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
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Thursday, 21 July 2011
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.
Friday, 15 July 2011
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
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
Thursday, 14 July 2011
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)
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)
Monday, 19 April 2010
Welcome
Welcome to Grove Lawn Tennis Club blog.
This blog has been developed to support the survival of what is probably Huddersfield's oldest tennis club having records going back well over 100 years.
Grove is in a good financial situation but requires more support in the running and maintenance of the club. The club has found a new secretary, treasurer and trustees.
Grove has some of the best courts in Huddersfield – beautiful shale courts due to the hard work of Fred Dransfield and a willing band of around a dozen members.
There are currently around 40 members at the club and the club welcomes players of all ages and levels.
Membership at Grove Lawn is £85 a year and use of the courts is unlimited outside of match times Anyone interested in joining the club as a member should contact Mrs M Ardley on 01484 682124.
This blog has been developed to support the survival of what is probably Huddersfield's oldest tennis club having records going back well over 100 years.
Grove is in a good financial situation but requires more support in the running and maintenance of the club. The club has found a new secretary, treasurer and trustees.
Grove has some of the best courts in Huddersfield – beautiful shale courts due to the hard work of Fred Dransfield and a willing band of around a dozen members.
There are currently around 40 members at the club and the club welcomes players of all ages and levels.
Membership at Grove Lawn is £85 a year and use of the courts is unlimited outside of match times Anyone interested in joining the club as a member should contact Mrs M Ardley on 01484 682124.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Grove Lawn Tennis Club is to:
Promote and encourage the playing and enjoyment of tennis for all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Provide opportunities for all members to play and learn tennis within a safe and welcoming environment.
Provide coaching sessions and competitive outlets for all members.
Encourage more people to play tennis and contribute to the running of the club.
Facilitate opportunities for people to develop their tennis playing abilities and to progress within the sport.
Develop and maintain club school links.
Maintain and enhance the quality of the tennis playing facilities and the clubhouse.
Be transparent in our communications and administration of the club
COURT USAGE AND AVAILABILITY
The courts are now available for play and they will remain open until bad weather prevents play taking place.
All courts are reserved from 6.30 pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings for league matches form the last week in April until the beginning of August.
Oakfield Tennis Club currently use 2 courts on Thursday evenings for Halifax League matches running from the beginning of May
Courts are prepared in the afternoon prior to each match so are not available for play from 2pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday during the season. Fixtures are displayed on the notice board in the club house.
Coaching will take place on Saturday mornings and details will be displayed on the notice board.
All courts are reserved from 6pm on Wednesday for club night. All members over the age of 16 are invited to attend and play social tennis.
Members are free to play at all other times and it is not necessary to book courts. Members under the age of 16 are not allowed to play unless supervised by an adult.
Full members are entitled to bring guest on payment of a visitor fee. A guest is allowed to play 4 times per calendar year. It is the responsibility of the member to ensure visitors are entered in the guest book and the fee paid to the treasurer.
CLUB EVENTS
The following social events and competitions are held annually and all full members are welcome:
Presidents Day – mixed doubles social tennis competition and refreshments
The Percy Sykes Trophy – mixed doubles tournament
Fun days and a BBQ will be usually held during the season.
Details of all events will be displayed on the club notice board. The success of all events depends on your support so please join in.
PLAYING RULES
Grove Lawn Tennis Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all its members. The club believes it is important that members, coaches, officials and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect, be encouraged to be open and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about the club with committee members.
As a member of Grove Lawn Tennis Club you are expected to abide by the following playing rules:
All members must play within the rules and respect other members and coaches at all times. After play members are asked to brush their courts with the large brush provided and sweep the lines with a small brush.
All members must respect opponents.
Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team captain/manager if they are going to be late or absent.
Members must wear recognised tennis clothing and wear only flat soled tennis shoes. Hard heels and heavy tread damage the court surface.
Members must pay any fees for training, matches or events promptly.
Members under the age of 16 are not allowed to use the courts or club facilities unless supervised by an adult.
Courts should be brushed after play and members should familiarise themselves with the court care procedure as detailed in the handbook and the club house should be left tidy.
The club reserves the right to ask a member to leave the club if in its opinion the person’s behaviour is unacceptable.
Subs
Membership Class Subscription
Family £170*
Full £85*
Restricted (Wed, Thurs & Fri before 6pm) £50
Intermediate (under 19 on 1 April or full time education) £50
Junior (under 16 on 1 April) £30
Juvenile (under 13 on 1 April) £20
Trial (new players to 1/7/10 then further £45) £40
Non Playing £5
A reduction of £5 applies to each class of membership if fees are paid by 30/6/2010.
*As a trial this season a credit of £15 is applied to each adult/intermediate member who carries out approximately 6 hours maintenance work at the club before the start of the season
The mission of Grove Lawn Tennis Club is to:
Promote and encourage the playing and enjoyment of tennis for all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Provide opportunities for all members to play and learn tennis within a safe and welcoming environment.
Provide coaching sessions and competitive outlets for all members.
Encourage more people to play tennis and contribute to the running of the club.
Facilitate opportunities for people to develop their tennis playing abilities and to progress within the sport.
Develop and maintain club school links.
Maintain and enhance the quality of the tennis playing facilities and the clubhouse.
Be transparent in our communications and administration of the club
COURT USAGE AND AVAILABILITY
The courts are now available for play and they will remain open until bad weather prevents play taking place.
All courts are reserved from 6.30 pm on Monday and Tuesday evenings for league matches form the last week in April until the beginning of August.
Oakfield Tennis Club currently use 2 courts on Thursday evenings for Halifax League matches running from the beginning of May
Courts are prepared in the afternoon prior to each match so are not available for play from 2pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday during the season. Fixtures are displayed on the notice board in the club house.
Coaching will take place on Saturday mornings and details will be displayed on the notice board.
All courts are reserved from 6pm on Wednesday for club night. All members over the age of 16 are invited to attend and play social tennis.
Members are free to play at all other times and it is not necessary to book courts. Members under the age of 16 are not allowed to play unless supervised by an adult.
Full members are entitled to bring guest on payment of a visitor fee. A guest is allowed to play 4 times per calendar year. It is the responsibility of the member to ensure visitors are entered in the guest book and the fee paid to the treasurer.
CLUB EVENTS
The following social events and competitions are held annually and all full members are welcome:
Presidents Day – mixed doubles social tennis competition and refreshments
The Percy Sykes Trophy – mixed doubles tournament
Fun days and a BBQ will be usually held during the season.
Details of all events will be displayed on the club notice board. The success of all events depends on your support so please join in.
PLAYING RULES
Grove Lawn Tennis Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all its members. The club believes it is important that members, coaches, officials and parents associated with the club should, at all times, show respect, be encouraged to be open and to share any concerns or complaints that they may have about the club with committee members.
As a member of Grove Lawn Tennis Club you are expected to abide by the following playing rules:
All members must play within the rules and respect other members and coaches at all times. After play members are asked to brush their courts with the large brush provided and sweep the lines with a small brush.
All members must respect opponents.
Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team captain/manager if they are going to be late or absent.
Members must wear recognised tennis clothing and wear only flat soled tennis shoes. Hard heels and heavy tread damage the court surface.
Members must pay any fees for training, matches or events promptly.
Members under the age of 16 are not allowed to use the courts or club facilities unless supervised by an adult.
Courts should be brushed after play and members should familiarise themselves with the court care procedure as detailed in the handbook and the club house should be left tidy.
The club reserves the right to ask a member to leave the club if in its opinion the person’s behaviour is unacceptable.
Subs
Membership Class Subscription
Family £170*
Full £85*
Restricted (Wed, Thurs & Fri before 6pm) £50
Intermediate (under 19 on 1 April or full time education) £50
Junior (under 16 on 1 April) £30
Juvenile (under 13 on 1 April) £20
Trial (new players to 1/7/10 then further £45) £40
Non Playing £5
A reduction of £5 applies to each class of membership if fees are paid by 30/6/2010.
*As a trial this season a credit of £15 is applied to each adult/intermediate member who carries out approximately 6 hours maintenance work at the club before the start of the season
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