Results from U16 Mixed tournament held last week. Group A - rd1 Sasha Thomas bt Daniel Haynes 6/0,6/0;Luca Simmons bt Ben Cunningham 6/1,6/1; Josh Mills bt A J Go 6/2,6/3;Semi final Sasha bt Luca 6/3,6/2, Josh Mills bt Angelo J Go 6/2,6/3; Final Sasha bt Josh 6/2,6/1. In the consolation event Ben bt Daniel 6/0,6/0 and bt Angelo 7/6(5) 6/1in the final. Group B – rd 1 Jay Skelcher-Maxwell bt Alex Conti 6/3,6/2; S/final Oliver Haynes bt Max Walker 6/1,6/3; Calvin Smith bt Jay 6/3,6/1. Final Oliver bt Calvin 2/6,6/2 (10/6). In a consolation match Max bt Alex 6/0,6/3. Thanks to Ian and Sally for arranging this event to give some of the juniors extra match experience.
The next event is the Nedgroup Junior Open – April 13 –20. This is open to juniors from the other Manx clubs.
Congratulations to our members, Laura Feely, Billy Harris, Sarah Breed, Elena Snidal, Jack Hedges who all passed the recent LTA Level 1 course. I’m sure club coach Ian Watson will be able to find some court time for you especially with the club’s popular mini Tennis programme.
All club coaching has recommenced and the Red ball sessions will re-open this Saturday at midday. There could be room for a few beginners, as some from the 12 and 1pm groups have been moved to 2pm and some 2pm players have moved to 3pm. All players will have been notified before the half-term break if their time is different. We currently have a total of 60 young players aged from 4yrs upwards attending the 4 sessions on a Saturday afternoon. These are the sessions for those wanting to learn ball skills and how to play. Newcomers will have two sessions free of charge and then, if they want to continue they will be invited to take a year’s membership. All sessions are covered by LTA qualified coaches. Information can be sought from the club coach, Ian, on 496293 or at the club 627720.
All membership renewal forms are currently in the club room – if you are at the club please take yours – this will save us a lot of postage costs. Any potential members joining now will have 13 months membership from now to March 31 2014.
