COMMITTEE FOR 2011-12 
The AGM was held on March 25^th and the following committee was elected:

Chair                                         Alex Pearson (862844) alex@pearson.uk.com

Secretary                                  Lorraine Clayton (833792)

Membership                              Helen McAlister (832926) five.mcalisters@virgin.net 

Treasurer                                   Tracey Richards (832212)

Committee Members                  Sally Boddington (833659) 
                                                Simon John (821909) 
                                                Viv Callaghan (820081)    
                                                Ali Eyston (833117) 
                                                Philippa Waddington 
                                                James Spurgeon (833395) 
                                                John D’Alton (835079)

We are pleased to welcome Katy Widdows onto the committee. We are very sad that Cathy Dreyer has stood down this year due to other commitments. Cathy has been a valuable member of the committee. We will miss her newsletters and appreciate all her hard work, particularly in organising the Schools Taster Tennis Coaching.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
This year’s fees will remain the same at £70 for family membership and £40 for adult membership. Junior Membership is £10. We haven’t increased the fees since 2007 but this year there will be no early paying discount. Membership forms can be downloaded from the website or collected from Helen McAlister.
We are hoping to have a Standing Order scheme in place for next year and will be sending out forms in due course.

COURT MAINTENANCE
We are currently in the process of installing new fencing for the courts on the field side and we will continue to leave the gates to the courts unlocked to discourage vandalism to the netting. The grass area along with the two lovely new benches on is now a safe and very pleasant area from which to watch tennis and we are very grateful to John D’Alton for all his efforts in transforming what was an overgrown wasteland into a garden.

John continues to maintain the area, weeding and mowing, we thank him for all his hard work. We also have the courts sprayed each year to prevent moss growing and to keep them in good  condition. Please to take away any litter with you and to only wear appropriate shoes on court. Mud from the pitches is sometimes a problem, so please check your shoes before you play.

2010 ANNUAL TOURNAMENT
The Annual Tournament is always the highlight of our tennis calendar and this year was no exception. The weather was beautiful and there were plenty of gazebos up to watch tennis and picnic under.
The junior tournament continues to impress with its high standard of play and great atmosphere of fun and competitive spirit. We were also pleased to welcome some of the older teenagers into the adult tournament this year. It is wonderful to watch the children  who played in the junior singles tournament not so long ago, playing with such skill and maturity in the Senior Tournament.  
We are very grateful to the Batemans, Callaghans and Clements for the use of their courts for the tournament and also thank Tony Wheeker for running the BBQ for us.

TOURNAMENT WINNERS 2009 (Runners Up)

Ladies Singles                          Winner:             Lucy Taylor                                          

Runner Up:       Katy Widdows                                      

Mens Singles                            Winner: Hamish Pearson                                                    

Runner Up:       Rupert Boddington                                

Ladies Doubles                         Winners:           Susie Turnbull & Sally Boddington            

Runners Up:      Lucy Taylor & Philippa Waddington        

Mens Doubles                           Winners:           Ian Pearson & Simon John                         

Runners Up:      Hamish Pearson & Guy Taylor               

Mixed Doubles                          Winners:           Johnny Dewar & Joanna Kelly                

Runners Up:      Sally Boddington & John McAlister         

Junior Singles (under 11)            Winner: Angus Waddington                                              

Runner Up:       Will Taylor                                            

Junior Doubles (11 +)                 Winners:           Molly Scott & Leo Boddington                  

Runners Up:    Katie Pearson &  Leo Boddington

Mackinnon Salver                      Winner: Tom Farrant                                                      

The date for this years’ tournament is SATURDAY JULY 9^th. As always this event is open to all  members and all standards. Bring a picnic lunch and keep the evening free for BBQ and rounders. Entry forms will be available to download from the website and we will let you know nearer the time.

AMERICAN DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
The American Doubles tournament was a small affair, largely due to bad weather. We have decided not to hold this event this year, instead to have an Adult/Child tournament in September.

SOCIAL EVENTS
We have already kicked off the year with the ever-popular Curry Night at the Eyston Arms on Thursday March 24th. Our thanks go to Daisy for laying on such a great spread of delicious curries and puddings.

ELVIS IN THE PARK
The main social event and fundraiser for the Club last year was a joint event with Ardington Tennis Club and the Boars Head Cricket Club. Elvis came to The Sports Club at Ardington in September which was a huge success. Over 300 tickets were sold and everyone who came had a fantastic evening. The £650.00 raised by this event will go towards re-fencing the courts.

CLUB NIGHTS
Begin on Friday May 13^th for adult and competent junior members from 6.30pm and thereafter until the tournament. All welcome but remember the courts cannot be booked on Friday evenings for private use.

TENNIS BALLS
On sale in the village shop at £5.50 a tube. As well as being convenient and cheap, you will also be supporting the club and the shop!

COACHING
Thursday morning Ladies Coaching with Lucy Taylor is now well established. There are two groups laying from 9 – 11.30. Anyone interested in joining should contact Lucy on 833637
John D’Alton also offers individual coaching for adults and children and can be contacted on 835079. As John does not have access to the internet booking system, pupils need to book the courts themselves for his lessons to avoid any clashes.
Junior Coaching on a Saturday morning takes place at Ardington Tennis Club for children aged 5-12.
Anyone interested in these lessons should contact Lucy on 833637.

MATCHES
During the year we played friendly matches against Abingdon Nifty Fifty, Ardington and Uffington. 
Anyone interested in playing for the club this year should contact Sally Boddington (833659).