The annual Men's and Ladies Wivey Tennis Club Singles Tournament
is played throughout the summer months, with the finals taking place on Sunday 18 September 2011 from 1000.

All members are welcome to enter the tournament. To enter please email or telephone either Claire Fisher ( and 01823 401502) or Richard Gerrard ( and 07187326966).

Alternatively you can enter your name on the sign-up sheet on the clubhouse notice board.
The deadline for entries is Tuesday 31 May 2011.
We very much look forward to seeing you on court.

 

WIVEY TENNIS CLUB MEN'S & LADIES DOUBLES TOURNAMENT & BARBEQUE
Thursday 19th May at 1900.

All members welcome - Just turn up and you will be paired with a partner on the night.
We very much look forward to seeing you at what always promises to be a fun evening.

The annual Wivey Tennis Club Mixed Doubles Tournament and Barbeque takes place on Thursday 9 June 2011 at 1900.

All members are welcome, and you will be paired with a partner on the night.
We very much look forward to seeing you there.

Wiveliscombe Tennis Club Singles Ladder 2011
The singles ladder has been resurrected at the request of members. If you would like to play please fill in the form in the club house or contact Claire Fisher, by Tuesday 31 May 2011.

The initial positions in the ladder will be drawn at random, therefore we apologise to those who start at the bottom and have to play lots of matches. Equally, those positioned at the top are likely to be challenged by players below them.

Rules
1. Matches are the best of three sets, with a tie break at the end of each set.
2. Players may challenge anyone up to three places above them.
3. Hopefully players can agree on a date to play the match. If not, the challenger must offer their opponent three dates and times, two of which must be outside the hours of 0900 to 1800 or at weekends. If the player who has been challenged cannot make any of these times then the challenger will be deemed to have won and will overtake the challenged player on the ladder.
4. If the challenger is successful they take the place of their opponent on the ladder and move their opponent, and possibly two subsequent players, down the ladder. Players do not swap places.
5. If a challenger is not successful they remain where they are on the ladder, and may not challenge the opponent again until they have challenged another player.
6. All results must be entered on the results sheet below.

If players have any questions or in the event of a dispute please contact Claire Fisher on 01823 401502.

 

 

NEWSLETTER MARCH 2011

We are a thriving and friendly club who play throughout the year and welcome players of all abilities. Our club has three all weather courts, two of which have floodlights. We currently enter two senior teams into the West Somerset League.

The membership application form is enclosed. Please do all you can to encourage friends and relatives who would like to play tennis to join the club, by either giving them a copy of the enclosed application form, downloading a copy from our website or by contacting the membership secretary Claire Fisher on 01823 401502. If you return the membership form to us by 30 April you will receive a substantial discount on your subscription.

Useful Contacts

Chairman - Guy Wilkes guy@wine-shed.co.uk 01984 624374

Membership Secretary - Claire Fisher cl.fisher@virgin.net 01823 401502

Secretary - Anne Parker anne@eddystone.org.uk 01984 629347

Social Secretary - Matthew Ward matthewward99@gmail.com 01984 624491

Treasurer - Sue Courtney sue@courtney.co.uk 01398 331267

Coaching liaison -Mandy Johnson johnson.mandy53@yahoo.co.uk 01984 623258

 

Committee; Louise Bancroft, Sally Bonfield, Chris Firth, Mary Hughes

We are always keen to receive any suggestions or comments from prospective or current club members, so do please contact one of the club officers or committee members.
Club Events:

Weekly Club Sessions
Every Thursday from 1900 to 2200 & Sundays from 1000 to 1300

These sessions are open to the whole club and are a great way to meet other members and play tennis. Please come along and support these sessions. Much of the health of the club depends on it.
These sessions run throughout the entire year, not just during the summer.

Clubhouse Combination Change of Lock
Friday 8th April
Members will receive notification of the new code with their membership renewal notification.

West Somerset League Matches
The club has two teams in the league, and all are welcome so do come along.
Home matches are generally played on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the summer, so please keep an eye out on the club notice board because the courts will be pre booked to play these matches.

Practice sessions for those wishing to play competitive league tennis this season will be held at the club on Tuesdays 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th April from 1900 to 2030.

" A Team captain is Sean Mears; 01823 400647
" B Team captain is Paul Cowling; 01984 624142

Our club coach James Tuckett will be at these practice sessions from 1900 to 2000 to provide valuable coaching.

We will also be entering an Under 12 team in the West Somerset League, enabling us to have a full spectrum of ages competing. Please contact Mandy Johnson on 01984 623258 for further details about our junior team.

Club Dinner and 2010 Cup Presentation
Friday 8th April White Hart, 1930
Ticket Price £15.00 to include a glass of wine (this includes a £5 donation to the Club). There will also be an opportunity to win a year's free membership. Please call Sally Blomfield on 01984 624291 or Chris Firth on 01984 629376 to obtain tickets. Numbers are limited so please book your places early.

Official Start of Season Open Morning
Sunday 10th April, 1000 - 1300
The new season officially kicks off on 10th April with an open morning, all are welcome including beginners. Please bring friends and family along who may be interested in becoming club members to hit some balls.
There will be refreshments available.

Mens and Ladies Singles Tournament
Played throughout the season.
Entry forms will be posted on the club notice board with deadlines for playing each round. This tournament is arranged between individuals with the winners playing on Finals Day.

Round Robin Mixed Doubles Tournament & BBQ
Thursday 9th June, 1900

Finals Day & BBQ
Sunday 18th September, 1000

Coaching

Club Coach
James Tuckett (level 4 coach) of Shaun Carroll Tennis Ltd. will be leading the coaching programme this year.
Anyone interested in individual or group coaching can contact him on or 07973 380016 or at jamest@richuish.ac.uk .

Junior Coaching
Friday coaching (led by James or a qualified level 2 coach) will take place on 1st and 8th April (before the Easter Holidays).
There will be a one-off pay-as-you play for each session.
The summer term of coaching will commence on Friday 6 May with James Tuckett:
1630 - 1700 Beginners

Seniors
At Thursday evening club sessions James Tuckett will undertake a block of six coaching sessions from 1900 to 2000 starting early in the season. Dates to be confirmed.

We would like to encourage as many juniors and young people as possible to play at the club and take part in coaching and junior club events. Those involved in junior coaching are eligible for half-price club membership. Please contact the Membership Secretary about this offer.

Adult Improver Lessons

These are held on Wednesday mornings 0930 to 1100 throughout the year. These are aimed at all ages and abilities. The cost is £5 per session for members and are held by coach Ivor Griffiths.
For further details please contact Sue Courtney on 01398 331367

New Women's Tennis Session

New for 2011, this women's tennis session is aimed at those of you wanting to try out tennis in a friendly atmosphere on a weekday morning.

Watch this space for further details

If you are interested please contact Matthew Ward on 01984 624491

Club Rules:

Clubhouse - the Committee and other members work very hard keeping the clubhouse clean and tidy. It is important that everyone looks after the clubhouse at all times and that the courts are regularly swept and free of rubbish, empty cups etc. Please do your bit!

Court Availability - please check the club notice board for the court availability chart, lists of home matches for the 2 teams and additional notices on the main clubhouse door for times when the courts are NOT available for general use.

Floodlights - tokens are available from the Spar in West Street at a cost of £1.50 for 20 minutes. There is free use of the floodlights on a Thursday evening at the club session. Instructions for use of the floodlights are next to the token meter. PLEASE DO NOT USE FLOODLIGHTS AFTER 2230.

Visitors Fees 2011 - if you bring a visitor to play the cost is £5.00 per person per session. This is to be put in the slot in the cupboard next to the sink area in the clubhouse please.
If you have any enquiries from non members the fee is £10.00 per court and a key is available for a £10 deposit from the Spar shop in Wiveliscombe.