Tennis Section Information

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Websites:

Wirral Tennis

https://www.wirraltennisleague.org/

Cheshire Tennis

https://www.cheshiretennis.org.uk/

Results Service

https://www.bowlsresultstwo.co.uk/

scroll down to Wirral Tennis League to find match results.

Spond  

https://spond.com/invite/DMENQ

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****WHERE TO FIND US!!****

Catch up on all the "casual" tennis news by going to:

Instagram

@oxtontennis

Facebook

Oxton Cricket Club

Oxton Tennis club

Website​

Cricket Club

https://www.oxtoncricketclub.com/

click on Sports/Tennis Pages

Wish List

Details of requests by members and on the list for consideration as and when finances become available.  Please speak with any committee member if you have any suggestions!

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Tennis Wall suggested 2024

Ball Machine suggested 2025

Top courts painted suggested 2025

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****CLUB NEWS****

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!!!!!WINTER INDOOR PLAY

INFORMATION COMING SOON!!!!!

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2025 Season

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****IMPORTANT NOTICE****IMPORTANT NOTICE****

At the AGM later this year/early next year 2 positions will require filling.  The Secretary and Safeguarding Officer.  Both current holders will be taking a step back at the AGM.  The Secretary's role is not onerous and keeps the section ticking over with much help from other committee members.  The safeguarding officer is a more important role to fill as the LTA insist that every club has a current named safeguarding officer who has completed online LTA training.  In short we simply must have a safeguarding officer in place. 

The reason for making the request for interest so early is so you have plenty of time to  consider either role.  This gives opportunity for those interested parties in the secretary role to have a full handover leading up to the AGM.  And for those interested in the Safeguarding role opportunity to complete an online safeguarding course in October which the incoming person would need to complete to ensure we have met the requirements for the LTA going into the 2026 season.  This role may suit those who already have a safeguarding qualification however the LTA courses are a must in addition to any other qualification.

As we move forward with the Padal and with the tennis section flourishing nicely it is timely for new blood in both roles.

SO - please consider both roles and if interested speak with Mike Withy for safeguarding information and Glynis Lomax for secretary information.

We are a small club and we need for those who can to actively be a part of the committee structure to help the section continue to flourish! 

I will continue to advertise for the roles on a very regular basis - not filling them isn't really an option!!!!!

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2025 Season

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Coaching

Has moved to a Monday evening for a period - more details on WhatsApp.

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Club Competition

Louie and Zane have put a lot of work into "spicing up" the club tournament which has drawn a pretty decent response.  Please follow the direction for the comp to ensure you meet the staged deadlines. Finals date is in the diary dates.

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Tennis Area

The committee have raised concerns about the general state of the area around the courts.  This (again) has been taken to the general committee who assure Matt and Teresa that work will be carried out to remove the weeds etc very soon.

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Bowls Viewing Shed

Having successfully constructed 1 viewing shelter there is a move to build another which will be double sided so the tennis will benefit from the shelter.  The cost to be bourn by all sections.  Watch this space for more details.

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Dawn to Dusk Tennis and Band Day

In aid of Wirral Hospice.  See above for poster.  Claire will be looking for interested players very soon.  See video above for details.

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Social Evening at Rhui's

Don't forget to complete the poll if you want to attend an end of season social night. See the WhatsApp for details

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A message from Cheshire Tennis (if you require access to a link - not working on here please contact Glynis)

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To all Club Main Contacts and Chairs cc Cheshire Tennis Committee Members

I hope you are all enjoying the fantastic tennis on display at Wimbledon as well as the fantastic weather! We have some really exciting things coming up to share with you and ask that you circulate this email to your members, committees and coaching team so that everyone can get involved.

1. The Cheshire Tennis Junior County Championships 2025 are now open for entries. This is always one of the key events of the year and we look forward to welcoming our junior players to compete at Hoole LTC and Bidston Sports & Activity Centre. I attach a poster to display on your noticeboards or social media. Entries are open until 9th August so enter on-line here Let’s make it the best yet!

1. The Babolat Cup 2025. The winning boy and girl from the 12U singles events at the Junior County Championships will receive automatic entry into the Babolat Cup UK Finals 2025. These will be held at the prestigious Edgbaston Priory Tennis Club on 13th and 14th September. The UK Finals winners will take part in the Final Masters to be held in December 2025 at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor! Did you know that Carlos Alcaraz won the Babolat Cup in 2017 – wonder what happened to him!!! A poster is attached to encourage your 12U players to enter the Cheshire 12U Singles event.

1. Disability Awareness Day is the world’s largest not for profit voluntary-led disability exhibition and is this Sunday 13th July at Walton Hall Gardens in Warrington https://www.disabilityawarenessday.org.uk/index.shtml

Each year, Cheshire Tennis sponsors a presence in the Sports Zone area of the Disability Awareness Day where we showcase adaptive forms of tennis and promote those clubs and venues offering inclusive sessions around the county. We have disability experts,  with us this year, as well as some of our trained coaches on hand. The event is an opportunity for coaches and clubs to network with a large number of charitable organisations that may be interested in giving tennis a go. 

Please pass on the information to anyone that may be interested. We would love to see any coaches and or club officials on the day for a chat or to discuss any ways the county may help you to be more inclusive.

Entry is free ……. Hope to see you there! A message from Jayne Huxley-Grantham & Clive Young who are the LTA Open Court Leads for Cheshire Tennis

1. EDI News Advance notice of the following events:-

1. Birchwood Wheelchair Tennis Tournament on 16th & 17th August – enter here

2. Birchwood Para-Standing Tennis Tournament on 1st & 2nd Nov – entries open 20 Sept here

Walking tennis.

Cheshire Tennis will again be running a county walking tennis tournament this year on Monday 29th September at Birchwood. If you run a walking tennis group that may be interested to enter a pair , please contact jayne@cheshirecountylta.org.uk quoting the main contact email address and mobile number so that we can keep them updated with entry details.

1. PIG Fund The Participation & Inclusion Fund is open for applications for new initiatives that will boost the numbers playing tennis at your venues. Grants have already been issued for a number of open days, for example, so if you have one planned, please consider applying for a contribution here

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Entry to the grounds.

Increased security has resulted in the access gate having a closing mechanism in place which means the gate will no longer remain open.  You will need to bring your membership card with you to access the reader which is to the left of the gate.  When leaving there is a button to the right of the gate which needs pressing before the gate is pulled open.

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***Safety Notice***

Whenever there is activity on the cricket pitches - there is a risk of cricket balls heading our way when walking to and from the courts.  If there is cricket activity then please walk to the courts as quickly as possible, away from the boundary lines and be aware of what is going on around you.  Captains should ensure visiting teams are aware of this please.

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**IMPORTANT UPDATE**

EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

For those who have provided emergency contact details for  the very rare occasion they may be needed - please be assured these details are securely kept in line with Data Protection Guidance. These details will be used in the event any member is not able at the time of an incident, to ring or ask someone to ring their contact on their behalf.  Access to the details are held by all captains and committee members.  In all likelihood one or more of this cohort will be at the club but if not they are available by phone to access them.  The onus is on members to update at anytime should the details change by emailing or messaging the section secretary.  Currently Glynis.   Those who haven't shared details may do so at anytime by the same means. Please contact Glynis with any queries.

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As the summer season gets underway we welcome our new and returning members.  Hopefully everyone will enjoy their tennis this year and we have some summer type weather for matches!

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16 Day Summer Camp

Our coach Dave McIndoe has secured funding to run a 16 day camp (not Wednesdays) which aims to help under served local families, providing access to high quality activities and a meal during the period.  Sessions will run from 9am to 3pm.  Members can access 2 courts during the sessions and all 4 courts after 3pm.  Dates are in the diary dates section below.  Both the tennis section and Club General Committee are supporting this venture wholeheartedly.  The venture will give us opportunity to forge links with the local community.

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PLAY YOUR WAY TO WIMBLEDON!!!!!!!

Saturday 17th May

Played in glorious sunshine with 3 ladies and 3 mens pairings.  Winners were Matt Webb & Jack Anderson and Lucy Bowker & Holly Johnstone (Thorndale). Good luck to both pairs in the next round.  Thanks to Matt for organising and Julia Bond (Thorndale) for acting as referee.  Photos are below in the gallery.

Perhaps a few more entries next year!?!

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Teams and WhatsApp Groups

By the end of this week there will be revised WhatsApp groups for teams as we head into the Summer Season.

Mixed Group

Open Group

Friendlies Group

Ladies Group

The Membership Group will remain as the general group.

Please take the time to check the groups and if you have any queries about your membership in any of the groups then please contact the relevant Captain.  They are listed elsewhere on this page!  

It is important to remember that for the WTL Summer Season there is no ladies league as such this has been replaced by an open league.  The ladies  group is more Winter and Social.

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Spond App

Those wanting to be considered for matches should download Spond as this is how teams are sorted for matches.  Please keep availability for matches updated when asked.  And a prompt response will help Captains.  Any problems downloading please ask = someone will help you.

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COACHING!!!! - MOVED TO A MONDAY FOR NOW

Friday 2nd May sees the return of the coaching/matchplay session running from 6-8pm.  As last year the price is £7.50 and can be paid in cash, bank transfer or via a clubspark link (not the most reliable method!).  Payment details to follow shortly.  Each Friday anyone wanting to play should post on the membership site so that Chris the coach knows how many to cater for each week.  

Chris also has limited availability for 1-1 sessions if you are interested in them then message Chris directly.

His details are: Chris McWilliam 07494857524. He is on WhatsApp.

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On Court Activity - home matches

Tuesday evenings are mixed matches

Thursday evenings are friendly matches

Fridayevenings are coaching and social play.

Sunday mornings are open matches.

Unless booked out (see diary dates) Any other time members should feel free to use the courts.  Tennis balls are in the hut and the key code is the in the title of the Friendly Group.

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Team Captains

We have new captains the year.  Rose takes on the 1st mixed.  Paul takes on the 2nd mixed.  Matt continues as the 1st open Captain.  Teresa takes on the 2nd Open role.  Claire remains as friendlies captain.  Full details are on the list elsewhere on this page.  

Both Jackie and Caroline are having a well earned rest from the roles!  But many thanks to them for efforts over recent years.  Much appreciated ladies!!  Thanks

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Defib

A recent event at Port Sunlight needed the defibrillator to be used.  Knowing this, one of the Committee has asked the main committee if a simple overview/training of the defibrillator could be given.  We wait for a response on this but in the meantime make sure you know where on the tennis clubhouse noticeboard the code is for our defibrillator - so if you need it you go straight to it!!  Same for the one in the main clubhouse - check it out!  Don't be caught unawares!!!!!!  Until any awareness session - don't be afraid to use it - instructions are with it!

Noticeboard

Mike will be putting up a noticeboard in the tennis club house for tennis related activity/events.  Please keep a watch for information.  The noticeboard will be additional to this website.

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​​Padel Update

All surveys/reports complete and Council planning permission has now been sought.  More updates as and when...

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150 ANNIVERSARY!!!!

2025 sees the 150 anniversary of the Cricket Club.  As such several events are on the way - so keep an eye to the homepage and our own (HERE) for any tennis specific events.

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Racquet Restringer

Jonnie Sweeney

07715590109

Restrings £20

If you provide your own strings then £10.

The club doesn't have an official restring but Jonnie does restring for some of our members.

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Sports Clothing

Sports clothing with the Oxton Tennis Logo on can be obtained from

https://www.iprosports.co.uk/product-category/oxton-tennis/

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​Keep scrolling down for our Diary Dates Information

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Officials & Captains