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 …
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 …
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 “miniâ€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 …
Summer Finale
With the 2012 summer season drawing to a close, it was great to see 4 of Thongsbridge’s talented youngsters receiving invitations to the Summer Regional Tour Finals. The event sees the players who have performed best over the summer regional events from all over the country, being invited to compete against each other in this end of season finale. The …
Sellers’ Successes
With a history of Thongsbridge success at the Sellers’ International Tennis Tournament, it was no surprise to see a clutch of Thongsbidge’s finest back in action at the 2012 event. And from under 8s right through to the seniors, the local stars were in fine form, producing an array of impressive results. Dominic Vesely, under 8s, was to lift the …
Sparkling Spring Results
Thongsbridge youngsters have braved the dreadful spring weather conditions, competing in a host of events, many of them played solely outdoors. Chloe Chawner gave a dazzling display in the Buckinghamshire gales, and coped well, as the clay turned to sludge in the heavy rain! She produced a string of confident wins to bring the superb winner’s trophy home to Thongsbridge. …
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 …
County Action for Andrew
With the 12 Counties inter-county tournament reaching its final stages, it was the turn of the under 16s Yorkshire team to make their contribution to this prestigious event. As defending champions of the first division, Yorkshire were hoping to retain their title, and it was left to the under 16s squad to play out the final round in the infamous …