JULY 2008
Dear Members
Here we are at the beginning of a new Priory Park season, and we hope that everyone will thoroughly enjoy their tennis, and support the events organised by the Committee. The 2008-09 season will officially begin on Saturday 19th April. The ‘Raising the Flag’ ceremony at 2 pm will be carried out by the new President of the club, a tennis member, elected at the Priory Park AGM on 16th April. This will be followed by a bowls v tennis members match. Please do come down and have a go at bowling. It is always good fun – and we get lots of coaching! Priory Park is actively seeking new members – both tennis and bowls – of all standards. If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining us, please do encourage them to come down. We are holding one Tennis Open Day on Sunday 20th April from 10 am, and a second Tennis Open Day for prospective new members on Sunday 11th May, from 10 am – 12.30. Please spread the word locally – everyone welcome.
Club Sessions
Sunday morning 10 am – 12.30 pm. Club session by invitation from a committee member. A tennis committee member will be at the club to organise games. New balls will be provided, players to pay £1 contribution towards the cost.
Saturday morning: 9 am – 11 am: Men’s team practice by invitation (2 courts only)
Saturday morning: 11 am Chris Chia, club treasurer, tennis committee member and qualified coach, will organise club sessions on the first two Saturdays of each month in May, June and July from 11 am. Please do come down and join in – everyone loves Chris’ sessions! On the other two Saturdays, members are free to come down and organise themselves.
Sunday afternoon: Free play or match afternoon.
Morning sessions:
Tuesday: 9.30 onwards
Thursday: 9.30 onwards
both sessions organised by Lorna Bhasin, telephone 020 8940 2321
Evening sessions:
Monday: 3.30 – 6 pm, Juniors: Will to Win pre-booked coaching session 6.00 pm – 7.45 pm, Secondary junior session with Christian from Will to Win, pre-booked (two courts only)
Tuesday: 3.30 – 5 pm, Juniors: Will to Win pre-booked coaching session
Wednesday: Evening reserved for a club session.
Are you interested in small group coaching? or general club play mid-week? Warren and Wendy have both said that they are happy to organise this. Please email Warren or phone him on 07958923833. Or Wendy They will try to put together small groups of similar ability.
Thursday: 3.30 – 6 pm, Juniors: Will to Win pre-booked coaching session
Friday: 3.30 – 6 pm, Juniors: Will to Win pre-booked coaching session
Group coaching:
If anyone would be interested in group coaching on a weekday morning, please email Lorna Bhasin or telephone 020 8940 2321.
Teams
We are again entering one men’s team in the Summer league. There is no ladies’ team this year. Ladies, if you are interested in playing competitive tennis, please come and have a word with one of the committee. Men’s team captain: Simon Clarke.
Important dates for your diaries:
Wimbledon tickets
The Wimbledon draw and Supper will be held on Wednesday 21st May. Please put the date in your diary, and read your emails, or watch the noticeboard for further information.
Open Tournaments
There will be an American tournament followed by lunch open to all members and their guests on Sunday 29th June. Senior members will start at 10 am, and a Junior tournament will follow lunch. There will be another American tournament with lunch on Sunday 14th September following the same format.
New code for the courts
Just to let members know that the code will change on Sunday 1st June. All paid up members will be emailed with the new code.
Communication
We now have the majority of our members on an email list. This makes communicating with members efficient, quick and easy. This season, there will be no members’ booklet giving details of address, telephone number etc. It is therefore proposed that this membership list will be circulated on email on 2nd June so that you can get in touch with each other to arrange games etc. If, for any reason, you would rather your email address were not circulated, please get back to me. Otherwise, please make sure I have all your details by then!
General information
This year, all paid-up members will again be given a shoe tag. It is very helpful to the Committee if you wear your tag on your shoe. This avoids those awkward and embarrassing moments when one of the Committee members approaches you to check your right to be on the courts ! Could we remind all members, including juniors, to make sure the courts are locked if you are the last player. Thank you.
Clubhouse keys are available from committee members on request, cost £3.
Clothing
A reminder to members that tennis clothing and shoes should be worn at all times at the Club.
Juniors are asked to wear ‘sports’ clothing and trainers with non-marking soles.
Guest fees
You are welcome to bring a guest to play at Priory Park; however we must remind you that there is a guest fee payable of £5 each. Please continue to pay to a committee member, or put through the letterbox of 90 Forest Road. Junior guest fees are £3.
Reminder: guests should only play at the club 6 times. After that, we welcome their application
to join.
There will be another Priory Diary circulated with information about future events.
We hope you have a very enjoyable season!
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