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.