Last week saw the annual Thongsbridge Junior Open, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care. Approximately 250 children entered the event from all over the country, and over 50 of these were Thongsbridge’s own players. 26 of these entered the U8 Mini Red event, where Louis Hull and Zak Lloyd both narrowly missed out on making the final. The U9 Mini …
Junior Presentation Evening
Last weekend Thongsbridge Tennis Club held its annual Junior Presentation Awards Evening. This evening recognises the success of the junior’s throughout the coaching program. Below are the awards that were received on Saturday; Mini Club Championships Mini Red Winner – Tommy Vale Mini Red Runner-Up – Zack Lloyd Mini Orange Winner – Dominic Vesely Mini Orange Runner-Up – Gabriella Lindley …
Thongsbridge Junior Open 2014
The Thongsbridge Tennis Club hosted its annual grade 3 Junior Open Tournament in the first week of March. Despite the tournament taking place outside the school holidays in most regions, the entry was once again high, and over 530 matches were played by the final Sunday. The Thongsbridge Tennis Club has the largest junior training programme in the region. All …
Yorkshire LTA Awards
The Yorkshire LTA held its annual awards night on Monday 9th December at the Holiday Inn in Leeds. Thongsbridge Tennis Club was once again well represented. Six players and a coach proudly received awards and trophies presented by the 2012 Wimbledon Men’s Doubles Champion, Johnny Marray. Gabriella Lindley was awarded the 8U Girls Yorkshire Champion trophy and Dominic Vesely the …
Stars on form
Two of Thongsbridge’s brightest stars were in action this weekend. Andrew Atkinson, as an unseeded player, faced a tough draw in 18U Sheffield Open boys tournament. Andrew continued his good form from the summer, knocking out number 4 seed Peter O’Donovan 6:1, 6:3 in the first round, beating Robert Leck 6:3,6:2 in round 2 and battling past number 1 seed …
Holly has VIP day at Wimbledon
On Saturday 29th June, Holly Horsfall travelled to Wimbledon for a VIP day, awarded for winning the doubles and runner-up in the singles in the Road to Wimbledon challenge 2012. Holly started the day being met by Dan Bloxham, Headcoach of the All England tennis club, and given a tour of the whole facility. This included the ladies changing rooms …
Netting Success On All Points Of The Compass
With the new season now underway, Thongsbridge juniors are travelling far and wide in search of high quality competition, and have made a promising start to the summer events. Chapel Allerton’s Easter tournament in Leeds produced 2 Thongsbridge champions, with Barney Fitzpatrick winning the under 12s, and Steph Carter the under 14s. Dominic Vesely came 7th in the under 9s. …
Yorkshire Do The Double
The Aegon 18 and under County Cup took place at 18 different venues all over Britain with Yorkshire boys & girls both competing in the top division (of 11 groups) in Bath. It was to be an epic weekend of tennis, finally resulting in Yorkshire claiming both titles for the first time since Surrey in 1998. Yorkshire boys’ won the …
Thongsbridge Juniors Shine On Home Turf
As the eighth annual Thongsbridge Open got underway, there was much excitement and anticipation, with many of the club’s young stars showing superb form over the winter season. As always, this prestigious event attracted talent from the length and breadth of the country, with the club giving a warm welcome to the 356 entrants. There were an impressive 38 players …
Title Tally On The Up
With the winter season well underway, the Thongsbridge youngsters are going from strength to strength, with an impressive array of results, and four titles claimed across the age groups over the last couple of weekends. Holly Horsfall and Andrew Atkinson, in action in under 16s Regional Tour events in Loughborough and Bolton respectively, were both in fine form, winning some …