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In this issue...
- President's ramble
- Devonport House of Travel News
- Tennis News
- Squash News
- Important dates for your diary
President's Ramble
Squash lounge upgrade
The squash lounge upgrade is progressing well and is on track for completion by the end of March. Painting has started (and by the time you read this, could be finished), which just leaves carpeting and electrical fitout to go.
Many thanks to Mike Dahlberg and everyone else who has helped with this project – the result will look fantastic.
Club App
It’s great to see number of downloads of our new club App. Very soon this will be our primary means of communicating with members, so please make sure you download it asap.
The app also allows the following club sponsors to promote their products and services more directly to members:
- Belmont Pharmacy
- House of Travel Devonport
- The Village Butcher at Hauraki Corner
- Dixie Browns in Devonport, and
- Stirling Sports
For example, Dixie Browns in Devonport has a member special for all of March, with kids evening meals free for members (conditions apply).
Devonport House of Travel News
Fiji School Holiday Deals! - Hurry, limited availability!
Grab the kids, pack the suntan lotion and set sail to this great value for money tropical island resort for a fun-filled family holiday. If you want a holiday where you can do nothing but relax on white sandy beaches or beneath a shady palm tree, yet still have the kids entertained all day, every day, then this House of Travel favourite is sure to be just what you’re looking for.
If it’s a couples getaway you’re after then unwind with a massage or test out your skills on the 9 hole golf course. Tennis, volleyball and a variety of water-sports are also available to fill in those long tropical days.
Travel
✔ Return Economy Class airfares flying from Auckland to Nadi Airport
✔ Return Fiji Airport and Fiji Island transfers
✔ 7 nights’ accommodation (5 nights at Plantation Island and 2 nights at Fiji Gateway Hotel)
✔ FREE meals for 2 kids under 12 years
✔ And so much more!
Poolside Room from $1255 per person family share, based on 2 adults & 2 children (2-11 years), extra night from $90 per person.
Travel: 30 Sep-09 Oct 17
If you would like to know more about the above, contact Victoria Smith at Devonport HOT on 445 4211 or victorias@hot.co.nz
Tennis News
Interclub
Most senior grades have only 3-4 matches to play and we have a number of teams in the top half of their ladders – well done. But it is the Women’s Singles third grade team captained by Cathy Coleman that are on top with one round to play before SF and Finals. Good luck ladies!
Saturday coaching
Our Saturday coaching programmes have seen a great turnout throughout February. It’s great to see how much the kids are enjoying themselves. Remember, the Term 1 programme finishes on Saturday 25 March.
Tennis club champs
Junior and Senior tennis club champs are also approaching. The junior tennis club champs will be played in the week commencing 27 March. We appreciate some junior teams may still have interclub matches during the week, so we will ensure the draws take this into account.
As mentioned last month, the senior club champs will start in early April, and subject to entries, will finish in early May after the World Masters Games. And don’t forget - On Friday 17 March from 6pm - join us at the Club for Happy Hour drinks to officially launch the Senior Tennis Club Championships.
Entry sheets for both competitions are up in the club house.
Ray and Aly Adams Mixed Doubles Tournament
A couple of weeks ago the annual R & A Adams MXD tournament was played. Eight pairs participated, including Jacqui Anderson and Ray Adams together, with some close fought matches played in both groups. In the final, Jill Stoker and Graeme Norman successfully retained the trophy, beating off Toni McKenty and Clive Morehu 61 75.
Midweek Ladies Graded Tournament
Our annual Ladies Day Grade Tournament will be held on Tuesday 28 March. If you are interested in playing, contact the club office for more information.
Squash News
NZ Junior Selection
Congratulations to three of our junior players; Natalie Sayes, Matthew Lucente and Gabe Yam, on being selected for the New Zealand Junior Trans-Tasman age group teams to play Australia in the 2017 Junior Test Series on 18-19 April at Henderson Squash Club.
Junior Squash Open Days
Over the next few weeks we will be holding junior squash open days at the club. Students from TGS are invited on Friday 17th from 3.30-4.30pm, while students from Belmont Intermediate are invited on Friday 7th April from 3.30-4.30pm.
These sessions are free and will be run by our club squash coach, Manu Yam. For more information, see the posters on the club noticeboard.
Junior Squash Regional Muster Day
On Saturday 11 February, we hosted the Auckland North Junior Regional Squash open muster tryouts. The following club juniors were successful in gaining a spot in the Auckland Junior Regional Squads.
Under 11/13
Nina Holbrook, Olivia Priddy, Justine Pausch, Finn Thorpe, Henry Thorpe and Lucas Pringle
Under 15/17
William Michie, Chris laws and Jack Adams
Congratulations to everyone for being selected!
Important Dates for Your Diary
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Term 2 After-School Tennis
Bookings will be opening soon on our website for the next term. Continue to improve your tennis skills over winter and hit the ground running come next season!
April Holiday Camp
Will be held both weeks of the holidays.
On rain or shine! Visit our website for booking details.
All Coaching Enquiries:
Contact Cathy on 0274-2SMASH
(0274-276 274)
cathy@smashtennis.nz
Check out Manu's new website:
www.mysquashcoach.nz
All-Ladies SquashFit at Belmont!
Every Wednesday 5.30-6.30pm
Serious cardio workout programme. Focus on fitness, proper movement, core strengthening and matchplay. Improve your skills and fitness while having fun with other women.
All levels welcome to join.
Cost: $50 per 4 sessions or $15 per session
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
For all squash coaching/enquiries:
Manu 021 886 583
manu@mysquashcoach.nz
Club Database
Please let the club know if you have changed address, email address or phone number or have moved away from the area so we can keep our club database accurate.
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