MLTC Club Notices 11/05/23
Newsletter 11th May 2023
SAVE THE DATE
Parent & Child Tournament – Monday 5th June, 12 – 3pm
Details to follow
COURT BOOKINGS AND CANCELLATIONS
1. Courts 2 and 3 will be available to book from 7am from next week for Monday to Friday (except Tuesdays when maintenance takes place)
2. Several members have remarked that courts are being booked, but are unused and not cancelled.
Please be mindful of other members, particularly as court availability is further limited over the coming months (such as summer league campaigns).
If you are unsure of the court booking rules please refer to the club website (club rules<https://www.monkstownltc.com/club-rules>), consult the office team or a committee member.
Court bookings for coaching should be booked by the coaches or through the office.
Cancellations should be made at the earliest possible time so other member can avail of the courts.
3. Green Fees
We would like to remind all members who invite a guest to play in the club that the Green Fee for each guest is €10 payable in the office or via Easy Payments. Guest Members must be signed in on the Guest sheet on the notice board for payment and insurance purposes. We ask members that they invite guests at off peak times of the day only.
MLTC CLUB TENNIS GEAR
A reminder that some branded MLTC Club Tennis Gear is now available for purchase by members.
The items include:
-Ladies tennis singlet
-Ladies/Men's tennis tee shirts
-Ladies / Men's hoodies
-Ladies and Men's rain resistant breathable jackets
-Visor
Samples of the above items are now on display in the ladies and men's changing rooms together with a price list.
You are welcome to try on the items and, if you decide to buy, to contact Lorraine Ryan who has kindly agreed to coordinate orders on behalf of the club. Her e-mail address is legan1413@icloud.com.
We are submitting an initial order to the supplier on Monday next 13th May. Please contact Lorraine over the weekend if you would like to be included in this order.
Any queries please contact Lorraine Ryan, Aoife Stokes, Sarah Robson or Fiona Galvin.
TENNIS 4 CANCER EVENT & Raffle
The ‘Handbags & Gladrags’ tennis and lunch event will be taking place on Sunday 21st May, 10am to 1pm. Some places still available on Easy Payments for either the tennis and lunch or lunch only (1pm).
There will also be a sale of ‘pre-loved’ good quality clothes, bags and jewellery on the day, so please come along to shop even if you are not taking part in the tournament or lunch- (please drop donations of above items into the clubhouse)
We have some fabulous prizes to be won – 1st prize being a beautiful Diamond & Pearl necklace (kindly donated by the Cusacks of The Jewel Casket, South Anne Street), other prizes include Arnotts Luggage, Grandstand Voucher, Bear Hug Clothing from Cafe de Journal, Snow Nail & Beauty Voucher, Gym Voucher for Total Physique Consultants, Wine etc..
Tickets are 5 for €10 or 30 for €50 – you can buy tickets on the day, or in advance from the office or Revolut Karen on 087 9337950
LADIES MORNING
Thanks to all those who came along to the ladies tennis morning in memory of Maura Pollock this week – it was so lovely to see many of our former ladies morning members there to remember Maura. A special thank you to Margaret Heagney for organising and inviting all the ladies along.
Ladies social tennis will take place next Wednesday 17th May between 10am and 12pm and will be hosted by Marie Nelson. All levels welcome for a fun morning of tennis followed by tea/coffee and chats so please do come along.
MEN’S MORNING
Men’s morning on Sunday will be on at the usual time of 10am until 12 this week.
Do come to enjoy a game, all standards welcome.
CLUB NITE TONIGHT
Do come down for a game tonight, any time between 8 – 10pm.
There will be 2 courts available for doubles play and those who wish can avail of some coaching with Stephen - all levels welcome !
THIS WEEKS HOME LEAGUE MATCHES
Fri 12th, 7pm Mens MLTC2
Sat 13th, 2pm Mens MLTC3
Mon 15th, 7pm Ladies MLTC7
Tues 16th, 7pm Ladies MLTC3
Wed 17th, 7pm Ladies MLTC1
Supporters welcome - come along, bring a beverage, and enjoy the tennis on display!
GREYSTONES OPEN
Congratulations to Hugo Faughnan on reaching the final of the Greystones Open 2023, Mens Singles Class 4/5.
In reaching the final Hugo defeated the #2 seed 10-8 in a championship tiebreak, but lost out to the #3 seed in a competitive final match.
Fortunately, Hugo has brought his excellent form into the summer league .
NEWS UPDATE FROM HEAD COACH STEPHEN
Big Congratulations to Rosie Kennedy who won the U/14 singles title at the Glasnevin Open last week. There was a very strong entry, so a great achievement Rosie!
Very pleased to see a number of our Juniors playing both in Glasnevin and in The Templeogue Open....nothing like a bit of competitive tennis.
I'll have the schedule for the Summer Camps next week - so keep an eye out!
Stephen.
UPCOMING JUNIOR MATCHPLAYS
Fri 12th May, 5-6pm - U10 Green ball
Fri 19th May, 5-6pm - U12 Yellow ball
Fri 26th May, 6-7pm, - U15 Yellow ball
Fri 2nd June, 5-6pm, - U10 Orange ball
Fri 9th June, 5-6pm - U10 Green ball
Fri 16th June, 5-6pm - U12 yellow ball
Fri 23rd June, 6-7pm - U15 yellow ball