MLTC Club Notices 21/11/2024
Newsletter 21th November 2024
4 NATIONS VETERANS TOURNAMENT
We wish Pat Cowley the very best as she represents Ireland in the 4 Nations Tournament being held in Manchester this weekend.
U14’s STARS & STRIPES- FINALS
Under 14’s Stars and Stripes pool played really well against a very strong Blackrock team in Sandycove on Saturday but came out runners up in the Shield. Very well done to all those who played and supported!
U18’s GIRLS - FINALS
Our U18 girls played their final in Glenageary against a strong Carrickmines1 team on Sunday morning and were very unlucky to lose on the day.
But very well done on promotion to Division 1 / Class 1 next season.
THE LADIES CHRISTMAS BUBBLES & SPARKLES PARTY
7pm Friday 29th
!! Tickets on sale via EasyPayments €25 !!
Get your glad rags on and join us for a newer, more relaxed and fun Christmas party!! Sparkly cocktails on arrival, followed by delicious canapés & charcuterie. Enjoyed with your tipple of choice (BYOB). Party till late with music and entertainment !!
MIXED DOUBLES COMPETITION
Back by popular demand Captains Declan & Jacqui are looking forward to the second mixed doubles team on Friday 22 November
This event is designed to be competitive and is a team event with different levels of mixed doubles from advanced to less experienced players .Every mixed doubles pairing in a team contributes to the score
The format is as follows:
· There will be 4 teams with each team having 6 mixed doubles pairings across 3 levels of tennis
· Each mixed doubles pairing will play one match against the same level pairing in another team eg team 1 v team 2.
· Each match will be 13 normal games with a twist
· The scores will be added up across the 6 mixed doubles pairings in the team .Teams 1 & 2 will play their matches at 7pm and teams 3 & 4 will play their matches at 8pm.
· The team with the most games/points won is the winner
Most importantly after the tennis some socialising with cheese and wine and its BYOB .
The weather will be chilly so maybe wear your thermals
You will be contacted by whats app later today to advise your team,partner and match time and the twist
Look forward to seeing you all.
CAPTAINS CHRISTMAS CRAIC….ER
Save the date Sunday 15th December from 4pm to 7pm.
Details will be communicated next week.
MEN’S COACHING – Monday Evenings
A reminder that coaching for class 4 to class 7 players runs every Monday evening at 9pm. Next session will be on Monday November 25th. 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 men's captain Declan
LADIES MORNING
Ladies Morning next week is kindly hosted by Jackie Colfer.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Wednesday December 4th 10am, Ladies Christmas Tournament!
CHARITY LEAGUE
Of the 4 Charity League teams who played this week we had 3 wins gaining 7 points for MLTC.
CLUB NIGHT – Thursday Evenings
It will be a ‘crisp’ evening with Club night as usual this evening, so do come along anytime between 8pm and 10pm for a social game, and Stephen will get things started at 8pm!
MEN’S MORNING – Sunday Mornings
Men's tennis morning on this Sunday morning 10am to 12. Do come down and have a hit and a coffee!
UPDATE FROM STEPHEN
Huge congrats to Conor Niland, whose excellent book, THE RACKET, won the prestigious William Hill Sports Book of the year at the 2024 awards ceremony in London this week.
It is the first time this award has been given to a tennis-related book and Conor is only the third Irish winner of the award, following Paul Kimmage (1990) and Eamonn Magee (2018).
Conor's story is fascinating and relatable and showcases Conor's humility and modesty throughout.
We are privileged to have him as a member of Monkstown and we are looking forward to seeing him back hitting a tennis ball soon, so that he can join Sine and their beautiful children, Emma and Tom - all who have become regular fixtures on our courts in recent years.
Finally it was great to see the club awarded another large Grant from the Department of Sport. The latest Grant, which is just under €134k, will be used to upgrade all six tennis courts, which will greatly enhance the playing experience for our members. We will also have funds available to upgrade the fencing around each court.
A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to get these projects over the line and I commend the sub-committee and Kevin McGrath in their work and Johnny, who was advising them on the necessary steps along the way. I also thank Senator Barry Ward, who is always so available to assist us in these matters.
The U/18 girls team were just pipped (literally!) 10/5 in the final set tie break of the last match in their League Final v Carrickmines last Sunday. The tennis was of the highest standard and they gained promotion to Class 1 for next year. Well done Isobel - Zoe - Amelia & Clara... super achievement. Coincidentally, Isobel & Zoe are Conor's nieces!
All the best Stephen