SOCIAL and CLUB TOURNAMENT DATES 2026

CLUB TOURNAMENT

• Start matches from the beginning of May
• Finals day Saturday 26th September with Sunday 27th September as a reserve date.
• Webster Morton one tournament day to finals stage on 28th June entries by 14th June.

Social Events

• Pie and peas 1        July 2nd Top Brink
• Pie and peas 2        August 6thst Top Brink
• End of season meal      September 18th (Venue to be confirmed)
• Christmas meal      December 11th (Venue to be confirmed)
• Presidents party/curry night November 6th

The Calderdale League presentation is October 2nd at Cragg Vale

• AGM  - 18th March, 2026, 730pm Top Brink

CLUB TOURNAMENT and SOCIAL REPORT for 2025 by Angela Rezki

The club tournament continued with a similar format as last year with some round robin games in the doubles and knock out in the singles. I also introduced the plate competition; this gives more opportunity for members to reach a final. Playing by deadline dates set still proves to be a problem and causes delays we held the finals on one day apart from ladies’ singles, men’s singles and mixed doubles as yet again rain stopped play.

All matches were two sets and a championship tiebreaker decider to ten points if the match was one set all.

There were ten men and eight women in the singles, six pairs in the men’s doubles, nine in the mixed doubles and six in the ladies’ doubles.  Entries for each category were more than last year.

 The Webster/Morton encouraged people to take part as no first team players are allowed to enter, this attracted 16 members and was played to the final stage on one day. Players changed partners every round.

All efforts were made to make finals day prestigious with score boards, a programme, thank you Deborah, umpires and some lovely pizzas supplied by Tony Seth and Laura thank you, same next year please and deserts supplied by members.

The club champions 2025

•         Men’s Singles        Peter Metcalfe

•         Ladies’ Singles      Julie Hughes

•         Men’s Doubles       Mark Cheetham and Greg Dyson

•         Ladies’ Double       Angela Rezki and Suzanne Oulton 

•         Mixed Doubles      Julie Hughes and peter Metcalfe

•         Webster /Morton   Grant and Katie

•         Men’s Plate            Grant

•         Ladies Plate           Chris Evans

Overall, a good full programme of social events well supported by club members.

•         The lottery fund raiser continues to add to the club funds. Hopefully, all who are signed up will continue. the remaining numbers available are 4, 9,15,24,35,55,57. 

•         There were 2 well attended pie and peas evenings at the top brink 26 attended the first evening -23 people attended the second.

•         13th April we held a spring; start of the season tournament 14 members took part and enjoyed a lovely BBQ thank you Andrew and Judy for your help.  

•         Pimm’s tournament 14th July a record 25 participants this is becoming an immensely popular, successful tournament enjoyed by all. Sorry I cannot remember who won, too many Pimm’s! A big thank you to everyone that helped especially our Pimm’s makers Monica and Laura 

•         PAM’s tournament this is a fancy dress fun tournament in memory of Pam, this was postponed but we will be remembering pam at our spring tournament in April

•         President’s Party.  The president’s party is given in honour of our president who gives up so much time keeping the club ticking over. This year it was combined with the curry night at Cardamon on November 7th. 21 members attended and Glenys was presented with a gift for all her hard work.

•         End of Season Meal at the Top Brink 19th September was attended by 23 members.

•         Christmas Dinner was held on the on 12th December with 35 members attending an excellent evening, we also welcomed members from the pickleball group. Todmorden Golf Club hosted this event with good company/food and games. The trophies were presented by the president.

•         A massive thank you to everyone who has helped with social events this year especially Judy Andrew, Debbie, Helena ,Seth, Laura, and Tony. 

•         My idea for creating a small pickleball group has developed into the group now being registered with Pickleball England as Todmorden tennis club pickleball section and has entered the white rose league in Leeds. 

SOCIAL DATES for 2025

• Pie and Peas –             July 3rd and August 7th at the Top Brink
• End of Season Meal –   August 22nd at Cardamon - Hebden Bridge
• PIMMS Tournament –    July 6th at the club
• Webster Morton –        June 22nd at the club
• Finals Day – September 14th with reserve date September 21st at the club
• End of season meal 19th September at the Top Brink
• League Presentation –     October 3rd, West Vale hosted by Ackroyden TC
• Pam’s Tournament -    October 19th at the club p/p
• Presidents Party -       November 8th at the club house TBC
• Christmas Meal –      December 12th venue to be confirmed

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2024

MAY

12th May Opening and celebration  of the new clay courts   

At 10:30 a.m., guests are invited to arrive and enjoy a welcome drink. At 11:00 a.m., we will commence with speeches and thank you's. Following this, at 11:15 a.m., we will proceed with the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon. At 11:30 a.m., it's time to kick off "The President's Strikes" event. This will be followed by a session of social play starting at 11:35 a.m. Afterward, at 1:00 p.m., we will gather for a BBQ featuring sausages and burgers provided. We kindly ask attendees to bring a dish to share.

JULY

4th July - Pie & Peas Supper at The Top Brink pub                                                                                           

Supper  starting at approx. 9.30 after  your exertions on the court enjoying a well-earned drink while discussing the shots you nearly won ! Non players welcome.

14th July - Pimms Wimbledon Social Tournament at the club 

Join us on the middle Sunday of Wimbledon to celebrate with a few glasses of Pimms, strawberries, a raffle, and a social tennis tournament. The event starts at 10:30 am, entry fee £5.00. The tournament will follow an American format with handicapping. Partners will change every round, and individuals will keep their own scores. Since it's Wimbledon, after each round, enjoy a small glass of Pimms, sangria, or non-alcoholic punch. The number of rounds will depend on the number of entrants. Prizes will be awarded for 1st place and perhaps a few fun categories.

AUGUST

1st August - Pie & Pies Supper at The Top Brink pub.  Another chance to chat about  the evenings play, missed shots, bad line calls & excuses,over supper with your fellow  members. Start time approx 9.30pm

 
4th August  The Webster Morton Trophy - The clubs one-day tournament open to all members ( excluding A team players) with finals set for September 29th, coinciding with the Club Finals. 

Thursday 22nd August - End of Season Curry 🍛 at Card’amon, Hebden Bridge. 19:00 for 19:30. 

SEPTEMBER

Wednesday 25th September - End of Season Meal 🥘 at The Top Brink Inn, Todmorden. 19:00 for 19:30 ( pre orders required)

29th September - Finals day for The Hollins Open club tournament & The Webster Morton  trophy
Join us to witness the thrilling finals featuring men’s and ladies singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and the Webster Morton finals. Sit back, relax, savor a drink, and indulge in delicious food while enjoying the matches.

OCTOBER

4th October - League Presentation Evening hosted by Cleckheaton Tennis Club ( Venue to be decided)                         

The league presentation evening brings together all the teams you've faced throughout the season, featuring food, raffles and trophy presentations for the league champions, and to cap it off, a DJ spinning tunes for some post-awards dancing fun! 

6th October - Reserved date for the club finals

11th October Friday Quiz Night @ the clubhouse 

Come and join the quiz master for an evening’s entertainment at the club, fun games and not so hard quiz questions

20th October - Pam's Tournament at the club house. 

Pam's Tournament is held in memory of Pam Panas, who passed away at the age of 55. Pam wasn't focused on winning tournaments but enthusiastically participated in everything. The tournament follows an American format, with players changing partners every set. There are no prizes or winners, but rather a fun and lighthearted atmosphere. Participants compete for awards like the best shot off the frame, highest lob, and best outfit.

NOVEMBER

2nd November  - Presidents Party at the clubhouse 

A themed evening with fancy dress, 3 course meal (cooked by the members) please bring your own drinks. Lots of sillyness, inclduing games and community singing!

22nd November - Race night at the Fielden Hall -

Stay tuned for details on the upcoming race night—a fantastic fundraiser for the club! Expect a fully stocked bar, enticing raffles, and thrilling sponsored races to make it an unforgettable evening.

DECEMBER

13th December - Christmas Meal and trophy presentations evening at the Top Brink pub.