The Men’s 1st team narrowly lost to the top team, ‘Wiggington 3’ by 4.5 to 7.5 points and 53-55 in games. Rubbers were 4.5 all. Wigginton got the 3 point bonus for winning the most games. Life has been more of a challenge in this league but we are holding[…]
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NATURE VALLEY BIG TENNIS WEEKEND 18th MAY
HSTC will be holding an OPEN DAY on 18th May 2019 as part of the LTA’s Nature Valley Big Tennis Weekend. This is a great way to get to know the centre, what we have to offer now and just as important what we hope to offer in the future[…]
Read moreSWAMP ‘JUST CALL X’ (WHO KNOWS?)
Not me! And I guess the happy group pictured below were equally unaware they just enjoyed playing in the sun and despite the wind. Apparently the SWAMP naming convention will soon be revealed under the code name ‘REVELATION’. I’m not sure this isn’t getting all too biblical for me but[…]
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SNOW, WHAT SNOW!
Five SWAMP stalwarts enjoyed a morning’s tennis on court after the early bird-men’s 4. Just a bit of sweeping and shovelling of snow and the tarmac courts were very playable.
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What a Difference a Week Makes!
Last week the wind was so strong that players were nearly blown off the court! But this week everyone enjoyed really calm conditions and despite the cold temperature running around provided sufficient warmth for everyone to enjoy SWAMP Omar.
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Blown Away!
Well not quite but conditions were very windy for SWAMP Nathaniel on Sunday 13th! Well done to those stalwarts who took part; at least they were blessed with some sunshine to compensate. Next SWAMP is Omar on the 20th look out for Andy’s email if you are interested.
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Get an Early Start for Doubles this Season
You can get some early preparations in for your game this year with a new course. The centre is running, courtesy of tennisharrogate , a Doubles Tactics Course, with a couple of taster days on the 11th Jan and 18th Jan (just to see if you like it!). The course proper[…]
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The first for 2019
The keenies were out in force for the first social tennis session of the year. As Carolyn pointed out the first one was ‘blessed’ with sunny and wind free conditions – Well Done!
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SWAMP Lebron – last of the year!
The last SWAMP of the year – LEBRON – was held on 30th December in very good weather. A small but enthusiastic looking group I’m sure you agree!
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Against the Odds! Swamp ‘Bon Joel’ survived
Amazingly the SWAMP session, Bon Joel (who is naming these sessions?!!!), went ahead despite the appalling weather that had been experienced the day before. In fact the weather was the best we have experienced for a few weeks. There may be a moral in that but I can’t quite think[…]
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