NPL Tennis Club Teddington

Team coaching on Monday 9th June for Men’s 1 and 2, 6.45 onwards. Ladies’ 1 also welcome to participate.

The ladies’ second match on 22nd May was a home match against Parsons Green. We played on the grass courts which despite appearances played well, with only a handful of interesting bounces. Despite our home advantage, we lost 16 - 8, which is exactly the same score as our first match. Hopefully, under the calm captaincy of Veena who is now taking over, the team will improve on these slightly disappointing results.

The team was Debbie + Vivien, liz + Berty, Veena + Anna

We had a difficult evening for our first match at the David Lloyd Club, Heston on 15th May. After filling in a form each at reception, and a 15 minute wait, we were let into the bar area, where we were left waiting again. By the time we got on court, it was getting close to the ‘no-show-take-first-round’ time. In fact, we did claim the first round, despite pressure from D-L, as it was getting on for 7:00 when we started. As play began, it was clear we were playing a strong team and the final score was a 16-8 loss for us.
The team was Debbie Chawner + Vivien Raine, Anne Moore + Liz Savage. Veena Owen + Berty Clayton.

The Men’s seconds began the season in dismal style with a 22-2 defeat away to Gunnersbury Triangle IV. This is proving to be a bogey fixture as last year we played there in the opening round and lost 20-4. Our only set came from first pair Ian Lloyd and Bob Carson. Things can only get better!

NPL III beat Esporta Chiswick 14 : 10 to post their first win of the season.

Notable successes were the 3rd pair beating their 1st pair 6- 3 and the usual steady displays from the 1st & 2nd pairings

Could have been better if the 1st team didn’t have to finish their final game off on a dimly lit clay court.

The next team session is on Monday 19th May at 6.45 for 7.00 pm.

The squad for the coming season will be:

Rob Cook (Captain)*

Russell Woods*

Scott Woods*

David Worth*

Anthony Haines*

Ian Lloyd

Rod Britton

* 5 players nominated according to League Rules

Captain: Glen Kirton (tel:07713 163404)

Tues 6th MAY Away Gunnersbury Triangle 4
Mon 19th MAY Away Brentham 3
Thurs 5th JUNE Home Trailfinders1
Mon 23rd JUNE Away Gunnersbury Triangle 3
Thurs 3rd JULY Home Twickenham 2
Weds 23rd JULY Away Chiswick 3
Thurs 31st JULY Home West Middlesex 2

Next team session is Monday 12th May - as near to 6.45 pm as you can make it.

Captain: Chris Allen (07730 052633)

Thu 8th MAY Away Esporta Chiswick 4 - NPL 14 EC 10
Wed 22st MAY Away British Airways 3
Thu 12th JUNE Home Amida 3
Thurs 19th JUNE Home Brentham 5
Tues 8th JULY Away Hartswood 3
Wed 16th JULY Home Civil Service 3
Mon 21st JULY Away Will to Win Ealing

Next team training (shared with Men’s 4) June 2nd

Note: match against BA moved back one day due to European Cup Final

Captain Kevin McCarthy (tel:020 8977 3829  Mobile:

Wed 14th MAY Home Gunnersbury Triangle 5
Wed 28th MAY Home Trailfinders2
Tue 17th JUNE Away Civil Service 4
Wed 2nd JULY Home David Lloyd (Heston) 3
Mon 28th JULY Away West Middlesex 5
Wed 6th AUG Home David Lloyd (Heston) 2

Next team training (shared with Men’s 3) on Monday 28th April at 7.00 pm.