by Gillian Sanderson | Aug 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Another Penzance Open is over. An amazing job done by Steve refereeing the tournament in challenging weather conditions and with an increased number of entries. Took it all in his stride as usual! In gale force winds on finals day, Gill with partner Bryn (Penzance)...
by Gillian Sanderson | Aug 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to club member, Sarah Ball, who competed at the 2023 Federation of International Racketlon World Championships in Rotterdam and won gold in the Women’s +55 Singles to become a WORLD CHAMPION!! Racketlon involves playing four racket sports...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jul 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wins on Southend & District Summer Tournament Finals Day for club members Sarah Ball and Duncan Taylor in the Mixed Senior Doubles and also Adam Dugmore in the Mens Plate Singles. Well done! Commiserations to Alison Sutcliffe who lost in the Ladies Senior Singles...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jul 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Leigh & Westcliff Summer leagues are now over. An excellent season for all our teams! Our Mixed 2 team won Division 2 of the Mixed League, whilst Mixed 4 also took top spot in Division 5. Mixed 1 came 4th in Division 1, Mixed 3 were runners up in Division 4...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jul 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Fantastic achievement Dan! 29 sets played over 13.5 hours from 8.00am until 9.30pm. Part of the “Patrick Challenge” to raise money for the Stroke Association, after Dan’s father/club member Pat suffered a severe stroke last year. Dan’s tennis...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jul 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have a close look at the names on this. Two of our members Bill and Mark are included! Many thanks for all your hard work at the club ensuring our clubhouse, courts and grounds are always at their best for members to enjoy. Definitely brilliant volunteers!
by Gillian Sanderson | Jul 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Excellent quiz night at the club thanks to quizmaster Bez. Five teams tackled some tough multimedia questions over 10 rounds, with each round ending on an optional “double or lose your points by answering” question! Congratulations to the winning team...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Excellent day at the club for this year’s Captain’s Day. We couldn’t have been luckier with the weather! The day started with free sessions at club coaching morning and the chance for everyone there to meet new Head Coach Oli who is taking over the...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Another successful social event at the club with tennis and supper in the clubhouse afterwards. Delicious pizzas and salad thanks to Ashley and Andrea, followed by tiramisu made by Gill. Thanks also to Angela and Karen for looking after the bar, and Jane for leading...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of a new Head Coach at the club, Oli Mason. Oli has over 15 years’ coaching experience and for the past few years has been the performance coach at Thorpe Bay LTC. He has completed the Professional Tennis Registry level...
