MLTC Club Notices 27th October 2022
Newsletter 27th Oct 2022 🎃
Halloween camps
There are just a few places left for Stephens Halloween Camp starting next Tuesday.
Camp 1: 1 – 4th Nov, 10am to 11.30am, Ages 6 to 8 years
Camp 2: 1 – 4th Nov, 11.30am to 10pm, Ages 9 to 12 years
Halloween break
Please note, there will be no Group coaching of either Adults or Juniors during the Mid Term break - Monday 31st Oct - Sunday 6th Nov
Attention: Tennis Footwear
We would ask members to ensure they were the appropriate tennis footwear when playing on court. Tennis shoes should have good soles and be appropriate for the savannah surface we have in MLTC. Trainers or running shoes may not provide adequate grip on the tennis courts.
Senior League
Congratulations to our men’s Senior League Class 1 O.35 who played in the finals in Castleknock last Sunday. Unfortunately they were beaten 2/1 by a very strong Templeogue team.
The team on the day was: Stephen O’Shea and Robin Craig, Johnny O’Shea & Ciaran Dolan, Rob Kennedy & Peter O’Leary. Mickey Mac and Scott Barron couldn’t make the finals as they were representing Ireland in The Potter Cup. Justin McCabe and Jonathan Dalton also subbed in earlier rounds.
League Balls
We would like to remind members that the €10 Tennis Balls fee for Senior, Junior, Floodlit and Charity League is now due. Please can you pay through Easy Payments where each specific league is noted. Many Thanks
Men’s morning
Men’s morning will be from 10am to 12 as normal this week. Do come to enjoy a game and a cuppa after!
Club Night
Do come down to club night tonight where Stephen will give some coaching from 8 – 9m !
LADIES’ COMMITTEE NEWS
Halloween Tournament
We had a great turnout yesterday for our Spooktacular Halloween Tournament. The weather gods were kind – there was some great tennis played in glorious sunshine with some players wearing a variety of costumes ranging from a zombie schoolgirl to an orange-themed witch – the latter costume of which was worn by Angela Corkery who won the Halloween-themed best-dressed player!
Charity League
It was another successful week for MLTC with a win for Fiona’s team in the Advanced League and a win for Carole’s team in the Monday Non-League. The other teams did not have matches this week.
Ladies’ Social Tennis Wednesday Mornings in November and December
There is a new sign-up sheet on which to add your name to host a Wednesday Social Tennis morning. We are looking for volunteers for Wednesdays the 16th, 23rd, and 30th, of November, and the 7th of December. The sign-up sheet is in the clubhouse. Alternatively, please contact a Ladies’ Committee member who can add your name to the list.
Ladies’ Christmas Party
The tickets for the Ladies’ Christmas Party, which will take place on the night of Friday, November 25th, will be available to book via Easy Payments, from today, Thursday 27th October. Tickets cost €39 per person and include a 3-course meal and a glass of bubbly. Be sure to order early to avoid disappointment, as tickets are expected to sell out!
UPDATE FROM HEAD COACH STEPHEN
Another League completed! Our Mens 1st Team have qualified for the 1/4 Finals of the Floodlight League. They play Carrickmines 1st, in Carrickmines, on Monday 7th November @ 7.30 . A bit of a rest now from League with the next League being the Winter League in January - but keep training as this is a very popular League with strong competition for places!
The Ladies Charity League is progressing very well with some Ladies playing League for the first time and feeling the thrill of winning a match!
Congratulations to Jana Langford on qualifying as a Level 1 Coach! She joins the coaching team of :
Head Coach Stephen O'Shea Level 3 (assimilated as Level 4)
Michael Mc Mahon Level 2 (assimilated as Level 3)
Adrienne Cusack Level 1 (assimilated as Level 2)
Karen Mac Kenna Level 1 (assimilated as Level 2)
Just a reminder that there will be no Group coaching of either Adults or Juniors during the Mid Term break - Monday 31st Oct - Sunday 6th Nov
Enjoy your break...but keep practising!
Cheers - Stephen
JUNIOR NEWS
Halloween camps
There are just a few places left for Stephens Halloween Camp starting next Tuesday.
Camp 1: 1 – 4th Nov, 10am to 11.30am, Ages 6 to 8 years
Camp 2: 1 – 4th Nov, 11.30am to 10pm, Ages 9 to 12 years
Halloween break
Please note, there will be no Group coaching of either Adults or Juniors during the Mid Term break - Monday 31st Oct - Sunday 6th Nov
U/14s League
The u14 boys are through to the playoff in the league. It will take place on a Sunday 6th November at 4pm, please feel free to come along & support the players. Congrats to all that have taken part.
U/18s League
Monkstown U18s girls have qualified in their section in the Dltc U18s league and are through to the quarter finals. Congratulations to all the team. Monkstown V Shankill on the 6th of November.