MLTC Club Notices 06.04.2023
Newsletter 6th April 2023
CAPTAINS' DAY 2023 Sunday April 23rd
Our club captains, Aoife Stokes and Aaron Duffy, would like to invite you to join them for the annual Captains' Day mixed-doubles tournament to celebrate the beginning of the summer tennis season.
The tournament will begin at 2pm, with tea & cakes served throughout the afternoon. A prosecco reception at 5pm will be followed by a casual Italian supper (BYOB). Gluten-free & vegetarian options available. The draw for the much sought-after Wimbledon centre-court tickets will take place at around 5.30!
Tickets are available now on Easypayments. Early booking advised as numbers are limited......
-Tennis, Drinks Reception and Dinner €40 (from 2pm)
-Drinks Reception and Dinner only €30 (from 5pm)
We look forward to seeing you on the 23rd.
5 MILE LEAGUE (Ladies) - Class 7 standard and below
The sign up sheet for this league is now on the board. The tournament is played at 7pm on Sunday evenings over 4 weeks with a final on Sunday 18th June (no matches on 4th June).
We would like to enter two teams (3 doubles pairings) and players should be Class 7 standard and below.
If you cannot make it to the club please text Aoife Stokes or Colette Langan.
BLUE AND GOLD LEAGUE
The Blue and Gold tournament concluded last Friday night with tight scores in both groups. Both Monkstown teams, captained by Siobhan Coburn and Terri Corbett, had a respectable finish with the BLUE team finishing 3rd in their group and the GOLD team finishing 4th.
Well done to all of the MLTC players who took part.
SENIOR COACHING
Don’t forget, next terms coaching is now available to book on Easy Payments now.
JUNIOR INFO
FUN TOURNAMENT
Giant fun event Fri 14th April 3 – 5pm. Team event across all age groups.
Age 8 upwards.
€5 including pizza.
Sign up sheet on the noticeboard.
JUNIOR COACHING
Be sure to sign up for next terms coaching on Easy Payments.
Please contact one of the coaches if unsure which class to attend, or phone the office.
Registration will close next Tuesday 11th April.
JUNIOR UPDATE FROM HEAD COACH STEPHEN
A big shout out to our many Junior members who have taken to the 'Circuit' over Easter.
Rosie & Robyn Kennedy both qualified for the European Junior tour event held in Malahide Tennis Club over last weekend. This is a tennis Europe event. Well done Rosie & Robyn for qualifying.....a great achievement.
Brookfield Junior Open is on this week with the following competing in it
Charlie & Michael Carney. Isobel & Zoe Craig. Eabha Dubh. Anna Hayes. Richie Kennedy. Clara Mc Gannon. Mary, Luke, Sarah & Grace O'Callaghan. Darragh O'Sullivan. Lydia O'Connor.
Super number of entrants....very best of luck to you all!
Next to Co Cork to the Ballyseedy Carrigoline Junior Open. the following have entered ... Rosie & Robyn Kennedy. Charlie Carney. Toby Sheridan.
Well done for travelling so far - a great experience for you all - keep the Monkstown flag flying in Munster!
The final tournament of the Easter break is the National Junior Open in Templeogue next week..again a great representation from Monkstown.
Rosie, Robyn & Richie Kennedy. Isobel, Zoe & Harry Craig. Lydia O'Connor. Michael Carney. Sean Carney. Darragh O'Sullivan. Ciara O'Sullivan. Charlie Carney. Eabha Dubh. Mary, Luke, Grace & Sarah O'Callaghan.
A big 'Thank You' to the parents for ferrying to the various events & supporting the kids.
There are a few spaces left for the Camp next week.. Tuesday 11th - Friday 14th incl. All details on easy payments.
A very Happy Easter to one and all let's look forward to the summer term with great enthusiasm....both Adults & Juniors! Stephen
MULTI-TALENTED COACHES!
Well done to coach Jana Langford who not only coaches tennis, but also volleyball!
She has been coaching the Rockford Manor Volleyball Team and has lead them to National success!
Rockford manor won the U16s all Ireland final that took place in NUIG Galway in January.
The U19s team came 4th and went on to enter the shield, which they also won.
Currently there are on going junior championships (1st, 2nd years) taking place and Rockford A team is in the semi-finals stages with finals being played on the 8th May in the UL arena.
Fingers crossed for the triple crown for the Rockford Manor school!