The HSTC was recently audited by the LTA in respect of our approach to Safeguarding and associated responsibilities. The result of the audit which came to us last week was, in summary: “Harrogate Spa Tennis Centre is currently a small club that is embarking upon a new phase of redevelopment[…]
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SWAMP REVELATION (where all is revealed)
No it’s not the end of the world , depending on your view of Brexit. SWAMP REVELATION is merely the last swamp until Autumn. This also has nothing to do with Brexit. Lots of people had been wondering if there was a reason for the names for swamps. I can[…]
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LUCKY 18 for SWAMP ZAID
The weather turned sunny for the Lucky 18 taking part in the SWAMP ZAID session yesterday. Next week’s SWAMP will be the final one of the winter and then we are into Easter social fun and the team tennis season takes over. Let’s hope the warmer weather (?) swells our[…]
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Team Preparation
The men’s second team have begun their preparation for the upcoming season by having a friendly match against Harlow TC. Spa defeated Harlow 3.5 to 2.5 in a men’s doubles warm up yesterday. The 2 teams are in the same league this year so will do battle in earnest later in[…]
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Social Tennis Kicks Off with a Bang!
Last Saturday saw a great turn out of 27 people – more than our 6 courts could accommodate at once – for an early start to the season. Carolyn did a sterling job in organising the group, although yours truly struggled a bit at first with the ‘sudden death’ deuce[…]
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BRIGHT LIGHTS & MOONSHINE
Wednesday being the 21st March was also the Spring Equinox and the moon was shining at HSTC just as much as the floodlights. An interesting photo captured by Carolyn R.
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Where there’s a will there’s a WANG!
It was a lovely sunny SWAMP WANG for the 19 brave souls who turned out today. The NW wind was challenging………but bracing! Thanks to Andy once again for organising us all. PS A sunglasses case was found on court 3(but it may have blown there!). In the clubhouse if you[…]
Read moreTidy Up! Yes Sarge!
Many, many thanks to the young soldiers of 19 Platoon from the Army Foundation College who today did a massive tidy up at the centre as part of their Duke of Edinburgh award (for Community Service). Ably managed by Chris, Carolyn, Nigel, Peter and Betsy the dog (in fetching turquoise[…]
Read morePLEASE KNOCK BEFORE ENTERING!
The indoor initiative group have been working hard recently to firm up on designs for what we hope to build in the very near future. We have applied for monies from the LTA and are working hard to generate our part of the funding. If you want to see what[…]
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Another Hardy Crew
SWAMP UMICA took place on the 3rd March and given the reversal in the weather from the previous week it was somewhat cooler but I notice that Andrew Mann appears confused as he is wearing shorts and everyone else is properly wrapped up! Roll on the warmer weather which I’m[…]
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