Author: BLTSC Office

Work is now well underway on courts 5-7 and all being well they should be ready to use by week commencing 16th November.  As soon as we have a definite date for completion, we will let you know.

There are still spaces available during the half term.   For more information, please ring Jason on 020 8466 8473 or email at totallytennis@btconnect.com.

Our famous ‘Charity Fun Quiz’ returns on Saturday 21st November and this time we will be raising money for the LATCH project, which houses homeless young adults aged 16 to 25 in the Bromley area.
 
Teams for this event can be anything up to 8 players and costs £5 per player.
 
To enter a team, put your name on the list in the clubhouse vestibule, or email Martin at martinrands@hotmail.co.uk. Places for this event are limited so please get your entry in as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
 
All proceeds from the evening are donated to the charity.

 
The last American tournament of 2009 will take place on Sunday 25th October from 12.30pm.
 
This is a fun doubles based tournament where partners change after every round. If you haven’t played before why not give it a go? It is a great opportunity to meet and play with fellow members.
 
Cost of entry is just £2 (to cover the cost of balls and a few prizes).
 
If you would like to enter, please put your name on the entry list in the clubhouse vestibule, or email Martin at martinrands@hotmail.co.uk.

The indoor courts have now been repainted for the new season and will be ready to play on again this weekend.  We have gone for new colours as seen at the ATP World Tour! 

Check them out – they  look fantastic.

 
We had some fantastic success with our juniors over the summer, the results of which are listed below:-
 
Sevenoaks Champ
Ethan O’Reilly (Green)
 
Park Langley Clay Court Champ
Ethan O’Reilly (Green)
 
Tunbridge Wells champs
Nell Miller (Orange)
James Sawkings (Orange)
Tom Norwood (Green)
 
County championships Events (Champs)
Niamh O’Reilly (Red)
Nell Miller (Orange)
Ethan O’Reilly (Green)
 
 
County championships Events (Semi Final)
James Sawkings (Orange)
 
County championships Events (Quarters)
Olivia Parson
 
A big well done to all our players from the coaching team  – we are very proud of you all, congratulations also from everyone at BLTSC 
 

I am delighted to announce that our planning application for floodlighting to courts 5,6 & 7 was passed tonight, without objection, by Bromley Planning Committee

My thanks go to everyone that was involved: in meeting our neighbours, debating at Committee and in particular to Helen Farrow who, as our planning consultant, provided guidance and insight that made our application so strong.

This project has provided us with the start of a meaningful dialogue with our neighbours, indeed their tacit support has been key to this approval. Please remember do your bit and respect this is where they live.

We’re now looking at potential finance/ grant options through the LTA before getting work underway: watch this space for further news.

Rachel Payne

Chairman, BLTSC

On 16th August an American Tournament, with a difference, will take place. You win a round, congratulate yourself with a large Pimm’s.  You lose a round, commiserate with a small Pimm’s!  2pm start and the entry fee is £6.00 per person.  Juniors welcome to join in and enjoy a non alcoholic fruity number – £3.00 per person. 

Please put your name up in the clubhouse to avoid disappointment or email the club office – numbers will be limited.