Category: Uncategorized

It was Diamonds v Ryland today. A very close and competitive game throughout. Ryland had a very tall shooter who moved well. Huge credit to both Poppy G and Poppy B for their effort in moving her around and forcing errors. It was good to see Diamonds working out combinations and adapting to the game, bringing through some of the play from training. The game ebbed and flowed throughout however Diamonds could not quite nudge ahead. With 2 mins to go they pulled it back to 3 goals. Sadly Ryland turned the ball at the next centre pass and Diamonds missed the extra point. Well played all ♦️
Player of the match Mary Farnell
Scores
9-10
5-5
7-10
9-11

3 matches on a very cold morning! Spades had a very comfortable win over Droitwich 58-15 with Gemma awarded player. Clubs also had a comfortable win over Hotshot Hornets 2 51-19. After a slow start they soon got into their stride and played some great netball the defence was especially pleasing to watch! Rose was awarded player. Diamonds were up against an experienced Redditch team and although ahead at half time lost 41-27. Loads of positives to take from the match though and as they gain more experience playing these teams they will start winning. Poppy M was awarded player for some excellent play at WD. Special mention to Katie whose shooting was on fire this morning! Well done Alcester Town Netball club!

I had the pleasure of umpiring Team Spades v Ryland Rangers today.
Final score 38-31.
First quarter ♠️used it as a warm up 🙄 only a couple of goals ahead going into Q2 and Ryland’s defence were great! ♠️ made a couple of changes and in
Q3 and Q4 they really picked up the pace and played some excellent netball, better passing, more movement and good distribution. Well done Elena on player but a special mention to Lydia who bossed it as GD and as GA!

3 matches played yesterday, starting with Hearts against a very strong Panthers team-they brought the big guns out and Hearts were without 4 of their squad. Hearts lost 52-19 but the score didn’t reflect the game and I’m sure they will soon be back to winning! Player awarded to Michelle. Well done to Jodie and Rose who played up for them. Aces had a good win against OB’s 40-27 and they continue to improve as the season progresses. Player was awarded to Kirsty. Diamonds had a great win against an improving Droitwich side and once they had settled won 43-13. Player was awarded to Poppy B who made some great interceptions. Well done all!

We would like to wish all our members, players, families, friends and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎉🎄🍾🥂🎁 We look forward to plenty of enjoyable netball in 2023 and hopefully a few wins!

Clubs and Spades were in action Sunday morning-indoors at the Greig. Clubs had a fabulous win against Firefox Kingsley 66-19. Jodie was awarded a well deserved player for some great shooting. The movement down the court was fast and accurate-Spades came across Firefox Sparks who are neck and neck with them at the top of the division. It was a feisty game, with some great netball from both teams. Spades lost the match 48-42 but had a lot of questionable decisions against them. They didn’t let their heads go down and were positive until the end. Well done to Elena for player and thanks to Ellie and Suzanne for playing. I do hope Santa brings Alice some new trainers!! Happy Christmas everyone!

When all other league games were cancelled on 11th December we played indoors at The Greig, Alcester. It did have it’s disadvantages, 1 it snowed heavily and 2, it meant Ryland and Thunderbirds could play their top/regional players!!! Nevertheless, I am so proud of our small club, Aces and Hearts played amazingly! Both matches were fast and first quarters were a shock to the players. Once they calmed down the flow up and down court was excellent with plenty of defensive interceptions, however Hearts had an almost impossible task against a very tall shooter! Final scores Aces 40 Ryland 52 POM Olivia Hunt, Hearts 28 Thunderbirds 57 POM Lauren Goymer. Well played ladies and I hope you all enjoyed the snow ❄☃️❄

Wow wow wow!!!
4 games, 4 wins:

Spades v Ryland Rockets, I felt like it wasn’t a very passionate game! A lot of unforced errors, mainly due to loopy overheads. The defence had a particularly good game with lots of overturns which showed in the final score of 32-22 and POM going to GK Grace Webber.

Diamonds were playing at the same time. They won 44-21 against Ryland Ravens with POM going to our GK again, Poppy Monaghan.

Clubs then played Blossomfield Bees, who are snapping at their heels for the top spot in the division. It was a nail biting game which was neck and neck all through! I have to mention what a great defensive game Amy had as WD and versatile Rose came on as WA because our shooters, Jodie and Jeanette were both on fire and we couldn’t disturb that partnership in such a close game. POM went to a well deserved Jeanette Selby with a final score of 48-43.

Team Hearts played on home turf against Alvechurch Panthers. I had every confidence that they would continue their winning ways, after a day & night out for bottomless brunch yesterday 🤔😜. Their score was 47-43 with POM going to GA Lauren Goymer. Well played everyone ♠️♦️♣️❤

Another great morning of netball for Alcester Town! Team Aces started the goal rush and won 50-38 against Thunderbirds. The shooters were on fire, some good, controlled teamwork in the centre court and defence made loads of interceptions. Player went to Katie-very well deserved! Team Clubs continued their winning run and scored an amazing 79 goals against 23 from Ryland. Jodie was awarded player-again very well deserved. Team Hearts also had a good win against Ryland 56-28, slick, fast and accurate. Great attack and defence, making use of the whole court with a well deserved POM going to Lauren Goymer our wonderful GA

What an amazing morning of netball for our club last Sunday. A combined total of 195 goals scored with only 45 against! Team Clubs started the roll with a fabulous win against Thunderbirds 80-21. Some lovely court play. excellent defence and the shooters were on fire! Welcome to Rose who was awarded player in her first match for us. Team Diamonds followed with a big win against Firefox 52-8. So pleasing to see them put into practice the tactics we have been working on in training. Mary was awarded player for lots of super interceptions-she really does fly through the air! Special mention for Katie who has really grown in confidence this season and reads the game so well with some great shooting. Team Spades finished off the morning with a 63-16 win against Panthers. The shooters were both on form and played so well together. Defence made numerous interceptions with special mention for Lydia. Great centre court play linking defence and attack. Gemma was awarded player. I enjoyed umpiring 3 games this morning, 2 for us and one for Redditch-how’s that for dedication!