MLTC Club Notices 22/02/2024
Newsletter 22nd February 2024
Dear Members
Thank you to all who attended last nights AGM and to all those who contibuted to the meeting. In particular a big thanks to Helen Bunbury for her in depth presentation on the club accounts. Thank you to each member of the committee for their committment and the endless time they have given voluntarily – I know it is very much appreciated by the members. On behalf of the committee I would like to thank all the members for their support over the past 2+ years and for the lovely presentations we received last night.
We wish the incoming committee headed by Richard Keevey all the best as they take up their roles this week.
Denise
The new committee are as follows
President Richard Keevey
Vice President Margaret Quinn
Hon Secretary Lisa O’Sullivan
Hon Treasurer Kevin McGrath
Lady Captain Jacqui Byrne
Mens Captain Declan Cotter
Lady VC Colette Langan
Mens VC Dermot Hayes
Grounds Kevin Polley
Junior Rep Shiela Roche
Events Ger Kane
HELLO FROM THE INCOMING CAPTAINS
The new Captains, Jacqui Byrne and Declan Cotter, would like to reach out and say hello. Jacqui and Declan look forward to working with you all in what promises to be a busy and fun packed year ahead for the club.
A special word of thanks also to the outgoing captains Aoife Stokes and Aaron Duffy for a super job in 2023 and for all their encouragement and support going forward .
CARDIO TENNIS ON THURSDAY EVENINGS
A new term of Cardio Tennis begins tonight and will run on Thursday evenings at 8pm
There are still a few places for this and you can sign up on Easy Payments.
JUNIOR EASTER CAMPS
As we approach Easter, it is great to see the club looking so well with daffodils blooming and the evenings getting that bit longer. We look forward to a busy Easter in the club with coaching camps for our young members and plenty of day time tennis for all members to enjoy.
Booking for Easter Camps will open at the start of march, but you can note the following :
Week 1, Mon 25th - Thurs 28th March
5 - 8 years 10am - 12pm
9 - 12 years 12pm - 2pm
Week 2, Tues 2nd - Fri 5th April
5 - 8 years 10am - 12pm
9 - 12 years 12pm - 2pm
BLUE & GOLD TOURNAMENT - Inter Club Mixed Tennis
The inter-club mixed doubles "Blue and Gold" competition kicks off on Friday of this week. MLTC has entered two teams in this competition captained by Emily Kelly and Andy Curtin. Thank you Emily and Andy for taking on the lead roles - you will be great. Best of luck to the players, enjoy your tennis, and have fun along the way!
WINTER LEAGUE
The group stages of the women's and men's winter leagues draw to a close this weekend. All to play for in these remaining matches!
The men's first and second teams play at home on Sunday morning - 11am.
In Ladies league we have 4 home matches ; teams 3 and 5 are at home at 2pm and teams 7 and 8 play at 3.30pm on Sunday afternoon.
Drop in to cheer on our teams and watch some excellent tennis. Best of luck to all the players involved - home and away fixtures.
LADIES MORNING
Ladies Morning will take place next Wednesday 28th February between 10am - 12pm and will be hosted by Breege Clancy.
All welcome for a fun morning of tennis followed by tea/coffee and chats so please do come along.
SAVE THE DATE St PATRICKS’S DAY TOURNAMENT Wed 13th March
MLTC MENS AND LADIES CLUB TENNIS GEAR
We will be placing a second order for MLTC CLUB GEAR this month which will be the only order this year.
The gear has proven to be very popular with many members and has attracted positive comments from visiting clubs.
If you would like to be included in the second order, please e-mail Lorraine Ryan at legan1413@icloud.com before 31st March.
Samples are on display in the ladies changing room and include:
-Ladies tennis singlet
-Ladies/Men's tennis tee shirts
-Ladies / Men's hoodies
-Ladies and Men's rain resistant breathable jackets
The items are navy in colour with a white trim and are branded with the MLTC logo in dark yellow type. Price lists are on the club noticeboard and in the changing rooms.