NEWSLETTER - VALENTINE'S DAY EDITION (Week of 14 Feb 2022)

Greetings Graftonites,

This week's bulletin has items for those who wish to exercise their brains and brawn. As ever, Grafton has to remain a safe place for all. We don't want anyone to become unwell or to feel uncomfortable while at the club. For that reason we ask everyone to comply with the safety measures below:


Please wash your hands before and after your games. If that's not possible, at least sanitise your hands both before and after your games. If you've forgotten to bring hand sanitiser with you, there's always plenty available at the bar and in the clubhouse. If you're headed inside the clubhouse you may wish to consider wearing a mask and sitting in a socially-distanced manner. Please also remember to scan the Covid-19 QR code. Naturally, please don't come to the club if you're unwell or if you, or someone you live with is waiting for the results of a covid test.

Everyone should consider taking a lateral flow test before coming to the club . These free tests can be obtained here:

https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests

In other news:

- QUIZ NIGHT THIS WEEK
- SIX NATIONS SUPER SOCIAL
- ENTRIES OPEN FOR TENNIS SUMMER CHAMPS
- WHATSAPP GROUPS
- 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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GAZ BOWERS TO KATH’S QUIZZING (Weds 16 Feb @845pm)

Quiz night returns for 2022 with a bang! Kath and Gaz have an evening with a difference lined up.

8:45pm after social tennis... surprises await!

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6 NATIONS SUPER SOCIAL -(26 Feb @2pm)

ALL STANDARDS / ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

The second 6 Nations Super Social is coming. It's an all-new mini competition, followed by the BIG match on the BIG screen...an action-packed afternoon guaranteed!

The rough plan is to foster both some team spirit and healthy rivalry by introducing some team tennis. The exact format will depend on how many sign up but you will be guaranteed short-format doubles (and probably singles) pitched at your level of play so everyone is welcome and everyone should have an enjoyable afternoon!

Schedule

2pm Mini Tennis Competition; (Register via MyCourts Tournaments)
2:15pm Scotland Vs France - Big Screen Live (No registration needed)
4:45pm England vs Wales - Big Screen Live (No registration needed)

Register free of charge for Super Socials via the Tournaments section in MyCourts:

https://grafton.mycourts.co.uk/tournaments.asp

No registration is needed to watch big screen matches.

Future Dates

Sat 19th March @ 2pm Super Social / 4:45pm Ireland vs Scotland / 8pm France vs England

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ENTRIES OPEN FOR TENNIS CLUB CHAMPS

EVENTS
Ladies' and men’s singles; mixed, ladies' and men’s doubles; overs (ladies' and men’s singles). Juniors by later arrangement. Plate tournaments for first-round losers.

KEY DATES
13 March: Entry closing date
19 March: Play starts
16 July: Finals day

HOW TO TAKE PART
Sign up through MyCourts. £5 will be taken from your account. For doubles, enter your name (you’ll be charged £10) and your partner’s.
Contact us if unpaired.

Ties must be played by deadline. Losers progress in the event of forfeiture.

Decide at the start how you would settle a third set: long, TB at 6-6, or super-breaker.

Good luck!

Laura R, Stephen G, Mark G-K and James C (07739 461688)

Graftonclubchamps@gmail.com

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WHATSAPP USEFUL LINKS

A reminder that It is worthwhile joing the club's offical WhatApp groups. These are a useful way of keeping up to date with club news, hearing about late court availabilty and chatting with fellow members.

Invite links are below

THE GRAFTON CHRONICLE

https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lu0omxrXQhLAyVGJ6QhfGv

GRAFTON SQUASH

https://chat.whatsapp.com/LQatvDeGywEBQgAOXRvi9v

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COURT BOOKING RULES - TENNIS AND SQUASH

In the spirit of Grafton, we ask everyone to be mindful of our booking rules which are designed to help everyone have a fair chance of playing, and to be able to play safely.

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 ACTIVITIES

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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  • Tues 15 Feb - Entry deadline for Squash Ladies' Closed
  • Weds 16 Feb @845pm - Gaz Bowers to Kath's Quiz Mastery
  • Sat 26 Feb @2pm - 6 Nations Super Social / Eng Vs Wales Live
  • Sun 13 Mar @630pm - Raj's Royal Rumble Film Night
  • Sat 19 Mar @2pm- 6 Nations Super Social / All Final Round Matches Live
  • Weds 23 Mar @845pm - Quiz Night /The Winter Mixed Bonus Bonanza
  • Sat 26 Mar - Winter Mixed Finals Day
  • Sat 9 April @2pm - American Doubles
  • Sat 16 July - Tennis Finals Day
  • Sat 10 Sept - The Fox Trophy

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