DOLLAR SPORT NEWSLETTER
October 2025
A NOTE FROM LYNSEY ALLAN
DIRECTOR OF SPORT
As we settle into Term 1, I’m delighted
to share another round of sporting
news and achievements from across
Dollar Academy. October has been an
exciting month, with pupils continuing
to demonstrate their talent across a
wide range of activities.
In this edition, you’ll find updates on
new Judo lessons, recent pupil
successes, and details of upcoming
events to look forward to.
As always, if you have any sporting
stories or achievements to share,
please don’t hesitate to get in touch at
sportsnews@dollaracademy.org.uk.
JUDO, MORE THAN SPORT!
Judo extends beyond its role as a sport, encompassing a rich tradition, a moral code and a philosophy of personal development. It's more than just a physical activity; it's a way of life that fosters self-control, discipline and respect, both on and off the mat.
Our Judo coach is Alberto Borin. He is a former professional athlete, who has represented Italy, as well as previously serving as Head Coach of the
U18 Swiss National Team. He is currently the High Performance Coach at JudoScotland.
Sessions are open to pupils aged 5-18, who are separated into different
age-groups. Pupils in the Prep and Junior School focus on core skills, while
Senior School pupils work towards advanced competition-level Judo.
Session cost: £8
Please contact Lynsey Allan at Allan-L@dollaracademy.org.uk to book!
SAVE THE DATE
Save the date for some exciting information events coming up next term:
Parents in Sport & Athletic Development at Dollar Tuesday, 17 February 2026
The Parents in Sport presentation will be delivered by Working with Parents in Sport (WWPIS). Gordon MacLelland, CEO and founder of WWPIS, will be leading the session. WWPIS currently works with over 15 National Governing
Bodies, Olympic programmes, football academies, and various performance pathway initiatives worldwide. The presentation will explore a range of
topics, tailored slightly to suit the different age groups:
The importance of great role modelling
The positives and challenges of sports parenting
Parenting through the lens of character development
Normalising the ups and downs of the sporting journey
Understanding potential and avoiding comparisons
Effective sideline support
Managing the car journey to and from competition
The Athletic Development at Dollar event will provide an overview of our
Athletic Development Programme - what it is, who it’s for, and why it’s
important.
PUPIL SUCCESS
EUAN (FORM V) - SQUASH
Well done to Euan, who had an outstanding performance in the Colin
Addison Cup. He recorded three wins out of three matches, including a strong semi-final win against Crieff and a dominant 3-0 victory in the final
against Dunblane.
FORM VI PUPILS - ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Well done to our ultimate frisbee team, who recently played at the Scottish
University Beginner Championships and managed to beat teams from the
University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh and Heriot Watt on our way
to the final. We sadly lost 6-4 in the final against St Andrews.
LENNOX (FORM V) - GO KARTING
Well done to Lennox, who has rapidly progressed in competitive karting,
building his own kart and competing as the youngest driver in the senior
British GX-UK Championship. He has achieved three podium finishesincluding a race win and a gold trophy - all while still classified as a novice.
PUPIL SUCCESS
HARRIET (FORM III) - GYMNASTICS
Harriet competed in the Scottish Gymnastics Classic Challenge
Championships, representing her club Central Gymnastics Academy at
Copper level. In a very high scoring round, she won the bronze overall
medal, gold on beam and silver on floor.
SAM (FP 2022) & EUAN (FP 2017) - RUGBY
Well done to Sam and Euan, who both featured for Edinburgh in the Inter
District Rugby match against The South at Mansfield Park.
PREP 1 - 4 PUPILS - SKIING
Well done to our Prep 1-4 Skiing Team, who recently competed in the
Autumn Dual Slalom Finals.
We would love to hear about your child’s success!
Please email our Director of Sport, Lynsey Allan at sportsnews@dollaracademy.org.uk,
