Weekly Update!
Club Open Day 2018!
It was another successful Open Day with lots of youngsters and prospective members down the club to enjoy a fun filled day. The children enjoyed the mini tennis and as ever the speed gun serve competition was very popular.
Teas, cakes and bacon butties plus the opportunity to buy racquets, tennis shoes and other kit from Top Spin Tennis also helped to make the day a success, along with the support of our members who came down to help out and showcase our fantastic club!
Thank you to all the members and organisers who made it such a great day!
Running of Monday Club Night
We are currently looking for someone to take on the running of Monday nights club night, if you are interested please contact Andrew on chairman@acletennisclub.org.uk, thank you.
Match Report
Ladies A Team
The ladies A team had their first match of the season this week at home against Cromer A. Both pairs (Andi /Shelley and Sara /Corrin) had a great start, winning 11-5. Andi and Shelley went on to win their second match 12-4, with Sara and Corrin just losing out in a tight game to the stronger pair 7-9. Final result 41-23.
Mens B Team
With the hot sun beating down, the loud rhythm of drum and bass, scooters revving up and doing wheelies and the occasional wafts of strange substances, the new season was underway at Taverham. Acle B, having slumped all the way down to Division 3 returned to Division 1 after a seven-year absence. With the knowledge that the five other clubs had heavily strengthened their teams we expect a brutal season. Indeed, one of our A team players had apparently experienced “night terrors” before the season had even started!
Our fears were quickly crystallized with one of our pairs going down 16-0 in the first rubber. After the first matches the team were already down 22-10. In the second rubber Ian and Tom’s unbeaten run for the B team which stretched back to 17th July 2016 (and against 27 pairs) finally came to an end as they came to terms with the new reality. Overall, we lost 42-22. A valiant effort from the team of Ian & Tom Blackburn, Joe Ketteringham and Graham Tate.
B Team Winter League Round Up
Firstly congratulations to the A Team for securing a convincing victory of the Division 1 title under the captaincy of Andrew Devaney.
The B Team however were far from disgraced settling in well into life
in the higher Division 2 and indeed managing to finish in second
place, although this is still yet to be confirmed. The Team suffered
only two defeats all season both came from out of the hands of a
team which will surely be challenging for Division 1 honours next
year.
We saw a Winter Season in which Tom and Ian Blackburn battled
valiantly, scoring good victories along the way. Both encouraging and
supporting a sometimes injured Captain out of trouble.
The Ladies were a blessing, playing passionately for the team in so
many challenging and testing matches. For example the match
against Diss saw Shelley Long and Libby Sturrock take on and earn a
draw against a powerful Diss pairing which was described at the time
as the Battle of the Broadland Babes verses the Diss Dames.
Jane Jackson and Laura Peachment played some of the toughest
opposition in the League and always played with great determination
and finess.
Andi Mc Combe was an integral part of the team playing splendidly
on many occasions and in time becoming so at home within the team
she felt confident in telling the Captain of where he had gone wrong
and how he can put it right. Perhaps one of the few players who
could do so and still have a pLace in the squad next year.
A great season of Winter Tennis and a sincere thank you to all who
made themselves available to play on Sunday Mornings at some
times very short notice.
Southwold Ladies Double Coaching, Lunch and Tournament in aid of Dementia UK
There is a ladies double coaching and tournament taking place on Saturday 16th June 10am-16:30pm at St Felix School, Southwold. It cost £50 and includes professional coaching, lunch, tournament and you don’t need a partner to enter. Please see the attachment for more details or call 07801014151 to book a place.
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 we are offering several senior competitive opportunities here at Easton Tennis Centre. If you have any members of your team/friends that you think may be interested we would be very grateful if you could pass on this information to them.
| Date & Time | Event | Entry details | Formats; |
| Sunday 27th May 10am start time | Aegon British Tour Men’s & Women’s Fast4 Singles Grade 3 | Online entry only via the LTA website. |
In each event players/pairs will receive the same number of matches, win or lose as all formats will be ‘playback’ draws ensuring players find their level within the draw. |
| Sunday 16th June 12noon start time | Summer County Tour Men’s & Women’s Singles Grade 4 | Online entry via the LTA website or by calling us on 01603 731302 | |
| Sunday 8th July 10am start time | Aegon British Tour Men’s & Women’s Fast4 Doubles Grade 3 | Online entry only via the LTA website. | |
| Sunday 15th July 10am Start time | Summer County Tour Men’s & Women’s Singles Grade 4 | Online entry via the LTA website or by calling us on 01603 731302 |
If you require additional information about how to enter online please do to hesitate to contact us.
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
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.
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
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.