NEWSLETTER - SQUASH COACHING, AND TIME TO GET SOCIAL (Week of 23 Aug 2021)

Greetings Graftonites,

The numerous items in this week's broadcast are testament to us safely getting back to normal, so do read on:

- NEW SQUASH HEAD COACH
- TENNIS CHAMPS UPDATE
- LADIES' NIGHT
- SQUASH SOCIALS
- COURT BOOKING RULES
- DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

***If you want 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.***

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MARCO SPINOLA : SQUASH HEAD COACH

We are pleased to announce that Marco Spinola is our new Squash Head Coach.

Marco is a certified and professional World Squash Federation/European Squash Federation coach with more than 10 years of experience. He has developed the “2dotsquash Academy” (https://www.facebook.com/2dotssquash) which aims to provide quality confirmed training programmes for both squash and squash57 athletes.

Many of you will have seen Marco around and we are delighted he has agreed to formalise his position within the club.

More information on squash coaching can be found here;

https://www.graftontennisandsquash.com/squash/squash-coaching/?sfw=pass1629223576

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TENNIS SUMMER CHAMPS

Thank you to all entrants to Grafton Champs 2021 - the draws are made!

Here’s the lowdown:

SINGLES
Matches must be completed by the play-by dates listed on the tournament pages of the Grafton website. Uncompleted matches will go to a coin toss.

Agree beforehand how you would settle a deciding set: straight to a 10-point tiebreak; a regular breaker at six games each; or a long third (win by two clear games).


DOUBLES
Mixed one-dayer on 18 September, ladies' on 2 October and men’s on 16 October. Formats to be decided. But, due to high demand, the mixed will be speed play!

Queries: Graftonclubchamps@gmail.com; 07739 461688

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LADIES' NIGHT (Fri 27th August from 7pm)

It's our favourite Friday night activity. It's a great opportunity to meet other female players in a relaxed and warm setting. If you're interested in playing in any of the teams you can meet the captains there over a social set or a social pint.

Next dates to year end are:
24th September
29th October
26th November

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SQUASH SOCIALS RETURN – WITH A BANG!

After months of lockdowns and restrictions, Squash Socials return.

For those new to the club these are great way to meet other club members, players of all standards are most welcome!

As we’re now a cashless club (and to manage numbers if required), from September registration and payment by MyCourts will be required. The process is simple, bookings can be cancelled at any time, and all major cards are accepted.

  • Top up your club account - MyCourts ‘Your Account’ menu option
  • Register for your selected Social(s) - Mycourts ‘Tournament’ menu option

Wednesdays 6-9pm - from 8th September: With Hints, Tips, Fun and Games organised by Marco. a warm welcome from Alex Collings and Samamtha Stewart, the bar afterwards, and if that’s not enough throw in a monthly quiz night……action-packed and fun-filled!

Sundays 5:15 – 7:30pm - Active now: Play and mix around to your heart's content. Online registration goes live for 5th September.

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AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY SOCIAL TENNIS

Next Monday is a bank holiday - That means next Monday is Social Tennis time!

Open to all Peak and Off-Peak Tennis members,

Monday 31st August August from 2pm - Courts 6-8 .....turn up and mix in

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COURT BOOKING RULES - TENNIS AND SQUASH

All members are asked to keep in mind that courts are busy. If you have to cancel a court, please try to do so as early as possible. If it has to be a last-minute cancellation, then please put a message on The Grafton Chronicle or Squash WhatsApp chat, so someone else can make the most of that court. All bookings, including last minute bookings, need to comply with the below rules:

  • Please state your opponent on your bookings.
  • If practising on your own please select “Serving Practice" or “Solo Practice as your "opponent". Note these bookings are only permitted during off-peak hours

All bookings with no opponents selected within 72 Hrs (Tennis) or 48 Hrs (squash) in advance of play will be cancelled

Please bear in mind the below hours:

WEEKDAYS:

  • 08:00-16:00 Off Peak Tennis
  • 16:00-22:00 Peak Tennis
  • 08:00-17:15 Off Peak Squash
  • 17:15 -21:00 Peak Squash

WEEKENDS :

  • 08:00-16:00 Peak Tennis
  • 16:00-22:00 Off Peak Tennis
  • All-day off peak squash

PEAK AND OFF- PEAK TENNIS ACVITITIES

The below is particularly pertinent to off-peak Tennis members, so please note:

SOCIAL TENNIS
Wednesday : Only Peak Tennis members may attend
Sunday: Peak and Off Peak Tennis members may attend

TENNIS TEAM PRACTICES
Monday / Tuesday / Friday / Weekends : Only Peak Tennis members may attend
Leagues and Tournaments: Only Peak Tennis members may participate

If you believe your tennis booking warrants an exception, then please contact graftoncomms@gmail.com in plenty of time to further discuss. Questions? Please email graftoncomms@gmail.com well in advance of your court booking to avoid disappointment.

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  • Weds 25 Aug - Bob Taylor Trophy Entries Deadline
  • Fri 27 Aug @7pm - Ladies' Night Social Tennis
  • Mon 31 Aug @2pm - Bank Holiday Tennis Social
  • Sat 4 Sept @4pm – Bob Taylor Squash Doubles Trophy (plus after party)
  • Sat 4 Sept @10am – Fox Trophy (plus after party)
  • Weds 15 Sept @9pm – Quiz Night (Name TBC)
  • Sat 18 Sept - Mixed doubles summer champs
  • Fri 24 Sept @7pm - Ladies' Night Social Tennis
  • Sat 2 Oct - Ladies' doubles summer champs
  • Weds 13 Oct @9pm – The Milky Banjo Quiz
  • Sat 16 Oct - Men’s doubles summer champs
  • Fri 29 Oct @7pm - Ladies' Night Social Tennis
  • Sat 6 Nov - Singles summer champs
  • Fri 26 Nov @7pm - Ladies' Night Social Tennis

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