Summing Up

Thanks to everyone who came down today to watch the finals today.....tea and cakes alongside some good matches.

As always, the kitchen and bar were well managed all week, thanks to Louise and Sally.

60 players took part. Around £400 profit into club funds.

Special thanks to Andy P who has survived his first experience as Tournament Director (generally) unscathed !!

Finals day - Breaking news

The sun is shining and all is looking good (so far)
The Ladies singles final between Pippa and Caroline will now be at 10:30 this morning, so if you want to watch this, and who wouldn't, get down to the club early.

                                                     The Dynamic duo before the match

The matches are now in full swing, the sun has gone in, and its raining.

Minski senior and Paul are wearing matching kit, and matching knee bandages. That's just weird.

Everything has ended now, finished with an excellent mixed doubles final going to a tie break. This proved to be one bridge to far for Phil who was beginning to look a little jaded, and Katie who looked a little cold. Hussein came up with some super spinney serves and Pippa hit some crisp volleys to take the last victory of the tournament.

Thanks to all who took part, helped or just watched. In the end Tennis was the winner.



Cheers - Andy (Tournament Overlord)

Saturday - D Day

Finals Saturday has now been scheduled.

Some good tennis Thurs night, although I detected a little bit of reluctance to get out on court by some.
It was hardly raining at all.
Rising Star Kevin Meeks bowed out in the semi final, but put up a very good show against Phil.
Phil then went on to win in both the mens and mixed doubles and so wins the nights "Ironman" award.

Saturday's timings are not ideal, but I'm still having to deal with unavailability, and fitting in several matches for the same player. Potentially 4 matches for Dan and Phil, and 3 for Raj.

Please come down and support all our finalists (and semi finalists), the weather will be great.

 Andy - Tournament Dictator

Thurs Night Live from the Clubhouse

Clubhouse full & buzzing.

Steve I once again proved to be a natural barman.

Carol helmed the kitchen, & dealt beautifully with the odd awkward customer.

Boundless enthusiasm overcame the miserable weather.

Two very competitive men's semis tonight so the final on Saturday should be good.

Matthew and Jenny finally went out (to Dan and Louise) with no mercy shown from our men's 1st team captain towards young Mr. Howse.

Thurs - Day 6

Thursday's schedule is up.

A couple of games are dependant on earlier results, so please check the draw before going home.

Good night last night for Lois, winning with Sally Radford and then beating Rob Radford. Unfortunately she has been cropped out right of picture.

Also 3 wins for the Braints - here is one of them.

Barring any disasters tonight, the schedule is looking good with a couple of exceptions.

There will be some semi finals on Saturday, and the reverse draw mixed doubles will have some quarter finals as well.

If you end up having to play several matches on Saturday, see it as a success. Well done.

Cheers
Andy (Tournament Tzar)

Forecast for Thurs

Weds night live from clubhouse

"......Poultney loses my opening opening service game & then continues to make numerous unforced errors......" J. Braint.

That's a bit harsh on your doubles partner, isn't it, Mr Vice Chair.....However, the pair did win through to the next round so he may be forgiven.

Glyn ..... "ohhh.... i needed that".

Another evening of good matches tonight, fuelled by Louise's chilli. Jacket potatoes on the menu tomorrow - various fillings. Miss Mehmet apologises to those who wanted a vegetarian option.

6pm in readiness before the mad rush

PHT did a good job on the bar, washing up as well as serving (take note, GI).

Two matches still on court as we write this (8.50pm) so late finish tonight.

"Usually at this advanced stage, one or two toys have left the pram from an organizational standpoint. No such histrionics this time. Keep it up Andy - doing a fine job."

Good forecast for Saturday, so get your summer gear out.

We need a few more for the Fish and Chip supper on Saturday - please put your names down tomorrow please !

Weds - Day 5

Wednesdays schedule is up.

The pressure is mounting on my organisational skills and the first cracks are showing.
It looks certain that we will have to play some semi finals on finals day in the Mens singles and mixed doubles.

Epic match tonight in the Ladies doubles with Caroline and Iona coming through in a tie break against Gail and Sue J.

The pasta bake went down well also.

Tuesday - Day 4

Tuesdays schedule is here.

Tues menu is Pasta Bake, prepared by Head Chef Ali C.

An excellent result Monday night for Matthew and Jenny Howse, and I'm told that the Chicken Curry was pretty good as well.

Andy

Monday night live from club house

A noted absence from Tourny Supremo Genrallisimo what ever you choose to call him apparently hes resting after a stressful weekend!

Curry night drew the crowds as expected  it  was sold out before the delicious smells wafted through Oadby and of course some excellent tennis was displayed with our key men's first team gracing the courts.

Just one issue tonight a below standard bar man on duty with lots of rhetoric and very little drink serving taking place!

Most people have paid their £3 tournament entry fees by now. If you haven't please pay Anthony.

Don't forget Saturday is Fish and Chip night please sign up over the next few days - numbers are looking promising.

Louise.

Monday - Day 3

Fine weather for three days running now, but surely cannot last.

Full card for Monday --- here is the order of play

Dont be late.

Chicken Curry on the menu for Monday - first come, first served.

Sunday - Day 2

The first weekend is over with only a few minor problems.
Some lovely weather and excellent tennis today.
Monday should complete all the first round matches.
Unfortunately I am having to ask some players to complete 3 matches in one night, but that's the only way to get the games played and we still have a lot of matches to get through, especially in the reverse draw.

Mondays schedule is now on the web site, please enjoy your games.

Andy - Tournament Generalissimo

Saturday - Day 1

The first day of my organisation has passed without any major problems, the weather was fine, there was some excellent tennis, and some excellent sausages sandwiches.

Nice to see such a good turnout.

The tournament photo album is up & running.

Antony is still looking good in his Oadby tennis shirt after 3 consecutive matches.

The full Sunday draw is complete & the draw for Monday will be up soon.

Unfortunately, the schedule is a little light tomorrow, but we can make up for lack of quantity with plenty of quality on offer.

Where did all those daffodils come from?

Cheers Andy Parker, Tournament Supremo

Tournament Catering Info from Louise

As usual, the kitchen will be in full swing with bacon and sausage baps starting from 11.30am on Saturday and Sunday. (No Big Breakfast as there are fewer matches than usual).

There will also be a selection of other rolls along with the usual cakes, hot meals will be available every evening from 6.45pm on a first come first served basis.

Please order with the helpers on duty on the evening - I can't take orders by text during the day due to work commitments ....sorry. Menu is as follows :-

Monday – Chicken curry  (Sue L)
Tuesday - Pasta bake (Ali C)
Wednesday - Chilli
Thursday - Paninis and chips/possible jacket potatoes + fillings

The Fish and Chip Supper on the Final Saturday 13th April is open to all members. Please sign up at the club or e-mail me if you want to come along (£6 per person).

The bar will be open throughout. Looking forward to seeing competitors and supporters for a great week of tennis.

Louise.

Oadby Tennis Club Kit

If you want to buy any club kit - get your order in by Finals Day Sat 13 April, otherwise you will have to wait until mid summer.

For larger images & the order form go here - http://www.oadbytennis.co.uk/e12/clubkit.html

http://www.oadbytennis.co.uk/e12/clubkit.html