President's Day Celebration at Grove

The inclement weather on Sunday, 17th July was not sufficient to cause the Club's President day to be abandoned. Twelve players dodged the showers to complete an American Mixed Doubles Tournament with 6 couples participating. The players played four games with their partner then four games against the partner.

It proved a great opportunity for people, especially new members, to get to know one another and it even persuaded the father of a junior member to pick up his racket and join in, the first time he had played since leaving school!

The afternoon was completed with a "Faith Tea" and accompanying strawberries and ice cream.

For President Adrian Abel, it was a double celebration. The day before his daughter Catherine and her partner David presented him with his first grand child, Abigail Elizabeth, so all toasted their health with a glass of bubbly.

The next social event will be a Barbecue on 10th September, but meanwhile new members are always welcome, Wednesday evening being a good time as it is club night.

Coaching at Grove Tennis Club - Summer Timetable

Several coaching sessions are held each week to suit most ages and abilities.

Saturdays 9.30 - 10.00 3-5 year olds Tiny Tots £3.00 (Members £2.00)
Saturdays 10.00 - 10.45 4 upwards Mini Reds £3.50 (Members £3.00)
Saturdays 10.45 - 11.30 7 upwards Mini Orange £3.50 (Members £3.00)
Saturdays 11.30 - 12.30 10 upwards Junior Developm't £3.50 (Members £3.00)
Saturdays 12.30 - 3.00 All ages Family tennis Free
Saturdays 1.30 - 2.30 Adults Beginners £5.50 ( Members £4.50)
Saturdays 12.30 - 1.30 Adults Improvers/Rusty £5.50 (Members £4.50)
Thursdays 10.00 - 11.30 Ladies Any ability £4.50 (Members £3.50)
Thursdays 11.30 - 1.30 Mixed Lunchtime tennis £4.50 (Members £3.50)

Discounts are available for block bookings

It is also possible to arrange personalised and tailored programme providing one to one attention, using modern techniques, including video analysis & slow motion playback.

It is suggested that you check with the coach before attending your first session
Ifty Patel (07961961443) or email hitanyball@gmail.com

New season, new faces, new decor

The new season has got off to a good start. The newly promoted Ladies A Team are now in the Division 1 of the Slazenger Huddersfield & District Tennis League, while the B team is playing in Division 3. The men's team is doing really well in Division 4, where they are at top of the table, having lost just one match and drawn one. The boys' team are finding life in Section E difficult but it is giving the youngsters great experience.

The dry weather at the beginning of the season made getting the shale courts ready difficult, but members'hard work paid off and the courts are now playing better than ever, thanks to all who gave of their time to maintain what we believe are the best shale courts for miles around. Shale courts are becoming rare, but having played on them you will see why they are favoured by many seasoned players, and are less aggressive to our joints and muscles than harder surfaces. A special thanks to all who generously gave of their time

The club house is looking bright and welcoming after repainting, using paint donated by PPG Architectural Coatings UK and with new carpet tiles donated by Interface FLOR. Why not come down to President's Day (17th July 2011) to see the new look.

The Open Day was very successful, with many new members joining up and youngsters joining our coaching scheme, which is partly funded by Sport England's £7,000 award.

Wednesday Club night has proved popular again, and for the last few Wednesday evenings all three courts have been fully used. Ifty Patel is continuing as the club coach and organises several sessions for youngsters and adults alike. He can be contacted on 07961961443 or email: iftypatel@hotmail.com

Grove is a great place to learn tennis or to return to the sport after a lengthy lay-off. It is friendly and welcoming and maintains standards of courtesy and sportsmanship. For more information contact Adrian (mobile - 077186579114 or email
a.abel@geminidispersions.com)