Weekly Update!
American Tournament!
Sunday 8th April 10am
On Sunday 8th April Acle Tennis Club will be putting on an American Styled Mixed Doubles Tournament open to all members who play on a full ball (no matter what age). You do not enter with a partner, instead put your name on the signup sheet, which can be found on the notice board in the pavilion and partners will be drawn at random on the day of the tournament.
There's a maximum of 20 players so GET YOUR NAME ON THE SIGN UP SHEET QUICK!
Entry fee will be £5 with prizes provided and bacon butties and cakes available on the day!
Match Report
Division 1 Acle A Match Result
Date: Sunday 18th March 2018
Opponents: Cromer A
Location: Acle
What potentially was a tricky match on paper proved to be so as Acle A narrowly defeated a Cromer A side consisting of youth, experience and raw power. On a bitterly cold day, both mixed pairings for Acle A took some time to get going. Ann and Andrew clawed their way back very gradually to square their match at one set all. Sabine and Andy came back from 3-1 deficits in both sets to secure a well earned 7-6 6-3 victory.
Despite being 3-1 down at the half way stage, Cromer came on strong in the ladies and mens doubles. With the ladies losing their first set and the men 4 a piece but 0-40 down on service, victory looked to be a long way off. However, the men battled hard to secure their service game against some very hard hitting and broke immediately in the next game, to secure the first set. The ladies continued to find the going tough losing their second set but the men, now with some momentum, ran away with the second set 6-0, as their opponents imploded.
A well-crafted out result against stern opposition on a day not for the faint-hearted given the severe wind chill.
Acle A have remained undefeated all season securing the Division One title with 2 matches to spare which has been a great achievement. I would like to thank everyone who have made themselves available for the matches. A high performance level was maintained throughout all the matches by everyone so it has very much been a team effort.
Court Cleaning
The courts will be cleaned on 26th March. This is an important task that needs to happen regularly to ensure that the courts remain in good condition and safe to use. We also plan to have holes filled and some painting work done in April. We will announce details of this programme nearer the time and highlighting the impact on court availability. We will of course be aiming to keep any inconvenience to a minimum.
Facebook Group
We have created a new Acle Tennis Club Group on Facebook which (unlike our Facebook page) allows any member to post comments, pictures or other information that they would like to share with the club. Please click on the link to join! https://www.facebook.com/groups/349003585509124/?source_id=1377393375901439
Club Night Fees
Due to there being very little balls returned to the club after matches during the summer season and therefore having to buy new balls to play with on club night, the cost of club night has increased to £1.50.
Acle Tennis Club Committee
We still have vacancies for Membership Secretary and Junior Rep, so if you would like to get more involved with the club please contact Andrew Sherwood for more information.
Clubspark App
Clubspark now have their own app which makes booking courts easy. It can be downloaded onto smartphones, ipads or ipod touches, just search for 'clubspark' in the app store and download for free.
Cromer Ladies Double Tournament - Thursday 28th June
Dear Ladies,
You are invited to Cromer to enter the Ladies' Open Grass Court Doubles Tournament to be held on the grass courts on Thursday 28th June.
The tournament will start at 10.00 with a lunch at 13.00 and the semi-finals and finals taking place thereafter.
Applications are welcomed on a first-come basis. There will be acknowledgement of your entry by email. The tournament entry was full within 2 weeks of opening in 2017 so please enter quickly if you would like to play.
If you would like an entry form please email Liz Lake at secretary@acletennisclub.org.uk who can send you the full application form.
The tournament includes buffet lunch and coffee, is £35 per pair and entries must be in by 21st June.
New Norfolk LTA Website
Lots of news and information about tennis in Norfolk! http://norfolktennis.org/
Regular Weekly Timetable:
Adult Social Tennis
Monday
10am - Midday - Social Tennis
7pm Club Night
Wednesday
10am - Midday - Social Tennis
Friday
10am - Midday - Social Tennis
All sessions open to all ages and abilities. No need to book a place just turn up, pay and play. These are friendly relaxed groups, offering the chance to have fun while getting fit at the same time. We would love to see more members playing on a regular basis. Sessions often end with a well- earned drink in the social club.
Group Coaching
Tuesday
7.30pm-8.30pm Intermediate
For any information on the above, or to arrange an individual lesson please contact Ann Nicholls.
Club Kit!
Click on the link to view the Acle Tennis Club Kit!
http://www.4sportskitshop.co.uk/category-s/1974.htm
Other Bits & Bobs
▪Don't forget that you can buy new balls from the club. Please call Mike Lake on 01493750337 or see Ann Nicholls down at the courts.
▪Money in the safe: could all members please put a note with any money put into the safe detailing who the money is from and what it is for. Please also make sure the club room door locks properly when you leave.
▪Members with a guest: Reminder for members who attend the courts with a guest to kindly put the names on the form pinned to the Club Room wall and put a note with the payment before depositing it in the safe. There are pens, paper and bags provided.
Feedback & Suggestions
If you have any feedback or suggestions about the weekly update or the club itself please feel free to contact either Holly Hornagold at hornagoldh@gmail.com or Andrew Sherwood at Andrew.sherwood@talktalk.net.