ManorPark TRUST TENNIS SECTION Autumn Newsletter 2012

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INDOOR COURT BOOKING at

Indoor courts can now be booked online. The website booking system has been extended with added lines for both the indoor courts and the clay courts (see below). It is anticipated that this will encourage more intensive use of the third indoor court (court A) which is available to club members at times when the County has use of indoor courts B & C. The following changes have been made affecting all court bookings, indoor and outdoor:it is not now possible to cancel a booking at less than 24 hours notice and the advance booking limit has been reduced to 20 days. MACIT specific issues are discussed on the next page.

New Clay Courts

The opportunity has been taken to convert the tarmac courts 14 15 down beyond the indoor courts into synthetic clay courts as shown in the action picture below. A heavy duty carpet has been laid over the tarmac and overlaid with deep red sand. The result is a surface on which balls are slowed and lifted as they bounce. This change, supported by the LTA, should help members, especially aspiring juniors, to improve their technique on slow courts. Members are encouraged to try out the new surface (complete with new netting round the courts). Court access is with a standard court key. Please remember to sweep the lines after play. Pay & Play is now available on the top acrylic courts.

New Bar Development

As you know the club now has planning permission, contractors for the project are being sought and the work is due to begin in March 2013. And above all the LTA has already confirmed that a 100K interest free loan is being made available to match the 100K already beingcommitted by the club.

Members have also contributed nearly 10K by signing up to the various fund raising schemes outlined in the Chairman’s letter. However, more funding is required, so if you have not already supported this scheme, do try and do so now!

Both the £250 loyalty card and the £250 membership card provide a refund of all your capital after 10 yearsplus a substantial discount nowon either your subscription or bar sales.So for those who get involved it really is a win win situation and a far better way for the club to raise funds rather than paying bank interest on a loan.

In addition the application for the 50K grant is being resubmitted in September to Sport England, along with letters of support from MHDC and Governing Bodies, but the more signatures we have the better. Do look for the sign up sheet in the club house now and add your signature.

Amazingly there are still members who seem unaware of what is planned for the clubhouse and how they can help so do please talk to each other and help to get the message across!

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CLUB SOCIAL EVENTS

Charity TournamentWednesday 5 September

Table Tennis / SquashFriday 14 September

Mixed Doubles and

Presentation BarbecueSunday 16 September

Autumn Golf DayFriday 21 September

Tennis Section AGMWednesday 10 October

Horse Race EventFriday 17 November

Club New Year DinnerSaturday 9 Feb 2013

Tennis & Bowls QuizFriday 8 March 2013

New Season EveningTuesday 2 April 2013

Wimbledon BallotMay 2013

Tennis ClinicJune 2013

Tournament FinalsJuly 2013

Coming Events

Please look at the events schedule above and make some diary entries. Last year the mixed doubles event was well supported and good fun even though it had to be played indoorsdue to pouring rain. There may still be time to enter for Sunday 16 September. Ian Powell is arranging the autumn golf day at Puckrup Hall near Tewkesbury on Friday 21 September. Please ring him for more details. A horse race event was organised successfully last year and another is planned for the clubhouse on Saturday 17 November. The New Year Dinner in February is a highlight of the social programme and the tennis and bowls quiz in March forms the reciprocal event to an enjoyable summer evening on the bowling green.

MACIT Issues

Malvern and County Indoor Tennis is part of the Manor Park Trust but is run independently of the tennis section. Tennis members are automatically members of MACIT but it is possible to be a MACIT member only. The subscription is £40 for the membership year starting October 1st. All indoor court use is subject to court fees which in winter are £8 per court per session off-peak and £16 per court per session at peak time. Members must book sessions before play which can be done at an online terminal on the central table or on the internet at home. Members have to pay for full sessions with no half or part sessions bookable or payable. Do not try to evade these rules. MACIT needs fees income to cover its costs including loan repayment.

Junior News

ManorPark’s 14 year old Ellie Fleming won the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Road to WimbledonCounty finals held at ManorPark.In April and May tennis clubs in the two counties run events for both boys and girls and then each club winner and runnerqualify for the county finals.Ellie then won through to the National Finals this year held at the Bank of England Sports Ground. She narrowly failed to win through in her initial box league but reached the semi final of the Consolation Event and had a great time. Other ManorPark players who gained a place in the county finals were Katy Lewin in the girl’s event and in the boy’s event Paddy Hyde and Harry Chadwick. Paddy reached the semi finals.

TENNIS COACHING
All Sessions begin week beginning 17th September. For information needed to enrol please see details in the clubhouse or ring Jane Poynder on 01684 574435.

ADULT COACHING PROGRAMME

Cardio Tennis

Monday 1.30 to 2.30 & 4.30 to 5.30 p.m.

Adult Groups – Indoor Acrylic

.Tuesday 9.00 – 10.30 am

Wednesday 9.30 – 11.00 am & 11.00 – 12.30 pm

JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMME
Teens Tennis 13 years upwards

Mondays and Thursdays 6.30 - 7.30 pm

Older Teens Monday 7.30 – 8.30 pm

Green 9 – 12 years

Mondaysand Thursdays5.30 – 6.30 pm

Red / Orange Mini Tennis 5 - 9 years indoorsMondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 4.30 – 5.30 pm

Saturday 9.00 to 10.00 am

Individual and Small Group Lessons

If you are interested in having individual or small group sessions for either adults or juniors

Ring 01684 574435

Bottle Green Malvern Junior Open

This year’s Grade 3 Event attracted 272 players with boys and girls competing from U8 to U18 as well as the Men’s Open Singles Event.11 players entered from ManorPark and Kate Horsburgh was runner up in the 12U event, Nicola Clarkereached the semi finals in the 16U event and in the doubles Nicola Clarke and Eleanor Fleming were runners up in the 16U Event. Adam Stanton and Tobie Timmermans finished third in the 18U Boys Doubles.Ed Bradford again did an excellent job refereeing the event, ably assisted by Peter Fisher, Jane Smallwood, Felix Goodbody and Keith Pratt. Anna Paisley and her team provided delicious refreshments and the team of ManorParksupervisors ensured that visitors were made welcome but did not stray into other areas!As always our thanks go to Simon Speers and Bottle Green who provide much needed funding, and product, for the event.

ManorPark Tennis Club Finals Day Report

When finals day came rain was pouring down, so play started indoors. Even when the rain eased off mid-morning the courts were still soaking wet so most events were played indoors.

The Ladies Singles was won by last year’s runner up 18 year old Pippa Lewis who defeated 14 year old Ellie Fleming. This was a very good final with both girls playing to a high standard and Pippa managing to win some key points to take the match 7-5 7-5. In the Men’s Singles final Mike Marks defeated Paul Burgess in a very close match, just coming out on top 4-6 6-3 and then 10/8 in a match tie break. Mike teamed up with club coach Chris Skinner to take on Paul Burgess and Rory Guilding in the Men’s Doubles. The first set was extremely tight but Mike and Chris managed to secure it 7-6 in a tie break. They then played with increased confidence and went on to take the 2nd set 6-2. In the Ladies Doubles Jenny Poole and Nicky Perrins retained their title in a closely contested three setter against Ali Tuck and Ali Kirkwood 7-5 3-6 10/7. In the Family Doubles Nicky and Pete Clarke defeated Xac and Tobie Timmermans 6-4 6-3. Nicky then teamed up with Chris Skinner in the Mixed Doubles and in a very entertaining match they beat Paul Burgess and Ellie Fleming 7-6 6-3 In the Men’s over 60 Doubles Peter Sturrock and James Noon retained their trophy defeating Tom Hurley and Nick Hall 6-7 6-3 6-4.

Both the Men’s and Ladies Singles Plate Finals matches were closely contested games with Paula Daniel defeating Tracey Morgan and Simon Kilminster defeating Pete Clarke, both in 3rd set match tie breaks. The Ladies Doubles Plate saw Linda Horniblow and Vicki Hartwright retain their title and Pippa Lewis playing with her father Steve won the Mixed Doubles Plate.

The junior event saw some good play in all age groups. In the mini tennis round robin events the 9U girls winner was Stephanie Combe, the 9U boy’s winner was Reece Taylor Lock and the 10U boy’s winner was Chad Warren. Nicky Clarke and Ellie Fleming battled it out for the 15U title with Nicky managing to retain her title. Paddy Hyde had a successful day winning the 13U Boys Singles and along with Harry Chadwick the 13U Boys Doubles. He also teamed up with Simon Wikeley to finish runner up in the 15U Boys Doubles. This was an exciting final with the winners, Tobie Timmermans and Adam Stanton winning in a 3rd set match tie break. Tobie also took the 15UBoys Singles title and the 17U Mixed Doubles title. His partner in the mixed was 11 year old Georgina Cupper and they defeated brother and sister Simon and Ellen Wikeley in a 3rd set match tie break. Georgina also won the 12U girls title. The boy’s 12U winner was Jamie Hiley.

Main Results

Men’s Singles: Mike Marks bt

Paul Burgess4-6 6-3 10/8.

Ladies Singles: Pippa Lewis bt Ellie Fleming7-5 7-5

Men’s Doubles: Chris Skinner & Mike Marks bt

Paul Burgess & Rory Guilding 7-6 6-2

Ladies Doubles: Jenny Poole & Nicky Perrins bt

Ali Tuck & Ali Kirkwood 7-5 3-6 10/7

Mixed Doubles: Chris Skinner & Nicola Clarke bt

Paul BurgessEllie Fleming7-6 6-3

Family Doubles: Pete & Nicola Clarke bt

Xac & Tobie Timmermans 6-4 6-3

Men’s Vets Doubles: Peter Sturrock & James Noon bt

Nick Hall & Tom Hurley 6-76-3 6-4

Mixed 45s Doubles: Rory Guilding & Jenny Poole

Plate Results

Men's Singles Plate: Simon Kilminster bt

Pete Clarke1-6 7-6 11/9

Ladies Singles Plate: Paula Daniel bt Tracy Morgan

Ladies Doubles Plate: Linda Horniblow & Vicki Hartwright bt Paula Daniel & Trish Gorton 6-1 6-1

Mixed Doubles Plate:Steve & Pippa Lewis bt Lee Smith & Anna Laidler

Mixed 45’s Doubles Plate: James Noon & Linda Horniblow

Junior Results

U9 Boy’s Singles: Winner: ReeceTaylor-Lock

r/u: Sam Nicholls

U9 Girl’s Singles:Winner: Stephanie Combe

U10 Boys Singles: Winner: ChadWarren

r/u: Oliver Tsiquaye

U12 Boy’s Singles: Jamie Hiley bt

Alex Basford4-2 4-2

U12 Girls Singles: Winner: Georgie Cupper bt

Ellen Wikeley 4-0 4-1

U13 Boys Singles: Patrik Hyde bt

Harry Chadwick 6-1 6-1

U15 Boys Singles: Toby Timmermans bt

Jason Pitt6-0 6-1

U15 Girls Singles: Nicola Clarke bt

Ellie Fleming 7-6 6-2

U13 Boys Doubles: Patrik Hyde & Harry Chadwick bt

Jamie Hiley & Alex Basford 6-3 6-1

U15 Boys Doubles: Tobie Timmermans & Adam Stanton bt Patrik Hyde & Simon Wikeley 4-6 6-2 10/8

U17 Mixed Doubles: Tobie Timmermans & Georgie Cupper bt Simon & Ellen Wikeley 6-2 6-7 10/8

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FUND RAISING - the next 100 Club Draw will take place at the Presentation Barbecue after the Mixed Doubles Event on Sunday 16 September so if you have not already joined the 100 Club do consider it.

TENNIS SECTION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday10 October at 7.30 p.m.

Make a note in your diary now!

Details and Agenda below. Do try and come and support your committee in their efforts on your behalf. There will a complimentary glass of wine and light refreshments.

Information will be given about the new bar.

Comments on ways to encourage fringe tennis members to make fuller use of club facilities would be welcome.

Agenda for Tennis Section AGM

  1. Apologies
  2. Minutes of the Meeting held on 11 October 2011
  3. Matters Arising
  4. Chairman’s Report
  5. Treasurer’s Report
  6. Secretary’s Report
  7. Ladies’ and Men’s Captains Reports
  8. Junior Committee Report
  9. Ground Committee Report
  10. Election of Officers and Committee
  11. Any other Business

Tennis Committee 2011-2012

Chairman: Jane Poynder

Hon. Treasurer: Geoff Titmuss

Membership Secretary: Cleland Newton

Hon. Secretary: Elaine Fleming

Grounds Controller: Sam Mackenzie

Club Coach: Chris Skinner

Committee Members:Rob Davies,

Teresa Guest,

Steve Lewis,

Jo Marks,

Jessica Paget,

Anna Paisley,

Sally Powell,

David Reid,

Joe Riley,

Jane Smallwood,

Alison Tuck

Charity Doubles Tournament

The Charity Ladies Doubles Tournament held on the 31st May was again lucky with the weather and £500 was raised for the MalvernCommunityHospital.

Our thanks go, as always, to Anna Paisley for providing an excellent lunch and to the team of Manor Park Coaches who were the prizes.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Proposals for action by the Tennis Committee may be sent to the Hon Secretary, Elaine Fleming, 7 Carlton Road, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 1HH to arrive one week before the meeting. Please note that proposals made and carried under Any Other Business are automatically referred back to the Tennis Committee for further consideration.

Proposal for action by the Tennis Committee: …………………………………………….

Proposed by …………………………………. Seconded by ………………………………

Nominations(s) for the 2013 Season Committee (with consent of nominee):

Proposed by ………………………………… Seconded by ……………………………

To be returned by not later than October 3rd to the Tennis Secretary, 7 Carlton Road, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 1HH

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