So we’ll see you at 18:30 at Paulton Rovers girlies!!

With glorious sunshine the tournament in Wells was well attended by many clubs and Paulton entered the tournament in good spirits having trained well as a squad. The Under 12 and Under 13 teams played their hearts out and gained results that were well deserved and placed high in the tournament table.

The tournament result was a perfect end to the junior’s season and the club look forward to improving on their recent success.

Paulton Rovers Netball club would like to thank all the Mum’s and Dad’s who have helped out during the season and a big thank you to the girls themselves who turn out every Wednesday no matter the weather and continue impress us with their enthusiasm, high spirits and dedication.

This season Paulton entered two U12 teams – the Pumas and Panthers – with both teams wearing their new kit sponsored by Ford Fuel Oils and M.A Cole.

Pumas’ first game was against Tor.

The girls nervously took to the court but soon found their feet as the team quickly gelled together and started scoring goals, while defending well enough so not to concede any.

The final result ended with a well-deserved 10-0.

Panthers’ first match saw them take on an experienced Galmington team.

The girls took to their positions, remembering everything they had been taught in previous training secessions.

Their hard work and enthusiasm paid off with them only conceding six goals.

The next match saw the two excited teams take on one another much to their amusement.

The match showcased the girls’ development and new-found skills, which they had picked up during summer training, with a noticeable improvement in their passing and footwork.

All parents were able to watch an enjoyable game, which ended 0-9 to the Pumas.

After lunch the Panthers played their extra match against Tor with the Pumas cheering them on.

Unfortunately they lost despite their great team effort, which saw them make many interceptions at both ends of the court as their confidence grew making it hard for Tor to relax.

The final match for both teams saw them take on an experienced and older Bridgwater side.

Both teams used the experiences gained from the morning’s previous matches to play against a fast-paced Bridgwater.

The girls held their own, defending all the way down the court while passing to each other strongly.

Despite losing, both teams came off court smiling after having a great morning of netball.

The club would like to thank the parents for their help during the morning and as always their enthusiastic support.

Pumas Player of the Tournament: Darby.

Panthers Player of the Tournament: Eleanor.

New players started to learn the basic skills of the game and some of the more experienced girls practised some more advanced movement skills.

There was a large turnout by the senior team to help with coaching and demonstrating some of the advanced moves and thanks go to everyone who helped on the night.

The next session will be held at the park in Paulton on Wednesday August 16,between 7pm and 8pm.

Paulton would like to hear from girls aged 13 and 14, to start up a new U14 team for this season.

Any girls wishing to join can turn up on the night or telephone Alison on 01761 416912 for more information.

Normal season training begins on Wednesday September 6, at 7pm.

Paulton Netball Club is holding a fundraising event at the park in the village on Saturday September 2, between 2pm and 5pm, where there will a sponsored shoot out competition for all players and family.

There will be cake stalls, tombola, raffle, toy stall, penalty shoot out and many more exciting attractions.

The club is aiming to raise £3,700 to install new floodlighting at the park in order to train there in the dark winter months.

A disco will be held at Paulton Rovers on Friday October 6 in order to boost the funds supporters are urged to turn up and support the teams on the day.

The club has a fabulous new netball kit which is state of the art and at last they can now look as brilliant as they play.

Thanks go to the sponsors MA Cole builders and Ford Fuels for their support and to RJ Lynch for his sponsorship of the teas.

The first game was against Taunton, a game which Paulton felt confident of winning.

Amelia and Eleanor started as shooters and Georgia and Georgie played solidly in defence.

Paulton played the better netball but unfortunately did not convert every opportunity and drew 0-0.

The second match was against Galmington, which was always going to be a close game as Galmington finished just one place above Paulton in the league.

Georgina Phillips took on the role of GS fantastically well and was undeterred by the more experienced Taunton girls.

Paulton battled and linked together well, with lily Mae and Georgia on the wings.

After ten minutes of valiant effort, Paulton drew 0-0.

The girls then played Tor, whose older, stronger players dominated the court and inflicted a 6-1 defeat on the girls.

Unfazed and remaining positive, Paulton took on Bridgwater Seconds.

Some crucial interceptions by Georgina at WA enabled the shooters to score valuable goals and Tilly, Lily Mae and Georgie worked hard in defence to help Paulton maintain the 2-2 scoreline at the final whistle.

The fifth game was against Wells, but unfortunately just before half-time Georgie had to be taken off due to an injury.

A quick change at half-time enabled the girls to play their best netball and everyone worked hard ensuring a 7-0 victory.

Next up were Bridgwater Firsts, who had a very tall GS, but Georgia shadowed her well.

At the other end of the court, Emily Jones played a great game at GS, but it wasn’t enough to hold them and Paulton lost 5-2.

The final game was against Yeovil, who topped the table this season so it was always going to be Paulton’s toughest opposition.

Yeovil were too strong and Paulton lost 6-1.

Ali McLachlan is running Easter netball coaching sessions for children in Years 3 and above, and is also looking for new players to join Paulton.

It has been a great year for the club and they are looking forward to a more prosperous 2007/8 season.