by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
At the recent Leigh & Westcliff Platinum Ball, trophies and certificates were presented to captains/players of our successful teams for the last three completed seasons. These included our Ladies 2 and Mixed 3 teams in Winter 2021/22, our Ladies 3, Mens 3 and...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Great to see some of our own junior members reaching the final stages of events at the Westcliff Lawn Half Term Junior Tournament. This was a three day Grade 4 open tournament with nine singles events for various ages. In the 8&U Mixed Singles event, Finn Fordham...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Great to see Westleigh School enjoying use of our courts last month for their Mini Tennis Festival. 110 pupils took part on the day. Thanks to Graham and other club members who helped to make the event a success. Pictures and photos can be seen here.
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
What a turnout for this year’s Captain’s Day! About 65 members, family and friends came to the club at some point during the day to enjoy a BBQ lunch, social tennis in the afternoon and/or afternoon tea. Many were there for all three!! And in...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Westcliff Lawn has held a first stage “Play Your Way To Wimbledon” tournament for our club junior members. The winners of the four events played now have the opportunity to compete in County or Regional finals to try for a place in the National finals to...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Great to see club members Freddy and George Ward benefiting from a doubles coaching session from Ken Skupski, current international player and doubles specialist. Ken visited Westcliff Lawn and spent 3 hours on court with the boys. Ken intends to continue coaching...
by Gillian Sanderson | May 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Another successful social event was held at the club this month – our French themed tennis and supper evening. Unfortunately no photos taken of those who came dressed for the occasion in blue, red and white, sorry! But some food photos instead –...
by Gillian Sanderson | May 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
During the Easter Holiday run of tournaments, club members Freddy and George Ward won the 16&U Grade 3 Boys Doubles at Gosling, and were runners up in a Mens Grade 3 Doubles event at Garons. Their success continued this month at the Grove Grade 3 Open Doubles...
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...