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Tennis Championships 2025 

Firstly, I'd like to say a massive thank you to everyone who took part in this year's Club Championships. Many of you entered knowing that you might not win, but you still joined in to support the club and our thriving tennis section. That spirit is what makes this event so special, and it continues to grow stronger every year.

A full report will be published in the coming week once the last few finals have been completed. In the meantime, you can view this year's Roll of Honour via the link below. Role of Honour 2025 

Finals Day was unfortunately hit by rain, and it was a real shame that many of our finalists didn't get the chance to showcase their skills on the big stage. But this is Wales, and the weather is always a challenge. One day, hopefully, we'll have indoor courts to protect these great occasions!

We're already looking forward to next year and hoping for much better luck with the sunshine.

Thank you once again for making the Club Championships such a success. 

David Williams

The club would like to send its thanks to David for running such a high quality event over the last 2 months. Despite the challenges of the weather, trophies have been won, presentations made, photos taken and smiles all round.  Full report next month . 

Padel 

The sport of padel is growing in popularity and The Club’s Board of Directors (BoD) has been exploring the opportunities and challenges of introducing Padel facilities as ST&SC. At the AGM in April, it was agreed to set up a padel working group to investigate further. John Turner recently shared a quotation received from Faveretti, a high end provider, for the supply and installation of two padel courts on an existing tennis court at £160k (including VAT & lights) but without a canopy. On Monday 29 September the “BoD” spent two hours with a group of six Club members to review progress and hear their thoughts. The members had been nominated by those who had signed the call for an EGM a few weeks ago. Three possible options for siting two padel courts, financing options and possible interaction with Sports Wales, City and Council of Swansea and the University were explained. The working party has been reestablished to progress this project and report to the BoD within the next 90 days and is being Chaired by David Seal and includes Ellinore Lightbody, John Turner and Dan Anderson. 

Mens Changing Rooms 

The changing rooms will be having a long awaited refurbishment in the coming weeks. Further details will follow regarding the impact on members whilst the works are taking place.   S Anderson 

Successes - Congratulations to - 

 

• Michaela won gold at  the Newport pickleball event - the club has a pickle ball set if any members want to have a go at another growing racket (bat) sport.  
• Mashhour Gadalla (Tito)  won the U13 Welsh Open Junior Squash title. 
• Lily Thomas won the Welsh U18 Doubles Tennis 
• Jenny Burrows & Chris Hill won the Welsh Seniors )65 Mixed doubles
• Hugh Griffiths played Racketball  in a Welsh invitation team- narrowly losing to England 14:12 in 5th game.  

Please let us know of any other achievements to celebrate next month. 

Defib Training with  Craig Jones 

5.30pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th.October

Contact Craig to book a space.  07855 269495. 

Squash updates - 

New Squash Coach  - Ben Hardwidge  

The club is pleased to welcome Ben Hardwidge as our new Full time Squash Coach. Ben reached high levels in his junior career as a player - Following a break from the sport he has returned as a Level 2 coach in squash. Working in both Llanelli and Swansea he will be providing a range of coaching opportunities for all club members and potential new members. We wish him well in this new post and look forward to further developments in squash & racketball. Contact Ben on 07889707637   hardwidgesquash@gmail.com.

The  club would like to thank Jenny Burrows who has provided a solid base over the past few years for the future development of squash  in the club.

Junior Coaching Sessions Winter 2025 - :

• Fridays 4:00–4:45 pm (Ages 6–10) – £6 per session
• Fridays 4:45–5:30 pm (Ages 10+) – £7 per session

For more information or to enrol your children, please contact Ben Hardwidge at 07889 707637.

Squash 

A successful doubles tournament was held alongside the Tennis finals - it was a welcome distraction from the rain and is an interesting spectator sport. 

West Glam Open - Enter now to secure your place in the 2nd year of this tournament.  
 

Tennis

End Summer Season Tennis Team Reports  will follow in a separate post as there is much to celebrate this season. 

 

Cardio Tennis 

Returns on Tuesday evenings during Social tennis 6.15 - 745.  

 

Survey 789 last opportunity to have your say.  

Survey Link

 

 Torquay  Tennis trip

Excellent weekend spent at Torquay club - 17 members traveled south and took part in challenge social matches. No one knows who won but fun was had by all. The weather was stunning on Saturday for tennis matches. Rain and wind on Sunday didn't stop competitive pickle ball, social padel and  table tennis which  along with a little sea paddle completed a very enjoyable weekend .

Thanks to Marc Lloyd Evans for organising, and this event will be repeated again with invitation open to all. 

EVENTS -  FORTHCOMING DATES for Diary

World Squash Day 11th Oct - watch out for further details 

Defib Training 14th & 16th Oct  - contact Craig for details 07855 269495. 

WGO 2025 - 25-26th Oct  enter here 

Welsh Squash Championships Dec - National event run by Squash Wales and showcasing the best players in Wales - including World No 4 Joel Makin. 

Social Tennis 

Tuesday 6.15 Mix in plus cardio tennis 

Thursday 10am  Ladies Morning

Saturday 2pm Mix in 

Sunday 10 am - Mens Doubles 

Social Squash

Friday 6.15 pm Mix in 

Thanks to 

Martin Sheppard & Nigel Murphy for the repairs to the shed roof and provision of a water Butt to assist the band of gardening elves who keep the flower beds tended. 

 

Blast from the past - 2 club members still making the newsletter !!! 

(Names & Date …. Answers on a postcard to ….)

 

Any items of news please forward to Wendy for the next newsletter.