American Tournaments

We hope to increase the regularity of our enjoyable American tournaments - watch noticeboards for details.

AMERICAN TOURNAMENT SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2008

Amazing we played at all today! The day was dank with drizzly rain, but nine of us ventured out with intention to play some fun, competitive tennis.

The only females, Kate and myself, played some intriguing games with Colin M, Doug, Dave, John P, Ed, Paul and Norm.

As rain drizzled on and off all afternoon, some played three games, others four.

Therefore, working on an average the winners were Colin M with 19 points and Kate on 17. An exhilarating afternoon of tennis and dodge the rain!!

Jackie Y.

AMERICAN TOURNAMENT SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2008

Only nine turned up today. The weather had started out a bit grey, but gradually improved throughout play.

Maureen, Kate, Tina and myself. Dave, Jeremy, Ed, Paul and Norm. Ed won with 20 points and Kate close behind with 19.

A good afternoon of fun competitive tennis, cake and tea.

Jackie Y

American Tournament 19th September 2008

A lovely sunny atmosphere at this evenings event; this was helped by the great weather!! With 14 players Helen, Pat, Pauline, Tina, Liz Burch and myself. Colin W, Dave S, Pete, Jeremy, Jeff, Mike S, James B and Norman. Play was continual-therefore 2 were only waiting briefly! A good evening's play followed by tea, cakes and Beer!! The winning ladies were Pat and Helen both with 19 points and the playoff -a 'table tennis' match with Helen triumphant. Liz and myself drew second with 17 points. Pete and Colin fought competitively against each other all night and Pete won by one point with 22 and Colin 21, third was James with 19 points.

Jackie Y.

American Tournament 27th July 2008

With 3 courts available the tournament proved a great success, with exactly 12 players! Pat, Kate, Anna, Jackie, Colin H, Doug, Ed, Paul, Dave S, Dave W, Norman and newcomer kieron, Doug's system worked well and everyone had a great time and helped out, and thanks to Hannah (kieron's daughter) for adding up the scores and helping with the drinks. Kate and Collin H both won with 27 points and the sun stayed out all day.

Jackie & Norman.Y.

23/07/06

The 5^th American Tournament of the year did not take place as only 8 club members braved the heat of Sunday afternoon. Swelled by the unexpected arrival of Jim and Fiona who arrived for Social we spent the afternoon playing a friendly league format. Jim & Colin Williams won all their 4 matches, Gaynor & Peter won 2, Kate & Jeremy also won 2, leaving John Pryse & Fiona winning 1 and Melvin & Pauline also winning 1.

Pleasant company I thought. Too hot for tennis though.

Pete Worby

18/06/06

The 4^th American Tournament of the year saw a disappointingly low turnout of only 15 members participate. However, those present enjoyed a good afternoons tennis and the strawberries and cream went down well with tea.

With one game left to play both Chris Montague and I were level on 20 games (neither of us knew this) – we were on court 3 and I was partnered by Pauline against Chris and Helen. Pauline serving – 3 times we held advantage – each time she served a double fault. Eventually we lost the game so that meant that Chris won the mens competition – well done to him. I was second and Jeremy was third – probably his highest placing – his reward……….a match debut on Friday for the Mens D (nonsense - he was already picked - Ed)

The ladies saw Kate top with Liz Burch and Helen joint second.

Young Laurence Burch performed well in his 1^st tournament since becoming an approved junior, and it was also good to see Jenny Wright in action, her tennis has come on a lot and was welcomed to join in by the members present.

Pete Worby

21/05/06

The 3rd American Tournament of the year was cancelled due to bad weather

08/04/06

The 2nd American tournament of the year was attended by 16 club members. The blue skies and sunshine of the morning had, by 2pm, given way to grey clouds and a forecast of impending rain.

A couple of sets were managed before the rain came. In that time, both Peter Worby and Angie Edmonds managed to top the leader board in the male and female categories respectively.

Shortly after 3.15pm the players adjourned to the clubhouse for our cream tea kindly provided by Pat which kept everyone happy for the next 45 minutes. As it was still raining the consensus was to call it a day which they duly did.

WINNERS - Pete Worby and Angela Edmonds.

MOST APPALLING PERFORMANCE - Doug Pullinger

BIGGEST EATER - Mat Colman

Peter Worby

19/03/06

The first American tournament of the year took place today. A good turnout of 18 players on a glorious afternoon produced winners in Dave Williams and Tracey Bunyard - congratulation to them both. Thanks also to Liz Beak for organising, and to Pat Foster for the teas!