MLTC Club Notices 05/10/2023
Newsletter 5th October 2023
SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday 26th October, from 7.30pm.
Can you tell the difference between an Albarino and a Chardonnay or a Malbec and a Merlot? Wine expert, Monica Murphy, and her grand-daughter, Aoife Curtin (Liberty Wines, London) will give a brief lesson on how to distinguish one wine varietal from another, after which you can put your tasting skills & general wine knowledge to the test. Join a mixed club team or organise your own team of 4. Prizes to be won🎉
Tickets will go on sale next week :)
MLTC GOLF OUTING – FRIDAY 20th OCTOBER
We have just a few more places left on the timesheet for this golf event. Sign up on the noticeboard or text Aoife or Aaron, or ring Carol in the office to see what times are still available.
SENIOR LEAGUE
Ladies - Many congratulations to our ladies senior teams who did us proud over the last five weeks. We had 8 teams captained by Claire McCambridge, Karen Mackenna, Jana Stevenson, Clodagh Murray, Catherine Keane, Jacqui Byrne, Colette Langand and Aoife O’Shea, and most stayed in class.
We are delighted that Team 6 (class 5) captained by Jacqui Byrne, have reached the playoff stage. Congratulations to the team of Suzanne Broughan, Noreen Cleary, Sarah Robson, Jacqui, Terri Corbett, Deirdre Hornshaw and subs Lorraine Ryan, Carmel Buckley & Fionnuala Duddy.
The playoff is on this Sunday 8th at 1pm in Blackrock Tennis Club and all supporters welcome!
Men - The mens senior league campaign concluded with all three teams winning on the final round of fixtures.
Our O35 Team 1 overcame Naas 1 by a score of 2-1. The result meant that the team finished 4th in Class 1, section B.
In Class 3, the team finished up with a 3-0 win over Celbridge 2. This result led to a 3rd place finish in the group, narrowly missing out on a place in the playoffs. Our O45 team overcame Malahide 2, 2-1. Once again the team narrowly missed out on a place on the playoffs.
Many thanks to all players and subs. Special thanks to our team captains Stephen O'Shea, Greg Ryan and Ciaran Bolger.
FLOODLIGHT LEAGUE
Men - We have two teams, playing Floodlight league, both in Class 2.
Despite playing some fantastic tennis, both teams went down 2- 1 against Donnybrook 1 and Claremont Railway 2.
Next week’s fixtures (week 3) are:
MLTC 1 vs David Lloyd Riverview 2, At home, 9 Oct 2023 @ 19:00
Co. Wicklow 1 vs MLTC 2 in Co. Wicklow LTC, 9 Oct 2023 @ 19:30
Ladies – We have 4 teams playing Floodlight league, 1 in class 2 and 3 in class 3.
Matches have been hard fought and we are hoping for some more points this week.
Next week;s fixtures are:
MLTC 1 vs Sandycove 2, in Sandycove, 10th Oct @ 19.30
MLTC 2 vs Shankill 2, At home, 10th Oct @ 19.00
MLTC 3 vs Newtownpark 1, in Newtownpark, 10th Oct @ 19.00
MLTC 4 vs Rathgar 2, in Rathgar, 10th Oct @ 19.00
LADIES SOCIAL TENNIS – Wednesday Mornings
Ladies Social Tennis will take place next Wednesday 11th October from 10am to 12pm and will be hosted by Marie Nelson. All levels welcome for a fun morning of tennis and a catch up over tea/coffee so please do come along.
MEN’S MORNING – Sunday Mornings
Men’s morning will be on at the usual time to 10am – 12 noon this Sunday.
Do come along for a hit and a social cuppa!
CLUB NIGHT
Club night will be on as usual tonight between 8pm and 10pm.
After last weeks super coaching event you will all be rearing to go tonight to put your new found skills into practice!!
JUNIORS - STARS & STRIPES
The u14 Stars & Stripes competition is starting up on Saturday 14th October.
This is a fun interclub doubles competition and runs for x5 Saturdays usually between 5pm & 7pm until November 18th.
Sign up sheet is on the notice board or you can contact Claire McCambridge/Karen Geraghty (Girls) Suzanne Leyden/Linda Blake (boys)
DLTC LEAGUE PLAYERS - SURVEY
The DLTC have sent out a survey which they would like as many people as possible who play league to complete.
The purpose of this survey is to ascertain the views of DLTC league players regarding the times for Men's and Women's Winter and Senior League matches. These matches are currently played on Sundays (10:30 & 09:00 for Men & at 13:30 and 15:00 for Women).
Below is the link to the survey.
Please click link DLTC Match Times Survey Sept 2023
Closing date for completion of the survey is Monday 9th October 2023. Thank You.