MLTC Club Notices 15/05/2025
MLTC NEWSLETTER 15th May 2025
BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OUR DLTC SUMMER LEAGUE PLAYERS!
NEWSFLASH" FROM STEPHEN
Our own Davis Cup hero, Conor Gannon, is playing a league match for
Monkstown , in Monkstown, tomorrow Friday 16th @ 7pm
Having just graduated from the University of Memphis and now about to
embark on a professional career, this is a rare opportunity to see Conor on
our own courts in competitive action.
Hope to see many of you there!
All the best Stephen
PARENT & CHILD TOURNAMENT - sign up now
The very popular Parent & Child Tournament takes place on Monday 2nd, 12 - 3 pm.
This is for all children (age 7+)
If a parent can't play, a sibling, aunt, uncle, grandparent - any older family member/friend can take the place of the parent!
Cost is €20 limit per family.
All proceeds will go to the very worthy charity Tennis4Cancer.
Please sign up now on Easy Payments. Entries will close on Friday the 30th May.
Please bring a 'Plate' for sharing - sandwiches, crisps, mini bars, buns, etc - All gladly accepted! We also need volunteers to man the kitchen during the tournament - please let one of the Junior Committee know via the Junior WhatsApp groups.
AGM 2025
Please note, the latest AGM Minutes are now available for viewing on the club website under the Members Info – Members Area. www.monkstownltc.com
NEW MEMBER’S DAY
We held a new members day to help our new members navigate the various events in the club. Feedback from the attendees was very strong and it is our intention to run this on an annual basis.
SUMMER LEAGUE – Ladies
This is the first week of Summer League with many games played over the 3 days with mixed results, all to play for. The first week of league coaching has taken place both singles and doubles.
SUMMER LEAGUE – Men
Summer league matches started last weekend with a strong start. There are three home fixtures this weekend for the Men’s team:
· 1st team – home to Naas at 7pm Friday 16th
· 2nd team – away to Greystones at 7.30pm Friday 16th
· 3rd team – home to Rathgar at 2pm Saturday 17th
· 4th team - home to Kilternan at 4pm Saturday 17th
We are using the Men’s League WhatsApp group for regular updates, so if anyone wants to join this group, please contact Dermot Hayes directly.
Come out to support our Men’s league teams on Friday evening (from 7pm) or from 2pm on Saturday !
SPRING BOX CHALLENGES – Ladies
The spring box challenge is finished with the majority of games being played, despite the slow start. Thanks to those who completed the WhatsApp survey, and it appears unanimous, we will be planning 2 box challenges a year, next one will be run over November/December.
There are a few prizes for the box winners in the office, remember to collect them
LADIES MORNING
Ladies morning will be hosted by Sarah Jane Mullett and Breege Clancy starting at 10am to 12.
We entered 5 teams in the Charity League and the players will join us to celebrate the end of the league, playing
tennis and afterwards for tea coffee cake and chat.
MEN’S MORNING – Sunday Mornings
Mens morning will be on at the usual time of 10am - 12 so do come along for a hit!
CLUB NIGHT – Thursday Evenings
Club night will be on tonight! Pop down any time between 8pm and 10pm for a social game and Stephen will give some coaching support at the beginning of the evening. This is an opportunity to meet and play with members of varying standards and is a relaxed evening of tennis.
CAPTAINS DAY – May 11th “ITALIA 25”
On behalf of Dermot and Colette we would like to thank everyone for their support on Captains Day, even the weather behaved itself in the end. Our sincere that to the events team Aoife, Bronwyn, Evelyn, Carole, Anne, Genevieve, Elaine, and Emily for their amazing work in preparing and managing the day. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves and we appreciate all the positive feedback we received.