Dear Club Member

 

Brace yourselves for a meaty newsletter and a red weather alert!

 

Tennis News

 

Winter League

 

Winter League Phase Two Mixed Doubles got underway last weekend.  LLTC has six teams competing in this event: Grade 1, Grade 2 and two teams each of Grades 5 and 6.

 

Both Grade 5 teams were in action last weekend at home with varied results:

Grade 5 XD Blue drew 2-2 with Causeway White.

Grade 5 XD Green lost 4-0 to St. Michaels, although some of the matches were very competitive and close.

 

This is just the start of the round robin stage so there is still plenty of time to qualify.

Best of luck to the Grade 2 and Grade 6 Blue teams who are travelling to away matches this weekend:

Grade 2 play Tramore, and Grade 6 Blue play Lakewood in Cork.

 

Tennis AGM Reminder

 

The Tennis AGM is being held next Monday 27th January at 7.30pm in the Clubhouse, and all support would be very welcome. The courts will be closed from 7.30pm onwards that evening.

 

Junior Tennis

 

Junior coaching is up and running there is still some spaces available you can sign up on ClubSpark 

Clubspark / Limerick Lawn Tennis Club / Junior coaching

 

Junior South Of Ireland 

 

We have had a HUGE entry for the junior south this year with almost 350 children entered in the competition that takes place over 3-4 days. We have received excellent feedback from Tennis Ireland on how we have run the tournament over the past couple of years but we need some volunteers to help us to keep the standard of the tournament up. Please let Sinead Dunne know if you are available the February bank holiday weekend to help out by emailing  coaching@lltc.ie

 

Clay Court Usage

 

The Management Committee would like to continue to encourage our members to increase their usage of our clay courts. The clay courts were installed last year but bookings on the system suggest that they are not being utilised as much as our artificial grass surfaces. 

 

As a reminder to all members, the artificial clay courts were installed to improve player development at all levels. 

 

Why play on clay vs grass?

- Clay slows down the ball so rallies are longer and point quality is better therefore more enjoyable at all levels.

• Promotes core footwork and balance skills
• Teaches players to succeed on any surface
• 8 out of 10 of today’s top ranked players grew up playing on clay
• Develops strength, fitness, and endurance
• Soft, sliding clay reduces common tennis injuries as clay is easier on the joints reducing the risk of injury. 
• The clay courts dry off quicker than our grass courts resulting in a higher availability all year round.

Practicing on clay courts is better for the development of players. Training on clay teaches shot tolerance and patience. Instead of trying to put every ball away with that huge forehand, those who train on clay (especially juniors) learn to build points to get a shorter ball to put away. It also improves footwork, endurance and mental toughness.

 

While we do recognise that brushing the courts afterwards takes a few more minutes, it’s also a great way to cool down and teaches us all to care for our courts. 

 

General Housekeeping

 

SAFETY:

 

Please note for the safety of all Member’s and their property, to be vigilant at the Club as there are some young lads that are going around and causing some hassle. If you have a bike, car or any mode of transport left outside, to please make sure it is locked and secure. If you see anyone up to no good, please confront them if you feel comfortable about that and report any issues to someone on duty at the club.

 

WATER BOTTLES:

 

There are a million and one water bottles floating around the courts and club. If you have left any behind, please come and collect them in the foyer, as we will need to remove them soon.

 

Energy Awareness

 

Our energy bills were €43k last year.  In light of this I would appeal to members to be energy conscious.  The floodlights on the tennis courts are run manually, so it is every members responsibility to turn them off after use.  Don’t assume the court is booked after you, just turn them off.  Also the gym, turn off the lights when you are leaving.

 

Squash

 

Sunday Social Squash

 

Sunday Social Squash continues this Sunday from 3:30pm, please drop over to meet other club members and enjoy some squash.

 

Poll will go up on WhatsApp on Friday to see who is attending.

 

 LTC Squash Box League

 

The next round of the LLTC Squash Box League will be published shortly on Sporty HQ with a poll going up on the WhatsApp group over the weekend

 

The box league is a great way of meeting other club members and is open to club members of all levels.

 

We plan to run the next box league until the end of February to give everyone an opportunity to get all their matches played.

 

Irish Junior Squash National Championship Connacht 

 

The tournament is to be held out of the Galway LTC. Food and refreshments will be available on site . 

 

Starts:

Fri, Feb 14th 2025

Ends:

Sun, Feb 16th 2025

Deadline:

Fri, Feb 7th 2025 11:45pm

 

Link to SportyHQ junior Tournament  :

 

https://sportyhq.com/tournament/view/Junior-National-Championships-2025

 

 

Squash 57 

 

Squash 57 Introduction for Men 

 

Notes from the coach

 

Introduction for men to SQ57 from 19:30  to 19:30 on Wed, 29th of January.

 

Limited to 8 participants on the night but if full, please add yourself to the waiting list and another session will be run soon after. Restricted to members only.

 

Suitable for every ages and ability.

 

Squash 57 is a fantastic, easy, fun sport to play and offers a more relaxed but still very competitive alternative to regular squash. It’s a great 2nd game to have available for either tennis or regular squash and is a hybrid of racket ball but played on a squash court.

There will be a short introduction to the rules, then away you go. Squash players will be on hand to guide gameplay if needed but the game is simple, just whack the ball and have fun !

Introduction evening

Link Below :

 

https://clubspark.net/LimerickLawnTennisClub/Coaching/Session/7e2fd8cf-4c38-4795-9ff6-f114ed469ed8

 

Squash 57 Introduction for Ladies  

 

Notes from the coach

 

Introduction for ladies to SQ57 from 18:30  to 19:30 on Thurs 06th of Feb.

Limited to 8 participants on the night but if full, add yourself to waiting list and another session will be run soon after.

Restricted to members only.

Suitable for every ages and ability.

Squash 57 is a fantastic, easy, fun sport to play and offers a more relaxed but still very competitive alternative to regular squash. Its a great 2nd game to have available for either tennis or regular squash. 

There will be a short introduction to the rules, then away you go. Squash players will be on hand to guide gameplay if needed but the game is simple, just whack the ball and have fun !

All equipment provided.

 

Link Below:

 

https://clubspark.net/LimerickLawnTennisClub/Coaching/Session/9fa0790c-8a03-4e58-8e9f-e3bc90507001

 

Stay home and stay safe tomorrow everyone.  Natalie will be working from home so email office@lltc.ie is you have any queries.

 

 

Regards

 

 

Anne Marron

Club Administrator

LLTC