February Half-Term Tennis

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 …

Girls on Form

The Thongsbridge girls Orla Cooper, Georgia Draper and Lucy Margetson have been in action this weekend. All three girls have recently moved up to the 12U age group and have been working hard to improve their rating. This will allow them to enter higher grade tournaments in the next season. They all had a successful weekend playing in Matchplays in …

Yorkshire Championships 2013

The John Charles Centre for Sport in Leeds hosted the Yorkshire Closed Tennis Championship in the last week of August. Thongsbridge Tennis Club youngsters, competing in all age groups, traditionally perform well at the competition and this year was no different. The 8U age group was dominated by Thongsbridge players. Gabriella Lindley lifted the girls trophy, confidently winning all 7 …

County Honours For Thongsbridge Stars

As the summer season gets underway for the Thongsbridge Juniors, they can reflect on an outstanding winter season, with many of the club’s most talented players having been selected to represent their county in the winter inter-county team events. Honours went to players of all ages, from under 10s, to seniors, all doing themselves and their county proud. Lucy Margetson, …

Barney Back On National Stage

Thongsbridge youngster, Barney Fitzpatrick, former under 9s National Champion, is still enjoying success as he moves through the age groups. Now competing in the under 10s, this talented youngster received an invitation to the national level Masters tournament, where he put on a dazzling display at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton, coming 3rd overall Robert Sandiford, under 9s, has …

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 …

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 …

Chloe And Barney Lead The Way

Thongsbridge junior, Chloe Chawner, has given her ranking points a boost, with a successful day of tennis in Loughborough, where 3 superb wins saw her take the winner’s medal in the under 12s tournament. She followed her success with another good win in a match play event in Sheffield. Meanwhile, Barney Fitzpatrick was flying the flag for the Thongsbridge boys, …