MENS MIDWEEK

Looking for a midweek runaround? Steve Perry organises mens doubles on Tuesdays & Thursday mornings. Contact Steve if interested!

LOCAL PRESS COVERAGE?

If you have local tennis stories or photos that you think deserve to appear in the local press, then DO contact  the Club Secretary if you want any help in submitting your stories & photos!

Adult Social Tennis Tournaments!

On the 17th May & 21st June (both Tuesdays - in place of the normal Club Sessions)  - how about some Pimms & Prizes? 

Alan’s unique handicapping system allows you to turn up at ANY time between 6pm & 8pm . These HUGELY successful events are great fun and for ALL abilities!

PARKING: Please be aware that the club is still asking members not to park in Southampton Street (PARTICULARLY NOT AT WEEKENDS) as this does upset the residents at times. The Car Park at the Business Centre is a short walk away.

QUIZ NIGHT
FRI 16TH SEPT
PORTWELL ANGEL

After the AGM!

This Newsletter is ONLY sent by email .  If needed, could you therefore share the newsletter with the rest of the family for whom we may not have email addresses!
P.S.  Printing out this Newsletter: background colours won’t print - to save on ink...

Welcome to the New Season!

Twelve months ago we thought there was a good chance that we’d now be in the first stages of moving to a new location. Unfortunately, the frustrations and unexpected hurdles continue, in spite of the best efforts of the Relocation Committee.

Nonetheless, I think we’ve had another good year in fulfilling our main objectives: that of providing social and competitive tennis for all ages and abilities; in a Club atmosphere that’s relaxed and friendly. 

There are many volunteers amongst the membership who help to make this possible, and our heartfelt thanks to all: the Officers of the club; the main Committee; the relocation, social, junior & maintenance committees; our clubmark contact, child protection officer, Wimbledon Ticket organiser, Club consumables coordinator, match secretaries and captains – and of course our head gardener Andy Sawyer.

And – we’ve started the important process of attaining Clubmark status; a journey that involves every aspect of the Club and the services that we provide, and I’d like to thank Mark Mobey for taking this on.

At 135 members, numbers are now 30% higher than they were two years ago; with a very healthy mix across all ages and abilities. Through a mixture of Club Sessions, Coaching, Matches and Tournaments we try to cater for the tennis interests of the majority of our membership, in a club atmosphere that’s conducive to both having fun and improving our tennis, and with your help we can ensure that we grow from strength to strength – whatever challenges the next year may throw our way.

I DO hope that you will all be able to come to the SPRING SOCIAL in the Corn Exchange - on Saturday the 7th May (3-5pm). A great opportunity to meet with other members over a cream tea  - and find out about what’s going in the new season! 

DATES COMING UP :

• Sun 27th March CLUB WORKDAY
• Tue 29th March START OF NEW SEASON
• Sat 30th April Mini-Orange Tournament
• Sun 1st May Mini-Red/Green Tournament
• Sat 1st May EARLYBIRD RENEWAL DEADLINE
• Weds 4th May: Inter-schools Tournament
• Sat 7th May SPRING SOCIAL + Wimbledon Draw - CORN EXCHANGE 3pm-5pm
• Tue 17th May Adult Evening: Pimms & Prizes
• Sat 18th June Mini-Red/Green Tournament
• Sun 19th June Mini-Orange Tournament
• Tues 21st June Adult Evening: Pimms & Prizes
• Sun  6th Aug Mini-Red/Green Tournament
• Sun 7th Aug Mini-Orange Tournament
• Fri 16th Sept AGM Old Town Hall 7.30-8.30 followed by QUIZ at PORTWELL ANGEL

Do remember that all members are very welcome to come to any committee meeting. Meeting dates going forward are posted HERE, where you will also find agendas and minutes from previous meetings.

And last but not least - your feedback is absolutely vital in helping to run the Club in the way that you want. The Suggestions Box in the Clubhouse is always there.  If you haven’t yet taken the 2011 MEMBERS SURVEY, then please do take five minutes to share your views. As a reward, you can also then see the non-verbal Survey results immediately!  MANY THANKS! 

CLUB OFFICERS 2010/2011

Chairman: Sjoerd Vogt
Treasurer: Lin Ross
Secretary: Susanna Hunt

Committee Members:
Don Cain, Alan Elbourn,  Steve Perry,  Anne Sawyer,  Juliane Spiers, Mark Mobey

MATCHES

Winter Match Secretary:
                          Anne Sawyer (01367) 870285

Summer Match Secretary:
                          Steve Perry (01367) 244757

Winter League Captains:

• Mens A    Matt Williams (01367) 244996
• Mens B    Don Cain (01367) 240474
• Ladies A   Susanna Hunt (01367) 241452
• Ladies B   Judy Scotcher (01367) 810455
• Ladies C   Pia Sondergeld (01367) 242485

Summer League Captains:

• LADIES A   Susanna Hunt (01367) 241452
• LADIES B   Judy Scotcher (01367) 810455
• MENS A     Sjoerd Vogt  (01367) 241707
• Mens B      Don Cain (01367) 240474
• MIXED       Juliane Spiers (01367) 241432
• MENS(Mon) Joe Moore (01367) 243583

Relocation Committee:
Anne Sawyer, Andy Cathcart, Don Cain, Lin Ross, Alan Elbourn

Other Responsibilities Maintenance Alan Elbourn Paul Silver Wimbledon tickets Alan Elbourn Social Activities Susanna Hunt Juliane Spiers Website & membership Sjoerd Vogt Head Gardener Andy Sawyer Clubmark Contact Mark Mobey Consumables restocking Anne Sawyer Child Protection Rachel Kenyon Juniors Alan Elbourn Susanna Hunt Mark Mobey

WORKDAY: Sunday March 27th - from 9am

Please DO come along to help! You don’t have to be there at exactly 9am. There’s lots of jobs, including Gardening (pruning and weeding), cleaning club house, washing crockery, defrosting fridge, making tea/coffee for the workers....  Please bring equipment/tools/cleaning aids etc. that may be useful.
THERE WILL BE NO CLUB SESSION ON THAT DAY

RENEWING YOUR SUBSCRIPTION FOR 2011-2012

Subscription rates have not increased since 2009. See HERE for more details.  The new season officially starts on Tuesday 29th March, and you will shortly be emailed the  renewal form for all the individuals living at your address. There are MASSIVE discounts if you renew before 1st May, and there’s even BIGGER discounts if you take out FAMILY membership!

JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS COMING UP!

On Sun 1st May, Sat 18th Jun and Sat 6th Aug, Faringdon TC is organising Mini Red and Mini Green tournaments that will take place up on the Community College courts by the Leisure Centre. There will also be competitions for Mini-Orange level on Sun 30th April, Sun 19th Jun and Sun 7th Aug at the Club. More information to follow via email and posters at the courts. Contact Mark Mobey (242636) for more details.

On Weds 4th May, there will be an inter-schools tournament for nine local schools at FTC (9am to 3pm). Contact Alan (243872) for more details.

UPDATE ON WINTER LEAGUE: All teams are doing well and are middle of the league tables except the Ladies B in Div 3 who are close to the top . check progress at www.thamesvalleywtl.net (Thames Valley 2010/2011)

WIMBLEDON TICKETS 2011: We expect to receive our allocation shortly. As happened last year, the selection form will be emailed so that members can tick their preferences for dates.  Members DO need to have a BTM (British Tennis Membership) number to qualify and WILL need to attend the Draw (7th May Corn Exchange) , or send a representative in order to be eligible for tickets.  WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER DETAILS!

ADULT SOCIAL TENNIS
Every Sunday 10.30-12.30 . Simply turn up - balls provided. Evening tennis (Tuesdays & Thursdays) starts again March 29th 2011. See HERE for more details.

PLANNING YOUR
PLAY TIMES
The Court Planner (click on thumbnail below) shows you the times when the courts are free for social tennis.

COURT ETIQUETTE (click on thumbnail)

SATURDAY 7TH MAY
3PM-5PM
 SPRING SOCIAL EVENT IN THE CORN EXCHANGE!

We DO hope that all existing and prospective members (all ages welcome!) will come along to the Corn Exchange at ANY time between 3pm & 5pm - for  tea & scones & friendly banter. There will also be information and displays.

COACHING

We’re very fortunate to have five licensed coaches who are members of the Club.

And through Susanna Hunt,  Alan Elbourn, & Matt Williams, the ladies, gents, and juniors are well catered for (see HERE for more details).

GENTS:  For you there’s also the MIXED coaching session on Tuesdays!

All adults are welcome
 to come & try out
 a coaching session
for FREE!

Adult Summer LEAGUE Tennis (playing other Clubs)

We have 5 teams in the Thames Valley Summer Tennis Leagues. Matches are on Saturday or Sunday afternoons, starting at 1.30pm. Each team usually has about 7 matches spread from Easter to Michaelmas, and the format is 2 couples per team. This means that you are usually home by 6pm at the latest.  And we also have a Men’s Monday Evening Team that plays in the Wiltshire League. If you are interested in playing for a team please contact the appropriate captain:-

Summer League Captains:

• LADIES A      Susanna Hunt (01367) 241452
• LADIES B      Judy Scotcher (01367) 810455
• MENS A        Sjoerd Vogt  (01367) 241707
• MENS B        Don Cain (01367) 240474
• MIXED          Juliane Spiers (01367) 241432
• MENS(Mon)   Joe Moore (01367) 243583

CLICK HERE FOR FIXTURE DATES AND
WINTER 2010/2011 RESULTS

NEW KIT WITH NEW LOGO!

Simply go to the SIMPLY SITE where you’ll find the Faringdon Tennis Club Online Shop.

You can choose from caps, beanie hats, fleeces, sweatshirts, polo shirts & tee-shirts; and you can choose sizes & colours.

Items are name-tagged, delivery is free, and you can expect to receive your order within just seven working days!

Examples of Costs:

Cap:                                       £5.62
Children’s polo shirt:                £7.50
Children’s hooded sweatshirt:  £16.95

TENNIS BALLS: Are provided during official Club sessions. Tubes of high quality branded balls can be purchased at the Club house from Andy Sawyer, or Alan Elbourn, or Lin Ross.

Remember: To get into the Members’ Area of the website (you’re in the Members’ Area at the moment!) go to the homepage ( www.faringdontennis.org.uk )  - or any other page for that matter - and click on the cloud just to the right of the Folly Tower (top left of page) .