Grafton Tennis and Squash Club
70A Thornton Road • London • SW12 0LF
Tel: 020 8673 2891
Greetings Graftonites:
We've crowned the various Winter Mixed winners just two days ago (photos on Twitter, The Chronicle and Facebook) and look forward to kicking off the Tennis Summer Champs later this week. But there's plenty of other news besides, so here goes:
- WINTER MIXED RESULTS
- LAST CALL FOR SUMMER CHAMPS
- ADULT TENNIS COURSES
- AMERICAN DOUBLES
- CHILDREN'S EASTER TENNIS CAMP
- RESCHEDULED TEAM DOUBLES COURSE
- COACHES JOIN SOCIAL TENNIS
- DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
***If you wish to put an announcement in next Monday’s broadcast, the only way to do so is by sending your broadcast to graftoncomms@gmail.com by Friday 6pm.***
WINTER MIXED RESULTS
That’s it folks, winter mixed came to a close in stormy weather- we wouldn’t have it any other way – with spiralling high speed winds, lots of alcohol and good laughs! The party carried on in the wee hours of the morning...
Thanks, to:
· All of you who took part in this year’s winter mixed,
· The last minute subs on finals day,
· Our dear bar manager: Andy Webster
· Tim B. for sorting out the order of play for the finals.
· Murray for (not) getting involved
· The amazing angels who cleaned up the club house on Sunday (Milky, Murray, Lucy…. We might be missing some names…)
If you would like to be involved in next year’s organisation, please make your self know to Murray & Tim or by emailing: wintermixed1819@gmail.com
And here are the winners:
WM Trophy: GZ & JW (runners up: Liz & Josh)
Plate: Lucy & Hugh (runners up: Fliss & David)
Saucer: Aisling & Tam (runners up: Dawn & Tony)
Egg cup: Freya & James (runners up: Kirsten & Will)
Egg spoon: Ellen & Guy (runners up: Jenny & Pete)
*** Thanks to the amazing Vincent and Zoe for organising this fantastic tournament!!!***
LAST CALL FOR SUMMER CHAMPS / LIVE DRAW (Wed 20 Mar)
Deadline for entry is 7pm this Wednesday 20th March. The live draw will follow at 9pm, so see you in the clubhouse to watch the drama unfold.
Links for entry are below. A special shout out to the Grafton Ladies. Your club needs you!!! We have partners waiting for both the Mixed and Ladies Doubles so don't delay, sign up now:
• Men's Singles: graftonclubchamps@gmail.com?subject=Mens_Singles_2019
• Ladies' Singles: graftonclubchamps@gmail.com?subject=Ladies_Singles_2019
• Men's Doubles: graftonclubchamps@gmail.com?subject=Mens_Doubles_2019
• Ladies' Doubles: graftonclubchamps@gmail.com?subject=Ladies_Doubles_2019
• Mixed Doubles: graftonclubchamps@gmail.com?subject=Mixed_Doubles_2019
• Legends: Men's Over 50 Singles (eligible if 50 in 2019): graftonclubchamps@gmail.com?subject=Mens_Singles_O50_2019
• Legendettes: Ladies' Over 45 Singles (eligible if 45 in 2019): graftonclubchamps@gmail.com?subject=Ladies_Singles_O45_2019
Adult entry fees will be: £6 per person per event (so that’s £12 per doubles pair).
ADULT TENNIS COURSES (Thurs 28 Mar)
Have you got a friend, who wants to join club, but either has never played tennis or feels they are not good enough to play in social sessions?
We are running a beginners and intermediate 6 week course starting Thursday 28 March. Cost £50 members & £60 non members.
Beginners 7pm-8pm
Intermediates 8pm-9pm
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To book email gary.sports.walker@gmail.com
AMERICAN DOUBLES (Sat 27 April from 1pm)
That's right-- it's time to start thinking about the first rooting, tooting, barnstorming event of the spring / summer tennis calendar. Sat 27th April marks the date for the annual American Doubles tournament!!!
Play 7 games of doubles / mix around / play 7 more games / mix around some more-- you get the idea! With a point on offer for each game won, the trophy is anyone’s to grab.
With the emphasis on fun doubles, it's a day for everyone and a great way to meet other members and new members.
Then of course there’s a Grafton After Party that will keep all you cowboys and a cowgirls line dancing until the early hours.
So we can gauge interest please sign up at the bar. Keep the date, come along at 1pm and help us bring summer in with style!!!
CHILDREN'S EASTER TENNIS CAMP (w/c Mon 8 Apr)
Monday 8th April-Friday 18th April(excludes weekends)
10am-2.30pm cost £30 full day
Half day £15(children 6-8years)
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To book email gary.sports.walker@gmail.com
RESCHEDULED TEAM DOUBLES COURSE (Sat 13th Apr)
That's right- team players, this one's for you!
Time:1pm-4pm cost :£30
Coaches:Gary & Steve
12 maximum on course
Course will cover: drills for doubles play, working as a pair, tactics on best way to beat opponents.
If you want a taster of course, come down Wednesday evening 20th March.
For booking and payment please email Gary: gary.sports.walker@gmail.com
COACHES JOIN SOCIAL TENNIS (Wed 20 Mar from 7pm)
Yup, for the second week running our resident coaches will join Social Tennis this Wednedsay. Looking for a tip or two on how to improve your doubles? Then this is ideal- come join us!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Wed 20 Mar - Social Tennis with the Coaches (7pm)
Wed 20 Mar - Summer Champs Live Draw (9pm)
Fri 22 Mar - Coach Aaron's Farewell Social (630pm)
Fri 22 Mar - Ladies' Night (6pm)
Thurs 28 Mar - Adult Tennis Course (6pm onwards)
Sat 13 Apr - Team Doubles Course (1pm)
Mon 18 Apr - Children's Tennis Camp Week (10am)
Sat 27 Apr - American Doubles (1pm till well late)
Sat 15 Jun - Grafton Cup
Sat 06 July - Summer Party (7pm till well late)
Sat 20 July - Summer Champs Finals
Sat 7 Sept - Fox Trophy and After Party
Sat 7 Dec - Christmas Big Bash
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