YORKSHIRE TENNIS

THE YORKSHIRE TENNIS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Presented at the Annual General Meeting 11th December 2017 DOWNLOAD THE APP! DISCOVER THE NEW APP FROM BABOLAT. www.babolat.com/app The app that lets you take tennis with you wherever you go.

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FOREWORD President’s Address 2 Chairman’s Report 3

Statement from Head of LTA 5 North Region

REPORTS Club, Community, County and 6 Education Committee Report

Competition Committee Report 10

Initiative Committee Report 13

RESULTS Performance Committee Report 14 including summary of County Cups, County Championships and Veterans

The Aegon British Tennis Awards 2016 19

The Yorkshire County Tennis Awards 2017 20

FINANCE Treasurers Report 21 Financial Statement 22

Registered Venues 24

THE TEAM YLTA Officials 26 Patrons and Life Patrons 28

LTA North Region Staff Team 29

YLTA Initiative 30

Obituaries 31

APPENDIX Winter and Summer County Cups, Aegon County Cup reports and Yorkshire County Seniors 33

Cover photos: (front) Paul Jubb at Pelican Park, Hull East; (back) Men’s Over 35s team (top left); Girls Under 14s team (top centre); Girls Under 12s team (top right); Yorkshire Ladies team (bottom right); Competitors at Yorkshire Veterans Championships (bottom left) The information contained in this report comes from a diverse range of sources. We try to pull it all together as best we can, but if there are any omissions or inaccuracies, please accept our apologies. Please make us aware of any such errors. 1 FOREWORD President’s Address

Sticking with the Ilkley theme On a sad note I attended the I also hosted Presidents funerals of two distinguished Day which I dedicated to volunteers in former President celebrating District Tennis. Gordon Lancaster and world- For me District Tennis is the renowned Umpire and Vice backbone of competitive team President Malcolm Huntington tennis in Yorkshire and I met MBE, who both sadly passed some fantastic people who as away earlier this year. volunteers work tirelessly on behalf of their District. I used As President I have continued the opportunity to update to be a member of several them on Yorkshire Tennis committees. These meetings and how their Clubs could provide an excellent insight benefit from initiatives such as into the excellent work going Chris Day – President, Advantage Yorkshire. The event on within Yorkshire Tennis Yorkshire Tennis went extremely well, and we and I would like to thank our now have a good network of hardworking Committee District Volunteers. Chairs – Don Stewart, Carolyn It has been an interesting and Rothwell, Karen Mitchell, enjoyable year as President of Community tennis continues Ian Hargreaves and John Yorkshire Tennis. One of my to be a priority and I was Ramsbottom – who do such a highlights was being asked to invited to the official opening splendid job. Last, but certainly present trophies to winners of Costello Park Community not least, I must thank our of the Ilkley Aegon Challenger Tennis facility, Hull, which has Chairman John Crowther who event which is a fantastic benefited from funding and I know works tirelessly on tournament and is now a firm now has several new courts. behalf of Yorkshire Tennis and fixture in the pre-Wimbledon This is an excellent example is leading us forward to what grass court calendar. The ‘icing of how partnership working hopefully will be even greater on the cake’ was presenting a can improve tennis within the achievements. trophy to doubles specialist community. Leander Paes who happens to Over the last year I have be one of my all-time favourite I got to see some fantastic managed to visit and play players. tennis, having attended at several clubs around most days at the Yorkshire the county. For me it is Tennis Championships, and important to keep “hitting a I was delighted to present tennis ball” and, in doing so, I trophies to the winners. have represented my club in The Championships go from matches, supported the County strength to strength and Veterans Tournament at Chapel I would like to thank Dave Allerton and was honoured to Kitchen, who once again did represent Yorkshire Veterans a fantastic job as referee and in County matches. organiser, and his team. Thanks also go to partners at My one regret is not watching LTA Region, to our hardworking as many of our County teams admin team, to sponsors as I would have liked and, and patrons who support unfortunately, I missed out on Yorkshire Tennis, to all our seeing our Under 12 and Under volunteers, to district and club 14 County juniors winning their officials and, finally, to parents National titles which was a whose commitment is greatly fantastic achievement. appreciated. 2 Chairman’s Report

financial reserves being Our new and exciting reduced to circa £250,000 programme has been named over three years allowing Advantage Yorkshire and has for an annual spend of over seven different elements, £200,000 per year. namely:

We recognise that the 1. A small grants programme Management Committee, of £100,000 per year through the Council, is awarded in two six monthly accountable to our members tranches of £50,000. and that the Annual Report 2. An enhanced interest free should reflect that approach loan offer of up to £25,000 along with recognition of sitting alongside requiring players and volunteers increasing contribution from who have made amazing John Crowther – Chairman, the club. The loan scheme contributions in the year. Yorkshire Tennis provides for the last two We have also taken the payments to be treated as Now in my third year as your opportunity to update the a grant, subject to specific Chairman, it is good to report Annual Report to better reflect conditions. that our strategy is taking hold what we do across a wide 3. A registration fee rebate with many of our members range of activities by including of up to 50%, subject to seizing advantage of a new sections from the following the club meeting the LTA’s comprehensive offering of committees: County, Club, Safeguarding Standards. support. At an away day in Community and Education January, the Management committee, Talent and 4. Work to establish a network Committee undertook a Performance ID committee, of talented and committed substantial review of tennis in Competitions and the Initiative coaches. Yorkshire and what we needed committee. Individual match to do to advance our three reports from captains are still 5. The establishment of the objectives of: available and can viewed on ‘Tramlines’ newsletter and our website or in the digital a general enhanced focus 1. More people playing tennis version of this report. on better communications in our member clubs with our members and Our progress can be players. 2. More clubs in membership summarised as follows: 6. The introduction of an 3. Working towards Yorkshire Objective 1: The measurement Associated Membership County Cup teams being of the number of people category to attract schools ranked in the top three in playing tennis in our clubs will into a relationship with us. Great Britain by 2021. come in early 2018 when the 7. The introduction of a results of club registration are It was recognised that network of Hub Clubs to known and we will report back Yorkshire Tennis has underpin county training by to you in due course. substantial resources and widening the net for talent just keeping ‘money in the Objective 2: We have seven into populated areas around bank’ does not advance the more clubs in membership the County. achievement of our objectives. (from 157 to 164) It was decided and then Progress has been good and approved by Council to launch Objective 3: Yorkshire is I feel the pace of change an ambitious programme currently ranked 4 (was 5) in is accelerating with more that would see the County’s the County Cup race. clubs coming to us for both

3 Chairman’s Report loans and grants. The 50% tournament. This is great registration fee rebate scheme news for Yorkshire Tennis has seen a dramatic rise and enables coaches, in the number of Yorkshire players and fans to watch club personnel/volunteers international standard undergoing the necessary LTA tennis every year for the safeguarding training. foreseeable future.

Our CCCE sub-committee has Kyle Edmund, Yorkshire’s assessed its first round of highest ranked player, grant and loan applications continued to represent under the Advantage Yorkshire Great Britain in the banner and we are pleased Davis Cup and secured a that we have had slightly more year-end ranking of 50. applications than available We wish him well for a funds for the round which successful 2018 season evidences that clubs are ‘getting their act together’. Finally, I would like to thank many The roll out of Hub Clubs people who work and/ has been slower than I would or volunteer tirelessly have liked but we were in for Yorkshire Tennis. discussion with the LTA about From the members of a partnership in which we the Council, the President, the would use the services of Management Committee and John Loughton (LTA Regional the sub-committees. are important members of Training) as Yorkshire’s County the team and carry out many Performance Manager. This Our sponsorship programme administrative and support came about in September has been extremely successful functions which otherwise and John has already made this year and we should thank would have to be undertaken a difference in the extensive the Initiative Committee and by volunteers. planning that is needed for the the sponsors and patrons Our partnership with the LTA next year. We have also seen for their donations. With an through the Regional Team national success on court that additional £100,000 raised in underpins everything we do is reported more fully in this this way, it gives us so much and we work jointly to deliver report. more opportunity to invest in clubs and programmes as well the needs of Yorkshire tennis. We should congratulate Ilkley as support emerging talented Our thanks go to Paul Bennett, LTSC on their very successful players. Gavin Sutcliffe and Paul Sheard and professional management in particular for the way they of the Aegon Men’s and Ladies’ In July, we welcomed support us and encourage our Challengers. We provided Jess Redfearn (ex-LTA) as participation in their activities. £15,000 of sponsorship for Yorkshire Tennis’s Advantage their Outreach programme, Administrator, so that we I genuinely believe that the run in conjunction with the now have four part-time prospects for Yorkshire Tennis tournament, which attracted self-employed administrators. are excellent and we have over 1,700 children from Alison Steel continues to built the foundation for future schools all over the area. Their act as ‘Secretary’, Diane success. success has been rewarded Hutchinson as the County by the announcement that Training Administrator and the LTA has granted a 10 Trevor Reed acts as Specific year contract to continue the Projects Administrator. They 4 LTA North Region

Schools Competition – Y8 Boys Winners, Bradford Grammer School It is an example of best practice in County governance and support and the regional team are connected to so many initiatives and projects as we both look to support more clubs, venues, local authorities, communities and coaches to grow participation and develop Paul Bennett – Head of talent. In launching LTA North Region ‘Transforming British Tennis Together’ in June we will continue to work Yorkshire Tennis has had collaboratively so that an exceptional year. Having our support helps many launched its funding initiative volunteers and professionals ‘Advantage Yorkshire’, alike to access the funding Schools Competition – Y8 Girls Winners, the County, through its and wider opportunities Sheffield Girls High School engaged network of County available as we look to volunteers, is providing some invest together to increase very relevant support to the number of covered its registered associations courts and floodlight and venues and there are facilities creating strong some real success stories active networks which bring developing. together local partnerships.

Schools Competition – Y10 Girls Winners, Harrogate Ladies College

Schools Competition – Y10 Boys Winners, Braford Grammar School

5 REPORTS Club, Community, County & Education

An evidence-based a good source of new potential new approach for performance, helping to During 2016 we had drive forward on two of our experimented with new pilot three key objectives. approaches to club support, including support for new To embed this through coaches in establishing their Advantage Yorkshire, where business, support for small the small grants scheme clubs to attract coaches in extends the scope for the collective arrangements as type of initiative piloted under well as support under the YTF, it was then reinforced Yorkshire Tennis Fund (YTF) by inviting partner schools to to increase the links between join us in their own right. We clubs and schools. All of these hope that this soft introduction Don Stewart, had proved successful. And will entice schools to think Chairman then, in the early part of 2017, about full membership as the we set about designing a whole relationships flourish and the new approach to club support advantages of access to the 2017 has been a busy year for which would be launched in full range of support become the Club, Community, County May under the Advantage apparent. and Education Committee Yorkshire banner. (CCCE). With the retirement At the time of writing two of longstanding Councillor Key to this new package of schools have signed up as John Forster, whose wise support is putting the control Associate Members with counsel was much valued, the back into the hands of clubs by another three known to be in committee’s membership was giving them: rebates on their process. This direct inclusion re-jigged to include a new face LTA registration fees; access of schools for the first time from education, Charlie Linfield to small scale grants up to has strengthened our links from Bradford Grammar £5,000; access to interest to education on top of the School, as well as new free loans with reduced continuing success of our Councillor Richard Simpson requirements for match inter-schools competitions in from Malton. funding; and a new ‘Associate’ North and West Yorkshire. We Membership category to will continue to look to expand encourage schools to become these in the South and the East members of our association in of the County as time goes on. their own right. Loans The importance of schools The interest free loans scheme The specific inclusion of continues to be popular with the Associate Membership clubs. At 30 September 2017 category was designed as we have £186,200 worth of a direct signal to clubs and loans out with clubs, and an schools that we want to additional £120,000 on offer. reinforce the links between Some of these are part of them. Our previous work much bigger projects which through YTF and through have Sport England and / or school based competitions had LTA funding included. Some are shown clearly that good links smaller scale but nevertheless between schools and clubs very important to the clubs are a powerful driver of new involved. Some examples are members for clubs as well as shown in the pictures opposite. 6 Clubs supported by Advantage Yorkshire grants and loans – Doncaster Tennis Club

7 REPORTS Club, Community, County & Education

Clubs supported by Advantage Yorkshire grants and loans – Beauchief Tennis Club

Grants Trends result of membership fees The introduction of small Many of the projects seeking not being at the right level or scale grants has also proved funding from Yorkshire that dwindling membership popular with clubs across the Tennis in 2017 have centered is putting club futures at risk. spectrum of size and location. on lighting for courts, or At the instigation of CCCE, The offer to match fund every for court replacement and the LTA developed an online pound raised by clubs, up to resurfacing. What the trend tool for clubs to use which is a maximum of £5,000, has shows is that, for many clubs, available on the LTA website. clearly caught the imagination the long running issue of This allows clubs to enter a of many clubs and £102,000 putting aside enough money few simple facts about their worth of grants have been on an annual basis to ensure own clubs and then calculates funded since the principle of that they have the funds to the necessary sinking fund to grant-funding was adopted by replace court surfaces is still ensure that enough funding the Association. Many of these a problem. This suggests an will be available for court form part of much bigger underlying issue of the viability, replacement. We strongly urge projects revealing an exciting or rather lack of viability, of clubs to use this tool when level of investment in tennis in existing funding structures. In looking at their action plans Yorkshire. some cases this is simply the for the future. 8 The issue of safeguarding LTA regional team who have all communities to ensure that in sport generally has been shown a willingness to help as the demand for court time in the news for much of the we have developed our offer ensures the viability of the year. Whilst we are not the this year. Particular mention reduced offer. We will continue governing body for tennis (that should be made of Lauren to monitor the situation in the is the role of the LTA), CCCE has Salton who did a sterling job coming year. thought it right for Yorkshire in helping to set up our on Tennis as a membership line application processes for Completing the circle organisation to make sure that Advantage Yorkshire. Last but far from least, the all clubs we support should be addition this year of Bridget able to demonstrate that they Whilst we do have occasional Hutchinson and Jess Redfearn have the appropriate policies issues with some Local to the CCCE team has meant and practices in place before Authorities, these tend to be that, for the first time, we either the registration rebate the exception rather than the have been able to start to or new funding through grants rule. Many clubs are taking seriously address the issue of and loans is made available. We advantage of local authority the monitoring and evaluation will continue to pursue best objectives in relation to health of the support that CCCE practice in this area in 2018 and and well being by adjusting makes available to clubs. Jess beyond. their offer towards mixed and Bridget will be following ability sports and addressing up all the support awarded to The difficulty many clubs specific disability issues. CCCE clubs to see how the money face in attracting a coach or had a presentation from the has been spent; to look at the coaches of the right quality Tennis Foundation during the results achieved with it; and to and experience to their clubs year which has helped to see how the investment has to help members improve their strengthen our understanding helped to deliver our three game has also been raised in this area. objectives of more people this year. Clearly the funding playing tennis in Yorkshire; package available through Where specific issues have more clubs in membership Advantage Yorkshire can be arisen with Local Authorities of our association and our used by clubs to address we have worked together ambition to be at the top of particular concerns they have, with the LTA regional team the County Cup race. but there does also appear to address these. The most to be a structural issue in acute example of this has been Thanks the supply chain of coaches the future of Batley ITC which Overall, a busy but highly which needs to be addressed has struggled for economic productive year for CCCE. I at a national level. CCCE will stability for many years. KAL, am grateful for the support be taking this up with the the arms length organisation off all my colleagues on the LTA. We also want to explore running the centre had committee who give up their further the level of cooperation proposed to withdraw from time to respond to the needs between clubs and schools by tennis completely in favour of of our member clubs. including this on the Regional alternative leisure uses for the Tracker. This is work in facility. After much hard work progress. with the LTA and the Tennis Foundation, a decision was Partners recently made to reduce the Overall, our relationship number of courts from four with our communities and to two, and to restructure the at County level with the LTA running of tennis at the centre regional team continues to be in the hope that the facility can a strong one. We have a very be preserved. It will now be strong relationship with the up to the local tennis playing 9 REPORTS Competition

Chapel Allerton saw the aimed at getting younger Yorkshire Veterans’ event on unranked players into friendly its grass courts in August, with competition. Successful lovely summer weather for all Benenden Tennis Festivals have days except the ladies events been run at many clubs in the on the Tuesday. Matches were county celebrating specific able to be played indoors, Grand Slam tennis events. albeit in a reduced format, and the winners of the ladies A new adult circuit in the West event were presented with Yorkshire area has been trialled beautiful flowers by organiser and proved successful with Giles Hinchcliffe. Entries to over 89 active men and women all men’s and ladies were up players. Steve Batte is starting on previous years, but all age a men’s O50 doubles league Carolyn Rothwell, groups are encouraged to to run in the winter at Goole Chair enter, and Giles will do his best Tennis Centre on a Sunday. to accommodate the work All these events rely on the and leisure commitments The Yorkshire Leagues season skills and commitment of a of players with appropriate started in April with Leagues wide range of people from match start times. for Men and Ladies. A fixtures volunteers, coaches, Yorkshire meeting at John Charles Centre The 2017 Yorkshire Tennis Tennis and LTA staff, and for Sport sees captains and Championships at John Charles others. Yorkshire Tennis is so new league organiser Matt Centre for Sport ran from 26th grateful that we have such Tottey all in one place to sort August to 2nd September, willingness and we hope, as out fixtures, issues, and gain with organiser Dave Kitchen you read this, you will offer to valuable feedback about the and his team welcoming a help with an event. league. The men’s league has record number of entrants. dwindled to two divisions, The fine weather meant all whilst the ladies leagues stay matches could be played in healthy with three divisions. full, indoors and out, but the Matt has some ideas for finals events on Saturday changes for the 2018 season, 2nd September were indoors. and would like someone The high standard of tennis to help him who can be at was impressive for all the matches and venues to provide spectators, and the amazing feedback. Doncaster won Div 1 silverware and trophies on of the men’s and Huddersfield display were worthy prizes won Div 1 of the ladies. for the winners. Dave is keen to improve the event and has lots of ideas, but needs willing volunteers to expand this event to being the best County event in the country. Can you help?

Yorkshire continues to participate in the Road to Wimbledon and Aegon Team Tennis events and in local Team Challenges around the county

10 Yorkshire Tennis Championships 2017

The Championships were once Championships were, in terms the open age category for again held at John Charles of entries, the third largest in 2018. Tennis Centre, Leeds, during the the country. final week of August. The Championships as always Thank you to everyone who were played in a friendly yet The 2016 Championships won took part. competitive environment, ‘Regional Competition of the with some outstanding Year’ at the LTA Awards, so 2017 saw the continuation performances. Special mention 2017 had a tough act to follow of area qualifying events for must be given to Savannah and it didn’t disappoint! junior age groups. Many thanks Dada-Mascoll who had a to Diane Hutchinson, Steve clean sweep of under 14 titles This year saw a large increase Prime and Steve Turnbull (Singles, Doubles & Mixed). in participation from the for their help in promoting, previous year. This has been organising and running these Congratulations also to our the trend for the last three events. Plans are already in new first time open age County years and we hope to see this place to increase the number Champions, Jordan Reed- continue for 2018. The 2017 of events and to expand into Thomas and Jessica Dawson.

Yorkshire Singles Champions 2017 Jessica Dawson Men Jordan Reed-Thomas Ladies Jessica Dawson Boys U18 Matthew Clegg Girls U18 Orla Cooper Boys U16 Adam Hillerby Girls U16 Caitlin Ward Boys U14 Thomas Horsley Girls U14 Savannah Dada-Mascoll Boys U12 Sam Loughton Girls U12 Gabriella Lindley Boys U10 Joe Mazingham Girls U10 Sarah Copley Boys U9 Zak Lloyd Girls U9 Loretta Armane Boys U8 Gylo Barker-Dix Girls U8 Ffion Owen

11 Above (left) Matthew Clegg; Yorkshire Doubles Champions 2017 (centre) Jordan Reed-Thomas with Men Tom Davies & Josh Lazenby YLTA President Chris Day; (right) Orla Cooper Ladies Rebecca Turnbull & Rebecca Hill Boys U18 Josh Lazenby & Vishnu Pannikar Girls U18 Jessica Dawson & Jayanne Palma Mixed U18 Matthew Clegg & Chloe Chawner Boys U16 Ryan Carrick & Harry Ray Girls U16 Caitlin Ward & Savannah Dada-Mascoll Boys U14 Sam Loughton & Asa Stanley Girls U14 Caitlin Ward & Savannah Dada-Mascoll Mixed U14 Thomas Horsley & Savannah Dada-Mascoll Boys U12 Sam Loughton & Alex Tikhonov Girls U12 Millie Skelton & Gabriella Lindley Boys U10 Harry Abel & George Burgin Girls U10 Lily Cliff & Sarah Copley

Yorkshire Veterans Champions 2017 2017 Singles Champions Men’s Singles Over 40 Martin Calvert Men’s Singles Over 55 Paul Layfield Men’s Singles Over 65 Wilf Jessop 2017 Doubles Champions Men’s Doubles Over 40 Martin Calvert & Stuart Pedder Men’s Doubles Over 55 Paul Layfield & Peter Vann Men’s Doubles Over 65 Wilf Jessop & Alan Cockman Women’s Doubles Over 40 Rosie Connell & Audrey Reed

12 REPORTS Initiative

Pages 28 and 29 of this report raising funds and distribution details the Patron and Life of the ticket allowances made Patron benefits and lists the available to the County from members who are currently the LTA. Problems do occur on enjoying the benefits of the occasions and these are also schemes. Corporate members dealt with by the group at the (listed in the appendix) have debrief meeting. all contributed financially to Yorkshire Tennis in 2017 and The 2018 Wimbledon Ticket we thank all contributors most opt-in process has commenced sincerely for their generous and any British Tennis Member donations and support. who fails to opt-in by 23rd February 2018 would not be In January each year we eligible to win tickets from any John Ramsbottom, normally receive details of venue ballot. It should also Chairman our ticket allowances for be noted that venues would the forthcoming year as a be required to be registered County from the LTA and our no later than 30th November When Yorkshire Tennis January meeting decides on the 2017 in order to qualify for Committee structure changed breakdown of the Wimbledon Wimbledon 2018 tickets. in 2014 we formulated the ticket allocation between the Initiative Sub-Committee and various groups, ie Officials, Last year the donations from since then have currently Councillors, Team Captains, all sources, listed on pages 28 met twice a year (January Vice Presidents, Patrons, Life to 30, raised over £100,000 and September or October), Patrons Corporate Members for the first time and our The object of the initiative and any other Volunteers. objective is to increase each is to raise funds in order for year. Yorkshire Tennis to undertake The September/October the many activities detailed in meeting takes the form of Marketing the schemes this annual report. a debrief on all aspects of and any changes to the subscriptions were discussed at our September meeting but left in abeyance until the LTA have made the 2018 allowances available

We have put an administration process in place and analysis is undertaken on each of the items together with a questionnaire from the LTA which every County completes and returns to LTA by end of September 2017 in relation to the 2017 Championships,

Finally my thanks to Graham Snowden, Ian Hargreaves, Adrian Waite, John Crowther and Trevor Reed as their help is essential to the process.

13 REPORTS Performance Report

The Boy’s U10s and U12s both congratulations go to both had fantastic runs qualifying players and the best of luck in for the national finals and upcoming tournaments. The gaining 3rd (bronze position). framework can be found on the Yorkshire Tennis website. The Ladies and Men’s teams at Winter and Summer County County Training Cup fighting for promotion in their divisions and then From 2016 County training has looking at other counties had funds set aside to grow results during the competition training sessions through all ensuring that we were not age groups and to increase the relegated. Also our Senior amount of players at County teams where the 035s Men’s level. The sessions have been gained promotion to Division reduced in price to give all Karen Mitchell, players the same support. Chair One our Ladies O50s Ladies Champions of Div 1a going to As of September 2017, I am the play off and O60s Ladies pleased to introduce John What a fantastic year for winning promotion to Div 1. Loughton as Yorkshire County Yorkshire Tennis winning More details of all our County Performance Manager. After National titles, players gaining successes follow on with the negotiating with the LTA, ATP points as full time players individual captain’s reports on John has taken responsibility and our very own junior the digital version and tables of for county training, County teams winning County Cup our results, so please take time captains, selection and the Championships. Again the to read all about our teams. juniors came 1st at the Hildon implementation of the Hub Club Corby 12 Counties competition Of course all the above could Policy. This has been added played during October – March not happen without our County to his role as RPC with the at U10, U12, U14, U16 and Captains and Senior Co- LTA North Region, dedicating U18, where the scores from ordinators who work tirelessly a day a week to the County. all age groups are combined behind the scenes to make Yorkshire Tennis understands together to gain the overall Yorkshire Tennis successful at the importance of growing result. Our U9s competing in all our age groups and I would and building on our current the Orange Festival at Corby like to thank all of them for county training programme at was in preparation for their their hard work, commitment, all age groups and to prepare county cup held in Sunderland enthusiasm and time. Also a for the National Performance in August. huge thank you to Georgina Strategy announcement in Jackson for organising a 2018. Already our county has A special mention to the County tracksuit, available to seen John grow county training U14 Girls Team: Caitlin Ward, everyone who attends County and introduce more County Savannah Dada-Mascoll, training and competes. matches so that more players Jayanne Palma, Jessica can represent Yorkshire, to Dawson, Orla Cooper and A player support framework help our ambition to gain a top Phoebe Suthers won through has been set up for Yorkshire place in the County Cup race. qualifying to take their place in players who are embarking the national finals to become on full time playing careers A busy year for the Champions. Then the U12 and it has been fantastic to Performance, County Cup, Girls – Millie Skelton, Gabriella reward Luke Johnson who has Talent ID committee and I Lindley, Mia Sibley, Zara Man broken into the top 1000 ATP would like to thank all the and Isabella Gibson –followed rankings in September and members of the committee the same route again to Paul Jubb who gained his first for their continued support to become National Champions. ATP point in the summer. Our Yorkshire Tennis.

14 RESULTS County Cup

Event Captain Team Results Outcome Aegon Winter Steve Clay Crawford, Peter Ashley, Beat: Berks, Finished 3rd, Cup – Men 2016, McLoughlin Elliot Chang, Richard Crabtree, Lost: Essex, Lancs relegated to Group 1 Paul Jubb, Andrew Atkinson, Division 2a Josh Gledden, Luke Johnson Aegon Winter Nicola Kim Atkinson, Izzy Hearnshaw, Beat: South Wales Remained in Cup – Ladies Mooney Megan Hopton, Laura Oldham, Lost: Essex, Warwicks. Division 2b 2016, Group 2a Serena Nash, Bronte Murgett, Sofie Woon, Georgia Craven, Chloe Chawner, Rebecca Hill Aegon Summer Steve Peter Ashley, Clay Crawford, Beat: South Wales, Finished 3rd, County Cup 2017 McLoughlin Elliot Chang, Josh Gledden, Paul Cheshire, Hants. remained in – Men, Group 2 Johnson, Jordan Reed Thomas, Lost: Derbyshire, Cambs. Division 2 Andrew Atkinson, Joe Gill, Richard Crabtree Aegon Summer Nicola Kim Atkinson, Izzy Hearnshaw, Beat: Essex, Norfolk Finished 3rd, County Cup 2017 Mooney Megan Hopton, Laura Oldham, Lost: Hants and IOW, remained in – Ladies, Group 2 Serena Nash, Bronte Murgett, Bucks, Cheshire Division 2 Holly Horsfall, Olivia Noble, Molly Reed Aegon U9 County Jonny Boys: Louis Hull, James Wilson, Beat: Durham & Cleveland, Runners up Cup Mumby Zak Lloyd. Girls: Rose O’Donovan- Cumbria in Regional McCann, Holly Hull, Ava Moss Lost: Northumberland Final Aegon Summer Tom Davies Joe Mazingham, Harry Abel, Beat (Q): Lancs, Cheshire, Bronze County Cup 2017 George Burgin, Tommy Vale North of Scotland and East Medal finish – U10 Boys of Scotland. In Finals beat in Finals Northumberland, Middlesex and Warwickshire, lost to Hertfordshire Aegon Summer Georgina Daniela Piani, Sarah Copley, Beat: Cheshire, North of County Cup 2017 Jackson Cheyenne Fee, Lilly Cliff Scotland, West of Scotland – U10 Girls Lost: Lancs Aegon Summer Tom Alex Tikhonov, Sam Loughton, Beat in Qualifying V East of Bronze County Cup 2017 Loughton Scott Hillerby, Joe Conaghan Scotland, North of Scotland, Medal finish – U12 Boys Lancs and Cheshire. In the in finals finals lost V Avon, beat Middlesex, West of Scotland and Lincs Aegon Summer Carrie Millie Skelton, Gabriella Lindley, Beat (Q): North of Scotland, National U12 County Cup 2017 Wagstaff Mia Sibley, Zara Man, Isabella East of Scotland, Cheshire, Champions! – U12 Girls Gibson Lancs. Beat (F): Kent, West of Scotland, Notts, Middlesex Aegon Summer Kyle Jack Batchelor, Joseph, Fletcher, Beat (Q): Staffs, Bucks, County Cup 2017 Brassington Lleyton Scot, JB Pickard, Lost (Q): Sussex – U14 Boys Alexander Tikhonov Aegon Summer Georgina Caitlin Ward, Savannah Dada- Beat (Q): West of Sctoland, National U14 County Cup 2017 Jackson Mascoll, Jayanne Palma, Jessica Berks, Northumberland Champions! – U14 Girls Dawson, Orla Cooper, Phoebe Beat (F): Hants and IOW, Suthers Sussex, Herts, Surrey in final Aegon Summer Jason Joseph Newman-Billington, Beat: Dorset Runners up County Cup 2017 Torpey Matthew Clegg, Finn Murgett, Lost: Lincs, Suffolk of Division – U18 Boys Lewis Cox, Vishnu Pannikar, Ronan 2b Division 2b Sahni, Seth Hooker Aegon Summer Calvin Bronte Murgett, Sofie Woon, Megan Lost: Middlesex, Herts, Relegated to County Cup Betton Hopton, Zoe Judkowski, Victoria Surrey Group 2 2017 – U18 Girls, Lapthorne, Caitlin Ward, Savannah Division 1 Dada-Mascoll, Alice Thane

15 RESULTS County Cup

Summer County Cup, U12 Girls National Champions

Summer County Cup, U14 Girls National Champions

16 RESULTS Yorkshire County Seniors

Event Captain Team Results Outcome Men’s Over 35s Ben Ben Gudzelak, Jason Torpey, Beat: Surrey, Berks, Leics Promoted to Division 2a Gudzelak Paul Ranson, Martin Calvert, Division 1 Tom Sanders Men’s Over 45s Andrew Paul Ranson, Andrew Beat: Suffolk Remained in Division 1b Hutchinson Hutchinson, Richard Lost: Bucks, Devon, Division 1 Hutchinson, Steve Shipley, Staffs Dave Mangham, Gareth Walkover: Berks Hutchinson Men’s Over 55s David David Brown, Paul Layfield, Wins: Devon, Herts, Durham, Remained in Division 1a Brown Tim Taylor, Peter Vann, Dave Oxford Division 1 Cole, Gareth Hutchinson Loss: Lancs Men’s Over 60s Steve Batte Steve Batte, Myles Collett, Beat: Northants, Somerset, Remained in Division 2a Mike Breslin, Chris Day, Brian Berks, Division 2A Barrowman, Andy Clipson Lost: Lancs, Bucks Men’s Over 65s Wilf Jessop Wilf Jessop, Dave Whitelaw, Lost: Sussex, Oxfordshire, Relegated to Division 1b Alan Cockman, Greg Pearson, Cheshire, Hants Division 2 Dave Allerton, John Andrews, Beat: Essex Mike Butterworth Men’s Over 70s John John Andrews, Ray Ranson, Beat: Herts, Suffolk Remained in Division 1b Andrews Keith Townson, Bob Mcllvenny, Lost: Kent, Warks, Beds Division 1 Mike Glover

Ladies Over 35s Becky Lee Helen Myles, Becky Lee, Beat: Herts, Lancs Remained in Division 2b Louise Marshman, Natalie Gill. Lost: South Wales Division 2a Reserve – Lou Lister Ladies Over 40s Becky Lee Becky Lee, Gil Kilner, Louise Beat: Warwicks, Norfolk, Champions of Division 2a Marshman, Catherine Baker, Kent. Division 2a Jil Le Pla, Jo Wright Essex withdrew and Dorset & promoted to conceded Division 1 Ladies Over 50s Belinda Gill Brook, Karen Mitchell, Beat: Northumberland, Champions of Division 1 Turnbull Belinda Turnbull, Sally Essex, Sussex, Hampshire & Division 1a with Bickerton, Wendy Stirke, IOW, Avon final against Lou Lister and Cath Johnson. Division 1b in December 2017 Ladies Over 60s Janice Rosie Connell, Susan Brass, Beat: Lancs, Kent, Middlesex, Champions of Division 2a Ashman Sue Graney, Christine Dalton, Somerset & Avon Division 2a Margaret Bottomley and Lost: South Wales & promoted to Janice Ashman Division 1 Ladies Over 65s Rosemary Pauline Knight, Rosemary Beat: Essex, Derbyshire & Remained in Division 1a Carter Carter, Sue Welch, Audrey Northumberland Division 1a Reed. Christine Place, Anne Lost: West of Scotland, Titchmarch and Margaret Surrey French all played one match) Ladies Over 70s Mary Mary Durrans, Jackie Beat: Dorset, Bucks, Finished Division 2b Durrans McBurney, Margaret French, Cheshire runners up in Nola Hughes, Margaret Lost: Warwicks Division 1a Berrington

17 RESULTS Yorkshire County Seniors

Ladies Over 65s Ladies Over 35s

Men’s Over 35s

18 RESULTS

Matthew Tottey, Whilst the District Leagues matches rather than six. We Yorkshire Doubles are going from strength to hope this will see the numbers League Organiser strength, the Yorkshire men’s improve and build the league leagues are finding it tougher back up again towards its The league progressed fairly going and a proposal has been former number. Otherwise made to reduce the number of the fear is that the continual smoothly with a special thanks pairs in the Yorkshire League decline will result in the men to all the women captains who men’s teams from three to being down to one league. were excellent at uploading two. Consultation is ongoing as fixture results. The men were we write. The women’s will be kept at fairly good on the whole but six players per team next year a number of fixtures took a Therefore if any clubs have as their numbers have stayed bit of chasing for results from enough players they will be constant and there was not many weeks previous. able to enter additional teams as much interest expressed and it may also encourage new in four player teams. If the clubs to enter the Yorkshire men’s trial proves successful league if they only have then this can be revisited in the to commit four players to future. Ladies Over 35s

Yorkshire Doubles League 2017 Event Winner Runner up Relegated Men’s Division 1 Doncaster A Beverley Huddersfield & Doncaster B Men’s Division 2 Cottingham Thongsbridge Ladies Division 1 Huddersfield Rawdon Rawdon A & Doncaster Ladies Division 2 David Lloyd Leeds Roundhay Heaton & Thirsk Ladies Division 3 Wheatley Hills Batley

The Aegon British Tennis Awards 2016 Category County Winner Club Fulwood Sheffield Coach Angela Crossley Disability Leeds Becket University (for the second year in a row) Volunteer Peter Johnson (from Wetherby) Education King James School Knaresborough Outstanding Achievement John Illingworth (for services to Sandal Tennis Club) Community & Young Volunteer No nominations

Fulwood Tennis Club and Leeds Beckett University were Regional winners. Dave Kitchen received the Regional Competition of the Year award.

19 Yorkshire County Tennis Awards 2017

Yorkshire Tennis is pleased to confirm that its ‘Best Performance’ Award Winners are as follows:

Award Category Award winner Headingley Trophy Ladies Indoor Winter Tennis Izzy Hearnshaw Howden Trophy Men’s Winter Tennis Luke Johnson Harry Smedley Salver Ladies County Week Holly Horsfall Bernard Austin Trophy Men’s County Week Richard Crabtree Mallen Trophy Girls 18 & U Sofie Woon YLTA Trophy Boys 18 & U Seth Hooker YLTA Trophy Most Improved Player - Girls Caitlin Ward Brain Mitchell Trophy Most Improved Player - Boys Matt Clegg

Team Awards Team Achievement Girls 12 and Under National Champions Girls 14 and Under National Champions Over 35s Men Won promotion to division 1 Over 40s Ladies Won promotion to division 1 Over 50s Ladies Champions of division 1a (play off with 1B winners on Dec 3rd) Over 60s Ladies Won promotion to Division 1

County Colours Category County Winner Men’s Tennis Clay Crawford Ladies Tennis Megan Hopton, Georgina Craven Men’s Seniors – Over 70s Bob Mcllvenny Ladies Seniors – Over 65s Christine Place, Margaret Bottomley Boys 18 and Under Joseph Newman-Billington, Matthew Clegg, Finn Murgett, Vishnu Panikkar Girls 18 and Under Zoe Judkowski, Bronte Murgett, Alice Thane, Victoria Lapthorne

20 FINANCE Treasurer’s Report

The balance sheet shows a Key items of expenditure were: balance at the end of the year of £661,501, a small increase The Yorkshire Tennis Fund and over the year of £2,673. the new Advantage Yorkshire scheme made grants to 25 £186,000 of the balance is out clubs totalling £74,000. on loan to 17 clubs, an increase of £84,000 over the year, and The initiative to refund 50% of a further £120,000 has been registration fees to clubs with approved for additional loans DBS-qualified Welfare Officers to a further five clubs. cost £8,600 to 27 clubs.

£254,000 of the balance is Net expenditure on held in two-year Business competitions was £6,200. Savings Bonds at two Participation in County Cups Ian Hargreaves, separate banks. These are Treasurer cost £44,000 for 23 teams at due for repayment during the ages from 9 to 70. forthcoming year. I can report another County training was extended satisfactory financial year for £216,000 is available to and subsidised by £3,600. the Association, with initiatives manage the day-to-day A contribution of £15,000 was to use the Association’s ample business. made to the Ilkley Outreach reserves for the benefit of Programme. member clubs beginning to bear fruit. Major items of income were: The four part-time Venue registration fees Administrators cost £17,000. £73,000, with eight new It is anticipated that financial venues registered. There were assistance to clubs under the 164 registered venues in the Advantage Yorkshire scheme County. will continue for at least a A welcome donation of further two years. £10,000 from Age Partnership to support our Junior County Cup teams. Sponsors’ and patrons’ membership fees and donations totalled £113,000 (an 8.6% increase on the previous year).

Bank interest of £4,500 from our two term deposits.

21 Financial Statement

Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 30 September 2017 2016-17 2015-16 Income £ £ CCCE Venue Registrations 72784 68425 TF Grants - Disability funding 4144 6260

Competitions Aegon Team Tennis 2667 2747 Road to Wimbledon 735 719 County Championships - main event 5350 5254 County Championships - masters event 660 432 Yorkshire League 405 630

Performance Age Partnership support - juniors U9-U14 10000 0 County training 10596 5785 County clothing 5395 1245 Regional training 5841 1225

Initiative Yorkshire Initiative membership fees 4500 3500 Yorkshire Initiative donations 101550 93300 Patrons membership fees 4540 5130 Patrons donations 2485 2180 Wimbledon ticket sales 72010 65852 Wimbledon ticket handling fee 1000 1000 Wimbledon Initiative lunches 5237 4138

Marketing Annual Report advertisement 350 500

Finance Bank interest 4450 1955 Recovery of misappropriated funds 0 75211

Total income 314699 345488

Expenditure CCCE LTA Registration 200 167 Yorkshire Tennis Fund 7600 1500 Advantage Yorkshire - Registration rebates 8580 0 Advantage Yorkshire - Club grants 66500 7500 Coaching grants 991 870 Loan written off 328 0 Community 0 1355 Education 2084 5536

Competitions Aegon Team Tennis 4103 4036 Road to Wimbledon 750 1275 County Championships - main event 9322 7483 County Championships - masters event 1478 1340 Huddersfield Open Tournament 0 300 League support 411 476

Performance Junior U9 - U14 11484 8631 Junior U16 - U18 5830 6177 12 Counties Corby Championships 997 1044 County Cups - adult 16992 14458 County Cups - veteran 9393 11865 County training 14205 5763 County clothing 8531 1696 Regional training 5776 1258 Thongsbridge minibus 400 400 22 2016-17 2015-16 Expenditure (continued) £ £ Player support 1808 1545 Tennis balls 326 0

Initiative Yorkshire Initiative costs 6842 6496 Wimbledon ticket purchases 72036 65522 Wimbledon Initiative lunches 5237 4066

Marketing Annual Report 1163 1033 Awards evening 2646 1958 Newsletter 1143 0 Other programmes 1143 0 Ilkley Outreach Programme 15000 15000 Davis Cup Legacy tour 0 4410

Administration Administrators 17080 18466 Professional fees 500 2580 Meeting costs 2419 2618 Volunteer/Administrator expenses 6400 8655 Office costs 1854 1773

Finance Bank charges 473 461

Total expenditure 312026 217713

Total surplus income over expenditure 2673 127774

Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2017 As at 30/9/17 As at 30/9/16 £ £ Current Assets Debtors 0 15 VAT owed by HMRC 4388 3308 Loans to clubs - outstanding 186200 102028 Cash at banks: Cambridge & Counties Bank, 2.0% to June 2018 101989 100000 Hampshire Trust Bank, 1.65% to August 2018 152461 150000 NatWest current account 28350 14841 Paypal account 1669 11609 Yorkshire Bank current account 235501 282759 519971 559209 Total Current Assets 710560 664560

Current Liabilities Creditors 2559 5733 VAT owing to HMRC 0 0 Approved grants on offer to clubs 46500 0 Total current Liabilities 49059 5733

Total Net Assets 661501 658827

Represented by: Balance at start of year 658827 531053 Surplus for the year 2673 127774 661501 658827

Note: Approved future loans on offer to clubs £120000 23 Registered Venues 2016-17

• Abbeydale Tennis Club Ltd • Galtres Centre • Academy Harrogate Ltd • Goole Tennis Centre • Ackworth Tennis Club • Graves Tennis Club • Adel Tennis Club • Great Ayton Tennis Club • Almscliffe Tennis & Bowling Club • Gregory Fields Tennis Club • Alne Parish Leisure Association Tennis Club • Grove Hill Otley Tennis Club • Alwoodley Tennis Club • Grove Lawn Tennis Club • Ampleforth Tennis Club • Hackness Tennis Club • Appleton Roebuck Tennis Club • Hallam Grange Tennis Club • Armley Tennis Club • Hallamshire Tennis & Squash Club Limited • Austwick Tennis Club • Harlow Tennis Club • Bardsey Tennis Club • Harrogate Racquets Club • Barnsley Lawn Tennis Club • Harrogate Spa Tennis Centre • Batley ITI Tennis Club • Haxby Road Sports Park • Beauchief Tennis Club • Heaton Tennis & Squash Club • Bedale Tennis Club • Hessle Lawn Tennis Club • Beeford Tennis Club • Heworth Tennis Club • Beverley & East Riding Lawn Tennis Club • Holmfirth Parish Church Tennis Club • Bishopthorpe Tennis Club • Hornsea Tennis Club • Boroughbridge Tennis Club • Horsforth Throstle Nest Tennis Club • Boston Spa School Tennis Club • Hovingham Tennis Club • Boston Spa Tennis Club • Huddersfield Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Ltd • Bradfield Village Fellowship Tennis Club • Hull YPI • Bramhope Tennis Club • Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club • Brentwood Lawn Tennis Club • John Charles Centre for Sport • Bubwith Tennis Club • Kirkbymoorside Tennis Club • Cawood Tennis Club • Kirkstall Abbey Tennis Club • Chapel Allerton Lawn Tennis and Squash Club • Knaresborough King James’s Tennis Club • Cherry Burton Tennis Club • Leake Tennis Club • Cleckheaton Lawn Tennis Club • Leeds Beckett University Tennis Club • Cliffe Tennis Club • Leeds University Union Tennis Club • Collingham Lawn Tennis Club • Leyburn Tennis Club • Copmanthorpe Tennis Club • Linton Tennis Club • Cottingham Lawn Tennis Club • Liversedge Tennis Club • Cragg Vale Tennis Club • Longley Community Sports Club • Craven Lawn Tennis Club • Lythe & Sandsend Tennis Club • Crosshills Tennis Club • Malton Tennis, Bowls & Squash Club • Cundall Manor Tennis Club • Market Weighton Tennis Club • Dacre Tennis Club • Marsden Tennis Club • Danby Tennis Club • Marton-cum-Grafton Tennis Club • David Lloyd Hull • Mashamshire Tennis Club • David Lloyd Leeds • Mexborough Athletic Tennis Club • David Lloyd York • Mirfield Tennis Club • Denby Dale Tennis Club • Mytholmroyd St Michael’s Church Tennis Club • Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club • New Earswick Tennis Club • Dore & Totley Tennis Club • Northallerton Tennis Club • Dunnington Tennis Club • Nuffield Hull Tennis Academy • Easingwold Lawn Tennis Club • Oakfield Tennis & Bowling Club Ltd • Ecclesall Lawn Tennis Club • Park Tennis Club • Eldwick Lawn Tennis Club • Pelican Park TC • Elland Tennis Club • Pocklington Tennis Club • Escrick Tennis Club • Pool-in-Wharfedale Lawn Tennis Club • Eskdale School Tennis Club • Poppleton Lawn Tennis Club • Fulford Tennis Club • Pudsey Lawn Tennis Club • Fulwood Tennis Club • Queens Halifax Sports Club 24 • Raskelf Tennis Club • Stokesley Tennis Club • Rastrick Private Tennis Club • Strensall and Towthorpe Lawn Tennis Club • Ravenfield Tennis Club • Sutton-upon-Derwent Tennis Club • Rawdon Golf & Lawn Tennis Club • Swanland Lawn Tennis Club • Riccall Tennis Club • Tadcaster Lawn Tennis Club • Ripon Tennis Centre • Thirsk Tennis Club • Rotherham Moorgate Lawn Tennis Club • Thongsbridge Tennis Club • Roundhay Tennis Club Ltd • Thorncliffe City Tennis Club • Rowntree Park CYC • Thorner Victory Hall Tennis Club • Rustlings Lawn Tennis Club • Thornhill Tennis Club • Salts Tennis Club • Todmorden Lawn Tennis Club • Sandal Lawn Tennis Club • Tollerton Tennis Club • Scalby Tennis Club • Undercliffe Lawn Tennis Club • Scarborough Pindar Tennis Club • Wakefield Tennis Club • Shadwell Tennis Club • Walton Tennis Club • Shepley Tennis Club • Wellholme Park Lawn Tennis Club • Sherburn Tennis Club • West Tanfield Memorial Tennis Club • Sheriff Hutton Tennis Club • Westfields Tennis Club • Skipton Tennis Club • Wetherby Castlegarth Lawn Tennis Club • Sledmere Tennis Club • Wheatley Hills Tennis Club • South Cave Tennis Club • Wheldrake Tennis Club • Sowerby Tennis Club • Whitby Tennis Club • Sproatley Tennis Club • Whitkirk Lawn Tennis Club • St Chads (Leeds) Tennis Club • Wigginton Tennis Centre • St John Fisher Tennis Club • Wistow Tennis Club • Stamford Bridge Tennis Club • York Sport Tennis Centre • Starbeck Tennis Club • York Tennis Club • Stocksbridge Tennis Club

Paul Jubb at Pelican Park, Hull East 25 THE TEAM YLTA County Officials 2017

Executive Council President Chris Day Chairman John Crowther Secretary Duties undertaken by Alison Steel Treasurer Ian Hargreaves

Administrators Alison Steel (County Administrator) Diane Hutchinson (Tennis Administrator) Jessica Redfearn (Project Administrator) Trevor Reed (Specific Projects)

Area Representatives / Councillors

Anna Bell Wendy Hurworth Carolyn Rothwell Angela Crossley Georgina Jackson Richard Simpson John Crowther Dave Kitchen Brian Smith Chris Day John Linfoot Trevor Stent Chris French Karen Mitchell Don Stewart Martin Gilmour John Ramsbottom Adrian Waite Ian Hargreaves Jess Redfearn Liz Wilson

Co-opted Members of Executive Council Graham Snowden, Jan Hornby (Co-opted in July 2017), Sue Stent (Co-opted in April 2017). (Jan Hornby has been acting as a District Councillor for Hull and will seek election at the 2017 AGM).

Management Committee Angela Crossley Karen Mitchell John Crowther Carolyn Rothwell Chris Day Don Stewart Ian Hargreaves Adrian Waite

Trustees Stephen Freegard John Illingworth John Ramsbottom Peter Wilkes

Independent Examiner Rod Macaulay A.C.A.

26 2017 Sub-Committee Members

Finance Rules Ian Hargreaves (Chair) Chris Day (Chair) John Illingworth Stephen Freegard Chris Day Liz Wilson Brian Smith Chris French Bridget Hutchinson

YLTA Initiative County, Club, Community and Education John Ramsbottom (Chair) Don Stewart (Chair) Graham Snowden Chris Day Ian Hargreaves Anna Bell Adrian Waite Angela Crossley John Crowther Martin Gilmour Trevor Reed (co-opted) Richard Simpson Charlie Linfield (co-opted) Jess Redfearn Bridget Hutchinson Regional representative also attends

Performance Competitions Karen Mitchell (Chair) Carolyn Rothwell (Chair) Steve McLoughlin Giles Hinchcliffe Nicola Mooney Dave Kitchen David Brown Diane Hutchinson Rebecca Lee Matt Tottey Georgina Jackson Trevor Stent Diane Hutchinson Christine Randall-Klee (LTA rep) Jason Torpey John Loughton (LTA) Tom Loughton (co-opted) Calvin Betton (co-opted)

Awards Evening/Social Events Marketing & Communications Group Liz Wilson (Chair) John Crowther (Chair) Martin Gilmour Adrian Waite Adrian Waite Sue Stent Jess Redfearn Stephen Freegard Chris Day Paul Sheard (co-opted)

27 THE TEAM YLTA County Officials 2017

Vice Presidents Robert Armitage* Michael Hann* Pauline Longbottom Ken Sainty* Ann Barker* Sally Holdsworth Sue Mappin Roger Taylor Reg Brace* John Howarth Jonathan Marray Colin Tuffs Philip Brook Joyce Howden* Steve Mcloughlin Elizabeth Wagstaff Jim Coates* Wendy Hurworth Karen Mitchell Dennis Webb* Derek Cook Simon Ickringill Geoffrey Newton Peter Wilkes* Mary Durrans The Lord Kirkham CVO Katie O’Brien Liz Wilson* John Forster* Robert Lamb* John Ramsbottom* Stephen Freegard* Charlotte Lindsay* Dr Grant Roberts Colin Graham* John Linfoot Mike Rogers [* Past President]

Patrons Mrs V F Adams Mr J A Concannon Mrs J Havis Mrs A Mitchell Mr U Alexander Mr D H Cook Mrs L Hepworth Mr T Mitchell Mrs C M Archbell Mr A Cope Mrs J Hirst Mr H Norton Mr G F Armitage Mr J R Corrin Mr R Hope Mr D Oates Mrs M Armitage Mrs E Coxson Mrs J A Howden Mr H Pallister Mrs J Bailey Mr C W A Craven Mr R A Howden Mr R Ranson Mr M Baliley Mrs E M Crossfield Mrs H Huntington Mrs A Reed Mrs I Baker Mrs C Dawson Mr J D J Huntington Mrs K B Robinson Mrs J Barker Mr J W Dawson Mr M Inman Mr M J Scholey Mrs M Berrington Mr C Denton Mr N Jackson Mrs A G Shepherd Mr G Black Mr G T Dodgson Mrs P Jackson Mr W Smith Mr M Bolton Mr G W Frith Mr A Kasher Mrs S J Thompson Mrs S Bolton Mr D Fulton Mrs M Kerrod Mrs H Thornley - Walker Dr L R Bond Dr J A Fulton Mr J Kingsley Mr C S Tuffs Mr D Boorman Mr D Gill Mrs J Laycock Mr J A V Wade Ms P A Booth Mrs D Gill Miss B G Leopard Mrs B J Waite Mrs L Bowers Mr D A Gordon Mrs S Lifford Mrs S B Wandless Mr R Bowers Mr G B Gregory Miss C E Lindsay Mrs J A Westwood Mrs F M Bramall Mrs C E Gregory Mr P Livesey Mrs J M Whitehead Mr K Brown Mrs S Green Dr J Mackinlay Miss L Whitehead Mrs M Brown Mr J Guthrie Mrs M Marshall Mr M Whitehead Mr N Brown Mrs P Hall Mr L Mc Leod Mr M Wylie Ms H Clauss – Goodall Mr A Harmer Mrs I M McLoughlin Mr J R Cole Mr C Harper Mr M McNeill Mrs E A Collinson Mrs P Harrison Mr G Millar

28 Life Patrons Mr D E Adolph Mr B Cox Mr P Laudau Prof J K Smedley Mr J M Ainsley Mr J A Crowther Mr J Laxton Mrs N Stockdale Mr D U Armitage Mrs V Field Mrs A Lees Mrs V Tawn Mr B Bannister Mr V J W Fielder Mr E Lees Mrs H Tiliouine Mrs E Barker Mrs L Freegard Mr N Lees Mr J R Tuffs Mr A G Batcup Mr S R Freegard Mr & Mrs P C R Lewis Mr P Turnbull Mrs E Beaton Mr D Fyfe Mrs P Longbottom Miss M O L Wallace Mr G R M Bilton Mr C M P Granger Mr P Mason Mr D T Whitaker Mrs S J Bilton Mr J M W Granger Mrs S M Molloy Mr P G Wilkes Mr J H Briggs Mr M P Hann Ms C F Murphy Mr C Wilkinson Mrs R Briggs Mr M V Harne Mrs J Norton Mrs L Wilkinson Mrs G Brook Mr C Hastings-Long Mr C Pinder Mr N Wislon Mrs B Burrows Mr G Hetherington Mrs B M Precious Mr O Wilson Mr M J Burrows Mr C Hill Mr R Preston Mr D C Wood Mr R Burton Mrs E Hirst Mrs J L Ribeiro Mrs K M Woolhouse Mr B I Chapman Mrs Y G Johnson Mr A Rowe Mr J Wragg Mr K F Charge Ms S Klaus Miss C Rowe Mrs L C Wright Mrs V M Clark Mrs E Lambert Mr P H Sharp Mrs R Yates Mr D R Collins Mr J Laudau Mrs H Slack

LTA North Region Staff Team Head of Region – Paul Bennett

Regional Participation Managers • Paul Sheard – South, Yorkshire, East Yorkshire Areas • Gavin Sutcliffe – West and North Yorkshire Areas • Allison Lewis – Wider Lancashire Area • Sam Foakes – Greater Manchester Area • Jo Cunliffe – North East and Cumbria • Nicki Harrison – Cheshire

Regional Specialist Roles • Christine Randall-Klee – Competition • Laura Lattimore – Education • Graeme Clarkson – Facilities • Matt Elkington – Disability Tennis

Regional Tennis Support • Matt Tottey – Registration, Wider Support to Clubs and Competition • Lauren Salton – Finance and Counties • Mia Mitchell – Workforce, Coaching and ProductSupport • Laurie Haines – Local Authority Engagement and Communications/Social Media

29 Yorkshire Tennis Initiative

What is it? Why should corporate bodies Details of the LTA’s and individuals support the Membership scheme are • A fund supported by Initiative? available and can be forwarded corporated bodies and upon request. individual patron or life • Supporters can be seen to patrons by subscription fees be contributing to tennis Proposed subscriptions for and voluntary donation activities in Yorkshire and 2018: local communities • The fund is used to 1. Individual Patron subsidise all Yorkshire • Supporters can use their Membership £45 per annum Tennis activities, where contribution to Yorkshire 2. Individual Life Patron necessary and not specific Tennis activities in Membership £450 per person events, although this advertising, public relations, can be discussed if more marketing and sales 3. Corporate Initiative favourable to the interested promotions Membership £300 per annum party • Supporters can be 4. Donations in addition to the • The fund assists in associated with established annual subscription to support development activities, events and/or development our local activities continue performance, competition initiatives in their specific to be welcome and details of and the promotion of tennis area of Yorkshire the programmes supported throughout Yorkshire by these funds can be seen • Supporters can enjoy a through our website • The fund helps to make range of specific benefits the sport more accessible following their association to a wider community and with Yorkshire Tennis, which Further information from: ultimately helps to raise includes the opportunity John Ramsbottom, Yorkshire standards to purchase tickets for the Tennis c/o Horsfalls, 4 Smithy Wimbledon Championships Greaves, Addingham, Ilkley, and other major events LS29 0SB Home Tel: 01943 i.e. Queens, Fed and Davis 831726 Cup matches, County Championship and District Tournaments around the County

Supporters of the • Age Partnership • Gregory Projects Yorkshire Tennis • Arnold Laver & Co. Ltd. • Hatch Communications Ltd Initiative: Corporate • Babolat • Hawsons Chartered Members Accountants • Black Diamond Investments The following companies • Narrabeen and personnel have all • Blue Energy/MK Finance Communications Ltd contributed financially to Yorkshire Tennis in 2017. • Bradford Grammar School • Pinsent Mason LLP We thank them most • DFS • Q Marketing sincerely for their support. • Europlus Direct • Rosettes Direct

• Gecko Direct Ltd / Dragon • Swire Properties Fly Agency

30 Obituaries

And so he became a member of what is now known as the Association of British Tennis Officials (ABTO). Malcolm Geoff Within two years he found Durrans Huntington MBE himself at the All England Club Wimbledon and in the years Tributes were paid to former ahead he juggled his life as a It was with regret that we York Press Sports Editor top tennis umpire and his day received the news that Geoff Malcolm Huntington MBE, who job as chief sports writer for Durrans had died earlier in the became an international and the York Press during which he year. Geoff had been a long Wimbledon tennis umpire, at oversaw six Wimbledon finals standing member of Longley his funeral service on 10th May as well as officiating at the Tennis Club, now Longley 2017, which celebrated “a life Olympic Games in 1984 and Community Sports Club, so well lived.” 1988 and countless Davis Cup Huddersfield. Between 1986 ties. to 1999 he served as Club Malcolm, who covered the Secretary at the club and was He was chief umpire when fortunes of York City FC for responsible for them becoming tennis was first trialled at the the York Press newspaper for affiliated to YLTA. 45 years, was twice named 1984 Los Angeles Games and Yorkshire Sports Writer of the he officiated the Ladies Singles A former LTA Coach Examiner, Year and ultimately awarded final won by Steffi Graf and he devoted much of his the MBE for his service to local also umpired the German’s spare time to coaching and journalism. first Wimbledon final victory encouraging others to take up four years later against the sport. He was an active Derek Boorman (YLTA patron Martina Navratilova. member of the Yorkshire and a friend for many years) Tennis Coaches Association He had infamous clashes with told a number of stories of and the British Tennis Coaches the most controversial player Malcolm’s involvement with Association – Yorkshire, and of the era John McEnroe. tennis and how he became a a very valuable member of On one occasion, after being top international tennis umpire. the committees. We are sure foot-faulted by Malcolm at Malcolm recalled that he many people will remember Wimbledon, McEnroe said, “For became an umpire by accident him for his dedication to the a guy who can’t add two plus in 1959 when he played in the sport and to coaching, and for two you’re doing a wonderful annual tournament at Ilkley helping them on their journey job.” With typical good humour Tennis Club. to become players. Malcolm later said, “He was Struggling to find officials for right actually as Maths was my the tournament matches, the worse subject at school.” club introduced a rule that Malcolm remained active as a each competitor who lost journalist up until four years would be expected to umpire ago when his health started to one match. When it was his deteriorate. turn he became aware of a gentleman watching and after Our thoughts are with his the match this gentleman told widow Gina (Member of him that Great Britain were YLTA Ladies Team for many short of umpires. If he was years in the 1980s) children interested in joining up, would Alex Jane and John and four he fill in a couple of forms? grandchildren.

31 matches in the tournament wife Gill, Geoffrey Newton, and only managed to reach the Chief Executive Officer Tennis quarter finals but he recalled Foundation, Michael Hann, that it was the friendships ex-Chapel Allerton member Gordon created with people who and retired from AELTC and Lancaster regularly played at the event LTA Boards of Management, which made it most enjoyable. and finally John Crowther, He visited the club in 2016 Yorkshire Tennis Chairman, It is sad to report that our sole during the Aegon Challenger who first met Gordon when he surviving Life Vice President Ilkley event and marvelled at was CEO of the LTA. passed away peacefully on the the changes within the club in 14th January 2017 at Martin recent times. John said that Gordon House Hospice Leeds. represented the County with His contribution to Yorkshire dignity and purpose and, Gordon’s contribution to Tennis commenced in 1985 although he had a commanding Yorkshire and British Tennis when he was persuaded to air about him, was always kind was considerable over 50 become YLTA’s auditor and in and considerate. Yorkshire years and recognised by many 1986 he took up the role of Tennis thrived under his of the over 250 people who acting treasurer and a year leadership and his contribution attended his funeral. later Treasurer until 1994 to the County will not be following which he became forgotten. Having played Football, Rugby, President Elect in 1995 and Cricket, Squash and Badminton President in 1996 for three Gordon had many other at club level, Gordon started years and worked very hard interests outside tennis and playing tennis in 1947 when a during this period. other sports – St Cyprian with friend asked him to accompany St James Church, a number him to courts in the original St Whilst Treasurer he was an of Choirs and Musical Show Cyprian’s Vicarage Grounds as integral part of many sub- groups as well as consultant he was interested in a “girl”. committees and this was to members of a large pension recognised by the County when scheme and, last but not least, From this visit at 16 years of he was appointed an Honorary he was a family man. age, tennis became Gordon’s Life Vice President after he main sport and he played stepped down in 1999 as our for Harehills Park in the President. Leeds Park’s League until the club folded and he joined In 2002 the LTA rewarded Templenewsam Tennis Club Gordon for his work as a in 1955 (now Whitkirk Tennis volunteer by presenting him Club). He played over 300 with the LTA’s Meritorious matches for them and served Award for his contribution as a committee member for to the game of tennis within over 25 years during which the County and British Tennis. he was President, Chairman, These awards are not given Secretary, Treasurer and a out lightly and Gordon was Vice President of the club for delighted with this well various periods of time. deserved recognition.

Gordon played in many Condolences to the family Yorkshire tournaments but were received through Ilkley’s annual event had a Yorkshire Tennis from Philip very fond place in Gordon’s Brook, Chairman All England heart and he played over 200 Lawn Tennis Club, and his

32 APPENDIX

Winter County Cup 2016 Men 34 Ladies 34

Summer County Cup 2017 Men 35 Ladies 35

Aegon County Cup Reports 2017 Under 9s 36 Under 10 Boys 37 Under 10 Girls 37 Under 12 Boys 38 Under 12 Girls 39 Under 14 Boys 40 Under 14 Girls 40 Under 18 Boys 41 Under 18 Girls 42

Yorkshire Men’s County Seniors 2017 Over 35s 44 Over 45s 44 Over 55s 44 Over 60s 45 Over 65s 45 Over 70s 45

Yorkshire Ladies County Seniors 2017 Over 35s 46 Over 40s 46 Over 50s 47 Over 60s 47 Over 65s 47 Over 70s 47

33 Winter County Cup 2016

unbeaten over the 3 days , lost now facing the stronger team Men’s Winter the second doubles , so it is of Essex. Although we were now 4-4 and the group is such neck and neck in the singles, County Cup that if we win, Yorkshire are the doubles ran away from us Champions; lose and we will be and we were unable to convert

relegated having finished 3rd? a doubles rubber against some Team: Clay Crawford / Peter strong pairs. Ashley / Luke Johnson / Elliot Sadly , it was the latter. The Chang / Richard Crabtree / Yorkshire Men really gave it 27th Novvs Warwickshire: Paul Jubb / Andrew Atkinson / a go and certainly were not 2-5 Loss Josh Gledden fancied at all but the team scrapped and created the We were moved from the Day 1 vs Berkshire: Won 7-2 chances...we had the most sets indoor courts and facilities into A fantastic win with many and games won percentage but the fast paced indoor bubble fine performances, to win the literally a point here or there today due to a water leak first 5 singles was incredible, on the Saturday or Sunday affecting the lighting in the the majority of chances the would have won it! centre and changing facilities. team made they took and The result of promotion really turned the group upside After having the title snatched and group standings were down with this win against the away from the team, they determined close after our favourites to win the event. conducted themselves so singles matches had been well...in 30 plus years i have completed. We managed to Day 2 vs Essex: 4-5 Loss never seen so much anguish on stay secure in group 2 and Again terrific match, we a group of player’s faces. would once again like to thank were 3-3 after the singles, the team for all their hard No Colours awarded had good chances to maybe fought efforts in keeping us in steal another rubber. The first Best Performance: the group! double went our way, so a 4-3 Luke Johnson lead , Essex won the next and unfortunately we were pipped 10-8 in the final set breaker to go down 5-4 which was tough, everyone fought hard and were so close. Ladies Winter

Day 3 vs Lancashire County Cup Well this would be a day of drama, there were many 25th Nov vs South Wales: permutations, we could finish Won 9-0 in any of four positions!!! A great achievement holding We started very well going into onto all nine rubbers from a 3-1 lead by this time the other Yorkshire. South Wales weren’t matches were well on their the strongest team by a long way and it appeared if we won, way, but never the less, not we could be champions. dropping a rubber is job well done. The next two matches went to Lancs making it 3-3. We took 26th Nov vs Essex: 3-6 Loss the first doubles with Gledden Off the back of a relatively and Crabtree remaining straight forward day, left us

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Day 5 vs Hants Won 4-2 had four matches go to the Men’s Summer Event stopped due to bad championship tie break, and weather and a result being after some strong starts in the County Cup achieved in the Group matches, momentum shifted toward Hampshire and the

The squad was stretched, conversion was tight. Squad: Peter Ashley / Clay injuries but dug in and we Crawford / Elliot Chang / finished 3rd. So close once Josh Gledden / Paul Johnson / Day 3 vs Buckinghamshire: more , the positive is for this Jordan Reed Thomas / Andrew 5-4 Loss group of players is the spirit Atkinson / Joe Gill / Richard Another day, where we was excellent and created Crabtree were up against the weather chances to be promoted , so forecast! This match was as experience grows this group Day 1 vs South Wales Won 7-2 closely fought battle, and it will compete and challenge for Fantastic win. All pairs played came down to the wire. The promotion next year. well so we were set up to pairs battled as hard as they challenge for promotion. Colours Clay Crawford / Joe could, match points both ways Gill and the result not falling in our Day 2 vs Derbyshire Lost 2-7 favour in the end. Performer of the week: Tough day, we created chances Richard Crabtree but to be fair Debys just played Day 4 vs Norfolk: Win 5-4 too well when it mattered. Starting the day in the sun, we came out of the blocks very Day 3 vs Cheshire Won 6-3 well. With tables turning at any opportunity, we held on A seriously rain delayed match where we could and looked that has to be finished the Ladies Winter positive- taking it point by point following day , it was a hard County Cup 2016 and realising opportunities. fought win, Cheshire gave it a Great to clinch a much needed good go but great fight saw us win here as our standing in get through @ 0.30 pm with Team: Kim Atkinson / Izzy group two was uncertain now, the last rubber being won the Hearnshaw / Megan Hopton / with a varied selection of following day. Laura Oldham / Serena Nash / results from all teams- there Bronte Murgett / Holly Horsfall was no given for promotion or Day 4 vs Cambridge lost 6-3 / Olivia Noble / Molly Reed relegation! A very tough day, Joe Gill was Day 1 vs Essex: Won 6-3 ill overnight so out for the day. Day 5 vs Cheshire: Loss 5-4 Clay Crawford came in for Very good start to the Once again with rain looming, him and played an outstanding week against Essex. We we needed to get started early match with Andrew Atkinson were determined to get off and beat the weather. The to beat their firsts, so 2-1 up, the starting blocks strong result of the week’s tennis for but Elliot hurt his shoulder. especially after playing them Yorkshire became clear were In came Paul Johnson to play at winter too! we certain to stay in group with Jordan Reed Thomas. 2, so although another close We had chances, two rubbers Day 2 vs Hampshire & IOW: match to finish the week off, lost in final set breakers were 5-4 Loss we kept on with banking as our downfall but again all the Tough day for us losing to many rubbers as we could, and players fought but our chance Hants after the exhilaration held onto our spot in the group. of promotion had slipped with of taking the win from Essex. now only a mathematical Turning to short sets with the Thank you team! chance. weather not on our side, we

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Under 9s

Captain: Jonny Mumby Players: Boys – Louis Hull / James Wilson / Zak Lloyd; Girls – Rose O’Donovan- McCann / Holly Hull / Ava Moss

Northumberland 10 - 8 Yorkshire Hull which Yorkshire just came Yorkshire 9 - 0 Cumbria Yorkshire started off their out the wrong side of, losing It was important that Yorkshire county cup against a strong 7-9 in the third set. kept the energy and focus Northumberland side, high in the final match and particularly on the girls side. Yorkshire 8 - 1 Durham and not get complacent against The boys started off with two Cleveland a weaker Cumbria side. The wins from Louis Hull and Zak It would have been easy message was to raise the Lloyd playing at seed one and for the team to feel down energy levels and keep up the three respectively. James following a very close loss continued support of each Wilson lost a very close and to Northumberland. The other. The boys came out and hard-fought match at 2, losing message going into the were off very quickly with 6-8, 7-4, 6-8. After the boys second match was to put three wins for Louis, James the girls then went on of which the Northumberland match and Zak in straight sets. This Holly Hull won comfortably behind them, settle the nerves was followed by more wins 7-3, 7-5 at number two seed. and come out fighting for the by the girl trio of Rose, Holly Rose O’Donovan-McCann match against Durham. That and Ava. It was great to see fought hard but lost eventually is what the team did. The all the players raising the to a very strong number one boys came out strong again energy levels after already player from Northumberland. with wins for Louis and Zak. playing quite a lot of tennis. Ava Moss lost in another very James was unfortunate once The Yorkshire team finished close singles match 4-7, 7-5, again losing a tight match on a high with some great 6-8. It was a very spirited 9-11, 3-7. The girls came back doubles in the final matches performance from Ava against very strong in the singles especially from Louis and Zak a girl two ratings higher than with wins for all three. Rose, who worked well as a team her. After the singles the Holly and Ava putting the with Louis being solid from matches the score was level Northumberland game behind the baseline and Zak causing at 6-6 with the doubles to be them and battling hard to problems in and around the played to decide. Louis Hull and win. With the match already net. A great positive team James Wilson fought hard to wrapped up with 5 wins it attitude could be seen from win in the boys doubles whilst would have been easy to scanning across all three Ava Moss and Zak Lloyd put relax in the doubles but the doubles matches. in a brave performance but team were ruthless in winning only to eventually lose a 4-7 all three doubles matches. All in all, it was a great day third set in the mixed doubles. Pairings of James Wilson and for the Yorkshire team. The match came down to the Zak Lloyd, Ava Moss and Rose Unfortunately, the narrow loss girls doubles team of Rose O’Donovan McCann and Holly to Northumberland in their O’Donovan-McCann and Holly and Louis Hull. first match decided the day but

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Under 10 Boys

Captain: Tom Davies Team: Joe Mazingham (Hull), Harry Abel (Ilkley), George Burgin (Ilkley), Tommy Vale (Thongsbridge)

2017 was a great year for the U10 boys team, with a great bunch of lads all pulling together for the County. The Qualifying event saw the boys defeat Lancashire, Cheshire, North of Scotland and East of Scotland, to take them through to the National Finals in Sunderland. In the finals, once again all the boys contributed greatly, with only a defeat against Hertfordshire meaning the team just missed out on a place in the final. However a win against Middlesex on the last day secured a third place Bronze Medal finish for the team!

Under 10 Girls

Captain: Georgina Jackson Team: Daniela Piani / Sarah Copley / Cheyenne Fee / Lilly Cliff

This county cup was a great and the team were very proved to be the case! Lilly experience for the players. efficient winning these fixtures put in a stunning performance They were met with some with ease with some great at number 3 beating Abigail challenging conditions including doubles and some tactical Belibi in a match tiebreak squally showers, thunder singles play learning to use working incredibly hard for and lightning! The first three the wind to their advantage. every point and having a great matches of the weekend were The toughest match was workmanlike attitude coping against Cheshire, North of always going to be against with some loud and often Scotland and West of Scotland, enemies Lancashire and this distracting support from the

37 Aegon County Cup 2017 opposing teams spectators! Sarah was ruthless against Hima Fernando and gave very little away winning comfortably. Daniela had a tough game to play v Jadesola but we were 2-1 up going into the doubles. Sarah and Daniela played well but lost in 2 sets forcing a shoot out. The same pairing played each other again in a match tiebreak and we narrowly lost but the attitude of all four players was remarkable all weekend and you could see how much playing for the county meant to them – a credit to Yorkshire winners reaching the finals the against Essex and West of Tennis - well done girls! margins were very small! After Scotland. beating East of Scotland 4-0, Lancashire were eventually the other 3 remaining fixtures Good wins for Alex and Scott crowned National Champions were all very close, with each against Essex ensured the at the finals and we had given of the boys contributing big match was drawn 2-2, in this them their toughest match – it wins to ensure we won all said scenario 1 tie break to 10 is was just a pity we were drawn fixtures 3-1, booking our spot played to decide the match. in the same group as them! at the finals at Bolton. Sam and Alex rose to the occasion to claim a convincing A fortnight later, the team 10-6 victory. Unbelievably congregated at Bolton for the match against Scotland

the finals. The 8 teams were also finished 2-2, with Alex placed in 2 boxes of four, with and Joe getting the wins, once 1st from each group eventually again though Sam and Alex Under 12 Boys playing 1st, 2nd playing 2nd cleaned up in the deciding tie etc. Our first match placed break 10-4, meaning we had us against 2nd seeds Avon. finished 2nd in our group, and The boys U12 team 2017 An impressive performance the next day would play off for for the Summer county cup from Alex almost resulted in 3rd place against Lincolnshire! comprised of Alex Tikhonov a big win at 1, eventually being Solid performances from Alex (Nuffield Hull/Thongsbridge), pipped in a 3rd set tie break, and Scott put us 2-1 up, and Sam Loughton (Nuffield Hull), Sam and Joe both played well the reliable doubles team of Scott Hillerby (David Lloyd against strong opponents Sam and Alex got the job done Leeds) and Joe Conaghan narrowly losing in two sets, in 2 sets, clinching the bronze (David Lloyd Leeds). Our and to sum up ‘one of those medals for the boys! qualifying event was held at days’ Alex and Sam narrowly Widnes, and we were placed lost a 3rd set tie break in the Overall, finishing third in in a tough group with North doubles, so despite having the country was a fantastic of Scotland, East of Scotland performed well, we had achievement from the boys, and local rivals Lancashire and lost 4-0, and our chances of whose behaviour, attitude and Cheshire. With each fixture reaching the final were now overall tennis level was a credit being made up of 3 singles and slim. Never the less, the boys to themselves throughout the 1 doubles, and with only the were back at it the next day whole event!

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Under 12 Girls

Captain: Carrie Wagstaff

Team: Millie Skelton / Gabriella Lindley, Mia Sibley / Zara Man, Isabella Gibson

Qualifying at Holcombe Brook Tennis Club, 1st & 2nd July 2017; Finals at Bolton Arena, 14th,15th,16th July 2017

The girls had a great qualifying weekend in Bury, beating the north of Scotland, East Our second match of the win on their shoulders and of Scotland and Cheshire all day was not so stress free played some fantastic doubles 4-0. They then finished the against Nottinghamshire, we to close it out. weekend with a great win ended up going 2-2 due to against a strong Lancashire some very intense singles The girls won and became U12 team 4-1, which saw some matches were the girls had National Champions!! great doubles being played some tough competition despite a big Lancashire crowd Across the whole weekend including questionable line being very loud and off putting the girls did the county proud. calls throughout from the throughout. They bonded as a team and opposition. All the girls fought hard on the court. I’d The finals in Bolton were handled this situation very like to mention Isabella Gibson, always going to be tough, we professionally and represented she had come to the finals were losing Gabriella after the Yorkshire very well in doing knowing she would only get a first day due to a prior holiday so. The tie break shootout was match in the case of an injury booking but had Isabella Gibson won by Millie and Mia who kept and therefore did not play at there as a reserve. The girls the nerves at bay and won all in the whole three days. had a tough first day beating 12-10. I however nearly had a She dealt with this very well Kent 3-1 who put up a strong heart attack courtside but the and was a massive support to fight in every match. Gabriella girls thought I was very calm the girls during their matches did herself proud winning both so thankfully I hid it well. including cheering when the her singles and doubles in this The final day saw a solid win girls needed it. It was a great match before she had to leave. against a slightly weaker experience for her and fingers crossed if she plays next year The second day saw a long day Middlesex 3-1 due to some for the county, she will be on the court, firstly the girls of their players having to more confident having been a beat the West of Scotland 4-0. leave to check into a Tennis part of the team this year. Millie, Mia and Zara all played Europe Event. The girls still great tennis in their singles had some work to do as Millie and won them comfortable. and Zara won their singles and Finishing with Mia and Zara unfortunately Mia lost hers playing some great doubles, leaving it all to play for in the showing great teamwork and doubles. Millie and Mia once communication throughout. again had the pressure of the

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No1 team. Bucks were a much 10-point tiebreak. The boys stronger team than we had dug deep but couldn’t quite get faced in the morning so the over the finishing line losing Under 14 Boys boys had to start strong. Two both matches in close deciding tight wins meant we went into sets. A tough way to end the Captain: Kyle Brassington tomorrow’s singles matches weekend after some excellent 2-0 up. After a night’s sleep, performances. Team: Jack Batchelor / Joseph a good breakfast and a solid Fletcher / Lleyton Scott / JB warm up Alex and Lleyton got Getting so close and not Pickard / Alexander Tikhonov us underway in the 3RD and reaching the finals was hard 4th singles. Some very good for the players, however, a Saturday 29/4/17 vs great level of commitment was Staffordshire tennis and some excellent support from the boys helped shown over the two days and The boys started confidently us into a 4-0 lead meaning we I was incredibly proud of their against a young Staffordshire had secured victory before efforts. team. JB and Lleyton got Jack and Joe had played. Our Yorkshire underway with solid No1 and No2 went on court and performances at 3 and 4. This although they put in a good was JB’s first ever county shift came out second best. cup. He showed real spirt and Under 14 Girls Spirits were still high as we had fight to come from a break won 4-2 and we were in good down in the second set to form going into tomorrow’s Captain: Georgina Jackson take the victory in the second decider. set tiebreak. Jack and Joe Team: Caitlin Ward / Savannah polished off their opponents Sunday 01/05/17 v Sussex Dada-Mascoll / Jayanne Palma only losing one game between / Jessica Dawson / Orla Cooper The boys knew we had to them meaning we were in a / Phoebe Suthers perform well today against a commanding 4-0 lead. Jack very strong and experienced and Joe partnered up and Qualifying at Lincoln (29th Sussex team. Alex at 4 and JB demolished their opponents April - 1st May 2017); Finals = a 3 got the team underway. 6-0 6-1. Alex replaced JB in Nottingham (12th - 14th May Both played well but came the doubles and paired up 2017) undone against strong with Lleyton. Alex being the opposition. It was then the turn youngest in the group showed The girls headed to Lincoln of our number 1 and 2, Jack real maturity and helped the full of confidence and were and Joe. Jack struggled to find team to a 6-0 win. A great rarely troubled all weekend, his form losing to a strong GBR start to the weekend. not even losing a set beating top 10 player while Joe kept West of Scotland, Berkshire Saturday & Sunday 29-30/4/17 Yorkshire in it with a 6-4 6-2 and Northumberland 6 vs Buckinghamshire victory. rubbers to 0. It was good to experiment with some doubles After a convincing victory Needing both doubles wins to partnerships and to prepare against Staffordshire in the take the match to a tie-break for the finals. opening match we started shoot-out Joe and Alex paired with doubles against Bucks up alongside JB and Lleyton. The finals in Nottingham were straight after our first-round Both teams started excellently going to be a far tougher matches. There was only one winning their first sets. It prospect and we were seeded change to the doubles team was looking like time for a 1 so knew we had to live up with JB playing instead of shoot-out! Sussex, however, to our expectations. Our first Lleyton after his strong singles had different plans. They match was v Hampshire and display. JB partnered Alex fought back hard and took Isle of Wight and due to bad with Jack and Joe forming the both matches into a deciding weather we were restricted 40 Aegon County Cup 2017

the order. Seth Hooker, with a late call up after performing so well at the Thongsbridge event the week before, continued his good form by comfortable dispatching the Lincolnshire number 6, and showed no signs of nerves on his Yorkshire debut. From early on in proceedings you felt as though Vishnu’s match at number 5 could be the crucial match of the tie, and although he had chances, unfortunately he couldn’t quite get over the to short sets. However we and so the girls were crowned line, going down in three sets. worked hard and won 2 of the national champions 2017! 6 matches in 3 sets to win 6 Well done, this was a great Lewis and Finn then got rubbers to 0 so a great start! achievement - the team stayed things back on track winning strong under pressure and met comfortably to put Yorkshire Our next match was v Sussex all expectations!!! 3-1 up but as expected the and this proved tougher. Caitlin Lincolnshire 1&2 proved and Savannah both lost in 3 just a little too strong and sets and we took 1 doubles experienced for Matt and Joe, rubber each. However we had so after the singles the tie was planned tactically ahead and evenly poised at 3 all. Lewis knew in the shoot out that we Under 18 Boys and Seth then stopped the could then pair our strongest rot by winning comfortably partnership back together as Division 2B - 24th-26th at 3rd pair doubles to put we had to take 1 player from February- Gosling Sports Park us 4-3 up with two doubles each pairing and convincingly matches to play. Knowing they won the match tiebreak. Captain: Jason Torpey needed to win both matches Team: Joseph Newman- Our final group match was v Lincolnshire split their number Billington, Matthew Clegg, Finn Hertfordshire. Caitlin lost her 1&2, and this extra bit of Murgett, Lewis Cox, Vishnu match in 3 sets but Jayanne, quality and experience proved Pannikar, Seth Hooker, Ronan Jess and Savannah all won the difference, as despite Sahni so meaning we required just some great fighting qualities, Lincolnshire won the remaining 1 doubles rubber to win. Jess Friday 24th Feb v Lincolnshire and Jayanne won this match 2 matches to secure a 5-4 win. convincingly meaning we were The boys were looking to make through to the final! a strong start to the event and Saturday 25th Feb v gain promotion back to division Suffolk In the final we were up against 1 at the first attempt, and on Looking to bounce back from Surrey. We went 3-1 up after paper it looked like it was going yesterday’s disappointment, the singles thanks to great to be a tight group where any we freshened things up lower performances by Caitlin and team could go up but also, down the order by bringing Savannah. Jess also got a good any team could be relegated. Ronan in for Vish at 5, and win against tactically a very Lincolnshire had a strong although Seth kept his good awkward opponent, so we number 1&2 so it was going form going to win at 6, Ronan’s needed just 1 doubles match to to be key to try and get off opponent was just too strong win – in the end we won both to a strong start lower down for him, so again we were 41 Aegon County Cup 2017

1-1 after the first round of effort. On paper it looked like first day! Well done to all the matches. Unfortunately from we were going to win at 2nd team, and with pretty much there, despite a good first pair and potentially struggle at the same team available for set from Matt at number 2 1st pair which meant that the next year with some others singles, we lost the next 4 first doubles match of Lewis to come in and strengthen, I matches to put us 5-1 down and Seth could be the match really believe we can get back after the singles matches. that kept us up. up to division 1 where Yorkshire Some strong and honest belong! Seth was going for 5 out of 6 words were said by the captain wins on debut and Lewis was before the doubles matches, Player of the weekend: Seth playing his last county match as the team knew they hadn’t Hooker before moving out of the age shown the Yorkshire grit that group, so you could tell the is normally a given within a boys wanted to make sure Yorkshire team. I’m pleased they finished on a high. The to say the team responded match turned into an epic- and by “winning” the doubles 2-1 Under 18 Girls had indeed been going on for so that we finished the match so long that Matt and Finn 6-3. Although it was a second actually finished their match Division 1 – Bath straight loss, hopefully we at 2nd pair with a very good Squad: Bronte Murgett / gained some good momentum display winning comfortably to Sofie Woon / Megan Hopton to take into the final day put us into a 4-3 lead in the tie- / Victoria Lapthorne / Zoe relegation battle! so Lewis and Seth knew that Judkowski / Caitlin Ward / Sunday 26th Feb v Dorset if they won we would be save. Savannah Dada-Mascoll / Having said that, if they lost it The team knew the importance Alice Thane. would need an incredible effort of today, and we’re certainly from Joe and Vish to beat up for the fight. After winning The girls headed to Bath Dorset’s first pair so there was his first 4 matches, Seth just knowing we were in for a tough a lot riding on this doubles! fell short in his 5th but Vish contest, taking into account the international experience of showed all of the fighting The boys saved two match the other three teams and also qualities needed at this stage points in the 2nd set and then aware that we had a young of things to come through almost squandered a 9-4 squad, with only Sofie unable his singles in 2 tie break sets. lead in the 3rd set tie break to play after this year. We were Lewis unfortunately lost at 4 before a thunderous forehand however determined to give it but Finn put us back level with return winner from man of a go! a convincing win at 3 against the weekend Seth Hooker won a good opponent and Matt us the match 10-8 and with it Day 1 – Yorkshire v Middlesex kept things going with a very safety. In the end, we didn’t Debuts were given to Caitlin professional performance need to worry, as even if we and Savannah at 5 and 6, and at 2. Joe as usual gave it his had lost that one Joe and Vish they kicked off proceedings. all, and had chances to take won at 1st pair meaning we’d Caitlin came across an it into a 3rd set in his singles taken all 3 doubles to win the opponent in form and went but after the singles matches tie 6-3 and actually take the down 6-2, 6-1. Savannah, aged we were again level at 3 runners up spot in the group! matches each. With Suffolk just 13, played against a girl beating Lincolnshire, it was It was a great end to the aged 18 and with plenty or now possible that any of us, weekend, and was fantastic ITF international experience. Dorset and Lincolnshire could to have won 5 out of the last Sav put in an amazing battling go down, so again the team 6 doubles matches, and who effort, just running out of had a good team talk and got knows what might have been steam at the end in her first themselves ready for one final had we gotten the win on the ever full 3 set match, going 42 Aegon County Cup 2017 down 6-2, 5-7, 6-3. Victoria kicking things off at number she had beaten in a thriller two lost at number 4, Sofie then 6 and getting a win, 6-2 in years ago at this same stage. put in an excellent battling the third. Things were looking Heath was current national performance despite not excellent at this stage as Zoe champion and ranked 85 in the playing great, coming from a was already 6-1 up at number world junior, she took the first set and a break down to win 5, but couldn’t maintain that set 6-4. Sof then fired back to 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, at number three. form and eventually lost 6-3 take the second set 6-0, and in the third. 1-1 after the first immediately take a 2-0 lead in Megan playing at number two singles. Vic then lost in the third. 2, played some excellent three sets at number 4 and tennis to get to serve for the Sof went down in the match Her opponent rather strangely match at 5-3 up in the third, of the weekend 1-6, 6-3, 6-3. then retired, but immediately eventually coming up short 3-1 down after four singles made herself available for the losing 7-3 in the third. Bronte matches. Megan and Bronte doubles. Megan then put in an at number one came up against then leveled things up by both outstanding performance of a player in serious form, gave winning in straight sets at 1 skill and heart, taking down her a rough ride but eventually and 2. 3-3 after singles with their number 2, winning 7-6 fell short 7-5, 6-3. This left all to play for. As always, Sof in the third, to make it 2-3 in us 5-1 down after the singles. and Vic came good with some rubbers. Bronte had a tough Zoe and Alice teamed up to sensational doubles play to task on her hands, eventually get a good win at third pair, win in straights and put us going down in straight sets to playing some lovely doubles. 4-3 up. Zoe and Alice couldn’t Jodie Burrage, currently the Sofie and Victoria teamed up quite bring their form from the world’s number 22 ranked at second pair to continue their previous day and went down in junior. 2-4 after the singles excellent doubles form, and straight sets. 4-4 with the last with still a sliver of hope. winning in straight sets. Megan doubles to play. Megan and Because they had formed and Bronte paired up at first Bronte struggled to find their such a strong bond over the pair, played a very tight match, rhythm though and lost the weekend I decided to pair Sof eventually going down 6-7, decider. A devastating 5-4 loss, with Savannah at third pair, and 7-5, 10-7. in which we lost three very they put in a brilliant doubles display to get the win. Zoe A very close affair in the end, close three setters. and Alice though couldn’t find and if a couple of points could the required form and went have been swung the other Day 3 – Yorkshire v Surrey down at second pair. This gave way in Megan’s singles and We knew this would be tough, Surrey an unassailable 5-3 Bronte and Megan’s doubles, against a Surrey team with lead so the last rubber was not we could easily have had a 5-4 two players ranked inside the played. win as oppose to a 6-3 defeat. top 100 in the world and full of The girls gave everything they national champions and British Overall a disappointing had, though. Tour winners. Sav and Caitlin weekend, losing out by such kicked us off at 5 and 6, both small margins each day. Our Day 2 – Yorkshire v playing older, experienced girls, three set record eventually let Hertfordshire doing themselves very proud us down. If we could have won With Sav feeling slightly off but both marginally falling 3 or 4 of those close matches colour and Caitlin having short and going down both that went the distance, that beaten their number 6 6-4 in the third sets. Tough to we lost, we could have won previously, we made the take after almost 3 hours of the whole thing, rather than decision to bring Zoe in for tennis. Vic lost at 4 so we were coming 4th. The experience singles on Day 2, pushing 3-0 down and things weren’t was great for the younger girls Caitlin down to 6. Caitlin looking great. Sof went on at though, who will benefit from proved this a solid decision by 4 against Gemma Heath, who it for years to come.

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We competed in six age Jason Torpey. They got off to omens where there when groups again this year using a slow start and dropped their David came off court with 33 different players (34 1st service game. That proved a groin injury that never last year, 32 in 2015 and 28 decisive in the 1st set and they recovered through the season. in 2014). Congratulations lost it 6-4. In the 2nd set they Buckinghamshire and Devon go to the 35s team, led by gelled and won it 6-1, and then were at full strength for the Ben Gudzelak, who gained took the match tie-break 10-8 only time in the year against promotion to Division 1 for next to clinch the tie. I played at #1 us and we narrowly lost both year and the 55s who came singles and won 6-3, 6-2 to these matches. a close 2nd, again, in Division seal another 3-0 win. 1. Commiserations go to the Richard and Paul were both 65s team who were badly We had a late start on the injured in the match against weakened with key injuries and Sunday and needed just 1 Staffordshire and again lost have been relegated to Division rubber to guarantee promotion 3-2. Fortunately Berkshire 2.Saturday & Sunday 29- against Leicestershire. Jason gave us a walkover in the last 30/4/17 vs Buckinghamshire. played at #2 singles again and match of the season and won 6-1, 6-2 to gain promotion therefore we managed to stay to Division 1. Tom Sanders in Div1 by the skin of our teeth. and Paul Ranson teamed up and won 6-1, 7-6 and I played This was an unlucky year for our team, and we feel Over 35s, Div 2 #1 singles and won 6-4, 6-4 for another 3-0 win without that with a few more players coming into the age group next dropping a set this time! year, we have a good chance Captain: Ben Gudzelak We had the biggest support, of doing well in the league, Team: Ben Gudzelak / Jason was most vocal around the injuries willing. Torpey / Paul Ranson / Martin whole venue, had matching Calvert / Tom Sanders outfits that looked quite smart, We played against Surrey on and did the job on the courts. A real team effort with everyone Friday in very tough blustery conditions. Jason Torpey contributing on and off court. debuted for the men’s over 3 making their debuts and Tom Over 55s, Div 1a representing Yorkshire for the 35s at #2 singles, he lost 1st time. the 1st set 6-1 but turned the Captain: David Brown match around, won the 2nd set Team: David Brown / Paul and took the match tie-break Layfield / Tim Taylor / Peter comfortably. Tom Sanders and Vann / Dave Cole / Gareth Martin Calvert won their debut Hutchinson match for the Yorkshire over Over 45s, Div 1b 35s and for Tom it was his With a much more settled debut for any Yorkshire team, team this year, with a lack of to clinch the tie. I played #1 Captain: Andrew Hutchinson injuries and good availability, singles and won 6-2, 7-5 (from Team: Paul Ranson / Andrew only six players were used 5-3 down in the 2nd set) to Hutchinson / Richard compared to nine last year. The seal a 3-0 win. Hutchinson / Steve Shipley team welcomed Paul Layfield / Dave Mangham / Gareth from David Lloyd Hull in his On Saturday we played Hutchinson 1st year in the age group and Berkshire. I changed the team completed a 100% win record around and put Martin Calvert The season started off well in all his singles matches and at No.2 singles. He won 6-3, with a good solid 4-1 win also formed an impressive 6-0. Paul Ranson played with against Suffolk. However, the partnership with Peter Vann

44 Men’s County Seniors from Huddersfield in the 2nd were all away and started of a week in which one of round doubles matches. Gareth with a trip to Somerset which our key singles players, Dave Hutchinson from Ilkley, also resulted in a comfortable Whitelaw, was unavailable new to the age group, formed win. This left three teams all through injury. All 3 matches a very solid doubles pairing competing for the runners up were lost, with only a couple with Dave Cole (Doncaster), slot and promotion to Division of rubbers to show for our both players featuring in all 5 one. We travelled to Windsor efforts. Dave returned for matches. Thanks go to squad to take on Berkshire and some our long trip to Hampshire, members Paul Blackett and tremendous performances but a 1-4 defeat only served Czes Wegrzynski who were in the singles and doubles to confirm the team’s fate. not called on this year but rubbers gave Yorkshire a 3-2 Ironically, the season actually remained on standby and win. The final and deciding finished on a high note with played their part in pre-season fixture was at Buckinghamshire a 3-2 defeat of already-safe practise sessions. David Brown and both teams were aware Essex. One highlight of the steps down as captain as he that the winners were season was Alan Cockman’s moves up to the 60’s next year promoted. Unfortunately, return to the team after his and we wish new captain, Paul Buckinghamshire proved just ankle operation. The player Layfield, every success in 2018 too strong and won the tie stats show that Alan was our 3-2 to gain promotion on a top rubber scorer with his four count up of rubbers. These doubles wins. Finally, thanks results confirmed that we to all the players who have would stay in division two turned out in what proved to

for the 2018 season. The be a difficult season for the Over 60s, Div 2a tennis in division two was of a team. higher standard than previous years and every match was Captain: Steve Batte contested through to the final Team: Steve Batte / Myles rubbers, some being decided Collett / Mike Breslin / by championship tiebreaks. Over 70s, Div 1b Christopher Day / Brian The squad will continue to play Barrowman / Andy Clipson together at the South Leeds Centre through the winter and Captain: John Andrews The men’s 60s team had a new players are encouraged to Team: John Andrews / Ray fairly settled squad this year attend. Ranson / Keith Townsend / Bob with nobody coming up from McIlvenny / Mike Glover the 55s and no one moving to the 65s. This gave a squad This year we used only five of six players with ratings players and not six as in 2016 ranging from 4.2 to 8.1. Over 65s, Div 1b but finished 4th once again, Following the relegation in this time with fifteen rubbers 2016 the focus was firmly on won compared with ten, not gaining promotion back to the Captain: Wilf Jessop so close a call as last year. We first division. We started the Team: Wilf Jessop / Dave played Herts and Kent (again!) season with a home tie against Whitelaw / Alan Cockman / away on consecutive days Northamptonshire which we Greg Pearson / Dave Allerton with only four players for the won comfortably. The second / John Andrews / Mike Canterbury match, maybe a home tie was against a very Butterworth little risky at our age but the strong Lancashire team who earlier Herts match had in fact have dominated the league The first three matches against g’teed our survival; if we’d lost this year, and resulted in a 1-4 Sussex, Oxfordshire and that we were doomed. Having loss. The next three fixtures Cheshire all came in the space lost 5-0 to Kent away last

45 Ladies County Seniors year the team was rejigged providing a strong doubles pair, the 3-2 loss I consider a very satisfactory outcome against a team who look like coming second in the group. Wins of 5-0 and 4-1 were good but the three losses of only 3-2 were of equal significance

My thanks to Ray Ranson, Keith Townson, and Bob McIlvenny (all matches), and Mike Glover (four matches). Thanks to Ray and Bob for being the ‘sacrificial lambs’ in Canterbury, and to the doubles for Lou and Natalie latter, a reserve in 2016, meant there was a chance of congratulations on a 6-0, 6-0 promotion to Division 1 going doubles win in his first year Over 35s, Div 2a into the final day. However actually playing. South Wales proved too Bob McIlvenny I recommend Captain: Becky Lee strong, and despite a valiant effort from all the team we for County colours, reserve Team: Helen Myles / Becky Lee ended up losing 2-1. all last year and played all / Louise Marshman / Natalie matches in 2017. Gill / reserve Lou Lister Overall a very satisfying campaign finishing runners The team finished 2nd in up in a very strong division. A Division 2a and will remain in special mention to Helen who the same division for next year. played at number 1 singles and The singles players were Helen played very strong opponents Myles and Becky lee and Louise but gave her best. Marshman and Natalie Gill played the doubles.

Yorkshire got off to a great start on the Friday beating Over 40s, Div 1b Hertfordshire 2-1. Wins coming from Becky’s singles and Lou and Natalie’s doubles. The Captain: Becky Lee doubles pair were match point Team: Becky Lee / Gil Kilner / down in the deciding match Jo Wright / Louise Marshman / tie-break, but went on to win it Catherine Baker / Jil Le Pla 12-10. The team finished Champions Then it was the war of the of Division 2a and were roses clash with Lancashire promoted back to Division 1. on the Saturday, where once again the team fought hard to Convincing 10-0 wins against win 2-1. Another singles win all teams saw the team go for Becky and another match back to where they belong. tie break 3rd set win in the Warwickshire, Norfolk and

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Kent were blown away by the 2a and promoted to Division beat the other three Counties Yorkshire Ladies and with 1. Yorkshire Women’s 60s in our division. The team Essex withdrawing and Dorset team were in the second members were Pauline Knight, conceding, the players will be division this year, having gained Rosemary Carter, Sue Welch looking forward to stronger promotion last year. Despite and Audrey Reed. We were competition next year. being beset by injuries ruling helped out by Christine Place, out some players, the team Anne Titchmarch and Margaret A special mention to Jil le Pla had a fantastic season winning French who played one match who played her first county four of the five matches and each. match away at Bromley winning the league. Even the Kent. Playing number 2 in the defeat against South Wales singles, Jil went a set down to (1-3) was very close, with the come back and win the 2nd set three lost rubbers being lost on and a deciding 3rd set tie break match tie breaks. Over 70s, Div 1a 10-7, awesome effort.

Elsewhere there were some Captain: Mary Durrans very good results, the most notable being the home win Team: Pauline Knight /

against Lancashire (4-0) and Rosemary Carter / Sue Welch / Over 50s, Div 1a the away win against Kent Audrey Reed which was also 4-0. The other Finished Runners Up in Division wins were against Middlesex Captain: Belinda Turnbull 1a. Three teams were tied on and Somerset and Avon. Team: Gill Brook / Karen 6 points but we narrowly lost Mitchell / Belinda Turnbull / Susan Brass and Sue Graney out to Cheshire on sets and Sally Bickerton / Wendy Stirke played exceptionally well this games %). This year again I / Lou Lister / Cath Johnson year, playing in all the matches have had great support from Jackie McBurney, Margaret Champions of Division 1a and and losing only one rubber French, Nola Hughes and a play off with the winners against South Wales. So very Margaret Berrington. We of Division 1b to be played well done to them. All players travelled to Devon and drew in December. Wins against had an excellent attitude and 4-4 but won on sets. Then to Avon 10-0 Northumberland there was a really good team Warwickshire and drew 4-4 10-0 Essex 8-2 Sussex 8-2 spirit. This was clearly a good again this time losing on sets. and Hampshire and the Isle of season. However, we know life We had home matches against White 8-2 means the Yorkshire will be much tougher next year Buckinghamshire which we Ladies have had a great in division 1 when we have to won 8-0 and another 4-4 draw season. Fingers are crossed play singles. against Cheshire but winning on for a play off win!! sets again. A very tight season

which could have gone either

way Thank you to everyone Over 65s, Div 2a Over 60s, Div 2a

Captain: Rosemary Carter Captain: Janice Ashman Team: Pauline Knight / Team: Rosie Connell / Susan Rosemary Carter / Sue Welch / Brass / Sue Graney / Christine Audrey Reed Dalton / Margaret Bottomley / Janice Ashman We had an enjoyable season even though we lost to West Finished Champions of Division of Scotland and Surrey. We 47 BradfordGrammar.com @BradfordGrammar

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