ANNAUL SQUASH TOURNAMENT FINALS NIGHT
Stirling Lawn Tennis and squash Club had their finals night of their Annual Squash Tournament on Friday night. The tournament consisted of initial Group stages, followed by a knockout tournament in the latter stages. The top players of each group went into the Championship Tournament, and the lower players in each group went into the Plate Tournament.
The evening consisted of the Championship Final, Plate Final and for the first time a Bronze medal match was held between the 2 losers of the semi-finals in the Championship Tournament.
The bronze medal match was won by Lee Masson who beat Alastair Sellick(15-3, 15-12, 15-11)
The plate Tournament was won by Andrew Robertson, who beat Danny Maxwell (15-11, 15-8, 15-11).
The Championship Tournament final was played between Defending Champion Keir Cramb and Eoghan Meaney. This was an epic final, and was described as “the best final of the Club’s Championship” many long standing members of the club had ever seen. The match was best of 5 games, each game being to 15 points. The winner of each game requires to win by 2 clear points. The first 2 games were narrowly won by Keir, with both games only being won by 2 points (15-13, 18-16). Eoghan then fought back winning the 3rd game a bit more convincingly (15-6). Another tight 4th game saw Eoghan winning (18-16) taking the match to 2-2. The final deciding game went to 13-13. This then resulted in 4 rallies during which both players had 2 match point opportunities each. Keir then managed to take the match on his 3rd match point, regaining his Champion status, winning the 5th and final game (17-15).
Picture (left to right Danny Maxwell, Andrew Robertson, Keir Cramb, Eoghan Meaney, Alastair Sellick, Lee Masson)
2024 Tennis easter camp
and clinics
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LADIES ONLY SQUASH TASTER -
For more information about our coach, Jane Martin, click here
Happy Christmas to all our members and supporters in 2023
You are warmly welcomed to come along to the club on Boxing Day morning for some tennis, squash and mince pies (please bring your left-overs from Christmas day).
Saturday 18 November Annual Racquethon Event 1-5pm (postponed to spring 2024)
28/09/2023
Club Ceilidh, Friday 27 October, 7.30-11.00 at Stirling Golf Club
Tickets £25 including buffet, raffle and some extra fun
Tickets available from Fiona Paterson at rostrummail@rostrum.co.uk
JUNIOR SQUASH COACHING SESSIONS
with our new squash Coach, JANE MARTIN. Jane has been coaching squash for 21 years, and reached world number 8 in her professional career.
Squash is played in a warm safe environment, and is a great indoor sport during the cold winter months.
Beginners sessions on
WEDNESDAYS beginning WEDNESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 23
(6 – 9 years) – 4pm till 5pm
Learning basic hand / eye coordination skills - Ball striking - Finishing with Games of “dodgeball” and “bob off the wall”
(10 years +) – 5pm till 6pm
Basic introduction to learn the shots and rules of the game - Finishing with fun games
Cost per session – Members - £8 per person, Non members - £10 per person
Contact Jane through the club website at www.sltasc.co.uk/squashcoaching or email martijane@btinternet.com
NEW SQUASH COACH - 06/08/2023
The club now has a new squash coach, Jane Martin, in the club. To contact her and book an individual or group lesson please click here
Stirling Tennis Club Open Day – June 18th 2023 2-4pm
Coaching games for juniors with Mark Walker & Team
How fast can you serve
Beat the team player (squash and tennis)
Coffee, Tea and Tuck Shop
20% membership discount for new members
Book your free place – https://www.lta.org.uk/play/big-tennis-weekends
SLTSC 100-Club
There is still time to buy your 100-Club ticket before our next draw on 29th May. It's very easy, click on the following link and follow the instructions: https://www.sltasc.co.uk/social-fundraising
SQUASH FINALS 2022-23 SEASON (22.4.23)
The club Squash Championship has been played over the last few months, with the finals being played last Thursday. Two new members to the club this year won both the Plate and Championship trophies.
Jamie Dickinson met defending plate champion Andrew Elliott in the Plate final. Jamie managed to claim the plate championship this year, winning 3-0. Albeit it was a 3-0 victory, there were some close games with Jamie winning (15-12), (15-8), (15-13).
Keir Cramb won the Championship, beating Lee Masson 3-0. Keir won (15-9), (15-8,) (15-5).
Well done to all who have played in the tournament
Left - Jamie Dickinson (plate winner). Right - Keir Cramb (Champion)
Left to right - Andrew Elliot (plate runner-up), Jamie Dickinson (plate winner), Keir Cramb (Champion) , Lee Masson (Championship runner-up)
STIRLING LAWN TENNIS AND SQUASH CLUB AGM 2023
Notification to all Members of the forthcoming ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING to be held at the Clubhouse on Tuesday 14th March 7.30-8.30 followed by refreshments.
Please confirm your attendance at lesley@reviewing.co.uk
Committee papers will be distributed in advance of the meeting for those attending and will be posted on the website and in the clubhouse.
RACKETBALL FINALS
Last night (12.12.22) saw the annual racketball finals take place at the club. An epic Plate final resulted in Ian Bray beating Andrew Elliott 3 games to 2 (13-15), (15-10), (8-15), (16-14), (15-12). Chris Speirs beat Donald Rodger 3-0 (15-10), (19-17), (15-8). All competitors pictured below. L-R Andrew, Donald, Chris, Ian
Club Christmas Celebrations 2022
We are delighted that Christmas celebrations at the club are back. We are organising Junior Fun Sessions and a Club Christmas Dinner. More information below.
Junior Christmas Fun Sessions
We would like to invite all juniors to Junior Christmas Fun Sessions at the club:
Friday 2 December:
4-5pm Red and orange ball coaching groups (5-9 years): Fun games and treats
5-6.30 Green and yellow coaching groups (10-15 years): Mini-rackethon (tennis, table tennis and racketball) and treats
Parents/carers are invited to come along to watch and join us for coffee/tea and shortbread.
Please confirm if you are coming and which session by Monday 28 November to Graham Melville graham.melville123@gmail.com
Club Christmas Dinner
Tuesday 9th December, The Gallery Restaurant, Forth Valley College, 6.30 - 9.00 pm.
Thanks to all those who have booked already and for those who haven’t there are still 5 spaces left!
Updated info: £21 per person (£19 for the dinner plus £2.00 for a tip) for a 3-course dinner, including tea/coffee. Please pay cash to Fiona Paterson on the night.
There is a bar, any drinks purchased to be paid directly to the restaurant.
Please let Fiona know if you have any special dietary requirements: rostrummail@rostrum.co.uk
The menu can be viewed online at: https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/media/8610/cm1145-gallery-christmas-menus
Winter Coaching block October to December 2022
The new coaching block is now available for booking (link below). It starts next week (w/c 31st October) running for 7 weeks up to Christmas. If the weather is bad we will try to still run something inside for the juniors and any adults classes cancelled we will try to reschedule. Any queries please contact us - admin@markwalkertennis.com
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/MarkWalkerTennis/Coaching/Junior
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/MarkWalkerTennis/Coaching/Adult
October 2022
October has been designated Women and Girls in Sport month. The Club will be hosting two free 'Come and Try' sessions as part of the ladies wednesday evening tennis sesssions.
These will be on Wednesday 12 October and 26 October, 6-8 pm. Please encourage friends and family to come along and have a go. We can provide rackets and there will be ladies on hand to help out.
Contact me at: lesley@reviewing.co.uk to book a place.
The big pine tree by the net at court 3 has had to come down as its roots were starting to lift the court surface. The remaining cut timber will be gradually removed over the next wee while, but members should help themselves to what is left for their wood burners or carving projects or whatever.
Tennis CHAMPIONSHIPS
This years draws are now available in the Tennis section
Summer Tennis Coaching Programme
The new coaching block running from April to June is now open for bookings. Book your place for junior and adult coaching using the following links.
Junior coaching: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/MarkWalkerTennis/Coaching/Junior?id=2e74fae0-4df6-4e1d-a44c-0eaed5734fff
Adult coaching: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/MarkWalkerTennis/Coaching/Adult
Any queries please let us know.
Kind regards,
Mark Walker Tennis, admin@markwalkertennis.com
NEW - TENNIS COACHING FOR JUNIORS AND ADULTS STARTS JANUARY 24 JANUARY
We are pleased to announce that our new tennis programme will start the week of the 24th January. There are classes for all ages and levels. Online registration is now open using the link below:
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/MarkWalkerTennis
* Please note when booking in, to manually select the member option (if the person your booking for is a member) then you will get the member rate!
Any queries please don't hesitate to get in touch - admin@markwalkertennis.com
The Wimbledon Ballot for 2022 is now open for all LTA registered members
You can access your ballot through your LTA login at https://www.lta.org.uk/ and if you are not yet registered then you can register for free membership.
The ballot is open for registration until 23.59 on Friday 4 February. Good luck.
Happy New Year 2022…
… to all our members and welcome to anyone thinking about joining in 2022.
As we communicated before Christmas, we are delighted that Mark Walker has become our new Club Coach.
We just wanted to let you know that lessons will be starting week commencing 24th January with more detail coming out this week as to the type of sessions, when they are and how you can sign up to them. You can also contact Mark directly by email at admin@
CLUB ANNOUNCES MARK WALKER AS NEW TENNIS COACH FOR JANUARY 2022
We are very excited to announce Mark Walker as our new club coach. Mark Walker Tennis has a great track record in developing clubs and over the last 6 years they have been building their team, managing club programmes, increasing the club memberships and mentoring coaches. Their strengths lie in their positive approach creating a friendly, fun environment.
Mark has worked in the tennis industry for over 25 years, he has a positive personality which inspires players and coaches. Mark's experience spans over all areas and levels of tennis, he started his career working in clubs then moved onto developing and travelling with several international players who competed in junior grand slams. He has now gone full circle and has a real passion for developing and improving players from grassroots level up and also still being involved in the journey of one international player. He is very excited to bring his teams expertise to Stirling Lawn Tennis Club and help them grow and develop their club.
We would also like to take the opportunity to thank Hannah Pickford for being our coach over the last seven years and we wish her the best going forward
There will be more information to follow in the near future about the exciting plans for next year from Mark and team -
RACKETBALL FINALS
Finalists. Left to right Ian Bray (Plate winner), Chris Speirs (Racketball Champion), Lee Masson (Championship Runnerup), Ewen Logan (Plate runner-up)
The Annual Racketball Finals took place on Monday evening, 22nd November 21. The plate competition was won by Ian Bray in a very tight match, but eventually beating Ewen Logan 3 games to 2. Scores were 17-19, 15-11, 15-6, 7-15, 15-7.
This year’s club championship goes to Chris Speirs beating Lee Masson 3 games to 0. Scores were 15-8, 15-10, 15-11. Well done to all involved.
RACQUETHON TOURNAMENT - 3RD OCTBOER 21
Much fun had by all at Ally’s racquethon on Sunday. We had sufficient participants for separate Mens and Ladies Tournaments.
Winners:
Ladies - Wendy Hamlet
Mens - Rob Ainslie.
Well done to all.
GATE SYSTEM
As of the 22nd September 21 there will be a new system for accessing the club. Please click here for details
RACKETBALL TOURNAMENT: 11/09/2021
The draw has been made. Group stage games to be played by 27th September. Click here for the draw.
AMERICAN TOURNAMENT AND AFTERNOON TEA - 05/09/2021
Yet again another successful and thoroughly enjoyable American Tournament in warm, sunny weather with a very healthy turnout of club members. Graeme’s unique ability to set favourable handicaps gave everyone a fair chance of winning no matter the standard of play! The afternoon tea of yummy sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and homemade biscuits was devoured with relish and hardly a crumb was visible on empty plates. A huge thanks to Graeme for organising the matches, to the bakers and sandwiches makers and to the enthusiastic tennis players.
To be repeated!!
SQUASH LEAGUES - 26/08/21
Squash Leagues will start again at the beginning of September. All members are welcome to join the leagues. If you want to be included in the leagues, whether you played in them last year or not, please send a message through the Contact page on the website with your name, mobile number and e-mail address, or add your details to the sheet on the noticeboard in the clubhouse.
SQUASH / RACEKTBALL CLUB NIGHTS ARE BACK!! - 21st August 2021
In accordance with official guidance, Squash / Racketball clubnights will now start again on a Monday and Thursday evening (7pm - 10pm). Courts will be reserved for this period. It is a choice for individual members to attend if you feel it is safe. If you have not been to a Clubnight before, you are welcome to come along. Everybody rotates playing different people. Showers still remain closed. When attending clubnights the following requires to be adhered to:
1. Do not attend the club if you have tested positive for covid, or are showing covid symptoms.
2. Masks to be worn in the clubhouse, with the exception of when on the court.
3. Members attending the clubnight require to add their name to the notepad pinned to the noticeboard for track and trace purposes.
Tennis Handicapped Tournament Report : 1 August 2021
Were you there? Or did you miss it? 24 of your fellow members didn’t and had an amazing day of tennis (on Sunday 25theJuly) under a cloudless sky. good company, a lot of banter and an excellent barbecue for the princely sum of £2 entry fee and a “suggested donation” of a fiver for the food. (Everyone donated!)
Fabulous prizes, brand new tennis balls to play with (at no extra charge), some glorious shots and shot-making of the highest calibre were all the order of the day. The handicapping was spot-on (with just one or two small grumbles) and the eventual highest scorers were Kelly Bayes for the Ladies and Dominic Gillen for the Gentlemen.
And the winners were the members themselves who feasted on the tastey spread provided by Fiona Paterson and her very capable food supporters, and supplemented by Mark Worsley’s skilful hands at the (hot) charcoal-face of the fiery furnace.
Rumours abound as to when the next one will take place (possibly before or after the Club Championships take place), so watch this site carefully with (digital) pen and paper at the ready.
19.7.21 - Adults are able to play squash with people from different households
With Scotland going into Level 0, the club are delighted to announce as of 19th July, we can return to adults playing squash and racketball with members of other households. You will be updated in respect of how things move forward from here, but at the moment we are only moving to playing friendly squash / racketball matches with other members. Club nights on a Monday and Thursday evening are not returning yet. The advice from Scottish Squash is that a return to squash / racketball should be a gradual process.
Clubhouse rules will be reviewed as further guidance comes out, but current rules in the clubhouse and of booking courts still apply. These include:
1. If you have tested positive for Covid, have been advised to self isolate, or have symptoms, you should not come to the club.
2. All courts should be booked on Clubspark so the club can comply with track and trace.
3. Masks should be worn in the clubhouse, with the exception of whilst playing on the squash court.
4. Hand sanitiser should be used before going on, and after coming off the court. These are available in the clubhouse.
5. Changing rooms and toilets remain open, but showers remain closed. The showers opening again are under review.
6. No spectating should take place in the viewing gallery. This will need to be reviewed when we return to clubnights.
In surmmary, all adults can return to playing a game of squash or racketball with any other member.
16.7.2021 - Defibrillator
The club now has a defibrillator currently mounted to the right of the front door as you enter. It is an IPAD SP1 model, fully automatic. If the worst happens, you just open it up, press the ON button, and it will tell you what to do. It is approved by the Scottish Ambulance Service, and Eddy is arranging for them to visit the club later in July to conduct a training session.
Raquet Exchange
The club is offering a raquet exchange service. For more details, click here