Annual Sponge Ball Tournament

We had 60 entries for the annual Sponge Ball Challenge, where adults and children of all ages and abilities compete on a Mini Red court in a fun packed afternoon. Our oldest entry was our Club President Graham Cooksey and our youngest player was Tom Frankland – an age difference of 75 years! There were 8 groups and the top …

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 …

Team Tennis Begins

The end of April traditionally means the start of the team tennis competitions. Thongsbridge young guns have been in action in all age groups. The 12U boys team of Oliver Vesely, Oscar Jessup, Robert Sandiford and Jacob Chadwick started strongly in their first match of the Aegon Team Tennis Premier Division, beating Virgin Active, Middleton 8:4. Robert Sandiford and Jacob …

Great victories!

The last few weeks saw two of Thongsbridge’s 12U futures players record their maiden tournament victories. Paul Dean, after coming second last year, won the Longley 12U tournament. Paul came to Thongsbridge from Huddersfield Tennis Club two years ago. He joined the 12U futures squad and his hard work in training has finally paid off. Paul showed fine form throughout …