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December 2016
30-12-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Cheshire Phoenix – Emirates Arena – 84-85 L
Cheshire Phoenix came out on top in an overtime thriller after beating Glasgow Rocks 84-85 in front of the BBC Sport cameras.
The visitors had a six-man rotation and had Mike Burton in charge for the game as they prevailed in the extra period for their fourth win of the season. Frank Eaves led the way with 23 points in over 40 minutes of action as the Nix line-up logged heavy minutes in the absence of Josh Wilcher.
Glasgow led by as many as 10 points in the contest, but lose ground on the top two teams with their third loss of the league campaign.
15-12-2016 ABBA Gold: The Concert – Classic Grand, Glasgow
04-12-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Surrey Scorchers – Emirates Arena – 87-73 W
Glasgow Rocks booked their place in the BBL Cup Final after beating Surrey Scorchers 87-73 on Sunday for an overall 16-point victory (Rocks win 168-152 on aggregate).
Sterling Davis’ side have now won 12 straight games in all competitions as they make a return to the Cup Final having last participated in 2015.
03-12-2016 ABBA Gold: The Concert – Oran Mor – SOLD OUT!
02-12-2016 ABBA Gold: The Concert – Oran Mor – SOLD OUT!
November 2016
27-11-2016 Solid Gold ABBA Tribute Band – Port Glasgow Town Hall
21-11-2016 VOWS Awards – Glasgow Hilton
20-11-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Leicester Riders – Emirates Arena – 97-92 W
Glasgow Rocks ended Leicester Riders’ unbeaten start to the league campaign with a 97-92 victory at the Emirates Arena.
Neil Watson netted 24 points against his former side and delivered a dagger triple from almost halfway in the closing stages as the Rocks improved to 8-1 with the win.
19-11-2016 Marie Curie Ladies' Lunch – Grand Central Hotel
13-11-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Worcester Wolves – Emirates Arena – 82-77 W
Glasgow Rocks recovered from a slow start to record their eighth straight victory in all competitions with an 82-77 success against Worcester Wolves.
The Rocks were boosted by a balanced scoring effort with all seven players scoring at least eight points in the win, led by Neil Watson’s 21-point haul.
12-11-2016 Rainbow Valley Ball – Glasgow Hilton Hotel
10-11-2016 Dream Circus – National Museum of Scotland
October 2016
23-10-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Bristol Flyers – Emirates Arena – 84-61 W
Glasgow Rocks recorded their fourth straight league victory with an 84-61 success against Bristol Flyers.
Neil Watson top scored with 20 points and dished out five assists with Hayden Lescault adding 19 points to help the Rocks improve to 5-1 in the standings.
22-10-2016 Solid Gold '70s Show – Oran Mor
21-10-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Sheffield Sharks – Emirates Arena – 78-61 W
Glasgow Rocks claimed their fourth league win of the season with a convincing 78-61 success against DBL Sharks Sheffield.
The Rocks have had a tough time in recent years against the Sharks, but they made sure there was no repeat with an impressive performance.
14-10-2016 Solid Gold ABBA Tribute Band @ SELECT Awards Ceremony – Radisson Blu Glasgow
14-10-2016 #BARocker Regional Final – Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow
Hard Rock Cafe is going Frat Party style as it shines the spotlight on its bartenders. It’s the Local Final for BARocker 2016 – Hard Rock’s global bartending competition.
Expect red cups, cold beer, stars and stripes, an appearance from the Scottish Rockettes and much more. Come along to cheer on your favourite bartender as they compete to take a spot in the Regional Final. Entry is FREE! (over 18s only)
09-10-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Leeds Force – Emirates Arena – 82-77 W
Glasgow Rocks edged a hard-fought battle against Leeds Force as they advanced in the BBL Cup with an 82-77 victory at the Emirates Arena.
Gareth Murray top scored with 21 points, while Kieron Achara put in a strong display on the boards to haul in 19 to go with nine points. There was nothing to separate the two teams heading into the fourth, but it was the Rocks who prevailed to set up a showdown with the DBL Sharks Sheffield.
02-10-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Newcastle Eagles – Emirates Arena – 74-82 L
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle prevailed through a tense game in front of more than 3,000 fans at the Emirates Arena to overcome Glasgow Rocks 82-74 on Sunday night.
Eagles are now unbeaten in their first three games of the season, and boast an amazing 17 straight wins against the Rocks, including nine north of the border, dating back to April 2012.
September 2016
18-09-2016 DEBRA Ladies' Lunch – Grand Central Hotel
16-09-2016 BA Flying Start Ball – Glasgow City Hotel
August 2016
25-08-2016 Solid Gold 70's Show – Rutherglen Town hall
12/14-08-2016 ProTour 2016 Beach Volleyball – Italy
12/14-08-2016 FIFA Beach Soccer – Morocco
July 2016
31-07-2016 Royale Pageants UK Final – Westerwood Hotel Golf and Country Club
31-07-2016 Pro-Life Fitness Centre Summer Fun Day
June 2016
18-06-2016 St. Andrew's Hospice Ladies Midnight Walk
The St. Andrew's Hospice Fundraising Team are delighted to announce that the Scottish Rockettes will be performing at our Ladies Midnight Walk on Saturday 18th June, adding to the party atmosphere.
Thank you to everyone who has registered already, we are really looking forward to seeing you on the night! With just under 4 weeks to go, there is still plenty of time to sign up at www.standrewshospicefundraising.com
10-06-2016 Daily Record News Story
Read the Daily Record's fantastic article on our amazing squad member Megan Davis and her battle with Vasculitis disease. A true inspiration to us all.
Read the full story here: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/cheerleader-dances-through-pain-secret-8158097
10-06-2016 Upcoming Auditions!
Interested in joining the UK's top Pro-Sports Dance Team? Then we want to hear from you! E-mail us on info@scottishrockettes.com for information on audition dates.
May 2016
25-05-2016 Feature Film Shoot!
The girls have just finished in hair and make up… and are now ready for filming!
#Action #Take1 #CamerasRolling
08-05-2016 Kilbryde Hospice Ladies Lunch – Macdonald Crutherland Hotel
April 2016
29-04-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Sheffield Sharks – Emirates Arena – 80-91 L
Sheffield Sharks will take a double-digit advantage into Sunday’s Molten BBL Play-Off Semi-Final second leg against Glasgow Rocks, after a 91-80 victory at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on Friday night. It’s the third time this season that the Sharks have won north of the border, but a late rally ensured that the Rocks stay within striking distance of a place at the O2 Arena.
23-04-2016 Donna Miller Foundation Charity Ball – Hilton Hotel, Glasgow
Join us at the inaugural Donna Miller Charity Ball at the Hilton Glasgow and help support Scotland's sick children and their families.
Enjoy a glitzy and glamorous night out with champagne reception, three course meal and lots of fantastic entertainment including performances by the Rockettes, Frankie Daly and Nicola Mackay.
The Donna Miller Foundation have so far raised £60,000 for Yorkhill Children’s Charity and all funds raised at this event will help us to ensure that Scotland’s sick babies, children and young people continue to receive the best care and experience possible at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.
22-04-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Worcester Wolves – Emirates Arena – 90-53 W
Glasgow Rocks have one foot in their first BBL Play-Off Semi-Final in four years following a 90-53 Quarter-Final first leg victory against Worcester Wolves on Friday.
Captain and Great Britain international Kieron Achara led by example as he scored 22 points and reeled in 10 rebounds to help the Scottish side lead from the first minute to the last in front of their home fans.
19-04-2016 Glasgow Rocks Fan Party – Emirates Arena Function Suite
Our annual Glasgow Rocks Fan Party is back! This year’s Fan Party will once again be hosted in the Function Room at the Emirates Arena (level 5) on Tuesday 19th of April from 6:30pm-9:00pm.
17-04-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Worcester Wolves – Emirates Arena – 80-69 W
Glasgow Rocks wrapped up their regular season with an 80-69 triumph over Worcester Wolves with the two teams meeting again next week in the first round of the BBL Play-Offs.
Both teams spread minutes throughout their rosters with the Rocks benefiting from a balanced scoring attack with Will Hall, Andre Stephens and Jordan Clarke all netting 15 points each.
13-04-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Plymouth Raiders – Emirates Arena – 87-77 W
Glasgow Rocks recorded an 87-77 victory against a depleted Plymouth University Raiders side to deal another blow to the visitors’ Play-Off hopes.
The Rocks were already assured of a fifth placed finish ahead of the fixture, but returned to winning ways as Kieron Achara led the way with a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds with four other players reaching double figures.
03-04-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Sheffield Sharks – Emirates Arena – 68-83 L
Sheffield Sharks claimed the head-to-head over Glasgow Rocks with an 83-68 triumph at the Emirates Arena whilst moving into joint third.
The visitors were without key point guard Jerrold Brooks with Colin Sing also absent, but all five starters reached double figures in a strong collective effort. Antone Robinson tallied 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Kyle Odister added 17 points and dished out six assists.
March 2016
27-03-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Leeds Force – Emirates Arena – 77-65 W
Warren Gills poured in an impressive 34 points to lead Glasgow Rocks to a 77-65 victory over Leeds Force at the Emirates Arena.
The American guard went 12-of-19 from the field in 29 minutes of action as Glasgow recorded their second win over Leeds in as many weeks.
19-03-2016 'Dancing Queen The Show' ABBA Tribute Band – Rutherglen Town Hall
18-03-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Leeds Force – Emirates Arena – 75-74 W
More late heroics from Kieron Achara inflicted a heart-breaking 75-74 defeat on Leeds Force and capped a dramatic evening at Emirates Arena on Friday.
The Great Britain forward connected on a two-point jump shot with just six seconds on the clock to give Rocks a fifth win in six games.
12-03-2016 Hard Rock Cafe Fashion Photoshoot – Glasgow City Centre
06-03-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Manchester Giants – Emirates Arena – 77-69 W
Glasgow Rocks closed in on the top four in the BBL Championship after overcoming a tough test at the Emirates Arena as they prevailed 77-69 against Manchester Giants.
Kieron Achara led the way with 21 points and eight rebounds to help his side claim their 13th league win of the season.
05-03-2016 Catherine McEwan Red Hot Ball – Glasgow City Hotel
Febrary 2016
07-02-2016 Hard Rock Cafe Super Bowl XV Party – Hard Rock Cafe, Glasgow
07-02-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Surrey Scorchers – Emirates Arena – 88-82 W
A phenomenal 30-point performance by Great Britain star Kieron Achara was the difference at the Emirates Arena as Glasgow Rocks clinched an 88-82 home triumph against Surrey Scorchers.
The Stirling native proved unstoppable as Rocks eventually shrugged off their opponents in the last minute to take the win and make their head coach Sterling Davis a happy man in what was his 350th game at the helm.
January 2016
29-01-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Cheshire Phoenix – Emirates Arena – 87-97 L
Danny Huffor came back to haunt his former club as he scored 28 points to lift Cheshire Phoenix to a 97-87 road win in the BBL Championship against Glasgow Rocks on Friday.
The explosive guard enjoyed two spells with the Scottish club, but played the villain at Emirates Arena in this one as he was instrumental in securing a victory for Cheshire, which pulls them within two points of Rocks.
26-01-2016 'Dancing Queen The Show' ABBA Tribute Band – Student Union, St. Andrews
24-01-2016 Glasgow Rocks vs. Bristol Flyers – Emirates Arena – 87-58 W
Glasgow Rocks eased their way to a comfortable 87-58 win over Bristol Flyers in their first home game of 2016.
Marcus Ware led the Rocks with 24 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes, while Jonny Bunyan and Riley Grabau both reached double figures with 17 and 14 points respectively.
20-01-2016 ITV's 'Lorraine' Morning Show – Living to the Max feature
December 2015
30-12-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Newcastle Eagles – Emirates Arena – 72-104 L
It has certainly been the year of the Esh Group Eagles Newcastle and rather fittingly, the all-conquering Tyneside club wrapped up the last action of 2015 in the BBL by making a real statement ahead of 2016 with an eye-catching 104-72 triumph at Glasgow Rocks.
06-12-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Surrey Scorchers – Emirates Arena – 94-77 W
Glasgow Rocks recorded a 94-77 victory at home to Surrey Scorchers on Sunday to close on a place in the top four. Kieron Achara came off the bench to lead the way with 19 points, while Will Hall shot 7-of-7 from the field for his 14 points and also added seven rebounds and five assists.
November 2015
29-11-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Newcastle Eagles (and Rockettes Dance Workshop) – Emirates Arena – 72-80 L
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle overcame a stern test to maintain their unbeaten start as they defeated Glasgow Rocks 80-72 at the Emirates Arena.
Rahmon Fletcher top scored with 19 points including some important scores down the stretch to ensure it would not be 13th time unlucky as the Eagles made it a 13-0 start to their BBL Championship defence.
28-11-2015 'Dancing Queen The Show' ABBA Tribute Band – Oran Mor, Glasgow
21-11-2015 'Dancing Queen The Show' ABBA Tribute Band – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh
15-11-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. London Lions – Emirates Arena – 87-80 W
Glasgow Rocks bounced back from Friday’s loss to defeat London Lions 87-80 at the Emirates Arena, on Sunday.
Five players hit double figures in a balanced scoring effort, led by 18 points apiece from Kieron Achara and Warren Gillis. There was a further 17 points from Riley Grabau, while Will Hall recorded a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds.
14-11-2015 Rainbow Valley Ball – Thistle Hotel, Glasgow
14-11-2015 Rockettes Kids' Birthday Party
13-11-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Leicester Riders – Emirates Arena – 68-76 L
Leicester Riders underlined their BBL Championship credentials once again with a gutsy 76-68 defeat of Glasgow Rocks at Emirates Arena on Friday.
The teams were tied three times during the fourth quarter, but on each occasion it was the visitors that came up with the big play to move in front, outscoring Rocks 30-17 in the final 10 minutes.
06-11-2015 Digby Brown Winter Ball for Spinal Injuries – Thistle Hotel, Glasgow
October 2015
30-10-2015 BA Flying Start Ball – Edinburgh
25-10-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Sheffield Sharks (and Cosmic Flames Dance Workshop) – Emirates Arena – 62-90 L
Sheffield Sharks ended their wait for a first win in the BBL Championship this season as they recorded a 90-62 road win at Glasgow Rocks.
TJ Robinson put up impressive numbers with 23 points on 11-of-13 shooting from inside the arc as well as a mammoth 19 rebounds including nine on the offensive end.
24-10-2015 Kilbryde Hospice Autumn Ball – Crowne Plaza Glasgow
20-10-2015 Tryouts details announced!
18-10-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Leeds Force – Emirates Arena – 84-65 W
Glasgow Rocks completed the BBL Cup Quarter-Finals line-up after defeating Leeds Force 84-65 at the Emirates Arena, in the final First Round clash on Sunday.
Sterling Davis’ side only trailed once throughout as they produced a strong finish to make sure of the win in the final quarter.
04-10-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Manchester Giants – Emirates Arena – 81-71 W
Glasgow Rocks claimed their first win of the 2015-16 season after beating Manchester Giants 81-71 at the Emirates Arena.
September 2015
13-09-2015 Hilton Foundation Red Party Ball – Hilton Hotel, Glasgow
August 2015
18-08-2015 Heinekin Corporate Promotion – Livingston
13/15-08-2015 FIFA Beach Soccer Worldwide Tournament – Morocco
June 2015
18-06-2015 British Airways Flying Start Red Nose Day Charity Event – Glasgow Airport
May 2015
17-05-2015 Prince & Princess of Wales Brick-by-Brick Appeal – Hilton Hotel, Glasgow
16-05-2015 Cosmic Flames Cheerleading Workshop
05-05-2015 End of Season Awards!
April 2015
24-04-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Cheshire Phoenix – Emirates Arena – 78-91 L
Cheshire Phoenix used a dominant fourth quarter to beat Glasgow Rocks 78-91 north of the border in this BBL Play-Off Quarter Final first leg. Demond Watt hit 28 points to give Phoenix a strong lead to defend in Sunday’s return leg, as they beat the Rocks for the fourth time this season.
21-04-2015 Glasgow Rocks End-of-Season Fan Party! – Emirates Arena from 6:30pm
15-04-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Surrey United – Emirates Arena – 96-77 W
The hometown Glasgow Rocks had little difficulty in collecting a convincing 96-77 BBL Championship success against Surrey United as the superior depth of the hosts wore down their bottom of the table opponents.
11-04-2015 Does my bum look big in this? – Daily Record Article
05-04-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. London Lions – Emirates Arena – 82-65 W
Glasgow Rocks put together a great team effort to gain ground on the fifth-placed London Lions in the BBL Championship standings, defeating the visitors from London 82-65 at the Emirates Arena on Sunday evening.
03-04-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Plymouth Raiders – Emirates Arena – 72-82 L
Plymouth University Raiders kept their BBL Championship Play-Off hopes alive as they beat Glasgow Rocks 72-82, for a second win over the Rocks this season and seventh in a row dating back two years.
March 2015
29-03-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Cheshire Phoenix – Emirates Arena – 68-77 L
Cheshire came away from the Emirates Arena with a 77-68 success against hometown Glasgow Rocks as the visitors overcome a second quarter drought to take an impressive road victory.
22-03-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Leeds Force – Emirates Arena – 67-59 W
Glasgow Rocks trailed for more than 36 minutes, but stepped up when it mattered most to claim a 67-59 victory over the visiting Leeds Force at the Emirates Arena in the BBL Championship.
14-03-2015 Catherine McEwan Foundation Red Hot Ball – Thistle Hotel, Glasgow
"The Rockettes were superb at our event on Saturday… best show in 10 years! It wasn't just me… the crowd reaction said it all!! Well done and thanks as always!" Derek (Founder – Catherine McEwan Foundation)
05-03-2015 Here it is – the complete video of our flash mob wedding proposal!
04-03-2015 WATCH - What a wedding proposal this was – Sunday World Article
04-03-2015 Best proposal ever? – Daily Mirror Article
02-03-2015 Boyfriend stuns partner in Dirty Dancing flashmob – Edinburgh Evening News
February 2015
28-02-2015 Top Secret Event! Stay tuned to find out what we're up to…
22-02-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Worcester Wolves – Emirates Arena – 89-60 W
The team bolstered their BBL Play-off push with a second win of the weekend, cruising to an 89-60 defeat of title-chasing Worcester Wolves.
20-02-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Sheffield Sharks – Emirates Arena – 72-64 W
Glasgow Rocks produced a big fourth quarter to come from behind and beat BBL Play-off rivals Sheffield Sharks 72-64 at Emirates Arena on Friday.
The teams went into the game locked on 20 points in the BBL Championship table, and Sharks could have claimed the all-important head-to-head, which separates the teams in the event of a tie at the end of the season.
13-02-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Plymouth Raiders – Emirates Arena – 99-104 L
Plymouth University Raiders scored a much-needed road victory against Glasgow Rocks, defeating the Scottish side 104-99 on the road at the Emirates Arena on Friday evening in the BBL Championship.
08-02-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Newcastle Eagles – Emirates Arena – 70-88 L
Sterling Davis led by example to record a 19-point, 10 rebound double-double, but it wasn’t enough as the Eagles defeated the team for the 5th time this season to make it through to the BBL Trophy Semi-Finals.
01-02-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. Manchester Giants – Emirates Arena – 90-85 W
A strong second half performance saw Glasgow Rocks take a 90-85 home victory against Manchester Giants at the Emirates Arena, snatching an important win against their BBL Championship table neighbours.
January 2015
24-01-2015 HSBC Annual Dinner – Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow
Roll Up, Roll Up! Welcome to The Most Amazing Show on Earth! Just had a fantastic time performing a circus-themed routine for the HSBC staff party at the Crowne Plaza!
16-01-2015 Glasgow Rocks vs. London Lions – Emirates Arena – 89-86 W
Kieron Achara came up with more last-gasp heroics to lift Glasgow Rocks to an 89-86 success against London Lions at Emirates Arena.
The Great Britain international hit the headlines earlier in the season when his three-point hurl at the buzzer sent Rocks through to the semi-final of the BBL Cup. He repeated the trick on Friday as, with the teams tied inside the final four seconds, he connected from long range after being found by player-coach Sterling Davis.
December 2014
28-12-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Newcastle Eagles – Emirates Arena – 69-88 L
Charles Smith haunted the Rocks once more with 19 points to lead the visitors, with Darius Defoe adding a double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds. But it was Andre Jones who provided the early spark as, trailing 12-8, he scored six points in a 12-2 response from Newcastle that gave them a lead they would not relinquish.
19-12-2014 CHAS Christmas Bash (part 2) – Hilton Hotel, Glasgow
14-12-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Bristol Flyers – Emirates Arena – 84-57 W
Glasgow Rocks punched their way through to the BBL Cup Final in impressive fashion, routing the visiting Bristol Flyers 84-57 in the second leg of the semi-final tie after winning the first leg in Bristol as well.
Having won the first meeting on the road 77-75, Rocks won the tie by 29 points on aggregate and will Esh Group Eagles Newcastle in the title game in Birmingham in January.
12-12-2014 CHAS Christmas Bash (part 1) – Hilton Hotel, Glasgow
Just had a blast opening the CHAS Christmas Bash at the Glasgow Hilton! Santa's little helpers know who's been naughty and who's been nice!
Big thanks to our sponsors Blue Parrot Company for the illuminated LED cubes :)
November 2014
30-11-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Worcester Wolves – Emirates Arena – 99-96 W
Another week, another miracle buzzer-beater for Glasgow Rocks, as they edged Worcester Wolves 99-96 thanks to JaJuan Smith's last-gasp heroics in overtime at Emirates Arena on Sunday.
Seven days after Kieron Achara's Hail Mary magic knocked Leicester Riders out of the BBL Cup, Smith settled a nip-and-tuck tussle with Wolves with another long-range effort.
28-11-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Durham Wildcats – Emirates Arena – 79-68 W
Glasgow Rocks have jumped into the playoff places in the BBL Championship after beating Durham Wildcats 79-68 at the Emirates Arena, snapping a run of consecutive league defeats in the process. It is the second time they have beaten the Wildcats this season, and the latter have now lost their last three games on the road.
16-11-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Leicester Riders – Emirates Arena – 78-81 L
Leicester Riders held their nerve down the stretch to edge Glasgow Rocks 81-78 at Emirates Arena and avenge their defeat in the same fixture last month.
It is Riders' third consecutive victory since losing 80-71 on their previous trip north of the border and sees Rob Paternostro’s men improve to 7-1 in the BBL Championship to maintain the pressure on leaders Newcastle Eagles.
15-11-2014 Rainbow Valley Charity Ball – Thistle Hotel, Glasgow
Our Golden Girls helping out at the fantastic Rainbow Valley Charity Ball! Handing out goodie-bags after performing an amazing '70s-inspired dance routine!
15-11-2014 Scottish Supertroopers ABBA Tribute Band – Livingston
15-11-2014 Paisley Reindeer Parade – Paisley Town Centre
The Reindeer Parade is one of the highlights of the Paisley town centre events programme and the Rockettes are delighted to be involved again this year.
Tens of thousands are expected to descend on the town centre tomorrow for a day of entertainment kicking off with Reindeer Parade starting at noon from County Square.
The event is always a big festive family favourite and it's free to attend... so definitely not to be missed!
09-11-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Bristol Flyers – Emirates Arena – 107-82 W
A blistering opening ten minutes set the Rocks firmly on the road to victory after they caught fire early and poured in a massive 32 points to take a 13-point lead at the end of the first period.
Perhaps feeling the effects of their pulsating and intense win over Sharks the night before, the Flyers struggled to keep pace and Rocks doubled their score as player-coach Sterling Davis made it 38-19.
October 2014
26-10-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Cheshire Phoenix – Emirates Arena – 86-89 L
Cheshire Phoenix snatched their second victory in the new BBL Championship campaign, downing Glasgow Rocks 89-86 on the road in Scotland, with the duo of Demond Watt and Mike DiNunno pacing the winners with 26 points apiece.
Only six players stepped on the court for Cheshire and the five starters accounted for every single point scored by the visitors, but Rocks did not take advantage of the longer rotation, dropping to a 2-3 record.
24-10-2014 Kilbryde Hospice Autumn Ball – Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow
We had a fantastic time tonight performing our '70s-inspired 'Goldmember' routine at the Kilbryde Hospice Autumn Ball in the beautiful Grand Central Hotel!
Frizzy hair, shiny gold leotards and boots, lots of glitter and even fiery sparklers all helped to make it an amazing show! Thanks also to DAG Lighting for their amazing confetti cannons which were the perfect finalé to our performance!
15-10-2014 Squad Announcement!
We are pleased to be announcing the 2014-2015 Rockettes Pro-Dance Team on our Official Facebook page. Go to www.facebook.com/scottishrockettes to find out who made the squad!
Update: The Announcement Video is also now available to view on our Videos Page!
12-10-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. London Lions – Emirates Arena – 62-56 W
Kieron Achara enjoyed a winning return to the BBL, icing the game from the free-throw line, as Glasgow Rocks held off London Lions 62-56 to advance in the BBL Cup.
The Great Britain international was at the heart of Rocks' play on both ends of the floor finishing with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
But it is the final two of those points that proved crucial, as the experienced forward made sure of the victory from the charity stripe.
12-10-2014 Rockettes Tryouts – Emirates Arena – with 'Swoosh' from Flawless!
We had an amazing dance masterclass yesterday from Swoosh from Flawless and the smiles in this photo go to show just how much everyone enjoyed it!
10-10-2014 'Dancing Queen - The Show' ABBA Tribute Band – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
07-10-2014 Tryout Choreographer 2 announced:
Swoosh from FLAWLESS - Masterclass
Swoosh created FLAWLESS alongside his business partner Amelia Benoit (Flawless Management) in 2004 and went public in 2005 bringing something fresh, new and original to the dance world.
FLAWLESS consist of a rostrum of talented dances lead & choreographed by Swoosh. Revered as the UK’s leading creative street dance choreographer Swoosh has inspired his collective to win countless awards from best street dance group to best choreographed group.
Swoosh and the team conquered the silver screen when they featured as one of the lead dance roles in the smash hit movie ‘Street Dance 3D’.
Swoosh has shared the stage with artists such as, Madonna, Victoria Beckham, Westlife, Alesha Dixon, Kylie Minogue, Danni Minogue, Jay Sean all but to name a few!
07-10-2014 Tryout Choreographer 1 announced:
Stephanie Fulton - Commercial Class
Stephanie teaches and performs all over the world. Most recently performing in Germany at the Bauma Exhibition and in Barcelona at the World Mobile Congress.
As well as performing at the Mobos and supporting Plan B, Stephanie has also appeared as a feature dancer in the hit movie 'Sunshine on Leith'.
September 2014
28-09-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Bristol Flyers – Emirates Arena – 62-79 L
Bristol Flyers outscored Glasgow Rocks 23-9 in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 79-62 victory at the Emirates Arena and make it two wins from two in their opening BBL weekend.
The game swayed one way then the other in the opening three periods to the point that the visitors went into the final 10 minutes holding a slender 56-53 advantage.
But Andreas Kapoulas's side came out firing in the final stanza and started on a 9-2 run to give them a 10-point lead with six minutes to play.
27-09-2014 Gatsby Club – Glasgow University
23-09-2014 Tryouts Date Announced!
We are pleased to announce that Tryouts for the 2014-2015 Season Rockettes Pro-Dance Team will be held at the Emirates Arena on October 12th starting at 10am (Registration starts at 9am). To find out more click the link above!
August 2014
26-08-2014 Rockettes Twist & Pulse!
We were extremely privileged to have an exclusive dance class with Twist & Pulse from Britain's Got Talent – click the link to watch the video and see how much fun it was!
26-08-2014 Rockettes Ice Bucket Challenge!
Doing our part to raise awareness and funds for Motor Neuron Disease Scotland we took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge with the help of our friends from the Glasgow Rocks – watch the video by clicking the link above and share in our discomfort! And don't forget to donate by texting ICED14 £5 to 70070!
25-08-2014 BTCC Grid Girls – Knockhill Race Circuit
24-08-2014 Dance Show Live – SECC Glasgow
The Rockettes are delighted to announce that they will be performing at Scotland's largest dance exhibition Dance Show Live this Sunday at Glasgow's SECC!
The team will be performing alongside acts such as Flawless, Twist and Pulse, BAM and Rough Copy!
Rockettes performance time is 12:05pm… hope to see you all there!
June 2014
15-06-2014 Pro-Life Summer Fun BBQ Day! – Pro-Life Fitness Centre, Paisley
April 2014
20-04-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Surrey United – Emirates Arena – tip-off 5pm
13-04-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Sheffield Sharks – Emirates Arena – 65-67 L
One Health Sharks Sheffield overcame a 17 point fourth quarter deficit to beat Glasgow Rocks 67-65 north of the border.
March 2014
30-03-2014 BBL Trophy Final – Glasgow Rocks vs. Worcester Wolves – Emirates Arena
28-03-2014 British Airways 'Flying Start' Charity Dinner – Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh
23-03-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Newcastle Eagles – Emirates Arena – 83-89 L
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle maintained the top spot in the BBL Championship, taking back home a victory from Scotland after defeating Glasgow Rocks 89-84 despite trailing by double figures at one point.
21-03-2014 Sport Relief & Comic Relief Fundraiser for Pro-Life Fitness Centre – Glasgow Airport
14-03-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Cheshire Phoenix – Emirates Arena – 98-77 W
Glasgow Rocks overcame a 6-point aggregate deficit to defeat Cheshire Phoenix 98-77 in the BBL Trophy semi-final second leg at the Emirates Arena. The win secured a 172-157 victory on aggregate for the Rocks, earning themselves a place in the final of the competition against Worcester Wolves.
08-03-2014 NACC Red Hot Ball – Thistle Hotel, Glasgow
02-03-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Durham Wildcats – Emirates Arena – 67-79 L
The Rocks’ play-off hopes suffered a setback as they went down 79-67 to play-off rivals Durham Wildcats at the Emirates Arena in front of a sell-out crowd.
01-03-2014 Tommy Burns Skin Cancer Trust Gala Ball – Thistle Hotel, Glasgow
February 2014
21-02-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Manchester Giants – Emirates Arena – 85-80 W
Rocks closed the gap on 8th place Durham in their push for the play-offs with a win over Manchester Giants at the Emirates Arena.
09-02-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Newcastle Eagles – Emirates Arena – 66-74 L
On a historical night at the Emirates Arena, there was a double celebration for visiting player-coach Fab Flournoy, who set a new BBL appearance record of 541 games and masterminded a hard-fought 74-66 success against Glasgow Rocks.
02-02-2014 Glasgow Rocks vs. Cheshire Phoenix – Emirates Arena – 97-74 L
The Rocks lost ground on fellow play-off rivals Cheshire Phoenix as they went down 97-74 in the BBL clash at the Emirates Arena.
December 2013
29-12-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Newcastle Eagles – Emirates Arena – 60-70 L
13-12-2013 Real Radio CHAS Christmas Party – Glasgow Hilton Hotel
01-12-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. London Lions – Emirates Arena – 82-73 W
An emphatic fourth quarter performance from Gareth Murray and his fellow Rocks saw them overcome the London Lions 82-73 at the Emirates Arena. The result marked the home side’s third win on the bounce, meanwhile ending their opponent’s run of five victories in a row.
November 2013
28-11-2013 All American City Treats for Thanksgiving – Evening Times Article
23-11-2013 Big Cahonas Scotland Charity Ball – SAS Radisson-Blu Hotel, Glasgow
17-11-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Newcastle Eagles – Emirates Arena – 69-81 L
The Rocks bowed out at the quarter final stage of the BBL Cup for the fourth consecutive season as they went down 69-81 to the Newcastle Eagles.
15-11-2013 Scotland vs. USA – Hampden Park
10-11-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Worcester Wolves – Emirates Arena – 77-92 L
The Rocks dropped to a 2-5 record in the league as they lost 92-77 to Worcester Wolves who returned to winning ways on the back of three straight defeats.
03-11-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Manchester Giants – Emirates Arena – 100-89 W
Glasgow Rocks got a much-needed boost in the league standings, as a 100-89 victory against Manchester Giants allowed them to improve to a 2-4 record, while the Manchester club dropped to 1-5.
October 2013
14-10-2013 Squad Announcement!
We are pleased to be announcing the 2013-2014 Rockettes Pro-Dance Team on our Official Facebook page. Go to www.facebook.com/scottishrockettes to find out who made the squad!
13-10-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Plymouth Raiders (and Tryouts!) – Emirates Arena – 73-89 L
After a strong second half performance, Plymouth University Raiders won their second game in a row after defeating Glasgow Rocks 73-89 on the road in Scotland. Having lost the two opening games, the Plymouth side bounced back with two wins in a row for a 2-2 record, while Rocks suffered defeat for the first time after winning their first match.
12-10-2013 Brightest Star Charity Dinner – Glasgow Hilton Hotel
11-10-2013 Glasgow University Halloween Ball – Glasgow Hilton Hotel
11-10-2013 Dancing Queen: The Show – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
11-10-2013 STV Appeal – STV Studios, Glasgow
10-10-2013 Scotia Gas Awards Evening – Central Hotel, Glasgow
06-10-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Surrey United – Emirates Arena – 100-63 W
The Rocks were the last team to start the 2013-14 BBL season, but they did so in style, recording a 37-point victory against Surrey United in front of the home crowd in the Emirates Arena. Spurred on by a 34-point outburst in the first quarter, the Glasgow club made easy work of the visitors from Surrey, taking an easy 100-63 victory.
September 2013
22-09-2013 Tryouts Date Announced!
We are pleased to announce that Tryouts for the 2013-2014 Season Rockettes Pro-Dance Team will be held at the Emirates Arena on October 13th starting at 10am. To find out more click the link above!
13-09-2013 Hilton Foundation Horror Ball – Glasgow Hilton Hotel
August 2013
13-08-2013 Rockettes announce new sponsors Blue Parrot Company
11-08-2013 Rockettes Tryouts Coming Soon!
To be the first to know the details on our 11th-year Tryouts please join our Newsletter by sending an e-mail to: newsletter@scottishrockettes.com
July 2013
03-07-2013 Rockettes announce new sponsors PAR Physiotherapy
April 2013
14-04-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Plymouth Raiders – 71-82 L
Marjon Plymouth Raiders put one foot in the BBL Play-Off semi-finals with a 82-71 success at Glasgow Rocks, courtesy of a clinical last few minutes which now gives them a great opportunity to advance*.
07-04-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Mersey Tigers – 90-57 W
Glasgow Rocks sealed third place in the BBL Championship with a 90-57 victory over Mersey Tigers*.
March 2013
31-03-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Worcester Wolves – 88-69 W
29-03-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Surrey Heat – 98-70 W
The Rocks have replaced the Surrey Heat in the BBL Championship top four after beating them 98-70 at the Emirates, thereby settling the head-to-head between the teams. It was the Rocks’ first win in three, and the first defeat in four for the Heat*.
17-03-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Manchester Giants – 83-65 W
Glasgow Rocks moved into third position in the BBL Championship with a comfortable home win against Manchester Giants*.
February 2013
24-02-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Leicester Riders – 72-76 L
Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders maintained their advantage over the Newcastle Eagles thanks to a hard-fought come-from-behind 72-76 victory over the Glasgow Rocks at the Emirates Arena on Sunday evening*.
10-02-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Plymouth Raiders – 94-84 W
Glasgow Rocks grabbed a share of third position in the BBL Championship table thanks to a hard-fought 94-84 victory over fellow play-off contenders UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders at the Emirates Arena*.
03-02-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. London Lions – 69-66 W
There was heartache for London Lions at the Emirates Arena as the Rocks overcame a rotten start to haul themselves back into the contest, overturn a 19 point deficit and drive a dagger through the hearts of the visitors with a last second triple by EJ Harrison*.
01-02-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Cheshire Phoenix – 87-69 W
The Glasgow Rocks produced a dominant display to beat the Cheshire Phoenix 87-69 and close the gap on fourth place in the BBL Championship. Donald Robinson led all scorers with 30 points, including 3/4 three-pointers, with Jamie Vanderbeken matching that on his way to 11 points. The Phoenix were led by 26 points from Chez Marks*.
January 2013
20-01-2013 Glasgow Rocks vs. Sheffield Sharks – 85-65 W
Glasgow Rocks beat One Health Sharks Sheffield 85-65 Sunday afternoon to retain fifth spot in the BBL Championship table*.
December 2012
30-12-2012 Our documentary is being repeated on BBC ALBA at 9pm!
30-12-2012 Glasgow Rocks vs. Cheshire Phoenix – 95-78 W
Glasgow Rocks moved themselves into joint fifth position in the BBL Championship table thanks to a 95-78 victory over the Cheshire Phoenix at the Emirates Arena on Sunday evening*.
25-12-2012 Watch our documentary on BBC ALBA tonight at 9:05pm!
21-12-2012 Scottish Rockettes Newsletter: Issue #41
Read all about the exclusive documentary created by purpleTV about the Scottish Rockettes – airing at 9:05pm on Christmas Day on BBC ALBA!
02-12-2012 Glasgow Rocks vs. Leicester Riders – 73-85 L
Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders strangled the life out of Glasgow Rocks with a memorable final quarter defensive performance paving the way for a terrific 85-73 road win*.
21-11-2012 Art4Heroes Fashion Show
12-11-2012 Younger or older mum or career over kids? – Daily Record article
Views from Clayr Doolan of the Scottish Rockettes and others
11-11-2012 Glasgow Rocks vs. London Lions – 87-73 W
Glasgow Rocks moved themselves into sixth position in the BBL Championship table thanks to a come-from-behind 87-73 victory over the London Lions at the Emirates Arena on Sunday afternoon*.
10-11-2012 Santa's Parade – Piazza Centre, Paisley
09-11-2012 Childline Ball – Glasgow Marriot Hotel
04-11-2012 Glasgow Rocks vs. Worcester Wolves – 85-79 W
Glasgow Rocks secured an 85-79 victory over Worcester Wolves at the Emirates Arena to move up to 8th position in the BBL Championship table with a 2-3 record, replacing London Lions in the final BBL Playoffs qualification spot. Wolves remain 4th with 10 points from 10 games*.
21-10-2012 Scottish Open Judo Championships – Motherwell
14-10-2012 Glasgow Rocks vs. Manchester Giants – 88-85 W
The Glasgow Rocks claimed their first win at the new Emirates Arena with an 88-85 victory over the Manchester Giants in their BBL Cup clash on Sunday*.
07-10-2012 Glasgow Rocks vs. Newcastle Eagles – 84-106 L
Newcastle Eagles rubber-stamped their status as red-hot title favourites with a sensational performance to shoot down Glasgow Rocks 106-84 and spoil the party for their arch rivals who were christening their new home at the Commonwealth Arena*.
The Scottish Rockettes – Ten Years at the Top
This autumn sees The Scottish Rockettes celebrate their 10th anniversary. During that time they have built up an enviable reputation as the UK's top pro-sports dance squad, travelling nationally and internationally to provide their unique brand of spectacular, high energy entertainment at various sporting and corporate events.
This year the squad has truly gone international with bookings in Europe, Dubai, Nigeria, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Morocco as well as across the UK. High profile clients such as Masters Football, Beach Volleyball, FIFA Beach Soccer, the British Basketball League, Emirates Rugby 7's and the Scottish Football Association have booked the Rockettes time and time again, such is their professionalism and entertainment value.
The Rockettes also form an important part of game day for the Glasgow Rocks professional basketball team, providing on-court and courtside entertainment, interacting with fans and cheering the team to victory.
Charitable work for organizations such as the Anthony Nolan Trust, Enable and the NSPCC also features regularly in the squad's schedule.
To mark an incredible ten years, BBC Alba are filming a one-hour documentary on the Rockettes, to be aired on Xmas Day 2012.
Led by coach and manager Carole Anne Deeney, the Scottish Rockettes will continue to dazzle audiences, support charitable causes and proudly represent Scotland as they enter what promises to be a second successful decade.
15-09-2012 Rockettes Bootcamp: Teambuilding Exercise with Scottish Military Fitness – Dounans Activity Centre, Aberfoyle
09-09-2012 Rockettes Tryouts: Finals
02-09-2012 Rockettes Tryouts: Open Auditions