AUGUST 2008 NEWSLETTER:

Club Finals Day, 13 July 2008

A fine, sunny day and a good turnout of spectators provided the ideal setting for our Finals Day this year. Seven events in all were contested and, once again, there were some closely fought matches and high-quality tennis on display. Special mention should be made of the Boys’ Singles between Matt Haywood and Alex Sheard, which Alex eventually won in three sets and the Men’s Singles, in which last year’s junior winner, Greg Miller, took on the reigning champion, John Palmer, in a thrilling three-set battle; experience ultimately prevailed over youth and John retained his title but it can’t be long before Greg gets his hands on this trophy! Congratulations to these and all the other finalists for giving us such enjoyable tennis throughout the day. Among the various trophies presented by the Chairman at the end of proceedings was the special award for the “Most Improved Junior”, which this year – on the recommendation of club coach, Andy Aitken – went to one of our younger juniors, Jake Moon. That the day was a success was in large part due to the many volunteers who umpired or acted as line judges and provided off-court help with refreshments etc., notably Karen and Pete Osman for their excellent BBQ, Sue Moon and Derek Clements for running the raffle, Meriel Lewis for the advance publicity and of course Alison Jackson who supervised the draw at the start of the tournament. My thanks to all of them for their support. Full details of the results are given below and are also displayed in the clubhouse; a selection of photos will also be posted at the club and on our website.

Tournament Results

Ladies’ Singles

Winner: Amanda King 4-6, 6-0, 6-1

Runner-up: Gillian Pearson

Family Doubles

Winners: Duncan and Adam Smith 6-2, 6-3

Runners-up: Richard and Christian Huck

Men’s Doubles

Winners: Greig Barclay and Greg Miller 6-2, 7-5

Runners-up: Nic Ireland and Pete Osman

Ladies’ Doubles

Winners: Amanda King and Sophie Sheard 6-2, 6-4

Runners-up: Hannah Hopgood and Jane Dudley-Smith

Men’s Singles

Winner: John Palmer 3-6, 6-1, 6-3

Runner-up: Greg Miller

Boys’ Singles

Winner: Alex Sheard 6-3, 1-6, 6-3

Runner-up: Matt Haywood

Mixed Doubles

Winners: Amanda King and Denis Poultney 7-5, 6-3

Runners-up: Sophie Sheard and Nic Ireland

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Kingston Bagpuize and Windrush Junior Open: Monday, 18 August – Friday, 22 August

A final reminder that the closing date for entries to our third Junior Open is 4 August. Entry forms are in the clubhouse and the tournament will again be run by Alison Jackson, assisted by Gill Collier from Lower Windrush TC. Enquiries and further details from Alison : alisonhm.jackson@tiscali.co.uk or 01865-390630.

Coaching Programme Expands

To cope with a burgeoning waiting list of “minis”/juniors, extra sessions will be offered on Tuesday afternoons from September and the Junior Club Night will start at the later time of 7pm. To enquire about coaching, ring Sue Moon (adults) on 01865-821750 or Jennifer Haywood (juniors) on 01865-821132.

Useful Tel. Nos.

Chairman: Nigel Shaw, 01865-820275; Secretary: Sue Emanuel, 01865-820317; Membership: Linda Hopgood, 01865-820909.

NIGEL SHAW

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Sunday Club Mornings:

SUNDAY CLUB MORNINGS: 11.00 - 13.00
There has been a welcome resurgence of interest in our Sunday club mornings, with several new members regularly ‘mixing in’ for some enjoyable doubles. Coffee and tea are now also provided and the club hopes that more members will set aside this time for recreational tennis.
*DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, WHEN THERE IS NO SUNDAY COACHING,
THE CLUB MORNINGS START AT THE EARLIER TIME OF 10.30.*

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PRACTICE NIGHTS

A reminder to all team players that Ladies’ practice night is Wednesday from 6.30 pm (Organiser: Peta Lloyd – 01865 820416) and Men’s practice on Thursday from 6.30pm. (Organiser: Nigel Shaw – 01865 820275).

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TENNIS AT THE WHITE HORSE LEISURE CENTRE

The regular visits to the White Horse Tennis Centre on the last Friday of the month will take place in September, October, November, January (2008), February, March, April, May and June. If you’re interested in playing on different surfaces (indoor, clay & synthetic grass), ring Nigel Shaw (01865 820275) to book your place. Sessions are from 7.00pm -9.00pm and cost £5.50/head.

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Keeping in touch via e-mail:

Members wishing to receive the monthly reports on club activities via e-mail should write their details on the subscription form or forward their e-mail address directly to our website manager, Roger D Powell: roger@townpond.com

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Coaching:

There are currently some spaces still available for junior and adult coaching:

Contact Carole Ireland (adults) on 01865 820591

or

Jennifer Haywood (juniors) on 01865 821132, if interested.

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Child Protection Policy

The LTA is keen to promote a rigorous "Child Protection Policy" in all affiliated clubs and, to that end, our club has fully endorsed the policy guidelines. Liz Midwinter is the "Child Protection Officer" to whom any incident should be reported. Full details are displayed in the clubhouse.

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