by Gillian Sanderson | Sep 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Despite the weather’s best efforts to disrupt the night, sixteen participants braved the conditions to take part in coach Martin’s midweek tournament. This was a mixed doubles event where players had a different partner for each tiebreak round. It was...
by Gillian Sanderson | Sep 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Success for club members at the Leigh & Westcliff Summer Tournament Finals Day which took place at the club. Chrissie had two wins, one with fellow club member Suzy in the Ladies Doubles Plate event, and the other with partner Jon Lee in the Mixed Vets Doubles....
by Gillian Sanderson | Sep 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
A fantastic day at the club for the team tennis event to raise funds for Lloyd Burton. We had eight teams taking part, three from Westcliff Lawn along with teams from David Lloyd Basildon, Deanes, Hadleigh Park, Kent Elms and Westcliff Hard. There were six players in...
by Gillian Sanderson | Sep 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to club member Dan Thrale who has won the Mens Doubles title at the Police Sports UK Tennis Championships 2023! Whilst Dan wasn’t able to retain his mens singles title this year, losing 7-6, 7-5 to the eventual winner, Dan won the Mens Doubles...
by Gillian Sanderson | Sep 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Excellent tennis at our Club Championship Finals Day. Well done to all players who reached finals and congratulations to the winners! The Ladies Singles title went to Chrissie Christou, the first time Chrissie has won the event, whilst Dan Thrale took the Mens Singles...
by Gillian Sanderson | Aug 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Another enjoyable social event at the club for social tennis and Mexican style supper afterwards. A delicious spread of food provided by Ashley thank you!
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...
