Celtic 13's v QoS 13's
The youngest QoS squad travelled to Lennoxtown for this game on Saturday and apart from a bad 15 minute spell when Celtic scored their goals, the boys gave as good as they got and acquitted themselves very well. A difficult test for them but one which we came away with plenty of positives.

QoS 15's v Alloa Athletic 15's
Another improving performance for the 15's squad considering the impact of holidays and injuries. Queens responded to the loss of an early goals with a goal from Christopher Stewart, converting a corner from close range. Unfortunately he finished from close range at the other end of the pitch soon after to restore the visitor's lead! The best goal of the game saw Aiden Kerr level for Queens and an own goal then put Queens in front before Alloa drew level again almost immediately.

QoS 17's v Alloa Athletic 17's
The 17's saw off Alloa in what can best be described as a workmanlike performance. Queens should have been at least four up at the break but only had a Liam Douglas header to show for their dominance, having missed several good chances and also a penalty. Alloa equalised with a shot from distance around the hour mark. This stung Queens into action and further goals from Ross Irving and Matty Gibson ensured the win.

There are NO fixtures on Sunday October 22nd due to school holidays. Training is on Tuesday and Thursday as normal however.

The Development side beat Ayr United 1-0 at Palmerston on Tuesday evening. The only goal arrived after 60 seconds when Shaun Rooney headed in Andy Stirling's corner. 

The starting eleven was:

Jack Leighfield, Shaun Rooney, Scott Mercer, Dan Harvey, Adam Uphill, Owen Bell, Callum Tapping, Jesse Akubuine, Andy Stirling, Declan Tremble and Ross Fergusson.

As Hurricane Ophelia passed through the region several people braved the elements to attend the club's Soccer Camp and Open Training session. 

With eight of the first team players playing for the U20s against Ayr to gain match fitness in the evening, the remaining squad members were put through their paces in an intense training session at Palmerston. To give you an idea of just how hard they were working, defenders Darren Brownlie and Jason Kerr covered 6.7 kilometers during the session. 

To give supporters the opportunity to see some of what the guys do during the week, training was opened up to the public and we're pleased to say a few familiar faces along with kids came along to watch.  
While the first team squad were training, Dan Armstrong and some of the Under 20 squad were working with around 40 children at the Arena as part of the week long Soccer Camp. 

And at lunchtime, the Soccer Camp kids and those attending the Open Training were treated to some time on the park with their favourites where they spent around 40 minutes signing autographs and having photos taken.

An enjoyable morning for the Staff and Players and I'm sure by all those attending.

For more pictures from the day, check out the album on our Google+ page

The Under 20 team are in action this evening at home to Ayr United.  Kick off 1930 when several first team players will be involved, including Shaun Rooney, Scott Mercer and Andy Stirling.

Pop along and support the boys.

A reminder that the first team squad are in Dumfries today. 

Come along to Palmerston and watch them training from 1030 until 1200.  A great chance to meet your favourite players for a chat, photographs and autographs when the session finishes.

Entry free of charge.

With the schools on holiday the Community Team school visits and kids clubs are taking a break but they'll still be busy as the club's October Soccer Camp takes place at the Arena all week, starting on Monday until Friday.

Although the camp is taking place Walking Football for the over 50s will still be on from 10am on Monday.

Monday is also match day for the Under 20s, they have an away game in the Development League West against bottom side Albion Rovers at Cliftonhill.

On Tuesday, the first team will be training at Palmerston.  It's an Open Training session from 1030 so all supporters are invited to pop along, free of charge to watch the boys go through their paces and will also have a chance to grab autographs and selfies when they finish around 1200.  The players will also spend sometime with the kids attending the Soccer Camp. 

Continuing their training programme, the Youth sides will have training on Tuesday and Thursday this week ahead of the matches on Sunday.

On Saturday, the first team are away to Brechin City as they start the second round of Championship fixtures.

Saturday is also match day for the girls sides.  With 0930 kick offs at Palmerston, the Devils and Rapids are both in action against St Cuthberts.  While at 11am the QOS Under 15s have a home game against Motherwell.

And on Sunday, the U13, U15 and U17 boys sides have games against Airdrie.  The 13s are at Palmerston with a noon kick off while the other two sides are away. The Queens ladies are also away on Sunday when they travel to Westerlands B.

Following on from our one off hospitality package for the game against Dunfermline, we are now taking bookings for our games in the lead up to Christmas and for our annual Ladies Day event.

For the games against Dundee United and St Mirren on the 16th and 23rd of December respectively, those attending the game can enjoy our traditional Christmas menu of Turkey and all the trimmings as their pre-match meal. The hospitality packages are as follows:-

Package A - £90

• Match Day Ticket
• Match Day Programme & Team Sheet
• Prime Seating in our Hospitality Box located in the Main Stand
• All drinks from the bar are included in your package
• Three course set menu with coffee
• Enjoy a ‘Food Boost’ at half time
• Optional stadium tour
• Sponsor & Man of the Match presentations 

Package B - £70

• Match Day Ticket
• Match Day Programme & Team Sheet
• Prime Seating in our Hospitality Box located in the Main Stand
• Three course set menu with coffee
• Enjoy a ‘Food Boost’ at half time
• Bar accounts can be arranged for you
• Optional stadium tour
• Sponsor & Man of the Match presentations

Taking up the hospitality offer, is a good way of supporting the club.

Our annual day out for the Ladies will take place on the 27th January 2018 when we're at home to Brechin City.

The Ladies Day package costs £45 per head and includes a complimentary drink on arrival along with a two course meal of home made carrot and coriander soup and the choice of a ham and cheese salad with jacket potato or chicken curry with rice and chips. Along with admission to the game with complimentary match day programme, team-sheet and premier seating in our hospitality area. At the interval you can enjoy a half-time cupcake and there will be exclusive access to our upstairs bar (reserved for our hospitality guests) where you can purchase drinks.

As part of Ladies Day the price also includes a disco after the game with raffles and prizes to be won while meeting the players.

Anyone wishing to book should contact our commercial team by emailing [email protected] or by telephone on 01387 254853.