First some re-arranged dates – the annual President’s Day Senior/ Junior tournament will be played on Sunday 7th October starting at 2:30pm (sign in by 2:15pm). This is a yellow ball event. There will be a draw for partners and each Senior will play with a Junior. Seniors only have a first serve, Juniors who have played regular league tennis will play as “Seniors”. The first stage will be played as a round robin with champions tie-breaks. Knockout and place play-offs will be between 4pm and 5pm. Prize presentation 5.30pm followed by food. Entry forms will be in the clubhouse or enter by e-mail ballabreck@manx.net. Entry fee: Seniors £3 and Juniors £2.
The club Closed Championships will be held over two weekends – Seniors on 15th and 16th September and Juniors on 22nd and 23rd September. Forms available shortly or enter by e-mail ianwatsonpts@manx.net.
The re-arranged Equiom Junior Open is now from 13th October to 20th October. More details later.
Some of our players had success in the Ramsey Town Cup last week, with Charlotte Clarke winning the Women’s Singles and Sarah Long runner-up and as partners they won the Women’s Doubles. Sean Drewry won the Men’s Singles with Nerius Gricevicius runner-up. Nerius was also runner-up in the Men’s and Mixed Doubles
Junior club coaching will re-commence on Saturday 6th September with Red ball at 12noon and 1pm, then other squads from Monday 8th including Orange ball on Tuesday's from 5.30pm and Wednesday's from 4.30pm. If you wish to take part or are not sure of the time you should attend, please contact the club coach by e-mail ianwatsonpts@manx.net.