A Tough Week

The weather sent further tests this week.

Wind and rain a plenty.

Group 2, playing at 10.45 - 12.15 on Monday, played through it all. We eventually stopped a couple of minutes early with puddles beginning to appear on court. Well done to those 8 brave players! Sadly that was the end of tennis that day.

Tuesday dawned with a hard frost, but at least it was dry.

Fortunately the rest of the week allowed all play to take place. Windy but dry.

Rain stops play

The week began ok with tennis in the drizzle on Monday but at least we played all day.
Tuesday saw a deluge & no tennis.
Given a reprieve on Wednesday with a good turn-out for social play session followed by coffee & biscuits.
Thursday & the rain was back forcing me to try & grab what time I could get indoors. Those that came enjoyed the light relief from the nasty weather.
Thankfully the courts are holding up well so let's hope for a better week this week.

We're Back

Despite the wind & rain this week I managed a full week's coaching & even had time to attend our team 'drills' session on Wednesday evening.



Attendance at lessons was varied but the level of chat in all groups was high with lots of news to catch up on from the Christmas break. Several players were missing due to illness so I hope to see those people back on court next week.



I donned my Chairman's hat for a meeting on Wednesday which I hope will lead to more club initiatives starting by Easter.



Thursday night was the 2nd Leicestershire Tennis Awards night held at the Leicester Tigers ground. Charnwood had a productive evening with Ahmed El Menshawy receiving male player of the year and 2 of our teams receiving trophies. The evening was led by Mark Cox with several guest speakers including Martin Weston, head of Loughborough's High Performance Centre. Also receiving trophies were a couple of old friends of mine from years back; Gill Thompson & Anne Tester.

Happy New Year

New year came in with a party night.
Following a long country walk to clear the head I am now ready to get back to work.
Coaching groups beware.
First task is to finalise clubhouse alterations & then I will be back on court.

Christmas

Enjoyable day in the cwtennis household.
Had fun playing the kids new games, including Wii Olympics just to keep us active.
Many thanks for my many gifts - shall need to be back on court soon to off-set the chocolate & red wine over-indulgence!

Spring 2008 Coaching Dates and Prices

Group
No. Day Time Dates No. of weeks Cost
£ Ball/Court fee £ Total
£
1 Monday 9.15 Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 25, Mar 3, 10 & 17
2 Monday 10.45 Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 25, Mar 3, 10 & 17
3 Monday 1.30 Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 25, Mar 3, 10 & 17
4 Tuesday 9.00 Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 26, Mar 4, 11 & 18
5 Tuesday 10.30 Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 26, Mar 4, 11 & 18
6 Thursday 9.15 Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 28, Mar 6, 13 & 20
7 Thursday 10.45 Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 28, Mar 6, 13 & 20

9 weeks in total. £45 = £4 ball/court fee =£49 in total for the term

Caroline takes over as Chairperson at Charnwood

On Monday 12th November 2007, i became Chairperson at Charnwood Tennis Club taking the post from Derek Cutter who had served the club brilliantly for many years