Club Magazine 2013 - Milford Tennis and Squash Club

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CONTENTSPageFacilities 5Chairman’s Letter 6Club Contacts 8History of the Club 10-11Squash & Table Tennis 12Weekly Club Planner 14-15Bridge & Mah-jong 16Social & Lucerne Arts 17LTA Open Tournaments 18Adult Tennis 19Junior Tennis 20Tennis Coaching 21Club Roll of Honour 23Fitness & Nutrition 24Pro Shop & Club Clothing 25Membership 27www.milfordtennisandsquash.net3

Functions • PartiesBusiness Meetings • WeddingReceptions • Dinner Dances• Leisure MembershipHoburne Holiday Parks in Dorset andHampshire can offer a number of facilitiesto host your private function, businessmeeting or party.Hoburne’s clubhouses each have a largefunction room with plenty of seating and a barfacility - perfect for a wedding reception ordinner dance.Hoburne Park has a modern conference roomwhich is fully equiped will everything you willneed for a conference or business meeting.All 3 parks offer local club membership whichincludes the use of their indoor and outdoorpools, gyms, saunas and fitness classes. Youcan also enjoy a meal in their restaurants.Annual membership also entitles you to enjoyour main season entertainment.Give the parks a call below to find out moreor ask for a function packwww.hoburne.comHoburne ParkTel: 01425 273379Hoburne NaishTel: 01425 273586Hoburne BashleyTel: 01425 612340

FACILITIES• 7 Synthetic Grass Courts - 3 surfaces renewed in 2011• 3 Floodlit Courts + 2 being added in 2013 (no extra charge)• 2 Squash Courts with viewing gallery• Adult/Junior/Mini LTA Clubmark tennis programme• RMA Academy for competing juniors• Other activities Bridge/Mah-jong/Table Tennis/Lucerne Arts• Club Kit - Club Shop - all top brands of tennis accessories available atunbeatable prices• Restringing services in association with Wimbledon official stringers• Changing rooms and showers• Tennis Ball Machine• Separate Meeting Room and Function Room seating 60 persons• Bar and lounge with Tea and Coffee Machine• Covered, South facing terrace (a real sun trap!) to the front of theclubhouse and spacious lawn area with court side seating• Patio overlooking coaching court with seating for spectators• Disabled facilities - access throughout and toilets• Ample Car Parkingwww.milfordtennisandsquash.net5

CHAIRMAN’S LETTERWelcome to our second Milford Tennis and Squash Club Magazine. The Clubhas had another very successful year, with membership held at around 620.The magazine gives details of all the different activities at the Club, with contactdetails if further information is required on any specific activity. With the interiorof the Club completed so successfully, in the last year we have concentratedon improving the grounds with the extended Club patio, new patio furniture andnew pathway to Courts 4 to 7 making a huge difference to the appearance ofthe Club. A lovely new patio area was also built next to the coaching court, sothat parents can watch their children in comfort. The area behind the Club wascleared, paved and the concrete shed modified to make a shop/store room forour Coach. We also installed acoustic panels on the Foster Taylor room ceilingwhich was much appreciated by the bridge and mah-jong players.As the Club has been here since 1927, it is surprising that lots of people inMilford don’t know we exist. Another step was taken to overcome this when,for the first time in the history of the Club, we took part in the Milford Carnival.Despite the appalling weather it was a great success. We didn’t win a prize,but a picture of the float and a mention appeared in the local paper. We plan toparticipate again this year and hope for better weather.Having finally received planning permission for lighting on tennis courts 4 and 7,the most exciting project in the coming year will be the installation of the lightingon those courts, the work being carried out at the same time as the re-carpetingof the 2 courts, in September 2013.Court 7 is the junior coaching court and the new lighting will significantly extendthe time available for coaching the juniors. We have over 100 junior memberswho, of course, represent the future of our Club. We have extensive mini andjunior coaching programmes and many activities including regular junior/seniortournaments where juniors have a chance to play with adults in a fun competition.If you are new to Milford, or haven’t seen the Club, why not have a look at ourlovely facilities in Lucerne Road and have a chat with some members, alwaysthe best ambassadors for a thriving Club like ours.As always, my thanks go to the members of the Club who have produced thismagazine, and to the Club’s Committee members who give so generously oftheir time and talents to make the Club such a success. I would also like tothank the sponsors and advertisers whose funding has helped to make themagazine possible.John RichardsChairman6

CONTACTSJohn Richards Mary Hill Alan Gordon Geoff Burch John Satchwell_____________________________________________CLUB MANAGEMENT COMMITTEEChairman John Richards 01590 642615Secretary Mary Hill 01590 610380Treasurer Bryan Marsden 01425 622650Membership John Richards 01590 642615Communications & Publicity Jan Caldwell 07921 315611Tennis Chairman Alan Gordon 01425 272049Squash Chairman John Satchwell 07747 694117House Peter Blass 01425 621459Bridge Allan Marles 01590 643324Grounds Bob Hillyer 01425 626006Bar Gordon Parker 01590 643049CLUB TENNIS SUB COMMITTEEChairman Alan Gordon 01425 272049Secretary Dee Flanagan 01425 616252Fixture Secretary Keith Douglas 07841 098466Men’s Captain Steve Read 01590 675965Ladies Captain Joanna White 01425 616014Ladies Morning Sara Charles 01590 676871Rusty Racquets Wendy Rouse 01590 641184Club Coach Russell May 07793 539275Junior Chairman Geoff Burch 01590 641076CLUB JUNIOR TENNIS SUB COMMITTEEChairman Geoff Burch 07813 016767Russell May 07793 539275Keith Douglas 01590 643277Clemie Wareham 07582 893628Helen Middle 07711 0281618Milford Tennis and Squash ClubLucerne Road, Milford on sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0PLW: www.milfordtennisandsquash.net11

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HISTORY OF MILFORD TENNISThe Milford Country Club was formed in 1927 and became a member of theL.T.A. in 1935, purchasing the freehold of its 1.8 acre site in Lucerne road in1945. Although tennis has always been the major sporting activity at the club, inthe early years croquet and hockey were also played. In 1936 the first squashcourt was built on the site and in 1950 the Squash Club, previously a separateclub, merged with the Country Club. The club originally had three grass courtsand four hard courts and, during these early years, the members largely playedsocial tennis with a limited number of matches being arranged with other localclubs. More recently, bridge, mah-jong and table tennis have also becomeimportant activities enjoyed by club members.In the late 1990’s, the Club changed its focus to include competitive tennis,thus providing opportunities for members of all abilities to participate in internaltournaments as well as in matches with neighbouring clubs. In 2001 the Clubchanged its name to the Milford Tennis and Squash Club and subsequentlyobtained the services of a full time professional coach. All the courts have beenresurfaced in recent years and the Club now possesses seven high qualityartificial grass courts which are much admired by visiting players. Floodlightswere installed on three of the courts in 2005 and two further courts will be floodlit later in 2013.In 2007/8, the Club carried out major improvements to the Clubhouse whichincluded providing new changing rooms, toilets and kitchen facilities as wellas refurbishing the whole of the premises. The full cost of this was £140,000,all of which was met from Club funds. Unfortunately, on Boxing Day 2009, adevastating fire destroyed approximately 50% of the Club premises sparingonly the new kitchen and squash courts. In a little over a year, the Clubhousewas totally rebuilt using the money from the insurance claim, with an additional£29,000 from Club funds being used to improve and upgrade the facilities. Thenew Clubhouse was formally opened in February 2010 by Mark Cox, the formerDavis Cup tennis player, and today the Club is fortunate to have a large functionroom, and lounge bar capable of hosting events for up to 60 people.10 www.milfordtennisandsquash.net

AND SQUASH CLUBThe management of the club is in the hands of the Executive Committee, whichconsists of a President, Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer and representativesof each of the Club’s main sections. The Club is run entirely on a voluntary basisand depends on the participation of a large number of the over 600 members.Social events are organized throughout the year and both internal and opentennis tournaments held regularly.Milford has always been a popular venue for junior tennis players and has,since 1938 hosted one of Hampshire’s largest Junior Tennis Tournaments, afact of which it is very proud. We are looking forward to our 75th DiamondAnniversary tournament this year.

SQUASH & RACKETBALLThe Club has two recently refurbished,heated, sprung floor, squash courtswith viewing balcony and adjoiningchanging rooms. Squash membershave full use of all clubhouse facilitiesand join in all Club events.Two teams compete in winter andsummer Dorset Squash Leagues andinternal leagues and ladder ensurethat there is plenty of competitiveSquash available. Recently Racketballhas been introduced and is now sopopular that a separate internal leaguehas been formed.In past years Squash membershave visited other Clubs, includingthe Channel Islands to play friendlyfixtures and have then hostedreturn matches.The Club’s regular programme is:Mondays Mixed Club Night 6pm - 9pmTuesdays and Thursdays Team matches from 7.30pm OnwardsAll other times are available for members to bookContact John Satchwell on 01425 628410TABLE TENNISOur Table Tennis players meetin the Clubroom at 7.00 pm onThursday evenings throughout theyear. Membership numbers havebeen small but are now increasing.Standards have improved over thepast couple of years to give somevery competitive games. Two tablesare available and the evening usuallyContact Brian Cornish on 01425 621744finishes at 10.00 pm with a drink atthe bar. A few more players would bewelcome of all standards and abilities.At present there are no junior playersbut if any are interested, they would bewelcome to join in between 7 pm and8 pm. If numbers can be increased it ishoped to organise some coaching andfriendly matches.12 www.milfordtennisandsquash.net13

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Milford Tennis & Squash ClubWeekly PlannerMondayAdultTennisJuniorTennisSquash Bridge Mah-jong TableTennisTime Dept Activity Stage Location Cost Contact14.00 - 17.00 Social Mah-jong AllFoster TaylorRoomArt Pilates MorrisDancingnaSue Baptiste01590 64117415.30 - 16.15 Tennis16.15 - 17.00 Tennis15.30 - 18.00 Tennis9.00 - 10.15 Tennis10.45 - 12.00 Tennis12.00 - 13.15 TennisLadies GroupCoachingLadies GroupCoachingLadies GroupCoaching10.00 - 12.00 Social Bridge Club Beginners14.00 - 17.00 Tennis17.00 - 20.00 Tennis18.00 - 21.00 SquashMini Red GroupCoachingMini Orange GroupCoachingMini & Parent freeplayMixed ClubAfternoonMixed Club Evening(Summer Only)* Singles LeagueMatches4 - 6years7- 9years4 - 9years18.00 - 20.00 Tennis Mens Club Night Adult/AllCourt 7(3 in winter)Court 7(3 in winter)Courts 1-3(2 in winter)Courts 1 - 6(1-3 in winter)Beginners Courts 5,6,7Intermed Courts 5,6,7Team Courts 5,6,7Foster TaylorRoom£2nm£0mem£2nm£0mem18.00 - 21.00 Squash Mixed Club Night Adult/All Courts 1 & 2 na19.00 -OnwardsTuesday9.30 - 13.00 TennisSocial Morris Dancing AdultLadies ClubMorning14.00 - 17.00 Social Cut-in Bridge Beginners17.00 - 18.00 Tennis18.00 - 19.00 Tennis19.00 - 21.30 Squash19.00 - 22.00 Tennis19.00 -OnwardsWednesdayJunior ImproversGroup CoachingJunior IntermedGroup Coaching* Dorset LeagueMatches* Dorset/HantsLeague MatchesFoster TaylorRoomnananaAll Courts 1 - 6 na10 - 13years14 - 16yearsAdultTeamAdultTeamSocial Lucerne Arts AdultFoster TaylorRoomCourts 6&7(1-3 in winter)Courts 6&7(1-3 in winter)Courts 1 & 2na£2nm£0mem£2nm£0memnaCourts 2 & 3 £2Foster TaylorRoomna£6nm£5mem£6nm£5mem£6nm£5memnaAdult/All Courts 1 - 6 naAdult/All Courts 1 - 6 naAdult Courts 1 & 2 naClemie Wareham07582 893628Alan Gordon01425 272049John Satchwell07747 694117Margaret Langford01590 642678Sara Charles01590 676871Joy Hockey01590 641126Russell May07793 539 275John Satchwell07747 694117Keith Douglas07841 098466John Butler01590 641590Russell May07793 539 275Joy Hockey01590 641126Alan Gordon01425 272049Dave Hart07816 374 90914

Thursday14.00 - 17.00 Social Bridge Club Partnership14.00 - 17.00 Tennis19.00 - 21.30 Squash19.00 -OnwardsFriday15.30 - 16.15 TennisSunday9.00 - 11.00 Tennis9.30 - 13.00 Tennis9.30 - 13.00 Tennis10.30 - 13.30 Tennis13.30 - 16.30 Tennis13.30 - 16.30 Tennis17.00 - 20.00 TennisMixed ClubAfternoon* Dorset LeagueMatchesFoster TaylorRoom* Specific dates www.milfordtennisandsquash.net only - see Club notice board for details15naAdult/All Courts 1 - 6 naAdultTeamSocial Table Tennis Club AllMini PerformanceRMAcademy16.30 - 17.15 Tennis School Group17.00 - 18.15 Tennis18.30 - 19.45 Tennis18.15 - 20.00 TennisSaturday9.00 - 9.40 Tennis9.40 - 10.20 Tennis10.20 - 11.00 Tennis11.00 - 11.45 Tennis11.45 - 12.30 Tennis10.30 - 14.00 Tennis12.00 - 14.00 Tennis14.00 - 17.00 Tennis17.00 - 20.00 TennisJunior PerformanceRMAcademyMixed AdultCoachingTeam TrainingLast Friday In MonthMini Red GroupCoachingMini Red 2 GroupCoachingMini Orange GroupCoachingMini Green GroupCoachingGirls Aloud GroupCoaching* Dorset LeagueMatchesRusty RacquetsMixed ClubMixed ClubAfternoon* Dorset LeagueMatches* Mini World SeriesCompetition* Junior/SeniorTournament* Adult AmericanTournament* Dorset LeagueMatches*Singles LeagueMatches*Singles LeagueMatches* Dorset LeagueMatches8 - 10years7 - 11years10 - 16yearsAdult/AllAdultTeam4 - 6years6 - 8years8 - 9years9 - 10years10 - 13yearsAdultTeam4 - 10yearsCourts 1 & 2Foster TaylorRoomnanaCourts 6 & 7 £1All Courts 1 - 6 £1Adult/All Courts 1 - 6 £5Team Courts 2 & 3 £210 - 16yearsCourts 1 - 3 £2Adult Courts 1 - 3 £3AdultTeamCourts 6&7(3 in winter)Courts 6&7(3 in winter)Courts 6&7(3 in winter)Courts 6&7(3 in winter)Courts 1-5(2&3 in winter)Court 7Court 7Court 7Court 7Court 7£4na£5£6nm£5memCourts 2 & 3 £2Joy Hockey01590 641126Alan Gordon01425 272049John Satchwell07747 694117Brian Cornish01425 621744Clemie Wareham07582 893628Russell May07793 539 275Hilary Ball/Steve Read01590 641272 - 07936 199351£2nm£0mem£2nm£0mem£2nm£0mem£2nm£0mem£2nm£0memCourts 2 & 3 £2Adult Courts 4,5,1 naAdult Courts 1 - 6 naAdultTeamCourts 2 & 3 £217.00 - 18.30 Tennis * Junior Club Night All Courts 1 - 6 £5Clemie Wareham07582 893628Keith Douglas07841 098466Wendy Rouse01590 641184Alan Gordon01425 272049Keith Douglas07841 098466Geoff Burch07813 016767Clemie Wareham07582 893628Keith Douglas07841 098466Sara Charles01590 676871Keith Douglas07841 098466Russell May07793 539 275Russell May07793 539 275Keith Douglas07841 098466

BRIDGERubber Bridge is popular and played at the Club throughout the year. The Bridgeplayers meet in our comfortable function room three times a week. Tuesdays2 pm to 5 pm – Cut in. Wednesdays 10 am to noon – Beginners. Help is givenon an individual basis at no extra cost making it a unique opportunity to learnto play this enjoyable and social game. Thursdays 2 pm to 5 pm – Partnershipbridge for the more expert player. Refreshments are available throughout allsessions. Each year a Bridge lunch is held, see the Club calendar.Contact Joy Hockey on 01590 641126MAH-JONGThe number of Mah-jong players has increased rapidly in the last few years. Forthose who have not played this Chinese puzzle game, it is a game of luck andchance and lots of fun. You do not need any knowledge to play and it is easyto learn and enjoy. The Mah-jong players meet on Monday afternoons at 1.45pm and tea is taken in mid afternoon. In June 2012 a Mah-jong marathon funday was organised to raise funds for the Club and will hopefully be repeated in2013. Also Spring and Autumn lunches take place to which all Club membersare invited. New members are always welcome.Contact Sue Baptiste on 01590 641174You can also just come along on MondaysPreparatory SchoolAcademicsMusic Arts SportWhere Children Thrive!A Happy and Successful Independent Day Schoolfor Boys and Girls aged 2-13Durlston Court School, Barton on Sea, BH25 7AQEmail: enquiries@durlstoncourt.co.ukTel: (01425) 610 010www.durlstoncourt.co.ukContact usfor a newprospectus

LUCERNE ARTSOur Artists group have been meeting every Tuesday evening from 7.00pm formany years. In 2012 we went on a trip to Alexander Creswell’s Studio at WattsGallery, where he is the resident artist situated in Compton near Guildford. Hespent some time with us explaining how he manages to do large painting andhis methods painting interiors of Windsor Castle. Our trip for 2013 is going tobe to the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy. This is to be accompaniedwith a meal in London before returning home. The group displays it’s picturesin the Clubhouse.Contact John Butler on 01590 641590SOCIALThe Club organises social events for members throughout the year. Recentevents have included BBQ’s, a ‘Murder Mystery ‘ dinner with professional actors,organised walks in the New Forest, a New Year’s Eve party and a Valentine’sDinner with a live quartet and a disco. For Red Nose Day, a Zumba session wasarranged on the Friday evening and a Quiz Night on Saturday evening, raisingover £400 for the charity. During the summer, Wednesday night suppers arevery popular, the meals being prepared by members. Details of coming eventsare displayed on the Notice Board in the bar. Helpers and volunteers are alwaysneeded, particularly during our Junior and Vets LTA Tournaments.Contact Mary Hill on 01590 610380

LTA OPEN TOURNAMENTSVETERANS OPEN DOUBLES TOURNAMENTOn 10th April 2000, Milford Country Club held its first Over 60/Over 45 Doubles Tournamentorganised by Harold Popplestone and his committee of Noel Baptise, Carol Dunning andLinda Havers. At the end of the week prizes were presented at a Disco, Banger & Burger BBQSupper. Competitors hailed mainly from local clubs. The event has grown and the 2012 Tournamentattracted players from across the south of England as well as a good representation from Milford,Hampshire and Dorset.The 13th Tournament will be held from 15th to 20th April 2013.WINNERS OVER 45 *Milford Tennis Club MembersMens Ladies Mixed2009 R. Battersby & R. Johnstone A. Pearce* & J. Weguelin* B. Sibley & L. Hutchings2011 A. Gordon* & P. Tovey A. Pearce* & J. Weguelin* D. Fotherfill & S. Hill2012 A. Gordon* & L. Webster N. Crane & G. Young D. Floyd & C. DickieWINNERS OVER 60 *Milford Tennis Club MembersMens Ladies Mixed2009 R. Henderson & R Johnstone M. Bartrop* & S. Mullally P. & B. Friedmann2011 R. Henderson & R.Johnstone D. Hill & R. Wilson P. & B. Friedmann2012 Not played due to weather Not played due to weather R. Johnston & P. FisherWINNERS OVER 70 *Milford Tennis Club MembersMens Ladies Mixed2011 R. Henderson & D. Trew J. Pedrette & E. Simmons K. Burbidge* & M. Bartrop*2012 R. Henderson & D. Trew Not Played B. Walker & S. MullallyLTA JUNIOR OPEN TOURNAMENT“The Club’s first Open Tennis Tournament was held for three days from 27th August 1929 andresulted in a profit of £14. It continued annually soon incorporating juniors. In 1935 the LawnTennis Association wrote to the Club saying the tournament had not received their sanction. Thematter was settled amicably since when it has continued annually in August, interrupted only by theSecond World War, and in 2013 we will be holding our 75th Junior Open.Spectators are welcome, the standard will be high and Club members will be providing coffee, tea,lunches, not forgetting the legendary cakes.Contact Geoff Burch on 01590 641076 or tournament@milfordtennisandsquash.netThe 75th Junior Tournament will be held from 12th to 17th August 2013.2012 WINNERS *Milford Tennis Club MembersSinglesDoubles10 & Under Boys Alex Ellison --12 & Under Boys Tom Shipton --14 & Under Boys Harry Dunnett Jack Ison & George Rawlings16 & Under Girls Katie Jones --16 & Under Boys Mitchell Bentley --18 & Under Boys Jack Mountain* Harvey Kavanagh* & Jason Lewis18www.milfordtennisandsquash.net

ADULT TENNISWhatever your standard of tennisthere is a suitable opportunity to playhere at the Milford Tennis and SquashClub. The Club has over 400 tennisplaying adults. There is a “RustyRacquets” group that play between12-2pm on Saturdays for thosereturning to tennis or who havejust started. General club sessionsfor all players are held on Wednesday,Thursday and Saturday afternoons,starting at 2pm. If you feel peckishafter playing on Wednesdays, wehold Club suppers throughout thesummer. A Ladies morning is heldfrom 9.30am on Tuesdays anda Men’s evening starts at 6pmMonday evenings. Balls are provided.The Club has 16 teams of which compete in the highest divisions in the Dorsetand Hampshire tennis leagues (lta.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/events) andin addition we have a number of friendly matches with local clubs throughoutthe year.Still can’t get enough tennis? Then consider entering some, or all, of the 4American Tournaments we hold throughout the year or the 4 Junior/SeniorTournaments. The Club Championships begin in July and we also run 6 mixedsingles leagues in winter and summer. At any other time you can play in yourchosen group - singles or doubles - and relax in the new lounge or verandahareas with a cup of coffee or glass of wine afterwards. If you want to hone yourskills then book a session with one of our coaching team.There is something for every adult tennis player at Milford - including two LTAOpen Tournaments each year. New prospective members are welcome to comeand join in a club session to get a taste for the club.If you wish to have any more information about our tennis activities then one ofthe members of our Tennis Sub Committee will be glad to help.Contact Alan Gordon on 01425 272049 or gordonaj1@hotmail.co.ukMake every shotcount by joiningtoday atwww.lta.org.uk19

MINI & JUNIOR TENNIS20MinisThere is a Mini Coaching Programmefor ages 4 – 10years accommodatingmembers and non members. In additionthere are a number of tournamentsincluding regular Junior/SeniorTournaments, a Mini’s Open Series,Junior Closed Tournament, Singlesleagues, as well as the LTA Junior OpenTournament. Apart from the standardcoaching sessions, Russell, our HeadCoach and his coaching team runholiday academies as well as individualcoaching sessions. The top juniorsattend our RMAcademy training weeklyto help further develop their tennis skillswith match play. Juniors & Minis havepriority on court 7 at all times unless it isbeing used for coaching.JuniorsWelcome to the Juniors! Our Juniormembers are from 10 to 16 years ofage. Once past 16 all juniors proceedinto the adult programme. The Juniorsection is vital to the future of the cluband at Milford we try to encourageas many children as possible to playtennis. They train either in Juniorcoaching sessions and or the inthe RMAcademy session. Theycan compete in our junior/seniortournaments, singles leagues and LTAopen tournament.www.milfordtennisandsquash.netFor information on Dorset andHampshire competitions, ratings andrankings, please visit www.lta.org.ukRED RASCALS AGES 4 – 6 YEARSSATURDAY 09.00AM – 09.40AMRED RASCALS 2 AGES 6 – 8 YEARSSATURDAY 09.40AM – 10.20AMORANGE DEVILS AGES 8 – 9 YEARSSATURDAY 10.20AM – 11.00AMGREEN GIANTS AGES 9 – 10 YEARSSATURDAY 11.00AM – 11.40PMGIRLS ALOUD AGES 10 -13 YEARSSATURDAY 11.40AM - 12.30PMRED RASCALS AGES 4 – 8 YEARSMONDAY 3.30PM – 4.15PMORANGE DEVILS AGES 8 – 9 YEARSMONDAY 4.15PM – 5.00PM(MINI WORLD SERIES TOURNAMENTSFIRST SUNDAY OF MONTH 9AM – 11AM)MINI PERFORMANCE ACADEMYFRIDAY AFTERNOON 3.30pmIMPROVERS AGES 10 – 13 YEARSTUESDAY 5.00PM – 6.00PMINTERMEDIATES AGES 14 – 16 YEARSTUESDAY 6.00PM – 7.00PM(JUNIOR SINGLES LEAGUESSUNDAY AFTERNOON)JUNIOR PERFORMANCE ACADEMYFRIDAY AFTERNOON 5.00pm(PLAYERS SELECTED)More experienced juniors are invited to further their match play by playing in thesenior programme and matches. This shows they have reached intermediatestatus. We also offer the older juniors the opportunity to work alongsidecoaches and pass on their experience to the up and coming youngsters.

COACHINGRussell May - Head CoachLTA CCA – PTR – MBTCA - ERSAOne Hour - £21M-£23NMBorn: 1975Height: 5’10”Right HandedContact Tel No: 07793 539 275Contact E: coaching@milfordtennisandsquashclub.netRussell is an all round athlete who has both taught and competed in manysports. Official Ambassador for the tecnifibre brand which include rackets, shoes,strings and all their range of accessories. Pro shop agent for PWP, Britain’slargest tennis equipment supplier. Has been playing and competing since theage of 12 in Hampshire, at County level. Also represented Brockenhurst Collegeat a national level for 3 consecutive years. Coaching since 1993 in a widerange of coaching at all standards; beginners to county level, and all ages from4yrs +. Head coach at Milford since 2000, Is responsible for running the clubs’extensive coaching programmes which include; individual/group/performancesquads, tournaments and teams all within mini, junior and adult tennis. Healso forms links with the schools within Hampshire and Dorset that are vitalto the growth of the Clubs programme. Involved with training the HampshireUnder 12 County Cup squad. Russell’s coaching is predominantly with juniorand adult performance players who are dedicated and compete regularly in hisRMAcademy.Clemie Wareham - Assistant CoachLTA DCAOne Hour - £17M-£19NMBorn: 1982Height: 5’8”Right HandedContact Tel No: 07582 893 628Contact E: coaching@milfordtennisandsquash.netClemie trained at and played for West Hants Club, Bournemouth for many years.She was also part of the Dorset County Team until the age of 16 and competedin County, Regional, National and European Tournaments. She has 6 yearscoaching experience with Minis, Juniors and Adults at East Dorset, Branksome,Southbourne and Lymington Tennis Clubs. In the past she has been involvedin LTA Tennis for Schools programme. Clemie is very much looking forwardto coaching in the Milford Tennis programme and with particular focus onexpanding the Mini Tennis programme at the Club.www.milfordtennisandsquash.net21

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ROLL OF HONOURCLUB CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPSINGLESDOUBLESMens Ladies Mixed Men’s Ladies2006 M Fells Mrs J Weguelin A Thomas/Dr L Jerwood M Fells/R May Mrs A Pearce/Mrs M Howard2007 M Fells Mrs J Weguelin A Thomas/Dr L Jerwood M Fells/R May Dr L Jerwood/Mrs J Weguelin2008 A Thomas Mrs A Pearce L Stone/Mrs A Pearce M Fells/R May Dr L Jerwood/Mrs J Weguelin2009 A Thomas Mrs J Weguelin A Thomas/Dr L Jerwood A Thomas/E Green Dr L Jerwood/Mrs J Weguelin2010 A Thomas Mrs J Weguelin R May/Mrs J Weguelin L Stone/P Thorne Dr L Jerwood/Mrs J Weguelin2011 A Thomas Mrs A Pearce A Thomas/Mrs L Jerwood A Thomas/E Green Dr L Jerwood/Mrs J Weguelin2012 A Thomas Miss P Harrison A Thomas/Miss P Harrison A Thomas/E Green Dr L Jerwood/Mrs J WeguelinClub Junior ChampionshipUnder 10 Singles Under 12 Singles Under 14 Singles Under 16 Singles2009 T Rowsell J Mountain J Mountain2010 T Rowsell A Porter J Mountain2011 S Middle T Rowsell T Rowsell J Mountain2012 J Stanton T Rowsell H ChandlerDoubles Doubles Doubles Doubles2009 J Mountain/G T-High J Mountain/H Lyos2010 J Mountain/G T-High2011 M Gale/S Webb T Rowsell/H Chandler W Taylor/J Legood2012 S Middle/H Dixon Clegg T Rowsell/A BurtonClub Closed Over 60Mens Mixed Mens Ladies2011 A Gordon A Gordon/Mrs L Havers A Gordon/E Green Mrs M Crane/ Mrs M Hill2012 A Gordon A Gordon/Mrs L Havers M Crawhall/A GordonDrawn Doubles PartnersMens Mixed Ladies2011 C Cheek/A Gordon A Gordon/Mrs J Garfath Mrs M Hill/Mrs M Horne2012 B Bishop/N Jutton M Gallow/Mrs L Bettle Mrs B Cabot/Mrs H ClarkeRosemerryn Bowl DoublesMensLadies2011 A Gordon Mrs B Cabot, Mrs E Cook, Mrs M Hudson (tie)2012 S Mactavish Mrs M HorneSuperset SinglesMens2011 A Gordon2012 J Mountainwww.milfordtennisandsquash.net23

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