March 2013
Dear Member
I would like to welcome you to Oakham Tennis Club for the 2013/2014 year. We are a friendly tennis club with members of all ages and abilities. We endeavour to provide tennis from a friendly social game to competitive matches. Our excellent coaches can provide private lessons, where the work can be more focussed and intense (!) or group lessons, where there is the opportunity to meet other players.
It is now possible to pay by bank transfer. Details are on the membership form. We have received a number of requests for this service and it does reduce our administration – which is a help! You can also email completed membership forms to Sarah Chinnery at .
As you may be aware the club is in the middle of acquiring lights on 3 of our courts. Planning permission has been awarded but we still need to find £30K to erect the lights. Even though the club has savings of this amount, most of the money is earmarked for re surfacing the courts which we estimate will take place within 2-4 years.
As a Committee we have tried to utilise other income sources, such as Sport England, to fund the project but with no success. In an effort to create extra income, we are looking at various strategies including sponsorship, from local companies and a new lifetime membership. The cost for this is £2,500. In return, those applying would enjoy free use of the courts forever and their name would be included on a special honours board. Please see separate attachment or call Richard Wilson if you would like further information.
MIX-INS COMMENCING 1st April ONWARDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
Monday 09.00 – 11.00 Informal mix-in all year (weather permitting)
18.00 – 20.00
Thursday 09.00 – 11.00 Informal mix-in all year (weather permitting)
19.00 – 21.00 Ladies’ doubles and men’s doubles team practice
Practice for members who wish to play in teams
Sunday 10.00 - Informal mix-in
Starting 16.00 – 17.30 Junior afternoon. Please contact Catherine Drury 01664 474 675
Juniors may join the mix-in sessions if they have reached the appropriate standard. They will usually have attended the junior coaching sessions and the decision will be made by their coach.
Men’s and Ladies’ Team practices
Commencing Tuesday 2nd April. Men meet on Tuesday, Ladies meet on Wednesday, commencing18.00.
Please contact any of the team captains if you want to discuss team play or are unsure about attending: NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
Men’s 1st / Tim Davies / 07966466482 / Ladies’1st / Debbie Powell / 01572 757 655Men’s 2nd / Kim Renwick / 01780 762 669 / Ladies’2nd / Mel Johnson / 01572 813 554
Men’s H&P / Dan Potter / 07834 470 940 / Sarah Chinnery / 07913 779 314
Mens’ Vets / Mike Dunford / 01572 789 943 / Ladies’ Vets 1st / Jane Wood / 01572 737 757
Mixed Doubles / To be confirmed / Volunteers call Tim Davies / Ladies Vets 2nd
Ladies Winter League / Joan Gilliver
Jane Gilmore / 01572 723 682
01572 737 324
Club Management Team :
Chairman / Tim Davies / / 07966 466 482Treasurer / Richard Wilson / / 07971 457 739
Secretary/Child Protection / Catherine Drury / / 01664 474 675
Membership Secretary / Sarah Chinnery / / 07913 779 314
Head Coach / Dan Potter / / 07834 470 940
Richard Wilson / / 07971 457 739
Match Secretary / Jane Gilmore / / 01572 737 324
Health and Safety / Deborah Powell / / 01572 757655
Clubhouse / Debora Powell / / 01572 757655
Press/Publicity / Laura Reekie / / 01572 724 716
Here’s to an active 2013 season!
Tim Davies
Chairman www.oakhamltc.org.uk