Some more good news! With the further relaxation of the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions by HMG, the LTA has revised its guidelines for tennis players https://www.lta.org.uk/globalassets/news/2020/lta-guidance-for-tennis-players---covid-19.pdf and has confirmed that from the 1st June 2020 both singles and doubles play is permitted with people outside of your household. This means 4 people from different households can now play doubles, provided social distancing, remaining 2 metres apart, as far as possible, and strict personal hygiene measures are followed.
Group coaching for up to 6 people including the coach is now also permitted, provided social distancing, remaining 2 metres apart and strict personal hygiene measures are followed.
Please follow the latest guidance from the LTA which is available online and is also displayed in the club shelter.
The clubhouse remains closed and there are no toilet facilities at the club.
Courts may be booked 7 days in advance, for a maximum of one hour, on seven occasions during the 7 days. All court bookings are to be made using ClubSpark, any problems accessing ClubSpark please contact our membership secretary, Jenny Corps jenny.corps@btinternet.com
I hope that our club tournament can start shortly - our tournament director will be in contact with further details.
Once again I look forward to seeing those of you who are able to resume playing tennis on the courts very soon! Stay safe, keep well David Corps Chairman
Chairman Hanney Tennis Club
Tin of 4 Slazenger Wimbledon tennis balls £5 - members to email david.corps@btinternet.com payment by BACS to club bank account Santander Code 09-01-51 Account 58509307 giving your name and tennis balls as reference.
Double rainbow appeared over the courts - thanks to Nick Fahy. Anyone would think that we have had rain....
The Junior Player of the Year was named at this years AGM on the 17th January as Olivia Newman. This is awarded each year by the coaching staff. Well Done.
Membership for the New Year is open - see sidebar for details.
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The Club finals day tournament was held on Sunday 8th September. The weather was glorious - a lovely autumn day. The men’s singles was won by Danny - a new name on the trophy. This was a good match against David.
The ladies singles was won by Charanya who last won in 2015.
As last year the ladies doubles was cancelled because of injury - better luck next time.
The mens plate was won by Oliver who beat David G in a spirited game.
The mixed doubles was between Jim/Jackie v Mark/Charanya. This was a good match with Charanya hitting the ball well but low cunning won the day. A first appearance at the finals from Mark.
The mens doubles was between Paul/John who beat Joe/Oliver. This was Joe's first appearance at the tournament and his play suggests it won't be his last.
Many thanks to Richard Lonnon for organising the event and to those who provided the excellent food, the umpires and line judges.
For pictures of the day see link on the left bar.
This was won by Mike Hutchings - A great result after return from injury.
Regular Club Events:-
Club Sessions: Sundays 10.00 to 13.00. Tuesdays 19.00 to 22.00
Adult Coaching:- Wednesday Evenings 20.30 – 21.30.Term-time
Junior Coaching:-Wednesday Afternoons 15.30-19.00 Term time.
Chairman David Corps
Contact any member for details on how you can help with the club.
| David Corps | Chair |
| Mike Hutchings | Vice Chair/Friendlies |
| Sarah Kitt | Secretary | Richard Lonnon | Tournament/Maintenance | Tom Bradshaw | Web/Maintenance | Jenny Corps | Membership | Jackie Simpson | Junior protection officer/Treasurer |
| John Culley/David Corps(ex officio) | Mens team matches |
| Gillian Thompson/Jenny Corps(ex officio) | Ladies team matches |
| David Corps | Mixed team matches |
Join British Tennis
- please register as this entitles you to enter the draw for Wimbledon tickets. The link is at http://www.lta.org.uk/BritishTennisMembership
The Hanney tennis club page on the Oxfordshire Lawn Tennis Association web page is at http://www.lta.org.uk/Places-To-Play/Details/Overview/?clubid=1-14H-1307
If you know of someone who would like to play we have introduced a "try before you buy" offer. Prospective players are welcome to come along to the club sessions on a Tuesday evening or Sunday morning for a month to see if you like the club and what is on offer. After that period if they still want to play they will have to join the club - there is no obligation.
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