Knaresborough King James's Tennis Club Latest News
Friday Winter doubles matchplay tournaments: Starts Friday 4 NovemberOn the first Friday of every month.
See the Tournament section for details.
Annual General Meeting: Wednesday 16 November 8.00pmThe Annual General Meeting will take place in the Library of King James's School on Wednesday 16 November at 8.00pm.
Official Opening of the new courts & floodlights: Thursday 13 OctoberThe official opening of the new courts and floodlights was held as part of the King James's School Sports Presentation Evening on Thursday 13 October. The formal cutting of the tape was performed by Chris Cook (Commonwealth Games Gold Medal swimmer), Andrew Willoughby (Mayor of Knaresborough) and Pat Stevenson (President of the Club).
Court Access : All of our Club activities for both adults and juniors take place at King James's School. The Club has use of all eight courts at all times outside school hours. The Club also has exclusive use of the clubhouse. The bottom courts are used primarily for netball in winter and the tennis nets are removed. Sets of tennis nets and posts will be left at the side of the area for temporary use.
The courts and clubhouse are not open to non-members at any time unless taking part in Club activities.See the Court Planner for availability of courts for social play.
Please note that the School has priority of use of the courts during the school day. Times of access for adult members during the school day, consistent with school curriculum requirements, are shown on the Court Planner. Any changes to this will be advised on the clubhouse noticeboard and on the website.
The top courts and clubhouse will be kept locked when not in use. A key is available to members over 16 years of age on payment of a £5 deposit to the Treasurer.
Court Planner Winter 2011-12: TC = Top courts BC = Bottom courts
Monday to Friday daytime - TC available for self-organised play. In term time, must sign in at School reception before play.
Monday TC - 4.30-7.30 Junior coaching, 7.30-9.00 Adult coaching.
Tuesday TC - 6.30-9.00 Adult club play.
Wednesday TC to 9.00 - Available for self-organised play.
Thursday TC - 5.00-7.30 Junior coaching, 7.30-9.00 Adult coaching (from November 3, if demand).
Friday TC - Doubles matchplay competitions on November 4, December 2, January 6, February 3, March 2 (Juniors 5.00, adults 7.00). Otherwise available for self-organised play.
Monday to Friday - BC not available.
Saturday morning TC - Available for self-organised play (Occasional ladies match 10.00-12.30).
Saturday afternoon TC - Adult club play 2.00-4.00.
Saturday evening to 9.00 - Available for self-organised play.
Saturday BC - Available for self-organised play.
Sundays TC - Junior tournaments from 11.00 on November 6, 13, 20, 27, February 5, 12, March 4, 18. Otherwise available for self-organised play.
Sunday BC - Junior coaching 9.00-2.00, Available for self-organised play 2.00-4.00.
Sunday evening TC - Not available.
Floodlights: Instructions on operation of the floodlights will be issued on joining the Club.
A booking system will be established.
Please note that the conditions of our planning permission do not allow use of the floodlights after 9.00pm, or on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Winter Club Play 2011-12: From Tuesday 27 September, Club night will move from Wednesday to Tuesday, 6.30-9.00. Floodlights will be free-of-charge.
Club play will continue on Saturdays from 2.00pm.
Visit of LTA President: Monday 1 AugustWe were honoured by a visit from Peter Bretherton, LTA President, on his tour of Yorkshire on Monday 1 August.
Club Development: May 2011Much has been achieved in the last 12 months, as will be apparent to anybody visiting the Club now.
In a joint collaboration with King James’s School, supported by the Governors, Headteacher, Business Manager and sports staff:
The hedge surrounding two sides of the top level of courts has been removed.
The top level has been extended to LTA dimensions for 3 courts.
Resurfacing and painting is now complete.
Floodlighting of these three courts has been installed.
These courts will be restricted to tennis use only.
The clubhouse has been refurbished.
Much of the funding for this development has come from Club funds built up for this purpose since the inauguration of Knaresborough Tennis Club in 1985. We also have to thank The Federation for Sport and the Arts, the George Moore Foundation, the Lawn Tennis Association and our own members for significant contributions.
The bottom level remains for multi-sports use as before. In summer, five tennis courts are available.
The official Opening took place on Thursday 13 October 2011.
Tennis Clubmark: September 2010The Club was honoured on 27 September 2010 by a visit from the LTA President, Derek Howorth, who presented the Club with the Tennis Clubmark award - official recognition of the Club’s policies, procedures and tennis programmes.The main objective is to provide a seamless route from primary school through secondary school to adult tennis, with the appropriate coaching and match play along the way, all under the umbrella of a single club.
British Tennis Membership
LTA News: British Tennis Membership is an individual membership scheme for adults and juniors who play or have an interest in British tennis. Members receive individual benefits, including a LTA player rating, and become part of the British tennis family.
If you are NOT a member of a club affiliated to the LTA, BTM is chargeable (adults £25, juniors £10, including ballot entry for Wimbledon tickets).
If you are a member of a club affiliated to the LTA (as is Knaresborough King James's Tennis Club), then BT Membership is FREE.
To join, visit the LTA website www.lta.org.uk
and quote Knaresborough King James's Tennis Club on your application.
Wimbledon tickets: If you want to enter the Club ballot for Wimbledon tickets, you MUST be a British Tennis member!
Enter the ballot on your membership application form. |
