LRTA Archives Season 2012 to 2013
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LRTA v Dedanists - 17th June 2013
Carl Snitcher of the Dedanists
demonstrating why they won!
Results, report and photos for this now available. Click on the picture.
LRTA Mixed Handicap Doubles 7th to 9th June 2013 at Seacourt
A great weekend enjoyed by all involved - superbly competitive tennis, very sociable dinner at the Garsides (40 of us!), competitors from as far afield as Fontainebleau and Jesmond Dene and the usual mix at LRTA tournaments of catching up with old friends and making new ones. Results, report and photos now available (click on the picture).
LRTA Tennis & Golf Day - 2013
Bluebells at Huntercombe
A day obviously very much enjoyed by all who took part. Congratulations to Lucy Davies for yet another very successful event.
For report and photos, click on the picture.
Monthly Update for May 2013
The court at Fontainebleau
No LRTA tournaments this month but the French Handicap tournament was well supported by British players as usual. See the News item below.
Some changes to the Rankings and an average of just over 130 hits per day reflecting the lower level of activity.
Some changes to the Rankings and an average of just over 130 hits per day reflecting the lower level of activity.
French Handicap 25th to 26th May 2013 at Fontainebleau
Katie Leppard's leftie railroads put her on track to win back the French Ladies Handicap singles title in Fontainebleau from last year's winner Gabrielle Smart. While the two Lindas (Fairbrother and Sheraton-Davis) also gained the Doubles title for a second time.
Click on the picture for a Report and Photos - full results to follow.
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Claire and Rob announce their engagement
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Very happy news that Claire Vigrass and Rob Fahey are engaged. Alex Garside, LRTA Chairman says: "I am delighted to hear the wonderful news of Claire and Rob's engagement. May I wish them much happiness together in the future."
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US Open - 14th to 16th June 2013 at Tuxedo Park
A message from Jane Lippincott:
The US Ladies Open - Singles and Doubles - will be played in Tuxedo Park on June 14-16. this tournament was originally scheduled for November 2012, but had to be postponed due to Hurricane Sandy.
June will be a lovely time to visit Tuxedo! Please consider coming out and playing in the tournament!
Click on the picture for a copy of the entry form.
The US Ladies Open - Singles and Doubles - will be played in Tuxedo Park on June 14-16. this tournament was originally scheduled for November 2012, but had to be postponed due to Hurricane Sandy.
June will be a lovely time to visit Tuxedo! Please consider coming out and playing in the tournament!
Click on the picture for a copy of the entry form.
Fixtures List for 2013/14 Season
Next season's fixture list is now on the website under the Fixtures/Results tab or click on the picture. Make a note now in your diary of all the events in which you would like to take part!
Monthly update for April 2013
Lots of activity this month with both the British Open and the World Championships taking place. Our AGM was held at Seacourt and our new Incentive Scheme for amateurs has been introduced. See the News items below.
Several changes to the Rankings have occurred this month but unfortunately the results from the World Championships have not yet been entered on RTO so there may well be more changes to come.
Unsurprisingly, activity on the site has been high this month with an average of just under 200 hits per day and a record of 324 hits on one day.
Several changes to the Rankings have occurred this month but unfortunately the results from the World Championships have not yet been entered on RTO so there may well be more changes to come.
Unsurprisingly, activity on the site has been high this month with an average of just under 200 hits per day and a record of 324 hits on one day.
Incentive Scheme for Amateur Lady players to reduce their Handicap
Following up on an idea from Claire Vigrass, the LRTA is pleased to introduce a programme to provide incentives to amateurs to encourage them to work at reducing their singles handicap and to play in tournaments. These incentives relate to offering financial support for the provision of racquets, clothing, lessons, free tournament entry, contributions to travel expenses to tournaments etc. Click on the picture for more details.
Ladies World Championship 15th - 21st April, 2013 in Paris
Click on the picture for the results, and for a link to the updated reports and photos.
More information is available on the Facebook page set up to report on the World Championships:
http://www.facebook.com/2013LadiesWorlds?fref=ts
Leamington Over 60s (handicap) tournament - 20th/21st April, 2013
Congratulations to Hannah Parry for winning this first tournament of its type at Leamington.
Great to see some of our juniors competing in this tournament and giving their seniors a run for their money.
Click on the picture for Results and Report
LRTA AGM - 2013
The Minutes of the 2013 AGM, the 2013 Chairman's report and the LRTA Accounts for the year to 31st January 2013 are now available in the Members Area of the website. (The Guidelines for the newly introduced Incentive Scheme for amateurs to improve their handicap have now been moved and can be found under the About the LRTA tab above.)
Click on the picture to go to the Members Area.
Neptune British Ladies Open Singles, Doubles and Handicap Doubles - 2013
Claire and Sarah Vigrass pictured before the Singles final in the Neptune British Ladies Open Championships which provided some absolutely stunning tennis. Click on the picture for the final results of the Singles, Doubles, Singles and Doubles Plates and the Handicap Doubles. Click here for the report and more photos.
Simon Flynn has very kindly provided some video clips from the finals of the Neptune British Open matches: click here to find a list of them and to watch them.
Very many thanks to Simon.
Simon Flynn has very kindly provided some video clips from the finals of the Neptune British Open matches: click here to find a list of them and to watch them.
Very many thanks to Simon.
Junior Development Coaching Programme
Click on the picture to read about and see photos of our latest initiative to encourage participation by and the development of younger women players.
New date for the US Open
Following the postponement of the US Open (originally scheduled for November 2-4 in Tuxedo) we have spotted a new date on the US website: http://www.uscourttennis.org/ The new date is posted as 14th to 16th June at Tuxedo. No contact details given, so, if you are interested, I can only suggest you contact the club. Email: [email protected]
Monthly update for March 2013
One change to the rankings this month which will be reflected in the seedings for the World Championships - the draws for which will be published shortly. The draw for the British Open is available along with several new items published this month, see the News items below.
Do visit our updated Merchandise page with more photos and featuring our new gilets - Penny Lumley modelling the red version here (also available in white). Also on the Merchandise page is a new online order form for clothing.
There have been an average of just over 140 visits to the site each day this month. Don't forget to let us know if we can add any further elements to the website that you would like to see.
Do visit our updated Merchandise page with more photos and featuring our new gilets - Penny Lumley modelling the red version here (also available in white). Also on the Merchandise page is a new online order form for clothing.
There have been an average of just over 140 visits to the site each day this month. Don't forget to let us know if we can add any further elements to the website that you would like to see.
The Varsity Match, 2013
You may have already heard that the Oxford Women’s Real Tennis team won their Varsity match at Lord’s, held over 22/23 Feb. To their delight, they were able to repeat their success of 2012 and 2011.
Click on the picture for a full report.
Click on the picture for a full report.
Claire Vigrass - a short video March 2013
Click on the picture for a link to a video news story about Claire Vigrass when she played in the Jesmond Dean Cup last weekend. It was made and broadcast by Sky Tyne and Wear, a local news website based in the North East of England.
British Ladies Masters 2013 - Results, Report and Photos
Congratulations to Penny Lumley for an excellent win in the Masters and to Elvira Campione for her part in a most entertaining final.
Equally hard fought, if less skilfully, was the Plate Handicap Doubles final where Sarah McGivern and Trish Morris finally prevailed against Lucy Hutchinson and Savannah Poolman who were staging a threatening comeback. Click on the picture for the full results and links to the photos and report.
Equally hard fought, if less skilfully, was the Plate Handicap Doubles final where Sarah McGivern and Trish Morris finally prevailed against Lucy Hutchinson and Savannah Poolman who were staging a threatening comeback. Click on the picture for the full results and links to the photos and report.
Neptune British Ladies Open 10th - 14th April 2013 - entries now closed and the draw available
Click on the picture for the Draws for the Neptune British Open Championships 2013, Singles, Doubles, Plates and the Open Handicap Doubles.
Even if you aren't playing, don't forget we would like to see you at the AGM at 6.30 pm on Saturday, 13th April 2013 (Agenda available in the Members Area) and at the dinner afterwards, both being held in the club at Seacourt. Don't forget the AGM gives you the chance to let us (your committee and fellow members) know your thoughts on what the LRTA should be doing on your and the game's behalf. If you can't be present, use the LRTA Contact Form to let us have your views.
World Championships 15th - 21st April, 2013 - closing date for entries Monday, 18th March 2013
There are still places left in the draw for the World Championships so do enter if you would like to play - there are no handicap limits and, depending on the number of entries, there may well be a small separate handicap tournament so everyone should get plenty of tennis as well as being able to enjoy "Paris in the Spring". Click here for a copy of the entry form.
Please note that no late entries can be accepted so don't miss the closing date of 18th March.
For more information, go to the dedicated web site: http://www.parisladies2013.com/
Monthly update for February 2013
No change to the Rankings this month but a couple of small changes to the top ladies' handicaps.
Some information about Candida Nicholls (whose photo is featured here) has been added to the Executive Committee profiles. Candida is a very valuable and professional addition to the committee and provides much needed back up on our increasingly important technical front.
The entry form for the French Handicap in May is now available. See below.
The draw for the Masters at Hampton Court will be available shortly.
Remember the closing date for entries to the British Open (to be played from 8th to 14th April 2013 at Seacourt) is 17th March so get your entries in soon. If you would like to be involved but don't want to enter the main events, the Handicap Doubles tournament runs during the week and is a great way to join in the competition, to be around to watch the top players' matches and to add to the atmosphere of the whole event.
Our best month yet for individual visits to the website: an average of nearly 150 visits per day.
Some information about Candida Nicholls (whose photo is featured here) has been added to the Executive Committee profiles. Candida is a very valuable and professional addition to the committee and provides much needed back up on our increasingly important technical front.
The entry form for the French Handicap in May is now available. See below.
The draw for the Masters at Hampton Court will be available shortly.
Remember the closing date for entries to the British Open (to be played from 8th to 14th April 2013 at Seacourt) is 17th March so get your entries in soon. If you would like to be involved but don't want to enter the main events, the Handicap Doubles tournament runs during the week and is a great way to join in the competition, to be around to watch the top players' matches and to add to the atmosphere of the whole event.
Our best month yet for individual visits to the website: an average of nearly 150 visits per day.
French Handicap tournament - 25th to 27th May 2013 at Fontainebleau
A competitive and fun tournament in a wonderful setting and played during a Bank Holiday weekend in the UK so hopefully convenient for a lot of people. Gabrielle Smart is organising this tournament again this year - the 19th apparently. (I remember the first one so well, how can it be so long ago?) Entries are limited to 24 this year so get your entry in early to be sure of a place.
Click here for the entry form.
February 2013 Mailer
The February 2013 Mailer is now being posted and you should receive your copy within the next week or so. If you do not, or you have any queries about the contents, please contact us and we will respond as quickly as possible.
The Agenda for the 2013 Annual General Meeting and the Committee's nominations for election to the Executive Committee are available in the Member's area of the web site along with an electronic copy of the Newsletter.
Neptune British Open Singles, Doubles and Handicap Doubles 8th - 14th April 2013 at Seacourt
Click on the picture for the Entry form for the Neptune British Open Championships 2013. We're looking forward to another great feast of tennis - both at the top level Singles and Doubles and at the equally competitively fought Handicap Doubles. If you haven't taken part in these events before, do join us this year. We would also love to see you at the AGM on the Saturday evening and/or the dinner whether you are competing or not. At the AGM, take the chance to let us know your thoughts on what the LRTA should be doing on your and the game's behalf. If you can't be present, use the LRTA Contact Form to let us have your views.
Billy Ross Skinner 2013 - Results
The winners Nick Brodie and Jill Newby with Colin Dean
The final results of the Billy Ross Skinner Tournament at Hatfield are now available. Jon Dawes says "Both sets in the final were 5/5 40-all so it couldn’t have been much closer." Click on the photo to see the results.
Monthly update for January 2013
A slightly new look to the site this month with the navigation bar moving to the bottom of the header on each page. This change was requested by a site user and we are very happy to respond positively to your suggestions. Many thanks to Candida Nicholls for coding this change for us. Candida has been co-opted on to the LRTA Executive Committee to help bolster our IT capability as we become more and more dependent on technical solutions to support our various activities. More information about Candida and her responsibilities will be published shortly.
Despite only two handicap changes for World Ranked players, there are five changes to ranking positions. Congratulations to Sue Haswell on a big handicap drop which takes her three places up the rankings.
Visits to the site have averaged 130 a day this month and we hope this means we are continuing to publish the type of information that you want. Let us know if not.
Despite only two handicap changes for World Ranked players, there are five changes to ranking positions. Congratulations to Sue Haswell on a big handicap drop which takes her three places up the rankings.
Visits to the site have averaged 130 a day this month and we hope this means we are continuing to publish the type of information that you want. Let us know if not.
Ladies World Championships 2013
CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE 15 – 21 avril 2013. The Championships will be played in France this year at the court in Paris: Société du Jeu de Paume et de Raquets 74 ter rue Lauriston 75016 PARIS tel. 33 (0)1 47 27 46 86 More information on the Championships website: www.parisladies2013.com or contact Gabrielle Smart: [email protected]
Click on the picture to download a copy of the entry form.
Click on the picture to download a copy of the entry form.
Billy Ross Skinner
Click on the picture to go to the draw for the 2013 Billy Ross Skinner Invitation Mixed Doubles.
The Leamington Over 60s Handicap Ladies Singles
The Leamington Tennis Court Club is organising a tournament for ladies whose handicap is higher than 60: The Leamington Over 60s Handicap Ladies Singles. It will be held from 19th – 21st April 2013 and players of all ages and from all clubs will be welcome. Click on the logo to download a printable version of the entry form which also contains more details of the tournament.
Donation to The Dedanists’ Foundation
The LRTA is pleased to support the new Dedanists’ Foundation charity. Click on the logo to read more
Monthly update - December 2012
I do hope you've all had a lovely Christmas and are getting geared up for the second half of the season.
The number of unique visits to the website has dropped this month to an average of 115 a day, but we've all had much more important things to do this month than browse the web, so still a reassuring average,
The Rankings have been updated with two players swapping places and several changes of handicap. Results, report and photographs of the Mothers & Daughters tournament held this month are now available and if you have recently returned to work in London, see below the very generous offer from the T&RA to give you the opportunity to play tennis in Central London.
Do remember to let us know if you have any events at your Club that you think may be of interest to lady players in general or anything else you would like to be considered for the site.
Wishing you all a very happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous New Year with lots of successful and enjoyable tennis thrown in for good measure.
The number of unique visits to the website has dropped this month to an average of 115 a day, but we've all had much more important things to do this month than browse the web, so still a reassuring average,
The Rankings have been updated with two players swapping places and several changes of handicap. Results, report and photographs of the Mothers & Daughters tournament held this month are now available and if you have recently returned to work in London, see below the very generous offer from the T&RA to give you the opportunity to play tennis in Central London.
Do remember to let us know if you have any events at your Club that you think may be of interest to lady players in general or anything else you would like to be considered for the site.
Wishing you all a very happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous New Year with lots of successful and enjoyable tennis thrown in for good measure.
Graduated and want to play tennis in London?
Well Join ‘The 20 Something’ Club’
Claire Vigrass says: "This is the opportunity to play Real Tennis (in London) on a regular basis for those that might not have the access otherwise. It’s social and all with people your own age. What more could you want!!? Click on the picture for all details, an online booking form and information on this new and exciting initiative. Please spread the news as we are hoping this will be really successful. If so, then we would obviously look to continue to run this next season also.
If you need any further info, please ask."
If you need any further info, please ask."
Mothers & Daughters Handicap Doubles - 9th December 2012
Click on the photo for the Results, Report and photos from this year's tournament
Under 21 Girls Handicap Singles - 2012
Another successful Under 21 Girls Handicap Singles, held at Radley and generously supported by an Anonymous Donor.
Results now available (click on the picture) and photos and report now added.
Monthly update - November 2012
The number of unique visits we are receiving each day has almost doubled over the last month with an average of 140 per day, so we hope this means you are enjoying using the site.
The Rankings have been updated with one player dropping out of the list and another returning to the top 10. Results, reports and photographs of the two tournaments held this month are now available and their are reports of some other events: see the news items above and below.
Do remember to let us know if you have any events at your Club that you think may be of interest to lady players in general or anything else you would like to be considered for the site.
The Rankings have been updated with one player dropping out of the list and another returning to the top 10. Results, reports and photographs of the two tournaments held this month are now available and their are reports of some other events: see the news items above and below.
Do remember to let us know if you have any events at your Club that you think may be of interest to lady players in general or anything else you would like to be considered for the site.
British Ladies Handicaps 2012
Sponsored by the Handpicked Collection and an Anonymous Donor.
Click on the picture to see the results of this year's tournament - unfortunately hit by last minute drop outs. Congratulations to Katy Weston, the organiser, for still achieving an enjoyable and successful weekend.
Click here for the report and photos.
Our thanks to Caroline and Jeremy Gilmore - 4th November 2012
Click on the picture to read about our thank you lunch for Caroline and Jeremy Gilmore for all the work they did on our original website.
Time for another monthly update - October 2012
Firstly, apologies to any of you who have tried to access the site over the weekend of 27th/28th October 2012 and have been directed to an Easyspace web page. Probably my fault for trying to be parsimonious with LRTA funds (well, I am your Treasurer) and downgrading our web hosting package now that we have two sites. The resolution should not result in any extra cost or a return to the previous single site costs.
We are still receiving around 75 unique visits a day which is great and we do hope this means you are still enjoying the site.
Re the update, the Rankings have been updated again and there are quite a few changes as the season gets under way. A new page has been added to record Match Results and provide photos and reports of matches if provided. As well as being available via the link above, these can be accessed as the season progresses via the Fixtures/Results page. There have been some updates to some of the Rolls of Honour as more information comes in.
Do remember to let us know if you have any events at your Club that you think may be of interest to lady players in general or anything else you would like to be considered for the site.
We are still receiving around 75 unique visits a day which is great and we do hope this means you are still enjoying the site.
Re the update, the Rankings have been updated again and there are quite a few changes as the season gets under way. A new page has been added to record Match Results and provide photos and reports of matches if provided. As well as being available via the link above, these can be accessed as the season progresses via the Fixtures/Results page. There have been some updates to some of the Rolls of Honour as more information comes in.
Do remember to let us know if you have any events at your Club that you think may be of interest to lady players in general or anything else you would like to be considered for the site.
New Sponsorship deal - October 2012
We are very pleased to announce a new agreement with Neptune re sponsorship for the British Ladies Open Singles and Doubles and the British Open Handicap Doubles. The agreement covers sponsorship for these tournaments for the next three years and we are extremely grateful to Robin Geffen and Neptune for their continued, generous support for the ladies game.
Alex Garside, Chairman of the LRTA says: "I am delighted that Neptune wish to continue their sponsorship of the British Ladies Open (including the Handicap Doubles) and by committing to do this for 3 years shows their dedication to supporting ladies real tennis for which I am most grateful. The game is much indebted to Robin Geffen's generosity."
Alex Garside, Chairman of the LRTA says: "I am delighted that Neptune wish to continue their sponsorship of the British Ladies Open (including the Handicap Doubles) and by committing to do this for 3 years shows their dedication to supporting ladies real tennis for which I am most grateful. The game is much indebted to Robin Geffen's generosity."
Ladies World Championships - 2013
It is now confirmed that the Ladies World Championships in 2013 will be held in Paris from 15th to 21st April 2013. Gabrielle Smart, the organiser for the 2013 tournament, writes: "Go ahead and book your plane tickets. More details will be following shortly. I can offer
accommodation to about eight people, so if there are young players who hesitate
to come, please inform them of this. The fee will, as in 2005, be around 280 Euros in total,
which I will itemise for those not wishing to attend all the week's events (in
particular the gala dinner which will be about 85 Euros pp).
We will be setting up a website with a page for enrolment and payment and that should be ready I hope before Christmas."
We will be setting up a website with a page for enrolment and payment and that should be ready I hope before Christmas."
Our new website is one month old 30th September 2012
Ancient in the modern world of instant communication!!
We are very pleased that we have had positive feedback from those who have contacted us and many thanks to those who have made helpful comments and corrections to errors. Excluding the first few days after the site was published (we had over 520 hits over the first weekend!) we have averaged around 75 visits a day which we think is a good average.
We have added some new pages: Links to the T&RA Handicap Calculators, information about the LRTA Facebook Group (do join if you use Facebook) and Who does What? if you ever need to know who to contact about various aspects of LRTA activity. We have also made the first monthly update to the Rankings list and changed the format of this page a little.
You will also note that we have updated the slideshow above with photos from the first of this season's tournaments at Leamington. It is our intention to do this for every tournament throughout the season as long as we have appropriate photos.
Do keep the comments coming in (contact us) and let us know of anything else you would like us to add to or change on the site.
Many thanks for your support in all our activities, not just the new website.
French Open Championships 2012 - 10th to 17th September at Bordeaux
Congratulations to Claire Vigrass who beat Karen Hird in the final of the French Open Championship Singles 6-2, 6-2. Claire also won the Doubles with Alex Kurkjian beating Karen and Freddy Adam 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. Click on photo for full results.
Leamington "best with worst" Handicap Doubles - 14th/15th September 2013
Another very happy, competitive and hard-fought tournament. Leamington always make us very welcome and we are looking forward to the National Handicap tournaments at Moreton Morrell and Leamington in November - enter now!! (See News item below.)
Results of this tournament are available by clicking on the picture. Photos, a report and an "Ode to Leamington" also available.
Tabley Vase at Holyport on 2nd September 2012
This tournament, introduced by Paul Tabley when he was the professional at Holyport, was much enjoyed by all the players. A handicap ladies doubles the tournament is open to all lady players.
Although not an LRTA tournament, we are happy to include it in our News as it is of general interest to lady players. If you have an event at your club which you think is of general interest, do contact us and we will consider it for publication. Click on the photo for Results, more photos and a report on the play.
Our new website - published on 1st September 2012
In 2003, when Caroline Gilmore was Secretary of the LRTA, it was decided that it was time the LRTA had a website. Caroline and her husband, Jeremy, very kindly volunteered to produce a website for us and, having designed and implemented it, have maintained and developed it ever since. We are extremely grateful to them for all the hard work, expertise and time that they have put into it over the years.
So why develop a new site?
Unfortunately, we have always been dependent on Caroline and Jeremy to make changes to the site and we feel we have probably been reliant on them for far too long and can no longer take advantage of their generosity, though they have very kindly said they are happy to continue to look after us.
So we have developed a new site that we can update ourselves, sharing the load between us.
You will recognise some features on the new site as Caroline and Jeremy have been very kind in allowing us to use both the design and content of the previous site. But we have also added some new features so do please explore the new site. We would love to have your comments on the new site whether they are positive or not. Are we covering items in which you are interested? Are there other items you would like to see on the site? Would you like some of the current content presented differently? Do you find it easy to navigate and find the information you want? You can use our contact form or call or email any member of the LRTA Executive Committee whose details you will find in the Members Handbook (the Blue Book) with your comments.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The LRTA Executive Committee
Our previous website has been archived and can be accessed on www.lrtaarchive.org.uk
So why develop a new site?
Unfortunately, we have always been dependent on Caroline and Jeremy to make changes to the site and we feel we have probably been reliant on them for far too long and can no longer take advantage of their generosity, though they have very kindly said they are happy to continue to look after us.
So we have developed a new site that we can update ourselves, sharing the load between us.
You will recognise some features on the new site as Caroline and Jeremy have been very kind in allowing us to use both the design and content of the previous site. But we have also added some new features so do please explore the new site. We would love to have your comments on the new site whether they are positive or not. Are we covering items in which you are interested? Are there other items you would like to see on the site? Would you like some of the current content presented differently? Do you find it easy to navigate and find the information you want? You can use our contact form or call or email any member of the LRTA Executive Committee whose details you will find in the Members Handbook (the Blue Book) with your comments.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The LRTA Executive Committee
Our previous website has been archived and can be accessed on www.lrtaarchive.org.uk