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it was an honour to receive awards on behalf of Team Spades and Team Aces, winning their divisions in previous winter and summer seasons. Trophies were also presented for the most voted for ‘players of the match’ for the whole league. Thrilled for two of our players to be awarded: congratulations Lauren Goymer in division 1 and Olivia Hunt in division 2!!! Our club is very special. ♦️♣️❤♠️A

With black ribbons attached to our dresses, and a minutes silence to remember our great Queen, today’s netball began with a closely contested game for Spades. Most of the girls had been away from netball for several weeks due to exams then 6 weeks enjoying time off from school, the first match was going to be tough. Nevertheless they only lost by 2 goals against Firefox Sparks 34-32. Team Clubs had a fabulous win against Kingsley 66-14, movement around the court was excellent. Team Diamonds made their debut with an excellent win 63-21 against Droitwich. These girls spent the summer league helping two of our teams out but now they are proving they are a force to be reckoned with this winter season.

The winter league kicked off with team Hearts playing the feisty Stratford Thunderbirds. It was goal for goal mostly but at one point Hearts galloped in front by 4 goals after some great interceptions by the defence. The shooting was amazing and our GS Molly and GA Lauren were on fire in the D. Well deserved player of the match going to Molly Harrison. The final score 60-59 to Hearts ♥️ . Team Aces were missing several of their normal players due to injury, holiday or other commitments. They were blessed to have the addition of a new player and two players from our other teams, one of them being awarded player of the match, well done Lorraine Bennett. The final score 46-29 to Ryland Raiders.

Looking forward to the winter season which starts 4th September 2022 where Hearts and Aces begin their winter league journey in divisions 1 and 2.

Wow, what a great end to the Summer League this week: 3 matches and 3 incredible wins. Hearts on Monday then Clubs and Spades last night. I umpired the Spades match against Swans and it was a closely contested match but our youngsters kept up their pace winning 51-36 with thanks to newcomer Ellie Ward, who will be joining Clubs for the winter. Clubs had a high scoring win over Redditch Rubies 70-23, I hear it was the best they had played! Well done everyone and let’s look forward to a great winter league. See you all at training on Mondays throughout August xx

I had the pleasure to watch Team Hearts play their final match of the summer season and they ended on a high, winning 69-25 against CBH. I have to say this was the best I have seen them play. Scoring a consistent 17 goals per quarter. The positioning on court was perfect, defenders keeping back but constantly watching the ball and coming forward when needed. Movement around the D for pass backs and rebounds, both ends, was excellent. Hearts have finished mid table in 1st division, an excellent result and one to build on for the winter season. Well done ladies ♥️♥️♥️

All the fixtures are out for the winter season (can’t believe I am mentioning winter already!) I have prepared schedules for each team and posted to the relevant groups. It is the first time in Redditch League history that we have 6 divisions after receiving 47 applications! We are 5 of them! It is our first time for 5 league teams and I would like to welcome our new Team Diamonds: these girls have been training with Elaine for the last few years and have been helping our squads out during the summer league. ACES♦️♣️♥️♠️🥰

Team Hearts lost against 2nd in the division Alvechurch Panthers tonight 54-41. End of Q1 ♥️were in the lead by 2 goals, Panthers came out fighting and at end of Q2 were 4 in front and continued to creep ahead. They had some incredible shooters who rarely missed a shot! Some great movement up and down the court make use of the width and some really hard balls! Big thanks to the 3 girls that played up, Lydia Coyne from Team Spades and Gemma Ward & Chloe Hancox from Team Aces

Team Clubs were in action against Firefox Kingsley last week with a score of 35-38. It was neck and neck at the end of the first two quarters and Clubs came out fighting in the third gaining a 5 goal lead at one point. A few unforced errors because of weak overhead passes and not using the full width of the court effectively resulted in being pipped at the post, nevertheless a great, friendly game and 2 points on the score board. Well done to our returning player Jodie Palmer for getting player of the match

Team Hearts played the mighty Blackbird Majors last night and put in a valiant effort against the prem team losing 92-28! Thanks to Gemma Ward and Kirsty Venn for playing up and congratulations Kirsty on getting a well deserved player of the match, you are proving to be a very valued member of ATNC 🥰