Elliswick LTC Newsletter – May 2023

Dear Members

Summer weather has finally arrived at Elliswick LTC. We’ve had two very successful May Bank Holiday Tournaments this month and we were blessed with some wonderful sunny days.  Our thanks go to our super organisers: Jane, Justin and Jem.  It’s great to see the courts being so well used with the commencement of summer team tennis and the ongoing the annual club tournament.

It’s been a busy month at the club as outlined below and we’ve a lot coming up in June/July including the wine tasting this coming Saturday night, the Annual Club Tournament Finals on the 24th of June and the Fantastic Tim Sutton Show on the 8th of July.

 

ANNUAL CLUB TOURNAMENT – FINALS DAY SATURDAY 24TH JUNE 2023

With back up day being 25 June 2023

The tournament is well under way and most matches have been played by the stated deadlines. Congratulations to all those players remaining in the tournament.  With just 3 weeks left until finals day, match timeliness become of increasing importance.  All remaining tournament players should schedule their next matches as soon as possible, particularly as court booking availability can become a bottleneck to the tournament.  Please see the deadline dates as follows:

QUARTER FINALS: 10TH JUNE

SEMI FINALS: 20TH JUNE

Matches are to be played by the date stated above. Failure to do this will result in one or both players/pairs being withdrawn from the tournament. Any issues, please contact Louise Behan as soon as possible at [email protected]. Courts are prioritised for matches at certain times – in particular, a court will be available for booking (only for match purposes), on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights during the tournament period. Please contact Andree Haxton at [email protected] if you wish to book a court during those times.

We are looking for some volunteers to line judge the matches and to help with the catering in the kitchen.  Please let Andree Haxton know at [email protected] if you are able to help.

There will be breakfast of sausage/bacon rolls with tea/coffee from 9.45am available to purchase from Ella Beasley’s stall (to raise fund for the World Challenge).  The BBQ lunch with several salads will be served about 12.30pm followed by afternoon tea and cake about 2.30pm. Please bring cash for the food (lunch and afternoon tea) at £7.50 per adult and £5 for Under 12, the bar will also be open on the day.

 

GROUNDS AND CLUBHOUSE
Further to the electrical safety inspection in February, the remedial works have now been completed by Deeks and the EICR certification is valid for the next 5 years.

The alarm systems have been serviced.

The planning for a solar PV and battery storage system is at an advanced stage and quotes are now being received.

 

MEMBERSHIP

We held a very successful New Members’ Day on May 14th, at which we welcomed 29 new adult members. For those of you who couldn’t make it, please get in touch if you are looking for groups to play in.

We have 480 adult members, the same as last year, but we have increased the number of junior places on offer. We now have 287 Junior and Intermediate members, as opposed to 264 last year, but still have room for more.

 

BRINGING GUESTS

Guests are very welcome at Elliswick: you can bring up to 4 different guests to play per year, and each guest can play up to 3 times per year. Before playing, please sign your guest(s) in, using the book in the foyer, place the £3 visitor’s fee (cash only) in the envelope provided and post it in the post box by the inside door of the clubhouse.

 

TEAM TENNIS

Ladies Tennis

Ladies summer matches (Hot Rackets and Herts. Leagues) are well underway and whilst its early days all teams are doing well so far.

Ladies mornings (every Tuesdays from 9am) are proving popular and there’s a great turn out each week. Ladies of all abilities are welcome. Ladies nights (every Wednesdays from 6pm) are well attended and the weather has been kind to us so far.  If you wish to join in the ladies nights, please email Victoria ([email protected]).  For any new members who would like to play competitive tennis or join in the friendly matches, please email our Ladies Captain, Kate Curson at [email protected]

 

Men’s Tennis

The 2022/23 winter Vets have now concluded. Congratulations to Mens 45A (captained by Mark Behan) who came first in their Division. For the 23/24 Winter Season we have created a new team which is 55C captained by Ken Michie.

The summer Herts League, Men’s National League and Hot Racquets matches have now started with mixed results so far.

A reminder that Men’s night is now in full flow so please do turn up every Tuesday from 6pm for both competitive and social play.

If you are interested in playing competitive tennis in any of the Men’s teams, please get in touch with Jem Collier-Garrity, our Men’s Captain at [email protected]

 

Mixed Team Tennis

The Summer Datchworth is now halfway through the season. Two of our four teams are leading their respective divisions. The current league positions may be found via the following link. http://www.datchworth.net/images/Summary.htm.  Anyone interested in playing for one of our mixed teams please contact Tony Ward via [email protected].

 

The Social Mix-in on Thursdays at 6pm is going well with a good range of playing standards all being organised into competitive fours by one of our Coaches.

 

The mixed-friendlies have played their 4 of the 5 matches and currently in mid-table of the league.

 

SOCIALS

The recent Mexican supper night was a huge success.  Thank you to Victoria and Susie for hosting.  Earlier in May we held the Ladies Fizz night & Mens Beer and Curry evenings – both events were very well attended.

Forthcoming Diary Dates 

JUNE 2023

  • Saturday 3rd: The ever-popular wine tasting (one space remaining)
  • Wednesday 14th: Radio Ga Ga Theatre trip.
  • Thursday15th: Supper night.To sign up follow this link: https://forms.gle/3Fi1aSirpaPho2eV9
  • Thursday 22nd: Pub night out from 7.30pm at The Cock Inn on Harpenden High Street.
  • Saturday 24th: Finals day. Details as above.

 

JULY 2023

  • Sunday 2nd: Family Walk. meeting at 10.30 at St Paul’s Church, Chipperfield.

Mark Quinn will lead us on a 4 mile walk (approx. 1.5 hours). Children and dogs are welcome.

Drinks and/or lunch to follow in the Two Brewers pub. Please email Sally at [email protected] with an indication of numbers and specify if you want to book places for lunch.

  • Saturday 8th: The Fabulous Tim Sutton Magic & Music Night
  • Saturday 15th: Wimbledon Ladies Final day screening at club – Strawberries and Pimms/champagne/tea in the clubhouse

If you have any queries regarding any of the social events, please contact our Super Social Secretary, Jane Bisseker at [email protected].

 

JUNIOR TENNIS

SAVE THE DATE!  THE 2023 JUNIOR TOURNAMENT is schedule to take place on Sunday 17th September with a reserve date of Sunday 24th September in case of bad weather.  A provisional sign-up list will be put up on the Juniors bulletin board.

Friday Junior Nights are now in full swing and we are enjoying the warm weather in the evenings.  Please note that there is no Junior Nights during the school holidays.

We welcome parents/carers to come along and join us in the bar for a social drink whilst watching the juniors enjoying themselves. The tuck shop (run by Ella Beasley who is raising money for World Challenge to Southern Tanzania) is also open, selling snacks, sweets and hot dogs.

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.