Newsletter Update 20 July 2013

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

Open Afternoon & Open Evening

Open Day Afternoon - Saturday 6 July - 1.30pm till 4pm.

For adults, juniors & parents who are interested in joining.

Free play & free coaching in the afternoon - rackets & balls supplied.

Teas, coffees & cakes available in clubhouse.

There will be a number of members on duty - answering questions, showing you around etc.

Open Evening - Wednesday 10 July - 7pm till 8.30pm.

For adults who are interested in joining.

Come down & mix with our regular Wednesday Evening Social Tennis Group. Doubles & Mixed Doubles.

Bar open.

Online Membership Form for 6 months 1 July to 31 December 2013

Nottingham Festival of Tennis

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All players will be vying for ATP/ WTA world ranking points.
                                           
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