Passing Shots Editorial
Spring has arrived! Get ready for the new season by giving our rackets some TLC with a bit of dusting off, re-stringing and some new balls to bounce off. With Daylight Savings starting on the 25th September exciting times lay ahead for our tennis season. So get ready to ‘spring’ into action with the Handicap Club Champs, Saturday Club Tennis, Interclub Competition, Twilight Tennis and the list goes on! See you all on court. Warmest regards Fay McKay Passing Shots Editor
September 2016
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“Welcome” Matthew Carragher Scott Carragher Simon Kneebone Ben Von Opzeeland Chezle Phillips It is with great pleasure to welcome our newest senior members to Shirley Tennis Club We look forward to seeing you on the court and in the social room!
INTERCLUB COMPETITION 2016/17 All the Interclub Teams are in and displayed on the notice board! Competition starts on the 8th & 9th October with eleven teams participating. Three women’s, three men’s and five mixed. We wish our teams the very best for the season and watch with bated breath☺ Any queries please contact: Maree m.fitchett@xtra.co.nz or Sue suu.mitchell@gmail.com
September 2016
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HANDICAP DOUBLES START TIME:
9:00hr
DOUBLES:
Sunday 18th September 2016
SINGLES:
Sunday 25th September 2016
It’s not too late! Get your entries in now! The Handicap Doubles entry form is on the notice board or alternatively you may contact Maree: m.fitchett@xtra.co.nz to register your interest. ___________________________________________________________________________
Twilight Tennis A great way to release the mid-week blues of work – see you there☺ Opening night:
September 2016
Wednesday 28th September – 18:00hr
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Group A: Group B: Group C:
Tues & Wed (start 27th Sept) Sunday 2nd Oct Friday 7th Oct
10:00-11:30am 5:00-6:30pm 6:30-8pm
6 weeks = $170 6 weeks = $90 6 weeks = $90
Invite your friends to give tennis a go! Register your interest below Registration: www.shirleytennis.co.nz/coaching Or contact Ching Evans (021 050-3223)
Help ‘SMASH’ the debt down! Only $10.00 per week! There are still some numbers up for grabs! Form a syndicate, go alone or simply let Wayne or a committee member know if you are interested in joining a syndicate. Three draws ‘every’ Saturday for twenty weeks; the opportunity to win big cash. Payment options are available. Anticipated first draw will be on the 2nd October 2016. Contact Wayne Turner: wayne.turner1@xtra.co.nz
It’ September 2016
a WIN, WIN for all! www.shirleytennis.co.nz
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Purchase or order your interclub team shirts and jackets before 8th October 2016 and get them at a reduced price. TEAM SHIRTS NOW $20.00
Instead of $25.00
SLEEVELESS TOPS (LADIES) NOW $25.00
Instead of $30.00
CLUB JACKETS NOW $40.00 Instead of $50.00 CAPS ONLY $15.00
CLEARANCE PRODUCTS ALL $5.00 CLUB SHIRTS SIZE 8 BLUE/WHITE SKORTS SIZE 16 BLUE/WHITE TOPS – SIZE 7-8 (2) SIZE 9-10 SKORTS SIZE 6 Order Forms are on the notice board at Shirley Tennis Club or alternatively see Joanne at Mairehau High School every Saturday morning until the 1ST October. Samples are available to try on. Regards Joanne Thomson Junior Interclub Co-ordinator
September 2016
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Sun Umbrella Sponsorship With the removal of the old tree from the courtyard, we will be positioning four tables on the lawn which will be exposed to the sun. We would like to get four quality sun umbrella’s (one for each table), and see this as a potential sponsorship opportunity for local business’s as we can have their logo printed on the umbrella canopy. The cost of a decent umbrella (including printing) is expected to be around $400. If any person/business is interested in sponsoring an umbrella please contact Wayne Turner (385-3320) Regards Wayne Turner
JUNIOR ROSTER I am once again seeking volunteers to assist on this year’s Junior Roster. Any member who assists will be offered a reduction of the following season’s subscription depending how many times they assist this season. You don’t need to help every week; a number of our helpers have been rostered on a fortnightly or monthly basis depending on their availability and that is perfectly fine. If interested in assisting on this season’s roster please contact Wayne Turner (385-3320) Regards Wayne Turner
September 2016
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SITUATIONS VACANT Duty People – for Non-Committee Members This is your opportunity to organise Twilight and Saturday Club games. A great way for non-committee members to contribute to your club. To register your interest please contact Wayne - wayne.turner1@xtra.co.nz
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Hello! It’s happened! “You will have received your invoice for your subscription by now. Please pay by 17-10-16. Thank you☺ ___________________________________________________________________________
CHANGED YOUR CONTACT DETAILS? If your contact details below have changed, please advise us so we can update our records. Phone - Email - Home Address Please contact: Kirsty - kirstylb@hotmail.com or Fay - faymckay68@gmail.com September 2016
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18th
Handicap Doubles and Mixed – 9:00am start
24th
Monthly Points Competition
25th
Handicap Club Singles – 9:00am start
28th
Weekly Twilight Tennis Begins – 6:00pm start
17th
Subscriptions Due
29th
Monthly Points Competition
6th
Parent/Child Tournament
26th
Monthly Competition
3rd
Bill McIntosh (Over 35’s) Tournament
10th
Strawberries & Champagne Afternoon
24th
Monthly Points Competition
January 2017
28th
Monthly Points Competition
February 2017
5th
Club Championship Singles
TBA
Sports Trivia Evening
25th
Evelyn Chrystal/Ray Pilkington Trophy
25th
Monthly Points Competition
TBA
Club Championship Doubles & Mixed
26th
Monthly Points Competition
April 2017
8th
Closing Day / Presentation of Trophies
June 2017
17/18th
Shirley Senior Tournament (35+)
25th
Junior Singles Tournament
27th
Annual General Meeting
September 2016
October 2016
November 2016
December 2016
March 2017
July 2017
*TBA – Date yet to be advised/confirmed
September 2016
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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE PATRON PRESIDENT CLUB CAPTAIN DEPUTY CLUB CAPTAIN SECRETARY TREASURER MID WEEK CLUB CAPTAIN DEPUTY MID WEEK JUNIOR ADMINISTRATOR
Diane Madgin Rona Buttimore Maree Fitchett Sue Mitchell Kirsty Bennie Don Archer Dianne Winegge Brian Dunn Wayne Turner
COMMITTEE:
Bernadette Ellicott Casey Fitchett Ching Evans Ciaran Lynch Fay McKay Gareth Salt Joanne Thomson Joy Genet Nilesh Chandra Steve Papps Tom Hill-Taiaroa
2016/17
384 3174 389 2667 (Match Committee) 382 0067 (Midweek Interclub Co-ordinator) 383 6017 365 0003 381 8925 387 0884 980 3404 (Grounds Committee) 385 3320 387 0935 382 0067 385 3320 027 242 7265 388 2616 388 3710 354 0223 384 3311 359 0250 385 0592 385 3099
(Twilight Co-ordinator) (Grounds Committee) (Match Committee) (Passing Shots Newsletter) (Junior Interclub Co-ordinator) (Fundraiser Committee)
THE SHIRLEY TENNIS CLUB WISHES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTERS/SPONSORS
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September 2016
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