Thursday, 10 September 2015
Tuesday, 8 September 2015
Some photos from Sunday & Monday
Matches for Tues & Weds are up --
Here are some photos from Sun & Mon.
Sunday, 6 September 2015
Opening weekend complete
Warm playing conditions for the opening weekend of this year's club tournament and some great matches on show.
Highlights included a final set tie break between Eddy and Facer, a thriller between tournament debutant Andy and the prodigious Olly Noble, and another great debut from Geoffrey and Oscar in the Doubles...narrowly missing out to Anthony and Raj.
Savva deserves a mention for first winning a marathon 3 setter against Andy Sheff and then losing another to the might of Alex Summers...a welcome return for Summers junior who appears to have grown about 2 feet and put on 3 stone of muscle since last seen at Oadby Granville!
Shot of the weekend without question goes to Lilia for cannoning a full pelt first serve right into the back of partner (and Brother) Alexander. First class entertainment for the hordes watching on and well done Alexander for taking it so well...
I'd like to say thanks to Louise and Jackie...firstly for agreeing to take part in the singles but then also for putting in a great performance. Chief caterer Louise edging that one.
Some great matches scheduled for the next couple of days. I unfortunately won't be around for much of it so please feel free to badger Sue should anything not be to your satisfaction.
Phil :)
Highlights included a final set tie break between Eddy and Facer, a thriller between tournament debutant Andy and the prodigious Olly Noble, and another great debut from Geoffrey and Oscar in the Doubles...narrowly missing out to Anthony and Raj.
Savva deserves a mention for first winning a marathon 3 setter against Andy Sheff and then losing another to the might of Alex Summers...a welcome return for Summers junior who appears to have grown about 2 feet and put on 3 stone of muscle since last seen at Oadby Granville!
Shot of the weekend without question goes to Lilia for cannoning a full pelt first serve right into the back of partner (and Brother) Alexander. First class entertainment for the hordes watching on and well done Alexander for taking it so well...
I'd like to say thanks to Louise and Jackie...firstly for agreeing to take part in the singles but then also for putting in a great performance. Chief caterer Louise edging that one.
Some great matches scheduled for the next couple of days. I unfortunately won't be around for much of it so please feel free to badger Sue should anything not be to your satisfaction.
Phil :)
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
Somethings to bear in mind
The draw is now live and the schedule for the first weekend can be accessed via the link http://lta.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=975084F3-55BB-4E39-B40A-1CD337C2EDE2. Phil has also emailed out this link to all competitiors. If you have not received his e mail, please let Phil know phil.marsh35@hotmail.com so he can check he has the correct e mail for you.
We have a great total of 97 players taking part, including 18 (both senior and Invited Juniors) playing for the first time, so welcome to those. (It must be the best supported club tournament in the county if not further afield !!). If your partner is new to the tournament, it is suggested that you check with them they know they have a match - it can seem slightly confusing at first and each year someone misses a match time !Our Tournament director will not always be at the club due to work commitments (yes, all this is voluntary !!) but we hope to have someone on hand (Thanks Theo and others !) throughout to ensure all matches get onto court etc. Please make sure that all results are recorded at the end of all matches.A reminder that we don’t have permission for floodlights beyond 9.30pm. We don’t want to jeopardize this so if a match looks like it will run on much after that time you may be asked to finish at, for example, one set all.As always we are providing a full catering service throughout the fortnight. At weekends, we are introducing a new salad bowl option (3 salads and choice of meat/cheese) in response to requests.
Menus are as below
Saturday/Sunday from 12 noon – bacon/salad cobs, salad bowls, filled rolls, cakes, tea/coffee and barMonday : Moroccan Tagine (new chef, Michelin starred Mr A Brown)Tuesday : Secretary’s Chilli and jacket potatoesWednesday : Ali C’s lasagne, garlic bread & saladThursday : Louise’s Meat ballsSaturday – as first weekendSunday - clubhouse opening buffet 12 noon. Usual weekend menu from 1pmMonday – Vice Chair’s CurryTuesday – Jayne S’s speciality pie and veg/potatoesWednesday -TBCThursday - TBCFinals weekend - bacon/sausage baps, salad bowls, cakes etcWe always aim to make 15 portions of each evening meal but when it's gone, it's gone, I'm afraid ! We always try to fit in with timings requested but please bear with us if the kitchen is very busy and there is a slight delay.Louise has nearly finalised the catering rota. Bar rotas will be out later in the week if you are a bar helper. Sometimes a bar/kitchen helper will be playing in a match and so self-service may be needed.A reminder (especially to newer members) that all family and friends are welcome to come to the tournament and watch/support at any time. As seen from the above, food always available and the bar is usually open throughout.
Monday, 31 August 2015
Draw done & matches scheduled
Tournament draw and schedule of play for opening Saturday & Sunday now live.
http://lta.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=975084F3-55BB-4E39-B40A-1CD337C2EDE2
98 players, 41 matches this weekend. The countdown begins.....
http://lta.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=975084F3-55BB-4E39-B40A-1CD337C2EDE2
98 players, 41 matches this weekend. The countdown begins.....
Thursday, 6 August 2015
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