ELLISWICK LTC JUNE 2026 NEWSLETTER
Welcome to our June 2026 Newsletter. With the sun that has been generously shining our way, we hope that you have been enjoying your tennis on our very well-maintained courts.
Due to the soaring temperatures, we set out below general best practice when playing tennis in these conditions.
Timing and pacing:
• Play during cooler parts of the day (early morning/evening)
• Conserve energy during changeovers – intentional rest and pacing
• Drink before and during play
- Bring cooling sprays, ice packs, soaked hats and towels
• Wear moisture-wicking, light-coloured, breathable or UV-protective clothing
Take care and enjoy your tennis.
2026 CLUB TOURNAMENT – FINALS DAY
We had a fabulous Finals Day, celebrating our talented players and the outstanding tennis on display throughout the day. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful volunteers — their hard work and generosity made the day run so smoothly and successfully.
Congratulations to all our 2026 Club Tournament winners and well done to the runners‑up:
| MATCHES | WINNERS | RUNNERS UP | SCORES |
| MIXED DOUBLES | Maki Watanabe-Genoud & Andrew Barker | Alex Gardiner & Emily Gardiner
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5-7, 6-3, 6-1 |
| LADIES SINGLES | Vicky Jacobs | Emma Hall | 6-4, 6-0 |
| MENS SINGLES | Alex Gardiner | Joe Coggins | 6-2, 6-0 |
| LADIES DOUBLES | Kate Curson & Sue Cove | Emma Hall & Maki Watanabe-Genoud
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6-3, 6-4 |
| MENS DOUBLES | Joe Coggins & Andrew Barker | Henry Martin &
Chris Gardiner |
4-6, 6-4, 6-1 |
COACHING PROGRAMME
SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS – OPEN FOR BOOKING
The summer holiday camps will be run in the mornings (10:30-12:30) for groups of 5-8 year olds and 8-10 year olds and in the afternoons (12:30-15:30) for 11+ year olds
Weekly Camps from Monday 27th July to Friday 28th August
This is the link to the ELTC camp booking site:
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/ElliswickLawnTennisClub/Coaching/Camps
ADULT BEGINNER COURSE – “INSPIRED BY WIMBLEDON”
This 4-week course for beginners will run on a Tuesday from 12-1pm from 7th July to 28th July
AUTUMN TERM COURSES FOR ADULTS & JUNIORS
Courses for the Autumn Term, commencing Monday 7th September, are expected to be released by the end of this week. Members will be notified.
This is the link to the ELTC course booking site:
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For more information regarding our coaching programme, please contact [email protected]
BAR PRICE LIST
Following a recent bar subcommittee meeting, some bar prices have been changed. This is mainly a result of inflation in the last two years (prices were last changed in 2024). Please note the new prices on the laminated price lists in the bar.
TEAM TENNIS
Our Men’s and Ladies’ summer matches are now fully underway and will continue through to the end of September.
The Men’s Hot Rackets 1st Team have had a lively start to the season. After a narrow 3–1 loss away at St Albans, the team bounced back with two strong wins: a 3–1 home victory over Pirton (featuring Sam Harrison’s debut in crocs and an Andy Barker cameo on the opposition), followed by a dominant 4–0 win against Greenwood Park. Special mention to Andy McCardle and Eric Rovick, who dropped just three games all afternoon. With two fixtures left, the team are well‑placed for promotion to Division 1 and aiming to keep the momentum going.
The Men’s Hot Rackets 2nd Team have played four matches so far, winning one and narrowly losing three. All fixtures have been competitive and enjoyable, and the team have one match left to play.
Our Men’s Herts League 4th team have played three tough matches although the results haven’t gone their way yet, they’ve fielded strong line‑ups each time and continue to battle hard.
The Summer Datchworth & Mid-Herts Mixed Leagues are also nearing completion. It has been a fantastic season so far, with plenty of great tennis played in some truly lovely weather.
Looking ahead to the Winter Leagues starting in September, Elliswick will be entering the following teams:
Ladies: 40A, 50A, 50B, 60A, 60B
Men’s: 45A, 45B, 45C, 55A, 55B, 55C, 65A, 65B
Mixed: East Herts Winter Mixed & Autumn Datchworth
If you would like to be considered for selection for any of the winter teams, please contact the relevant captains as follows:
Ladies Captain: Rachel Hoddinott – [email protected]
Men’s Captain: Mark Behan – [email protected]
SOCIALS
June was another exceptionally busy month on the social calendar, with a fantastic programme of events enjoyed by members throughout the club. The month began with a lively Ladies’ Fizz & Curry Night, where everyone enjoyed a delicious Indonesian curry accompanied by a well-deserved glass of fizz. This was followed by an excellent wine-tasting evening, generously hosted by Barrie and Alison, before members came together again for a vibrant Mexican Supper Night, expertly prepared by Victoria and Susie. We rounded off the month in style with a wonderful Finals Day. Members were treated to some outstanding tennis, alongside a superb lunch prepared by the Beasleys and their team of helpers. The clubhouse and bar were buzzing throughout the day, creating a fantastic atmosphere for players and spectators alike. A huge thank you to everyone who gives their time to organise, prepare and support these events. Your hard work and enthusiasm make our social programme such a success and are greatly appreciated by all who take part.
Forthcoming Diary Dates :
Events in July 2026
| Saturday 11th | Wimbledon Ladies Final — Join us at the club to watch the match together. We’ll have the final showing on the big screen, and everyone is warmly invited to come along and enjoy the afternoon. |
| Thursday 16th | South African Supper Night by Steve Segall, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/JHxH3ngg2N6Tk9269 |
Events in August 2026
| Saturday 1st | Tim Sutton Magic and Music Evening, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/cnsBqqoiXgBP8cCy8 |
| Thursday 13th | Supper Night by Jon & Marion Carr, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/oiT2HnXSdbWB3pyH8 |
| Monday 31st | Summer Bank Holiday Tournament, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/rVpBzrFg55LMi7Kj7 |
Events in September 2026
| Thursday 10th | Supper Night – TBC. This Supper Night will go ahead only if we have a volunteer to cook. Please let Jane know if you’d like to take it on. |
| Friday 25th | McMillan Coffee Morning |
Events in October 2026
| Saturday 17th | Quiz Night and Fish & Chips |
Events in November 2026
| Saturday 14th | Lulu and the Hullabaloos 8pm |
Events in December 2026
| Tuesday 1st | Members Charity Christmas Lunch |
| Saturday 5thh | AGM |
All ELTC members are warmly invited to bring guests to our social events, whether you’re playing tennis beforehand or simply joining us for the event. For more information regarding our social events, please contact our Social Secretary, Jane Bisseker, at [email protected]
JUNIORS
2026 Junior Tournament – A Fantastic Day for Our Juniors
The 2026 Junior Tournament was a huge success, filled with brilliant tennis, sunshine, and plenty of fun. From our youngest U8s right through to the U16s, the standard of play was superb. Congratulations to every junior who took part — and a special well done to our Winners and Runners Up, who treated us to some truly outstanding matches. We are incredibly lucky to have such talented and enthusiastic young players in our club.
Results of the Day
| MATCHES | WINNERS | RUNNERS UP |
| U8s | Josie Chadwick | Theo Aston |
| U9s | Charlie Jacobs | William Lyon |
| U10s | Theo Dodd | Hugo Dumond |
| U12s Girls | Isabelle Russel | N/A |
| U12s Boys | Lockie Philips | Seb Pickett |
| U14s Girls | Ella Jacobs | Isabelle Russel |
| U14s Boys | Charlie Jacobs (W/O) | Lockie Gray |
| U16s Girls | Not yet played | |
| U16s Boys | Oisin Brocklebank | Kieran Lucas |
A huge thank you to Lucy Howarth for keeping everyone fuelled with lunch and treats throughout the day, and to the many parents who stepped in to umpire matches. Steve Segall spent the day capturing fantastic photos of our players — these will be uploaded to the Club website shortly.
Our thanks also go to coaches Rupert and Steve, who sat on the umpire chair to umpire the U12s and U16s boys matches.
Finally, this day simply wouldn’t have happened without Rupert’s superb organisation, supported by Dan and Vicky, whose planning and timings kept the day running smoothly. A few matches overran — a testament to the high level of tennis and close contests — but the schedule worked brilliantly. Thank you to everyone who helped make this such a special and successful day for our juniors
JUNIOR NIGHTS
The Young Juniors session is structured play with the coaches (4:30 to 6pm), while the later (6pm to 8pm) offers older Juniors (11+) the chance to play some matches or just to socialise and have fun with friends. We have a few more weeks of the Summer Term with the last session on Friday 17th July (re-commencing in early September). All junior members are welcome. The bar and snack shop are open, offering hot dogs and sweet snacks.
LOST PROPERTY BOXES
Please look through the lost property boxes (clothing, racquets, water bottles) in the clubhouse as the boxes will be emptied at the end of this week.
KEYS FOUND
A bunch of keys were found on Elliswick Road a couple of weeks ago. Please let Andree Haxton know if they belong to you.
Kind Regards
Elliswick LTC Committee
PS, Don’t forget to keep up to date with events at our website http://www.elliswickltc.co.uk and follow our Facebook page as well.