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30 January 2023 - Happy New Year!
We hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year. After some rather icy conditions, the weather has improved and the courts are ready and waiting for you! Discounted membership renewals if paid before 28th February 2023 Membership applications forms are now available and many of you will have received yours. If not, you can download the form here. Early payment is greatly appreciated and if you pay before 28th February 2024 you will receive a discount of between £6 and £10 (excluding non-playing, student summer and parent memberships). |
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11 November 2022
Great result... Having won their group, the Northumberland Ladies County Vets over 75s team (including our highly talented Megs) made it to the finals of the Senior County Cup in Sheffield. In a close fought match they were narrowly beaten by Kent (by just one set!). Well done ladies - brilliant result. The team members were Angela Appleby, Mary Corbett, Helen French, Sandra Henderson, Monica Ogden, Megs Rogers and Pauline Storey. Spotlight on energy saving Please help the club to save on increasing energy costs by following the tips on the second Spotlight notice. You can find this in the club house. If everyone does their bit we can keep costs down as much as possible - which will be good for our membership fees! |
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27 October 2022
Winners!
Congratulations to Joseph, Harry, Matthew and Sam for representing Ponteland Tennis Club and winning their County Tier Divisions in the U14 age group of the LTA Junior Summer League. Well played boys - great stuff!
Winners!
Congratulations to Joseph, Harry, Matthew and Sam for representing Ponteland Tennis Club and winning their County Tier Divisions in the U14 age group of the LTA Junior Summer League. Well played boys - great stuff!
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12 October 2022
Spotlight on.... Over the coming weeks we'll be putting up a series of "spotlight" information notices at the clubhouse to help members. The first is about how to use the floodlights as the nights are getting darker. Winter League We've entered teams in Tier 2 and Tier 3 leagues...Good luck to all players! We hope you have fun. If you expressed an interest, you should have received an email about match dates asking for your availability. If not, please get in touch. And if you are playing, please make sure you join the LTA Advantage Play club - it's free - and if you don't join the fixture result has to be scrapped! Club Championship Matches Almost all the club matches have been completed! A list of winners and runner-ups will be posted shortly. |
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7 September 2022
*Adult Club Play moved from Wednesday 14th September to Tuesday 13th September 2022*
Unfortunately, as a result of a mix up with the Northumberland And Durham League, a men's match is scheduled for Wednesday 14th September at the PLTC courts between 6pm and 10pm. Whilst we recognised that this is an inconvenience for some members we would like (as a one off) to move the usual club play session to Tuesday 13 September to allow this fixture to take place. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
*Padlock Code for Ponteland Primary School Court access changed*
Please note, the code for the padlock to access the school courts has changed and been sent out in a recent email to you.
Winter League
It's soon time to enter our teams into the winter league so please could you get in touch, or reply to the recent members' email you received, if you are interested in playing.
Matches are played on Sundays, generally in the morning, at two week intervals between October and February. Teams consist of four players two ladies and two men, and initially a group stage is played. At each match a ladies' and a gents' double is played followed by two mixed doubles matches. Following a group stage, the teams are regrouped and a knockout round is played.
Clubs select the 'tiers' they would like to play in - from Tier 1 the highest level to Tier 3. Last year the club entered the Tier 2 competition, which suited some players for not necessarily all. We would be keen to know your preference. If you have any queries about what Tier would suit you or you'd like further information, please get in touch. We can form a group of willing players and share matches or have a general pool of players to play more intermittently.
Players must be over 14 years of age and hold an active LTA Advantage Play, Advantage Play + or Advantage Corporate membership. This is free and can be acquired from the LTA.
Annual Club Championship - Completion Date Extended to 1 October 2022
The date to play any remaining matches in the Club Championship has been extended to Saturday 1 October 2022. Please try to complete all remaining matches by this date.
*Adult Club Play moved from Wednesday 14th September to Tuesday 13th September 2022*
Unfortunately, as a result of a mix up with the Northumberland And Durham League, a men's match is scheduled for Wednesday 14th September at the PLTC courts between 6pm and 10pm. Whilst we recognised that this is an inconvenience for some members we would like (as a one off) to move the usual club play session to Tuesday 13 September to allow this fixture to take place. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
*Padlock Code for Ponteland Primary School Court access changed*
Please note, the code for the padlock to access the school courts has changed and been sent out in a recent email to you.
Winter League
It's soon time to enter our teams into the winter league so please could you get in touch, or reply to the recent members' email you received, if you are interested in playing.
Matches are played on Sundays, generally in the morning, at two week intervals between October and February. Teams consist of four players two ladies and two men, and initially a group stage is played. At each match a ladies' and a gents' double is played followed by two mixed doubles matches. Following a group stage, the teams are regrouped and a knockout round is played.
Clubs select the 'tiers' they would like to play in - from Tier 1 the highest level to Tier 3. Last year the club entered the Tier 2 competition, which suited some players for not necessarily all. We would be keen to know your preference. If you have any queries about what Tier would suit you or you'd like further information, please get in touch. We can form a group of willing players and share matches or have a general pool of players to play more intermittently.
Players must be over 14 years of age and hold an active LTA Advantage Play, Advantage Play + or Advantage Corporate membership. This is free and can be acquired from the LTA.
Annual Club Championship - Completion Date Extended to 1 October 2022
The date to play any remaining matches in the Club Championship has been extended to Saturday 1 October 2022. Please try to complete all remaining matches by this date.
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13 August 2022
Ponteland winners! Very well played to Alfie, Oliver, Archie and Nancy who played their very first Youth Orange Tennis Festival on Saturday 13 August. A fantastic afternoon of tennis was had and thoroughly enjoyed by all. To top it off, Ponteland finished in first place! Well done and a big thank you to Shotley and Benfield Tennis Club for hosting the festival. |
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2 August 2022
Successful return of the Ponteland Junior Open Tennis Tournament 2022 It was fantastic to welcome back the Ponteland Junior Tennis Open Tournament this year after being put on hold due to the pandemic. Ponteland Tennis Club welcomed players from as far afield as Scotland and Cumbria with plenty of players across all the age groups from Northumberland, Durham and the surrounding areas. The weather was kind and visiting players and their entourages enjoyed the friendly environment of the club whilst watching the high level of competitive tennis on display. Many congratulations to the winners and runners up and very well played to all who competed. And thanks once again to the sponsors - Gardens by Serendipity and Rialtos - their support was greatly appreciated. |
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15 June 2022 - Loads of News!
Annual Club Championship 2022 - sign up before 30 June 2022
The Annual Club Championship will run between Sunday 17th July to Saturday 17th September, using the Round Robin format we trialled last year, with a presentation on Sunday 18th September at 4pm (and BBQ - tbc). The Round Robin format gives players a good amount of match time and avoids the hold up of waiting for previous rounds to be played. There are sign up sheets on the Clubhouse main notice board. Please sign up with a contact name and number before the 30th June (or get a friend to do it for you!). Once entries close we will contact you again with the groupings and format of play.
Ponteland Junior Open Tennis Tournament - entries close 10am Thursday 30 June 2022
The Ponteland Junior Open Tennis Tournament takes place this year from Sunday 10th July to Saturday 16th July. Courts, both at the Club and the Primary School, will be in use every evening from 4 – 10pm. Much appreciated sponsorship has been received from Gardens by Serendipity and Rialtos. Do come along and watch Junior players from across the region demonstrate their skill. This is a Grade 4 competition organised by Tracy Smith with help from Nick Clark and the employment of an outside Referee.
Junior Summer Fun Days
Tracy Smith is planning to run some Junior fun events on the following dates for which all three courts will be needed. Thank you in advance. Please contact her or check her Facebook page if you're interested in your children attending.
Annual Club Championship 2022 - sign up before 30 June 2022
The Annual Club Championship will run between Sunday 17th July to Saturday 17th September, using the Round Robin format we trialled last year, with a presentation on Sunday 18th September at 4pm (and BBQ - tbc). The Round Robin format gives players a good amount of match time and avoids the hold up of waiting for previous rounds to be played. There are sign up sheets on the Clubhouse main notice board. Please sign up with a contact name and number before the 30th June (or get a friend to do it for you!). Once entries close we will contact you again with the groupings and format of play.
Ponteland Junior Open Tennis Tournament - entries close 10am Thursday 30 June 2022
The Ponteland Junior Open Tennis Tournament takes place this year from Sunday 10th July to Saturday 16th July. Courts, both at the Club and the Primary School, will be in use every evening from 4 – 10pm. Much appreciated sponsorship has been received from Gardens by Serendipity and Rialtos. Do come along and watch Junior players from across the region demonstrate their skill. This is a Grade 4 competition organised by Tracy Smith with help from Nick Clark and the employment of an outside Referee.
Junior Summer Fun Days
Tracy Smith is planning to run some Junior fun events on the following dates for which all three courts will be needed. Thank you in advance. Please contact her or check her Facebook page if you're interested in your children attending.
- Monday 25th July / 1st Aug / 15th August - 9.30 - 12pm
- Tuesday 26th July / 2rd Aug / 16th August - 9.45 - 11.45am
- Wednesday 27th July / 3rd Aug / 17th August - 9.45 - 11.45am
- Thursday 28th July / 4th Aug / 18th August - 9.45 - 11.45am
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1 June 2022
Winning team! Very well played to Jack, Nancy, Safina and Cameron who played in their very first youth red tennis festival on Saturday and managed to finish in first place! Well done and thank you to Gosforth Garden Village Community Tennis Club for hosting the festival. |
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26 May 2022
Ponteland Junior Tennis Open - 10 July to 16 July 2022 Entries for this year's Ponteland Junior Open Tennis Tournament are NOW OPEN! Please click on the link for more information and to enter. We are also delighted to announce that the tournament will be sponsored by Gardens by Serendipity. Michael who owns Gardens by Serendipity had this to say: "It's a pleasure to sponsor the Ponteland Junior Tennis Open Tournament. I have watched my own children play here and it has always been one of my favourite tournaments to attend. Ponteland Tennis Club is a fantastic club with a great sense of community and I wish the tournament every success". We thank Michael for the sponsorship and his kind generosity. |
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26 April 2022
Important Update - Ponteland Community School Courts
The issue with the exit button has been resolved and a new exit button has been installed. Please use the "Press to Exit". Do not use the box above except in an emergency if the round 'exit button' doesn't work.
Important Update - Ponteland Community School Courts
The issue with the exit button has been resolved and a new exit button has been installed. Please use the "Press to Exit". Do not use the box above except in an emergency if the round 'exit button' doesn't work.
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25 April 2022
Ponteland Community School Courts get a fabulous tidy up Michael and the guys from Gardens by Serendipity, with help from Tracy Smith, have cleared moss and debris from the courts at Ponteland Community School to leave them looking fresh and playable for the summer! Thank you. Summer Senior Team Fixtures The summer team fixtures are now available under 'Senior Team' Activities. |
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18 April 2022 - Happy Easter!
Ladies Team Practice
This Thursday evening (21 April 2022) will be the last week of ladies practice as the matches will then start. Thank you to all those who attended and good luck for the season ahead!
Ladies Team Practice
This Thursday evening (21 April 2022) will be the last week of ladies practice as the matches will then start. Thank you to all those who attended and good luck for the season ahead!
7 April 2022
Junior Easter Tennis Events
Tracy at Play Ponteland is running three Junior player events on:
All three courts will be required at this time, but Ponteland Community School courts will still be available. If you are interested in attending one of the sessions, please contact Tracy.
Pre-match Friendly against Corbridge
Two courts are needed for the friendly against Corbridge on Sunday 10th April from 10am onwards.
Reminder
Ladies team practice is on every Thursday starting at 6.30pm and running until 8pm. All team members are welcome.
Junior Easter Tennis Events
Tracy at Play Ponteland is running three Junior player events on:
- Monday 11 April 10.45am to 12pm
- Tuesday 12 April 9.45am to 11.30am
- Wednesday 13 April 9.45am to 11.30am
All three courts will be required at this time, but Ponteland Community School courts will still be available. If you are interested in attending one of the sessions, please contact Tracy.
Pre-match Friendly against Corbridge
Two courts are needed for the friendly against Corbridge on Sunday 10th April from 10am onwards.
Reminder
Ladies team practice is on every Thursday starting at 6.30pm and running until 8pm. All team members are welcome.
18 March 2022
Ladies' Team Practice nights starting Thursday 31st March
We are starting our Ladies' Team practice nights on Thursday 31 March 6.30pm to 8pm. Do come along on that night to play or to show your interest. Players new to the match process are particularly welcome and it will be a good chance to meet the captains. We have entered two teams into the Ladies' main devision, three teams in the Ladies Vets and two in the mixed teams. If you are interested in playing please contact us or just turn up on Thursday!
Ladies' Team Practice nights starting Thursday 31st March
We are starting our Ladies' Team practice nights on Thursday 31 March 6.30pm to 8pm. Do come along on that night to play or to show your interest. Players new to the match process are particularly welcome and it will be a good chance to meet the captains. We have entered two teams into the Ladies' main devision, three teams in the Ladies Vets and two in the mixed teams. If you are interested in playing please contact us or just turn up on Thursday!
17 March 2022
LTA Referee Course - Get in Quick!
The LTA is running a two day referee course in Bolton with the first day on Saturday 26th March and the second day on Saturday 14th May for £75. For more information and to book your place go to the LTA website.
LTA Referee Course - Get in Quick!
The LTA is running a two day referee course in Bolton with the first day on Saturday 26th March and the second day on Saturday 14th May for £75. For more information and to book your place go to the LTA website.
7 March 2022
Reminder to join the LTA Advantage Scheme
PLTC members can join the Lawn Tennis Association Advantage Scheme which has some great benefits such as entry into the Wimbledon ballot for tickets, competitions to win cool tennis stuff and discounts at certain outlets. There are various free and paying membership options for adults and juniors.
Reminder to join the LTA Advantage Scheme
PLTC members can join the Lawn Tennis Association Advantage Scheme which has some great benefits such as entry into the Wimbledon ballot for tickets, competitions to win cool tennis stuff and discounts at certain outlets. There are various free and paying membership options for adults and juniors.
3 March 2022
Calling coffee and tea lovers!
Members are now able to make themselves coffee and tea in the club house. Milk is also provided. There is new coffee machine with pods for a small cost of £1 per cup (please leave payment in the honesty box).
Perfect to unwind after a match or to warm up after braving the elements.
Calling coffee and tea lovers!
Members are now able to make themselves coffee and tea in the club house. Milk is also provided. There is new coffee machine with pods for a small cost of £1 per cup (please leave payment in the honesty box).
Perfect to unwind after a match or to warm up after braving the elements.
16 February 2022
Northumberland County Veterans Association
The Northumberland County Veterans Association are looking for new playing members, particularly Ladies 40-50 and 50-60 age groups. They are hosting a County Trial afternoon at 2pm on Sunday 6th March at The Northumberland Club, North Jesmond Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3JU and all new potential new players are welcome to attend.
The Northumberland County Veterans Association are looking for new playing members, particularly Ladies 40-50 and 50-60 age groups. They are hosting a County Trial afternoon at 2pm on Sunday 6th March at The Northumberland Club, North Jesmond Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3JU and all new potential new players are welcome to attend.
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15 February 2022
Lost Property There seems to be a lot of lost property at the Clubhouse. Please ask Tracy if you can identify it as yours! |
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7 February 2022
Club Makeover The clubhouse gets a makeover thanks to Tracy and Gillian. It's now the perfect place to relax with a drink after a few sets and watch some matches. |
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