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FROM THE CLUBHOUSE
January-March 2021
‘a frustrating time in terms of not
being able to play as often as Membership Renewal
we’d like and I’d like to thank you Club Championship 2020
for your patience, understanding Join our League Teams
and compliance with all the
regulations’ Summer Box Leagues
International Women’s Day
Graham Watson
Sponsorship
Opportunities
100 Club
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I’m delighted to let you know that the
club is now a registered charity. The
From the Chair…. number is: 1192912.
Welcome to all our new members who
joined the club in 2020, we hope you
are enjoying your tennis.
Also included in this edition are the
results of our 2020 club
championships. I’d like to encourage
all member to enter this year’s
Graham Watson tournament.
Firstly, can I welcome you all to the There is also an opportunity for new
first edition of our club quarterly and existing members to represent the
newsletter. We hope you enjoy it and Club in various leagues – please have
if you have any suggestion or would a look at the item in this edition and if
like to contribute any items please do you’re interested please let us know.
get in touch with us.
Again, this year we we’ll be running
Well, this year has been extremely the very popular Box Leagues. This is
challenging for all of us due to the an excellent way to meet other club
COVID-19 pandemic. members and play some fun, slightly
competitive tennis.
It’s been a frustrating time in terms of
not being able to play as often as we’d We also have details of how to renew
like and I’d like to thank you for your your membership and hopefully, in
patience, understanding and 2021 we are aiming to include some
compliance with all the regulations additional membership benefits, so
we’ve had to put in place to comply watch out for these.
with the Government’s regulations.
Finally, the Club’s Committee are keen
But it’s also meant that our ambitious to offer a reduced membership fee and
plans for club development have been some free coaching sessions to our
drastically curbed. NB Tennis has also local emergency services, if any
been unable to pursue their plans. member has a contact we can
Hopefully, this year we’ll be able to approach with this offer please do let
push on with these exciting ideas. me know (email:
chairman@crescenttennisclub.co.uk)
Let’s hope 2021 proves a better year
on and off the court.
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS!
By Bernie Adams
We now have over 100 members!
Membership renewal fees are due 1st April - 30th April 2021. .
Existing adult members* £200.00
Method of payment:
A one-off payment of £200.
Crescent Lawn Tennis Club NatWest Acc. No 33577307 SC 60-19-19; or
Three month payment plan of £66 x2 and £68 x1; or
Through ClubSpark ONLY a direct debit of £18 per month. The link will be
available when membership invites are sent out.
*In recognition of the lost play due to the Covid-19 pandemic - The Club is offering existing
members a reduced fee for 2021/22.
Junior Membership Aged 5-10 £25.00
One off payment Crescent Lawn Tennis Club NatWest Acc. No 33577307 SC 60-19-
19.
Junior Membership Aged 11-18 £50.00
One off payment Crescent Lawn Tennis Club NatWest Acc. No 33577307 SC 60-19-
19.
Parent playing with Junior Members £35.00
One off payment Crescent Lawn Tennis Club NatWest Acc. No 33577307 SC 60-19-
19.
Student Member 18-24 £100.00
One off payment Crescent Lawn Tennis Club NatWest Acc. No 33577307 SC 60-19-
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Remember, once you have joined the club, please become a member of the Lawn
Tennis Association (LTA) – ‘Lite’ membership is free. The more club members we
have signed up, the more Wimbledon ballot tickets we will be allocated! Go to
www.lta.org.uk to register. This year however, it looks as if Wimbledon will not be
running a ballot because of the COVID-19 restrictions.
If you know anyone who is interested in joining the club, please do tell them to get in
contact with me for fee and joining details.
Email - membership@crescenttennisclub.co.uk
We are hoping in the coming months to seek out some new membership benefits, so
do watch out for possible offers!
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Coaching at Crescent
One to one coaching
We have a full range of coaching Want to brush up on a specific area of
opportunities at Crescent. Whether your game – serve, backhand or that
you’re a junior, beginner or an troublesome volley – let us know and
experienced player looking for some we can arrange a session or sessions
coaching – let us know how we can at your convenience.
help.
For more details of our coaching or if
you would like to speak to us about
Junior Easter Tennis Camps any coaching matters do come and
speak to us at the club
We hope you are all looking forward to
getting back on court! Re-stringing service
Easter Tennis Camps are taking place If you play year round, it is
a Crescent so, get in contact with us recommended that you restring your
and book your places racket 3-4 times a year! This will
maintain tension, control, feel and
For more information or if you are power.
unsure of your children’s level or have
other questions please contact Neil or NB Tennis provides a racquet re-
Richard at coaching@nbtennis.co.uk stringing service at affordable prices
or 07341 841 831. and with leading brands.
Contact Richard – 07341 841831 or
speak to one of the coaches when
Rusty Rackets your next on court.
New or recently returning to the game
– why not join in one of our ‘Rusty
Racket’ session.
Each session is focused in introducing
you back into the game or if you’re a
beginner set you on the path to
greatness!
Sessions are usually 4-6 weeks and
it’s a great way to introduce yourself
into the club.
Contact Matt or Neil at NB tennis
coaching@nbtennis.co.uk
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We need you!
Your Chance to play for Crescent Tennis Club
By Tony Garrett
As we prepare for the return of tennis,
we are in the process of organising the
Summer Club match fixtures. There is a team for every age and
every standard. It’s a great feeling and
The Club runs several teams in excellent experience to play matches
various Kent, North Kent and Aegon for your club, so if you would like to be
National competitions competing at considered please contact us and let
every age from under 9s through to us know.
over 60s. This provides a great
opportunity to play competitive Contact
matches against new people. Tony Garrett (Mens Leagues)
(tony.garrett@tapestry.co.uk); or
Our fixture secretary, Roy Kimberley is
busy working on these fixtures, with Dot Garrett (Ladies Leagues)
some of our Kent and North Kent (dananddotg@yahoo.co.uk)
leagues matches possibly starting as
early as the end of April. Roy is Looking forward to seeing everyone on
hoping to release the fixture to each of the courts very soon!!!
the captains in early April.
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Summer Box Leagues By Tony Garrett If you are unfamiliar with box league format, it is essentially a round robin, split up into divisions or boxes. You play other players in your box over a set period of time and at the end of each box cycle, players move up, down or remain in a box based on their results. Club members of all abilities are invited to join – the box leagues run through the summer and winter months and you can join the singles or doubles or both! The leagues are a great way to meet and play with other club members and matches a mixture of competitive games or just for fun! Unfortunately, the uncompleted winter boxes leagues prior to lockdown, regrettably will be cancelled and fresh draws will be made and announced. These will begin in mid-April and run through to the Club championships in July. Scoring in box leagues is slightly different from normal tennis matches – These be will explain once entries have been received. So, if you would like to play in summer box leagues, please contact Tony Garrett (tony.garrett@tapestry.co.uk), as soon as possible – closing date for entries is 15 April 2021 (it’s important to let Tony have your phone and email address when entering). Page | 6
INTERNATIONAL equality and not just in that women’s tennis
tennis. was inferior to men’s
WOMEN’S DAY tennis and justified the
By Nick Baker In 1968, King was
prize money disparity.
8TH March 2021 is instrumental in taking
on the tennis A self-described “male
international women’s authorities and their chauvinist pig”, Riggs
day. methods of attracting backed his argument
This global day top players to up by challenging and
celebrates the social competitions and this beating one of the then
economic, cultural and resulted in the advent top woman players
political achievements of the open era in 1968. Australia’s Margaret
of women and calls to Court 6-2, 6-1
It did not stop there, as
action for accelerating King continued to battle
gender parity. for parity in pay
Significant activity is between women and
witnessed worldwide as men in the new open
groups come together era.
to celebrate women’s
achievements or rally
‘I have often
for women’s equality. been asked
One of the aims of whether I am a
international Women’s woman or an
Day is ‘to celebrate
women athletes an athlete. The Not to be out done,
applaud when equality question is King agreed to also
is achieved in pay, take on Riggs in a
sponsorship and absurd. Men are winner takes all
visibility’ not asked that. £100,000 ‘battle of the
sexes’ match.
When it comes to I am an athlete.
tennis there have been I am a women’ King whilst confident in
many women using her ability to compete
their voice to effect -Billie Jean King- against Riggs, knew
change and none more that losing could have a
so than Billie Jean Many disagreed with long term damaging
King. King’s view on equal effect on women’s
prize money, including tennis. There was
Billie Jean King is one
a former world male much to lose. King
of the most vocal
number one, Bobby however, maintained
advocates of women’s
Riggs, who claimed both her cool and belief
Page | 7and in a best of five set ‘..the decision active role in the club.
match beat Riggs 6-4. We are proud that our
6-3, 6-3. of the AELTC diverse club includes a
Both during and after yet again to growing girls and
women membership, a
her glittering career on treat women female president and
the woman’s tour, King
players as women having key
has continued to be at
the forefront of lesser players committee roles.
women’s tennis and than men – Our aims going forward
sport in general and are to encourage that
continues to push for undeserving of growth and there is still
gender equality and the same prize much to do. We would
LGBT rights. love to see our women
money – has a members engage in
Following on from
particular sting’ more in inter club
others such as Althaea
leagues and
Gibson, Ora -Serena Williams- competitions and
Washington and her
working with our
contemporaries This was a major coaches to encourage
Yvonne Goolagong- breakthrough, but there and support any
Crawley and Chris remains much to do in women who would like
Evert, King has blazed women’s tennis and to move into coaching.
a trail for others who sport, particularly in We are also sure that
followed from the likes positions of authority you may have some
of Martina Navratilova, and coaching. ideas and we would
and both Venus and
Women’s equality is not love to hear from you.
Serna Williams.
only being readdressed Finally, for next year’s
It was Serna, who in at the higher echelons International Woman’s
2006 challenged of tennis. In our own Day, let us have any
Wimbledon’s stance on small way, we here at suggestions on how we
different prize money Crescent Tennis Club as a club can join in
between men and support that those celebrations,
women that lead to the acceleration of parity including one of our
All England Club and are proud of our woman members
bringing in equal pay aims to encourage writing a piece for our
for the championship women and girls to take newsletter.
up tennis and play an
Page | 8Club Championship 2020
By Tony Garrett
So despite the difficult year we manged to hold our 2020 Club Championships
through June/July, culminating in early September with our finals day. Sadly, due to
the health restrictions we were unable to hold our usual popular social event, but a
big thank you to those who enter the championships and those family and friends
who came along to support the finals day…and maintained social distance rules!
There were some excellent matches, many congratulations to the winners and well
done to the runners up.
The 2021 Club Championships will start on 1 July 2021, with finals day being on 11
September 2021, if you would like to entre please contact Tony Garrett
tony.garrett@tapestry.co.uk
We hope to have some pictures of the 2020 presentation in our next newsletter
edition. The results were as follows.
Competition Winner Runner Up Result
Men’s Singles Paul Hydes Dave Butt 2-6, 6-4, 6-2
Ladies Singles Mandy McWhinnie Vanessa Rayne 6-3, 7-5
Men’s doubles Paul Hydes/Andy Lugton Dave Morgan/Jake Garrett 6-7, 6-2, 6-4
Ladies Doubles Mandy McWhinnie/ Gillian Quinney/ 6-1, 6-3
Bernie Adams Marion Wilson
Mixed Doubles Sharon Hayes/Ed Orsmond Bernie Adams/Elliot Scott 7-6, 7-6
Men’s over 45s Dave Butt Tony Garrett 6-4, 6-0
Men’s Vets Gary Payne/Dennis Tinker Peter Gregory/Dalius 6-2, 7-5
Doubles Eismontas
Mixed Handicap Sharon Hayes/Sam Hayes Dessi Orsmond/Ed Orsmond 7-6, 6-4
Doubles
Boys (U18 ) Singles Greg Payne Drew Chan 6-0,6-0
Girls (U18) Singles Ruby Payne Kiera Butt 5-7, 6-0, 6-2
Boys (U14) Josh Orsmond - -
Junior Doubles Elvira Orsmond/Greg Kiera Butt/Rob Heasman 6-2, 6-4
Payne
Girls(U14) Singles Not awarded
Junior Red Ball Sonny Korpalski Adam Brace 7-1, 7-2
Junior Orange Ball Billy Adams Jason Pang 2-7, 7-4, 7-4
Junior Green Ball Oscar Lee Josh Feldman 4-3, 2-4,10-6
Page | 9Crescent Social Tennis By Nick Baker Our social tennis sessions are great opportunity for members to play other members in a friendly, slightly less competitive way and an excellent way to practice any coaching you may have had! Sessions take place across the week and weekends – check out our website for dates/times and it advisable to book a place, particularly during the summer months. Due to Covid-19 there are restrictions on numbers of players at any one session. The Club is also required to maintain a record of those attending for track & trace purposes, so until further notice you MUST book into a social tennis session via our website – www.crescenttennisclub.co.uk Some existing restrictions remain in force, so we ask you to follow these and maintain the continued requirement of social distancing on and off the courts and sanitizing your hands. It is likely that the clubhouse will remain closed. There is a protocol that matches are usually in the format of doubles and preferably mixed doubles where possible and sessions are open to all members of all abilities. When Covid-19 restrictions are eased; To help everyone get on court at some stage during a session, please use the name tag board to allocate yourself a court/match (if you have not used the Board, other members will show you how this works-let us know if you need a name tag made up for you). Page | 10
Sponsorship
By Nick Baker
We are seeking Club sponsors. We have different levels of sponsorship available. If
you know any company that would be interested in any of the following sponsorship
options please get in touch with Nick Baker at nick.baker09@btinternet.com
Here are our sponsorship packages.
1 advertising banner 2.4m x 1.2m to be displayed on court
Gold Package £1,200 no. 1 or 3 fencing.
Exclusive of VAT Banner displayed on/in clubhouse.
12 months sponsorship, with right of Website banner on our club website.
renewal. Listing within club website sponsors page.
Logo and advertising on Club newsletters, bulletins and
communication.
25% discount on membership (up to a maximum of 5
employees) during year of sponsorship.
One hour free coaching session for up to 5 employees
Invitation to club events to promote Company/Services.
Display space within club for Company promotion/business
cards.
1 advertising banner 2.4m x 1.2m to be displayed on court
no 1 or 3 fencing.
Listing within club website sponsors page.
Silver Package £500
Exclusive of VAT Logo and advertising on Club newsletters, bulletins and
12 month with right of renewal communication.
15% discount on membership (up to a maximum of 5
memberships) during year of sponsorship.
One hour free coaching session for up to 5 employees
Display space within club for Company promotion/business
cards.
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Bronze Package £300 entrance fencing.
Exclusive of VAT Listing within club website sponsors page.
12 months, with right of renewal Display space within club for Company business
cards.
The Club Championship is held in July/August and
Club Championship cumulates in a finals day in September.
exclusive naming rights
£250 You would have exclusive naming right for that year’s
Exclusive of VAT Championship, your signage and logo would appear on all
publications regarding the Championship and on finals
day be both prominent and mentioned during the
presentations.
Page | 12Helping our club….. RE-LAUNCH OF THE 100 CLUB We are re-launching the 100 Club from 1st April 2021. For those members unfamiliar with this concept, the idea is that members contract to pay £2 a month for a year by Direct Debit or an annual lump sum of £24, also payable by direct debit or cheque. Please set up a Direct Debit Crescent Lawn Tennis Club, NatWest Account Number 33577307, Sort Code 60-19-19. The 1st draw will take place on Sunday 25th April and from thereon the last Sunday of every month. The draw will take place in accordance with COVID-19 rules in place at the time. This represents the price of one coffee. In return, you will be given a number which will then go into the monthly draw. Each month there will be two prizes, one each of £30 and £15. For the December draw these prizes will increase to £50 and £25, if we have enough participants. All funds raised will go to help the Club to improve our facilities and thus offering more opportunities for playing the sport we all love. Please do seriously consider signing up today. It would be greatly appreciated, and will help the club build up the reserves that are so urgently needed to improve courts 1 & 2. The committee reserves the right to suspend this activity and return all the money, on a monthly pro rata basis, if we do not get enough people signing up. Good luck! easyfunding When you’re next shopping on line - whether it’s with Amazon, Argos, Marks and Spencer, Just Eat or Ebay - why not do it through the easyfunding app. You can download the app from the apple store, for free, set up an account and set Crescent Tennis Club as your cause to receive funds! Alternatively, register and start helping the Club go to www.easyfundraising.org.uk. Just register on this site, search for your on-line retailer on this site. Click the link and sign into your usual retailer and the club will get a percentage of your spend – it costs nothing except a little forethought. Page | 13
Sadly, no prizes this time around, so this is just for fun! If anyone knows of anybody
willing to donate a prize for any future quiz let me know
(nick.baker09@btinternet.com)
1) What is the name of John McEnroe’s tennis playing younger brother who was
also the 38th Davis Cup Captain for the USA?
2) As of May 25th 2009 who was the WTA female no.1?
3) Martina Navratilova won how many Wimbledon Single titles?
4) British junior Laura Robson was how old when she took the Girls Singles title at
Wimbledon?
5) Allegedly Elton John’s track ‘Philadelphia Freedom’ was written for which
former tennis star?
6) Who won the Crescent Tennis Club Ladies and Men’s Singles 2020?
7) The French Open is named after Roland-Garros. What is he famous for having
done?
8) Which player is the only holder of the ‘golden slam’?
9) How many British men have reached a grand slam final in the last 70 years and
can you name them?
10) Which player made their professional debut aged 13 years 11 months?
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Summer Box League starts April 2021
Wimbledon 2021 28 June -11 July 2021
Club Championships & summer BBQ Start 1 July 2021
Finals Day11 September 2021
AGM 2022 11 February 2022 provisional
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