SWAMP continues to enjoy remarkable luck with the weather so far this year – touch wood! Sunday 24th Nov was a lovely warm and dry, if a tad misty, SWAMP for 16 players. A grey day lifted by the energy on court no doubt! Thanks to Andy for continuing to[…]
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For the second week in succession the SWAMP-ers had sunny weather. How long can this go on for? We should all keep our fingers crossed for it to continue as long as possible. Pictured below are the attendees and note the blue sky and the gender split – what was[…]
Read moreOne of the best things about the juniors programme at HSTC is the two awards pictured here. They are awards for juniors who may not necessarily be the best players but are those that show a great attitude to learning the game and the way they conduct themselves when playing[…]
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The weather was kind again for the second session of Swamp this winter. Many thanks to Andy for organising another dry SWAMP for 12 players this morning. (It looks cold though doesn’t it!) The weather held through to the afternoon for the semifinalists to play the men’s O55 singles tournament. Congratulations[…]
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Last Sunday (27th Oct) saw the start of another SWAMP campaign. Thanks to Andy Clayton who started this when we moved to Claro Park he has managed to encourage many players from around the local clubs to take part throughout the winter period. The photo below shows the first week’s[…]
Read moreCan all members please note that the car park has been re-gravelled (if that is a word!) this morning. Nigel, Chris and Victor spent the morning trying to spread the gravel (20 tons of it!) using the rakes and a shovel. Please be aware that the gravel may take a[…]
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Last Sunday (20/10) saw the Vintage Mixed Doubles tournament as part of the Club Championships take place. There was an excellent turnout for a day that did not have the best of weather forecasts but as you can see organisers Tom and Margaret booked a sunny morning! . So well[…]
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Last Saturday(5 October) saw the celebration of the Harrogate and District Tennis Mixed Doubles league at the Annual H&DTL Dinner and awards evening at Harrogate Golf Club. All Tournament winners and Divisional winners attended, along with any and all club players, families and friends as everyone was welcome. HSTC’s Jonathan[…]
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As everyone at the centre is very well aware the UCI World Championship Cycling event is taking place this week in Harrogate. Whilst this has necessarily impacted the town’s roads and bye-ways there is no preventing HSTC members from getting to the centre to play another wonderful sport. As can[…]
Read moreThe Ladies Singles Championship went ahead last Sunday afternoon despite a slight drizzle. The event was well supported by members who had earlier been enjoying the afternoon’s social tennis session. Carolyn Rothwell was pitched against Ruth Whaling with Carolyn proving to be the winner by a scoreline of 6-4, 6-2.[…]
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