Wow, after the Euro’s and Wimbledon, now comes The Paris Olympics. Amazing there were two Tennis Players carrying the Torch in the opening ceremony, Serena Williams & Rafael Nadal who did a great job.

NORTH KENT FINALS

Well done to our ladies who played today in the North Kent Finals, we are super proud of you all, you fought so hard. However Maria & Karen lost 10-7 in the 3rd set championship tie break in the Ladies Vets Doubles, and Natalie lost in the Ladies Singles. It was such an achievement to get to the Finals.

JUNIOR SUMMER CAMPS

Its the Summer holidays, so don’t forget to book, there are still places. As usual you can book a day or the whole week (4 days). Camps will be happening for five weeks across the holidays And you can of course have non members, family and friends book too. The link to the page is as follows;

TW Tennis Coaching / Holiday camps (lta.org.uk)

WALKING TENNIS‍ SESSIONS

Want to play tennis still but at a slower pace, recovering from injury or are you a complete beginner wanting a bit more time and practice in a supportive setting? Come and try Walking Tennis with us and bring a friend. It’s a slower game, where the ball can bounce twice, there is no jumping or running and you play with modified equipment. Sessions are on Tuesdays at 12noon till 13.00. £3 for members and £5 for non members. Go to Tom’s page on Clubspark to book a place:

http://clubspark.lta.co.uk/ThomasWarburton or use the QR code below.

SUMMER TEAM NEWS & RESULTS

Good Luck to all our teams playing in their up coming matches this week, its coming towards the end of the Summer Season, so its all left to play for.

North Kent

Ladies 1 beat Meopham Away on Wednesday. The team playing were Natalie Ali, Karen Attard, Ros McKeown & Diana Roberts.

Over 60’s Men won against Old Wilsonians at Home. This secures the team’s place at the top of the Division C, no one can catch them now. Well played to the team, Greg Gadd, Hessam Khoshnevisan, Rob Thomas & John Fielding. Thanks to John for stepping in at the last minute. Thanks for the photo as well gents, much appreciated.

Mid Week Vets beat Sundridge Park 1 at Home last week. The winning team playing were Maria Perfect, Francesco Donadio, Karen Attard & Tony Millard.

Mixed 1 won 5-1 on rubbers against Blackheath 1 at Home. The team playing were Tim Morgan, Natalia Ali, Mark Plonka, Charmaine Ooi, Jan Are Mo and Karen Attard.

Kent

Men’s 3 had their last match of the summer season against Whitstable 1 at Home. 3-1 against the top of the league team! Those playing were Tony Millard, Tosin Reynolds, Jiggs Sahota and Jason Barkworth.

EASY FUND RAISING – Sign Up & Maybe Win us £50 donation!

Easyfundraising is running a new giveaway where 10 lucky causes will win a £50 donation! You can help increase our chances of winning – all you have to do is sign up to support Shooters Hill Lawn Tennis Club to give us an extra entry. Every donation makes a difference, so please take a moment to do this for us and also ask everyone you can to do the same! Sign up here: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-good-cause/step-1/?char=135854%26invite%3D14Z8WH%26referral-campaign%3Dc2s&utm_campaign=pmc&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_content=10chancestowin-wa1

KENT TENNIS

You can view all the latest news from Kent Tennis on the following link: https://www.kenttennis.org.uk/klt

HITTING WHATSAPP

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