Schools Tournament Notice
On TUESDAY, 4TH JUNE and THURSDAY, 6TH JUNE, ALL COURTS will be in use between 9:00 and 12:00 when the Club hosts a Schools Competition and are booked for that reason.
CLUB MORNING on THURSDAY NEXT, 6th JUNE, will therefore be CANCELLED.
Open Day / Charity Day - 22nd June
Our chosen charity this year LOROS a very local and worthy charity of which many of you I am sure are familiar with.
We are asking all our members to support us on the day as we have a huge variety of events both on and off court.
We are also opening our doors to any new members so please invite along friends, neighbours, work colleagues to sample free tennis and look at our fabulous facilities! You can book a place at the Open Day at https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/opendays or just join in on the day.
Amongst the events are wheelchair tennis, junior competitions, fastest serve competition and a senior’s fancy dress tournament. Stalls, raffles and auctions will all be on site as well as an all day BBQ.
For members we have a £5 entry draw throughout the month of June for a free membership for next year - entry box is available in the foyer.
We are also looking for both help on the day and with prizes for this worthwhile cause please speak to Alex, Chris, Lisa or Gill with any type of prize or support you can give. Or email Chris via cdh.crew@ntlworld.com
Thank you in anticipation and lets all have a fun day showing off our great club.
All Members and Match Players
As the weather improves and we are all playing more tennis, plus with the match season now in full swing, it’s a good opportunity to remind everyone that the Club's Code Of Conduct and Child Protection policies require all members to show respect to everyone both on and off court.
To guarantee that Ashby Castle always creates a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for everyone playing both social and competitive tennis, the Club relies on your support to achieve this goal. The Officers and Committee wish you all an enjoyable season.
Men’s Captains report
As we rapidly approach the half way point in the Leicester leagues a review of the teams:
Men’s 1 - Two strong home results with wins, however away form has not been as impressive. Currently in 4th therefore mid-table.
Men’s 2 - Using a wide group of players from juniors to old faithful and again a mix bag of results but two good home performances.
Men’s 3 - The reverse of the above with two wins away from home but two home losses the team are now settled in their higher league
Men’s 4 - Excellent start and undefeated so far this season
Vets 1 - Great start good win one from one
Vets 2 - Played two (one epic match) and enjoyable tennis but as yet await their first win
Burton
Mens A - No matches in May to date
Mens B - Great start to the season-undefeated - with first game victory and two draws
Mixed 1 - Up to Friday played two with one victory
Mixed 2 - One result logged as a loss but plenty of matches to go
Mixed 3 - One of everything a win, a draw and a loss with one match to be completed
Ladies Captain Report
LTA Team Tennis (formally Aegon)
Ashby v Boston WON 5-1
Grantham v Ashby WON 5-1
Leicestershire Ladies 1:
Ashby v Rothley WON 6-3
Gynsill v Ashby WON 6-3
Leicestershire Ladies 2:
Loughborough Greenfields v Ashby LOST 6-3
Roundhill 11 v Ashby LOST 6-3
Ashby v Hamilton WON 5-4
Burton A Division 1:
Ashby v Littleover A - cancelled due to rain
Burton B Division 2:
Ashby v Denstone – to be completed
Ashby v Lichfield DRAW
Burton C Division 4:
Ashby v Netherseal to be completed
Melbourne v Ashby WON
Ashby v Melbourne C DRAW
Ladies Vets 1:
Gynsill v Ashby DRAW
Ladies Vets 2:
Ashby v Lutterworth match date rearranged
Ashby V Houghton LOST 3-5.
I am grateful for Jackie standing in as Captain due to Becca Riley having to stand down this year.
Gill Mathias – Ladies Captain