All posts by SteveB

Dear All,

As I sit here looking at the rain I am happy the garden is getting what it needed even if its not good tennis weather.

The booking system is renewed for another year and all 2020 members have their FOC renewals for 2021 in place to recognise their commitment to the club during 2020.

We have a few new members and local folks are using the facilities now and then so things are gradually getting back to normal.

After 2020 we all need this summer to get our fitness levels back on track and to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine.

The committee have been working on the updating plans for the clubhouse, currently waiting on builders to finish their quotes to rebuild the end wall, the veranda and to insulate the clubhouse to be warmer in the winter.

We will then fit a new kitchen area and refresh the decoration – we might be looking for volunteers later to help out!

Also, if things go in the right direction we were discussing maybe a social event at the end of the summer, perhaps a social tennis evening and BBQ?

Let us know if that might be something you would be interested in.

Steve

Dear Members

The LTA have shared the play restrictions that will come into place on the 29th of March.

Here is a simple table defining the limitations that will apply from the 29th

https://mistertontennis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/C-19-29th-March-Tennis-Rules-2021.pdf 

The LTA recognises the impact of COVID-19 on everyone in Great Britain, however tennis is a naturally socially distanced sport that involves participants stood a significant distance away from each other with a net in between. As such the LTA believes that tennis is a safe sport for participants to engage in as long as they follow the correct procedures. Tennis provides significant physical and mental health benefits to participants, and so can play a role in helping to safely maintain the health and wellbeing of the nation.

We understand and share the disappointment amongst the tennis community that our sport has had to be suspended under the Government’s national lockdown restrictions in England. 

The LTA has continued to push for tennis to be allowed to resume at the earliest stage of any easing of restrictions.. Players up and down the country want to get back on court, whilst coaches, venues and officials have again been affected by this latest lockdown.

Dear all,

The government announced a National lockdown starting today.

All sports facilities inside and outside closed until further notice.

Keep well everyone – lets hope for a lowering of restrictions in a few weeks.

Dear club members,

In line with the latest info from the government we are opening the courts again on the morning of the 3rd December.

• As before and as we are in a Tier 2 location the rule of 6 applies so in practical terms it means singles and doubles play with others not in your family bubble is allowed.
• The club house can be entered to use the toilet facility and to turn on the lights but gathering in the clubhouse should be avoided.
• The booking system should be used as normal.
• We will allow guests and visitors in accordance with the club rules.
• Social tennis should be restricted to a maximum of 6 per court and no mixing between courts, we will expect members to follow the guidance and not exceed the number of players.
• Those playing should sign in or register using their smart phones as before.

Dear All,

MISTERTON TENNIS CLUB CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2019/20

Well what a year we have experienced in my inaugural year as Chairman. 

In November we had a particularly successful Presentation Evening at the Haselbury Mill. We were given a comfortable private room and had a great meal. The staff were particularly kind and considerate. Unfortunately, it is an occasion which cannot be repeated this year. In December we had our major annual fundraiser, the Christmas Bingo night. This was successful, but takings were slightly down from the previous year.  Later, in December I am v pleased to say that the Chairman’s bash was the best attended in living memory, thanks to everyone for bringing drinks and nibbles, particularly to Steve Beach for the bottle of vintage whisky!  

In February we had a very well attended quiz night at the Globe which raised £275. Also, later in the winter we were just about able to finish the winter Mixed league with the pleasing news that our team managed to stay in Division 2 after their previous year’s promotion.

We now come onto Covid. In March we were forced to close the courts following national advice form the LTA and government. Happily, in May we were able to re-open, initially following strict guidelines about ball use and the need for private bookings. Later in the summer we were able to resume club sessions. I would like to thank members for being so good in following guidelines and showing tolerance during these difficult times. Although summer matches were severely disrupted, the ladies A team has managed to complete a truncated and friendly summer league.

Let us hope that a successful vaccine is available some time in the forthcoming year so that our tennis can get back to normal. In the meantime, I know that the club will be providing hand sanitisers for everyone to use before playing. We also hope to complete the full decoration of the extension and alter sections of the clubhouse during the forthcoming year.

Bob Waterhouse.

Dear All,

Dear Members,