Our AGM is set for Wednesday 30th October at 8pm. It’s your chance, as members, to review the accounts for the year ending 30/6/2013 and to raise any questions/concerns.
Essentially it has been another good year for the club. Membership numbers have grown to around 350 and we have added over £10,000 cash to our bank balance.
As my enjoyable two year stint as Chairman draws to an end, I'd like to thank everyone who has volunteered their time and effort to help run the club.
Finally, thanks to Andy Parker who ran our annual tournament in September. Despite the threat of heavy rain, we managed to get through the finals by the last Sunday. Special mention to Hassan and Hussein Khan who won the men’s doubles for the 10th consecutive year ! A club record (by some years) and one unlikely to be beaten !
SECRETARY’S NOTES from Sue Lester
AGM
A copy of the agenda and accounts is on display on the club noticeboard, along with nomination sheets for team captains and committee posts. All senior members are invited to attend.
British Tennis
If you have recently joined the club, please could you sign up for British Tennis via the LTA website. It is free and is open to all ages. Anyone wanting to play in league matches for the club and/or apply for Wimbledon tickets must have a BT number. It can easily be done on line by going to http://www.lta.org.uk/ and then clicking on the blue “Membership” box on the top right hand corner. If you are asked for a club code, it’s lei 045.
Break-in and club security
Some members will be aware that we had an attempted break-in some weeks ago (via the kitchen door). Fortunately, damage was minimal and nothing was taken. It is a timely reminder, however, that all key holders have a responsibility for ensuring they lock the clubhouse lounge if they have opened it up. Please don’t just assume someone else will do it just because a committee member of coach is at the club ! Last weekend bar keys were also left out. We have yet to find out who was responsible, but clearly there was a risk of theft on this occasion. If you use the key safe please ensure the keys are returned there.
On a slightly different note, can we also ask that when you come off a court on a Monday or Wednesday night at the end of play, you get the floodlight keys and turn the lights off. Not only does this save money but there is not always a committee member to do it. Thanks to those who always do so !
MEMBERSHIP from Alex Brown
Just a reminder that all helpers must have completed their 9 hours of help by the end of the year. If you have not yet done them/are unsure please get in touch with the relevant committee member so they check their records/allocate some helper work. Thanks.
NEW Tennis Kit
We can now offer a collared white shirt with the club logo on it. Details can be seen here http://www.oadbytennis.co.uk/e12/clubkit.html
TENNIS NEWS from Katie England
Annual Tournament
Thanks to everyone who entered and supported the tournament this year. Details of winners/finalists in the main and reverse draws are below:-
| Event | Winner | Finalist |
| Men’s Singles | Ben Minski | Dan Poultney |
| Ladies’ Singles | Kate Wood | Charlotte Greenwood |
| Men’s Doubles | Hassan & Hussein Khan | Dan Poultney & Ben Minski |
| Ladies’ Doubles | Georgie & Sammy Ashmore | Anna Randall & Kate Wood |
| Mixed Doubles | Georgie Ashmore & Hussein Khan | Kate Wood & Dan Poultney |
| Men’s O35 Singles | Gary van der Byl | Andy Noble |
| Ladies’ O35 Singles | Anna Randall | Steph Wood |
| Men’s O45 Singles | Paul Handford | Anthony Pollard |
| Men’s Vets Doubles | Paul Handford & Gary van der Byl | Anthony Pollard & Andy Parker |
| Ladies’ Vets Doubles | Jenny Howse & Anna Randall | Angela Bewick & Steph Wood |
| Mixed Vets Doubles | Angela Bewick & Simon Leavy | Jenny Howse & Gary van der Byl |
| Event | Reverse Draw Winner(s) | Reverse Draw Finalist(s) |
| Men’s Singles | Glynn Siddons | Alexander Boukikov |
| Ladies’ Singles | Aditi Pandey | Charlotte Hovell |
| Men’s Doubles | Not played due to injury | |
| Ladies’ Doubles | Charlotte Greenwood & Aditi Pandey | Jenni Lucas & Diane Zarins |
| Mixed Doubles | Gail Pick & Eric Parmintuan | Julie Houlichan & Rob Radford |
| Men’s O35 Singles | John Braint | Glynn Siddons |
| Ladies’ O35 Singles | Jacquie Greenwood | Sue Jones |
| Men’s O45 Singles | Clive Marsh | Mark Fletcher |
| Men’s Vets Doubles | Tim Greenwood & John Zarins | Ermete Lancini & Eddie Smith |
| Ladies’ Vets Doubles | Jacquie Greenwood & Gail Pick | Julie Houlichan & Diane Zarins |
| Mixed Vets Doubles | Diane & John Zarins | Louise Mehmet & Anthony Pollard |
Court for Ladies Vets’ Matches
With the start of the Leicestershire Ladies’ Vets leagues, please could I ask that all courts for matches are booked through me, even if in the daytime. Please also bear in mind that if there is a clubhouse booking, the lounge won't be available after your match for tea etc. Check the website if in doubt as to availability.
Monday/Wednesday evenings are set aside for social tennis as numbers have increased but with reduced demand on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the moment, one court can usually be made available at 6pm. For weekend matches in October – mid November, please look at the website to see how many winter league matches are using courts in the first instance. From mid November – March, weekend bookings (from 12 noon) should not be a problem. Any queries please get in touch.
Courts in use – General
Winter league matches have been scheduled and take place on Saturday and Sunday afternoons until mid November. Please check the website for courts in use - there will usually be courts free for social tennis but on some afternoons you may need to take it in turns if others turn up to play. In addition, younger juniors may be required to use the mini courts.
On Mondays and Wednesdays all courts are set aside for social tennis or coaching from 6pm (M) and 7pm (W). On Tuesdays and Thursdays fixed fours have court priority from 6pm. If you want to play singles, please check 48 hours ahead that there is a free court and then it’s fine to book it.
Floodlights are payable for all Tuesday/Thursday night tennis - £1 gives you approx 26 minutes. £4 gives 1 hour 45 minutes.
GROUNDS from Tim Greenwood
The overhanging branches at the back of courts 1, 2 & 3 have been trimmed recently. The trees at the back of courts 5 & 6 and the trees that are in the corner of court 6 are going be cut down as soon as it can be arranged.
SOCIAL NEWS from Louise Mehmet
It’s been a busy few months both with tennis and après tennis in full swing. Following a full match season we held a very successful Ladies’ and Men’s night where a good evening of tennis was followed by a sumptuous dinner. Congratulations to winners Jenni L, Diane Z, Dan and Anthony.
The annual tournament saw the kitchen in full swing and once again we catered for the masses and just about kept everyone happy ! As always I must thank all the social helpers who volunteer to support with social duties I couldn’t offer the level of service I do without them ! And it always raises some healthy profits for the club.
We have listed dates for our 2014 tournaments well in advance – see below – so people are aware well ahead and can keep as much time free as possible. Looking forward there are a few events on the cards to brighten up the forthcoming dark days – Tinsel Tennis will take place on Sunday Dec 15th ( Full details to follow) and due to popular demand we are looking to hold a quiz night on Saturday November 23rd. Details to follow – please watch the noticeboard.
Finally, a reminder that we hold an American Tournament on the first Wednesday of each month, followed by food. October got off to a good start, with 20 players taking part, including 4 new members.
| Day/date | Event | Time | Details |
| Wed. 6th November | USA Tournament | 6.45pm | Sign up at club |
| Sat. 23rd November | Quiz Night | 7.30pm | Details to follow |
| Wed. 4th December | USA Tournament | 6.45pm | Sheet to follow |
| Sun. 15th December | Tinsel Tennis | 10am | Tennis/light lunch |
| Sat 5th – Sat 12th April | Opening Season Tournament | TBC | Provisional dates for your diary |
| Sat 30th Aug- Sun 14th Sept | Annual Club Tournament | TBC | Dates for your diary |
BAR from Sally Radford
Bar profit for 2012/13 is very similar to last year's; however, this current year we have had good takings over the League Season and the September tournament. We took approx £750 over the tournament and BBQ, which is £300 more than last year. This, I think, was mainly due to the super weather enjoyed over (most of) the fortnight.
Thank you to all bar helpers for their support and to everyone who has stepped in to help with serving drinks, and collecting and washing glasses. Thanks especially to those who reply promptly to e mails as this makes sorting rotas and covering the bar much easier.
100 Club from Julie Houli
Just a big “thank you” to all of you who have supported the 100 Club this year. We have actually reached our target of 100 ……it’s only taken me three years of pestering to get there !! This has raised £500 for club funds. We held our first draw at the tournament BBQ, with 10 happy winners (see below). The next draw will be at Tinsel Tennis. Good Luck !
£50 Cyril (Lucie) Wood, £40 Sue London, £30 Mark Zarins, Simon Leavy, George Milne £20 Cyril Woodruff, John Braint £10 Maureen Hill, Sammy Ashmore, Sue Lester
JUNIOR REPORT from George Milne
The 2013 AEGON County Junior Awards day was held on 28th September at the Dan Maskell Tennis Centre. Our age 9 and under team were awarded AEGON Orange badges in recognition of winning the County Summer League Division 4. The team was also awarded a pennant which is on display in the Clubhouse. Well done Oli, Jack, Eve, Aaron and Ben.
Our age 14 and under pair of Alexander and James were awarded certificates for winning last year’s County Junior Winter League Division 2. Congratulations also go to them.
This year’s Winter League matches have now started. Our 14 under “B” team started with a good win.
Our Fallows Cup team also started this year’s competition with a first round win against Market Bosworth. We are now looking forward to the quarter-final against the holders, Hamilton T C. Our Junior Tournament results are below :-
| Event | Winner | Finalist |
| Boys 18 & U | Kevin Meeks | Eddy Smart |
| Boys 16 & U | Kevin Meeks | Alexander Boukikov |
| Boys 14 & U | Matthew Howse | Alexander Boukikov |
| Boys 12 & U | Matthew Howse | Geoffrey Pugsley |
| Girls 18 & U | Lilia Boukikova | Charlotte Greenwood |
| Girls 16 & U | Not yet played | |
| Girls 14 & U | Lilia Boukikova | Olivia Redman |
| Girls 12 & U | Lilia Boukikova | Olivia Redman |
Finally…….5 % discount and fund raising for the club !
Do you need any new blinds ? We have an offer from a very reputable Leicester blind company which will give you 5% off your order total and also give back 5% of the total, which will be donated to the tennis club. Please contact Sue Lester by e-mail on sleste1@yahoo.co.uk or phone on 0116 2718891 if you want more details.
