Teams
2024 Leagues
In the Northumberland League all team matches are doubles and consist of four sets played.
Open Leagues can be entered by any player of any age. Veterans are those who are over or reach the age of 45 during the year to be eligibleto play. There is also now an over 60s league.
Women's Captains
Open 1st : Jen Abbott
Open 2nd: Nicky Watson
Vets 1st: Jen Abbott
Vets 2nd: Heather Hislop
Over 60: Susan Goodchild
Men's Captains
Open 1st: Wayne Mabbott
Open 2nd: Rich Farrell
Open 3rd: Chip Lewis
Vets 1st: Kris Saltikov
Mixed Teams
Under 45 Mixed: Jack Grummitt
Mixed Vets 1st: Wayne Mabbott
Mixed Vets 2nd: Mark Herron
Over 60 Mixed: Terry Dobson
League Fixtures
All fixtures can be found on the league active website, under clubs -> Gosforth Lawn Tennis Club. You do not need to have a login to view the fixtures:
https://leagueactive.co.uk/Clubs/Details/23
General League Information
Anyone wishing to find out more about playing for the teams, please contact the relevant club team captain:
Men's Captain - Matty Cooper 79matthew.cooper@gmail.com
Ladies Captain - Jen Abbott jennie_ab@hotmail.com
Men's & Ladies Night
GLTC offers a Men's Night (Tuesdays 6-8pm) and a Ladies Night (Thursdays 6-8pm) for those members who want match play tennis.
At the start of the season, team captains will use these sessions to give pairs who play in matches the opportunity to play together.
Four or five courts are set aside for these evenings, with allowance for match nights.
Should any person require clarification on the above, please text or call Matty Cooper for Men's Night on 07496 824707 or Jen Abbott for Ladies' Night on 07800 606989
Men's & Ladies Night September - March
At this time of the year the floodlights need to be used to allow play. The cost of the lights is £1 per half hour. If floodlights are needed throughout the designated two-hour session, the cost per court is £4 and, assuming doubles, the individual contribution should be £1. Accordingly, can persons attending these sessions get used to bringing at least a one pound coins. We use the term 'at least' because play can sometimes encompass more than the designated period and it is best to be prepared.