Welcome to first Writtle Tennis Club E-newsletter for 2022!
Club Survey
We have entered 2022 refreshed and re-energised! We are looking forward to a positive year and confident that Covid won't impact us like it has before.
A lot has happened over the last couple of years and our lives have somewhat changed. A few weeks ago you would have received a club survey from us. Our members feedback is very important to us. Please click on the link below to fill out our Writtle Tennis Club Survey if you haven't already. Will only take a couple minutes. The deadline for this will be Friday 12th February.
https://forms.gle/ZQwmuUseaUTQ9rYe6
By filling it out, you are also entering a prize draw to win a tennis lesson from Writtle Tennis Academy!
Junior members, of course, we want to hear from you as well. Please can parents give them a hand if needed. The form is shorter.
Social Tennis
At WTC we have an active adult social tennis schedule. Here's a reminder:
Wednesday: 8pm - 10pm
Friday day time: 4pm - 6pm
Friday beginners: 7pm - 9pm
Sunday: 10am - 12pm
Brand New!
Every first Sunday of the month will now be a 'Family Social'! Everyone is welcome, Adults and Juniors! Make sure you put it in your diaries. The first Family Social will be on Sunday 6th March. Refreshments will be provided.
For info on Social Tennis at WTC, please click on our website below:
Doubles Leagues
We are having a successful winter so far in the Stock Winter League.
Multiple Writtle Teams are in the running for promotion next Winter season; or building on successes from previous season promotion.
Notably Men's 1 are chasing an unbeaten season; which if successful, will put Men's 1 in Division 1 next Winter.
Juniors are playing alongside the Adult members across Men's, Ladies and Mixed Teams. Charlie and Holly are regulars in the Ladies and Mixed 2 Teams; Fraser is consistently playing some great tennis for the Men's teams. Congratulations to them!
Despite all clubs having to rearrange many matches; due to illness, injury and circumstances all teams are accommodating each other and getting fixtures played. Thanks to all the captains and team players!
Home matches are all booked on the online system; feel free to come along and spectate and support your teams.
League results can be followed here
Singles
For those who prefer to play singles, of course, we encourage members to get together and battle it out. Friendly matches can be arranged internally amongst members or you can join a ladder. Members have the opportunity to play in a singles ladder called Sportch. This is included in your membership. Well done to Josh Foster, Connor Baker and Jon Newbury who are current 1st, 2nd, 3rd in the club ladder. It is very tight though!
What's even better is that it is now open to Juniors!
For more information please go to our website:
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/writtletennisclub/Playing/PlaySingles
Court Bookings
Clubspark have added a new feature which easily allows non-members to pay their guest fee online. The member booking the court will see the feature when booking the court via the website or on the app. Please use this feature from now on. For guidance on how to book courts, just check out our website.
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/writtletennisclub/Booking/AboutBookings
Events
Even though it was a while ago now....thank you to those who came to the Christmas Social! It was lovely having a mulled wine, mince pie and an attempt of a game on court.
We will be holding a club tournament very soon! It will be for all members, juniors & adults, singles and doubles. It will start from the beginning of May and the finals will be in September. An online entry form will be sent out very soon with further information.
For guidance on the tournament, there is a page set up on our website that will be updated very soon. When the entry form goes out, we will let you know when this page has been updated.
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/writtletennisclub/Playing/ClubTournament
Sunday Family Socials are starting on the first Sunday of the month!
Watch out for an American Tournament coming soon as well. More details to come soon...
Wimbledon
The Championships 2022 will mark 100 years of Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis Club! It's also the first year that The Championships is planned to take place over 14 days, with the introduction of play on the middle Sunday to the permanent schedule for the first time. There will not be a public ballot this year as guests who were successful in the 2020 ballot will be offered the same day. For information on the public ballot, click below:
You can still enter the LTA Advantage Wimbledon Ballot. This is a centralised ballot for Fan +, Play + and Compete Advantage members. For more information, please click below :
Coaching
Writtle Tennis Academy coaching is continuing to go from strength to strength.
WTA now have a Head manufacturers coach contract. They can now supply all Head rackets at preferred prices. WTA can offer racket trials as well as racket services such as restringing and modifications. Other manufacturer rackets are available
Head Coach, Andy Wilshaw, has just started his level 4 LTA accreditation! Good luck Andy!
www.writtletennisacademy.com
Committee
Once committee meeting minutes are approved you can view the meeting minutes. The link to our google drive is on our website.
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/writtletennisclub/Membership/MeetingMinutes
Courts
You may have noticed a few issues with paint marks on the courts. No need to worry, the snagging for the court project is due to be done once the weather improves.
As you are most probably aware, the weather conditions have been extremely cold and very icy. It has been reported that the courts have a lot of ice (black ice) which makes them dangerous to play on. We strongly recommend you do not play on them in these conditions. Please thoroughly check the courts before playing to ensure that they are safe and do not put yourself at unnecessary risk of harm.
How do we keeps our courts looking so neat and tidy? Well Fraser works hard keeping them clean and hoovering every week. Thanks Fraser!
One last thing - please can all members help us with the bins. Please use all the bins appropriately, including the recycling bins and empty them when required. Thank you
Writtle Sports and Social Club
WSSC continues to be open for members to enjoy!
There are exciting events coming up! How to book is just under each poster
Do follow WSSC on facebook! Events and info are posted on there
The Cricket Club are hosting a quiz night on Saturday 5th March. More information to come soon
Tickets available by emailing simonjohns1985@me.com
Thanks very much and see you on the court!
WTC Committee
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