Caerphilly Tennis Club

The new term of coaching at the Club starts this week (week beginning Monday 13th April 2015). And with the weather improving, we have expanded the weekly schedule to include some new sessions as well as some returning ones.
– Our core coaching groups continue to run, with more capacity as our Tennis Leaders assist more regularly.
– After a successful launch last year, we are excited to bring back Family Fun Fridays! And we have increased it to up to 3 hours of play on a Friday evening.
– We are now operating a waiting list for a Tots session as well as Adult Beginners group after running these last summer, with the hope of launching them during May.
– We have brought back our Teens Matchplay, this time on Thursday evenings, and introduced a new Minis Matchplay on Saturday afternoon for Mini Tennis players.

For more information on the updated coaching schedule, click here. And if you have any questions, please contact Jonathan at jonathanmorgan@caerphillytennis.co.uk

And remember, to stay up to date with coaching news and other Club updates, follow our Twitter and like us on Facebook. These platforms will also be used to announce impromptu playing slots for Casual Playing Parents and their children.

The new 2015/2016 season at Caerphilly Tennis Club got off to a brilliant start with our launch event, held on Saturday 4th April. This was also a chance for us to host our first Easter themed event.

The event began with families taking to the courts to play some tennis. This saw children face off against their parents, some players rallying amongst themselves and even some inter-family points being played. 13 children (aged 4 to 12) then played some fun games with our coaches before the Easter hunt began. The hunt took the form of picture pieces being hid around the clubhouse and courts, which teams had to find and then assemble the full picture to claim their prize. Although all teams got off to a quick start, finding the final few pieces proved tricky and eventually all teams completed their pictures. The event finished with a BBQ on what turned out to be a beautiful spring afternoon.

All involved had a brilliant time and it was a fantastic way to begin the new season at the Club, where we hope to continue our good progress of recent times.

A few pictures from the event can be found here.

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* Remember, with the start of the new season comes the time to renew your membership or a perfect chance to join us. This season we have introduced simpler membership categories including a special parent package, bespoke multi-player family deals and flexible payment options. More information as well as membership forms can be found here.

Last weekend, we held our CTC25 Tennis-thon where coach Jon played tennis for 25 consecutive hours in order to raise money for Velindre Cancer Centre. And we can now reveal that we have raised £660! (Well surpassing our target of £500.)

– Firstly, congratulations to coach Jon for completing the challenge. A fantastic achievement on its own, but made even better knowing we raised £660 for Velindre.
– Secondly, we have to thank coach Andy for being present throughout the 25 hours to organise players, collect donations and even join in the playing at times.
– Thirdly, a massive thank you to all the players who got involved during their playing slots, including guests from Tennis Wales and Sport Caerphilly (who also supplied prize packs for Junior players that attended on Saturday) , our tennis leaders, players from the coaching groups, men’s and ladies team players, guest coach Wyn Lewis and our own coaches Andy and Kelsey.
– And last but by no means least, thank you to everyone who donated.

On completion of the event on the Sunday, we had one last celebration of our 25th anniversary season which was attended by more than 30 people. They not only supported coach Jon through the final hour, but also saw the unveiling of a commemorative plaque (which sits below the one we received when the Club first opened back in 1989) and enjoyed some light refreshments.

https://www.justgiving.com/ctc25tennisthon/

With the new season starting during the Easter holidays this year, there is plenty going on at the Club over the next two weeks and beyond.

– Coaching sessions on a Monday and Tuesday evening will continue. This will lead to an expanded weekly schedule being launched at the start of the new term.

– We are running 3 day camps this Easter, after successfully running them during the summer holidays in recent years. These are aimed at 6-12 year olds and run from 10am to 3pm on Wednesday 1^st April, Wednesday 8^th April and Friday 10^th April. Day camps include tennis coaching, games and matches but also other sports and activities throughout the day. Members £5, Non-members £7. Places are limited and so advise you book in advance by emailing coach Jon at jonathanmorgan@caerphillytennis.co.uk.

– And to officially begin the new season, we are hosting a launch event on Saturday 4th April between 3pm and 5pm. This will involve fun and games as well as an Easter egg hunt for Mini Tennis players, while Adult players (including Mini Tennis parents) and Teen players can play touchtennis. This event is free to attend, and there will be a paid BBQ/tuck shop.
This event is the perfect chance to play some tennis, learn more about the Club and playing opportunities as well as sign up to membership for the 2015/16 season. (For more information on membership, including the benefits and application forms, click here.)

Ahead of tomorrow’s CTC25 Tennis-thon, we can reveal some final details of the event. (Original news release available here.)

– Firstly, a full timetable of who coach Jon will play with during the 25 hours is available here. Play will be outside for as much of the event as possible, but due to floodlight restrictions from 10pm until light, play will be inside the clubhouse.
– Players, for full details on playing sessions, sponsorship competition and more, see our updated release of the event here.
– Upon the conclusion of the tennis-thon, at 11am on Sunday 22nd March, we will have a final celebration of the event and the Club’s 25th anniversary. This will include the unveiling of a commemorative plaque as well as cake and refreshments.

To donate: visit www.justgiving.com/ctc25tennisthon, text ‘XCTC89’ followed by donation amount £1/2/3/4/5/10 to 70070, or visit us at the Club during the event.
And remember to use ‘#CTC25tennisthon’ on social media.

The twelfth edition of the club newsletter covering the months of January and February, has been uploaded here.
All editions of the newsletter will be uploaded to the Club Newsletter page.

With just over 2 weeks to go until our CTC25 Tennis-thon for Velindre Cancer Centre, we can reveal the player time slots for Saturday 21st March. You can come and play against coach Jon, for a minimum £1 donation, as he plays tennis for 25 continuous hours.
(We ask that you let us know that you intend to play during your slot and arrive 10 minutes before the start time on the day.)

Mini Red, 3pm – 4pm.
Mini Orange, 4pm – 5pm.
Mini Green, 5pm – 6pm.
Teens, 6pm – 7pm.
Ladies team, 7pm – 8pm.
Mixed adults, 8pm – 8:30pm
Mens team, 8:30pm – 9:30pm.

We also would encourage all players to come and support Jon and the rest of the coaching team in the final hour, on Sunday 22^nd March from 10am, before a celebration at 11am.

Junior players, remember you can help the fundraising by getting sponsored by family and friends using this form. And the player who raises the most money will win a Club hoodie as well as a prize pack from event partners!

Adult players, if you want to volunteer for more hours, specifically indoor play during the night, then please contact Jonathan.

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To donate: visit www.justgiving.com/ctc25tennisthon, text ‘XCTC89’ followed by donation amount £1/2/3/4/5/10 to 70070, or visit us at the Club during the event.

We kindly ask that you all spread the word to family, friends, colleagues, neighbours etc to help us raise as much money as possible for Velindre. And use ‘#CTC25tennisthon’ on social media while liking, commenting, retweeting and sharing our updates.

Thank you.

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Final details and event schedule will be posted a few days before it takes place. In the mean time, stay up to date via our Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook.

The new term of coaching at the Club starts next week (week beginning Monday 23rd February 2015).

Again for this term, only Monday and Tuesday coaching sessions will run. (Additions to the weekly schedule will be made in time as the weather improves, and updates will be posted on our website as well as our Facebook and Twitter.)

If you have any questions regarding coaching, please contact Jonathan at jonathanmorgan@caerphillytennis.co.uk

Over the weekend of 21st and 22nd March 2015, our coach Jon will attempt to play tennis for 25 continuous hours! He will need the help of all players at the Club, as well as the coaching team and some special guests. This is to to raise money for Velindre Cancer Centre, as well as bring a close to our 25th anniversary season celebrations.

Velindre Cancer Centre provide some of the best care and support to patients and their families in the toughest of times, which several members of the Club have experienced first hand in recent years.

To donate: visit www.justgiving.com/ctc25tennisthon, text ‘XCTC89’ followed by donation amount £1/2/3/4/5/10 to 70070, or visit us at the Club during the event.
We are encouraging Junior players to help the fundraising effort by not only joining in during their allocated session but by gaining sponsorships from family and friends. The player who raises the most money will win a Club hoodie as well as a prize pack from event partners! Forms will be available at the clubhouse and are also online here.

We kindly ask that you all spread the word to family, friends, colleagues, neighbours etc to help us raise as much money as possible for Velindre. And use ‘#CTC25tennisthon’ on social media while liking, commenting, retweeting and sharing our updates.

Thank you.

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More information on the event, including session times for players and special guests, will be posted soon. In the mean time, stay up to date via our Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook.

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An update to CTC25 Tennis-thon has been posted here, and includes information on player time slots and more.

The eleventh edition of the club newsletter covering the months of November and December, has been uploaded here.
All editions of the newsletter will be uploaded to the Club Newsletter page.