LRTA Archives Season 2015 to 2016
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Thanks to Chantelle Harding - member of the LRTA Executive committee 2004 to 2016
Chantelle was "determined" not to be "subjected" to the presentation of a gift to thank her for all the hard work she did whilst serving on the LRTA Executive committee. She produced very good reasons for refusing all invitations to appropriate occasions but our committee don't give up that easily! A cunning plan was evolved, with the help of the Hardwick ladies, and it was agreed that, unbeknownst to Chantelle, the presentation would be made at the Hardwick Ladies tennis evening on Monday 4th July 2016. As Chantelle kindly organises this, we could be sure of her presence. Several committee members are members of Hardwick and Alex Garside, Viv Dawes and Lucy Hutchinson also made the journey to join us for the occasion. It was a very happy evening with lovely food provided by Katy Weston and Pam Tomalin and plenty of wine provided by others of the fifteen or so ladies present.
The present chosen for Chantelle was exactly suited to her. Chantelle always provided delicious home baked cakes for committee meetings so a cake stand, with a personalised message: "with love & thanks from us all in the LRTA", was the chosen gift. Chantelle was thrilled and very much appreciated the thought that had gone in to choosing something so totally appropriate. Alex made the presentation and thanked Chantelle, on behalf of us all, for all she has done for the LRTA. We wish Chantelle all the best for the future and look forward to seeing her on court again before too long.
The present chosen for Chantelle was exactly suited to her. Chantelle always provided delicious home baked cakes for committee meetings so a cake stand, with a personalised message: "with love & thanks from us all in the LRTA", was the chosen gift. Chantelle was thrilled and very much appreciated the thought that had gone in to choosing something so totally appropriate. Alex made the presentation and thanked Chantelle, on behalf of us all, for all she has done for the LRTA. We wish Chantelle all the best for the future and look forward to seeing her on court again before too long.
LRTA Tennis and Golf Day 2016 - 4th May 2016 - at Hardwick House and Huntercombe
Despite the best laid plans, an accident and road closure meant Jo and I were late. Jo was the first on, but an early call to Lucy did the trick and we were still met with smiley faces!
Let me go back........ Lucy had suggested I might like to play in this wonderful day some time earlier. It turned out that my daughter Jo was also free that day. Neither of us had played real tennis for some years but no one seemed to mind. With the clever way Lucy sorts pairings and organises the handicap (tough for the markers as requires concentration!) the short sets are played with anticipation and enthusiasm, until Julia Scott of Newmarket emerged the tennis winner.
The drive to Huntercombe was amazing as it was bluebell season and they were quite spectacular under the fresh greens of the beech tree canopy. Lunch was very welcome and delicious, and we were soon on the tee. Different partners and a few more faces, including Les Ronaldson and Jill Newby, to play an 18 hole Stableford on this glorious course. As usual, degrees of tiredness met us at the end, depending on how we had played! Jill took the honours with 30 Stableford points, closely followed by Lucy with 29. Tea and cake and good humour took over and Lucy gave us a lovely prize giving before wending our way home.
I had forgotten what a lovely day this is. Time spent with good friends playing two great sports in lovely surroundings. To be recommended! A huge thank you to our playing partners and to Lucy for getting me back on the court, and organising the almost perfect day.
Report by Clare Wetherill
(Unfortunately there were no usable photographs of the day.)
Let me go back........ Lucy had suggested I might like to play in this wonderful day some time earlier. It turned out that my daughter Jo was also free that day. Neither of us had played real tennis for some years but no one seemed to mind. With the clever way Lucy sorts pairings and organises the handicap (tough for the markers as requires concentration!) the short sets are played with anticipation and enthusiasm, until Julia Scott of Newmarket emerged the tennis winner.
The drive to Huntercombe was amazing as it was bluebell season and they were quite spectacular under the fresh greens of the beech tree canopy. Lunch was very welcome and delicious, and we were soon on the tee. Different partners and a few more faces, including Les Ronaldson and Jill Newby, to play an 18 hole Stableford on this glorious course. As usual, degrees of tiredness met us at the end, depending on how we had played! Jill took the honours with 30 Stableford points, closely followed by Lucy with 29. Tea and cake and good humour took over and Lucy gave us a lovely prize giving before wending our way home.
I had forgotten what a lovely day this is. Time spent with good friends playing two great sports in lovely surroundings. To be recommended! A huge thank you to our playing partners and to Lucy for getting me back on the court, and organising the almost perfect day.
Report by Clare Wetherill
(Unfortunately there were no usable photographs of the day.)
Ladies World Championships 2017 Date Announced
The Ladies World Championships will be held at Tuxedo May 15th - 21st 2017
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Claire and Rob Fahey on the birth of their daughter Sophie Eleanor. Sophie was born on Friday 15th April at 4.29 pm, weighing 8 lbs 5 oz. Claire says: "We're back home now and loving our new little addition. Both parents absolutely besotted already!"
Excellent news and I'm sure everyone will join in sending Claire, Rob and Sophie our very best wishes.
LRTA International 2016 on 30th April and 1st May at Hardwick House sponsored by Knights
The LRTA International is held every other year alternating with the Ladies World Championships. The tournament consists of eight players playing initially in two round robin groups with the group winners playing a final. The top lady players in the world are invited to play and those available are assigned to groups such that they meet players they would not normally play due to seedings in other tournaments.
Click here for information about the groups and the Order of Play. Spectators will be very welcome so do come along if you want to watch some high level ladies tennis. If you would like lunch, please click here to email and let us know. |
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Under 12, Under 15 and Under 19 Doubles
Please note that both the date and venue for these tournaments have changed. They will now all be played at the Oratory over the weekend of 25th/26th June 2016. The entry form will be available nearer the time.
LRTA International - calling all top players!
Sponsored by Knights and supported by Pol Roger |
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This is the singles tournament, played level, which we run every other year (when there are no World Championships) for the top eight ladies worldwide who are ready, willing and able to play in it. This year it will be held on 30 April and 1 May 2016 at Hardwick House. We will identify those eligible to be invited to play from RTO on 19 March. So anyone who could be in the frame for an invitation should ensure their handicap is as good as could be on 19 March!! Spectators are welcome, the standard of play will be high so do make a note in your diary if you would like to come and watch.
Streaming of the Australian Open
We have received the following message from RMTC:
"Streaming of the Australian Open should be available following this Youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-QfEgT0-eAJR4dg215y17A/feed
Alternatively you can just go to Youtube and search for "Royal Melbourne Tennis Club".
We'll be setting things up tomorrow so hopefully we'll be streaming by Thursday (7th January 2016)."
"Streaming of the Australian Open should be available following this Youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-QfEgT0-eAJR4dg215y17A/feed
Alternatively you can just go to Youtube and search for "Royal Melbourne Tennis Club".
We'll be setting things up tomorrow so hopefully we'll be streaming by Thursday (7th January 2016)."
Holyport Real Tennis Club's Internship offer - position now filled
HRTC is offering a paid internship to a talented and enthusiastic racket sports player.
Click here to download the details.
Hardwick Ladies Christmas Dinner
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The lady members of Hardwick have a regular dinner on the first Monday of every month. They had their Christmas dinner at the beginning of December and were very pleased that all the ladies were present - some having travelled quite a distance to be there. Everyone contributed to the food and drink and an excellent variety of presents were provided via Secret Santa. It was generally agreed to be a very successful start to the Christmas season. Do let us know if the ladies at your club have an event that they would like the rest of the ladies' tennis community to share and we'll put a News item on this page as appropriate. |
Alex Garside appointed as new Managing Director of Seacourt
Congratulations to Alex on taking on this challenging role. It will be a difficult job over the next few months and it must be very welcome news to Seacourt members and the tennis community in general to know that this important facility is in such capable hands. We wish her every success and look forward to many more events at what has for a long time been considered the “home” of ladies real tennis.
Alex will, of course, continue as Chairman of the LRTA and will be well supported in the busy time ahead by the rest of the LRTA Executive Committee and, I’m sure, by all LRTA members.
Results of the US Ladies Open 2015
Congratulations to Irina Dulbish for winning both the Singles and, with Freddy Adam, the Doubles in Boston. Click here for all the results and some photos.