OFFICIAL HANDBOOK 2019
Herefordshire & Worcestershire www.HandWtennis.co.uk CONTENTS
Contacting the County Office 1 President’s Foreword 3 Officers and Committees 5-7 H&W COUNTY OFFICE Chairman’s Report 9-10 Annual Accounts 13-14 Manor Park, Albert Road North, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 2TL Sponsorship Opportunities 14 Tel: 01684 577243 Patrons and Individual Members 15 2018 Quorn Famiily Cup 15 2018 Cane Furniture Studio County Closed Championships 17-20 County Administrator County Secretary 2018 MHB H&W County Mixed Doubles Tournament 21 Jo Marks Ginny Lowe 2018 H&W Senior County Closed Doubles & Singles 22 [email protected] [email protected] County Captains’ Reports 23-26 Seniors Results 27-28 Facebook: HWLTA Web: HandWtennis.co.uk 2019 Ladies Open Adult Tournaments 30 Instagram: h a n d w t e n n i s Twitter: @handwtennis 2018 Presentation Evening 33 2018 County AEGON British Tennis Awards 34 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award 35 2018 Club of the Year - Pershore Tennis Centre 36 12 Counties Championships 2017/18 37 Registered Places to Play 39-46 She Rallies 43 Associated Organisations / Other Subscribers 49-50 2018 Summer League Rules 51-53 2017/8 Winter League Final Positions 55 2018 Summer League Final Positions 56 2018/19 Winter League Rules 57-58 You cannot be serious! 58 2018 Knight Frank Malvern Open 59-60 Herefordshire & Worcestershire LTA Rules 63-72 2018 County Schools Tennis Roundup 73 Junior Winter Leagues 2017/18 74 Team Tennis Schools 2018 74 2018 Junior County Cup Reports 76 Road to Wimbledon 79-80 LTA Rules for County Eligibility 81 Team Tennis 82 Other H&W Leagues 82 Sponsors and Corporate Patrons 83 2019 Calendar 85 H&W Licensed Coaches 86
1 2 President’s Foreword - Ian King
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 2019 Official Handbook of Herefordshire and Worcestershire LTA.
This handbook which is published annually, both in hard copy and online, provides a wealth of current and historical infor- mation relating to tennis activities across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
It is available to members of all our affiliated clubs within the County and I commend it to you as an excellent reference publication.
An abbreviated report on tennis activities within the County in 2018 appears elsewhere in the Chair- man’s Report.
Once again, may I thank our Sponsors, Head, Dickson Minto, Courtstall, Karndean Design Floor- ing, Cane Furniture Studios and Lloyds Development Capital for their continued support which en- sures that our programmes can be enhanced for the benefit of tennis in our County. I would, also, like to thank our Corporate Patrons for their valuable support. We are most grateful to them all.
The objects of the Association are set out in detail in the Rules of H & W LTA and appear elsewhere in this handbook. Our role is to work closely with our governing body, the LTA, in our endeavours to achieve these objectives.
I congratulate Ed Bradford on being awarded ‘Referee of the Year’ at the AGM of the Association of British Tennis Officials.
On the playing side the Chairman, in his report, has acknowledged many of the achievements of individuals and team members across all age levels. I would add to this list our Ladies’ Summer County Cup team who gained promotion to Group 5 by winning Group 6. I warmly congratulate those players who have achieved success for our County and, also, at national and international levels. We look forward to further successes in 2019. The LTA has prepared a league table cover- ing the county competitions at all age levels. Our position at the end of 2018 was eighteenth out of forty-four counties. This was an excellent outcome for H & W as one of the smaller counties.
My thanks go to our Chairman, Richard Herriman, to Jo Marks and Ginny Lowe in the County of- fice, to our Treasurer, Nick Thomas, and to all other members of the Management and other Com- mittees, for their hard work and support in the administration of our County LTA during 2018 – it is much appreciated.
I, also, thank all our volunteers within the clubs who work so tirelessly to support tennis in our County, in so many ways. Their contributions are invaluable.
Finally, I wish all of you success, both on and off the court, during 2019.
Ian King
3 4 Herefordshire & Worcestershire Management Team Lawn Tennis Association Chairman: Richard Herriman (01905 429264) County Secretary: Ginny Lowe (01684 577243) Treasurer / Chairman of Finance Team: Nick Thomas (01562 700295) FOUNDED 1976 Chair of Senior Development Sub-Team: Ed Bradford (07752 492993) Chairman of Junior Development Sub-Team: Steve Barnett (07814 534998) President: Chairman of Sponsorship & Publicity Sub-Team: Jan Thomas (01562 700295) Ian King County Representative on the LTA Council: Jo Marks (01684 566050) Chair Club Development Sub-Team: Neil Bates (07711 2905630
Hon. Life Vice-Presidents: Miss Lesley Charles Guy Litherland FINANCE SUB-TEAM Mrs. Pauline Fisher Miss Sue Sadler Chairman/Treasurer: Nick Thomas Alan Purnell Philip Siviter Jane Poynder Mrs. Carol Siviter Nicola Hall SENIOR DEVELOPMENT SUB-TEAM Chairman: Ed Bradford (07752 492993) League co-ordinators: Elliott Nixon (07914 900315), Past President of the L.T.A. Mike Howard (07968 998704), Bev Hawkins (07952 159462), Jane Warner (07976 937713 Ian King Jackie Styles (01684 566983) and Jan Thomas (01562 700295) Mens County Captain: Charlie Crisp (07738 131591) Jo Shepherd (07803 602231) Ladies County Captain: Mens Seniors Organiser: Doug Evans (01562 864863) Ladies Seniors Organiser: Dee Smith (01905 778245) MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS 2018-2019 Team Tennis Organiser: Jo Marks (01684 566050) Ex Officio Members: Senior County Closed co-ordinator: Dee Smith (01905 778245) Presentation Evening Organiser: Charlotte Bradford (07775 614217) President: Ian King, 2 Beoley Hall, Beoley, Redditch. B98 9AL, She Rallies: Tina Manning (07761 533523) 01527 591548 Advisors: Stephen Jones (01527 579408)
Richard Herriman, 61 Bromwich Road, St Johns, Chairman: JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT SUB-TEAM Worcester, WR2 4AD, 01905 429264 Chairman: Steve Barnett County Administrator: Jo Marks L.T.A. Councillor: Jo Marks, c/o H&W LTA Office, Albert Road North, Malvern, County Closed Championships co-ordinator: Doreen Aubrey (01989 562806) WR14 2TL, 01684 577243, [email protected] Committee Members: Tina Manning, Chris Friend, Steve Bauer and Simon Corbishley
County Administrator: Jo Marks, c/o H&W LTA Office, Albert Road North, Malvern, WR14 2TL, 01684 577243, [email protected] SPONSORSHIP & PUBLICITY SUB-TEAM Chairman: Jan Thomas County Secretary: Ginny Lowe, c/o H&W LTA Office, Albert Road North, Ade Bates, Jo Watson and Kirk Woodall Malvern, WR14 2TL, 01684 577243, Press Officer: Nat Sylvester ([email protected]) [email protected] Handbook Editor: Ade Bates ([email protected]) Wimbledon ticket ballot organiser: Di Inchley (07544 397766) Hon.Treasurer: Nick Thomas, Bellington, Worcester Road, Harvington, DY10 4NE, 01562 700295 CLUB DEVELOPMENT SUB-TEAM Chairman: Neil Bates Jan Thomas, Kim Martin and Bryan White
COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES ON MACIT COMMITTEE Richard Herriman 5 6 DISCIPLINARY SUB-TEAM Chairman: Ed Bradford Mens County Captain: Charlie Crisp, Ladies County Captain: Jo Shepherd Committee Member: Chris Friend MANOR PARK
COUNTY WELFARE OFFICER CLUB Ali Tuck (07939 027106) &
Senior County Teams COUNTY LTA CENTRE Men’s Selection Committee: Charlie Crisp and Mike Langston Ladies Selection Committee: Jo Shepherd, Katie Miles and Charlotte Lines Albert Road North, Great Malvern. WR14 2TL Over 35s www.manorparkmalvern.com Men’s Captain/Organiser: Doug Evans, 01562 864863 Email: [email protected]
Ladies Captain/Organiser: Jo Shepherd, 07803 60223 Email: [email protected]
Seniors Ladies Organiser: Dee Smith, 01905 778245 Email: [email protected]
Men’s Organiser: Doug Evans, 01562 864863 Email: [email protected]
Men’s Over 45 Captain: Tom White, 07980 791000 Email: [email protected]
Men’s Over 55 Captain: Martyn Langston, 07798 650466 Email: [email protected]
Men’s Over 60 Captain: Doug Evans, 07796 948803 Email: [email protected]
Men’s Over 65 Captain: Philip Siviter, 07855 268318 Email: MEMBERSHIP & COACHING ENQUIRIES:- Men’s Over 70 Captain: Dr. Michael Emery, 01384 873039 Email: [email protected] 01684 574010 Ladies Over 40 Captain: Jo Skym, 07709 786491 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Ladies Over 50 Captain: Sarah McCormick, 07753 123078 Email: [email protected] 3 indoor acrylic, 4 floodlit astroturf, Ladies Over 55 Captain: Jan Thomas, 07962 181302 4 outdoor acrylic (2 floodlit), 2 artificial clay, 4 grass Email: [email protected] First class Coaching Team Ladies Over 60 Captain: Jenny Ellerton, 0777 8651905 Email: [email protected] Non members welcome!
7 8 Chairmans Report - Richard Herriman
It has been an extremely busy year. Satisfying all Safeguarding requirements has been a priority and we have been working with the Region and Clubs sup- porting LTA initiatives.
We welcomed Neil Bates as Chair of Club Development and Steve Barnett as Chair of Junior Development, both have made invaluable contributions to the work of our committee. Neil has been involved in the TBTT programme and we are optimistic that this time next year, we will have something positive to report. Neil and others have been putting together a County Plan setting out our tar- gets for the foreseeable future. The County signed up to a Performance agreement with the LTA aimed at increasing performance levels amongst juniors. The signing of the Agreement was preceded by much hard work and we are grateful to our County administrator Jo Marks. Our 12U girls qualified for the National finals where they came 6th. Felix Gill, ranked 3 in the 16U was a member of the GB junior Davis Cup team that came 8th in the World. Pauline Fisher was presented with the Senior Female Player of the Year Award at Wimbledon. She won the 65’s British Open Senior Indoor Championships, British Clay Courts and British Open Senior Grass Court Championships in both singles and doubles. She won 2 bronze medals at the ITF Super Seniors World Individual Championships in Croatia in the Mixed event with partner Jasper Cooper and Women’s 65 doubles with Shirley Fox. Jo shepherd and Pauline Fisher captained the GB 45’s and 65’s teams at the World Team Champion- ships. Dee Smith won the 60’s British Open Senior Grass Court championships. I was delighted to attend Droitwich Lido Park open Day in June which followed the Official Opening of the Courts. Elaine Newman, the initiator of this marvellous project supported by Neil Bates and Droitwich Club subsequently went on to be awarded Regional and National Volunteer of the Year at Wimbledon. Entries for the Junior County Closed were up this year and we are grateful to Ed Bradford for combining refereeing this event with his role as Chairman of the Senior Development Sub-Team. Before this year’s event, Doreen Aubrey stood down from involvement in the Junior County Closed. Having been elected to the County Executive Committee in 1976, she became secretary of the Junior County Closed in 1985 and had been heavily involved until recently. We do very much appreciate her efforts over such a long period. These have been recognised recently in a small presentation. The efforts of Tina Manning with ‘She Rallies’ have been quite remarkable. She has introduced 1020 girls to tennis reflecting nearly half of the total number of girls introduced by all the Midland Counties. We are fortunate in having her working with us in this County. Sadly, two stalwarts of County Tennis, both Honorary Life Vice-presidents passed away. Esther Barker had been involved at Boughton Park Worcester for many years being their Secretary and had been our County Treasurer for a lengthy period. Hilda Griffiths had been a key member at Madley and long-time Fixtures Secretary for the West and Herefordshire. A number of us attended their funerals on behalf of the County. Congratulations again to our British Tennis Award Winners who received their Awards at our very suc- cessful Awards Dinner so well organised again by Charlotte Bradford. The Introduction for the first time of the Lifetime Achievement Award gave us the opportunity to present this to our President Ian King in recognition of his commitment to Tennis. Treasurer, Nick Thomas continues to keep our accounts in good order. As a result of our attempts to invest in and support a full programme, our reserves continue to reduce but still not to a level where we may qualify for funding from the LTA. Ginny Lowe as County Secretary continues to work diligently in the County Office keeping County affairs in good order and providing additional support to Jo Marks.We owe all members of the Management Team and the sub-committees our considerable thanks. 9 10 Around the Two Counties in 2018 County Sports Hagley Cheaper Than The Internet Head Tennis balls Clothing and Footwear We have a large stock of rackets, We supply tennis nets and all court equipment Looking after all clubs and members to save you money!
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11 12 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Lawn Tennis Association Herefordshire and Worcestershire Lawn Tennis Association Income Balance Sheet as at 30th September 2018 and Expenditure Accounts for the year ending 30th September 2018 2018 2017 2018 2017 £ £ £ £ Fixed Assets (Note 2) 14,134 14,201 INCOME Affiliation Fees 20,046 20,276 Current Assets Sundry Debtors and Prepayments 4,455 5,061 Subscriptions 1,864 1,910 Club Loans 15,000 2,435 Sponsorship 22,080 21,130 Current Bank A/C 584 1,172 LTA Grants 109 254 Deposit A/C 112,849 129,824 Income from Coaching 16,224 12,091 Dinner Dance A/C 5,216 6,401 Tournament Income 12,798 11,467 Paypal A/C 175 65 Cash in Hand 23 66 Other Income 33,061 31,381 ------139,640 146,024 106,182 98,509 ======------Less: Current Liabilities Sundry Creditors 15,468 12,451 VAT 0 1,076 EXPENDITURE ------LTA Contribution 0 0 15,468 13,527 County Centre 5,550 7,415 ======Club and Junior Development 7,629 6,423 Net Current Assets 124,172 132,497 Competitive Programme 34,989 32,003 ------Net Assets 138,306 146,698 Performance Programme 5,979 5,938 ======Administration 18,880 18,334 Income and Expenditure Fund Account Other Expenditure 41,547 39,487 Balance at 1st October 2016 146,698 160,693 ------Prior year adjustment 0 -2,904 115,574 109,600 Less: Excess of Expenditure over Income for the year -8,392 -11,091 ------138,306 146,698 ======DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR -8,392 -15,710 ------2018 2017 NOTE TO BALANCE SHEET £ £ 2. Fixed Asset Office Equipment As at 30th September 2017 1,288 Addions in year:new computer 150 WE NEED YOUR HELP! ------1,438 Less: Depreciation for the Year -218 ------1,221 1,288 Can you sponsor a team, Building Costs - Associated with County covered Court Centre at Manor Park representing prepayment for the court time tournament, event, Building Costs - Associated with County 253,750 253,750 Less: Grants 115,000 115,000 ------annual awards, county 138,750 138,750 Less: Amortisation to 30th September 2018 138,750 138,750 ------handbook? 0 0 County Office Building Costs 42,913 42,913 Less: LTA Grant 30,000 30,000 ------Contact a member of the 12,913 12,913 ------Sponsorship Team for details: 14,134 14,201 [email protected]
13 14 Patron Members
Honorary Patron Annie Burford
Angus, Mrs. H.R., 21 Palliser Court, Palliser Road, London W14 9ED Bennett, Mrs. L., The Beeches, Witton, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6AE Cockin, Mrs. M., Berin, 86400 St Macoux, France Cox, Dr. J., 87 Aylestone Hill, Hereford Crofts, Mrs. J., Gorsey Lane Farm, Scarfield Hill, Alvechurch, Worcs. B48 7DB Davies, Mr. E., 20 Enville Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, DY7 6AA Freeman, Mrs. D., Stoneleigh, Coombe Lane, Naphill, High Wycombe, HP14 4QX Hodgetts, M., Old Church Barn, Bredicot Lane, Crowle WR7 4AY Whether you’re an experienced player King, Mrs. R., Glebe Cottage, Church Lane, Himbleton, Droitwich, WR9 7LG Louis, P., 27 Elgar Avenue, Hereford or complete beginner, we’ve got everything Nelson, Mrs. G., 10 Oakwood Avenue, Purley, Surrey you need to improve your game. Oliver, Mrs. M H., Longhorpe, Sutton, Sandy, Beds. SG19 2NB Pegg, Bev, 12 Woodchester, Hagley DY9 0NF
Plant, J., 2 Hagley Close, Hagley, West Midlands Tennis is so much more than a game here - it’s a whole community! We run social tennis sessions for Reid, Mrs. H,. 166 Cheltenham Road, Evesham, WR11 2LW the casual player, as well as tennis competitions for club members. Selway Swift, Mr., The Old Rectory, Upper Pendock, Malvern WR13 6SP Slater, D., 69 Salford Close, Woodrow South, Redditch, Worcs Swift, Mrs. J., Old Barn House, Church Street, Wyre Piddle, Worcs. WR10 2JD FACILITIES SERVICES Swingler, J., The Down, 9 Farlands Drive, Old Swinford, Stourbridge, DY8 2DY 3 indoor tennis courts LTA structured junior coaching programme 5 outdoor tennis courts Book online, or via the app 2 tennis bubble courts (October - April) Multi-Sports for Juniors State of the art gym 1-2-1 expert coaching Individual Members 25m indoor pool Club championships 20m outdoor pool Social tennis Jacobs, M.J., Centre Court, 10 Cedar Avenue, Malvern Link, Worcs Exclusive adult spa Tennis events King, Mr. I.A., 2, Beoley Hall, Beoley, Redditch B98 9AL Full interactive Adult Tennis Programme Moisey, Mrs. P., 22 High Street, Wollaston, Stourbridge Club Lounge for food, drinks and socialising
Robinson, Mrs. J., Pit Farm, Hunscote Lane, Wellesbourne, nr. Warwick CV35 9EX Ready To Become A Member?
01905 459049 | [email protected] 2018 Quorn Family Cup www.davidlloyd.co.uk/club-finder/worcester | David Lloyd Worcester, Warriors Way, WR3 8ZE
Fantastic news that our Joe Hart and James Griffiths are the 2018 Quorn Family Cup National Champions. The family duo competed against some great competition at the National PLAY TENNIS HOWEVER YOU WANT, Tennis Centre, and only went and won WHATEVER YOUR LEVEL, IN ANY WEATHER it! Great achievement guys!
15 16 Cane Furniture Studio 2018 H&W County Championships Singles Boys Girls 8U Ned Thorp Kiah Probert The event which started on Saturday 25 August had 173 players playing a total of 9U George Hadley Daisy Williams 412 matches both singles and doubles. Some very competitive matches were played 10U Alfie Mills Maya Hart throughout the week with some competitors reaching 4 or 5 finals. 12U Harley Jones Caoimhe Guppy We are very grateful to Di and Alan Cope from sponsors, Cane Furniture Studio, who 14U Joe Hart Latesha Grant attended finals day and presented the prizes. 16U Max Hingley Latesha Grant 18U Billy Wright Imogen Sinclair Doubles Boys Girls 10U George Kirkham & Alfie Mills Evie Dorise & Isabelle Pioli 12U Harley Jones & James Stanford Caoimhe Guppy & Ruth Teale 14U Joe Hart & Scott Mortimer Isabelle O’Connor & Bethany Pye 16U Antony Fordham & Matthew Sime Sally Lewin & Asena Pavlova 18U Luke Pycock & Billy Wright Kate Horsburgh & Imogen Sinclair Mixed 9U George Hadley & Theo Houston 14U Stuart Shannon & Isabelle O’Connor 16U Joe Hart & Asena Pavlova
Mens Singles Jamie Marks Ladies Singles Kate Horsburgh Mens Doubles Oliver Nunn & Mike Langston Ladies Doubles Kate Horsburgh & Imogen Sinclair The Ladies Singles title was retained by Kate Horsburgh (Worcester) who took on Imo- Player of Year Joe Hart & Stuart Shannon gen Sinclair (Bromsgrove) whilst the Mens Singles title was retained by Jamie Marks Player of Year Latesha Grant (Manor Park) who defeated Ollie Nunn. Team of Year 12U Girls County Cup Team
17 18 Many people give their time to enable this event to run. Our thanks go to Manor Park Club and its staff for hosting the event and particularly Chris Barr Hamilton and his team for the catering and café facilities. This event was again organised and refereed by Ed Bradford who did an excellent job as always. We are extremely grateful to him for his time and efficient and cheerful running of the tournament. Thanks also to all his helpers and to all the coaches and parents for their support of the players.
19 20 The 2018 MHB H&W County Mixed Doubles Tournament The 2018 H&W Senior County Closed Doubles
On 16 June Manor Park Sports Club hosted the annual Herefordshire & Worcestershire Ladies Winners Jo Skym & Runner-up Hannah Griffiths & County Mixed Doubles Tournament, kindly sponsored by Malvern Hills Brewery. Over 35s Rachel Prudden Jilly Whitcomb Congratulations to the Over 50’s winner Sue Hills and James Kerton and the Open Aged Ladies Winners Pauline Fisher & Runner-up Sarah McCormick winners Kate Horsburgh and Jack Smith. Over 50s Dee Smith & Jan Mason Many thanks to Manor Park for hosting, sponsors Malvern Hills Brewery, Chris Barr- Mens Winners Paul Burgess & Runner-up Joe Maidment & Hamilton for organizing such a great event and to everyone who entered and came down Over 35s Ben Westwood Ian Bowman to cheer the players on. Mens Winners Rory Guilding & Runner-up James Kerton & Over 45s Mike Marks Martin Haslam Mens Winners Rory Guilding & Runner-up Geoff Smith & Over 55s Mike Marks Jon Edmondson
The 2018 H&W Senior County Closed Singles
Ladies Over Winner Jilly Whitcomb Runner-up Rachel Prudden 35s Ladies Over Winner Emma Brown Runner-up Luci Cain 50s Mens Winner Matthew baum Runner-up Chris B-Hamilton Over 35s Mens Winner Martyn Langston Runner-up Geoff Smith Over 50s 21 22 2018 Men’s Captain Report - Charlie Crisp 2018 Winter Men’s Captain Report
Summer 2018 - Cambridge Winter 2018 - Sunderland With the strongest team we have been able to field in recent years we set off to Cambridge with no Day 1 saw the team facing an old nemesis, Cambridgeshire, but the tables were turned and it was a intention other than promotion as a realistic proposition. 5-4 win for H&W. Having only been back on British soil for 24 hours Ben Marks won both his singles and doubles, backed up by stunning wins from Mike Crooks and Alex Maggs. Knowing it was going to be a very tough group with both Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire to get through Dorset on the first day turned out to be an unexpected force to overcome, with the team The standard of tennis was as high as we could ever hope for, and with such confidence the team losing 3-6. made light work of a very competent Northumberland side on day 2, winning 8-1.
The standard of tennis rose again on the Tuesday as was a joy to watch by all from the side line as It was a 3 horse race going into day 3, with three counties chasing the top promotion spot. we played our hearts off to a Nottinghamshire team that once again proved to be just too strong. Unable to capitalise on the first 2 days heroics, the first 5 singles went Shropshire’s way. Not all was lost for and the team battled hard to secure a second place finish by winning the number 1 singles Making light work of Oxfordshire with an 8-1 win on the Wednesday and an unfortunate 5-4 loss and 3 doubles. against Warwickshire on Thursday set us up for a nail biting relegation battle against Staffordshire. Congratulations to Alex Maggs for winning 5 out of 5 matches, Ben Marks for winning 5 out of 6 and A strong performance from Olly Nunn and Mike Langston beating there no. 1 pair sealed victory to Mike Crooks for winning 4 out of 5. Fantastic wins, support and efforts also came from the rest after just 2 rounds of matches giving us a 5-1 win. of the team, Callum Treasurer, Oliver Nunn, Jamie Marks and Mike Langston.
23 24 2018 Summer Ladies Captain Report - Jo Shepherd 2018 Winter Ladies Captain Report
Summer 2018 - Nottingham On Day 1 we played Northamptonshire and won 6-3 with all 3 of our pairs winning 2 of their 3 matches.
Day 2 we beat Cornwall 6-3 with our first pair of Kate Horsburgh and Ellie Fleming winning all 3 of their matches. Wednesday we pulled out a 7-2 victory over Devon, winning some very close matches with the overall match score making it sound much easier than it was.
Thursday was crunch day with whoever won out of us and North Wales heading for promotion. We were 2-1 down after the first round and 3-3 after the second round. So it was all to play for in the last round and we managed to win 5-4. On Friday we were playing undefeated Bedfordshire who’s first pair ended up winning 15 out of 15. The grass was declared unplayable due to rain overnight and we lost 8-1 losing a couple of close 3 setters in the heat on the hard courts.
Our final position was 2nd with promotion to group 5 for next year.
I would like to thank every one of our 8 players - all 8 played matches, won and contributed to the very enjoyable week. Winter 2018 - Shrewsbury The team comprised Kate Horsburgh, Joanna Kondratowicz, Katy Lewin, Charlotte Lines, Imogen Looker, Katie Miles, Imogen Sinclair and Jo Shepherd
A strong start on Friday against Cumbria with some excellent straight sets singles wins and a great win for Imogen Looker in her debut for the team, which gave us a 5-1 win before starting the dou- bles. We then took a clean sweep of the doubles giving an 8-1 win for the day.
On Saturday we played the Channel Islands. Again we were 5-1 up after the singles and had only conceded 10 games in total for those 5 matches. We then won 2 of the 3 doubles taking the final score to 7-2.
And so on to Sunday to play Oxfordshire who had also won both of their matches on the first 2 days. Strong performances were provided again in the singles with wins in the first 5 singles matches and victory for the weekend. At the end of the doubles the score was 7-2 placing us top of the group and promotion to group 5 for 2019.
Well done to everyone for the fantastic effort shown over the weekend.
25 26 Herefordshire & Worcestershire Seniors Tennis Herefordshire & Worcestershire Seniors Tennis
Men 35+ Division 3B Men 60+ Division 1A Ladies’ 40 Division 2 Ladies’ 50 Division 2 Team: Colin Bennett, Mike Crooks, Team: Phil Siviter, John Clarke, John Team: Jo Skym, Jilly Witcomb, Rachel Team: Sarah McCormick, Jackie Phil Newbury, Alan Benbow, Rance, Dave McEwan, Dave Prudden, Tina Manning, Bev Burton, Emma Bowen, Janet Paul Siviter, Doug Evans Wicks, Mike Towler, John Morris, Sally Franks, Lisa Mason Wright, Mark Hammond Pettener-Jones, Caroline Played 5, won 1, lost 4 Results: Glos won 3-0, Essex won 3-0, Badger, Emma Bowen, Jan Results: Warks lost 1-3, Staffs won 3-2, Lancs rained off Results: Mason Sussex lost 2-3, Lancs lost 0-5, Essex lost 0-5 Results: Played 5, won 5 Relegated to Division 2 Promotion to Division 2 Relegated to Division 2 Promotion to Division 1 Men 45+ Division 2 Men 65+ Division 3A Team: Tom White, Ed Edwards, Doug Team: Peter Sturrock, James Noon, Ladies’ 55 Division 1B Ladies’ 60 Division 1A Evans, Mark Rowe, Mike Marks Dennis Wyatt, Roy Halfpenny, Team: Jan Thomas, Mary Carr, Joan Team: Dee Smith, Jenny Ellerton, Alan Purnell, Peter Sturrock, McGregor, Ann Banner, Julie Jane Hampson, Pauline Fisher, John Rance Results: Northumberland lost 2-3, Hamp- Brown, Bev Hawkins, Kerry Hill, Sarah Snell, shire lost 0-5, Norfolk lost 0-5, Results: Shrops won 3-2, Bucks won 4-, Jane Stanley, Elaine Flemming Beds won 3-2, NWales won 3-2, Lancs lost 1-4 Results: Played 5, lost 5 Results: Played 5, won 5 IOM won 5-0 Relegated to Division 3 Promoted to Division 2 Lost play off vs Surrey 4-6 Relegated Men 55+ Division 2 Men 70 Division 2A Team: Doug Evans, Rory Guilding, Team: Mick Clinton, John Tate, Geoff Smith, Dave Norton, Robin Jones, Mike Emery, Nigel Martyn Langston Truswell, Alan Britnall Results: Herts won 3-2, Berks won 4-1, Results: S Wales drew 2-2, Dorset lost Bucks lost 1-4, Cambridge won 1-3, Hamps drew 2-2, IOM won 4-1, Hamps lost 2-3 4-0, Herts lost 1-3
Stay in Division 2 Stay in Division 2
H&W Mens Over 35s on the up winning Division 2 Above: GB 60s and 55s team, Picture L to R: Allen Benbow, Paul Siviter, Colin Bennett and Mike Crooks Dee Smith 3rd from left Not pictured Phil Newbury and Doug Evans 27 28 Around the Two Counties in 2018 2019 Ladies Open Adult Tournaments
Thursday 9 May Cutnall Green Tennis Club Contact: Jan Thomas, 07962 181302 [email protected]
Wednesday 15 May Bewdley Tennis Club Contact: Michele Lace, 01299 269115 [email protected]
Wednesday 12 June Bromsgrove Tennis Club Contact: Sue Murray, 07920 263047 [email protected]
Thursday 20 June Manor Park Charity Tournament Contact: Jane Poynder, 01684 574435 [email protected]
Thursday 4 July Worcester Lawn Tennis Club Contact: Chris Reece, 01905 820352 / 07522 571723 [email protected] Wednesday 20 Nov Pershore Indoor Tennis Centre in aid of Breast Cancer Contact: Jane Warner, 07976 937713 [email protected]
29 30 Around the Two Counties in 2018
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31 32 2018 Annual Presentation Evening 2018 County Aegon British Tennis Awards
The Annual Presentation Evening was once again held at the Graeme Hick Suite at The recipients of the H&W 2018 County Awards were:- Worcestershire County Cricket Club. • Club of the Year, Pershore Tennis Centre • Lifetime Achievement, Ian King The event was attended by 101 guests with 10 tables representing a large number of the • Volunteer of the Year, Neil Bates (Droitwich Tennis Club) clubs that play in the Herefordshire & Worcestershire leagues. • Coach of the Year, Steve Bauer (Pershore Tennis Centre) • Young Volunteer, Imogen Looker (Pershore Tennis Centre) i-Party, a 4 piece band, again performed and were excellent as demonstrated by a full • Community Award, Droitwich Tennis in the Lido Park dance floor throughout. • Disability Award, Droitwich Tennis in the Lido Park • Highly Commended Young Person of the Year, Max Rhodes and Katy Lewin The County Awards were presented by Ian King, H&W LTA President and announced by • Highly Commended Disability Award, Pershore Tennis Centre Richard Herriman, H&W LTA Chairman. Many thanks to those who helped on the day, it was much appreciated. The accounts for the evening show a profit of £350, with the inverse bingo making just under £300.
Charlotte Bradford
Club of the Year, Pershore Tennis Centre
Coach of the Year, Steve Bauer Volunteer of the Year, Neil Bates 33 34 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award - Ian King
Ian king has been actively involved in tennis in Herefordshire and Worcestershire for upwards of 50 years as both a player and administrator. Our records suggest that Ian was first elected a member of the then County Executive Committee in 1973 serving on the Liaison and Dinner/Dance Committee. In 1977, he was elected Chairman of the Liaison Committee (a position held until 2001) and in 1979 Chair of the Dinner /Dance Committee. He served on the Finance Committee from 1976 until 2001. He was an LTA Councillor between 1981 and 1987 and became Chairman of the County Association in 1983, a position he held until 2002. Ian had the Honour of becoming President of the LTA in 1990 and at the end of his term; he held various other positions at the LTA. He became President of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire LTA in 2002, a position he still holds. He was Chairman of the Coun- ty Association when in 1994, the first County Indoor Centre was opened at Manor Park HIGHLY LTC Malvern and he was also instrumental in seeing the new County Administration, COMMENDED being the current Management and Finance Committee succeed the previous Executive CLUB Committee. DISABILITY OF THE COACH PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR Although in the honorary position of President, Ian has continued to play a very active part in County affairs. He has a virtual 100% attendance at our quarterly Management OF THE YEAR YEAR 2017 & 2018 meetings and chaired the Sponsorship Committee from its beginning in 2002 until 2014. 2018 2018 He has accepted invitations to attend various club events including opening of new facili- ties and representing the County where possible at other occasions. Throughout, he has been a regular supporter of County events including the County Jun- • 3 indoor courts with LED lighting ior and Senior Closed amongst others thereby greatly supporting the initiatives of County volunteers and players alike. To this day, he and his wife Jane can be seen at both Men’s • 5 outdoor courts (4 floodlit): 2 artificial clay and Ladies Summer and Winter Inter County Cup events. and 3 hard Ian’s has been a consistent and exceptional contribution to tennis at home and abroad and very much deserving of the highest accolade that British tennis can award and cer- • Year-round coaching programmes available tainly the Lifetime Achievement Award. for all ages and abilities • Coffee mornings, coach-led social evenings, cardio tennis, easy drills and team play • Relaxing lounge / bar • Block-booking available for team training • Pay and Play tennis – indoors and outdoors
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35 36 Around the Two Counties in 2018
12 Counties Championships Corby 2017-2018
Our 18U, 16U, 14U, 12U and 10U teams each took part in a 1 day event. Each team consisted of 8 players, 4 girls and 4 boys. All the teams scores are added together to get a final placing in their league which for this year was Division 2b. Each player plays 3 singles matches on their day and this year we saw some very close matches with some very good results. Leicestershire ran away with the league but we were close all the way through with Nottinghamshire and eventually we fin- ished with 24 points, joint 2nd with them. Both teams were well ahead of Bedford- shire who finished 4th with 12 points. The 9U age group played an Orange Ball Festival and H&W finished 7th overall.
37 38 BOUGHTON PARK TENNIS CLUB Registered Places to Play Ground: Worcester Golf & Country Club, Bransford Road, Worcs, WR2 4EZ 01905 422555 TENNIS COURT SURFACE CODE: Courts: G.3, M.F.4 G: Grass, S: Shale, C: Clay, PC: Porous Concrete, M: Macadam, AC: Artificial Clay Club Contact: Steve Howarth, 07768 624306, [email protected] AG: Artificial Grass, A: Acrylic, PT: Plastic Tiles, P: Polymeric, T: Textile, TT: Tiger Turf, F: Floodlit, Match Sec. M: Jim Blanden, 07775 763603, [email protected] I: Indoor Match Sec. L: Emma Hillyard, 07850 402550, [email protected] Mixed Match Sec: Steve Warburton, 07592 017918, [email protected] Coach: Ben Buckley, 07790 061085, [email protected] ALFRICK & LUSLEY TENNIS CLUB Ground: Village Hall, Clay Green, Alfrick, Worcester WR6 5HJ BROMSGROVE TENNIS CLUB Courts: M.1 Ground: St. Godwalds Park, St. Godwalds Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove. Club Main Contact: Dympna Jardine, 07811 560269, [email protected] B60 3BW, 01527 878252 Courts: AG.3, AC.2, M.3, F.8 Club Contact: Jane Corbett, [email protected] BARNT GREEN SPORTS CLUB Match Sec. M: Stephen Jones, 07742 626089, [email protected] Ground: Margesson Drive, Barnt Green B45 8LR. Tel: 0121-445 1978 Match Sec. L: Sally Franks, 07903 584614, [email protected] Courts: A.2, C.3, F.5. Mixed Match Sec: Stephen Jones, as above Club Contact: James Flynn, 0121 445 0611, [email protected] Coach: James Griffiths, 07973 666792, [email protected] Match Sec M: James Flynn Match Sec L: James Flynn Mixed Match Sec: James Flynn Coach: Paul Cowie, 07969 815908
BELBROUGHTON TENNIS CLUB Ground: Recreation Centre, Hartle Lane, Belbroughton, DY9 9TJ. Courts: M.4, F.4. Club Contact: David Slann, 07913 422543, [email protected] Match Sec. M: David Slann, as above Match Sec. L: David Slann, as above Mixed Match Sec: David Slann, as above Coach: Zoe Ashman, inspire2coach, 07708 143024 Engr In-Hous BEWDLEY TENNIS CLUB a Ground: 20 Stourport Road, Bewdley DY12 1BD, 01299 403419. ving Ser Courts: C.3. M.4. F.7. e Club Contact: Elizabeth Page, 01562 850592, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Jason Curtis vice Match Sec L: Michele Lace, 01299 269115, [email protected] Mixed Match Sec: Michele Lace - as above. Coach: TBA We offer a great range of Trophies & BLAKEDOWN & HAGLEY TENNIS CLUB Awards for all sports and events! Ground: The Sports Centre, Birmingham Road, Blakedown, DY10 3JN Courts: M.3. F.2. Large Showroom Club Contact: Sally Willetts, 07980 055823 Match Sec. L: Jo Hughes, 01562 882763, [email protected] 9000+ Products featured Online Mixed Match Sec: Fantastic Customer Service Competitive Prices BODENHAM TENNIS CLUB Bulk Discounts Available Ground: By Village Hall, Bodenham, Hereford. Courts: M.2., F.1. Club Contact: Mark Edwards, 07867 977880, [email protected] Visit: www.trophies2u.co.uk Match Sec. M (A): Phil Broomhead, 07980 558178 Match Sec. M (B): David Webster, 07908 329616, [email protected] Call: 01527 550556 Match Sec. L (A): Sarah Webb, 07712 573757 Match Sec. L (B): Helen Spencer, 07816 773735 Email: [email protected] Junior Organiser: Phil Broomhead, 07980 558178 Coach: Tennis Hereford, 07971 182664 trophies2u is the online site for BRT Ltd. 485 Evesham Road, Redditch, Worcs, B97 5JJ Est. 1980
39 40 COOKLEY LAWN TENNIS CLUB EVESHAM ROWING CLUB Ground: Hanbury LTC Hanbury Crescent, Penn, Wolverhampton WV4 4BW Ground: The Boathouse, Abbey Park, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 4ST, Courts: AG.2 01386 446131 Club Contact: Mr. D.A. Moreton, 07887 812974, [email protected] Courts: A.3. M.3. F.6. Match Sec: Mr. D.A. Moreton - as above Club Contact: Brian Gregory, 01386 41639, [email protected] Coach: Lee Moreton, 07990 971036 Match Sec M: John Clarke, 01386 554206, [email protected] Match Sec L: Cath Arkell, 01386 700301, [email protected] Mixed Match Sec.: John Clarke - as above. CUTNALL GREEN TENNIS AND SOCIAL CLUB Coach: Andy Crowther, inspire2Coach, 0778 857 2974 Ground: Addis Lane, Cutnall Green, Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 0NB Courts: M.3, F.2. Club Contact: Nigel Truswell, 01562 777838, [email protected] FAR FOREST TENNIS CLUB Match Sec. M: Nigel Truswell- as above Ground: Far Forest, A456 nr Callow Hill, DY14 9DB Match Sec. L: TBA Courts: M.2, F.2. Mixed Match Sec: Nigel Truswell- as above Club Contact: Joyce Nott, 01299 266631, [email protected] Coach: Geoff Barrie, 07838 236691 Judy Clark, 07836 668335, [email protected] Match Sec M: George Rudd, 07958 437239, [email protected] Match Sec L: Joyce Nott, as above DAVID LLOYD - BROMSGROVE Mixed Match Sec.: Pauline Dredge, 01584 881212 Ground: Slideslow Drive, Bromsgrove B60 1GJ, 01527 573620 Coach: Nigel Hunter, 07810 308283, [email protected] Courts: AG.5, F.3. Club Contact: Allen Benbow, 07779 292380 Match Sec.: Allen Benbow - as above FLADBURY TENNIS CLUB Coach: Allen Benbow - as above Ground: Recreation Ground, Station Road, Fladbury, Worcs. WR10 2QW Courts: M.3. F.3. Club Contact: Julia Hartley, 01386 462145, [email protected] DAVID LLOYD - WORCESTER Match Sec. M: Simon Redgewell, 07788 756087, [email protected] Ground: Warriors Way, Hindlip, Worcester WR3 8ZE, 01905 459010 Match Sec. L: Michele Protherough, 01386 860123, Courts: 3 Indoor, 5 Outdoor [email protected] Club Contact: Dean Swingler, 07738 639010, [email protected] Coach: Andy Crowther, 07788 572974 Coach(s): Dean Swingler
GOODRICH TENNIS CLUB DROITWICH SPA LAWN TENNIS CLUB Ground: Tufts Lane, Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 6JA Ground: St. Peter’s Church Lane, Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 7AN Courts: M.1. T.2. F.2. Courts: M.4, AG.4, F.4 Club Contact: Kim Martin, 07801 314333, [email protected] Club Contact: Hazel Briggs, 07980 603205, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Andrew Downing, 07841 871689, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Joe Maidment, 07989 925809, [email protected] Match Sec. L: Kim Martin, 07801 314333, [email protected] Match Sec L: Faye Lovell, 07974 417036, [email protected] Coach: Mike Buck, [email protected] Mixed Match Sec: Julie Rhodes 07508 004466, [email protected] Coach: Lee Cowan, 07969 740702 HALLOW LAWN TENNIS CLUB Ground: Main Road, Hallow, Worcs. WR2 6PW. EARDISLEY TENNIS AND CROQUET CLUB Courts: M.5, F.5. Ground: The Wharf, Eardisley, Herefordshire. HR3 6NS Club Contact: Alan Purchon, 07866 689033, [email protected] Courts: M.3, F.2 + Mini Court Match Sec. M: Gary Long, 07525 148284, [email protected] Club Contact: Jan Baker, 01544 327247, [email protected] Match Sec. L: Wendy Allen, 07759 282500, [email protected] Match Sec M: Chris Blake, 01497 847281, [email protected] Mixed Match Sec.: Claire Tomlin, 07899 379567, [email protected] Match Sec L: Emma Bowen, 01544 327316, [email protected] Coach: Luci Cain, 07902 231158
41 42 HEREFORD WHITECROSS CLUB KINGTON TENNIS CLUB Ground: Sollars Close, Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 OLX, Ground: Lady Hawkins’ Community Leisure Centre, Kington, Herefordshire 01432 276389 HR5 3AG Courts: M.7. F.4. Courts: AG.4, F.4, Club Contact: Amy Hill, c/o Hereford Whitecross Club. Club Contact: Steve Hodges, 07772 155159, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Mike Howard, 01432 269845 Match Sec. M: Neil Stokes, 07805 231578 Match Sec. L: Val Finney, 01432 880255 Mixed Match Sec.: Ceri Nicholls, 07974 210368, [email protected] Coach: Andrew Griffiths, Tennis Hereford, 07971 182664 LEDBURY LAWN TENNIS CLUB Ground: Underdown, Gloucester Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2JE. Courts: M.3. F.3. INKBERROW LAWN TENNIS CLUB Club Contact: Liz Lewin, 01684 310643, [email protected] Ground: Sands Lane, Inkberrow, Worcs. WR7 4ES. Match Sec. M: Steve Finch, 07463 656276 Courts: M.4. F.4. Match Sec. L: Liz Lewin, as above Club Contact: Debbie Madden, 01386 792099, [email protected] Mixed Match Sec: Claire Hollingsworth, 07740 597327 Match Sec. M: M. Baker, 01386 791494 Coach: Natalie O’ Brien Match Sec. L: Sian Price, 01386 792474 Mixed Sec.: Tina Hill, 01386 792006 Coach: Claire Rankin, 07715 930108 LEOMINSTER LAWN TENNIS CLUB Ground: Bridge Street Park, Leominster. HR6 8EA Tel: 01568 611172 Courts: M.4., F.4., A.2 (I.2.) KEMPSEY LAWN TENNIS CLUB Club Contact: Graham Morris, 07770 790786 Ground: Playing Field, Plovers Rise, Kempsey, Worcester. WR5 3SA Match Sec M.: Ben Grice, 07884 551562 Courts: M.3. F.2. Match Sec L.: Jenny Ellerton Club Contact: Andrew Archer, 01905 358931, [email protected] Mixed Match Sec: Roger Davies, 01584 876318 Match Sec. M: Ed Bradford, 07752 492993, [email protected] Match Sec. L: Kate Fardon, 07814 914020, [email protected] Mixed Match Sec.: Richard Swinson-Davis, 07734 297530 LITTLETONS TENNIS CLUB [email protected] Ground: Recreation Ground, Long Hyde Road, South Littleton, Evesham, Coach: Worcester Tennis Academy, Nick Aylett, 07831 718775 Worcs. WR11 8TH Courts: A.G.2. M.2. F.4. Club Contact: Graham Lawrence, 01386 831024 KIDDERMINSTER TENNIS CLUB Coach: Andrew Reynolds, 07905 216902 Ground: Baxter Gardens, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster. DY10 2BX Courts: M.2, F.2 Club Contact: Peter Harler, 07767 132704, [email protected] MADLEY TENNIS CLUB Match Sec. M: Tim Hollis, 07970 989756, [email protected] Ground: Brampton Road, Madley, Herefordshire HR2 9LX Match Sec. L: Lisa Wright, 07963 196215, [email protected] Courts: M.4. (F.2.) Mixed Match Sec.: Carole Lewis, 07971 474838, [email protected] Club Contact: Antonia Hastings, 07938 824156, [email protected] Coach: Tony Wright, 07842 038548, [email protected] Match Sec M: Alex Ambler, 01981 500271 Match Sec L: Mrs. C. Snell, 01989 730444 Mixed Match Sec: Antonia Hastings - as above Thumbs up for She Rallies Coach: Steve Barnett, Tennis Hereford, 07971 182664
Congratulations to the She Rallies team, led by Tina Manning, who have been hard at MANOR PARK work this year, just look at the stats below! Ground: Albert Road North, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 2TL, 01684 574010 Courts: G.4. A.4.(F.2) I.3. M.2. A.G.4. (F.4.) Club Contact: Elaine Fleming, 01684 567437, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Joel Talcott, [email protected] Match Sec. L: Joel Talcott - as above Mixed Match Sec: Joel Talcott - as above Coach: Jane Poynder, 01684 574435
43 44 MATHON, CRADLEY AND STORRIDGE TENNIS CLUB THE LENCHES CLUB Ground: Harcourt Road, Mathon, nr. Malvern, Worcs. WR13 5PG Ground: Ab Lench Road, Church Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4UQ Courts: A.3, F.2. Courts M3, F3 Club Contact: Chris Martin, 01684 577146, [email protected] Club Contact: Michael Worrall, 07815 316933, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Steve Meredith, 07887 706153, [email protected] Coach: Andrew Reynolds, 01386 871826 Match Sec. L: Jackie Styles, 07976 706095, [email protected] Mixed Match Sec B: Alison Walford, 07967 627733, [email protected] Helen Galassini, 07833 528430, [email protected] WELLINGTON Ground: Wellington Village Playing Fields, Wellington, HR4 8AZ Courts: AG.3 F.3. OMBERSLEY AND DOVERDALE TENNIS CLUB Club Contact: Julia Bennett, 01432 839068, [email protected] Ground: School Bank, Ombersley, Droitwich WR9 0DR Match Sec. M: Marco Walker, 07799 644061 Courts: Carpet.3. F.3. Match Sec. L: Julia Bennett, 01432 839068 Club Contact: Liz Brandon, 07974 699132, [email protected] Coach: Tennis Hereford, 07971 182664 Match Sec. M: Paul Houston, 07894 140743, [email protected] Match Sec. L: Natalie Cook, 07415 386659, [email protected] Mixed Match Sec: Paul Houston, 07894 140743 [email protected] WOLVERLEY TENNIS CLUB Coach: Mike Langston, 07963 477949 Ground: Shatterford Road, Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5TN Courts: S.2 Club Contact: David Palmer, 07811 988113, [email protected] PERSHORE TENNIS CENTRE Match Sec. M: Luke Mason, 07801 663064, [email protected] Ground: Pershore College, Avon Bank, Pershore WR10 3JP, 01386 556677 Coach: Geoff Barrie, 07838 236691, [email protected] Courts: M.3. AC. 2. F.4. I.3. Club Contact: Pamela Collins, 07955 726724, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Dave Morris, 07769 934169, [email protected] WOOLHOPE TENNIS CLUB Match Sec. L: Sarah McCormick, 07753 123078, [email protected] Ground: Berryfield, Woolhope, Hereford. HR1 4QZ Mixed Match Sec: Simon Corbishley, 07940 916146 Courts: M.2. F.2. Coach: Steve Bauer, 07866 285177, Simon Corbishley, 07940 916146 Club Contact: Pauline Rogers, 01981 541201, [email protected] Match Sec. M,M,L: Pauline Rogers - as above Coach: Tennis Hereford PRESTON-ON-WYE SPORTS CLUB Ground: Moccas Road, Preston-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR2 9JX Courts: M.2. WORCESTER LAWN TENNIS CLUB Club Contact: Ground: Northwick Close, Worcester WR3 7EF Coach: Courts: G.3. M.4. AC.3. F.7 Club Secretary: Elliott Nixon, 07914 900315, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Keith Jefferies, 07776 433656, [email protected] REDDITCH TENNIS CLUB Match Sec. L: Jan Mason, 07778 976285, macey [email protected] Ground: Cherry Tree Walk, Batchley, Redditch, Worcs. B97 6PB Mixed Match Sec: Stephen Hampson, 07850 449985, [email protected] Courts: M.6. F.4. Coach: Jonathan Bradshaw, 07968 469995 Club Contact: Marie Newman, 07763 495571, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Darren Cutler, 07891 676568, [email protected] Match Sec. L: Marie Newman, as above WYTHALL TENNIS CLUB Mixed Match Sec.: Darren Cutler, as above Ground: Wythall Park, Silver Street, Wythall B47 6AG. Tel: 01564 823281 Coach: Tony Ravenscroft, 07969 649092, [email protected] Courts: AG.3. M.1. F.3. Club Contact: Deborah Turner, 0121 684 0507, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Kevin Turner, 01564 200282, kevinmturner@[email protected] ROSS-ON-WYE TENNIS CENTRE Coach: Alex Doffman, 07515 356884, [email protected] Ground: Walford Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 5AR, 01989 566607 Courts: M. 4. (F.4.) Club Contact: Val Davies, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Tom Shotton Match Sec. L: Lynn O’Driscoll Coach:
STOURPORT ON SEVERN TENNIS AND SQUASH CLUB Ground: Tan Lane, Stourport on Severn, DY13 8EU, 01299 822673 Courts: M.6. (F.6) Club Contact: Gerard Tilt, 07732 609596, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Nick Mantle, 07866 913456, [email protected] Match Sec. L: Sue Cox, 07817 606387, [email protected] Mixed Match Sec: David Morgan, 07791 236864, [email protected] Coach: Gerard Tilt, 07732 609596
45 46 47 48 OLD HILL TENNIS CLUB Associated Organisations/Other Subscribers Ground: Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, Warley, West Midlands. B64 5NP Courts: M.4. ALVELEY LAWN TENNIS CLUB Club Contact: Mary German, 07977 097136, [email protected] Ground: The Recreation Ground, Daddlebrook Road, Alveley, Bridgnorth, Match Sec. M: TBA Shropshire WV16 6JT Match Sec. L: Mary German, as above Courts: M.3. F.3. Club Contact: Match Sec. M: QUARRY BANK TENNIS CLUB Ground: Talbot’s Lane (off Mount Pleasant), Brierley Hill DY5 1SA Courts: A.G.3. BECKFORD TENNIS CLUB Club Contact: Paul Julian, 07710 814526, [email protected] Ground: Main Street, Beckford, Glos. GL20 7AA Match Sec. M: Andy Jasper, 07411 611811, [email protected] Courts: M.4, F.4 Match Sec. MX: James Chapman, 07706 408645, [email protected] Club Contact: Di Atwell, 01386 725660, [email protected] Tel: Match Sec. M: Nigel Stanton, 07840 194660, [email protected] Match Sec. L: Jane Summers, 07919 487229, [email protected] STOURBRIDGE LAWN TENNIS AND SQUASH CLUB Match Sec. MX: Kim Outhwaite, 07853 261736, [email protected] Ground: Sugar Loaf Lane, Iverley, Stourbridge, DY7 6PS, 01384 393613. Courts: A.4. M.2. TG.2. A.G.6. (F.9.) Club Contact: Judy Hardy, c/o club address. DAVID LLOYD CLUB DUDLEY Match Sec. M: Jon Rance, 07813 632028 Ground: Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY5 3YP, 01384 344045 Match Sec. L: Sarah Griffiths, 07725 565577 Courts: I.8, AG.5 Club Contact: Match Sec. M: THREE COUNTIES LAWN TENNIS CLUB Match Sec. L: Ground: c/o Wellington Tennis Club. Match Sec. MX: Club Contact: Vivienne Randall, 01432 263664, [email protected] Match Sec. L: J. Edwards, 01432 820158, [email protected] HALESOWEN TENNIS CLUB Ground: Manor Abbey Stadium, Manor Way, Halesowen B62 8RW. WALL HEATH TENNIS CLUB 0121 550 1360 Ground: Enville Road Community Centre, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, Courts: M.4, F.4. DY6 0JY Club Contact: Jackie Surplice, 07739 120788, [email protected] Courts: M.4. F.2. Match Sec. M: Christian Paton, 07413 506648, christianp2009live.co.uk Club Contact: Claire Colling, 07979 856578, [email protected] Match Sec. L: Rachel Savage, 07754 298119, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Paul Parry, 01384 835735, [email protected] Mixed Match Sec: Chris Davis, 07547 105953, [email protected] Mixed Match Sec: Coach: Geoff Barrie, 07838 236691, [email protected] WOLLASTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB LUDLOW CASTLE TENNIS CLUB Ground: Prestwood Drive, Stourton, Stourbridge DY6 6RZ, 01384 393322 Ground: The Linney, Ludlow SY8 1EE Courts: A.G.8. (F.8.) Courts: AC.2 (F.2) AG.3 (F2) Club Contact: Vincent Clutterbuck, 0121 550 6038, [email protected] Club Contact: Angela Martin, 07817 946923, [email protected] Match Sec. M: Richard Davies, 07939 152276, [email protected] Match Sec. L: L. McMahon, 01584 856244, [email protected] Match Sec. L: Pauline Clutterbuck, 0121 550 6038 Match Sec. M: S. Salmon, 0772 3997691, [email protected] Match Sec. Mx: S. Salmon - as above WOMBOURNE CRICKET, TENNIS & BOWLS CLUB Ground: Church Road, Wombourne, Wolverhampton WV5 9EZ, MORETON-IN-MARSH TENNIS CLUB 01902 895199 Ground: The Sports Ground, Batsford Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos. Courts: PC.3. (F.1.) GL56 9QA Club Contact: Alyson Bryant, [email protected] Courts: AG.2. (F.2) Match Sec. M: Andy Saunders, 01902 893673, [email protected] Club Contact: Catherine Arkell, 01386 700301, [email protected] Match Sec. L: Angela Hughes, 01902 326461, [email protected] Match Sec. Mixed: Catherine Arkell - as above
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49 50 The HEAD Herefordshire & Worcestershire County Tennis League - Summer League Rules (All Divisions) (Note: Special Rules applicable to EAST and WEST Divisions are set out at the end of these General Rules)
1. The Competitions shall consist of two separate Leagues, one for Ladies’ Doubles and the other for Men’s Doubles, run independently of each other and grouped according to playing strength. 2. An entry fee, fixed annually by the League Committee will be charged to clubsfor EACH Ladies’ and Men’s team. 3. All entries or withdrawals must be submitted to the League Organiser by 31st January each year. A form for this purpose will be sent to all affiliated clubs early in January. If a club withdraws a team, it is deemed to be their lowest team unless special circumstances prevail. Additional teams entered by a club will be placed in the lowest division as will teams entered by new clubs. The League Committee may, however, use its discretion by placing a team in a higher group, provided that it does not involve the relegation of another team to a lower group. 4. Fixtures Lists will be available online prior to the Fixtures Meetings, the dates and venues for which are notified on the Entry Application Form. It is the responsibility of Club Match Secretaries to arrange the dates for matches at the Fixtures Meetings. Actual arrangements as to whether matches are played in the evening or at weekends are left to the clubs concerned. In the event of a Club being unable to send a representative to the Fixtures Meeting it becomes the responsibility of that Club’s Match Secretary to contact all of the other clubs within 3 weeks of the Fixtures Meeting to arrange their fixtures. If they do not comply then they will forfeit their matches. 5. The home club must provide a minimum of four Head Tour or Davis Cup balls per court for each match. 6. Once the date for any fixture has been agreed, if either Team fails to fulfil the fixture, it shall forfeit the match, the only reason for postponement being courts unfit or unavailable for play. In the event of a match being postponed, theaway team will supply a copy of their fixtures list and the home team must offer three 12. The visitors have the right to stay on the same court for both rubbers of a match. In alternative dates, covering a period of up to six weeks from the date of the original the event of a match not being completed due to bad light, the match must fixture. The away team must accept one of the dates offered or forfeit thematch. continue under floodlights, where available, unless this involves a change of court The offered dates shall not include two successive dates. The same rules apply to surface when the choice, as to whether to continue or not, is left to the away team. unfinished matches, except that the team responsible for the failure to complete the match will only forfeit the unfinished rubbers. In the case of unfinished 13. No player may represent more than one Club in this Competition during the matches, whether or not a result has already been reached, it is only necessary to season. Competitors must be bona-fide members of the Club for which they play. play off the outstanding rubbers, and these must be resumed at the point at which they were left off. If for any reason ‘team X’ does agree to arrange a fixture at the 14. If the Courts of any Club are unfit for play on the date arranged for a match, the request of ‘team Y’, then in the event of the match not being played by the end of match may be played on some other Courts nominated by the HOME CLUB. the season for any reason, team X may claim the match. 15. The HOME TEAM captain or match secretary is responsible for submitting the score 7. All matches must be the best of three sets with a TIE-BREAK operating at SIX ALL online, IMMEDIATELY after the match at http://lta.tournamentsoftware.com/member/ in all sets. login.aspx (link available at www.handwtennis.co.uk). Failure to do so may result in the away team being awarded a walkover. Both teams should keep a written record of the 8. All matches must be completed by 31st August. If any match remains unfinished match result, signed by both captains at the match. on 31st August, the score existing at that date shall determine the result, unless the League Committee decides otherwise. All results must be notified to the 16. In the event of a Team forfeiting a match the team receiving the walk-over shall be League Organisers by 10th September, and any results received after that date deemed to have won the match 6-0 (4-0 in WEST Divisions). will be declared void. 17. In the fixture lists, the first named team is the HOME team. 9. Unless Captains have mutually agreed otherwise before the start of a match, rubbers should be completed without a break. 18. “Intra Club” matches in the same Division MUST be played in the First Round or before any other match is played. The FIRST MATCH on the fixture list of each 10. EVENING matches shall start by 6.30pm. In all matches, both evening and daytime, if a club should be an ‘A’ team match. pair is not ready to commence play within 30 minutes of the start, it shall forfeit the first rubber, and if not ready to commence play within 1 hour and 15 minutes of the start, it 19. Clubs must nominate their ‘A’ team before their first match. If the nomination list is not shall forfeit the second rubber. received by the appropriate League Organiser by the due date the team playing in the first match will be deemed to be the ‘A’ team. Regular County players shall not play in 11. Knocking up is permitted in accordance with the present L.T.A. Regulations which other than Club ‘A’ teams, and ‘A’ team players cannot play for lower ranking are:- “The knock-up must not exceed a maximum of FIVE minutes. Should a match be teams. Where a Club has more than one Team competing in the League, any interrupted for reasons beyond the control of the players, the permitted knock-up vacancies must be filled by promoting players from lower ranking teams, and after time is 6-20 minute delay—3 minutes, over 20 minutes delay—5 minutes.” playing two matches for any higher team, no player may play for a lower-ranking team regardless of division. If any team infringes any part of this rule they will forfeit the appropriate rubbers. 51 52 20. The winning Team in a division is that which has scored the most points. At the end of a season, if two or more teams in any division have scored an equal number of points, the order of precedence shall be determined by the team which has the most wins, if still equal, by the number of rubbers won. Should the numbers of rubbers be equal, the percentage of sets won to sets played shall decide and should the teams still be equal, the percentage of games won to games played shall decide. 21. The winning team in Division 1 (Ladies and Men) will be the champion team and will Coach education hold the championship shield for one year. The top two teams in Divisions 2 and 3 (Ladies and Men) will be promoted to Divisions 1 and 2 respectively, and the bottom LTA Level 1,2,3 & 4 courses two teams in Divisions 1 and 2 will be relegated to Divisions 2 and 3 respectively. The top team in Divisions 4 East and 4 West (Ladies and Men) will be promoted to Division 3 and the bottom two teams in Division 3 will be relegated to Divisions 4 East CPD for LTA accreditation and 4 West respectively and two teams will be promoted and relegated from Division 5 onwards. If there are fewer than six teams in any division, only one team may be promoted and relegated from that division. tennis24/7.co.uk 22. Scoring of points per fixture is as follows: 2 points for winning the fixture and 2 points for each rubber won. No points are awarded for incomplete rubbers. If completed rubbers are equal the winner of the fixture shall be determined by reference to the number of sets won. If thenumber of sets won is equal, then the winner of the match shall be determined by reference to the number of games won. If the number of games won is also equal, each team will receive a point.
23. Failure to fulfil a fixture, by conceding a match will result in sixpoints (divisions 1, 2, 3 and all East divisions) and four points (all West divisions) being deducted from the total number of points won at the end of the season. A second conceded match will result in automatic relegation but all other points, for and against, relating to that team will stand. The team to whom the match is conceded will be awarded fourteen points (divisions 1, 2, 3 and all East divisions) and ten points (all West divisions). If a third match is conceded (as well as automatic relegation) all points relating to that team, for and against will be null and void. For clubs who do not field a complete team on more than one occasion, the team will lose 2 points in addition to the 4 points lost by conceding 2 matches. If this happens on a 3rd occasion, the team will lose 4 points in addition to the 4 points lost by conceding 2 matches. 24. Should any point arise from these Rules, or otherwise, the League Committee’s or League Organiser’s decision shall be final. In this context “Rules” includes special rules applying to East Divisions or West Divisions only. 25. The Management Committee of the Association have delegated all other decisions relating to the Summer Leagues to the Clubs. Any changes in the Rules must be approved by a meeting of Club Representatives. This meeting shall be held when required in September each year, and shall be convened by the League Organiser or at the request of not less than two clubs. All decisions taken at such a meeting shall be ratified at the Annual General Meeting of the Association. For the purpose of a meeting of Club Representatives, all Clubs who play in the MANTIS Herefordshire & Worcestershire County Tennis League are entitled to vote on any issues and changes to the League rules, one vote per Club. Coaching SPECIAL RULES applying to Divisions 1, 2 and 3 and all EAST Divisions ONLY: 1. Each Division, except for the bottom one, will normally contain eight teams playing programmes each other once. If a division contains 5 teams or fewer they will play both home and away fixtures. Coaching - schools programmes 2. Each Team will consist of three pairs, with each playing only two rubbers as follows: Each 1st Pair plays the opposing 1st and 2nd Pairs, each 2nd Pair plays the opposing 1st and 3rd Pairs and each 3rd Pair plays the opposing 2nd and 3rd Pairs. competition - holiday camps SPECIAL RULES applying to WEST Divisions only: 1. Each Division, except for the bottom one, will normally contain five teams playing both home and away fixtures. If a division contains more than six teams they will play each other once. 2. Each team will consist of two pairs, each playing two rubbers as follows: 1st pair plays opposing 1st pair and 2nd against 2nd, followed by 1st against 2nd and 2nd i2ctennis.co.uk against 1st.
53 54 2017/18 Winter League Final Positions 2018 Summer League Final Positions
Ladies Results Mens Results Mixed Results
1 Stourbridge A 1 Manor Park A 1 Worcester A 2 Madley 2 D Lloyd Worc A 2 Pershore A 3 East Cutnall Green A 3 East Manor Park B 3 East D Lloyd Broms B Ladies Results Mens Results Mixed Results 4 East Stourbridge C 4 East Worcester C 4 East Kidderminster A 5 East Pershore B 5 East Wall Heath B 5 East Barnt Green B 1 Stourbridge A 1 Manor Park A 1 Worcester A 6 East Bromsgrove D 6 East D Lloyd Dudley A 6 East Halesowen A 2 Ledbuty A 2 Bromsgrove A 2 Bromsgrove A 7 East Kidderminster 7 East Bewdley D 7 East D Lloyd Worc A 3 Bewdley A 3 D Lloyd Worc A 3 East DL Dudley A 8 East Wollaston C 8 East Cutnall Green B 8 East Ombersley C 4 East Barnt Green 4 East Bewdley A 4 East Worcester E 9 East Old Hill B 9 East D Lloyd Dudley B 3 West Ledbury 5 East Hallow A 5 East Worcester D 5 East Kidderminster A 10 East Pershore D 10 East Barnt Green C 4 West Hallow A 6 East D LLoyd Dudley 6 East Cutnall Green A 6 East Stourbridge A 11 East Ombersley D 11 East D Lloyd Worc D 5 West Ludlow Castle B 7 East Worcester C 7 East D Lloyd Dudley B 7 East Stourbridge B 3 West Worcester B 12 East Droitwich G 8 East Bromsgrove E 8 East Worcester F 3 West Manor Park C 4 West Goodrich A 3 West Hallow A 4 West Three Counties A 9 East Bromsgrove E 4 West M.C.S A 5 West Ludlow Castle B 4 West Worcester D 5 West MCS B 10 East Barnt Green C 5 West Madley 6 West Hallow B 5 West Leominster B 6 West Goodrich B 4 West Hereford WX A 6 West Ludlow Castle 5 West Madley B 6 West Goodrich
2017/18 Pershore Ladies Indoor Tennis League 2018 Kidderminster and District Summer League ‘A’ League - Tuesday ‘B’ League - Thursday
Winners Wildcards Winners Pershore Plums Mens Results Mixed Results
1 Wall Heath A 1 Cutnall Green A 2017/18 JP Indoor Tennis League 2 Kidderminster A 2 Far Forest A 3 Far Forest A Mixed Winners Dumbstruck Unicorns Runner-up Poppitin Lobitova
Ladies Winners The Wild Cards Runner-up Spritzers
55 56 The HEAD Herefordshire & Worcestershire 13. The HOME TEAM captain or match secretary is responsible for submitting the score online, County Tennis League - Winter League Rules IMMEDIATELY after the match at http://lta.tournamentsoftware.com/member/login.aspx (link available at www.handwtennis.co.uk). Failure to do so may result in the away team being awarded a walkover. 1. The Leagues are for Ladies’ and Men’s doubles and run independently of each other. Both teams should keep a written record of the match result, signed by both captains at the match. 2. Fixtures lists will be available at the Fixtures Meeting the date and venue for which are 14. All matches must be completed by 14th April. If any match remains unfinished on 14th April, the score notified on the Entry Application Form. It is the responsibility of Club Match Secretaries to existing at that date shall determine the result unless the League Committee decides otherwise. All results arrange the dates for matches at the Fixtures Meeting. If two clubs cannot agree on the must be notified to the League Organisers by 30th April and any results received after that date will be day of the week for a match, it must be played on a Sunday morning in the case of the declared void. men’s doubles and on a Sunday afternoon in the case of the ladies’ doubles. In the event of a Club being unable to send a representative to the Fixtures Meeting it becomes the responsibility of that 15. An entry fee fixed annually by the League Committee will be charged to clubs for EACH Ladies’ and Club’s Match Secretary to contact all of the other clubs within 3 weeks of the Fixtures Meeting to Men’s team. arrange their fixtures. If they do not comply then they will forfeit their matches. 16. A new club or team entering the league will normally commence in the lowest division. The League 3. The winning team of Division 1 (Ladies and Men) will be the champion team and will hold Committee may, however, use its discretion by placing it in a higher division, provided that this does the championship shield for one year. The top two teams in Division 2 will be promoted to not involve the relegation of another team to a lower division. Division 1 and the bottom two teams in Division 1 will be relegated to Division 2. The top team in Divisions 3 East and West will be promoted to Division 2 and the bottom two teams in 17. Evening matches shall start by 6.30pm. In all matches, if a pair is not ready to commence play within Division 2 will be relegated. Two teams will be relegated from Division 3 East and Division 3 30 minutes of the start, it shall forfeit the first rubber, and if not ready to commence play within 1 hour West respectively and two teams will be promoted and relegated from Division 4 onwards and 15 minutes of the start, it shall forfeit the second rubber. (Ladies and Men). If there are fewer than six teams in any division, only one team will be promoted or relegated from that Division. Each Division, except the bottom one, will normally 18. Knocking up is permitted in accordance with the present L.T.A. Regulations which are: “The knock- consist of seven teams playing each other once. up must not exceed a maximum of Fl\/E minutes. Should a match be interrupted for reasons beyond the control of the players, the permitted knock-up time is 6-20 minute delay 3 minutes, over 20 minutes 4. Scoring of points per fixture is as follows: delay - 5 minutes.” 2 points for winning the fixture and 2 points for each rubber won. No points are awarded for incomplete rubbers. If completed rubbers are equal the winner of the fixture shall be 19. Should any points arise from these Rules, or otherwise the League Committee’s or the League determined by reference to the number of sets won. If the number of sets won is equal, then Organiser’s decision shall be final. the winner of the match shall be determined by reference to the number of games won. If the number of games won is also equal, each team will receive a point. 20. Any changes in these Rules must be approved at a meeting of Club Representatives. This meeting shall be held, if required, in September each year and shall be convened by the League 5. The winning team in a division is that which has scored the most points. If two or more teams Organiser or at the request of not less than two clubs. All decisions taken at such a meeting shall be finish equal on points, the order of precedence will be determined first by the team which has the most ratified at the Annual General Meeting of the Association. For the purpose of a meeting ofClub wins followed by the number of rubbers won, then on the percentage of sets won to sets played and if Representatives, all Clubs who play in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Slazenger Leagues are necessary on the percentage of games won to games played. entitled to vote on any issues and changes to the League Rules, one vote per Club. 6. In the event of a match being unfinished, whether or not a result has already been reached, it is only 21. Failure to fulfil a fixture, by conceding the match, will result in four points being deducted from necessary to play off the outstanding rubbers and these must be resumed at the point at which the total number of points at the end of the season. A second conceded match will result in they were left off. automatic relegation but all points, for and against, relating to that team will stand. The team to whom the match is conceded will be awarded ten points. If a third match is conceded (as well as automatic 7. Once the date for any fixture has been agreed, if either Team fails to fulfil the fixture, itshall relegation) all points relating to that team, for and against will be null and void. For clubs who do not forfeit the match, the only reason for postponement being courts unfit or unavailable for play. In the event of field a complete team on more than one occasion, the team will lose 2 points in addition to the 4 points a match being postponed, the away team will supply a copy of their fixture list and the home team must lost by conceding 2 matches. If this happens on a 3rd occasion, the team will lose 4 points in addition offer 3 alternative dates, covering a period of up to 6 weeks from the date of the original to the 4 points lost by conceding 2 matches. fixture The away team must accept one of the dates offered or forfeit the match. The offered dates shall not include two successive dates. The same rules apply to unfinished matches. If for any reason ‘team X’ does agree to rearrange a fixture at the request of ‘team Y’, then in the event You cannot be serious! of the match not being played by the end of the season for any reason, team X may claim the match. 8. The visitors have the choice of staying on the same court for the match. In the event of a Many congratulations to Ed Bradford who has recently match not being completed due to bad light, the match must continue under floodlights, where available, been awarded the 2018 ABTO Referee of the Year! unless this involves a change of court surface when the choice, as to whether to continue or not, is left to the away team. The award was given out ‘For an outstanding contribu- 9. The home club must provide a minimum of four Head Tour or Davis Cup balls per court for each tion to tennis in the current year in any capacity’. match. 10. Each team will consist of two pairs each playing a best of three sets rubber against the opposing pairs. Ed was presented with a silver salver and certificate at The first round rubbers will be 1st pair against 1st pair and the 2nd pair against the 2nd pair. the ABTO AGM as part of the LTA National Officiating A TIE- BREAK will operate at SIX ALL in all sets. Conference by the Chair, Ray Lovell. 11. No player may represent more than one club in this competition during the season. Competitors must also be bona fide members of the club for which they play. Well done Ed and thanks for all your hard work! 12. Where a club has more than one team competing in the league intra-club matches in the same division MUST be played before any other match is played. Otherwise the first match on its fixture list must be an ‘A’ team match. Clubs must nominate their ‘A’ team before their first match and if the nomination list is not received by the appropriate league secretary by the due date the players playing in the first match will be deemed to be the ‘A’ team. Regular County players shall not play in other than club ‘A’ teams and ‘A’ team players cannot play for lower ranking teams. Any vacancies in a team for a match must be filled by promoting players from lower ranking teams and after playing two matches for any higher team no player may play for a lower ranking team, regardless of division. If any team in fringes any part of this rule they will forfeit the appropriate rubbers.
57 58 The 2018 Knight Frank Malvern Open
This years Malvern Open, sponsored by Knight Frank, saw a staggering 272 entries in 24 different events, playing 375 matches on 15 courts, over 7 days of superb tennis (and weather). Players from 22 Counties came to the Grade 3 Tournament searching for vital ranking and ratings points. Overall a fantastic weeks tennis which saw some of the top regional players competing. Great job by Tournament Referee Ed Bradford and his team and as always thanks to Manor Park Sports Club for hosting the event. Special thanks to Jonathan Bengough from sponsors Knight Frank who gave up his time to attend the event and present the trophies.
A full list of winners can be viewed via the link below:- http://handwtennis.co.uk/malvernopen
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61 62 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Lawn Tennis Association Rules (f) to acquire, dispose of, establish, own, lease, operate, use and turn to account in any way tennis court facilities within the County together with buildings and easements, fixtures and fittings and accessories as shall be thought advisable 1. Name by the Management Committee; The association is called The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Lawn Tennis Association (g) to arrange, purchase and distribute tickets allocated to the County for The (hereinafter referred to as “The Association” or H&W LTA). Championships at Wimbledon in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the LTA and the ticket terms and conditions issued by The All England Lawn 2. Definitions Tennis and Croquet Club; 2.1 In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires: (h) to promote, arrange and regulate inter-county matches, county championships, tournaments, inter-club and county competitions and junior activities at all levels “Associate” means an entity which is registered as an associate by The Association and age groups and to select teams for inter-county matches and competitions pursuant to the LTA Rules; and generally to do all such acts, matters and things in connection with, or “Chairman” means the person elected from time to time to be the Chairperson of the incidental, thereto; Association in accordance with rule 6; (i) to promote the teaching of the Game and the development of tennis in the “County” means the combined Counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire; County and to promote, encourage and support coach education, the function of “County Secretary” means the elected person appointed from time to time to be the competition organisers, referees and umpires and the training of coaches, honorary secretary of the Association in accordance with rule 6; teachers, competition organisers, referees and umpires; “Game” means the game of tennis; (j) to advance and safeguard the interests of the players of the Game at all levels “LTA” means the Lawn Tennis Association Limited (the governing body of tennis within within the County and to work with the LTA in furthering the tennis career of any Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man) of The National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory person or persons of any age ordinarily resident in the County; and Lane, Roehampton, London SW15 5JQ and its subsidiaries or such successor entity or (k) to do all such other things as the Management Committee thinks fit to further the entities as become(s) the governing body of the game of tennis within Great Britain, interests of the Association, to advance and safeguard the interests of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from time to time; Game, to promote increase in participation at all levels of the Game or to be “LTA Disciplinary Code” means the disciplinary code of the LTA in force from time to time; incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the objects stated in this “LTA Rules” means the rules of the LTA as in force from time to time; rule 3. “Management Committee” means those elected officers appointed to be the Management Committee of The Association under Rule 6; 3.2 The funds or other property of the Association shall be applied towards the “Member” means the members of the Association admitted from time to time to furtherance of the Association’s objects or for any similar charitable purpose. membership of the Association in accordance with rule 4.1; “President” means the elected person appointed from time to time to be the president of the 4. Membership Association in accordance with rule 4; “Treasurer” means the elected person appointed from time to time to be the honorary 4.1 An entity shall qualify for registration as a Member, and thereby for registration as an treasurer of the Association in accordance with rule 6; associate of the LTA, if the Management Committee of the Association deems “Trustees” means the persons appointed from time to time to be the trustees of the (in accordance with the LTA’s guidelines) that such entity provides organised tennis Association in accordance with rule 7. opportunities. Such an entity shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a members’ or commercial tennis club; 2.2 Words denoting the singular number include the plural number and vice versa; words (b) a park-based tennis programme; denoting the masculine gender include the feminine gender; and words denoting persons (c) a school-based tennis programme for the community which operates out of include bodies corporate (however incorporated) and unincorporated, including curriculum hours; unincorporated associations of persons and partneships. (d) an indoor pay and play tennis centre; (e) a tennis academy; and/or 3. Objects (f) a further education or higher education tennis club,provided, in each case, 3.1 The objects of the Association are: that it has a written constitution or set of rules governing its operation approved (a) to act jointly with the LTA as the governing body for the Game within the County, by the Management Committee. to advance and safeguard the interests of the Game, to promote increase in participation at all levels of the Game and generally to do all such acts, matters 4.2 If a dispute arises as to whether an entity qualifies to be registered as a Member, the and things in connection with, or incidental, thereto; Management Committee shall refer the matter to the President of the LTA whose decision (b) to take and retain a membership interest with the LTA and to comply with and on the matter shall be final. uphold throughout the County the LTA Rules and the LTA Disciplinary Code and the rules and regulations of any person or body to which the LTA is registered or 4.3 Any person who wishes to become a Member must complete an on-line registration or affiliated; submit an application in such form as the Management Committee shall decide. Subject (c) subject to the LTA Rules and the LTA Disciplinary Code, to make, amend and to rule 4.1, election to membership shall be at the sole discretion of the Management revoke rules and regulations for the control and governance of the Game in Committee. the County and for the disciplining of players, officials, coaches and others involved within the Game, and to comply with and uphold these rules; 4.4 Each Member agrees as a condition of membership of the Association and association (d) to accept all duties and powers delegated to it by the LTA and to appoint a with the LTA: representative for the County to the Council of the LTA to express his own (a) to be bound by and subject to these rules (as in force from time to time); views and those of the County at meetings of the LTA in accordance with any (b) to be bound by and subject to the LTA Rules and the LTA Disciplinary Code; and rules, regulations or bye-laws of The Association; (c) to ensure that its underlying members, any unlicensed and unregistered (e) subject to the LTA Rules, the LTA Disciplinary Code and the LTA’s wider coaches and, so far as reasonably practicable, players using its facilities (the jurisdiction, to consider and resolve disputes, and enforce any award or decision, “Member’s connected parties”) are bound by and subject to the LTA Rules and arising in connection with the Game in the County or otherwise delegated to it by the LTA Disciplinary Code by obtaining the formal agreement of the Member’s the LTA and to provide by these rules, regulations, bye-laws or otherwise for a connected parties, as a condition of membership, association, registration, process to govern such disputes; election or as otherwise appropriate, to be bound by and subject
63 64 to the LTA Rules and the LTA Disciplinary Code, such agreement to contain an 5.6 The annual subscription fee of Members referred to in rule 4.1 shall include the amount, if express acknowledgement that the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 any, payable in respect of benefits or services provided by the LTA. applies and that the LTA can enforce any breach at its option and in its sole discretion. 5.7 Any Member referred to in rule 4.1 whose first subscription remains unpaid for one calendar month after the receipt of notice of membership, or whose annual subscription in 4.5 Rule 4.4 confers a benefit on the LTA and is intended to be enforceable by the LTA by any subsequent year remains unpaid by 28 February, shall, if the LTA so resolves, cease virtue of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. For the avoidance of doubt, to be eligible for grants and other advantages offered to Members by the LTA. the Members do not intend that any term of these rules, apart from rule 4 should be enforceable, by virtue of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999, by any person 5.8 Any Member whose subscription fee is not paid by such date as the Management who is not a Member. Committee shall decide each year shall be deemed to have resigned his membership of the Association. 4.6 The Management Committee may terminate the membership (and so association) of any person, or impose any other sanction they determine to be appropriate, in connection with 5.9 For all other categories of membership, as described in 4.8, an annual subscription will be the breach of any condition set out in this rule. The LTA may terminate the association of payable as determined by the Management Committee. any person, or impose any other sanction it determines to be appropriate, in connection with the breach of any condition set out in this rule. Rule 6 shall not apply to such 5.10 The Management Committee shall have the power to expel a Member from the termination. Association if in its sole discretion it determines it would be in the best interests of the Association to do so: 4.7 A Member may withdraw from membership of the Association on giving three months (a) A Member shall not be expelled unless he is given 14 days’ written notice, notice in writing to the Association. Membership shall not be transferable in any event and which may be by electronic transmission with such notice containing details of shall cease immediately on death or dissolution. the complaint that has been served. (b) The Member shall be given an opportunity to appear before the Management 4.8 The Association may also admit as members of the Association : Committee to answer complaints made against him and must not be expelled (a) The President of the Association unless at least two-thirds of the Management Committee then present vote in (b) Honorary Past Presidents favour of his expulsion. (c) Honorary Life Vice-Presidents (d) Individual subscribers 6. The Management Committee (e) Friend members (f) Members of committees 6.1 The Association shall be managed by a Management Committee consisting of not less (g) Such other clubs, individuals or organisations as the Management Committee than 5 and subject to a maximum of 12 individuals. The members of the Management shall decide shall be entitled to become members Committee may exercise all the powers of the Association for the purpose of the management of the Association. No person may serve on the Management Committee If a person ceases to hold any of the posts named above they shall automatically cease to unless they are a member of either an entity within the County (as described in 4.1) or of be member of the Association unless entitled to be under 4.1. the British Tennis Membership Scheme or of any such similar scheme operated by the LTA. This Rule shall not apply to the President or Trustees of the Association. Of those listed in 4.8, only the President and Members of the Management Committee may vote at annual general meetings and extraordinary general meetings. 6.2 The following shall be members of the Management Committee: (a) the President 5. Registration fee and subscription (b) the Chairman (c) the Vice-Chairman 5.1 The annual subscription for each type of Member referred to in rule 4.1 shall be (d) the County Secretary determined from time to time by the Management Committee and shall be effective for (e) the Treasurer (the Finance sub-committee Chairman) that year. Such annual subscription may exceed the minimum annual subscription (f) the Senior Development sub-committee Chairman described below. (g) the Junior Development sub-committee Chairman (h) the Sponsorship and Publicity sub-Committee Chairman 5.2 The minimum annual subscription for each Member referred to in rule 4.1, which shall be (i) the County representative on the LTA Council deemed to include any taxation which may be payable thereon, shall be calculated by (j) the Club Development sub-committee Chairman multiplying the number of courts of each surface to which that Member has “regular access” (whether through a lease, user agreement and/or such other arrangement or 6.3 The Association agrees that each member of the Management Committee, will be understanding) by the applicable “court fee”. Court fees shall be determined by the LTA; required, as a condition of election or appointment, to agree to be bound in writing by and regular access means access on an exclusive basis for at least 15 hours per week (for at subject to these rules, the LTA Rules and the LTA Disciplinary Code, such agreement to least 40 weeks per year). contain an express acknowledgement that the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 applies and that the LTA and the Association can enforce any breach at its option and 5.3 In respect of Members referred to in rule 4.1 that do not have “regular access” to tennis in its sole discretion . courts, a fixed minimum annual subscription, determined annually by the TA,L shall apply. 6.4 The members of the Management Committee may delegate any of the powers which are 5.4 Unless the LTA determines otherwise on a case by case basis, the annual subscription conferred on them by these rules to such person, or committee, by such means (including fee of Members referred to in rule 4.1 in respect of each year to 30 September shall be by power of attorney), to such an extent, in relation to such matters and on such terms and payable between 1 October and the following 28 February. conditions as they think fit. If the members of the Management Committee specify, any such delegation may authorise further delegation of the members’ powers. The members 5.5 The annual subscription fee of Members referred to in rule 4.1 may be paid to the LTA as of the Management Committee may revoke any delegation or alter its terms and agent of the Association. conditions.
6.5 The County Secretary shall send to the Members each year a nomination form for the election of members of the Management Committee and those officers in the place of those retiring. 65 66 Those persons proposed to be nominated as members of Management Committee that 7. Proceedings of the Management Committee have arisen must be proposed and seconded by Members on the form p r e s c r i b e d by the Management Committee and the nomination must be submitted to the County 7.1 The Management Committee meetings shall be held as often as the Management Secretary by such date as the Management Committee shall prescribe each year. Committee thinks fit provided that there shall not be less than 4 meetings each year. Any member of the Management Committee may call a Management Committee meeting 6.6 If there is only one candidate nominated to fill any particular post, that candidate shall be by giving notice of the meeting to the other members of the Management Committee. declared elected unopposed for that particular post at the next annual general meeting. Notice of the meeting must be given to each member of the Management Committee but If there is more than one candidate for any particular post there shall be an election at the need not be in writing. annual general meeting for that position. Election shall be by simple majority of those present and entitled to vote. In the event of a tie, the President shall have the casting 7.2 The quorum of such meetings shall be 5. Unless a quorum is participating, no proposal is vote. to be voted on, except a proposal to call another meeting. If the total number of members of the Management Committee is less than the quorum required, the members 6.7 The Management Committee shall be elected at the annual general meeting in each of the Management Committee must not take any decision other than a decision to appoint year, and subject to termination of office by resignation, removal or otherwise, the further members of the Management Committee in accordance with rule 6.8, above. members remain in office until they or their successors are re-elected or elected (as the case may be) at the annual general meeting following their re-election or election (as the 7.3 The Chairman and the County Secretary shall have discretion to call emergency meetings case may be). Any person who has served 3 years on the Management Committee of the Management Committee if they consider it to be in the interests of the Association. should retire at the annual general meeting following but may stand for re-election. The County Secretary shall give all the members of the Management Committee not less than 10 days’ notice of a meeting. 6.8 In addition to the members elected or appointed in accordance with this rule 6, the Management Committee may co-opt up to 3 further persons who shall serve until the 7.4 The Chairman shall be the chairman of the Management Committee. Unless he is unwilling next annual general meeting. Co-opted members shall be entitled to vote at the meetings to do so, the Chairman shall preside at every meeting of the Management Committee at of the Management Committee. The Management Committee may also request which he is present. But if there is no person holding that office, or if the Chairman is specific presence of others at meetings including those appointed by the LTA to work unwilling to preside or is not present within five minutes after the time appointed for the within the County (LTA Tennis Development Manager or equivalent role). meeting, the Vice-Chairman shall preside. If there is no Vice-Chairman or if he is unwilling to preside, of if he is not present within five minutes after the time appointed for the 6.9 The Management Committee may appoint any person to fill any casual vacancy on the meeting, the members of the Management Committee present may appoint one of the Management Committee until the next annual general meeting when that person shall number to be chairman of the meeting. retire but shall be eligible for re-election. 7.5 Decisions of the Management Committee shall be made by a simple majority (and in the 6.10 Retiring members of the Management Committee may be re-elected. event of equality of votes the Chairman (or the acting chairman of that meeting) shall have a casting or additional vote). 6.11 A member of the Management Committee shall be deemed to have vacated office if: (a) he becomes bankrupt or makes any arrangement or composition with his 7.6 The Management Committee may from time to time appoint from among its number such creditors generally; or sub-committees as it considers necessary and may delegate to them such of the powers (b) a registered medical practitioner who is treating that person gives a written and duties of the Management Committee as the Management Committee may determine. opinion to the Management Committee stating that that person has become All sub-committees shall periodically report their proceedings to the Management physically or mentally incapable or acting as a member of the Management Committee and shall conduct their business in accordance with the provisions of these Committee and may remain so for more than three months; or rules which govern the taking of decisions by members of the Management Committee. (c) by reason of that person’s mental health, a court makes an order which The Management Committee may give the sub-committee directions which prevail over wholly or partly prevents that person from personally exercising any powers or these rules. rights which that person would otherwise have; or (d) he resigns his office by notice to the Association; or 7.7 The Management Committee shall be responsible for the management of the Association (e) he shall without sufficient reason for more than three consecutive meetings of and shall have the sole right of appointing and determining the terms and conditions of the Management Committee have been absent without permission of the service of employees of the Association. The Management Committee shall have the Management Committee and the Management Committee resolves that his power to enter into contracts for the purposes of the Association on behalf of all the office be vacated; or Members. (f) he is suspended from holding office or from taking part in any activity relating to the administration or management of the Association by a decision of the 7.8 The Management Committee may appoint Trustees, on such terms as the Management LTA; or Committee may think fit, to hold office until death or resignation unless removed from (h) he is requested to resign by all the other Management Committee members office by a resolution of the Management Committee. The Chairman from time to time is acting together. nominated as the person to appoint new Trustees within the meaning of Section 36 of the Trustee Act 1925. A new Trustee or new Trustees shall be nominated by resolution of 6.12 Any person accepting election or nomination to the Management Committee who has the Management Committee and the Chairman shall by deed duly appoint the person or any financial interest in the Game must, before his election or nomination, statein persons so nominated as the new Trustee or Trustees of the Association and the writing to the Association all such interests. Failure to do so will lead to automatic provisions of the Trustee Act 1925 shall apply to any such appointment. Any statement of disqualification from Management Committee membership. The Management fact in any such deed of appointment shall in favour of a person dealing with the Committee has the right to veto such an election if, in its opinion, it is not in the best Association or the Committee in good faith be conclusive evidence of the fact so stated. interests of the Game. The number of Trustees shall not be more than four or less than two.
7.9 The members of the Management Committee shall be entitled to an indemnity out of the assets of the Association for all expenses and other liabilities properly incurred by them in the management of the affairs of the Association.
67 68 7.10 Any member of the Management Committee may participate in a meeting of the meeting, the names of the persons proposed to be elected as members of the Management Committee by way of video conferencing or conference telephone or similar Management Committee for the ensuing year, at least 21 days before the meeting. The equipment which allows every person participating to hear and speak to one another accidental failure to give notice to any person entitled to notice, or the accidental omission throughout such meeting. A person so participating shall be deemed to be present in of any such details in any notice, shall not invalidate the proceedings at the meeting. person at the meeting and shall accordingly be counted in the quorum and be entitled to vote. Such a meeting shall be deemed to take place where the largest group of those 10.2 The quorum for the annual and extraordinary general meetings shall be 12 Members or participating is assembled or if there is no such group, where the chairman of the meeting one-tenth of the membership of the Association (whichever is the greater number). No is. business other than the appointment of the chairman of the meeting is to be transacted at the annual or extraordinary general meeting if the persons attending it do not constitute a 7.11 The Management Committee shall select each year the representative that the Association quorum. is entitled to nominate to serve on the Council of the LTA and to fill any casual vacancies that may occur in such representation. The Association agrees that its Councillor will be 10.3 The President shall preside at all annual and extraordinary meetings of the Association but required, as a condition of election, to agree to be bound in writing by and subject to these if he is not present within 15 minutes after the time appointed for the meeting or has rules, the LTA Rules and the LTA Disciplinary Code, such agreement to contain an express signified his inability to be present at the meeting, the Members present (and entitled to acknowledgement that the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 applies and that the vote) may choose one of the other members of the Management Committee present to LTA and the Association can enforce any breach at its option and in its sole discretion . preside and if no other member of the Management Committee is present or willing to preside the Members present (and entitled to vote) may choose one of their number to be 7.12 The Management Committee can authorise the award of County Colours in the form of a chairman of the meeting. colours badge (or other appropriate form) to persons on the recommendation of county captains. 10.4 If the persons attending an annual or extraordinary general meeting do not constitute a quorum within half an hour of the time at which the meeting was due to start, or if during a 8. Annual general meeting meeting, a quorum ceases to be present, the chairman of the meeting must adjourn it. The chairman of the meeting must adjourn the meeting if directed to do so by the meeting. 8.1 The annual general meeting of the Association shall be held at such time as the When adjourning an annual or extraordinary general meeting the chairman of the meeting Management Committee shall decide each year (in November/December) to transact the must specify the time and place to which it is adjourned or state that it is to continue at a following business: time and place to be fixed by the members of the Management Committee. The chairman must have regard to any directions as to the time and place of any adjournment which have (a) to approve the minutes of the previous meeting subject to any corrections and been given by the meeting. discussion of any matters arising; (b) to receive the Chairman’s report of the activities of the Association during the If the continuation of an adjourned annual or extraordinary general meeting is to take place previous year; more than 14 days after it was adjourned the Association must give at least 7 days notice (c) to receive and consider the accounts of the Association for the previous year, the to the persons to whom notice of the Association’s meetings is required to be given in auditor’s/independent accountant’s report on the accounts and the Honorary accordance with rule 12.1. Treasurer’s report as to the financial position of the Association; (d) to remove and elect the auditor/ independent accountant or confirm that he No business can be transacted at adjourned annual or extraordinary general meetings remain in office; which could not properly have been transacted at the meeting if the adjournment had not (e) to elect the members of the Management Committee; taken place. (f) to decide on any resolution which may be duly submitted in accordance with rule 8.2 below; 10.5 Members of the Management Committee may attend and speak at annual or extraordinary (g) to deal with any special matters which the Management Committee desires to general meetings, whether or not they are Members. The chairman of the meeting may bring before the membership. permit other persons who are not Members to attend and speak at a meeting.
8.2 Notice of any resolution proposed to be moved at the annual general meeting shall be 10.6 The County Secretary, or in his absence a member of the Management Committee, shall given in writing by the relevant Member or member of the Management Committee to the take minutes at annual and extraordinary general meetings. County Secretary not less than 28 days before the meeting. 11. Voting at annual and extraordinary general meetings 9. Extraordinary general meetings 11.1 Each Member present shall have one vote and resolutions shall be passed by a simple An extraordinary general meeting may be called at any time by the Management majority. In the event of an equality of votes the chairman of the meeting shall have a Committee and shall be called within 21 days of receipt by the County Secretary of a casting or additional vote. requisition in writing signed by not less than 6 voting Members stating the purposes for which the meeting is required and the resolutions proposed. If an extraordinary general 11.2 No objection may be raised as to the qualification of any person voting at a meeting meeting is called after receipt of a Members’ requisition the only business to be transacted except at the meeting or adjourned meeting at which the vote objected to is tendered, and at that meeting shall be the resolutions proposed in the requisition. If a Members’ every vote not disallowed at the meeting is valid. Any such objection must be referred to requisitioned meeting is not called before the expiry of a period of 21 days commencing on the chairman of the meeting. the date of receipt of the request, the Members requisitioning the meeting may call the meeting at any time before the expiry of a period of two months commencing on the date 11.3 Any Member not being an individual may by resolution of its committee authorise such of that request. person as it thinks fit to act as its representative at annual and extraordinary general meetings. A person so authorised is entitled to exercise the same powers on behalf of the 10. Procedures at the annual and extraordinary general meetings Member as that Member could exercise as if it was an individual Member.
10.1 The County Secretary shall send to each Member at his last known address written notice 11.4 There shall be no right for a Member to vote by proxy. No person may represent more than of the date, time and place of the annual or extraordinary general meeting together with the one Member. resolutions to be proposed thereat, and in the case of an annual general
69 70 12. Alteration of the rules 15.8 When so borrowing the Management Committee shall have power to raise in any way any sum or sums of money and to raise and secure the repayment of any sum or sums of These rules may be altered by resolution at an annual or extraordinary general meeting money in such manner and on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit, and in particular provided that the resolution shall not be passed unless carried by a majority of at least two- by mortgage of or charge upon or by the issues of debentures charged upon all or any part thirds of the Members present and entitled to vote at the general meeting, the notice of of the property of the Association. which contained particulars of the proposed alteration or addition. 15.9 The Management Committee shall have no power to pledge the personal liability of any 13. Regulations, Bye-laws and Standing Orders Member for repayment of any sums so borrowed. The Management Committee shall have power to make, repeal and amend such 15.10 The Trustees shall, at the discretion of the Management Committee, make such regulations, bye-laws and standing orders as it may from time to time consider necessary, dispositions of the Association’s property or any part thereof, and enter into and execute desirable or appropriate. Such regulations, bye-laws and standing orders shall have effect such agreements and instruments in relation thereto, as the Management Committee may until repealed by the Management Committee. deem proper for giving security for such moneys and the interest payable thereon.
14. Use of Facilities 16. Property The Association agrees that all unlicensed and unregistered coaches and, so far as 16.1 The property of the Association, other than cash at the bank, shall be vested in the reasonably practicable, players and other persons using the facilities of the Association or Trustees. They shall deal with the property as directed by resolution of the Management an associate will be required, as a condition of such use, to agree to be bound by and Committee and entry in the minute book shall be conclusive evidence of such a resolution. subject to these rules, the LTA Rules and the LTA Disciplinary Code, such agreement to contain an express acknowledgement that the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 16.2 The Trustees shall be indemnified by the Association and the Management Committee applies and that the LTA and the Association can enforce any breach at its option shall pay all costs, losses and expenses which any such Trustee may incur or for which he and in its sole discretion. may become liable by reason of any contract entered into or act or thing done by him in good faith as such Trustee in accordance with the instructions of the Management 15. Finance Committee or of an annual or extraordinary general meeting of the Association or otherwise in the discharge of his or their duties. The Management Committee may give to any 15.1 All moneys payable to the Association shall be received by the person authorised by the Trustee who has incurred or may be about to incur any liability at the request of or for the Management Committee to receive such moneys and shall be deposited in a bank account benefit of the Association such security by way of indemnity as may seem expedient. in the name of the Association. No sum (above an amount agreed by the Management Committee) shall be drawn from that account except by cheque signed by two of the three 17. Notices signatories who shall be the Chairman, County Secretary and Treasurer. Any moneys not required for immediate use may be invested as the Management Committee in its 17.1 The Association can send, make available or supply any notice, ballot paper, accounts, discretion thinks fit. document, or other information by personal delivery, by posting it to the intended recipients’ usual address, by sending it or supplying it in electronic form to an address notified by the 15.2 Subject to rule 18.3, the income and property of the Association shall be applied only intended recipient to the Association or by making it available on a website and notifying the in furtherance of the objects of the Association and no part thereof shall be paid by way of intended recipient of its availability in accordance with this rule. bonus, dividend or profit to any Member. 17.2 If any notice or other information is left by the Association at the intended recipient’s usual 15.3 The Management Committee shall have power to authorise the payment of remuneration, address, it is treated as being received on the day it was left. honorarium and expenses to any officer, member of the Management Committee, Member or employee of the Association and to any other person or persons for services 17.3 If any notice or other information is sent by the Association by post, it is treated as being rendered to the Association. The remuneration of a member of the Management received the day after it was posted if first class post was used, or 72 hours after it was Committee, Member or employee of the Association or other person may take any form and posted if first class post was not used. In proving that any notice or other information was may include any arrangements in connection with the payment of a pension, allowance or received, it is sufficient to show that the envelope was properly addressed and put into the gratuity, or any death or sickness or disability benefits to, or in respect of that person. postal system with postage paid.
15.4 The Association may pay any reasonable expenses that members of the Management 17.4 If any notice or other information was sent using electronic means, it is treated as being Committee properly incur in connection with their attendance at meetings of the received on the day it was sent. In the case of notices or other information available on a Management Committee or at annual or extraordinary general meetings of the Association website, the notice or other information is treated as being received on the day on which it or otherwise in connection with the exercise of their powers and the discharge of their was made available on the website, or, if later, the day on which the notice of availability is responsibilities in relation to the Association. treated as being received by the intended recipient in accordance with this rule.
15.5 The financial transactions of the Association shall be recorded in such manner asthe 18. Dissolution Management Committee thinks fits by the Treasurer. 18.1 A resolution to dissolve the Association shall only be proposed at an extraordinary general 15.6 Full accounts of the financial affairs of the Association shall be prepared each year. meeting and shall only be passed if carried by a majority of at least three-quarters of the A report on these accounts shall be prepared by an auditor/independent accountant. The Members present and entitled to vote. accounts must be made available to every Member when notice concerning the annual general meeting is given. 18.2 The dissolution shall take effect from the date of the resolution and the members of the Management Committee shall be responsible for the winding-up of the assets and liabilities 15.7 The Management Committee may borrow and raise money in any manner on behalf of the of the Association. Association for the purposes of the Association from time to time at its own discretion but with the sanction of an annual or extraordinary general meeting for any sum exceeding one 18.3 Any property remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Association hundred thousand pounds (£100,000). shall be paid or distributed as determined by the Management Committee to the LTA, any other non-profit making body with similar objects or any tennis related charity.
71 72 2018 County Schools Tennis Roundup Junior Winter Leagues 2017/18
Boys Event, Hosted by Malvern College. We continued to run our Junior Winter Leagues in the County. This time all leagues ran from September 2017 to March 2018, apart from the 8U which split across the 2 sepa- 14U Boys rate terms. Winners: Stuart Shannon & Cameron Owen (Bromsgrove School) Runners up: Sam Laidler & Sam Cassidy (The Chase) Numbers of entries are pretty consistent and particularly for the 12U and 16U age groups it provided an opportunity for players to continue competing, representing their club 16U Boys across the winter. Winners: Hans Baare-Schmidt & George Blackburn (Malvern College) Runners up: Alexey Artemov & George Batyrev (Malvern College) Winners Runner up 16U Boys Manor Park Stouport Girls Event, Hosted by Malvern St James. 16U Girls Stourbridge 12U Boys Grp A Stourbridge Droitwich 14U Girls 12U Boys Grp B Manor Park Redditch Winners: Isabelle O’Connor & Lucy McLoughlin (Bromsgrove School) 10U Boys Grp A Redditch Runners up: Anabel Crowder & Isabelle Jones (Bromsgrove School) 10U Boys Grp B Pershore 10U Girls Hereford David Lloyd Worcester 16U Girls 9U Girls Redditch Hereford Winners: Bobby Mekushina & Claudia Bullock (Bromsgrove School) Runners up: Milly Short & Lucy Short (Kings School) Autum 2017 8U Grp A Pershore Manor Park 8U Grp B Manor Park David Lloyd Worcester Spring 2018 8U Grp A Droitwich Hereford 8U Grp B Manor Park Hereford
Team Tennis Schools 2018
The Scott Cup: Girls Winners Boys Winners Winner: Stuart Shannon (Bromsgrove School) Year 7 & 8 Div 1 Bromsgrove School The Chase, Malvern Runner Up: Hans Baare-Schmidt (Malvern College) Year 7 & 8 Div 2 Bredon Hill Academy Year 9 & 10 Div 1 Bromsgrove School Malvern College The Smyth Cup: Year 9 & 10 Div 2 Bromsgrove School Bromsgrove School Winner: Georgie Jeynes-Cupper (Bromsgrove) Runner Up: Claudia Bullock (Bromsgrove) Pictured is the Bromsgrove School Yr 9 & 10 team who played in the regional finals. The team beat Moreton Hall in the semi finals before losing to Leicester Grammar School in the finals.
73 74 2018 Junior County Cup Reports
9U Boys and Girls Captain: Luke Pettit & Mark Smout Played: Staffordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire
Team: Theo Houston, George Hadley, Felix Shennan, Oliver Badger, Isabelle Pioli, Daisy Williams, Ava Clive, Sophie Glinos Result: 2nd place
10U Boys 10U Girls Captain: Tony Ravenscroft Captain: Luke Pettit Played: Staffordshire, North Wales, Played: Staffordshire, North Wales, South Wales, Warwickshire Shropshire Team: Toby Ward, Ollie Dieppe, Alfie Team: Maya Hart, Izzy Pioli, Oliwia Mills, Theo Houston Sztorc Result: 3rd place Result: 5th place
12U Boys 12U Girls Captain: Steve Barnett Captain: Luke Pettit Played: Staffordshire, North Wales, Played: Staffordshire, North Wales, War- South Wales wickshire, South Wales Team: Harley Jones, Sam Laidler, Team: Josie Ward, Caoimhe Guppy, James Stanford, Sam Clements Bethany Pye, Sophia Jenkins- Howard Result: 2nd place Result: 1st place
14U Boys 14U Girls Captain: Steve Barnett Captain: Tony Ravenscroft Played: Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Played: Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Mid- Staffordshire dlesex Team: Joe Hart, Tom Round, Stuart Team: Paulina Jurkowska, Latesha Shannon, Scott Mortimer, Harvey Grant, Josie Ward and Caoimhe Ravenscroft, James Stanford Guppy Result: 3rd place Result: 4th place
18U Boys 18U Girls Captain: Mike Langston Captain: Steve Barnett Played: Nottinghamshire, Cumbria, Played: Bedfordshire, Cornwall, Northum- Norfolk berland Team: Alex Maggs, Billy Wright, Alex Team: Kate Horsburgh, Katy Lewin, Imo- Pavel, Alfie Cook, George Cook, gen Sinclair, Lucie Palmer, Imo- Herbie McKenna, Joe Wherry, gen Looker, Paulina Jurkowska, Matt Sime Latesha Grant
Result: Result: 2nd place
75 76 Around the Two Counties in 2018
77 78 2018 Herefordshire & Worcestershire Road to Wimbledon
Whilst the Wimbledon Men’s and Ladies Finals were taking place at SW19, Hereford- shire & Worcestershire 14U junior players were battling it out to win The Road to Wim- bledon County Finals.
Eight girls and eighteen boys gathered on the courts at Manor Park to try and take the title and win a place at the National Finals at The All England Club, Wimbledon. The weather was perfect and competition was tight.
Eventually the winners emerged:
Event Winner Runner-up Girls Hollie Ashford (Redditch) Isabelle O’Connor (Bromsgrove) Boys Ryan Price (Hereford) Harley Ravenscroft (Redditch)
Girls Con. Mia Enright (Wythall) Boo Vale (Wythall) Boys Con. Sam Cassidy (Manor Park) Jamie Widdowson (Worcester)
79 80 LTA Rules for County Eligability 2018 Team Tennis Herefordshire & Worcestershire
A player is qualified to represent the County in competition if: In H&W we had 114 teams from 19 clubs take part in this National event which is run by the LTA. Included in this number were 21 men’s teams and 7 ladies teams with 86 a. (i) he is a British citizen in accordance with the British Nationality Act 1981; or teams ranging from 8U – 18U. (ii) he is qualified to represent Great Britain under ITF Bye-Laws 4,5, and 4.6 or (iii) Great Britain has been his permanent place of residence for a period of twenty four consecutive months, (twelve months in the case of juniors) immediately preceding the Junior Winners relevant match or competition; and 8U Mixed Division 1 Hereford Whitecross Tennis Club b. 8U Mixed Division 2 Group A Droitwich Tennis Club (i) his place of birth or permanent residence at date of birth is in such County; or 8U Mixed Division 2 Group B Redditch Tennis Club (ii) his place of permanent residence has for at at least one year immediately preceding the 9U Mixed Division 1 David Lloyd Bromsgrove match or competition (six months in the case of juniors) been in such County; or (iii) at any time his place of permanent residence has for a period of five consecutive years 9U Mixed Division 2 Droitwich Tennis Club been in such County; or 10U Mixed Division 1 Pershore Tennis Centre (iv) he is serving full time in the British Regular Armed Forces and he has resided in such 10U Mixed Division 2 Droitwich Tennis Club County for at least six months immediately preceding the match or competition; or he/she 12U Boys Division 1 Droitwich Tennis Club is the spouse or child of such a person and he/she has so resided with his/her spouse or 12U Boys Division 2 Group A Worcester Tennis Club parent. 12U Boys Division 2 Group B David Lloyd Worcester The above provisions are subject to the following:- 12U Boys Division 2 Group C Wythall Tennis Club 12U Girls Division 2 Hereford Whitecross Tennis Club c. (i) War service or conscripted service under orders of the government shall be held not to 14U Boys Division 1 Manor Park Club break any period of residential qualification. 14U Boys Division 2 Redditch Tennis Club (ii) A player who has once played under the birth qualification in (b) (i) may not exercise a 14U Girls Division 2 David Lloyd Worcester birth qualification in another County in the event of change of boundary having taken 16U Boys Division 2 Redditch Tennis Club place since the date of birth. 16U Girls Division 2 Stourport Tennis Club (iii) A player who has once played under either (b) (ii) or (iii) may continue to do so until such time as he exercises any qualification in respect of an other County when he shall forfeit 18U Boys Division 1 Bromsgrove Tennis Club all residential County qualifications previously exercised. 18U Boys Division 2 Barnt Green Tennis Club (iv) No player may represent more than one County in any one competition and no player may represent a County if he has exercised a qualification in respect of another County Senior Winners during the previous twelve months (six months in the case of juniors). Men's Open Division 1 Manor Park Club (v) A player is deemed to have represented another County if he has been nominated to play a match for that County and has accepted such nomination, and to have played in a Men's Open Division 2 Droitwich Tennis Club County competition if his entry for the same has been accepted. Men's Open Division 3 Manor Park Club (vi) A British citizen born abroad is entitled to adopt the County birth qualification of either Men's Open Division 4 Worcester Tennis Club parent (but this election may only be made once). Women's Open Division 1 Droitwich Tennis Club (vii) Any person who, following a change of boundary or of the division of grouping counties Women's Open Division 2 David Lloyd Bromsgrove under these Rules, acquires a qualification for a County for which he was not qualified immediately prior to such change, is subject to (c) (ii and (iv) permitted to adopt and exercise such qualification (or, subject to the consent of the Association, another qualification to which he is entitled) on the next occasion when he exercises a County Other H&W Leagues qualification, notwithstanding that he may have exercised a different County qualification during the previous twelve months (six months in the case of juniors); and in the event of Pershore Tennis Centre – Ladies Indoor League his playing in one County competition while another County competition in which he has The two Ladies Indoor Leagues run from October to April, during term time, on a played is still in progress he is permitted until the end of the competition which started first Tuesday and Thursday. Contact PTC Manager, Pam Adams on 01386 556677. to represent the one County in one competition and the other County in the other. (viii) Residence at or in connection with an educational or training establishment does not itself Malvern Mixed and Ladies League - sponsored by Poynder Tennis Squash Ltd constitute a residential qualification. Played at MACIT from the middle of September to the end of March. Contact Jane Poynder on 01684 574435 If you have any doubts, or queries regarding your eligibility to play for the County, please do not hesitate to contact the County office. Kidderminster & District Tennis League The league comprises of men’s and mixed divisions Contact Rachel Truswell on [email protected] 81 82 NFU MUTUAL BROMSGROVE ARE PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH HEREFORDSHIRE & To all our Sponsors and Corporate Patrons WORCESTERSHIRE TENNIS
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83 84 2019 Calendar Herefordshire & Worcestershire LTA Coaches
Date Event Level 5 March 1 - 3 18&U Junior County Cup Simon Corbishley 07940 916146 Pershore Tennis Centre Lee Cowan 07969 740702 Droitwich March 13 East Fixtures Meeting - Worcester 7.00 pm Nicola Hall 01886 821207 Manor Park March 18 West Fixtures Meeting - Hereford 7.00 pm Chris Marlow 07834 826524 Manor Park Jane Poynder 07831 553130 Manor Park Daniel Thorp 07932 522156 April 27 Seniors Doubles County Championships (35 & Over) - Manor Park Level 4 May 4 - 6 14 & Under Junior County Cup - Qualifying Steven Bauer 07866 285177 Pershore Tennis Centre May 18 - 19 Great British Tennis Weekend Allen Benbow 07779 292380 David Lloyd Bromsgrove Jonathan Bradshaw 07968 469995 Worcester Tennis Club May 18 TBC Schools County Doubles - Boys and Girls Y9/Y11 Mike Buck [email protected] Goodrich May 19 TBC Scott and Smyth Cups (Schools Singles Competition) Ben Buckley 07790 061085 Boughton Park May 17 - 19 14 & Under Junior County Cup - Finals Andrew Crowther 07788 572974 Evesham Paul Cowie 07969 815908 Barnt Green May 25 - 26 10 & Under Junior County Cup - Qualifying Chris Friend 07968 374919 Andrew Griffiths 07971 182664 Hereford Whitecross June 7 - 9 10 & Under Junior County Cup - Finals James Griffiths 07973 666793 Bromsgrove June 8 - 16 The Open Nottingham Natalie O’Brien 07531 223191 Manor Park Luke Pettit 07487 710447 Bromsgrove June 15 County Mixed Tournament - Manor Park Chris Probyn-Skinner 07813 071937 Manor Park June 15 - 22 Nature Valley Classic (Edgbaston) Tony Ravenscroft 07969 649092 Redditch Tennis Club June 17 - 23 Fever Tree Championships (Queen’s Club) Andrew Reynolds 07905 216902 Littletons Tennis Club Dean Swingler 07738 639010 David Lloyd Worcester June 21 - 29 Nature Valley International (Eastbourne) June 29 - 30 12 Under Junior County Cup - Qualifying Level 3 Zoe Ashman 07708 143024 Belbroughton Steve Barnett 07814 534998 Hereford Whitecross July 1 - 14 Wimbledon Championships Luci Cain 07902 231158 Eardisley July 13 - 14 14U Road To Wimbledon County Finals Chris Davis 07547 105593 Barnt Green July 12 - 14 12 Under Junior County Cup - Finals James Douglas-Osborn 07500 723887 David Lloyd Worcester Jazzamay Drew 07826 949650 Pershore Tennis Centre July 20 - 21 Great British Tennis Weekend Doug Evans 07796 948803 July 21 - 27 Malvern Open Tournament – Grade 3 Ryan Hardiman 07703 783808 Manor Park July 23 - 26 Summer Inter-County Cup Mike Langston 07963 477949 Pershore Tennis Centre Tina Manning 07761 533523 Boughton Park Jamie Nolan 07972 944288 David Lloyd Bromsgrove August 3 - 4 Ladies 35 & Over Inter-County Championships Guy Ramus 07807 116963 Pershore Tennis Centre August 11 - 17 Road To Wimbledon National Finals Lucy Sanders 07713 463586 Manor Park August 17 9 & Under Junior County Cup Mark Smout 07984 094856 David Lloyd Worcester Gerard Tilt 07732 609596 Stourport August 24 - 25 Men’s 35 & Over Inter-County Championships James Troth 07470 022128 David Lloyd August 24 - 25 Men’s & Ladies County Championships Singles & Doubles (Open Age Group) Anthony Wright 07842 038548 Kidderminster August 26 - 31 H&W CFS County Closed Championships Please note that the above list was accurate at the time of print. September 10 Winter Fixtures Meeting - Manor Park 7.00 pm All the coaches are either Accredited Plus (previously known as Licensed) or Accred- September 22 Seniors Singles County Championships (35 & Over) - Manor Park ited (previously known as registered). October 12 Annual Presentation Evening, Worcester County Cricket Club If you are interested in gaining a coaching qualification please visit the LTA website www. lta.org.uk or contact the County Office on 01684 577243. November 10 - 17 ATP World Tour finals November 22 - 24 Winter Inter County Cup November 27 AGM - Manor Park 85 86 Our inspiration is you
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