MLTC Club Notices June 8th
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE
Coaching term finishes this Monday (unless coach has advised of rained off day).
"THIRD THURSDAY"" CLUB NIGHT
We are launching a THIRD THURSDAY initiative this month which will take place at the Club Night spot.
Going forward, on the third Thursday of each month, the Club night for that evening will be attended by a few of our coaches who will provide expert tuition from 8-9pm. BYOB for a social gathering afterwards.
The first Third Thursday will be on Thursday 15th June at 8pm. No need to book- just come along!
CLUB MAINTENANCE
Please note, there is new flooring being fitted to the kitchen area of the function room tomorrow, 9th June, so access to this area will be limited.
SUMMER LEAGUE
MEN
The final group stage summer league fixtures for the men's section are played over Friday 9th and Saturday 10th June (details below).
Friday 09-Jun 19:00 Monkstown 1 v David Lloyd 1 (Home)
Friday 9-Jun 19:30 Lansdowne 1 v Monkstown 2
Saturday 10-Jun 14:00 Monkstown 3 v Terenure 2 (Home)
Saturday 10-Jun 14:00 Wicklow Town 3 v Monkstown 4
Saurday 10-Jun 14:00 David Lloyd 5 v Monkstown 5
Do come down and support your MLTC teams and catch some wonderful tennis.
LADIES
Summer league matches for the ladies teams concluded last night. Overall this was a hard fought league by our 8 ladies teams who demonstrated great spirit and commitment representing MLTC over the past five weeks. We are delighted to advise that Team 7, captained by Breege Clancy, is through to the play-off stages. The play-off match will take place next Tuesday evening 13th June - more details to follow. The very best of luck to Breege and her team - Grace Mullaney, Grace Cleary, Sheila Roche, Lynda O Carroll, Annmarie Mc Grath, Siobhan Coburn, and Amelia Kelly.
We would like to thank our super Summer League team captains - Anna Gunning, Carmel Mc Allister, Ailish Mc Glew, Clodagh Murray, Fiona O Sullivan, Jacqui Byrne, Breege Clancy, Emer O Sullivan and all their teams for all their efforts over the past 5 weeks. Well done ladies!
LADIES SOCIAL TENNIS
Our last social tennis morning will run next Wednesday 14th June and will be hosted by Colette Langan. Please join us for some great tennis, coffee, and a catch up. Social tennis will resume again in September after the summer.
Thanks to all those who have either hosted or supported ladies morning this year.
MEN’S MORNING
Men’s morning is back to the usual time of 10am to 12. Open to men of all tennis standards – come down and have a great game followed by a cuppa – hopefully sitting in the sun!
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 !
SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
Many fun camps for the young ones – Booking now open on Easy Payments!
UPDATE FROM STEPHEN
What a super time was had by all at the Parent & Child event last Monday. Under clear blue skies, the younger members of the club showed their Mums & Dads their skills in a lovely fun atmosphere! Many thanks to those who helped out in various ways.
The following were the Winners / Runners up.
Group 1 : Winner Ruth & Richie Kennedy
Runner up Eoin & Tom Langford
Group 2: Winner Emer & Darragh O'Sullivan
Runner up Brian & Michael Mehigan
Group 3: Winner Greg & Elliot Ryan
Runner up Diane & Ben Woods
Congrats all round!
Some members were playing 'on the circuit' last weekend!
Pat Cowley & Ciaran Dolan Irish Masters National Open played in Elm Park.
Rosie & Robyn Kennedy & Luke O'Callaghan headed to Waterford for the Junior Tour 1000 event played in St Anne's Tennis club...Robyn was pipped in the final of the U/12 singles... well done to all 3 of you.
Michael Carney - Mary O'Callaghan & Lydia O'Connor headed over to Malahide for the Malahide Tour 500 Open.
Well done all for keeping the Monkstown flag flying!
Judy asked me to mention that her Hero, Garry (Ringrose), is getting married today to the lovely Ellen Beirne! Both Garry & Ellen played many a game of tennis in their Junior days here, as they were both Family members...
Hopefully they'll rejoin as Mr & Mrs Ringrose!! Wishing them & Ann & Niall & Cliff & Wendy a wonderful day.
Very best of luck to our Leaving & Junior Cert students...have the odd game of tennis to relieve the pressure during your exams!
Cheers Stephen