Club Tournaments
New Year's Day 2012
1:30pm on New Year's Day and it was the now traditional fun tournament at the club...only problem there were too many for the six courts and so those lucky enough to pick a disc from a hat and find a court space were off and well into the first set when there were spied spots of rain. Oh deary me for when Bobbo organises tournaments its always been sunshine all the way - but not today hey.As the second sets started after more partners were pulled from the hat, the rain became more incessant and so it was decreed that tea would be served at the end of the second round. Elaine and her friends pulled out all the stops and, hey presto, a scrumptious tea was served for us all. THe only problem was the rain which by now was making pools on the lower courts, much to the frustration of Sue Blythe, Adrian, Jane Smith, and Paul Willis, all of whom had won the maximum 12 games.
So we pulled up stumps and went home with the unfinished tournament hanging over us.....tant pis ans they say across the Channel...tant pis
The Caledonian of 2011
What an absolutely splendid day Sunday the 2nd of October turned out to be at Chorleywood Tennis Club. Despite the snarling collie in the kitchen, sorted by Dick Mander the Yachtmaster, four rounds of doubles were played, with our partners being drawn randomly by discs from a Russian fur hat.The blue sky and warm sun, with the leaves starting to turn golden in the trees, was a rare treat as we men battled for the handsome Caledonian Cup - presented to the Club by the famous C team character Alan Mitchell when he headed north to rejoin his homeland. Those were the days when the C team under our Capn Steve Smith with Jimmy the Net Bullingham, Shorts Hawkins, Baldy Arfee et al ruled triumphant and it was great to see that most of these folk were with us and still capable of hitting a ball over the net on a golden Sunday afternoon.
Five courts were on the go and the scores mounted 'til at the tea interval we found the top four - Geoff Clements, David Baddeley, Sharia and Paul had only dropped a couple of games between them. So we fixed it that they played each other in the final round and Sharia and Paul won that close encounter. A best of five singles saw Sharia take an early two nil lead but then Iron Man Paul came back at him and won 3-2 and collected the Cup for 2011…
Congratulations to both and indeed to all 20 players including Harry who played a round and Chairman Tony too…..Great to see you all and Hasta La Vista for 2012!
Supaleague
Supaleague - here are the results of the first Supaleague which was extended until mid September. The next round has now begun (click for new schedule). Promotions and relegations have been made based on the number of wins and losses, and you will note that there are two boxes of three players so that newcomers can join.
You have until the end of October to play these leagues so please start phoning now. Better to play one set and get a result than to have blank spaces.
Summer Tournament - Finals Day
Finals Day was completed on what may yet turn out to be the last day of summer. Some of the winners were familiar contenders but a few new names will also be gracing the honours boards in the coming years:
Results
Ladies singles – Jess Stone
Mens singles – Nick Jones
Ladies doubles – Jess Stone & Ellen Bamford
Mens doubles– John Ramsell & Andy Somerville
Mixed doubles – Jess Stone & Matt Cousens
Ladies doubles plate– Pet Paulwell & Sue Blythe
Mens doubles plate – Peter Booth & David Baddeley
U10 girls – Alex Coles
U12 girls – Abi Jones
U12 boys – Felix Coles
U15 girls – Olive Coles
A few randomly chosen (and taken) photographs can be seen below:
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Play some tournaments, search for the hero inside....