckley and Sam Parry. Both hookers spoke about their rise to professional rugby which inspired the members and in particular Aled Duke, who learnt that Rhys played hooker for Caldicot, the club that he currently plays for and yes Aled is also a hooker. What will the future hold?
Rhys and Sam gave some sound advice to the youngsters before signing their Dragons sticker albums and posing for photos. Now the youngsters were fully charged and ready to go, so it was time to get them onto the pitch and show off their rugby skills.
The day concluded with a presentation of a certificate and a number of goodies for each member to reward them for thier commitment and efforts.
Did they enjoy the day? See for yourself by reading the members comments below:
Kai - I really enjoyed the day and watching the film was fantastic – because I am in it!!
Sam - Seeing the Bisley Stand was great, and the film was inspiring. Meeting the two stars Rhys and Sam was great and they answered my questions really well.
Aled - I liked meeting the players it was a good experience for me and I met an old Caldicot player who plays for the Dragons!
Tom - I loved the paintings in the Bisley stand; this has been the best tour ever.
Edwin - I really loved the tour and the film in the changing room...Great.
Joe - I enjoyed watching the video because it made me think about always giving a 100%.
Dylan Chapman - I enjoyed today because we met players from all the clubs.
Isaac - I liked watching the movie it was good to watch all the tries and stuff.
Samuel - I thought watching the Dragons was helpful and inspiring
Aneurin - I liked the film in the changing room.
Jacob - I liked meeting Sam and Rhys but best of all was getting their autographs.I liked watching the film because the Dragons scored so many tries.
Connor - Rydw i wedi hoffi gweld Sam Parry a Rhys Buckley orenword rydw i wedi sael sigecnoir nhw a cael lin gyda nhw.
Tom Davey - Rydw i wedi mwynhau cwrdd a dau ser y Dreigiau. Enw y ddan chwarawewir oedd Sam Parry ac Rhys Buckley.
Rhodri - Rorffen i’n meynhau’r bore. Dysgais mea rhaid tris eich gorau. Cwrdd ais a Rhys Buckley a Sam Parry.
Aneurin - Fy hoff rhan o’r bore oedd gweld y film a ceisiadau y dreigiou. Fy hoff chwaraewyr yw Dan Lydiate oherwydd mae ‘n wheud ei job.
