American Tournament Postponed

Due to expected poor weather this afternoon, today's American Tournament has been postponed until next week, Sat 21st Dec. If you would like to take part please contact Jon Slack on slacky1987@hotmail.com

Club in Running for National Award

Hard work of everyone has been recognised. Well done to everyone!

Cardio Tennis is Back on Fridays

Come along from 1.30 - 2.30pm. Get fit while hitting lots of tennis balls - every shot is a winner! Great fun too! Contact us for more details or check out the link:

http://www.lta.org.uk/players-parents/Cardio-Tennis/Home/

Frozen Courts Playing Policy

All members are respectfully reminded to adhere to the rules of the club during very cold weather.

On courts 4,5 & 6 play is prohibited when ice has formed or is forming on courts. No attempt should be made to clear ice from the surface of the courts, nor any salt or other thawing agent used. Play can resume on these courts when thawed. This policy is to protect our courts in the long term and is the professional advice of Leisure Tec, the company who installed these new surfaces on 4,5 & 6.

On the new front hard courts 1,2 & 3, members are asked to use common sense and not attempt to play on any surface that presents a risk to personal safety.

If any member requires further clarification of this notice, please contact the tennis committee.

New Opportunities and Activities

Get Your Heart Pumping!

Mondays 4-5pm Mini Cardio - cost £2

Mondays 5-6pm Junior Cardio - cost £2  

Wednesdays 7-8pm Adult Cardio Tennis - cost £5 (Non-Members Welcome)

New Social Tennis Opportunities!

Thursdays 4-5pm Mini Tennis Club Afternoon - cost £1 (for lights)

Thursdays 5-6pm Young Junior Club Afternoon - cost £1 (for lights)            

Thursdays 7-9pm Older Junior Evening Club Night - cost £1 for lights)

Friday Night Winter Doubles League

Reminder that this very enjoyable league starts again on Friday 1st November at 7pm.

Turn up and play doubles sets with random (and different) partners each set. Your 3 best results on the night are recorded and converted to league points.

Last year, around 500 sets of tennis were played during the league and everyone who joined in had a great time. This will suit all players of all standards. Come along and join the fun!

Charity Tennis Balls

We been contacted by a volunteer with the charity Mary's Meals. They are collecting used tennis balls that can be sent out to developing countries such as Malawi and Liberia as part of the bagpack project.

He points out that, "These balls may be of little value here in Scotland - however, as they’re likely to be the only “toy” some children get this Christmas, they will be very welcome out there!"

The Committee have agreed to support this initiative and suggest any unwanted tennis balls are brought to the Club over the next week and deposited in a box located in the junior room. Many thanks in advance.

Judy Murray & Leon Smith to Officially Open Clarkston's New Courts

We are delighted to announce that our new front courts will be officially opened by Judy Murray (GB Fed Cup Team Captain) and Leon Smith (GB Davis Cup Team Captain) on Sunday 10th November @1pm. 

Judy and Leon have been able to take time out of their busy schedules to celebrate this exciting new development with us. Leon is a former member of Clarkston, winning the Gent's Club Championship in 1991 and 1993.

Judy and Leon have consistently demonstrated their committed to the development of junior tennis and recognise how important our new courts will be for us to do this at Clarkston. Judy and Leon will be showcasing a junior tennis clinic, hosting a question and answer session,  and taking time to pose for photographs.

Following these events everyone is invited to stay for social tennis play which will conclude our official court opening afternoon.

Looking forward to having a massive turnout to welcome Judy and Leon. See you all there.

New Courts Under the Lights

The new floods on the hardcourts are up and running. Think you wiil agree that the courts look fantastic!

Winter Membership - Special Offer

Friday Night Winter Doubles League Returns!

Our Friday Night Winter Doubles League returns for its third year on Friday 1st November 2013. The league is open to everyone. Just come down to the club on Friday nights from 7pm to 10pm throughout the winter season. Last year, around 30 ladies and gents took part with 400 sets of tennis played. Now, not everyone played every week of course, and some players only played a few weeks here and there, but that didn't matter - the emphasis is on having fun with other members and enjoying our tennis!

• Cost: £1 to cover lights and individual results will not be counted if player has not paid! 
• Set Format: 1st to 6 games - 1st deuce point played normally, then 2nd deuce point concludes the game - receiving team choose who is served to on deciding point. 
• Scoring: 3 points each per set win, 1 point each per set loss with best 3 results on the night accumulating your points won
• Mixing: Cannot play with the same partner twice in the same night. First/next four available should play a set. Pairs decided by spinning. 
• Results: Only the results recorded on the night will be counted for points purposes & results are cumulative over the winter season.
• League Table: The table of results will be updated weekly and can be accessed at the club website: http://www.clarkstonbtc.org.uk/doublesleague.html

Clarkston Ladies Champs Again

Yet another victory for Clarkston Ladies this season. Well done to our Ladies Vets 1st team, including Carol, Sharon, Lyndsay, Fiona & Jackie. They became Division 1 Champions yet again. Well done ladies! Another well earned victory by Clarkston Tennis' best!

Mary Gow
Ladies Manager

Floodlights Update

Due to a change of circumstances, the contractor will not now be on site this evening and the minor disruption that may have impacted slightly on our club night will no longer be an issue. Weather forecast is for showers at various times across this evening.  Sure that won't be an issue to Clarkston's hardiest of tennis players!

Floodlights on the New Courts

Members who are considering evening play are advised to check the website diary for scheduled evening matches on courts 4, 5 & 6 as the floodlights on Courts 1, 2 & 3 are not expected to go 'live' until Wednesday evening of this week.

Looking for a School Holidays Activity?

Then why not try out our brand new courts...

we have added 3 brand new 'US Open Blue' hard courts to our playing facilities...

including our dedicated singles court and mini red tennis zone!

Not a member? Get in touch and we can soon change that. Join Clarskton Tennis today.

New Courts Complete - Come For a Hit!

We are pleased to announce that play will be allowed from Sunday 13th October.

There are two full doubles courts with orange markings and a singles court with red markings.

We ask that our published tennis rules are adhered to. The committee has agreed that Junior members will now have equal playing rights to Senior members on the new courts and that all players move off court after 30 mins if others are waiting to play. On the grass courts, Juniors must give way if Senior members are waiting to play.

Please try to clear as much sand off your shoes as possible prior to accessing Courts 1, 2 and 3.

The floodlights cannot be used as they still need to be aligned and it is possible that there may be some disruption to a Clubnight as this work requires to be carried out in the evening and cannot take place whilst Vets Matches are being played.

Looking forward to seeing you down on the Courts soon.Details of an official opening occasion will be notified as soon as they are finalised.

Kind regards

The Tennis Committee

Dorothy Brown

The Dorothy Brown Tournament was a great success with 24 players competing which was great. The Tournament was won by Greg Hill and Emma Hunter, who beat Lewis Grant and Findlay MacKenzie 7 5 in the Final, after saving a match point. The scores after the 8 rounds of matches were very close.Thanks very much to Peter for helping to run the Tournament.

Jill

New Courts Looking Very US Open!

The contractors have been hard at work pushing the front courts project forward. Now painted, think all will agree they are looking great!

Belated Birthday Wishes...

Alistair Smith was running about like a youngster a few days ago in a vet's tie. He allegedly turned into a sexagenarian this week - 60 years of age! Happy birthday auld yin! (Though some cruel folk are suggesting he may well have shaved a few years of that grand total).

Hello from the USA!

Steven Bradshaw in a Sports Institute coaching video in the USA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELg7478vTHk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

More Congratulations!

Congratulations to Jenny and Barry on the birth of their son Blair! Best wishes from all at the club.

 

Front Courts Project - Update

Gordon James reports that the development work is going extremely well and is ahead of schedule. It is hoped that the courts may be ready for the October week holiday. The picture below is of the recently completed new courts at Knightswood Park and CBTC's will be like these.

Congratulations Pippy and Ross!

All at the club would like to pass on their best wishes and congratulations to Pippy and Ross on the birth of their son Nicholas, a wee brother for Jessica!

Mary

THE NETTA

The Netta Robertson Tournament was played on 14th September in glorious sunshine. Sixteen people competed for the Cup and in the final was Fiona Mackay and Julia McCallum against Linda Alexander and Eileen Robertson.

Congratulations not only to Fiona and Julia who ran out as winners but also to everybody who played. Thanks to all the players who provided food for the buffet and thanks to Carol Milne who kindly ran the tournament.

Well done to all who took part and especially those who made the day a huge success!

Mary Gow
Ladies Manager

Courts Update

Looking rather good...

Summer Camp Registration From for Download & Printing

Click the link below to download and print the Summer Camp Registration form.

http://www.clarkstonbtc.org.uk/doc/Coaching/SummerCampsposter&RegistrationForm.pdf

Calcutta Cup Match Tonight

Members are reminded there is a Calcutta Cup Match scheduled from 7pm. Courts 4,5 & 6 reserved. Blaes is available for play.

Wednesday CLub Night Returns Cup Tie Conceded!

Milngavie have conceded the cup tie. Courts are available for all members' play.

Let's hope for a good turnout on what is expected to be a lovely evening!

Wednesday Night Clydesdale Cup Match Against VA Milngavie

Due to this match being scheduled on Wednesday, CLUB NIGHT is restricted to the front blaes courts for the duration of this match.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused to members. If you were planning to be at the club Wednesday night why not support your fellow players instead!

Scheduled Match

Boys under 14s sheduled to play on Sunday at noon.

Saturday 15th June - Coaching

Coaching is being run today - some activity inside - and the courts look to be clearing for the mini greens at 12noon.

Friday Night Match Cancelled

Tonight Friday 14th: Gents 5 against Milngavie cancelled.

Courts are free - get along for a hit!

Bearsden Invitational Doubles Tournament & Ladies Summer Doubles Match Reports

Bearsden

On 2^nd June, Bearsden Lawn  Tennis Club held its annual invitation doubles tournament, with representation from Clarkston. It was a wonderful, sunny day and the event was well organised with a fabulous afternoon tea provided by the members of the Club itself. After a nail-biting 7-6 semi-final against Lenzie Ladies, Clarkston Ladies brought home the trophy for the first time since 1997 with a tense 6-5 victory over Milngavie Ladies. All that and a sun tan as well, can’t be bad! The winning Clarkston Ladies were Mary Gow and Lesley Taylor who played hard, showcased some great tennis and demonstrated their experience and skill to lift the trophy!

Match Reports

On 4^th June, Clarkston Ladies 2nds had an excellent 8-1 win over Fort Matilda Ladies 1sts. Playing were Judy and Susan (2 sets), Lesley and Fiona (3 sets) and Babs and Mary (3 sets). 

Next week, is our rest week in Division 1/2, so we will have plenty of energy to help Sandra have a late birthday celebration at the Club! Also, on 4^th June, Clarkston Ladies 1sts had a very close match at home against Western 1sts but finally lost 3-6 while the Ladies 3rds at home on the Thursday had an even close encounter with David Lloyd West End 2nds, losing 5-4 overall.

Mary Gow

Ladies Manager (and Bearsden Champion!)

Pat Darge Swinging Sixties!

Despite my fears about the weather the Pat Darge Swinging Sixties was a great success....  and the winners were Kath Gairns (Fort Matilda) and Marlene Waudby (Bearsden) who won the trophies sent by Pat’s sister.

Runners up were Erica Lockett (Stewarton) and Veronica Lambie (Uplawmoor) who won two new cans of balls and the best part... two chocolate oranges! Everybody including the referees also got a chocolate orange!

Big thanks to Ross McGhee and Carol Milne who assisted with the draw, Katy who helped out food arrangements in the morning, and all ladies including those from Clarkston who helped with the washing. Special thank yous go to Lesley Taylor who kept the trophies safe until the last minute!

Fantastic to see so many clubs represented, and a great day was had by all.

Kidz Summer Tennis Camps - Book Now!

Select your date or dates and contact Coach Carol at speedbird_uk@yahoo.com now to avoid disappointment!

West of Scotland Summer Doubles Match Report

Clarkston’s 2^nd Ladies team carved out a fine 7-2 win at home last Tuesday against a seasoned ladies 2^nd team from Strathgryffe. In action were Judy and Fiona MacKay (2 sets), Lesley and Jackie (3 sets) and Mary and Linda (2 sets). Meanwhile, across the city, Clarkston’s 1st Ladies team had a marvellous 9-0 win against Broomhill. Clarkston 3^rd Ladies were also in action last week on Monday losing away 2- 7 to a strong Thornpark 3^rd Ladies team. But the 3rds bounced back with a gritty 9-0 home win on the Thursday against a strong ladies 2^nd team from Fort Mathilda. Well done to all team members!

Mary Gow, Ladies Team Manager

Holiday Friday - Go Cardio Tennis!

Why not join in with the Cardio Tennis seesion on Friday. Great fun, aimed at fitness and calorie burning. 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Contact Carol Milne for more details.

Play Suspended!

Courts are currently flooded and are unplayable. Those who had planned to play ties today in the club championships will need to delay.

Court Maintenance Today May 17

Members are advised that our court contractors, Leisuretec, are carrying out important maintenance to COURTS 4, 5 & 6 TODAY 9.30am - 12.30pm.

Courts are available for play on completion.

West of Scotland Summer Doubles Match Report

Lovely Ladies Trample Thornpark

Clarkston 2^nd won an exciting away encounter 7-2 against a strong, experienced Thornpark 2^nd team. Jackie back from holiday teamed up with Fiona MacKay at first couple to win 3; Judy and Susan played at second couple to win 3; and Mary and Lesley playing at 3^rd managed to snatch the first set then lost a tight 3^rd set.

An exellent win overall following on from excellent wins on Monday by the 3rds at Kirktonhill and on Tuesday by the 1sts against Western at home. Still to come in future weeks after she recovers from injury is Sandra who is giving us all great encouragement from the sidelines

Mary Gow

West of Scotland Summer Doubles Match Report

First Team, First Defeat!

Given the weather during the build-up to the competitive season, it was pleasant to find a beautiful, sunny evening awaiting the Gents 1st team at Bearsden.  The weather, however, was to be the only beautiful thing about the evening.  Given the departures of some regulars, and the call-up of some “aging” replacements, the first team face the season realistic about the job in front of them.  

Three fantastic sets were secured at second couple, where David Evans was ably partnered by a resurgent Eric “Dateinthe” Marginson.  Unfortunately they received little support from the other two couples, leaving a final result of a 5-4 loss. Had this been in the Vets’ League the humane thing would probably have been to put us to sleep!  Dogged determination is needed as we face the next challenge!  Onwards and upwards!

Mark Weir

(Late) West of Scotland Summer Doubles Match Report

Victory by the Seaside – 9 Sets Won – Cracking Start for Clarkston

Club Captain, Stormin Normin Robinson took his team to Helensburgh Lawn Tennis Club for the first tie of the new season. Playing partner Big Al Ace McEwen was looking decidedly nervous 20 mins after the match was due to begin - our leader was missing from action. However, Al was got on the mobile and gave the Captain much needed directions. The Cap was there in seconds, brushing aside desperate requests for a team talk: “No time for such nonsense!” he roared, “Get out and hit the ball”.  

This was the only advice needed. New pairing, Craig Relentless Beaton and Sushil Silky at the Net Mohan, were in in devastating form and had the job done inside an hour, losing only a handful points on service games - and Sushil making miraculous on court recovery from a dislocated knee cartilage that popped out and back in during a rally! They took the first match 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.

Next to battle for the cause were Ian Marathon Man Henderson (he kept all his teeth in this story), and Tom  The Drive Volley Macpherson, who toyed with their opponents in the opening set, before winning it 6-4 then running them into the ground to win the next two 6-0 & 6-1.

With Clarkston having already won the tie, all eyes were on Stormin’ Norman and Big Al. In a match that seemed to last for hours and against one very youthful opponent - who they were both giving at least 30 years each to – they closed down the tie 7-5, 6-4, 6-1. 

Cardio Tennis Sessions

Want to get fit? Burn a few calories and have great fun doing it? Cardio Tennis is for you.  You don't have to  have the skills of Andy Murray or Maria Sharapova - this is a tennis activity that anyone can enjoy - regardless of age and ability.

Imagine some cardio exercises on a tennis court while getting the chance to whack a ball or two - to anywhere you like! Come along and why not bring a friend? You will have a good work out and some great fun at the same time.

Friday 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Cost £5. All Standards of Player. All welcome.

Scottish Cup Ladies 1 Cancelled - Club Night ON

There has been a late cancellation of the Ladies Scottish Cup tie which unusually was going to be played on our traditional Club Night. Tie now CANCELLED and club night will be on from 7pm as usual.

West of Scotland Summer Doubles Match Report

Ladies 2 Victorious in Battle with Bearsden

Clarkston Ladies Second Team, who were promoted last season to Division 1 / 2, played their first match last night and edged a worthy 5- 4 win against Bearsden. Playing were Judy, Susan, Lesley and Fiona MacKay, Mary and Lynn. 

And a great way to welcome Fiona to Clarkston Tennis for her first match in her first season with us - building on the talent and experience which Susan, Judy and Jackie brought to the team in 2012 and led to promotion for Ladies 2. Players to watch out for in future matches are Jackie and Sandra. 

Mary Gow, Ladies Manager

West of Scotland Summer Doubles Match Report

Men's 4 Succumb to Strathgryffe

It was windy, it was tight and the lads gave 110%. All matches ended up 2-1 and could quite literally have gone either way and very nearly did. When the dust settled and the fat lady had finally knocked it on the head Strathgryffe came out 5-4 winners - though to be fair tennis was the real winner tonight in a very meaningful sense.

"It's all about bounce-back-ability," stated Mark McDermott in an inspiring rallying call in the post-match post-mortem. "My God he's right!!" we all thought to ourselves and redoubled our resolve for our next match.

John Wilkie, Captain

West of Scotland Summer Doubles Match Report

Men's 2 Opener Was a Tough Test

Possibly the earliest match ever played in the summer season: mid April at home to Titwood. Four new faces this year for the second team. Unfortunately the first match was not good to us. Lost 1-8. Well done to Gregg McGeoch and William Steven for picking up the all important set in helping us avoid a whitewash.

Josh Hahn, Captain

Clarkston over 40's

Congratulations to Clarkston over 40's ladies tennis team who beat a strong
team from Western on 14th April to clinch the trophy once again. Playing
today were Carol, Sharon, Lyndsay and Jackie but Judy has also played.
Carol and Sharon won in 3 sets while Lyndsay and Jackie won in 2 sets

Dear Member / Friends of Clarkston Bowling & Tennis Club
In June this year two of Clarkston Bowling & Tennis clubs stalwart members are getting on there bikes for the Prince and Princes of Wales Charity. They of course needing sponsorship but have come up with a novel way of giving something back to those who are willing to back their efforts for this worthwhile charity. If you are able they would be most grateful for any support.

What’s this all about?
On the 8^th June Iain Coventry & Gregg McGeoch will attempt the 5 Ferries Cycle Challenge organised by ‘The Prince and Princes of Wales Hospice’. This is a serious challenge and for the past 6 months we have been knackering ourselves training on the local hills. By entering this challenge, both Gregg & Iain have agreed to raise at least £250 each for the Glasgow's Hospice and this is where we need your help.

So you are after Sponsorship?
Yes but with a difference.....You see rather than you giving money to a worthy cause for us to take the credit, each £5 you donate gives you a chance to win a prize money cannot buy..

Every £5 donated = 1 Entry to the ‘Win Gregg & Iain Competition’

What do we win?
Like the stuff above says... Gregg & iain for a Day. Provided it isn’t illegal (or will get us into trouble with our wives) we will offer the winner our graft for a day. Be it gardening / painting / Housework / DIY etc we will turn our hands to almost anything.

I’m in... How do we sponsor you for this great charity?

Please donate at:

www.justgiving.com/greggandiains5ferrieschallenge & Gregg McGeoch 

Sign up for our American Mixed Doubles 20th April

American Mixed Tournament

20^th April @1pm

We are looking for 10 ladies and 10 gents to participate in the first American Mixed Tournament of 2013. 

Fun is the focus but you can be as competitive as you want to be! If we get more than 10 from both, the groups will be drawn from a hat. There have already been a number of Gents entrants following the Easter newsletter so get in touch asap.

Format for the day:

·       Mixed couples will play a 20 minute ‘match’ and games scores will be recorded after that time

·       Winners move to next court and switch partners and play another 20 minute match

·       Two rounds of 3 x 20 minute matches with a break 

·       At the end of the 6 rounds the top two ladies and gents play a mixed doubles full set with a championship tiebreak if required.

To enter contact: craigbeaton1970@aol.com or call/text Craig on 0781 282 9401

Davis Cup Tie Streaming Live & Free on LTA Website

It seems unbelievable that the TV world is ignoring the GB Davis Cup Tie against Russia this weekend. But you can view it on the LTA's live stream at this link: http://www.lta.org.uk/daviscuplive

Best of Luck Steven Bradshaw!

Easter Newsletter

Have a look at the Easter Tennis Newsletter from our captain Norman Robinson.

Match Practise News

Ladies match practise this evening from 7pm and Thursday from 7pm.

Due to poor weather conditions, additional Gents Match Practise has been agreed for Wednesday evening this week and next week.

Any ladies wishing to mix in or have their own play will be welcomed.

Courts are Clear

Gents match practice is on from 7pm this evening guys. To be dry but very cold later so wrap up well. Craig will be there from 7 with floodlight key and to collect levy for the evening. See you there!

BIG Quiz - only a few spaces left!

Snowdays! Coaching Postponed

Coaching postponed due to the weather but will resume during the Easter break when all sessions will have a 'catch up' day.

International Caps for Carol and Sharon!

Clarkston ladies Carol Milne and Sharon Mitchell have been selected for international duty to represent Scotland in the 'over 45s' Four Nations Cup being held in Dublin, Ireland from the 4th - 6th May. It seems that both ladies must be have added a few years to their actual ages in order to be eligible to qualify for this but we know that they will do put on a memorable performance. Everyone at the club is extremely proud of them and wish them every success in Dublin!

When the Snow Melts Book Your Place!

Easter Tennis Camps

For Children Ages 6 to 14

More Information and Booking

CAMP 1
MONDAY 1st to
FRIDAY 5TH APRIL
9am till 12noon

CAMP 2
MONDAY 8TH TO
FRIDAY 12TH APRIL
9am till 12noon

COST PER CAMP: £45 (Members) / £55 (Non-Members)

"C'MON ANDY LETS GO"

December Newsletter

Have a look at the December Tennis Newsletter from our new captain Norman Robinson.