Wharfedale Wildcats Rounders Team

04/09/2026

WHAT A SEASON! ⚡️💙

Wharfedale Wildcats finish Division 6 feeling incredibly proud. Seeing how far we’ve come in just one year — both as a team and as friends — is pretty special. And now… Division 5, we’re ready for you! 🔥

A huge thank you to Spen Valley Cricket & Bowling Club for hosting our home games throughout the season, and to Yeadon Cricket Club for giving us a home.

Thank you to all the umpires who give their time, energy and dedication to keep our brilliant women’s sport going. 💙

And a massive thank you to everyone who has travelled to support us from the sidelines this season. We’re endlessly grateful — having you there cheering us on really does make all the difference. We appreciate you more than you know! 💙

And finally, a huge thank you to our sponsor Oracle Mechanical & Electrical Ltd for supporting the Wildcats throughout the season.

Division 6 ✅
PROMOTION SECURED ⚡️
DIVISION 5… HERE WE COME!

🔥 WILDCATS ON FIRE 🔥

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

🔥💙 WHARFEDALE WILDCATS vs BAILDON BUZZARDS 💙🔥

Our FINAL game of the season… and WHAT. A. GAME!

We went in focused and did what Wildcats do best — played loud, played proud, supported each other and soaked up every moment. And the best bit? WE WON! 🔥

Having so many supporters travel over to cheer us on made it even more special. We heard you, we appreciated you and we put our heart and soul into that final game. 💙🤍

🏆 UMPIRES’ POM — JO
After injury meant Jo hadn’t batted all season, she finally got her chance… and absolutely SMASHED IT! Incredible batting and scoring earned her a very well-deserved POM.

We couldn’t choose our own Wildcats’ Girl of the Game because every single player brought something brilliant, but Jo deserved a special shout-out — not just for tonight, but for being a top supporter from the sidelines all season. A true Wildcat on and off the pitch. 💙

⭐ BAILDON BUZZARDS’ GOG — SHARPIE
For throwing herself around between first and second and a cracking performance in the field! 🔥

A huge thank you to our umpires for braving the soggy pitch and for all your advice and support throughout the season.

And a special thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Oracle Mechanical Electrical. We couldn’t do this without your generosity. 💙🤍

What a game. What a season. What a team.

🔥 DIVISION FIVE… HERE WE COME! 🔥
💙🤍 WILDCATS ON FIRE! 🤍💙

21/08/2026

🦇BATS v CATS! 🐾

Last night saw the Wharfedale Wildcats take on Brighouse Bats, and the Cats came away with the WIN! 🙌

🏏 FINAL SCORE: WILDCATS 15½ – 11 BATS

We mixed things up in the first innings, trying out a more defensive strategy and some different tactics with one clear mission: STOP. THOSE. ROUNDERS. ✋

In the second innings, we went back to our bread and butter, tightening things up and working hard to stop those sneaky half-rounders too. It paid off! 💪

The Wildcats brought energy, communication and proper teamwork. As always, an absolute joy playing alongside a team we love so much. 🫶

🌟 Special mentions…

🔥 UMPIRES POM- Heidi– fantastic bowling, brilliantly vocal and managed the team superbly.

🏆 GOG – Griff!
Wildcats Girl of the Game AND Brighouse Bats’ opposition Girl of the Game! Griff pulled off an absolute CORKER of a catch out in deep. The bruise she’ll wake up with was 100% worth it. 😂👏

🤦‍♀️ DOD – Sharpie
For confidently standing her ground on second… despite having already turned the corner to run and therefore being OUT. Didn’t know. Didn’t move. Didn’t have a clue. What a wally. 😂

A big thank you to the umpires and to Brighouse Bats for the game. 🦇🤝🐾

And finally, Bats… we have to admit one thing:

We are VERY jealous of your Brighouse Bats socks. 👀🧦

Another win for the Cats! 🐾💪
COME ON WILDCATS!

13/08/2026

What a night! 🌙⚾️

A solar eclipse 🌑, a friendly with our besties Horsforth Hawks Rounders Hawks Red and plenty of laughs — what more could you want?

We started with our usual training session in the baking heat ☀️, working on some key skills including directional batting, long barriers and catching high balls.

Then our mates from down the road arrived! After a slightly delayed start while we stopped to watch the very interesting solar eclipse, we got down to business. 😂

A smashing game that felt really close in the first innings, before Hawks rightly took the win. An absolutely brilliant game of rounders from both teams — great gameplay, big hits, rapid throws and some cracking catches! 👏

🏆 Hawks’ Girl of the Game — Nic
Nic was chosen for her amazing performance in the field, with 2 catches and some seriously speedy work getting the ball back exactly where it needed to be!

🏆 Wildcats’ Girl of the Game — Rhi
That girl can WHACK a rounders ball! ⚾️ Rounder after rounder, alongside some amazing work in the field and some rapid throws whenever the Wildcats managed to get the ball anywhere near her.

And of course, no friendly is complete without the post-match celebrations… 🍕🍺
We headed to Against the Grain for a pizza and a pint — the perfect way to finish the evening!

Same again soon, ladies? 💙⚾️

17/07/2026

🎉🌍 Celebrating World Rounders Day! 🌍🎉

Today we're celebrating everything that makes rounders so special.

At Wharfedale Wildcats, based at Yeadon Cricket Club, we're proud to be part of a sport that brings women together through friendship, fun, and a shared love of the game.

Rounders is about so much more than hits and catches. It's about supporting one another, building confidence, creating memories, and finding a place where you can truly be yourself.

From the first swing of the bat to the last laugh after the game, we've built a team that feels like family.

Here's to grassroots rounders, women supporting women, and everyone who makes this incredible sport what it is.

Happy World Rounders Day! 💙🥎

17/07/2026

🟢 Wharfedale Wildcats vs Morley Mavericks Sapphires 🔵

Final Score
💚 Wharfedale Wildcats: 27½
💙 Morley Mavericks Sapphires: 9½

The sun was shining, the atmosphere was fantastic, and both teams brought the good vibes—cheering not only for their own players but for the opposition too. It was a brilliant game played in exactly the right spirit.

⭐ Morley Mavericks Sapphires’ vote for Wharfedale Wildcats Girl of the Game: Frankie
Frankie was recognised for her brilliant communication in the field and, as always, an epic performance at backstop.

⭐ Wharfedale Wildcats’ Girl of the Game: Evie
A huge well done to Evie for some excellent bowling and for being an absolute wall at 3rd sweep!

🏅 Umpires’ Player of the Match: Heidi
Awarded for some fantastic bowling and great batting throughout the game.

A huge thank you to Morley Mavericks Sapphires for a fantastic game played in great spirits—and an extra thank you for the delicious baked goods! Best of luck for the rest of the season. 💚🖤

Thank you umpires and thank you to our sponsor as always. 🤍

09/07/2026

Match Report | Wharfedale Wildcats vs Hemsworth Harriers

What a game.

In 30-degree heat, both teams gave absolutely everything from the first ball to the last. We knew Hemsworth Harriers came into the game unbeaten, so we knew we’d need to bring our A-game. Our focus wasn’t on the result – it was on playing our brand of rounders, backing each other, communicating, and enjoying every moment. We did exactly that.

AND WE WON! 🤩

We’re absolutely buzzing. Hemsworth Harriers were outstanding opponents and pushed us every second of the game. It was competitive, respectful and played in fantastic spirit. At the end, the umpires commented on what a brilliantly played match it had been, praising the team spirit from both sides. That meant a lot because, for us, that’s what rounders is all about.

Awards

* 🏅 Umpire’s Player of the Match: Sharpie – for relentless work in the field and getting crucial players out on the bases.
* ⭐ Hemsworth Harriers’ Girl of the Game: Nicola (Wildcats) – recognised by our opponents for her outstanding fielding.
* 💙 Wildcats Girl of the Game: Dani – for exceptional backing up, constant communication and being such a dependable presence.

Special mentions also go to Frankie for an incredible six rounders, Griff for playing her very first full match and absolutely smashing it, Emsy for stepping in at the last minute, and Lou B, who came to spectate with a packet of crisps and somehow ended up subbing on after an injury! We couldn’t have done it without you.

Every single Wildcats player contributed something special tonight.

The win feels amazing, but strangely that’s not what made the evening so memorable. It was the atmosphere, the camaraderie and the feeling that every woman on that pitch had each other’s back. Those are the moments that stay with you long after the final score is forgotten.

A huge thank you to Hemsworth Harriers for a fantastic game, and a heartfelt thank you to our umpires for giving up your evening to officiate. We really appreciated your encouragement and your lovely comments after the match.

We’re incredibly proud to be Wildcats. 💙🐾

03/07/2026

Another great evening of rounders with a brilliant atmosphere! It was lovely to play against our local neighbours, Aireborough Belters Blue, who we also share our training ground with.

The energy from both teams was fantastic from the first ball to the last. Aireborough Belters Blue were incredibly tight in the field, and their bowling was phenomenally quick, making every run hard-earned.

The final score was Aireborough Belters Blue 18 – 11 Wharfedale Wildcats. We’re proud of the effort and determination we showed throughout the game, but we just couldn’t get the scoring going tonight.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support us. Having a crowd cheering us on made the evening feel really special, and hearing your encouragement throughout the game meant so much to every one of us. We truly appreciate every single person who made the journey to support the Wildcats.

One thing we’re especially proud of is the culture we’re building at the Wildcats. Every player is cheered on, every great play is celebrated, and every teammate is lifted up. For us, women’s sport is about competing hard while creating an environment where everyone feels supported, encouraged and confident to enjoy the game. That’s the ethos we’re proud to wear every week.

Finally, a huge congratulations to Evie, who had an outstanding game. Not only was she chosen by Aireborough Belters Blue as our Girl of the Game for her perfectly positioned fielding and two fantastic catches, she was also voted the Wildcats’ Girl of the Game for being absolutely epic throughout the match! A brilliant performance and a very well-deserved double recognition. 💙💛

29/06/2026

☀️ Match Result ☀️

In 30°C heat, the Wildcats put in an outstanding all-round team performance to beat Crossbank Cobras 28– 14.

After a superb first innings, the Wildcats led 16½ – 5½ at halfway and never looked back, with excellent fielding, smart directional batting and great teamwork throughout.

💙 Girls of the Game 💙
⭐ Umpires’ Player: Frankie – for her amazing work at backstop and scoring 4½ rounders.
⭐ Crossbank Cobras’ Player: Dani – for her outstanding performance on 1-2.
⭐ Wildcats’ Player: Jenny – for her fantastic work in the field and incredible backing up throughout the game.

A special mention to Griff on her Wildcats debut, who looked right at home and impressed everyone with her lightning-fast running!

Huge thanks to Crossbank Cobras for a competitive and enjoyable game played in great spirit, and a massive thank you to PC Sports for the last-minute turnaround on getting our vests printed just in time for the mega heat! 👏🔥