July 2014

Essex Tennis Clubs lead the way!

We are pleased to report that currently 23 clubs in the County have taken advantage of the AE Grant offer towards the cost of purchasing the iPAD AED defibrillator.

First Ladies Invitational Singles Event held at Redbridge Sports & Leisure

The first of the Essex ladies invitational singles events was held at
Redbridge Sports and Leisure on Sunday and Monday 15th and16th May. The event was organised by Melanie Holmes, the selection committee and financially supported entirely by Essex Tennis.

Ticket 2 Tokyo

Theydon Bois 6th Annual Mini Tennis Tournament

The 6^th Annual Mini Tournament took place once again at Theydon Bois Tennis Club – a hugely popular tournament with children and adults alike occasion!

Some clubs are happy to just coast along others go the extra mile .....

Matches are played, won and lost every week. What is unique with this story however is the way in which everyone rallied together to support this one team through its evolution from leisure play in a park to competing within the Essex Tennis Men’s League.

Essex U10 Boys take second place in the County Cup Regional Finals

The Essex Boys Team had a successful weekend and secured second place. This event consisted of five counties, Essex, Middlesex, Berkshire, Oxford and the Channel Islands.

Essex U10 Girls take third place in the County Cup Regional Finals

A great weekend was had by all with Essex taking third place behind Middlesex and Oxfordshire. The Essex team was represented by Grace Leigh, Ananya Vartak, Kayleigh Hale, Iman Khan along with travelling reserve Azra Ozerin.

Essex U12 Girls win through to the National Finals of the County Cup

The Essex girls won through to the national finals of the U12 girls county cup in emphatic style over this last weekend. The team was made up of Annali Ollivelle, Arabella Moen, Ahslie Hale, Eleanor Baglow and Abigail Michelow.

Essex Winter Series Finals Day at Redbridge Sports and Leisure

The Essex Winter Series Finals are the result of some 30 1 day ratings events played indoors during the winter. This year the finals took place on the weekend of 26/27 April.

Blazing sunshine for the Redbridge Sports Centre Weekend Tournament

Blazing sunshine was the order of the weekend for Redbridge Sports Centre 2 day junior grade 4 tournament.

Tennis Coach required at The Deanes Indoor Tennis Centre

As a result of the thriving tennis programme, The Deanes Indoor Tennis Team are now looking to expand by recruiting an additional tennis coach.

One week left to claim free tennis balls!!

Clubs don't miss out on your free tennis balls. Less than a week left now to claim your free tennis balls. Redemption forms for the Slazenger Bakers Dozen Incentive Scheme have already been sent to your Treasurer and Club Secretary. If your club hasn't received a form contact Celine at the County office

Westcliff Hardcourt LTC Great British Weekend a hugh success!

"Our GBTW was superb. We decided to make it a 1-day event and put EVERYTHING into it. The whole club rallied together. We had over 50 guests and offered them free coaching throughout the day."

World Record Event at Epping LTC

The attempt for the largest Tennis lesson went really well this year. We had over 160 people taking part of all ages and ability.

Essex U8 Boys take first place in the Regional County Event

Essex regained the boys top spot winning the final 5.1 against Herts.Strength in depth was the key and it was a great team effort.

Essex Men have fantastic build up to County Week

Essex Men prepared for the County Week over the weekend in the Leo Lyle Championship played at Thorpe Bay LTC.

Essex Girls win in the Scottish Junior National Championship

Two Essex Players have clinched the girls U12 Doubles title in the Scottish Junior National Championships Grade 2 event narrowly missed the Singles title also.

Tax Relief for Sports Clubs

The Government has announced the expansion of the Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) tax relief scheme, which could benefit a further 40,000 grassroots sports clubs across the UK. In addition tax free limits for earnings from club bars, cafes and venue hire will also be raised.

Essex U12s Girls take third place in the County Cup National Finals

Big Congratulations to Ashlie, Arabella,Annali and Abigail for a fantastic 3rd place in the U12 County Cup National Finals at Bolton. They beat Avon and Yorkshire before losing to a strong Warwickshire team and finally beating Lancs to take third place.