Flames Lightening Plate Tournament at New Hall 29/03/09
Squad: Sarah-Jane Appleton, Holly Baker, Emma Bannatyne, Jordanna Brown, Alice Casey,
Amy Hammond, Lucy Freeman, Jade Wood, Kelly Wootton
It was an extra early start on Sunday due to the clocks going forward an hour.
We played 5 games; won 4 and drew 1. The first four games were played close together and the team we drew against were very close to winning. We then had an hour wait before we played our final game against Brookshaw. However this game was very exciting and hard for some parents to watch! But victory was ours in this final game winning by just 2 goals! All the girls played fantastic netball and were all players of the match. Well done to everyone, coaches and parents included.
Written by: Jordanna Brown (Capt)
Flames Blizzard Plate Tournament at New Hall 29/03/09
Players: Holly Acton, Caroline Buckley, Isobel Clegg, Paige Grindy, Georgina Scates, Courtney
Turrant, Sian Waite and Connie Walker.
Our first game was against Conqueror Devils. We didn’t realise it but they had pulled out of the rally, and when we were waiting patiently on court to start, we were told that
we had automatically won because they had pulled out. We did however play against the Flames coaches, which was fun, but hard work!
Blizzard then went on to play Brookshaw Fanta. We played really well but unfortunately lost 3-0 despite some good interceptions from our defence. Everyone tried really hard!
Our final game was against Brookshaw Kia-Ora. Both teams played really well and after a slow start Flames finally won 6-2 due to some good shooting from our GA and GS. The whole team were very happy.
Thanks to all Flames coaches and parents for their continued support.
Written by: Holly Acton (Capt)
Flames Lightening v Brookshaw Tango Won 30-2 Date 28/03/09
Squad : S J Appleton,H Baker, E Bannatyne,J Brown, A. Casey, A Hammond ,L Freeman,J Wood, K Wootton
Lightening produced a fine performance, when their minds could have been on Sunday's plate, but once again coach Helen watched a side that listened to her words and produced a clear win.
Brookshaw once again are a credit to the sport.Their coach and parents must be proud of the way they fought against all odds and on another day could have scored a few more goals to reduce the scoreline.
Brilliant performance today by the girls and good luck from all Flames teams and coaches for the Plate tomorrow
Flames Hurricanes vs Chelmsford Chicks
2009 Knockout Cup Final - 15th March 2009
Squad: G Misslebrook, L Johnson, C Tanner, E Holloway, E Stevenson, D Ricketts,
A Rawlings, L Ward
Today, was the day we have all been waiting and training very hard for! We really wanted to win this final and make Amanda and Flames Netball Club very proud.
Firstly, thanks to Chelmsford Chicks for a very exciting an
d close game.
Chelmsford initially went into the lead but we held our nerve, played our game and brought it back in the first quarter 8-4 to Flames. As the game progressed we started to panic losing both our concentration and composure. At one point we went down by 2 goals but we fought hard and strong and remembered our tactics. We really wanted to win and you could see it in our play working together strongly both in defence and attack. The final score was 23-18 to Flames.
Hurricanes wanted to win this for Amanda, our parents, Flames and most importantly ourselves.
On behalf of the girls I would like to say a massive thank you to Amanda for her support, coaching, belief, inspiration and also just being the best coach anyone could ever have and want!
Thank you Amanda and Well done Hurricanes!
Written by
Lauren Johnson (Capt)
Flames Storm vs Conquerors Kamanchees
2009 Knockout Cup Final - 15th March 2009
Squad: Gemma Wright, Georgia Kilroy, Daisy Herd, Jaycey Rugg, Emma Gadlin, Jade
Harvey, Sian Dockerill, Nicole Williams
Flames Storm played Conquerors Kamanchees in the final of
the cup on Sunday at Newhall School. The team took quite a while to get into the game resulting in the 1st half being down 1-8. In the second half Storm improved play in the shooting circle and defending throughout and fought back to win the second half 9-5 but it was just too much to pull back, losing the game by just a few goals and certainly leaving court with their heads held high! Final score 10-13
Well done to Kamanchees you played very well.
Also on behalf of the girls our thanks to Mary our coach, the rest of the coaches, parents
and supporters for all your support.
Well done Storm!
Written by
Georgia Kilroy (Capt)
Flames Lightening v Coral Jade Won 39-13 Date 21/03/09
Squad : S J Appleton,H Baker, E Bannatyne,J Brown, A. Casey, A Hammond ,L Freeman,J Wood, K Wootton
Against a Jade team who were not going to give up the fight the first quarter was close at 5-5,a change of GA and GS and the familar line up in centre/wing and defence soon restored the team to winning ways and an incredible 3rd quarter saw 16 goals from Lightening to one conceeded and made the game easier than the the scoreline suggests
With two coaches in Helen and Amanda watching from the touchline ,the girls responded in the only way they know and it must be a great feeling for all the Flames Coaching team, that now they have two teams in division one next season and with the squad now bonded within Lightening, who's to say we cannot give the league one a run for their money in our pusuit for another league title.
Flames Lightening v Dolphin Pearls Won 27-20 Date 28/02/09
Squad : S J Appleton,H Baker, E Bannatyne,J Brown, A. Casey, A Hammond ,J Wood, K Wootton
The Dolphins height advantage caused some problems in the first quarter, but the team once again dug in deep against a very good team and fought tooth and nail for every ball, the defence stood firm against two excellent shooters and the score was close purely because the goals were coming from almost impossible angles and long shots. Well done circle defence you did your job well in keeping them out. The mid court players in the first half could have been intimidated by the presence of such strong players, but what they lacked in height they more than made up for in technical ability. The shooters worked well together causing the Dolphins defence to give away penalties and therefore we could score from closer angles
Overall a wonderful game to watch, parents were brilliant as allways, and coach Helen must wonder ,what is needed to stop this runaway team in Division 2
Flames Lightening v Eastwood Falcons Won 18-17 Date 14/02/09
Squad : S J Appleton, E Bannatyne,J Brown, A. Casey, A Hammond ,L Johnson, K Wootton ,
Lightening Clip Falcons Wings
Firstly a big thank you to all the Eastwood players and parents who made the game a wonderful match to watch and cheer.
With two players missing and a possible long term injury the girls went onto the court to be met with an Eastwood team that dwarfed all around them and hungry for a win and more important five points to close our gap at the top.
The first quarter we were down 5.4, and to be honest it was too close to call, and evens would have been fair, as the match progressed no quarter was given by two outstanding defences and a midfield minefield, blow for blow was being traded 2 Q ended 9.8 to us, third q 14-13 to us, final quarter we lead by one only to be stung with two quick goals to go17-16 down with a minute left, but how many times have we had the never say die attitude a goal with thirty seconds to go made it 17-17, then out of the blue an interception lead to one last shot, and it landed in without hitting the sides a victory 18-17 to us, but in all truth a draw would have been a fair result.
Flames Lightening v Chelmsford Zulu Won 33-2 Date 31/01/09
Squad : S J Appleton, E Bannatyne,J Brown, A. Casey,L Freeman, A Hammond , K Wootton ,
J Wood
Seventh straight league victory meant the girls still top of the table against a Zulu team that never gave up the fight in conditions that were not suitable to players and the teams parents.
The first and second quarters produced netball that did not yield a goal and despite a wind swirling around the courts that made passing sometimes impossible, both teams produced a match that was worthy and more important a credit to the sport.
Flames Lightening v Brookshaw Tango Won 23-3 Date 06/12/08
Squad : S J Appleton,H.Baker E Bannatyne, A. Casey,L Freeman, A Hammond , K Wootton , Lauren Johnson (Yr7)
Firstly credit to Brookshaw Tango, who despite the height difference never gave up the fight, all the players are a credit to Brookshaw, Chelmsford League, parents and coaches, you are a credit to the sport girls.
Lightenings run continued and thanks to Lauren for joining the squad for this match and helping to keep the season a winning one. Once again the 1st quarter set up victory, and from then on the girls played with a feel good factor, its hard to praise the team enough for the way they have played in the first half of the season, and we hope the second half is as exciting to watch as the first,whatever the season brings we are mighty proud parents.
Flames Lightening v Coral Jade Won 27-4 Date 29/11/08
Squad : S J Appleton,H.Baker E Bannatyne, J Brown, A. Casey,L Freeman, A Hammond , J Wood,K Wootton
The girls started well winning the first quarter 10-0. That gave our girls confidence and shook a very well balanced Jade team, who will take heart in the way they battled back in the last three quarters.
Once again the team interchanged without fuss or any stop to their play, and on a day when fingers were being tested by the cold and the courts becoming more slippery, never once did their heads drop. The team spirit continues to be high and now, despite playing taller teams, their technique is improving with every game ensuring our girls will give any team a run for their money as their momentum continues
Flames Thunder v Tegate Cygnets Won 34-11 11/10/2008
Squad: D.Liddell, M. Stevenson, E. Power, B. Hotchen, K. Hall, C. McVicar, J. Brown
D.Mukenweha
Thunder’s storm makes Cygnets scatter
A more settled side turned out this Saturday to face a strong Tegate squad. The girls began steadily, gradually building their game. By the second quarter Thunder began to gel and the passing became accurate and strong. Movement was fantastic as the girls passed the ball efficiently down the court, in a swift motion. Tegate were relentless in their efforts, however a first class Thunder
defense in midcourt created a number of turnovers. At times Tegate did manage to breakthrough but Thunder’s defence were ready with the GD and GK working well together.
The coach’s persistence at training paid off as the girls translated instructions into their game, patiently working the circle, laying off until the shooters gained perfect shooting positions. Goals came in abundance reflecting the excellent skills of the GA and GS in the final score.
An excellent team effort this week where every single member showed increasing skill in their given positions.
Above report kindly submitted by Tracy Hotchen
Flames Lightening v Eastwood Falcons Won 34-3 Date 04/10/08
Squad : S J Appleton,H.Baker E Bannatyne, J Brown, L Freeman, A Hammond , J Wood,K Wootton
Last week, we stated the bar had been set high, and wow did the girls respond this week. Against an under strength Eastwood Falcon team, the girls played as if their places were on the line, from a defence that yielded little in the way of space and limiting shots , to the centre's and wings who fought tooth and nail for every ball, to the shooter's who showed a display of positioning and shooting that has not been seen for a while.
Flames Lightening v Chelmsford Cougars Won 26-14 Date 20/09/08
Squad : S J Appleton,H.Baker E Bannatyne, J Brown,A Casey, L Freeman, A Hammond , J Wood,K Wootton
Words cannot explain how well Flames Lightening approached the new season, a new squad, and yet same old story, one of bonding, encouragement and playing a beautiful game.
Cougars were no push overs and yet Team Lightening pounced on the Cougars from the first minute, every player giving 110 % and more importantly encouraging each other when mistakes were made. One game out of many to play, and yet the bar has been set high.