Sept 2024 newsletter 

Club Tennis Championships 2024.

Over 8 weeks,  31 competitions and competitors from 5 to 87 yrs young. This year's Tennis championships has been another resounding success. 

Full report on the web site . 

https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SwanseaTennisandSquashClub/Tennis/ClubChamps

Membership .

We are currently auditing our membership details, and request that you update any changes  to medical or contact details.

Conundrum. 

All members should receive emails - if you do not you are probably not a member - in which case you will not receive this.

Tennis

As we were delighted to announce at the close of our tremendously successful club championship the club has agreed to invest in the refurbishment of courts 7,8,9.

Now that this has been confirmed we are actively applying for the grants/loans needed to bridge the gap.

Expression of interest forms have been submitted and acknowledged to both Sport Wales and the LTA. The application period will re open in November at which stage we will have our application ready.

Thanks to Jeff Gleave for his ongoing expertise and guidance.

In addition to these funding partners we are looking to raise additional funds through Crowdfunding (which can be matched (up to a max of 15k) by Sport Wales.

Anyone interested in supporting this please contact me. We also have a number of fundraising ideas and plans and anyone with ideas and is willing to help again please reach out.

Ellinore

Congratulations to Kylie & Mike.  Is it our first tennis wedding?  

Squash 

Squash Courts

A review of courts is underway and will be reported to the management committee about a refurbishment programme of all 4 courts.  Updates to follow.

Squash Teams

3 weeks into our new season and all 7 teams have got off to a good start with over 35 players representing our club so far.  Some highlights include the A team getting off to a flyer with 3 wins out of 3 and our F & G team winning their opening fixtures.  We welcome new member John Turner who is captaining the F & G teams and represented alongside his two sons in what might be a club record that 3 members of the same family represented the club in the same team.

Anyone wishing to represent the club please contact Justin Nemeth

Squash Ladders

Ladders have now moved onto squash levels and are available on line.  Thanks to Rhodri Hughes for arranging and organising.  So far 40 matches have been played with the league finishing 6/10.  Anyone wanting to enter October ladder please contact Rhodri. (07814 517 612)

WGO Tournament- October 11th-13th

We have had 40 entries to date, and will be doing the draw and schedule in the next week or so.  Anyone still interested in entering please let us know asap.

The A draw is looking very competitive with Archie Turnbull Wales U19 No 1 playing.  Any members not playing please come down and support the tournament over the weekend and be sure to see some good matches.

Any members who normally play on the weekend please contact David Allnatt and we will try to accommodate you courts if we can fix you into the schedule.

Friday Night Mix in

The Dean (Coughlan) Martyn (Wadling) mix in is still going on Friday night from 6.15pm.  Anyone interested in playing please contact them on 07894 293347, 07895 752652

Saturday Round Robin

From 2-4pm every Saturday.  Everyone gets 3 matches, best of 3 up to 11.  Anyone interested please contact David (07805 662 702)

Coaching

For junior coaching please contact Jenny Burrows on 07958 427125, sessions are run on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Finally

Anyone who has any suggestions or ideas how we can increase participation and enjoyment through events or organised sessions please feel free to reach out to one of your squash committee members.

Justin Nemeth, Rhodri Hughes, Dan Anderson, Cameron White, Jenny Burrows, David Allnatt

Accidents and Incidents

We have a Defibrillator and several First Aid kits on site. Any accident or incident should be recorded in the Accident book situated on the shelves by the Bar door.

Marie Curie Fundraiser event - £390 raised in the rain and a rescheduled date for the competition is 13th October.

October is ‘Breast Awareness Month’. 

Prince Philip Hospital Llanelli works to raise money for their Peony Breast Charity by collecting unwanted / no longer needed bras. 

Bras must be clean but can be in any condition.

The bras are remodelled / repaired or dismantled and as many parts as possible are reused.

The scheme raises funds, offers employment and reduces landfill. Please spread the word to friends, relatives and neighbours that the collection will be throughout October. If you can help please place items in the containers soon to be in the club changing rooms. Thank you Heulwen 07503219961

Sponsorship

We are now looking at companies who may be interested in advertising / sponsorship at the club which we are developing various packages based on businesses requirements for their greatest exposure which include (but not limited too): Squash court and tennis court signage, adverts, banners, website, events, noticeboards, bar etc. In addition anyone wishing to sponsor or donate to single events such as tournaments please contact Nige Lomas on 07768803739

Forthcoming events 

Marie Curie #2	Oct 13th
West Glam Open Squash Tournament	Oct 11-13th
Spooky Halloween Day’ Squash Doubles and American Tennis Doubles tournaments (3-5pm) Followed by bingo and halloween themed buffet from 6pm Fancy dress optional from 6pm Tickets £5, from behind the bar.  Please forward your name to Dave Allnatt (07805 662702) for squash and Kerry (07825740395) for tennis.  Closing date October 27th	Nov 2nd
Christmas Event	Dec 14th

 

Management Committee Update.

Board of Directors 

Chair - W Norris 

Secretary -  James Foley - Info@swanseatennisandsquashclub.co.uk

Utilities - Howard Jones

Events - Kerry Bowen-James

Tennis Lead - Ellinore Lightbody 

David Seal

General management 

Membership - Jenny Burrows - members@swanseatennisandsquashclub.co.uk

Squash Lead - David Allnatt

Finance - Tyrone Davies

Sponsorship - Nigel Lomas 

Tennis Coach - David Williams

Bar manager - Justin Nemeth

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Safeguarding Officer  - Jen McAdie 

Thanks to member Rob Lewis who has donated an imposing picture of Steffan Edberg now on display in the club.