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 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 …

Chawner Champs

With the junior winter tennis season well underway, Thongsbridge sisters, Chloe and Ellie Chawner, both continue to impress with their winning streak. Playing in an under 14s winter county event in Wrexham, Chloe took the top spot with comfortable wins, and went on to repeat the achievement in Leicester, where she beat younger sister Ellie in the final. Ellie’s form …

Double In Singles For Atkinsons

The Batley Open was well attended by the local youngsters, with some of Thongsbridge’s finest turning out for this quality tournament. Atkinson siblings Kim and Andrew Atkinson were in form, dominating the older age groups, lifting the winner’s trophies in under 18s and under 16s respectively. A host of others were in action at the event, with Ben Horner and …

Thongsbridge Minis Make Their Mark

Thongsbridge’s youngest “mini”players continue to dominate locally, and further afield, producing some magnificent performances at all levels. Barney Fitzpatrick and Oliver Vesely both gained entry into the prestigious and high level under 10s National Tour, played in Sheffield. Although Oliver was unlucky not to secure a win in the very strong field, Barney was in superb form, and managed an …

First class start in the premier league

As the Aegon Team Tennis season gets underway, Thongsbridge girls’ under 18s team, and the boys’ under 16s teams started their campaigns in the Premier League, in a bid to become Northern League Champions. The girls, defending their Northern Premier League title from last year, headed to Wearside, where they came up against some talented opposition. But the team, made …