News Letter

2011_NEWSLETTER

Dear Member

           

I would like to welcome you to Oakham Tennis Club for the 2011/2012 year.  We have a superb and thriving tennis club with fantastic members, excellent coaches and opportunities to enjoy tennis for all standards both in fun and competitive matches.  We endeavour to provide tennis for all abilities and ages.  This year we have left the membership fees the same as the last two years for all memberships.  I am sure you will agree, this offers excellent value for money!

We are still looking to relocate but this now looks unlikely.  We are also reapplying for planning permission to have floodlights at our present location and will hold a meeting with local residents on Monday 7 March to discuss any concerns.   I will keep you informed.

Wimbledon tickets can only be allocated to British Tennis members.  Please refer to the application form for details if you wish to apply.

Mix-in Dates STARTING MONDAY 28 MARCH 2011

Monday                       09.00 – 11.00 Informal mix-in all year (weather permitting)

                                    18.00 – 20.00

Thursday                     09.00 – 11.00  Informal mix-in all year (weather permitting)

                                    19.00 – 21.00  Ladies’ doubles and mens’ doubles team practise

                                                            Practise for members who wish to play in teams

Sunday                         10.00               Informal mix-in

Starting                       16.00 – 17.30  Junior afternoon.  Please contact Catherine Drury 01664 474 675

 

The Committee have decided that juniors may join the mix-in sessions if they have reached the appropriate standard.  They will usually have attended the junior coaching sessions and the decision will be made by their coach. 

Mens’ and Ladies’ Team practises

Commencing  week beginning Monday 28th March.  Men meet on Tuesday, Ladies meet on Wednesday, commencing18.00.

Please contact any of the team captains if you want to discuss team play or are unsure about attending:

Mens 1st :     Tim Davies              01664 452 190      Ladies 1st     Debbie Powell     01572 757 655

Mens 2nd :    Kim Renwick        01780 762 669       Ladies 2nd     Carolyn Davies  01664 452 190

Mens H&P  Dan Potter              0044783 44709      Ladies 3rd            Sarah Chinnery   07913 779 314                               

Mens Vets:   Mike Dunford       01572 789 943       LadiesVets1:Jane Wood          01572 737 757

Mixed Doubles:  Laura Reekie  01572 724 716            LadiesVets2:Joan Gilliver      01572 723 682

Club Management Team :

Chairman                                              Tim Davies                            tim.davies@whitworthbros.ltd.uk    07966 466482

Treasurer                                             Kim Renwick                       renwickhomesltd@btconnect.com   01780 489 408

                                                                Viki Renwick                       renwickhomesltd@btconnect.com   01780 489 408

Secretary                                              Jo Shead                                jhs2@oakham.rutland.sch.uk                          077732 52702

Child protection

Membership                                         Sarah Chinnery                   oakhamtennis@googlemail.com                      07913 779314

Head Coach                                           Ralph Clarke                       ralph@r2rtennis.co.uk                                      07866 433605

                                                                Richard Wilson                   richard@r2rtennis.co.uk                                  07971 457739

Match Secretary                 Jane Gilmore                       tkgdjgwing@btinternet.com                             01572 737324

Health & Safety                                   Richard Wilson

Clubhouse                                             Debora Powell                      dpowell@catmosecollege.com                           01572 757655

Press/Publicity                                    Laura Reekie                       gordonreekie@yahoo.co.uk                              01572 724716    

                                                                Gill Swift                               gmsoakham@msn.com                                      01572 770 035   

Coaching – The weekly programme is available at the club and on the website.

The online booking system is now withdrawn and the white board is back in use as members tend to book their required courts when they are at the club.

See you all on the courts very soon!

Tim Davies

Chairman                                              www.oakhamltc.org.uk