NEWSLETTER - SOCIAL SECRETARY, WAITLISTS AND SQUASH UPDATES (Week of 19 Sept 2022)

Dear Graftonites.

We hope you'll want to come down to the Club this morning to share in this national moment as this will be screened at the clubhouse.

On a completely different note, a more poetic, as summer beings to wane, and autumn starts to knock gently at the door we have a flurry of announcements, reminders, votes, and a committee vacancy to share. Never a dull moment at Grafton so grab a warm drink or suitable choice of beverage and read on for more info on the following:

  • Social Secretary 2023 Onwards. - Your Club Needs You
  • Squash Updates
  • Tennis Peak Time Waitlists
  • Winter Mixed Sign-ups Reminder

***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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CLUB SOCIAL SECRETARY : YOUR CLUB REALLY NEEDS YOU

For 2023, we will be looking for a new Social Secretary for the club to replace Sarah Dickinson who will step down at the end of the year.

The role involves leading the Social Committee to plan and organise key social events at Grafton to foster the friendly, community nature of the club and bring members together. The club’s Social Secretary is integral to so many of the things we do, and sits on the main committee attending quarterly meetings and contributes to the overall running of the club.

We would like to invite those who are interested in this role to put their names forward for consideration by 31st October by emailing the committee; committee@graftontennisandsquash.com

Relevant committee members will have an informal chat with each candidate to provide more details on what’s needed. If you are interested to learn more about the role or what it entails, please contact Sarah on sarahfd77@hotmail.com / 07958 809317.

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BOB TAYLOR SQUASH DOUBLES TOURNAMENT – SAT 15th OCTOBER (WORLD SQUASH DAY)

Following the success of last year's inaugural tournament, named after club stalwart Bob Taylor, this year's tournament will run from 3-6pm on Saturday 15th October. Entry is £5 per person and we will shortly set up a MyCourts portal for this. Enter individually and then nearer the time we can match up players who don’t have a partner

Save the date and watch this space and the Squash WhatApp group for notificaions.

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PEAK TIME TENNIS WAITLIST: OPEN FOR OFF-PEAK MEMBERS

Over the summer we were able to work through the vast majority of the peak time Tennis waitlist.

Whilst this waitlist will remain closed for general applications, we would like to invite any existing off-peak Tennis members (as of 18rth September) that would be interested in peak time Tennis membership to join the waitlist before we re-open it to the general public. We've developed a taste for queuing...

To be added please e-mail our membership secretary Mel Gibbs : graftonmembership@gmail.com

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WINTER MIXED 2022/23 REGISTRATION OPEN

Grafton's worst joke is back! Yes... the winter mixed will kick start next month and once more brave the darkness ahead.

For the benefit of the numerous new members, the Grafton winter mixed tournament is played in the dark months of the year and lightened by social activities/fun/un-seriousness and bonkers bonus points.

The format in a nutshell, you’ll have two matches to play per month for five months (October to February), before we move to quarters/semis/finals.

You are guaranteed 10 doubles matches , plus a day of fun on Finals day – when everyone plays (SAY WHAT? Yeah! Everyone plays on final day , so makes sure it is in your diary 25 March 2023 )

More info to come soon, In the meantime please grab (not literally) a partner and register on MyCourts. Two options

  • You have a partner - one of you can go on my court and register the pair for £10.
  • You don’t have a partner but want to play – not a problem email us at graftonmixed@gmail.com and we will help you find one.

Play will start on 3rd October so will need all entries by 29th September.

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SQUASH TEAMS - SURREY SUMMER CUP ROUND-UP

The Surrey Summer Cup (league) has come to a close, a season which spanned two heatwaves and some of the hottest playing conditions ever experienced! This didn’t hamper any of the 4 Grafton teams who all put in great performances and saw the second, third and ladies teams all topping their leagues! A big shout out to all those involved in the Grafton ladies team. This is the first time Grafton has entered a ladies team in over 20 years and long may it continue!

The 1st team battled hard in a highly completive division 4R and despite a mid season blip ended strongly to cement their place in the league for next season, a great achievement. The 2nd team started with a bang and never slowed down, convincingly topping division 6B with constant strong performances, earning promotion in the process. The 3rd team had a steady season and peaked at just the right time, winning division 7B in the final match of season by just 2 points! Last but not the least, the ladies team went undefeated and won division 3 by some margin. This will see them get promoted to division 2 next season, watch this space!

The 2nd and 3rd team will be taking part in the Surrey Summer Cup playoffs. This will be taking place on the Saturday 17th September at Purley Sports Club. The 2nds start at 4pm followed by the 3rds at 6pm. it would be great to see some Grafton support in the crowd and good luck to all involved.

Finally, the winter season will start before we know it (mid October). If you would like to get involved in the squash teams please drop Ashley Merchant an email @ ashleymerhant@outlook.com.

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JUNIORS DAY : SUNDAY 25th SEPTEMBER

Fun day for juniors led by head coach Alex Kaminski is coming

  • 10am-11am: 7 and under
  • 11am-12pm: 8-11 years

Then a fast-format cup for 12s and over. Enter this by texting or WhatsApping James on 07739 461688.

Parents are very welcome to get on court too and get involved - please email alexander.kaminski@yahoo.com

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BAR REFURBISHMENT TO START 20TH SEPTEMBER

Following the close of the consultation of the proposed Bar refurb. CCP a company run by Gary Couzens will perform the works that will commence on 20th September and last for approximately 2 months.

Fear not - we will not go thirsty. A temporary bar will be set up in the conservatory and the volunteer rota will run a usual.

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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.

Similarly squash guests are only permitted during off-peak hours.

Bookings with no opponents selected within 72hrs 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
08:00-17:30 Off Peak Squash
17:30-21:15 Peak Squash

WEEKENDS:

08:00-16:00 Peak Tennis
16:00-22:00 Off Peak Tennis
08:30-14:30 Peak Squash
14:30-23:00 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

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  • Sun 25 Sept @10am - Junior Tennis Champs
  • Wed 28 Sept @ 8:45 - Quiz Night : Emre's Nics McAvoy's Sunshine
  • Sat 15 Oct - The Bob Taylor Trophy (World Squash Day)
  • Sat 10 Dec - Christmas Party

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Whatsapp Links

Grafton Chronicle: All things Grafton and often much much more

https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lu0omxrXQhLAyVGJ6QhfGv

Grafton Squash: Dedicated Squash Comms

https://chat.whatsapp.com/LQatvDeGywEBQgAOXRvi9v

Questions and Suggestions:

Contact the committee: committee@graftontennisandsquash.com

Committee Members: https://www.graftontennisandsquash.com/home/about-us/

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