MLTC Club Notices 09/11/2023
Newsletter 9th November 2023
WINTER LEAGUE 2024 – Men’s teams
We need to submit the number of men’s teams to DLTC by the 28th November 2023.
If you wish to be part of a nominated team or as a registered substitute, please register your interest by 21st November.
You can register your interest by subscribing to the whatsapp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IJ6cSJJQujLCp8uPh5jMMo.
The proposed dates for the Winter League are as follows:
1st Week 21st January
2nd Week 28th January
3rd Week 11th February
4th Week 18th February
5th Week 25th February
Last 16 3rd March
Quarter Finals 10th March (Sat.)
Semi-Finals 11th March (Sun.)
Finals 25th March
(Ladies teams will sign up early December on noticeboard)
LADIES DOUBLES BOX MATCHES
*REMINDER TO SIGN UP FOR LADIES DOUBLES BOX MATCHES*
A reminder to sign up for the Ladies Doubles Box Matches, entries for which close on Sunday 12th November.
The popular tournament will be held again this year over the period 20th November 2023 to 21st January 2024.
Ladies are grouped into various boxes and matches are played within each
box in a round robin format. Box match results may be taken into account,
together with other criteria, in the league selection process.
The entry fee is Eur10 which covers prizes for Box winners and runners-up.
Entry is now open on Easy Payments.
MEN’S "SUPER SINGLES" Tennis on Friday November 17th (from 6pm to 8pm)
The response to the men's "super singles" tennis event has been fantastic with over 20 players registered to take part. A special thanks to all who have made the commitment to play.
The team allocations and game times will be circulated early next week via WhatsApp.
All club members are welcome to come along on the night and enjoy the action.
SENIOR COACHING SCHEDULE – NEW TERM
Reminder to sign up for new term of coaching, now open for booking on Easy Payments.
Please note that there are different starting dates due to some sessions catching up on rained off sessions from previous term!
LADIES SOCIAL EVENING
A reminder that the ladies tennis tournament is on this Friday 10th November between 6-8pm followed by wine, nibbles and chats. All welcome!
There has been a great response on the sign up
sheet. If there is anyone else who didn’t get a chance to sign up but would still like to attend, could you message a member of the ladies committee as soon as possible.
Entry fee is €10 to be paid on the night, either by cash or Revolut.
LADIES SOCIAL TENNIS – Wednesdays – Attention ALL Ladies
Come along for some complimentary coaching with Stephen at ladies social morning next Wednesday 15th November from 10am.
Please note we are also looking for some ladies to host a social tennis morning. The volunteer sign up sheet is up on the notice board.
LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY - Fri 1st December
The tickets for the Ladies Christmas Party are selling fast.
Tickets cost €43 per person and include a Prosecco reception from 7pm, 3-course meal and a DJ till late!
If anyone has yet to buy a ticket, please do so on the website through Easy Payments by Friday 24th November as we will have to finalise numbers for caterers.
Be sure to book early to avoid disappointment, as numbers are limited.
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!
THURSDAY - CLUB NIGHT
Club night will be on as usual tonight between 8pm and 10pm.
Pop down at any stage for a hit and a chat!
Stephen will be on hand as usual for some coaching tips and fun at 8pm!
Under 18s LEAGUE SUCCESS!
Congratulations to our two junior girls’ league teams who won their respective quarter finals last Sunday.
Well played U18 Mary, Isobel, Ella & Freya and U14 Zoe, Anna, Emily, Robyn, Lydia & Layla with a shout out to Rosie who was competing in Liverpool.
Meanwhile Monkstown will host the U14 semi-final this coming Sunday at 5pm while Newtown Park will be the venue for the U18 semi-final. Best of luck to both teams with no doubt some good tennis in store!
Supporters welcome!