New
Mills Tennis Club
New Mills Tennis Club - Church Rd, New Mills, Tel
01663 747957.
Social Tennis & Secretary - Howard Ballard,
1 Alsfeld Way, New Mills, Tel 01663 744663. |
Team Tennis & Coaching - Andrew Morton,
27 Parkway, New Mills, Tel 01663 746529. |
Christmas meal on Saturday 20th December at the Sportsman in Hayfield
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Club
Newsletter
Hi everyone,
Well the 2008 season has ended now. Although we have not had the best of weather, the season has been a successful one. Memberships have again reached the £3000 mark, and we have picked up about 5 extra senior members this season. This is a good achievement because we received less money from the school this year (they used the courts less).
The junior teams have now completed their fixtures. The mixed team have struggled in division 3 but managed to draw 2 matches from 5 played and finished above Bowdon. The Boys u-18s team finished fourth, winning 4 and drawing 1 from 8 played. Having secured promotion last year, it was disappointing to see our Mens NE Cheshire team relegated back to division 4. We had a great start to the season, with a draw and a win from our first two matches. Many of the others were lost by a single set. In retrospect we would have needed 4 wins and a draw from ten played to stay up, which would have been a tall order. This season is my last as captain, having spent the last 8 seasons running the team.
We are now focused on the winter league where we finished 3rd last year in division 6, narrowly missing promotion.
The club held a very successful Open Day on Saturday 13th September. This was well attended, with all sections running competitive events. We held a Mens singles event which was won by Colin Barratt who defeated Andy Wise in the final. It was a great effort from Andy though who had a tough match against Billy Craven in the semi-final. Gareth West played well too to get to the semis and only narrowly lost out 6-4 to Colin in the semi
Results of our 2nd Mens Singles of 2008
Semi-finals :
Colin Barratt defeated Gareth West 6-4
Andy Wise defeated Billy Craven - 7-5
Final :
Colin Barratt defeated Andy Wise 6-1
Junior coaching has had a successful year too with many tournaments held and excellent progress made.
Throughout the winter season, the club will be offering :
- Regular social tennis on Sunday mornings
- Winter league matches
- Indoor tennis at Sportscity
- Social events in the clubhouse
The Christmas meal this year will take place on Saturday 20th December at the Sportsman in Hayfield.
On the International tennis scene, Roger Federer finally got a Slam title, defeating Andy Murray in the final of the US Open. It was a great achievement for Murray too, defeating del Potro and Nadal on his way to the final. Now the new World no 4, Murray is well placed to get a Slam title next year (best chances are at the US or Australian).
Next events up are the indoor season ones, Madrid, Paris etc
See you on court
Chris (27-09-08)
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Whether
you are interested in social or team tennis, New Mills Tennis Club
has something to offer everybody. The club has three new all-weather
courts and a growing membership base (currently about 80 members).
Social
Tennis
Regular
social tennis takes place on Sunday mornings (11.00 start) and Friday
evenings (6.00pm onwards). Everyone is welcome, all ages and abilities.
Tournaments and
social events are also regularly organised throughout the year.
Team
Tennis - TEAM
RESULTS
The
club has two mixed teams in the Tameside League and one Mens team
in division 4A of the North-East Cheshire League. The club has a record
of success in both leagues, having won the Tameside League for five
consecutive years 1996-2000 (league/cup double 1999 and 2000), and
gained promotion in the North-East Cheshire League.
Both teams are looking to attract new players. Anyone interested should
ring Chris on 01663 746529.
Coaching
Both individual and group coaching is offered at the club
by the resident LTA-qualified Tennis Coach Andrew Morton. All ages
and abilities are welcome. Anyone interested should phone Andrew on
01663 746529.
Coaching is available every
Saturday morning:
09:30am - 11:00am for players aged 6-11 years old;
11:00am - 12:30pm for players aged 10-15 years old.
Cost £3.50 per session.
In addition, Andrew Morton will be running a 3 day junior tennis camp
Tuesday 23rd August - Thursday 25th August 10am - 2pm. The cost is
£40, and the course is open to beginners and improvers from
7-11 years old. To book a place, or for further information, please
contact Andrew on 01663 746529.
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Joining
the Club
If
you are interested in joining the club, Email mortons99@btopenworld.com
with your name, address, phone, Email - giving details of your main
interest (social, team, coaching) and ability level (beginner, intermediate,
advanced).
Or alternatively, telephone Andrew: 01663 746529.
Club Membership
Fees 2005 Season:
Adult £55, Junior £20, Family
£85 (up to 2 adults plus 2 juniors). Cheques
are payable to “New Mills Tennis Club” and you can pay
at the club, every Saturday or Sunday morning.
Lottery-Funded
All-Weather Tennis Courts at New Mills Tennis Club - recently re-sprayed
Tennis Club Facilities:
3 NEW all-weather courts
Clubhouse with licensed bar
Cricket and Bowls Sections
Separate Tennis Changing Facilities
How To Get To New Mills Tennis Club:
follow the A6 to traffic lights at Newtown
take left turn signposted New Mills and Hayfield
at the bottom of the hill continue through the lights
The Club is about 300 yards on the left (through gate)
There is a small postbox on the wall at the side of the main road at the entrance to the Club
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Mills Tennis Club Recommended Tennis Websites:
| Tennis Club, Church Rd, New Mills, High Peak SK22 4DU ;
Tel 01663 747957. |
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