Weekly Update!
!!! OPEN DAY !!!
Saturday 12th May! 11-3pm!
This year's Open Day will be held on Saturday 12th May and is a great opportunity to show case our wonderful club! As usual there will be lots of activities to join in with throughout the day including, a mini tennis session for younger players, ball machine, speed gun to test your serves, cardio tennis demos, refreshments and tennis gear for sale.
Posters have been put up at the club and in the surrounding villages, so please encourage anyone you know (members and non-members!) to come along with their family and friends to support the club and see what great facilities we have to offer!
Tennis For Kids
We have now completed week 2 of our 6 week course for children new to tennis aged between 4-11. For £25 they get 6 lessons a racket, personalised T-shirt and balls. More courses are running in June so if you know anyone who would like to try tennis for the first time this a great fun introduction. Sign up via www.tennisforkids.co.uk
Easton Tennis Centre Summer Adult Tournament!
This summer season Easton are offering several senior competitive opportunities at Easton Tennis Centre. If you or any friends/family think you may be interested please see the attachment below with details of all the events.
Membership Renewal
Just a reminder for all members who haven't renewed their membership yet to do so as soon as possible please. Sign in on Clubspark to renew https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/AcleTennisClub
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
The cost of club night has increased to £1.50 to ensure we can replace the balls when necessary.
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.