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 …
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 …
It’s Snow Break for Thongsbridge Juniors
Whilst sporting fixtures all over the country have fallen victim to the wintery weather, Thongsbridge Juniors have continued to compete, from one end of the country to the other. Barney Fitzpatrick battled through the snow to Cambridge, where a run of excellent form took him to the final of a high grade under 10s national tournament. The final was to …
Christmas Crackers
Whilst the Christmas holidays gave the Thongsbridge youngsters a good helping of festive fun, the most dedicated amongst them had little time away from the court, with several training and competing up and down the country. Andrew Atkinson and Holly Horsfall were competing at the highest of levels, in the under 16s National Tour event in Welwyn Garden City and …
County Recognises Local Talent
As the year draws to an end, the Yorkshire Lawn Tennis Association held its annual awards night, recognising the achievements of both seniors and juniors across the County in the last 12 months. Trophies were awarded to the County Champions, following their success in the County closed event in September, and it was great to see Thongsbridge winners at both …
Steph’s Success
Thongsbridge youngster, Steph Carter’s hard work is coming to fruition, with this stylish player producing some superb tennis in the under 14s winter regional tour event in Carnegie Tennis Centre, Leeds. Steph saw off some strong opposition, and took the winner’s medal, without even dropping a set. The impressive cohort of under 9s players have been keeping busy, attending an …
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 …