September 2007

NEWSLETTER
September 2007

FROM THE OFFICE

Visitor Fees
Again we need to remind members of their responsibility for paying for their guests. Those who do not bother are denying the club valuable income. If you are bringing a guest you will also need to bring, in change, £2.50 x 1 for juniors or £2.50 x 2 for adults to purchase stamps in the club foyer to stick into the Visitors book alongside your guest’s details.

Dogs
We would ask that if you bring your dogs along to the club that you keep them tied up outside and do not bring them into the clubhouse, thank you.

Language
We have received complaints regarding the use of foul language. Please do not use foul language anywhere on the club grounds as it may cause offence to others.

Saturday 29th September is New Member’s Day
The General Committee has extended an invitation to all members who have joined in the last 12 months, to come along to the club from 12pm. We would like as many members as possible to attend this event to make our New Members feel welcome. There will be activities for the juniors from 12pm til 2pm followed by Tennis Social and a Squash Social for adults. From 4pm we are hosting a showcase Tennis Mens Doubles Tournament – Nick Fulwood and Jeremy Bates return to the club to remind us how to play. Refreshments are available all afternoon. If anyone would like to help sponsor this day (we are a registered charity after all) please contact the office.

Saturday 15th December Christmas Function
The social committee have come up with the idea of a Christmas function at the club on this date. This is in addition to John Taylor’s annual mince pies and mulled wine fest. We are looking to members to commit to this financially by the end of October, to get things in place before we all get busy with Christmas. We want member feedback about this; please reply to this email.
A) Are you willing to commit that early?
B) Do you want a cheap night out with homemade food and Christmas Music?
C) Will you pay extra to get a disco or band, marquee and caterers?

TENNIS NEWS

Congratulations to club member and coach Marc Beckles, who won the U21 event at this summer’s LTA Junior Open Tournament held at Radlett. Number two seed, Marc, beat number three seed Alex Bull 6-7(3) 7-6(5) 6-2.

G is very pleased to welcome to his coaching team, former tour player Guy Thomas. Guy is 22 and was world ranked 22 when playing in the U18’s. He is the only British player who has beaten Marcos Baghdatis and has recorded a win over Greg Rusedski. He will be concentrating on junior performance and adult coaching

Watford and District Tennis League Results:
MENS LADIES MIXED
A – 1st in Division 2 A – 4th in Division 1 A- 5th in Division 1
B – 5th in Division 2 B – 6th in Division 2 B – 6th in Division 3
C – 2nd in Division 6 C – 2nd in Division 6
D – 5TH in Division 6
Thank you to all the team captains for your hard work, well done everyone who turned out for their club. G will be in touch soon regarding next year’s leagues.

Court Availability
We are now utilising the computerised booking system to show tennis court availability. Specific courts will be booked out for all club activities and home matches against other clubs. You can view the bookings on the terminal in the club foyer or via the club website. You do not have to log on to the system or set up passwords to look at the court availability. This will benefit the members, in that they can see if courts are available before fixing up league matches or friendlies and can see what is happening at the club.
For Adults
The next Ladies American Tournament and Lunch is on Tuesday 25th September. Sign up sheet is in the club foyer. £2.50 entry fee includes lunch.
Rusty Rackets continues every Monday on courts 4 -6. For those returning to the game after a break, session runs 8pm-9.30pm. New boy Guy will be helping current coach Jordan Miles. Cost £5 for members and £10 for non-members.
Coffee Morning has started again after a short break, every Thursday on courts 4-6 or 7-9. The session runs 9.30am – 11am and is open to all standards. Guy will also be the coach for this. Cost £5 for members and £10 for non-members.
Adult Drills is back after the summer break, every Thursday on courts 4 -6. The session runs 8pm – 9.30pm; the coaches will be Paul McArdle and Guy Thomas. Cost £5 for members and £10 for non-members.
G will be overseeing all these activities.

For Juniors
Tennis School has resumed after the summer break, lessons for all ages and abilities. Contact G Chhina on 07793 319847 for advice on which group is best suited to your child.
The Junior Tennis Social has started again each Friday in term time. This runs 5pm-7pm for children in school years reception to year 6 and 7pm- 9pm for children at secondary school. Pleas to parents, if you are allocated to do your bit on the parent rota, please turn up for your session or arrange for someone to cover for you. The Mini-Tennis Grand Prix tournaments start up again this term, dates attached, also on junior tennis noticeboard.

SQUASH NEWS

Beginners and Returners Courses Squash and Tennis - Tuesdays 8-9.30pm
Join one of our Tennis or Squash Classes. Start any Tuesday. Members and Non-Members welcome. Prices start from £25 for 5-week course.

Daytime Squash - Wednesdays 10-11:15am
Now the season has almost started again, come along to get fit and brush up your squash. There is practice, drills and games every Wednesday £5.

Monthly Squash Competition - Saturday 6th October 4 - 6:30pm
Everyone is welcome to enter this competition. Simply email your mobile number to squash coach DerekJThorpe@hotmail.com  . The competition is good for all standards. Play starts at 4pm and will last just over 2 hours, followed by a light snack and drinks in the bar.