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****

2025 Season

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2025 Season

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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!!!!

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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Social Comp!

Louie holds his 2nd social competition of the year - Saturday 21st June.  This is postponed until later in the season!

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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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2025 Tennis AGM

At the recent AGM those officials currently in place were returned en bloc.  A welcome addition to the committee is Louie Snell as Social Competition Guru!

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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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Social Scene

Claire is looking to organize a social evening, so watch out for details..

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​Keep scrolling down for our Diary Dates Information

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Officials & Captains