MEMORIAL AMERICAN TOURNAMENT – Sunday 28th April

This went ahead despite the miserable weather and it did clear up. Well done to all those who took part and congratulations to the winners Kate Newham and Neal Tuson. Thanks to Louise Wood’s daughter for coming to present the trophies.

NORTH KENT CUP  -Saturday 27th / Sunday 28th April


On Saturday Mylan Roberts and Finlay Renwick represented the club in the NK Cup Men’s Doubles competition V Kemsing, and they won 6-2, 6-1. Thanks for the photo, but as it’s doubles, can you spot the missing person!

Tom and Natalie were due to take on a team from Chislehurst in the Mixed NK Cup event, however rain postponed play on Sunday. We hope to play this Friday so do come up to support them

          INTERNAL MIXED TOURNAMENT SUNDAY 5TH MAY

A link was sent out last week to all members to enable you to book. The CLOSING DATE for entries and payment is this WEDNESDAY the 1st May 10am.  Please ensure if you enter you are available for both the 5th May from 9am and the finals day Sunday 21st July.

HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP?

Anyone playing at the club must have re-joined doing a form and payment. This applies to those on group coaching or individual coaching. Please bear with us, we are working as quickly as possible. Any queries email secretary@shltc.info who will answer when she can.

STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

– Membership is renewed through OUR Website from the membership page, NOT the Clubspark or LTA website. Clubspark is only for lessons, court & social bookings!

-If already a member you will already have a username and password. You can reset the password yourself, however, if you have forgotten your user name please email secretary@shltc.info. You will be replied to ASAP but remember it can take a few days, with so many to process at this time. New members can join completing the form through the website.

-When completing the form please be aware that if you choose to NOT be on the emailing list you will not be kept updated with all that happens at the club, such as the links to Socials, Monthly American Tournaments or Kids/Adult Courses.  Therefore you will need to check the website regularly for the weekly news.  We only email about tennis club matters and your details would never be shared.

-Once you have completed the form (you must put something in every field) You will receive a confirmation email with BACS details. However the BACS details are in the RED BOX , top right hand corner of the form, so you can make a note of them at that point as well, before you submit the form. (Once you have submitted a form you will receive an email with payment details (check your junk)

-Once the form and payment is received, Adult Members & 13 and over Children will receive an email to access court booking which you need to follow if your wish to be able to book courts and book onto socials (please check your junk box). This may take a few days in busy periods. All members will receive This Years Coloured Tag and a Welcome Letter which explains what is available at the club. Everything you need to know about the club is here.

SUMMER TEAM NEWS & RESULTS

Good Luck to all our teams playing in their matches this coming week, looks like the Sunshine and warmer weather could be making an appearance if the weather forecast is to be believed!

North Kent

Over 60s Men lost 4-0 away to a really strong Old Wilsonians Team. The team playing were John Fielding, Chris Clegg, Hessam Khoshnevisan & Rob Thomas. Thanks for the photo gents, much appreciated.

Mid Week Vets 1 lost 1.5/2.5 to Wickham Park 1 Away. The team playing were Ashling Carroll, Tony, Libby Tuson & John Fielding. Big thanks to Libby & John for stepping in last minute. Thanks also to Rob & Jo Thomas for helping out, very much appreciated.

Kent


Men’s 4
won 3-1 against Bearstead & Thurnham Away on Saturday. Well done to Rob Thomas, Aaron Ruby, Chris L and James McKeown. Fab picture too gents, thank you.

Ladies 1 won 4-1 against Whitstable 2 at home. The team playing were Libby Tyson, Jo Thomas, Sandra Woodcock & Marion Torrance-Hopkins. Thanks for the photo ladies.

Ladies 2 vs Margate at Home – Postponed due to inclement weather.

National League

Men’s A vs Meopham A at Home – cancelled due to inclement weather.

Men’s B lost to Sundridge Park B, 2-11 on sets. All matches were closely contested, with 7-6 and 7-5 sets throughout. The team playing on clay were, Mark Plonka, Joao Ribeiro, Alex Todd and Arvind Bassi.

 EASY FUND RAISING – Did you know your Groceries can mean funds for the Club!

Your weekly food shop can help Shooters Hill Lawn Tennis Club to raise weekly free donations! Plus, shop with Tesco, Morrisons, ASDA, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Iceland, and Ocado this April, and you can win back the cost of your shop! Sign up to easyfundraising to support us for free, and don’t forget to shop with your favourite supermarket for a chance to win: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/shltennisclub/?utm_campaign=pmc&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=thebigshop-fb1

KENT TENNIS

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

HITTING WHATSAPP

If members are interested in being on the Hitting WhatsApp please check the weekly update email for details of how to join.

The Directors

SHLTC LTD