Senior Bowlers Secure Record 3rd Consecutive Cathcart Top Ten Title
With an emphatic 6 - 2 victory over Cathcart on their own green, Roy Hall (team manager) was naturally overjoyed to have again managed the team to victory. Bowled over by the success Roy thanked all the players who had assisted in securing the silverware for Clarkston.  It's hoped that unlike another treble winning manager that Roy will stay and provide leadership for the title defence in 2012.

The bowlers for this years final victory were Alex Weir, Malcolm Burns, Peter Cation, Mike Hudson, Jim Purcell, Ken Murchie, Wille Paul, Malcolm McLaren, Hugh McGhee and Jim Meers with Roy and Brian Bell playing in earlier rounds.

We had hoped to have a picture of the victorious team but are struggling to find their better side.

THANK YOU CB&T200 CLUBBERS

Gregg McGeoch &  Iain Coventry present CB&TC  Chairman Mark Weir

with the cheque for £1,689.48

This week saw the final draw of this years 'CB&T200 Club'.  Over the past twelve months in excess of £1600 in prize money has been distributed by the 'CB&T200 Club' organisers, and after all their efforts a fantastic sum of £1689.48 has been raised for club funds.

The organisers of this fundraising initiative Iain Coventry & Gregg McGeoch have been encouraged by the positive response they have received from club members, their families & friends. Without their fantastic support we would not have been able to raise such a significant sum. Gregg & Iain are hopeful that next years 'CB&T200 Club' will be even bigger and are keen to swell the numbers of participants to more than 150.  If you would like to join the 200 Club please email the club or click on the 'CB&T 200 Club' Link

Yonex Babes hold their own!!

Just a short update as to how the babes are progressing this year. Due to a third pregnancy (you would think she could plan it better by no.3) sporty babe aka Romana is watching nervously on the sidelines for another season.

Fortunately the babes are managing to hold their own. After three tight fought matches we are sitting 2nd in the table only 2 sets behind the mighty Newlands who have strengthened their team after the crushing defeat by Clarkston last year.

Our goal this year is to stay in the premier league and hopefully return to contend the championship next year with our full complement of babes!

WHO WANTS TO BE A WINNER?

STARTS 1st JUNE

Last Year the CB&T 200 Club raised a over £1600 for Club funds,as well as distributing over 48 cash prizes to luckly winners. This year we would like to build on a great first year and recruit more members. For more info on how the CB&T 200 Club works and info on joining please click here

Squadron Soares to Victory

It was a dull Monday night when the call of the squadron came ringing around the eerie atmosphere of Clarkston. With 2 casualties from last years battle, a new look regiment took to the skies! The first couple made up of our new recruits, Nicol "Rampage" Smylie and Greg "Bandit" MacNaughton were determined to get off to a positive start against two Hamilton old timers. With some outright firepower and the odd 'nice touch' the determined looking pair cleared the way taking all three sets 6-2, 6-1, 6-3!

At second couple, two of the squadrons oldest and wisest members joined forces for this one, to lay siege to the enemy. Mark "Wing Commander" Weir and Alastair "Squadron Leader" Smith used all their knowledge and experience of the court in a hard fought battle that saw Hamilton strike the first blow with a first set 6-3 win. Despite this setback the pair fought hard to take the second 6-4 but unfortunatley were narrowly beaten 7-6 in the final set.

The third couple featured the youngest member of the squadron, Graeme "Nipper" Stewart and 3rd teams Josh "GI" Hahn. The pair were raring to go and got off the ground with a blast, winning the first set 6-3. Despite the start, a lackluster 2nd set from the pairing saw them lose 7-5 and then drop to 4-1 down in the 3rd. However a spirited fightback is always possible with "GI" Hahn in the team and the pair fought back to take the set 7-6, winning an excellent tie break decider.

Special mention should also be made to the "Wing Commander" who took some heavy fire from the enemy that nearly had him singing opera, however this couldn't stop the fighter at 2nd.

Overall a great 6-3 win for the squadron, against a strong side coming down from the division above. Onward and upward from here.... TALLY HO!.....

JUNIOR SOCIAL TENNIS

Junior Social Tennis will be starting up again from Friday 22nd April, 4.15pm - 5.30 pm. It's free and open to all Junior members. It will be supervised by an adult to make sure everyone gets a decent hit, so if parents can please help out by covering a shift from time to time that would be great - please speak to Justin or Alison Notley on a Friday or on 0141 644 0224.

Tuesday coaching times have changed due to matches

3.45 - 4.30pm - Pre school/Mini Red
4.30 - 5.15pm - Mini Orange
5.15 - 6.15pm - Boys Coaching

ADULT BEGINNER COACHING

Following the success of 'Rusty Rackets' last year Carol Milne is again looking to offer a new coaching programme specifically aimed at those adults who have always wanted to play tennis but have been to scared to step onto the court.
If you know Carol then you will then you know that she has a disconcerting knack of finding your inner Borg, whilst making coaching informal and fun. If you have any questions or would like to join the Sunday Morning Group please email the club or contact Carol directly on at speedbird_uk@yahoo.com

Start: Sunday 1st May
Time:  11am till 12am
Coach Block: 8 weeks
Cost: £5.00 per session

Available to Members and Non-members

CB&TC TENNIS FIXTURES NOW ONLINE
After much effort from Tom McPherson This years fixtures schedule for the tennis section has now been compiled and is available online from the fixtures section. Over the next week the website calender will be updated to let everybody see when the matches are on.

CB&TC GOLF DAY

Brunston Castle , Girvan: Saturday 11th June

A couple of years ago the club ran a very successfull golf weekend in Perth. Last year we were not organised enough to get something arranged but this year Gregg McGeoch has offered to resurect this great social event and has arranged a day of golf at one of Scotlands finest courses... The final costs will depend on numbers but it is anticipated the cost will be £55. This will include a bacon Roll and Tea, 18 Holes of Golf, 2 Course Meal followed by the prize giving. Then it would be back to the club for the 19th hole celebrations.

Numbers will be limited so it is definately a first come first serve basis. If you are interested please email greggmcgeoch@tiscali.co.uk. A £10 deposit will secure the booking.

British Tennis Membership - Not Got One Yet .....Get One

The LTA are keen to get as many people as possible to sign up for a British Tennis Membership (BTM). If you are a member of an affiliated club, you can apply to receive free BTM until at least 2012, and it will be renewed automatically. The attached link like will give all details http://www.lta.org.uk/britishtennismembership/ .Each year the club obtains an allocation of Wimbledon (Show Court)  tickets based on the number of BTM's we have. These are then balloted out to those Junior & Senior members who have a BTM number.  Ask anybody and they will tell you what a fantastic day a trip to the Wimbledon so don't hesitate and sign up today. BTM membership is open to all members of the club not just senior.