Open Weekend 28 & 29 June
This weekend we have an Open Weekend at Cranleigh LT&SC. Last year the LTA launched the National campaign called Great British Tennis Weekends off the back of Andy Murray winning Wimbledon to inspire people of all ages to pick up their rackets. This year we are a part of this and would like to introduce people to the club and encourage them to start playing tennis. Throughout the weekend there will be various coaching sessions for all ages and abilities. I hope you can help us by promoting the event to your friends and family. It would be great to see you there along with as many people as possible throughout the weekend. If you would like to take part in any of the classes or you know somebody who would be interested please forward the link below. This will take you to the GBTW’s website and they can…
June 2014 Newsletter
Dear Cranleigh members and associates, Here is an update of whats happening at Cranleigh over the next Month. *Club Championships* The Club Championships are in full swing and there are plenty of matches going on at the moment. Pop down to the club on Finals Weekend 12th and 13th July and watch all of the matches from juniors 8 and under to Veterans. Hopefully the sun will be shining and you can enjoy a nice cold drink in the sunshine. *Open Weekend* Cranleigh Tennis Club are having an Open Weekend 28th and 29th June. You can receive free coaching throughout the weekend, there will be a BBQ, table tennis, pool table, the bar will be open and you can pick up some great coaching and membership deals on the day. We have Adult Beginner Lessons, Junior Classes, Cardio Tennis, Family Time, Match Play and Mini Tennis. To pre book your classes…
Annual Club Tournament Finals
Cranleigh will hold its Annual Club Tournament Finals on the weekend of July 12/ 13 (before the World Cup Final!). The draw will held on May 21. Entries aren’t up yet, but look out for further notices. There will be competitions for singles, doubles, mixed, star juniors and veterans. The tournament is open to Full Tennis members only and Star Juniors, but not Coaching, Parents or Midweek members – so why not consider becoming a full member when annual memberships become due in two weeks time?
Wimbledon Ticket Draw
We will be hosting our annual ticket draw this Sunday (13 April) at 4pm. We have 20 tickets and fully paid up Cranleigh Tennis Members who are also British Tennis members may enter. This year, payment will be via the LTA website. If you can’t attend on Sunday, please ask someone to act on your behalf or speak to Katherine Gillespie (07971 645035) who is organising the draw. Junior members may enter the draw, but must be accompanied by an adult – preferably someone who is also a Cranleigh member.
Charity Music Quiz
On Saturday 1st March, Cranleigh will host a charity music night, raising money for Jigsaw4u and RNLI. The quiz starts at 7:30 and there will be prizes and a raffle. People can join or bring a team – up to six per table. Tickets cost £10, including a fish & chips meal, and can be bought from Chris Roe on 07753104478.
Xmas opening hours
The club bar will have normal opening hours from 22 – 23 December, then there will an extended opening on Christmas Eve from 7-12pm, Thanks to Dick Bywaters the bar will be open on Christmas Day from 12-3pm, and on Boxing Day from 1-7.30pm. There will be normal opening hours from 27- 30 December. Come along and see New Years in at the club from 7.30-late. The club will be open on New Year’s Day from 1-7.30pm – with an American Tennis Doubles Tournament from 1pm, followed by hot food. Just turn up. 5 pounds entry. Normal Opening hours will resume from 2 January. Tennis courts will be open throughout the festive period.
New Year’s Day Tournament
Cranleigh will be hosting a News Year’s Day Tournament, from 1-4 pm. It’s round robin doubles, but you don’t need a partner, just turn up on the day…whatever state you’re in! It’s open to all members and star juniors – but not beginners. Hope to see you there.
Coaching
Junior Bookings for the Spring coaching season can now be done online direct through Head Coach, Grant Fellows, who has taken over all the administration for the coaching programme. All current groups are continuing from 13 January 2014 and more!
New Coach has big plans for Cranleigh
Letter from the new head coach Grant Fellows introducing himself and about his plans for the club…Hi all, Firstly I would like to introduce myself, I’m Grant Fellows the new head coach at Cranleigh Lawn Tennis and Social Club and I’m looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you all. I would like to provide as much as possible for the members so please let me know if you have any ideas for sessions you would like me to arrange. I will be in touch about some fun competitons and also other opportunities for you to compete and practise. There has been some interest in practise/drill sessions from various members. No matter what standard you are, if you would like to be challenged and put through your paces or would just like more opportunities meet more members and play different people please let me know. I’d run sessions…
New Head coach
Cranleigh is very pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Fellows as our new head coach. He will start on Monday 4 November – immediately after the half term – possibly popping in before – and comes highly recommended with excellent previous coaching experience over the last 12 years. He is already a Level 4 coach and is shortly taking his Master Club Coach Award (Level 5), so is very well qualified to coach at all levels – juniors and adults. Grant will be working full time at Cranleigh, so will be keen to meet you all. He will be working closely with Chris Chapman and David Arulanandam. Grant is able to take on the sessions that Jaymie was doing previously and will be keen to put on new ones too – so watch this space. If you want to register your interest in coaching sessions, please email Christine and she will put you in touch.