TEAM RESULTS FINAL WEEK 15 July

The Men's A team finished 3rd in Division 2 (missing out on promotion to the top division by just 1 point). A season report by captain Simon Nuttall can be read here.
The Men's B team finished second in Division 3 and will be promoted to Division 2 where they will join the A team next season. Division 3 was a tightly contested division with the B team showing strong resilience to gain their promotion.
The C team will stay in division 4 having finished 5th with 10 points.

Ladies
The Ladies A team finished 4th in Division 1 on 12 points. The B team finished second bottom of Division 2 and will play in Division 3 next season. The C team finished 5th in Division 4 with 8 points.

Mixed
The mixed A team finished as runners up to champions Congleton A in Division 1, Julia Worrall & Simon Nuttall are still haunted by the two missed set points against Congleton A which would have clinched the championship, but that’s just tennis! A season report by captain Janet Worrall can be read here.
The B team will join the A team in Division 1 next season having finished runners up to champions Congleton C in Division 2. The C team finished second bottom in Division 2 and will play in Division 3 next season.

Ladies A v Nantwich B	W 4.5-3.5
Ladies B V Congleton B	L 0.5-7.5
Ladies C v Alsager D	W 6-2
Mens A v Congleton C	W 4.5-3.5
Mens B v Bentley B	W 7-1
Mens C V Alsager C	L 1-7
Mixed A v Bentley Motors	L 3.5-4.5
Mixed B v Goostrey	W 6.5-1.5
Mixed C v Holmes Chapel	L 0-8

2008 Knockout League

Mens A were knocked out in the quarter final against Division 1 champions, Congleton A, in a close match last week. In the Les Beckett Mens’ Handicap knockout, Cuddington C are through to the semi final stage. Mixed A are also through to the semi final stage of the Jane Astbury Mixed Knockout competition.

CLUB TOURNAMENT FINALS DAY

The club tournament finals were held on 13th July. Well done to everyone who entered – there were some excellent and closely fought matches at all stages of the tournament, and a good crowd supported & cheered on all the finalists.

Ladies champion Lindsay Cochrane with runner up Liz Oldfield
All the results are on the News page - click here

AMERICAN TOURNAMENT

Please see the Club News page for the results of the American Tournament played on 22nd June

Racket Restringing

- local, fast efficient service with restrings from £13 - £19. Many string varieties. Contact Simon on 0776 9935949

Subscriptions for 2008/9 are now overdue

A membership form for 2008/9 can be downloaded from here.
Please see Club News page for further details

Tennis balls for sale:

Why not treat the dog to your old tennis balls, and treat yourself to a new set. £3 for a new tube of 4 balls – contact Russell Smith on 07768-340223

Wimbledon 2009 & British Tennis Membership

You are probably aware that the Club has recently disaffiliated from the Lawn Tennis Association. This affects our allocation of Wimbledon tickets and other things. Full details can be found here.

JUNIOR CLUBNIGHTS to continue in August & September

Primary-age players 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Secondary-age players 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gary's Junior Clubnights have been very popular and we are particularly grateful to our fantastic juniors who have given up their time to help ensure that the sessions have been so successful.
Gary has agreed to continue to run the Friday sessions throughout August & September but we will have to ask for a £2.00 weekly contribution to go towards the cost of running these additional sessions.
Two courts will be available for juniors who do not want to participate in the organised groups.

JUNIOR FUN TOURNAMENT & BBQ

Free entry for all age groups
7th September from 1:30pm with BBQ at 4:30pm.
Download an application form here

Gerry Furber & Maureen Kirby American Tournament (seniors & authorised juniors)

Sunday 24th August
1:45 - 4:30pm (approx!)
£2:00 (includes BBQ)
Please arrive promptly - no pre-booking necessary.

Summer Tennis & Multisport Camps

Monday 11th August - Friday 15th August 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Monday 18th August - Friday 22nd August 9.30am - 12.00pm
Ages 6 - 16. Cost £50.00 per week or £10.00 per day
To book ring Gary Ward on 07836 273271
Or download a booking form at www.whackit-tennis.com

COACHING - GARY WARD is now taking bookings: 07836 273271 www.whackit-tennis.com

WEDS 6.30-7.30pm: Adult group coaching. Cost £5. Friendly relaxed, informal & fun.
Why not form your own small coaching group, times and programme to suit. Call Gary to discuss.
Coming soon...Cardio Tennis is a new, fun group activity featuring drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate, high energy workout to music. Cardio Tennis includes a warm-up, cardio workout, and cool down phases. If you are looking for a great new way to get in shape and to burn calories and hit loads of balls, you must try Cardio Tennis.
August Multisport Kids Summer Camp from 28 July Places still available For details, times, prices and bookings visit www.whackit-tennis.com or call Gary

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