Newsletter Where did the Summer go? September/October 2015 Read on for details Club Contacts Chairman Chris French 07702 831538 Secretary Angi Collins Treasurer Sheila Williams Coach Matt Ward 07882 267971 Committee Clare Dowzer - Juniors Ross Gleig Keith Hopkins David Maultby - Membership Mark Smith - Website Contact E-Mail Address Hodsow Lane, Pocklington YO42 2NH Website www.pocklingtontennis.com As the Club moves into the winter season it can look back on some huge changes that have taken place. We have a brand new clubhouse and six wonderful courts in a wonderful location, and we await news on further funding which will enable the Club to develop further. On the court the teams have done very well considering many were promoted a year ago. A big thank you to the team captains who spend many hours gathering a team together. It has been great to see the younger members of the Club, not only being given chance to prove their abilities, but forcing themselves forward with their play and results on court. Well done to everyone! It is that time of year again! If you would like the chance of Wimbledon tickets, you must be a British Tennis Member and you must Opt in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ groups/118890371511778/ Club Sessions REMINDER All match subs should be paid into to the treasurer, Sheila and more importantly any outstanding Membership subscriptions!!!! Saturday 10.30am onwards Sunday 10.30am onwards Housekeeping. Please be aware the Tennis Club is all of our responsibilities. We should all endeavour to keep it tidy and clean. Where necessary please empty bins and take rubbish away. If you use a cup, wash it up and please put it away. Please do not take glass onto the courts and take plastic bottles away with you. Thanks IMPORTANT - Make sure the Clubhouse is locked and the gate in the car park is locked and secure when you leave. Thank you
Keys Newsletter Page 2 Keys to the Clubhouse are available to senior members from Chris French for a cost of 5 Pocklington Tennis Club Clothing The Tennis Club have arranged with Sue at the Schoolwear Shop, 62 High Street, Holme on Spalding Moor YO43 4EN (Tel: 01430 860966) to obtain tennis clothing which is embroidered with the Club s logo (Pictured right). Price examples are : (All including embroidery) Childs Polo 7 Adults Polo 10 Ladies Fit 12 Sue can order almost any make of clothing in, therefore almost all different qualities too. There is a minimum of four items per order. Embroidery of the logo is charged at 2.50 per item, but can only be embroidered on brand new items. Tennis Club Social Scene Tickets are now available for the Bonfire Party from a Committee Member or e-mail us on See you there! If anyone would like to assist or have any ideas for other social events please contact Angi Collins. The Club will welcome any help to put on fundraising events. It is your Club! Thank you
Newsletter Page 3 A Successful Year for Rebecca Hill Rebecca has enjoyed another successful summer season playing in some National & Regional tournaments in her current age group under 16's as well as playing up in some under 18's & Open Women's events. She has now managed to reduce her rating down to 3.2 & is currently ranked 5th in Yorkshire in her age group. Rebecca has also enjoyed playing in our 1st mixed team who won the Driffield League & our Ladies 1st Team which successfully maintained their place in Division 1 of the York League. Also, Rebecca for the last two seasons has been invited to play for York Tennis Club in their Yorkshire League Team. Despite summer coming to a close, Rebecca will continue to train over the winter and has to been invited to County Training sessions & will be competing in the LTA Winter Tournaments. Rebecca has also been assisting Matt Ward at some of the Clubs coaching sessions & is hoping to gain her Level 1 coaching award later this year. The Club wishes Rebecca well, not only being a credit to herself and her family, but the Club too! Well done! If you would like an article or piece of news in the newsletter that is relevant to the Tennis Club please send the information via e-mail Many thanks
News of the Club Tournament Page 4 The Club held the annual Tournament in August sponsored by EMBARQUE TRAVEL with Finals Day in early September. Some great tennis was played and enjoyed by all. The results did not go far from form, but it was great to see the younger players coming through and challenging the senior players Men's Singles Trevor Loten bt Damian Galloway 6-4 6-2 Ladies Singles Rebecca Hill bt Victoria Bland 6-0 6-1 Men's Singles Plate Stuart Barnett bt Kieran Dowzer 6-1 6-2 Men's Doubles Trevor Loten & Damian Galloway bt Matt Ward & Jack Wood 4-6 6-3 6-1 Ladies Doubles Rebecca Hill & Victoria Bland bt Helen Whilesmith & Fiona Lambert 6-0 6-1 Men's Doubles Plate Nick Boyd & Joe Thompson bt Dave Maultby & Nigel Bartram 6-3 6-3 Ladies Doubles Plate Josephine Nuttmans & Melinda Watson bt Helen Fairey & Louise Durkin 5-7 6-0 6-3 Mixed Doubles Matt Ward & Rebecca Hill bt Adam Smith & Victoria Bland 6-2 6-3 And last but most definitely not least... Mixed Doubles Plate Stu art Barnett & Val French bt John Wood & Josephine Nuttmans 6-3 6-2 Well done to everyone who took part.
Pictures from the Tournament Page 5 Winners of 2015 Pocklington Tennis Club Tournament Damian pleased to parade a proper trophy this year and not a sugar bowl! York Men s Tennis We are looking to a member to take over the captaincy of the team in the York League who play on a Sunday morning. This team has the whole mens membership to pick from. If you Stuart and Val with the Mixed Plate would like to take part in the team in the Sunday morning Don t forget your tickets please speak to a member of the committee. We do not want to see this team drop out. to the Firework Party!!