I did the men's team an injustice when I suggested they were runners up in Division 4 of the Huddersfield Tennis League. In fact they tied for the top spot with Liversedge C. In the resulting play-off they won 10-1 and therefore gained the title along with promotion to Division C.
Just a reminder to anyone who would like to play league tennis. Grove are considering entering a B team but need a few more players who want to play league tennis. If you are interested please leave a comment and we will get back to you. We are quite prepared to give junior members a chance if they are of a reasonable standard.
The barbecue has been arranged for Saturday 10th September at 2 pm at the club. All welcome whether members or not. £6 for adults £3 for children including food and drink. Hope to see you there.
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Friday, 2 September 2011
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
First title of the season goes to Boys team
This season's first title goes to Grove's Junior boys team who have won the section E league. It is great credit to the youngsters, as last year they really struggled, but they have persevered and come out this year's champions.
The title is all the more satisfying as it is the first fruits of the coaching programme set up last season by club coach Ifty Patel. It is hoped that the programme will continue to develop young players and help those with "rusty rackets" to return to the game and once more enjoy both the health and social benefits to be gained from club membership.
Credit must also be given to Fash Safdari who has done all the background work for the team that often goes unseen but is always essential. Fash, whose son Tom is a member of the team, is obviously very excited by the win, but is generous in his credit to the members of the team ,under the captaincy of Pedro Ballester. The boys finished the season having won 5, drawn 2 and losing just 1 game.
When the members of the team return from holiday we will publish a photo of them on the Blog.
They will receive their trophy at the Huddersfield & District Tennis League AGM to be held on Monday 12th September at Longley Tennis Club at 7.30 pm.
Well done to all involved and hoping their performance will be matched by the men's team, who are currently riding high in Division 4 of the senior league.
Next season it is planned to enter a second team in the league, but we need a few more men players. Anyone interested please post a comment on this site and we will be in touch
The title is all the more satisfying as it is the first fruits of the coaching programme set up last season by club coach Ifty Patel. It is hoped that the programme will continue to develop young players and help those with "rusty rackets" to return to the game and once more enjoy both the health and social benefits to be gained from club membership.
Credit must also be given to Fash Safdari who has done all the background work for the team that often goes unseen but is always essential. Fash, whose son Tom is a member of the team, is obviously very excited by the win, but is generous in his credit to the members of the team ,under the captaincy of Pedro Ballester. The boys finished the season having won 5, drawn 2 and losing just 1 game.
When the members of the team return from holiday we will publish a photo of them on the Blog.
They will receive their trophy at the Huddersfield & District Tennis League AGM to be held on Monday 12th September at Longley Tennis Club at 7.30 pm.
Well done to all involved and hoping their performance will be matched by the men's team, who are currently riding high in Division 4 of the senior league.
Next season it is planned to enter a second team in the league, but we need a few more men players. Anyone interested please post a comment on this site and we will be in touch
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