Dear all,
First of all, a welcome to the 35 new members who have joined over the last fortnight. The sunny weather and Wimbledon have certainly increased tennis interest !
Just a reminder that we have our Summer Ratings event for 90+ juniors next week Monday - Friday from 10am until 6pm (12 noon Tuesdays/Thursdays).
All 6 courts will probably be in use throughout this time. As in past years, we have organised courts at Carisbrooke for members during this time - thanks to Pete Blackwell for agreeing to this. On Friday evening all 6 courts will be available at Oadby from 6.30pm approx as there is no junior coaching.
If you want to take advantage of the Carisbrooke option, please would one of your pair/four just e-mail sleste1@yahoo.co.uk with details of day/time. You don't need to collect a card this time, but we do need to monitor demand. This Carisbrooke option is for seniors and Invited Juniors only.
As before, we are offering a catering service throughout the week. If you have any free time on Thursday afternoon or Friday, please get in touch. It will probably just be a matter of selling ice cream and cold drinks !
Please continue to check Courts in Use on the club website as there are a number of mixed/vets matches to be fitted in over July/August. From Saturday 27th July - Thursday 1st August 3 courts have been set aside for matches in the Closed County Championships. We have 32 club members playing in this, so demand for fixed fours/social mix in sessions will be reduced anyway. It does mean, however, that you may see some non club members at the club. In the evenings, if floodlights are needed, court 1-3 will be used to avoid visitors having to unlock floodlight boxes etc.
Our defibrillator is now mounted in a box inside the clubhouse (leaving it outside is a problem during cold weather). 35 people attended the training but advice on using it is spoken to you anyway upon activation. Thank you to all those who donated money towards the purchase of this - over £300 in total was given.
Use of the kitchen - we have had a problem with the fan oven this week, but hopefully it has now been sorted. If you do use it/hear a strange noise from the fan, please let us know asap. A polite reminder - please wash/dry and put away all mugs, glasses etc used - please don't leave it for others to do !
Finally, please sign up for our two tennis events in August - a USA Tournament on Wednesday 7th (6.45pm start) and Ladies' Night on 8th (6pm start). All seniors and Invited Juniors welcome.
Best wishes
Oadby Granville Tennis Club
