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March 2010 - SALCOMBE TENNIS CLUB TOURNAMENT AND LEAGUE MATCHES 2009

Salcombe Tennis Club members celebrated their year at their Annual Christmas Dinner and Presentations at the Winking Prawn in Salcombe. As always there was a good attendance, good food and lots of fun.

The Salcombe Annual Club Tournament Finals were played on Sunday 13th September in glorious sunshine. A good turnout of supporters enjoyed the tennis, tea, cakes and something a bit stronger!!

The Ladies Doubles winners were Caroline Evans and Jennie Sprague who beat Sally Jenks and Sarah Allen in two sets. Sarah Allan then went on to retain her singles title against Jennie Sprague in 3 sets. Sophie Lovatt and Joe Clarke took the mixed title from previous holders Jennie Sprague and Chris Stidston-Nott comfortably in 2 sets . Chris Stidston-Nott and Alan Treverton retained their Mens Doubles Title whilst Peter Henessey-Smith held onto his Singles title after a long 3 set match against Joe Clarke.

Salcombe had two teams in the South Hams Summer Tennis League - the first team in Mixed Division One and the second in Mixed Division Two. The teams had a varied performance this year. On the credit side the second team, Captained by Roger Brownill, were runners up in Division Two missing the top spot by just 1 point. In contrast the first team could not sustain their performance in the league despite winning a number of tougher matches. The first team did however go on to win the highly competitive Geoff Date Knock-out Cup. In doing so they put out teams from Kingsbridge, Avonvale, Totnes and beat Ivybridge 7-1 in the final held on 6th September at Totnes. Salcombe's winning team were Sarah Allen, Jennie Sprague, Joe Clarke and Alan Treverton (photo attached). Salcombe Tennis Club continues to enjoy both regular good tennis and a fun social programme throughout the year. A recent evening of music and supper raised over £1k towards refurbishing the mini court and practise wall. The Clubs investment last spring to deep clean the courts has paid dividends and the courts continue to play well in most weather. As there are many friends of the club who are keen to take part in the social events a Social membership is now available.

Enquiries to Membership Secretary John Sprague 01548 843044 or look on the website www.salcombetennisclub.org.uk