2021 Club Championship Report

I hope all is well. Please see below our report from this year's Club Championship. 

 

*Photos* - 1) Men's Singles Winner - Max Miles-Thomas 2) Women's Singles Winner - Natalie Wakefield 3) Women's Doubles Winners L-R Emma Wakefield and Sasha Reed 4) Men's Singles Finalists L-R Max Miles-Thomas and Mike Lynch Chairman Colin Main * please can you confirm these were all received?

 

 

Henley Tennis Club hosted an exhilarating Club Championships Finals day on Saturday. After a two year break due to COVID-19, the club enjoyed a full day of tennis; with three matches played and a range of activities for the younger members.

 

The day started early with the Women's Doubles Final, in which Natalie Wakefield & Sasha Reed won 6-2 6-4 against Pam Saker & Naomi Ashcroft. In the Women's Singles Final, Natalie Wakefield won 6-0, 6-1 against Emma Hewes. 

 

Closing out the day was the Men's Singles Final, which produced a thrilling contest between Max Miles-Thomas and Mike Lynch. After nearly two hours, Max Miles-Thomas eventually prevailed- 6-2 1-6 7-6 (7-5 in the deciding tie-break) and in doing so, retained the trophy.  

 

Speaking after the tournament, organiser and Head Coach Tom Scott said, "It is fantastic to see so many members finally being able to socialise together at the club watching what was exceptional tennis. The whole competition has been played at a high level. Aside from the epic Men's final, it is great to see the depth and level of the women's tennis growing'' Club Chairman Colin Main added, "I would like to thank all who competed this year, the social committee and especially Tom Scott and his wife Jess for organising the day.''

 

Henley Tennis Club [‘HTC’] Committee Meeting
Date:	13th  October 2021
Venue:	Bird in Hand
Attendees:	Katy Bayly, Secretary Colin Main, Chair  John Tamplin, Facilities Manager Mike Pugsley, Treasurer Tom Scott, Head Coach Jeremy Wright, Match Secretary Allen Levy
Apologies	Claire Smith, Membership Secretary; Jo Saunders, Welfare Officer

 

	Action
Current membership: 420
Lights Col Main proposed that the floodlight installation should be managed by an expert , e.g. Lee West. Allen Levy queried the decision but was convinced this was money well spent. Allen requested to be informed when Lee was making visits so he could be in attendance. Committee unanimously agreed to all.
Bank Mandates and expenses process Jeremy Wright handed out bank mandate forms for committee members to take to Barclays for authorisation. This was to complete actions for the clubs new online bank account. Jeremy Wright advised that all expenses should still be seen by Mike prior to fund transfers. Col Main said this might still hold up payments and proposed setting up a club email account for expenses that Jeremy could view and seek one other confirmation to allow an online payment at the earliest opportunity. Col to set up email and advise process.
AGM Date The AGM will take place on the 9th November, at the Bird In Hand from 8pm.
LTA Loan for floodlights. Col Main advised that all forms had been submitted and requested final approval for going ahead with the loan request. The Committee unanimously agreed.
Auditor required. Tom Scott to ask his accountant	TS
Club sessions Committee agreed to start an American Doubles tournament on Sunday Club session every 2 months. First one proposed 2nd week of November	CM

 

Club Championships, LTA Award Nominations, Hit4Henley, Club Team Winter League & Indoor Junior Coach

 Several updates this week with results from the Club Championships, LTA Award nominations, Hit4Henley, Club Team Winter League & Indoor Junior Coaching.

Club Championship Finals Day

Last week saw the Club Championships come to an end with a great finals day.

You may have already read in the Henley Herald or Standard however for those you are yet to catch up on the results.

Ladies Doubles - Natalie Wakefield & Sasha Reed defeated Pam Saker & Naomi Ashcroft 6-2, 6-4

Women's Singles - Natalie Wakefield defeated Emma Hewes 6-0, 6-1

Men's Singles - Max Miles-Thomas defeated Mike Lynch 6-2, 1-6. 7-6 (7-5)

All the matches played in a great spirit and with some thrilling contests.  Congratulations to the winners Natalie, Sasha and Max!!

This year has been such a success that we will be holding the annual Club Finals Day at the end of September every year....Save the date Saturday 24th/Sunday 25th 2022!

Annual LTA Awards

The annual LTA Award nominations are now live and we would value our members support in nominating Henley Tennis Club. 

The full criteria for all award nominations can be found HERE

If you would like to nominate please follow the link HERE

Your support is very much welcome!

Hit4Henley - 1-2-1 lessons

As we all know Tom has been raising for the Henley Nomad Project which has now suppassed £2,500.  All members are still entitled to 1-2-1 lessons for a minimum donation of £10.  If you would like to get involved with this initiative please get in touch with Tom via email info@mysportspro.co.uk or 07795562292

Remember to provide several dates and times with your enquiry.

Club Winter League

every year we enter teams for the Oxfordshire and Berkshire Winter Leagues.  These include one Men's team for Oxfordshire, A Men's and Ladies Team for Berkshire and We have now entered teams for our Junior Player in the Oxfordshire league.

Our Adult teams would welcome your support for home fixtures which take place at the following times:

Berkshire Ladies - Saturday 9th October vs Caversham @ 12:30pm

Oxfordshire Men - Sunday 24th October vs David Lloyd @ 1pm

Berkshire Men - Sunday 14th November vs Binfield @ 10am

Berkshire Ladies - Saturday 20th November vs Riseley @ 12:30pm

Oxfordhire Men - Sunday 21st November vs Princess Risborough @ 1pm

Berkshire Men - Sunday 5th December vs Bracknell @ 10am

Berkshire Ladies - Saturday 11th December vs Ascot @ 12:30pm

Oxfordshire Men - Saturday 22nd January vs Oxford City @ 1pm

Berkshire Men - Sunday 30th Junuary vs Ascot @ 10am

Oxforshire Men - Saturday 19th February vs OHRC @ 1pm

Berkshire Ladies - Saturday 26th February vs Broomhall @ 12:30pm

As for our juniors Tom has entered teams for 8U*, 9U & 10U mixed as well as Boys and Girls teams for the following age brackets 12U, 14U & 16U.  We welcome parents to contact Tom who would like their child(ren) to take part as well as any parents who would captain teams.  All players must hold a BTM (British Tennis Membership Number) so if you are interested please register for FREE  HERE and then email Tom info@mysportspro.co.uk - please include which team category your child will be playing along with BTM

All categories are 2 players except 8U were 3 players are required.  

*8U take place on one day at White Horse Leisure Centre on Sunday 9th January (Please note Tom will not hold club coaching on this day to attend the event)

Indoor Coaching

Tom is securing the sportshall at Henley College for Reds 4-7 Years and Orange 8-9 years.  This will be taking place from November through to Christmas and the start of New year until floodlights are installed.  To register your interest please email Tom info@mysportspro.co.uk