In true East Dorset tradition, we will be holding our annual tennis club championships this year with finals being played on Saturday 19 July with a social event for the late afternoon/early evening.
Entries are now open and as in recent years all entries, draw sheets and results will be organised online.
Entries should be submitted by Friday 25 April at the latest so that the draws can be made, and matches started by the beginning of May. Entrants must be fully paid up club members.
Whilst we applaud those members who enter multiple events, please carefully consider the time factor involved. This is particularly important when it comes to organising doubles matches and if you think you may reach multiple finals. It is probably wise to limit your entries to a maximum of 4 events (no more than 2 doubles events) and you will need to be prepared to play all finals on the same day, probably consecutively.
Matches can be played on any surface, including grass if they are the only available courts when you need to play, but Finals Day will be on Astro.
The success of the tournament will be dependent on participants' commitment. Even if you do not think you will get to the final, the outcome of your match impacts on whoever will be!
· Contact the opposition as soon as you know who they are.
· Arrange a date as soon as possible and inform the committee of that decision. This will be added to the draw sheet for the committee, and others to see, especially potential opponents.
· Ensure that you carefully consider your obligations to others in the draw regarding any planned holidays.
· Book courts in a timely manner. (If necessary, these can be booked by emailing edclubchamps@gmail.com more than a week in advance)
· Email your results to the committee on completion of your match. The draw sheets will be updated accordingly.
· Inform a member of the committee of any problems immediately, using edclubchamps@gmail.com
· Matches MUST be completed by the deadlines set.
If you would like to play in a doubles event but yet have a partner, put 'Required' on the form and we will do our best to pair people up.
More details will follow after we have made the draw. Other than the Open categories, events will only go ahead if there are enough entries. (Probably a minimum of 4)
2025 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - HOW TO ENTER
1. Fill in the entry form CLICKING HERE. Remember to add your partners name for doubles events, or put Required if you do not yet have a partner.
The entry fee is just £7 for any number of events.
2. Make payment before the events start!!! Online payments are required. If you pay for someone else, please make sure that you let us know.
Make payments to the club bank account.
East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
S/C - 20 45 45
A/C - 43584291
Ref -Club Ch [YOUR SURNAME] (It's really important to get this bit right to avoid any mix ups)
Club Championship Committee
Sue Hobden
Pete Dixon
Ros Topple
Connor Glover