February 2010 --

 

February 2010

 

Upcoming events

 
Jesmond Dene Cup + Handicap Doubles - February 20th & 21st
 
The JD Cup sees the return of the accompanying handicap doubles competition.  The Jesmond Dene Cup is our primary invitation level singles event but, like the rest of the national tournaments, it has been hit by a severe reduction in people willing to travel around the country.  To make up for the reduction in numbers in the singles we will be restoring the handicap doubles. 
 
There will be 4 groups of 3 teams with each pairing playing 2 matches and the winners go through to the semis on the Sunday.  If you would like to play let us know asap.  We will find you a partner if you don't have one in mind.
 
Doubles groups playing times:
 
1:  Saturday 9 - 11
2:  Saturday 11.40 - 1.40
3:  Saturday 1.40 - 3.40
4:  Saturday 12 - 2
 
Semis on Sunday at 2 & 2.40.  Finals will start between 4 & 5pm
 
 
Leagues
 
The new leagues are out.  I have added the leagues to the website at
 
 
The leagues have been disappointing lately so we will implement a few rules to try and make sure that games are played. 
 
Players are responsible for organising their own league games.  I have put a list of phone numbers on the website on a password protected page and the password is the same as the door entry.  I will update this information regularly.  Can you check that your details are correct on here and let us know if they aren't.
 
 
If you don't play any league games you will be removed from the leagues the following month.
If you wish to be added to or taken out of next months league let us know.
 
 
 
Paul
 
Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club
0191 2816854

club@jdrtc.co.uk 

www.jdrtc.co.uk  
 
Online booking system:  www.realtennisonline.com/bookings
 
Real Tennis Online:  www.realtennisonline.com/rto 
 

 

 

January 2010

 

 

Happy New Year to you all
 
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Level Doubles Championship - January 17th. 
 
Defending champions - Alan Douglas & Brandon Gilhooley
 
There are 5 pairs this year and I have decided that I am allowed to play just to make up the numbers.  Play will be from 12am until 5 or 6pm.  If you fancy a glass of wine please feel free to come down to watch.  The final is likely to be starting around 6 pm.
 
Pairs are:
 
Michael Raven & Anthony Hothfield
Paul Reading & Chris Gerber
Alan Douglas & John Duns
Simon Johnston & Paul Hetherington
Richard MacAlister & Brandon Gilhooley
 
 
Club Handicap Doubles - January 23rd & 24th
 
Below are the 4 groups.  As you can see we need another 11 players.  You don't need a partner as we will find you one.  Just let us know that you would like to play, nominate your preferred group, and we will do the rest.
 
 

Saturday 10.00 - 13.00

 

Name

 

Name

1.     

Caroline Gosnay

Peter Gordon

2.     

Colin Smith

Jeremy Freedman

3.     

Fiona Harrison

Eric Wilkins

4.     

 

 

 

Saturday 13.00 - 16.00

 

Name

 

Name

5.     

Tony Harrison

Simon Johnston

6.     

Harvey Bower

Nick Morrison

7.     

Chris Clarke

Jeremy Hargrove

8.     

 

 

 

Sunday 10.00 - 13.00

 

Name

 

Name

9.     

Jamie Wilkinson

Tim Pearson

10.           

Gordon Reed

Paul Raven

11.           

Gianluca Ciaraldi (62)

 

12.           

 

 

 

Sunday 13.00 - 16.00

 

Name

 

Name

13.           

Chris Banthorpe

Ben Stothard

14.           

Andy Marwick

Guy Stevenson

15.           

 

 

16.           

 

 

 

Semi-finals 4-5.30. Finals at 5.30

 

 

Results from last month

 

All results can be found in detail on the website at http://www.jdrtc.co.uk/page6.htm 

 

Ringtons Handicap Singles - Mark Dickinson (the losing finalist in 2006 & 2007) beat Tim Pearson (the losing finalist in 2008).

 

Club Championship - John Duns beat Richard MacAlister 6-5, 6-4 to win for the second year

 

Christmas Handicap Doubles - Ed Ruffman & Alistair Neill beat John Duns & Richard MacAlister. 

 

Summer Handicap Cup - Sam Turner beat Eric Wilkins.  The final was played a mere 4 months after the intended date partly due to the fact that semi-finalists and finalists kept going on holiday and disappearing off to Australia for several months (see next result).

 

The Melbourne Cup Day Handicap Doubles - Eric Wilkins took time out from organising the Great Australian Run to show the Aussies how to play Real Tennis - http://rmtc.com.au/2009/11/04/the-melbourne-cup-day-handicap-doubles-2009/

 

 

 

Match Managers

 

I am please to inform you that a number of members have put themselves forward to organise annual matches against other clubs.  Thanks to the following for volunteering.  If I have forgotten someone let me know.

 

Colin Smith            Bristol

Tony Harrison         Petworth

Gordon Reed          To be decided

Simon Johnston      To be decided (?)

Paul Reading          Cambridge

 

We already have the following matches organised

 

Jane Hayes           Prested Hall

John Duns / PH     Lords

 

There are plenty of other clubs if you would like to be a match manager.  Easy ones for travelling include Queens, Hampton, Manchester, Newmarket, Middlesex.  Playing 2 clubs over a weekend is always possible - Oxford & Radley, Oratory & Hardwick, Canford & Hyde, Hardwick & Holyport, Leamingtom & Moreton.

 

 

 

 
Paul
 
Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club
0191 2816854

club@jdrtc.co.uk 

www.jdrtc.co.uk  
 
Online booking system:  www.realtennisonline.com/bookings
 
Real Tennis Online:  www.realtennisonline.com/rto