Tennis Section Information

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**Health & Safety Awareness**

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1.  Entry to the grounds.!!!!!!!!

Increased security to protect the club, facilities and members,  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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2.  Padel Construction

As of  October 20th work will begin on the Padel courts.  As you will be aware these courts are very close to the tennis courts.  Members must take care when walking around the area and be mindful that there is building work in progress.  

Home Captains must advise visiting teams of this information to limit any problems/incidents. 

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3. Cricket Balls!

Whenever there is cricket activity on the go members must ensure they take care when walking towards the tennis courts that cricket balls aren't accidentally heading their way!

The route taken to the tennis courts should be outside the boundary lines and as far from the cricket pitches as possible.

Captains must make visiting teams aware of the please.

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!!!!!!!!!!WANTED!!!!!!!!!!

1.  2025 AGM BUSINESS

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.

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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Update 25th August - happily the role of safeguarding officer has been picked up - but that doesn't stop anyone else interested in also signing up.

Secretary role is still up for grabs!!!!

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2.  Person on the Ground!!

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Mike is relinquishing his role as "Man on the ground" which has involved his keeping on top of routine maintenance that needs attention.  The groundsman should do the bulk of the work however the smaller more routine stuff gets out of hand if we don't keep on top of it.

We are not looking for Mike to be replaced - (not possible!!) and this is not a committee position - just someone to take responsibility for walking the courts and hut on a regular basis and letting the Secretary know what needs doing BEFORE  the area becomes unsightly and unkempt and repair work is done timely. 

The Secretary can then ensure that jobs to be done  (depending on the job) are either sent via our reps to the main committee for the groundsman or b) the committee can organize  a day when we get together and do a number of the smaller jobs ourselves. 

Not an onerous role but an important one given we use the courts and we need them to be safe and kept.

Not a time consuming job and we are looking for someone not on the committee to take this role on (We believe in sharing the love!).

Please consider and contact the Secretary if you are interested.

This of course does not prevent anyone from identifying issues needing attention to the Secretary but it does mean we have a regular check of the area.

We are indebted to Mike for his work up to now but every good man deserves a rest!!  Thanks Mike.

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Websites and Login's:

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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

Court Time

Want to book a court to ensure availability?

https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/Oxtontennisclub

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

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

Instagram

@oxtontennis

Facebook

Oxton Cricket Club

Oxton Tennis Club

Web page

Cricket Club

https://www.oxtoncricketclub.com/

click on Sports/Tennis Pages

Website​ - Very often important and longterm information gets lost or missed on the WhatsApp group so will be duplicated here for reference.

Clubspark - currently being updated so don't rely on for up to date information. But courts can be booked on here!!

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Keep an eye on the main club site for news of events which are open to tennis members.

Wish List

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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!

Tennis Wall suggested 2024

Ball Machine suggested 2025

Top courts painted suggested 2025

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Teams and WhatsApp Groups

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Unless we are advised differently, members are added to all groups - except the Winter Indoor!  If you don't want to be in a group then please remove yourself.

Mixed Group

Open Group

Friendlies Group

Ladies Group

Winter Indoor 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!

Spond App and invitations - Winter and Summer!!

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Those wanting and those who have indicated an interest in playing friendlies or match play should download Spond as this is how teams are sorted for matches.  Please update availability for matches when asked.   Complete invites as far ahead as you can (still allows you change your mind) and a prompt response will help Captains sort teams and ensure everyone gets a fair go.  Very importantly are periods of non-availability as this gives Captains valuable information.

Any problems downloading please ask = someone will help you.

There is a specific Winter Indoor SPOND login!!

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On Court Activity

Summer

Tuesday evenings are mixed matches

Thursday evenings are friendly matches

Friday evenings are coaching and social play.

Sunday mornings are open matches.

Winter

Tuesday evening is indoor at Bidston

Sunday morning is match play.

Social Play 

Unless booked out (see match information and diary dates) 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 WA Friendly Group.  The members WhatsApp group is usually the best way to ask for interest at anytime!

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****NEWS****

A message from Cheshire Tennis

Cheshire Tennis are looking for a Finance Director as the present post holder is retiring from the position.  Anyone interested in applying contact Glynis for details and a job spec.

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A message from Wirral Tennis

Hello,

The Wirral Tennis League AGM will be held on Thursday 27th November 2025 at Neston Tennis Club at 7.30pm. As detailed within the WTL rules, all Summer and Winter
venues are required to send a representative to avoid a financial penalty.

The agenda for the meeting can be found here and any Notions of Motion should be forwarded to the Hon. Secretary via email to admin@wirraltennisleague.org.uk 7 days prior
to the meeting.

Following the meeting, there will be cheese and wine served and we look forward to seeing
representatives from every venue.

Best Wishes WTL Committee

(Message me if you want the link to the agenda etc)

A message from Cheshire Tennis

Presentation Evening Details - Save the Date!

To all Club Main Contacts and Chairs

We're delighted to share the details for our annual Presentation Evening that will be held on Monday 8 December 2025 at The Pavilion Suite, Chester Racecourse, Watergate Street, Chester CH1 2LY.

There will be a prompt start at 7.00pm and the presentations will conclude at 8.45pm. A buffet will follow where you will have the opportunity to chat with tennis friends from all corners of the county. Tickets are £16 each but each club has been allocated two free tickets. This is a highlight of Cheshire Tennis' calendar so why not make an evening of it with a group of members from your club? The Salute to the Champions certainly makes an impression, highlighting the breadth of players we are lucky to have in Cheshire.

This is always a very popular event! Please reply by Friday 7 November so that we can be sure to cater for the correct number of guests. If demand exceeds places available, we will operate a first come, first served, system. To confirm you are attending/not attending please reply by email to anthonywilding77@yahoo.com.

The details are attached should you wish to display this in your venue.

I do hope you will be able to join us.

Liz

Liz Sweeting

President

Cheshire Tennis

message from Cheshire Tennis.

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!!!!!WINTER INDOOR PLAY Bidston -  2025/26

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Matt has sent the indoor Spond invite with the start date of Tuesday 30th September running weekly until Tuesday 24th March.  Sessions will be as last year £5 per person with a maximum capacity each evening of 10.  2 courts for 1 hour starting 6.30.  The invitation to play will be automatically generated 7 days before each session at 6pm.  The 1st 10 people registered AND  paying will secure their place.  There will be a waiting list as a just in case.  

So if you wish to play watch for that SPOND invite coming out!!  If you are successful and subsequently become unable to play please update promptly to allow others the opportunity.

any problems accessing this SPOND indoor please get in touch with Matt.

There is a separate Oxton Indoor Tennis WA group which has the details you need to sign up - if you haven't joined the WA group you will miss out!!!!!

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CATCHING UP.................​

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Club Hut

Thanks to those members who not only tidied the hut out recently but had a dam good sort out and rid the place of anything not used or wanted.  Ruthless is an understatement!!!!

Their next job is on "Hoarders are us!!!"  Thanks all.

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Club Competitions

The Club Championships running through the season was hugely successful this year - both in the organization and turnout.  Some lessons learnt for next year but great success this year.  Photos are in the gallery.

Well done to Louie and Zane for their efforts and commitment to this.  And of course to all the winners!   Look out for a 1 day comp round Christmas time!!

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Tennis Area

Mike is standing back from his role as "man on the ground" so for 2026 while the groundsman does all the heavy work we will probably need a few designated "working days" for club members to get together and do general clean ups.  You play on the courts - so your help is needed!!  Watch out for dates........

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Bowls Viewing Shed

Having successfully constructed 1 bowls 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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Replacement Net

We have the net - this should be fitted in the coming week or two.

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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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Padel Update

Update - planning permission approved - work to begin in the near future.  The main club will oversee this process.

​​​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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The son of one of our members is promoting a stringing service.  Dan Kerrigan will restring both badminton and tennis racquets - £20 - he lives around Oxton.  His mobile is 07399885671

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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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Racquets

Looking for a new racquet??Have a word with David Barrington who has information about a venture called Mantis Sport.  He may be able to help.

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