MLTC Club Notices 06/03/2025
MLTC NEWSLETTER 6th MARCH 2025
JUNIOR EASTER CAMPS
Booking for Easter Camps is now open on Easy Payments so book your young ones in for some fun, exercise and tennis skills over the school break!
Week 1, Mon 14th - Thurs 17th April - €96
5 - 8 years 10am - 12pm
9 - 12 years 12pm - 2pm
Week 2, Tues 22nd - Fri 25th April - €96
5 - 8 years 10am - 12pm
9 - 12 years 12pm - 2pm
COURT BOOKINGS
Parents please note: Courts are for adult use only from 7pm.
CLUBHOUSE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Club house development team update
For anyone unable to attend the last week’s AGM, a summary of this team’s progress
(1) A building survey report was completed where issues of the clubhouse and surrounding buildings were identified
(2) The urgent issues are being addressed as a priority
(3) As a next step, planning will start on the other repair items as soon as the urgent ones are addressed.
Club house refurbishment
At the AGM it was suggested to consider low-cost aesthetic and general upgrade while addressing the structural issues, which makes a lot of sense. Your input and ideas would be greatly appreciated, any suggestions feel free to email Carol at mltcsecretary@gmail.com or drop any suggestion into our new ‘Suggestions Box’ located on the wall opposite the office.
LOST PROPERTY
From the feedback we received at the AGM relating to the lost property location, lost property has been moved to the ladies changing room. We now have full view of the fantastic grounds and new shrubs, thanks to our gardening committee. For any of our male members who would need to check the lost property, feel free to contact Carol at mltcsecretary@gmail.com and she will kindly facilitate this.
LADIES WINTER LEAGUE
Hard luck to team 6, amazing tennis was played against Meadowvale, but unfortunately it wasn’t our day. Getting to the play-offs was a great achievement and congratulations to Noreen Cleary, Miriam McManus, Siobhain Carney, Caroline Berwick, Anthea Lydon, Jacqui Byrne, Terri Corbett and Colette Langan.
We want to thank everyone who came to support the team, it was very much appreciated.
LADIES SPRING BOX CHALLENGES
The spring boxes have commenced, we hope you all enjoy your games. Please remember to give your scores to your co-ordinator. While the closing date isn’t until Thursday May 1st, if possible, arrange your games sooner rather than later
BLUE & GOLD - Mixed Event
Blue and Gold continues with great tennis played by all last Friday. The gold team are playing at home this Friday, if you would like to drop down and support. The blue team are playing away in Carrickmines.
MEN’S WINTER LEAGUE
Congratulations to our men’s 2nd team on a fantastic win against Terenure CYM in their class 3 play-off last Sunday. Gary Kelly and Rob Kennedy played really well to secure the first point for the team. Peter O’Leary and Hugo Faughnan lost narrowly in the second match. Harry Crossan and Denis Feighery turned their match around after losing the first set, saving match point and going on to win 7-5 in the third. Well played everyone !
Both teams play away in the quarterfinals on Sunday 9th March at 11am:
· 1st team are away to Greystones
· 2nd team play away to Malahide – a win would secure promotion !
Be great to get some travelling support to both matches !
Any questions - contract men's captain Dermot Hayes
MEN’S Easter Cup
Our men's Easter Cup team are playing at home this Saturday 8th March at 11am against Meadowvale. Best of luck guys!
SAVE THE DATES
Captain’s Day - Sunday May 11th for our mixed doubles fun tournament
Join us for the annual captain’s day celebrations for fun tennis, food, prize giving AND DANCING AFTERWARDS. More details to follow
Handbags & Gladrags LADIES DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
This very popular tournament in aid of Tennis 4 Cancer will be on Sunday 6th April this year.
More details to follow
If any members are in a position to sponsor a raffle prize we would be extremely grateful. Just let Carol in the office know. Many thanks.
Junior Handicaps - Mon July 7th - Fri July 11th
Senior Handicaps - Mon June 30th – Sat July 12th
Junior Championships - Mon August 18th - Sat August 23rd.
Senior Championships - Fri August 15th – Sat Aug 30th
MEN’S COACHING – Monday Evenings
A reminder that coaching for class 4 to class 7 players runs every Monday evening at 9pm. New members / players are always welcome - come along and give it a go! The younger lads are welcome too! The dads might even bring their sons along! Any questions - please contact Declan C
LADIES MORNING
Tennis next Wednesday morning at 10am and will be hosted by Breege Clancy. Do come along for tennis, coffee and chat.
MEN’S MORNING – Sunday Mornings
Mens morning at the usual time of 10am to 12 this week so do come along for a hit and a coffee and chat after!
CLUB NIGHT – Thursday Evenings
Club night will be on tonight! Pop down any time between 8pm and 10pm for a social game and Stephen will give some coaching support at the beginning of the evening. This is an opportunity to meet and play with members of varying standards and is a relaxed evening of tennis.
JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS
STARS & STRIPES Delighted to report that our Under 12 Girls and Boys have reached the final of the Cup in the Stars and Stripes tournament.
They play against Sandycove in Glenageary tennis club at 6pm this Saturday.
Very best of luck to the Team!
JUNIOR LEAGUE has also kicked off and we wish all of those representing at U18’s, U15’s and U12’s all the best as they compete over the coming weeks.
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING FOR CLUB OFFICERS
Coaches, Junior and Exec Committee members attended training in the clubhouse on Tuesday evening. The training was delivered by the Tennis Ireland Safeguarding person, Roger Geraghty and the TI Development Officer, Darko Palavra. It consisted of a presentation of the key responsibilities and principles for good practice in relation to safeguarding and in particular, taking time to think about how we do each of these in MLTC.
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