AGM
The AGM was held on April 16th and the new committee remains much the same as before with:
Chair Joe Zygmunt
Secretary Ian Fidler
Membership Sec Ian Turner
Treasurer Carole Turner
Coach Jan Pledger
Maintenance Jan and Ian Fidler
Competitions Sec Jamie Gibbs
Events Shelagh Shephard
Communications Becca Sims
Team Play
Firstly congratulations to our Winter Mixed team who were led to victory in the Essex Small Village League by Jamie Gibbs. The team comprises of 2 mixed pairs who played throughout the winter season against other local small clubs and came top of their division and win promotion to the higher level next year.
We have entered the Summer League again this year having been promoted last season. If there is anyone out there who would like to be considered for a place in one of the matches can you contact Jamie on 07528 375018.
Club Nights
Thursday evenings have resumed and start at 5.30pm for the early birds and continuing until dusk. There is a 30 minute match play coaching session from 6 to 6.30pm with helpful advice being given through out the following half hour. Already we have seen the improvements from these sessions. Join in if you want some drills to work to improve your tennis.
Junior Coaching
Friday evening classes are being held from 3.30pm, they are arranged by ability. If you want your children to have some lessons from 4 years old to 16 years old then contact Matt Fellingham on 07779273655. These have already proved to be very popular with the juniors. You do not have to be a club member to enrol.
Tennis Club Kit
We have had our own Barley Tennis Club logo embroidered on both polo and sweat shirts. The Club will be putting in an order for sweat shirts, cotton polo shirts and half zip sweat shirts, the cost will be about £15 per sweat and polo and £20 for a half zip sweat.
These will be on sale soon, if you wish to order in advance to make sure you get yours from our first order then contact Jan and let her know if you want small, large or extra large on any item.
“Balls and Bangers” Barley Tennis Club BBQ Open Day
Sunday 7th June 12noon ‘til 5pm – Plaistow, Barley
Barley Tennis Club would like to welcome old, new and prospective members and families to our pre-Wimbledon “Balls and Bangers” BBQ Open Day on 7th June on the Plaistow. The food and soft drinks are free, just bring along your wine and beer if you want somethinkg a little stronger.
If you play tennis and one of your aims is to do more exercise then why not join us at one of our club sessions. Mixed adult sessions are on Sunday from 10.30am to 1pm and Thursdays from 5.30pm till dark.
We are a really friendly club so if you’ve always had a secret desire to try tennis or want to improve, please contact Jan Pledger by email janpledger99@btinternet.com or Tel.01763 848242
Barley Handicap Tournament
Sunday September 6th
The Barley Tennis Club Doubles Handicap tournament is a mixed doubles event. Partners will be allocated to you on the morning and play will start at 11 am sharp. There will be soft drinks and refreshments available. Let Jan know on advance if you would like to enter.
Finally, news from Sarah Tunnicliffe…..
Family Tennis Tournament
for the benefit of the
Icknield Way Village Churches
Sunday, 9th August 2015 - starting at 11 am.
Our seventh annual tournament will be held on private courts in some or all of the villages of Chrishall, Duddenhoe End, Elmdon, Great Chishill, Little Chishill, Heydon and Strethall. Proceeds will be shared between the parish churches in these villages. Entry is not restricted to those living in the villages.
The tournament will be open to mixed pairs of any age from 11 upwards. Each pair will be allocated to one of the courts (with at least one court reserved for younger players) and will play matches against all the other pairs allocated to that court - six games in each match. There will be a sliding handicap: once a pair gets two games behind, they will start the next game(s) at 15-love. If they get 4 games behind, they will start at 30-love. Each match will be played over the full six games. The four top scoring couples from all courts will go forward to the semi-finals stage.
The semi-finals and final will be played at Little Chishill Manor. The owners of all courts have kindly agreed to provide soft drinks. Players will bring their own packed lunches. A delicious tea will be provided for all players and their supporters at the finals stage at Little Chishill . Tennis balls will be provided. Players may enter in pairs or singly (in which case they will be allocated a partner).
The entry fee will be £3 per player to cover overheads. In addition, players are invited to make a donation (which may be Gift Aided) of, say, £12 (for each player) to the Icknield Way Parish Trust.
Please apply for entry forms from the Church Office (01763 837272 office@icknieldwayparish.com)