U8 player of the month Harry Ingram / Asa Beetlestone Harry and Asa are just starting out on their tennis journey. While they may be young, their effort and attitude that is on display every session matches those that are far beyond their years. Full of energy and keen to learn, the impression left of the coaching team is one …
Player of the Month Award – May 2023
U8 player of the month U8 Team Tennis team – Ala / Isaac / Sebastian / Charlie It was impossible to single out any one player this month so we decided to award the player of the month trophy to all 4 players that successfully represented Thongsbridge in the recent ‘U8 Team Tennis’ competition. The competition was fierce but the …
Tournament Titans April 2023
Elena Sandica No one else currently deserves the title of ‘Tournament Titan’ more than Elena at the moment. She has recently won her last 4 tournaments in the U14 and U16 age groups and is now a player to be avoided in every tournament draw. Well done Elena – your game is going from strength to strength! Elissa Morton …
Player of the Month Award – April 2023
U8 player of the month Olivia Parker Olivia continues to try really hard to develop all aspects of her game. She demonstrates a great attitude and a real willingness to learn in each squad session. She also acts as a great role model to other members in her group. Having just started to play in competitions and with continued hard …
Player of the Month Award – February 2023
U8 player of the month Elissa Morton Elissa has made great strides over the last month. All the hard work on the practice court is starting to pay off as she becomes increasing competent in competitive play having recently made two U8 finals. It is no surprise that Elissa has recently been included in the U8 County Cup team! Great …
Player of the Month Award – January 2023
U8 player of the month Isaac Ellis Isaac would be the first to admit that things have not been plain sailing since September. However, as a result of the hard work and dedication he has put in to improve his game, Isaac is once again beginning to shine. Isaac’s forehand is looking increasingly menacing and it comes as no surprise …
Player of the Month Award – December 2022
Player of the Month U8 player of the month Annabel Brotherton Annabel continues to try really hard to develop all aspects of her game. She demonstrates a great attitude and a real willingness to learn in each squad session. She also acts as a great role model to other members in her group. With continued hard work the futures bright! …
A Stylish Start to the Festive Season!
It seems we have quite a creative flair amongst members as witnessed last weekend at our first wreath making workshops! Saturday morning began with an introduction to creating the perfect festive door-piece, thanks to an incredibly talented Leanne Fitzpatrick. Having unpacked box after box of beautifully scented Christmas foliage and decorations, Leanne led two successful sessions across the day, providing …
It’s never a lost cause
It’s never a lost cause After 18 months of pain and many hours (and pennies) spent at osteopathy and physiotherapy appointments, it began to look like the tennis elbow and rotator cuff damage I had somehow inflicted on myself would be something I just had to live with. Actually, that was not strictly true, I was given the option, …
Tournament Titans October 2022
Tournament Titans –Autumn block 1 Seb Beetlestone Seb continues to impress in all competitions. Having competed recently in the U10 Grade 2 event in Sunderland (playing in one age group above his actual age) he narrowly missed out on a place in the semi finals. With continued hard work there is no doubt that more good results will be …