MCS Tennis September Newsletter

This month’s newsletter guest editor is Helen 👩‍💻 

Heads-up: Tree Felling on 23/24 September 🌳 

We (sadly) need to fell some ash trees at the club. This is scheduled for 23 and 24 September. Access to the courts will not be possible during the day for safety reasons. Evenings should be unaffected.

Preview of MCS Ladies Singles Final (Sat 7 Sept) 🎾

It’s the end of an exciting summer of club matches and kicks off at 10:30 am. Enjoy the MCS BBQ and watch our best slogging it out on court. Details to follow separately.

Lara, 13 and Leila, 14, have seen off all the oldies to make it to the ladies final. This pair of pocket rockets have had a stellar season playing in our Ladies A team, in Division 3 of the Hereford and Worcester league. They’ve won all of their matches without dropping a set and Leila sits at the top of the statistics board with a 16-0 win rate. It should be a fantastic match, but who will come out on top?

Leila plays her “Way To Wimbledon” 🎾

From an initial 13,000 competitors, Leila was one of only 48 players to make it to the national finals at Wimbledon, which took place on the practice courts at Aorangi park. She made it out of the tough round robin stage and all the way to the last 16 of the knockout stage in the U14 category. She was delighted with her results and especially with the £28 food card she received each day to spend in the Wimbledon canteen!

Lara competes in J30 Edinburgh Tournament 🎾

Lara made it into the main draw at an ITF Junior International tournament in Edinburgh in the summer to play singles and doubles. She gained a lot of confidence from playing some of the very best international players in her age group and only just came up short in both matches. What an amazing experience to even make it to the starting line!

Look out for these two battling it out to be Queen of our club this year on the 7^th. Look out for more details next week.

Amazing MCS Team Results 😎

Was a bit premature last month to announce season results. I’m delighted to say now the summer league is really complete we’ve done brilliantly with 3 top 3 finishes! Congratulations to all those who have represented the club.

• MCS Ladies A playing in Division 3 Combined Ladies A finished 2nd from 9

• MCS Ladies B playing in Division 5 West Ladies B finished 7th from 7

• MCS Men A playing in Division 4 West Mens A finished 3rd from 8

• MCS Men B playing in Division 6 West Mens B finished 2nd from 8

• MCS Mixed A playing in Division 3 West Mixed A finished 5th from 8

• MCS Mixed B playing in Division 5 West Mixed B finished 6th from 9

A huge thank you to all the captains (Steve, David, Helen, Sheila, Ali & Anne) who organise matches, liaise with the opposition, get teams together as well as arrange teas for home matches & transport to away matches. You are all brilliant!

If you would be interested in playing for the club in league matches but not sure how to go about it, then please contact Helen (email) or Steve (email). They will be very keen to hear from you!

24/25 Season Welcome Letter & Information 📖 

Click here to view key member info for this season. Please let Bella know if anything is missing!

Coaching - next block starting mid-Sept!

Kingsley Harris, the MCS club coach, is an LTA-accredited Level 4 coach. Kingsley offers group and individual 1-1 coaching sessions on Thursday afternoons and evenings. Our present coaching block is coming to an end this week (8 August) but the next set of coaching sessions will start in mid-September. Register your interest in group coaching sessions or find out more by contacting Ali or Kingsley by email or phone, or WhatsApp him on 07879 644218.

Serve ‘n’ Snack Shack 🍫

We have replenished supplies including some crisps and mini-cheddars (how can you resist!) so please tuck in! Prices are on the fridge door and money goes in the box in the cupboard. 

Free balls if you refer new members 🎾

We would love some new members. Let your friends and family know about the club. If an adult signs up due to your introduction then a lovely tube of Head balls will be yours. Please send Bella an email to claim your balls.

Club Kit 👕

Why not complete your tennis experience, be the envy of your club mates and also help to raise club funds by ordering some cool club kit?  Hoodies, jackets, T-shirts, polo shirts, and headbands are all available. For further information, catalogue details and a quote please contact Kim Armitage on email.

Safeguarding 💛

Any safeguarding concerns contact the club Welfare Officer, Alison Walford, on 07967 627733 or email.  The first aid kit is in the cupboard on the left of the clubhouse as you enter. As a reminder, the defibrillator code is C1267.

Tennis Balls 🎾

Head Tour balls can be purchased from the club for £6 for a 4-ball tube. If you need balls, please contact Peter by email or text (07752704525) who will let you know how to get hold of your balls and how to pay. Please do not take balls without agreeing with Peter in advance. 

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Feedback 💬

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