Grasscourt Finals

The Grasscourt Finals took place yesterday in dull but otherwise perfect tennis weather. In the Ladies Singles experience had the edge over youth with Jean Twohig emerging victorious over Louise Boden. Conor Gibney beat Brendan Barrett in a fast paced hard-hitting match. Both Conor and Jean are already the 2010 Hardcourt Champions which is an excellent achievement.
The Ladies Doubles was won by Annette Burke and Fiona de Lacy Murphy in a hard fought two setter against Deirdre Howett and Jean Twohig while Killian McCrea and Mike Coyle took three sets to defeat Alan Barrett and Rob O'Donnell in a very entertaining match.
John Ryan and Deirdre Howett are the Mixed Doubles Champions having overcome the family partnership of Mark & Mary Poland in a match which had been played earlier.
Well done to everyone!

This week in Elm Park

The Grasscourt Championships are nearing a close now with finals taking place this Sunday. The schedule for play will be available nearer the day which should see some great tennis.
The draw for the Handicap Tournament has taken place and can be found here. This will be played over the next four weeks with the finals being held on Saturday, August 21st.
Meanwhile Club Night is continuing every Thursday with mixed weather and mixed attendance but is always a good evening of tennis.
We held our last semi open of 2010 on Friday last and were blessed with fine weather despite a very bleak forecast. Once again we had around 40 players and good tennis, good food and good music were enjoyed by all.
There is supervised tennis for Junior members from Mon - Fri during July and August which is being well attended. Supervisors Louise and Rory organise lots of things to suit all age groups and everyone is encouraged to participate.
Captains' Day is August 28th so keep an eye out for the notices. There will be a team tennis event during the day followed by a Dinner that night when we will also have the prizegiving for the Grasscourt Championships, Handicap tournament and the President's Prize.

Semi Open Friday July 16th

Elm Park host the last semi open of Summer 2010 on Friday next. Registration is at 6.30 with play commencing at 7pm. Enjoy an aperitif of Prosecco after play on the terrace to the sounds of guitarist David. There will be an optional steak BBQ at cost of 15 per person.

Junior / Senior Tournament

The annual Junior / Senior tournament took place on Sunday, 11th July. We had a great turnout and thanks to Yvonne and Lisa the day ran really smoothly and everyone enjoyed a super afternoon of tennis followed by a tasty BBQ. Winners of the main prize were Des Roche and Timothy Sheedy who beat Joseph Grealey and Federation Cup player Jenny Claffey to take the title. The trophy for this will be presented after the Junior Grasscourt Championships final.

Grasscourt Championships

The Grasscourt Championships have commenced. Click here for the draw.