Berkshire League Tennis at Caversham LTC
Winter 2008/2009
Issue No. 3
Winter Leagues
By comparison with last winter’s matches, which were badly affected by adverse weather, this winter season has run relatively smoothly, and all matches have now been completed.
Ladies’ Teams
The League Results were:
Ladies’ 1st Team captained by Carol Hewson finished 2nd out of eight in Division 1, two points off the top spot.
Ladies’ 2nd Team captained by Nicki Brown was 4th out of eight in Division 2, a mere three points behind the eventual champions.
Ladies’ 3rd Team captained by Helen Goodchild narrowly missed promotion, finishing 3rd in Division 6 level on points with the 2nd Team.
Ladies’ 4th Team captained by Caroline Hailstone, finished 5th in Division 6, avoiding both promotion and relegation.
Men’s Teams
After a spectacularly successful summer season for the Mens’ Teams, (please see the certificates above the notice board in the Clubhouse), the winter season provided a return to a more normal round of results.
The Men’s 1st Team captained by Paul Lomas for the first time, finished top in Division 1, two points clear of second place.
The Men’s 2nd team captained by Steve Ratcliffe, finished 5th out of eight in Division 1, a diplomatic ten points behind the Caversham 1st Team.
The Men’s 3rd Team, captained by Anthony Leung finished 4th in Division 3. Unfortunately, Anthony is not rejoining the Club: he has been a member for some ten years, and a captain for much of that time. He is to be thanked for his hard work, and congratulated for numerous successes. He will be missed.
The Mens’ 4th Team, captained by Dudley Jones, (a West Midlands version of Indiana Jones), finished 2nd in Division 5 West, four points off the top spot. Unfortunately, only one team is promoted from this division.
Martin Richmond guided the 5th Team to 3rd place in Division 7 West, only two points off the first place. Martin is also leaving the Club, and should be thanked for his efforts over the last two seasons.
Mixed Teams
The 1st Team captained by Steve Ratcliffe and Sarah Baker finished 1st of five in Division 1.
The 2nd Team captained by Steve Ratcliffe and Sarah Baker finished 1st of five in Division 2, and are duly promoted.
The 3rd Team, captained by Paul Gudge and Mike Brooks finished 2nd in Division 5, two points off the top spot. Unfortunately only one team is promoted.
The 4th Team, captained by Tracey Hart fought heroically, but finished at the foot of Division 10, with only one win.
Once again our thanks go particularly to the Team Captains, but also to all the members who have represented the Club.
Summer Leagues
The Summer Season started on the last weekend of April.
We have four Ladies’ Teams:
1st Team captained by Sarah Baker in Division 1.
2nd Team captained by Nicki Brown in Division 2.
3rd Team captained by Ellen Kruidenier in Division 4B.
4th Team captained by Sue Gold also in Division 4B.
We have five Men’s Teams:
1st Team captained by Paul Lomas in Division 1.
2nd Team captained by Steve Ratcliffe in Division 2.
3rd Team captained by Dudley Jones in Division 3A.
4th Team in Division 3B, captaincy to be determined following Anthony’s departure.
5th Team captained by Mike Brooks in Division 6A.
We have five Mixed Teams:
1st Team captained by Steve Ratcliffe in Division 1.
2nd Team captained by Carol Hewson in Division 2.
3rd Team captained by Paul Gudge in Division 3A
4th Team captained by Mike Brooks in Division 4B.
5th Team captained by Tracey Hart in Division 7A.
Vets Tennis
We have two Ladies’ Teams:
“A” Team captained by Penny Waldie in Division 1.
“B” Team captained by Ruth Brooks in Division 5.
We have two Men’s Teams:
“A” Team captained by Barry Kochanek in Division 1.
“B” Team captained by Mike Brooks in Division 2.
The Club continues to offer competitive tennis to members across a wide spectrum of ability. We have a total of 27 adult teams in various competitions. Any members keen to take part should make themselves known to the Men’s Captain, Mike Brooks, to the Ladies’ Captain, Sarah Baker, or to Maria Choules, the Club Manager.
The Club Coaches are also encouraged to identify potential team players.
Maria Choules, Club Manager
Sarah Baker, Ladies’ Captain
Mike Brooks, Men’s Captain
May 11th 2009
