Ladies' First Team Captain

How long have you been a member of SLTC? 10 lovely years!

What made you join SLTC? I joined SLTC as I had moved back to Shropshire after spending time in Ireland for 18 months and before that I originally worked at the what as then known as The Shrewsbury Club.  I wanted a fresh start of club and work. So joined SLTC as a coach and as a player.

What’s your favourite tournament to watch? Of course WIMBLEDON, but would love to go to the Australian Open.

What’s your favourite shot to play? Backhand drive volley (and the dropshots that wind people up, ha ha...!!).

What's it like playing in an SLTC team?  I have enjoyed captaining the Firsts for last 10 years and the different people in my team but recently have had a steady squad who I love playing with as they make my life easy by being so committed and enthusiastic.

What's your go-to snack/drink during a match?  I am terrible and don’t eat or drink during matches, which I am getting better at so focus on having a bottle with me now. Love a little jelly baby from the team every now and then.

How is your team approaching this year’s competition? The Ladies' First Team are getting their diaries ready with Sunday morning trainings where hopefully some men will join us to spice up the hitting!!

Ladies' First Team:  Cheryl Evans (Captain); Emilie Gradwell, Alison McDonald, Lynda Richards