Hearts and Diamonds had great first matches back, a couple of weeks ago, with a win from Hearts and a well fought back draw from Diamonds, with just 7 players in the heat!

HEARTS V RAIDERS BOLTS 50 – 25
What a fabulous game had by Hearts this week. We started the game with some even shooting then Hearts stormed ahead into the lead which we continued to build on throughout the game!
Shooting duo of Liv and Lauren were back on it with feeds in from Shan, Fran, Kate and Chlo who all mixed round in WA/C/WD doing a fabulous job and all looking like we played together every week! Then the defensive duo was back in action with myself and Leah – Leah’s arms were everywhere and led to lots of turnovers🤩
All in all – everyone played fabulously as you can tell from the score and it was a lovely game. Well done to Shan for players player 🥳🏐❤️🖤

We were invited by Alcester Town Council to have a stall at the ‘Welcome to Alcester’event held at the Greig Hall on Saturday 3rd October 2026. It was great to see so many groups, committees, clubs etc all showcasing what the wonderful town of Alcester has to offer.

Queens v Ryland Rollers: 29-11
What a fantastic start to the season for Queens! 👑 The damp conditions and some very slippery balls made the first two quarters a bit of a challenge, but we grew into the game, gained confidence, and ended up playing some fantastic netball that really flowed down the court.
Izzy got Player which was very well deserved — some fantastic leaping interceptions and turnovers. 🏆 Beth had some wonderful feeds into the D at WA, and Tia and Gemma’s shooting was on fire. Welcome back to ATNC, Gemma! Katie was having an absolute blinder of a game too 🤩 Frankly, everyone played amazingly. There were a few silly errors, loose balls, and a couple of wayyyy too powerful overheads along the way, but we really got into the groove by the end, and it was a really fun match to get our season underway ❤️🏐

ATNC celebrated it’s 16th year at The Kings Court Hotel, a lovely location and delicious buffet 😋 Lots of worthy award winners, the event was well attended and it was great having everyone together. Just a few pics

ATNC took part in the annual summer street market in Alcester where we were a human fruit machine! It certainly brought in the crowds with lots of prizes for the winners. Alison and Lucinda took part in the parade a Mardi Gras theme. Lots of fun had by all and we even made the local news paper!

What a way to end the summer season! Queens took on OB Bullets in our final match and came away with a brilliant 40-33 win! 🎉

The flow of the game was absolutely immaculate from start to finish — Queens have truly blossomed into a strong, cohesive team this season, and it showed in every pass, shot, and intercept.

Tia, Amy, and Zoe were on fire! 🔥 Their shooting was accurate and confident, and the feeds into the D from Katie and Lucy were sublime. At the other end, Izzy, Lucinda, Fran, and Ximena were an absolute force — tight marking and intercepts piled the pressure on OBs, forcing turnovers that we happily capitalised on. 🙌

The best bit? Everyone played with a huge smile on their face and had so much fun, which is exactly what ATNC and Queens are all about ❤️

A special shoutout to Zoe, who we want to wish you all the best as you head off to Exeter uni in September! You’ll be so missed 💕
And a huge well done to Ximena for being awarded Player of the Match! Very well deserved 🏆

And to top it all off… we’ve officially won Division 3B! 🥳 Celebrated with ice lollies and cake, of course! The perfect end to a magical season. Well played, Queens! 👑xx

Match Report
Ryland Rays 30 – 56 Alcester Queens 👑

The Queens were back in action and put on a dominant display, running a comfortable 56–30 win over Ryland Rays, after an excellent all-round team performance in a very hot sports hall 🥵☀️

Tia and Amy were unstoppable in the shooting circle, combining brilliantly with accurate shooting and great movement to keep the scoreboard ticking over from start to finish.

Through the middle, Lucy, Zoe, and Katie worked tirelessly, linking defence to attack with quick passing, clever movement, and plenty of patience to create opportunities in the circle. Izzy also stepped into Centre to demonstrate that the girl is back with a bang💥 and to show how versatile she is. With the temperature we faced in a hot stuffy sports hall, this was to Katie’s delight. 🥵

At the defensive end, Fran, Lucinda, Izzy, and Ximena made life incredibly difficult for Ryland. Their relentless pressure, well-timed interceptions, and constant communication forced errors and turned defence into attack time and time again.
A huge congratulations to Fran for being awarded Player of the Match—a thoroughly deserved recognition after an outstanding performance. Our very own Tigger was everywhere, making crucial turnovers and applying relentless pressure 💙

The best part of the game was the teamwork. Every player backed each other, celebrated every turnover, and never let the intensity drop. It was a complete squad performance with everyone playing their part in a well-earned win.

A fantastic result, lots of positives to take away, and another convincing victory for the Queens. On to the next one! 💙🏐👑

Last Tuesday, Jokers took on Ryland Raptors, and after narrowly missing out on a win last time, we were determined to put things right. We came fully prepared—with plenty of subs, sweets, and post-match ice lollies (thanks, Jodie! 🍭).

The opening few minutes were tough, with Ryland sticking to us like glue and making it difficult to get the ball down the court. Once we settled though, we found our rhythm and finished the first quarter with a narrow lead.

The next quarter was a real battle. We played some lovely netball, but credit to Ryland—they chased every loose ball, kept the pressure on, and never let us get too comfortable.

Then came the third quarter, where the momentum swung a little, with the heat taking its toll and a few… interesting umpiring decisions. 😅

But then at quarter time Jodie let us know about some less-than-sporting comments coming from the Ryland parents on the sidelines… here we go again! If anything, it just fired us up even more.

We came out flying in the final quarter, forcing turnover after turnover, converting our chances, and pulling away to finish with a brilliant 39–32 win! 💪

Massive well done to everyone—it was a scorcher but the effort, teamwork, and determination from everyone was outstanding. And, of course, the ice lollies afterwards tasted even better with a win! 🍦 🖤 ❤️ 🏐☀️