by Gillian Sanderson | May 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
A great evening at the club to celebrate the completion of the new LED floodlights on courts 3, 4 and 5. We were joined by friends from Penzance Tennis Club – Birte, Des, Keith, Elaine, Helena and Joyce – plus Rod from Nottingham, who like many of our own...
by Gillian Sanderson | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
This new event proved popular with all ages enjoying their usual coaching sessions with an emphasis on fun and games plus the chance to try out the ball machine and test their serving speed. This was followed by Parent/Adult & Junior Doubles competitions split...
by Gillian Sanderson | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Wonderful weather brought members flocking to the club for our traditional Good Friday social tennis session. Great to see all the courts in use and spectators too! A headcount of 65! Thanks to Steve for his efficient organising as ever, and to Hazel for providing...
by Gillian Sanderson | Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Twenty four members competed in our Start of Season American Tournament and the eventual winners were Christine Phillips and Chris Rackham. Congratulations to both! We were pleased to welcome back to the club Deb Saund’s husband Paul and brother-in-law Dave to...
by Gillian Sanderson | Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Leigh & Westcliff winter league season is now over and two WLTC teams finished in 1st place in their respective divisions. Jane’s Mixed 3 team were champions of Division 4, with a massive 51 points out of a possible 60. A few players in the team were...
by Gillian Sanderson | Mar 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Aaron Hilsum and Stefan Protic both recently represented Essex in the Boys 18 & Under County Cup competition with Aaron winning two of his singles matches to help Essex secure second place in their division. For Aaron, this was the second consecutive weekend of...
by Gillian Sanderson | Mar 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Commiserations to our Ladies Seniors team who lost in the final of the Essex Winter Knock Out Cup competition against opponents Frinton. The team fought hard losing two of the three rubbers on championship tiebreaks. Well done to all for reaching the final. Players...
by Gillian Sanderson | Mar 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
All the finals were close fought matches, particularly the Ladies and Mens Doubles, which each went to the wire with a deciding game at 5-5 in the third set. Great handicapping as usual by tournament organiser, Steve! Chrissie and Karen were victorious in the Ladies...
by Gillian Sanderson | Feb 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Our next project – new LED floodlights on courts 4, 5 and 6 – gets a mention in the Echo. After damage occurred recently to the existing lights between courts 4 and 5, those lights have been removed so courts 4 and 5 are safe to play on though with...
by Gillian Sanderson | Feb 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Southend & District Winter Tournament successes on finals day for Tim Willcock and Gill Sanderson in the Mixed Senior Doubles, plus Jason Watkins with partner Richard (Westcliff Hard) in the Mens Senior Doubles. Commiserations to Dan Thrale who was defending his...
