September 18th, 2008 Paul Richards
In the first half of 2008, the club asked all members to complete a questionnaire to get views on how the courts could best be used. There were separate questionnaires for adults and juniors. This information is being used by the committee to make more effective use of the court time, and allowing all members to have the opportunity to play. For example based on this feedback the club has decided to extend the opportunity to book courts, up to one week ahead.
The ladies clearly had an outstanding season, taking the top two positions in the league, and the C team gaining promotion.
The mens teams had a good season with all teams finishing in the top halves of their divisions and the C team getting promoted. The B team recorded their best position in recent seasons. There were no promotions or titles for the mixed teams, but it is good to see that we retain two teams in Division 1.
Wantage School held an Open Evening for its Sports Dome and we went along. After a very enthusiastic presentation to the various local sports clubs attending we were able to inspect the Dome. It is hoped that the Vale Planners will grant permission for the Dome to be put to community use as well as being used by the School. Contact the Planning Committee at Abingdon to lend your support to this. Do e-mail the web editor for the points which the School would like to be raised in any letter of support.
See our photo section for the Dome and hard working club members!
Visit regularly to find out about matches and events. We are hoping to have a quick match update after each match and if there is one, then a photo of the players.
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We are affiliated to the Oxfordshire LTA and have each week 2 club nights in summer and 2 club mornings throughout the year. We play in various leagues in Oxfordshire and have 4 mens, 3 ladies and 3 mixed teams plus the Newbury League and Friendlies in summer and 4 mens and 3 ladies plus 4 Floodlit leagues (on other courts) and the Oxon Ladies Mid-Week League in winter. We also arrange a limited club night at the Abingdon Indoor Tennis Centre twice a month throughout the winter. We are keen to have new members so if you want to meet people and play some tennis come along to a club session to find out more.
