A pleasant October evening saw sixteen enthusiastic players, including several of our new coaching members, gathered on the tennis courts for a night of fun, camaraderie, and friendly competition. The participants were divided into four teams, taking inspiration from the Davis Cup format. Team Australia, Team Serbia, Team USA, and Team Great Britain competed over six rounds, each lasting 15 minutes. Coach Martin added a dash of pressure with a countdown timer and rounds featuring unique challenges, like clean volleys and the elusive ace serve, to instantly win the game whatever the score! Team Great Britain emerged as the champions, narrowly defeating Team Australia. Congratulations to Karen Clark (Captain), Christine Czarnecki, Mark and Daniel Eldridge for their well-deserved victory. Loook out for details of the next midweek tournament on Wednesday 15th November.
Month: October 2023
End of Season American Tournament
Thirty nine players competed over six rounds in the club’s End of Summer Season American Tournament with eventual winners being Darren Glover and Tash Hilsum. Well done to both! They were presented with the Beresford Marshall and Deb Saund Memorial Trophies. Thanks to Steve for organising and all those who played and spectated.
Presentation Night 2023
An excellent evening at the club for the presentation of this year’s summer club tournament trophies. Our Chairperson, Bez, presented the winners of each event with their trophies. Two additional presentations included Club Captain Steve’s choice of Player of the Year which went to Duncan Taylor, and Sarah Ball was given a framed photograph which will be hung in the clubhouse to recognise her recent achievement – Ladies 55+ Racketlon World Champion! Thanks to Angela and Karen for looking after the bar, Marion for her delicious homemade patés, Gill and Linda for organising the rest of the food, and to everyone who came along to support the event.