Banbridge Tennis Club

Matthew McClune, the under 18 boys club champion, has qualified for the under 18 boys provincial matchplay tournament (the best 16 boys in Ulster), beginning 9th December. The tennis club wish him every success next weekend.

Banbridge Junior club entered eight teams in the Belfast and district juvenile league this year and enjoyed a successful campaign. Four teams finished third, two teams second and two teams winners in their respective leagues. The under 18 boysA team finished runners up, as did the under 14C boys. Our best success came from our under 18D boys who won their league and the under 14A boys who won their league and finished runners up in the knockout cup for the second year running. (Special mention to Peter Maxwell, Scott Armstrong and most improved player of the year, Robbie Scott, all part of last year’s and this year’s winning team).
The Junior club end of season tournament had their finals day on the last Saturday in June. A large turn out was concluded with Matthew McClune winning the under 18 boys title for the second year running and Becky Maxwell winning the girl’s equivalent in convincing fashion. Peter Maxwell won an extremely competitive under 14 boys event, with Eimear Downey winning the under 14 girls cup for the second successive time.
Coach Cyril McClune wishes to thank all the junior members and parents for their ongoing support and dedication during the season, and in particular the managers of the juvenile teams.

Next meeting is at 7pm at the Club, Monday 1st August. Please note the earlier time.

The summer tournament was a great success on a lovely evening. The winners were Daphne Grey and Davy Simpson, with runners-up Jane Boyce and Gary Buchanan. All received appropriately seasonal outdoor dining gifts. Thanks to our hard-working captains, Catherine Russell and Ivan Ewart for providing the food and prices. The next big event on the competitive calendar is the annual match against Elm Park in Dublin on 6th August. All the best to all those competing.

Congratulations also to Matthew Grey and Derek Harrison who were crowned Ulster doubles champions in the B section at the Febre sponsored Ulster tournament at the Boat Club. In the singles’ event Matthew reached the final and came runner-up, while Derek reached the quarter-final.

Banbridge Tennis Club will host a fun tournament on Thursday 28th July at the Club from 6.30 onwards. Come and bring a picnic!

Dining + dancing at The Planters, 8pm, Friday 3rd June. Let Claire Groves know if you can go by Tuesday 31 May. Everyone welcome!

The Opening Evening, Thursday 31 March,heralded the advent of longer nights, better weather and the re-emergence of some tennis hedgehogs! A fun tournament was enjoyed by all participants and the winners were Jean Campbell and John Cowan, with Catherine Russell and Matthew McClune runners-up. A delicious spread rounded off the proceedings.

Similarly new members had the opportunity to join with current members for a few friendly games and a chat over a cup of tea or coffee and biccies at the New Members Evening Thursday 14th April.

Anyone with an interested in seeing what the club has to offer is encouraged to come along any Monday or Thursday evening from 7pm onwards.
GM

The Next Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday 19th April at 7.30 pm in the committee room. Please review the Constitution and submit any proposals for amendment in advance of this date to the club secretary.

The annual competition with Elm Park will take place this year on 6th August.

The aim of this evening is to provide those with an interest in tennis to sample what the Club has to offer. Everyone will be made very welcome. Many current members had not played since school; others took up the sport not having played before. The club aims to support and encourage all levels and promote an enjoyment of the sport in a friendly atmosphere. See you there!