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February 5th 2010 - Club AGM

This will begin at 8pm in the Upper Shalford Village Hall and is a social occasion, with wine and cheese to follow. Please help improve your club by coming along!

 

 

October 2009  - Junior Davis Cup Tournament

In the half-term holidays three tournaments were played for U14's, U10's and U8's in the Davis Cup format. For those that don't know, this is where teams of two play against other teams, each playing a singles match and one doubles match (often to decide the tie).

Congratulations to James Green and Toby Rust for winning the U11's and Nicky Roberts and Tom Webb for winning the U14's.

 

 

 

October 2009 - Clubmark Award Received From Surrey LTA

After much work (and paperwork!), the club has been awarded the 'Clubmark' status. This is given to all types of sports clubs around the country who "achieve excellent standards throughout" according to Sport England's national scheme. It also allows the club to access LTA funding.

An article has also been posted on the Surrey LTA website, click here for details.

 

 

 

October 2009 - Club Championship Finals

The 2009 senior and junior club championships took place on the 11th October. With a fair few finals put back a few weeks, with various injuries etc, the day still went well, despite being a bit drizzly with the following results:

Men's U35 Singles: Ashley Mount bt. Mike Friedlos

Men's over 35 Singles: Paul Noel bt. Steve Belcher

The Youngster Doubles: Blair and Theres daintry bt. Muriel and Jim Rattray

Junior Doubles: Nicky Roberts and Adam Simmons bt. Jerome Noel and Isaac Lewis

U10 Singles: Robert Green bt. Max Robson

U14 Singles: Luke Rodgers bt. Ben Harding

U16 Singles: Matt Jones bt. Simon Medlicott

 

 

 

 

September 2009 - Mini Tennis Club Championships

On a perfect summerlike day, top club juniors played an U8 championships in the morning followed by U9 championships in the afternoon.

In the U8's Anja, Oliver, William, Grace , Thalia, Tom and Tommy played a round robin, with William Cluff eventually taking the championships with a hard fought battle against Grace Edwards, coming through with a 10-8 victory.

The U9's followed, where players took part in a round robin then knockout phase. In probably the highest quality match ever seen at Shalford, Max Robson beat Toby Rust in one semi-final (who eventually took 3rd place) and James Green beat William Cluff in the other. In the final, nerves seemed to affect both players, where in three very tight sets, the large crowd witnessed both players saving numerous match points, before James Green eventually won 9-7 in the decider.

 

 

 

 

August 2009 - Cranleigh Open Tournament Success

Once again, there was a number of victories at the Cranleigh Open in its 81st year, held at Cranleigh School. In the local senior doubles event, coaches Matt Trevail and Jonny Thomson took the title, in the U10 event Robert Green won the consolation singles event and in the U8 event William Cluff took won the consolation event in his first ever tournament!

Other Shalford players representing Shalford well included Alex Dangerfield, Josh Pistorius, Joe Earle, Andrew Hunter, Andrew Mercer, Angus Burns, James Green, Jake Harvey, Rhys Trevelyan, Pearse McCarron, Oliver Taylor, Grace Edwards, George and Harry Rock!

 

 

 

 

June 2009 - Junior Team News

In the summer 2009 Mini Tennis leagues, the standout team was the girls U8 team, who came 2nd in their league and was led by Grace Edwards, with Anja Atkin and Zoe Pearce also helping out. The boys U8's team did well and finished 4th out of 8 teams in their league and the U9 team came 6th.

 

The U12 team did rather well and thrashed all the opposing teams to win their league and get promotion for next season!! Well done to Jerome Noel, Isaac Lewis, Josh Pistorius and Oliver Taylor

 

23rd May 2009 - Court Repainting

All courts will be newly repainted, which will mean the courts will be closes until Tuesday/Wednesday the following week (depending on drying time).

 

 

16th May 2009 - Surrey LTA U8/U9 Junior Tour Tournaments

On an extremely windy day (with spectators having to hold down the mini nets!) juniors from Shalford LTC took on other players from around Surrey and neighbouring counties in these difficult, yet great quality tournaments.

 

In the U8's event Grace Edwards did extremely well to reach the quarter-finals, with Harry and George Rock, Archie Stevens, Cole Batstone and Isaac Farrent all putting in good performances representing their home club.

 

The U9's saw Shalford's James Green having to take on Ryan Golesworthy in the final (known as Hampshire's top U9 player!!). James played some stunning shots, but narrowly lost in 3 sets of a great final. Two Shalford players also got to the final of the consolation event Shalford's, with Toby Rust beating Callum Sargent.

 

 

 

 

20th February 2009 - Half-term Junior Singles Tournament

A busy tournament of great quality tennis saw Isaac Lewis win the U13's round robin event (shown below). In the U8's, Harry Rock went on to win the tournament.

 

 

23rd December 2008 - Christmas Junior Doubles Tournament

Looks like everyone had lots of fun at the Christmas junior event. Thanks to all the parents that helped out and congratulations to the following winners: Jerome and Will in the U12's, Robert and Tom in the U10's and Harry and Grace in the U8's.

 

 

 

 

18th December 2008 - Club Christmas Party

Thanks for everyone that came to this Christmas social occasion and made it a lovely night for all. Here's couple of pictures from the evening, including a selection of the 2008 club championship winners:

 

 

 

 

29th October 2008 - Head Coach Rewarded

Matt was lucky enough to be rewarded by the Lawn Tennis Association for his contribution to British Tennis with a Golf and Dinner day at the world famous Belfry Golf Club near Birmingham. Although the golf course (as used in the Ryder cup) was exceedingly difficult, it was a great day with other top coaches from around the country!

 

 

12th October 2008 - Club Championships Finals Day

After record numbers of members took part in the club championships over the summer, seniors and juniors created great watching for all the spectators on a lovely summers like day. All the results can be found in the competition section, but here's some of the action and finalists from the day (more senior action to follow soon):

 

 

 

 

28th September 2008 - Guildford and District Junior League Results and Singles Tournament

After all the doubles matches over the summer against local clubs, the juniors had great results, winning the U16 league, coming 2nd in the U12's and 3rd in the U14's. In the singles competition, they did even better, winning the boys U12's (Ben Harding), boys U14's (Matt Jones) and girls U16's (Mary Tyler). Here's a selection of the stars:

 

 

 

14th September 2008 - Mini Club Championships (U8 and U9's )

A taster of some of the top class action is shown below where 18 of Shalford's best juniors aged 6-9 competed in perfect playing weather against one another. Congratulations to the four finalists, Toby Stiles, Toby Rust (U8's), Max Robson and Edward Tristem (U9's) who made it through to be play on club finals day (October 12th).

 

 

 

13th July 2008 - U8 Team: Mini League Champions

Congratulations to the 'Shalford Allstars' team - Matthew Voss, James Dickinson, Toby Stiles and Charlie Hubbard, who have been competing in the Surrey LTA Mini Red League at St. George's College, Weybridge. After competing against a number of other clubs, they won their league and will go through to the Surrey finals in October.

 

 

22nd June 2008 - Club Summer BBQ

After another lovely evening bbq evening was held at Le Neve Foster's again this year. Here's a taste of the action

 

 

 

May 2008 - All New Shalford LTC Clothing Available Now

Members should have received order forms for the great new club clothing available to senior and junior members Here's the gear (with club logo embroidery):

 

 

 

21st December 2007 - Shalford Christmas Junior Doubles Tournament

On a rather chilly winter day the first Christmas junior doubles tournament was held. Amazingly 16 players took part in the U9's event and 8 players took part in the U12's event and the tennis was of the highest level for all the spectators watching on with their mulled wine to keep them warm!

In the U9's event Susanna Burke and Robert Green eventually won the event, beating Charlie Kidd and Matthew Voss in the final. In the U12's event Liam Jones and Alex Dangerfield beat Toby Sear and Tom Singleton in an extremely close final, after nearly 10 match points!

Here's a taster of the action:

 

 

11th November 2007 - Tennis Surrey Junior Tour, Woking LTCC 8U Tournament

Shalford LTC Mini Tennis strength and depth was shown by Clare Huttly, James Stiles, Hugh Lawrence and Toby Stiles representing the club at this Mini Tennis Red Tournament held at Woking LTCC. Other players from around Surrey battled in some great quality matches, with James Green and Toby Stiles eventually making it through the group stages and semi-finals to meet each other in a repeat of the Shalford final in the summer. After some outstanding quality tennis with rallies of 20+!, James Green eventually won a very close match 10-8 to win at his first external tournament.

 

 

23rd September 2007- Guildford and District Junior League Singles Tournament

Well done to Ben Harding, Matt Jones, Mary Tyler and Jamie Windley for representing Shalford LTC at the Guildford and District League Singles Competition. They all played very well, with special congratulations to Mary Tyler for winning the U14 girls title for the second year running. Very impressive!

 

9th September 2007 - Club Championship Finals Day

This year the juniors joined the seniors for finals day with great tennis and some very long (and emotional) finals by all accounts! A selection of the action is shown below with full results in the competition section (click arrow for more of pics). Congratulations go to: Ashley Mount, Dale Simmonds, Ellery McGowan, Sarah Rust, Sophie Green, Jamie Windley and Ben Harding.

 

 

 

 

 

25th August 2007 - Mini Championships 2007

The first club Mini Tennis Championships took place on the 24th August, with some excellent level tennis played by all the 6-10yr olds and some very close matches. In the hard fought finals James Green beat Toby Stiles in the Mini Red event (U8's) and Jamie Reed beat Robert Green in the Mini Orange event (U10's). A selection of the action is shown below and full results can be seen in the Competition section.

 

 

 

6th June 2007

The 2007 Junior Championships entry form is now available, click here. Please return all entries by the 17th June

 

4th June 2007

A great wooden racket tournament and fantastic evening celebration for the 40th Anniversary had by all. A big thanks to Nigel and Margaret for providing the beautiful venue. All the days action was captured brilliantly by Malcolm, so click on the picture to see the rest:

 

 

 

29th May 2007

The 40 Year Celebration is coming up on Sunday 3rd June - already over 100 confirmed guests!!

 

24th May 2007

The new Summer Holidays Junior Camp details are now available here

 

13th March 2007

The new Summer Term Junior Coaching times and details are now available here

 

20th February 2007

The Club 40 Year Celebration will be taking place on Sunday 3rd June - further details will be confirmed soon, but put the date in your diaries

 

9th February 2007 - Annual AGM

New Committee voted in:

- Mary Brown steps down after great work at Chairman. Ellery McGowen takes over

- Marianne Plaskett takes over from Ellery as Secretary

- Harry Harrison steps down at Treasurer and Peter Chimes takes over

- Bernie Rush and Sue Stokes step step down from the committee

- Charlie Caveliero and Jonathan Worsley join the committee

 

27th October 2006 - Junior Club Championship Results

Under 12's: Max McGibbon bt. Sebastian Pillinger

Over 12's: Alex Klink bt. Ben Klink

 

25th September 2006 - Junior League Results

Well done to all the players that represented the club, especially the U12 and U14 teams for winning respective leagues and Mary Tyler for winning the U14 Girls Singles title

 

 

 

17th September 2006 - Len Forsyth Tournament

Won by Sophie MacDowell and Bruce Morley. A selection of the days action from Sophie:

 

 

 

 

10th September 2006 - Club Championship Finals Results and Pictures

A great day had by everyone by all accounts with results as follows:

 

Men's Singles: Philip Wadell bt. Ashley Mount 6-7 7-6 7-6

Women's Singles: Helen Davies bt. Dee Lightbody

Men's Doubles: Bruce Morley and Peter Chimes bt. Steve Palmer and Philip Wadell 7-6 6-4

Women's Doubles: Janet Palmer & Sophie MacDowell bt. Dee Lightbody & Bridget Howland

Mixed Doubles: Rescheduled

 

 

 

25th June 2006 - Junior league match result:

Shalford 5 - 2 Onslow

 

20th June 2006 - Junior league match results:

Shalford 6 - 1 Onslow (17th June)

Shalford 3 - 3 Godalming (18th June)

 

20th May 2006

Summer holiday junior coaching camp forms now out (download here)

 

19th May 2006

Annual Club Championships Draw released (download here)

 

Bowling at Shalford - Club Open Day Sunday 4th June 2-6pm

- Spare an hour 2-6pm to join in a fun introduction to the friendly sport of bowls on our all weather green behind the village hall. Everyone welcome from retired to school-age.

7th May 2006 - Shalford Jnr's beat Birtley Jnr's in their first match of the season - well done Jnr's

26th April 2006 - All new Shalford Tennis Club website up and running

March 2006 - download the latest newsletter