The Tennis Club Finals day is nearly upon us. Play will start from 9:30 on Sunday 8th September.
Finals day is a nice occasion for the club and allows people to meet, support the finalists and even have a go at umpiring!
We have a bring and share lunch and there will be tea and coffee available.
Membership for the New Year is open - see sidebar for details.
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Finals day 2019 will be in September to allow for the courts to be resurfaced - see sidebar for details.
The Club finals day tournament was held on Sunday 8th July. It was a hot hot day,
The men’s singles was won by Darren who beat John. This is becoming an annual occurrence. John was hampered by an injured shoulder but fought well in a high quality match.
The ladies singles was won by Jackie who beat Flo. This was Flo's first appearance at a tournament final but surely not her last. She broke her racket early on but recovered and pushed Jackie hard.
The ladies doubles was to have been between Jackie/Jenny v Jan/Bridget – unfortunately Jan had to pull out with a sprained ankle, so Jackie and Jenny were awarded the trophy by default. This was unfortunate as it would have been a good game.
The mens plate was a sporting competition between Jim and Trevor played in the bright sunshine. Trevor came out winner.
The mixed doubles was between John/Jackie v David C/Bridget. Again, this was a very sporting competition and keenly fought with John Culley and Jackie Simpson running out winners.
The mens doubles was between Paul H/Tom B V John C/David C. John must have been exhausted by this point but he didn’t show it. Tom and Paul never really got their act together never playing well enough at the same time to force the issue. John and David deserved winners.
Many thanks to those who helped set up and put away, to those who provided the excellent food, the umpires and line judges.
For pictures of the day see link on the left bar - these will be coming soon.
| Sun 2nd June 2019 | Nature Valley Big Tennis Weekend 10:00 - 11:30 |
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.
| David Gahan | Chair |
| Mike Hutchings | Vice Chair/Friendlies |
| Sarah Kitt | Secretary |
| Jackie Simpson | Treasurer/Membership | Richard Lonnon | Maintenance | Tom Bradshaw | Web/Maintenance/Tournament | Jackie Simpson | Junior protection officer/Membership |
| John Culley/David Corps(ex officio) | Mens team matches |
| Gillian Thompson/Jenny Corps(ex officio) | Ladies team matches |
| David Corps(ex officio) | Mixed team matches |
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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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