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Touchtennis Tournament Posted March 2019
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We hosted our first ever Touchtennis tournament on Sunday 31st March. The weather was kind if a little breezy. Altogether we had 22 entries, many travelling several hours to take part. There were also 7 Denmead players taking part and for some it was their first Touchtennis tournament. There was a singles tournament as well as a double tournament along with a consolation draw. Thanks to Rob Peters for organising it.
Player of the Year Awards Posted Dec 2018
David Whiteman became the latest winner of our Player of the Year award. David has been with the club for many years and is a regular player at our mix-in sessions in the afternoons and evenings. He is also a regular player in the Vets team which plays in the East Hants League. David is also a willing volunteer and can often be seen doing odd jobs like mowing the grass and helping with clubhouse maintenance. David was presented with his award by Chairman Terry Bundey.
Tom Ferris won our inaugural Young Player of the Year. Tom who is 16 plays regularly in our club sessions and also plays for our Mens C team in which he has been one of our top players. He is also a Tennis Leader and regularly helps with our Mini Red sessions for children up to 8 years old. He was presented with his award from Chairman Terry Bundey on Saturday 8th December during our Mini Tennis session.
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Denmead win Champion Of Champions Posted September 2018
Denmead's Aaronn Blackman and Chloe Efford have won the Hants & IOW inaugural Mixed Doubles Champion of Champions Trophy. All clubs in Hampshire & IOW were invited to send their Mixed doubles champions for a play off at Alverstoke. Aaronn (21) and Chloe (16) are a regular partnership in East Hants League helping the team to win the league this year (see below). They are also excellent role models for the youngsters they coach at the club. |
Another successful Summer Camp Posted August 2018
The club held another successful Summer Camp from 30 July to 10 August. 128 different children aged 4 -14 attended the camps. The camps were run by our team of qualified coaches as well as a number of Tennis Leaders. Children aged 4-8 made up over half those who attended. The weather was good for the most part up to the last day.
Grade 5 18U Tournament Posted August 2018
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On 5th August we held a Grade 5 18U tournament which had 6 competitors. Winner of the tournament was Daniel Prickett (right) from Basingstoke and runner up was Philip Dimov from Aldershot.
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New Tennis Leaders Posted July 2018
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We are pleased to announce that we have 9 new Tennis Leaders who were all trained by our Head Coach. The Leaders course introduces young people to coaching and volunteering. There are 5 modules on the course which are Introduction to Tennis, Volunteering at your tennis Venue, Leading a Practice Session, Helping at your School and Helping at a Competition. Pictured are 6 of the Leaders.
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Kim Efford is our Player of the Year Posted January 2018
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Ladies team player Kim Efford won the club's player of the year award. Kim has returned to tennis in the last 2 years and since then has been a mainstay in both the Ladies team and the mixed team and helped both teams win their respective divisions in the Summer. She regularly attends the adult club nights and is shortly to become the club's treasurer. Chairman Terry Bundey presented Kim with the award at a recent club night.
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Head Coach Receives Award Posted December 2017 We are pleased to announce that our Head Coach, Alan Redman, has been presented with the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Hampshire & IOW Lawn Tennis Association at their AGM held on 7th December.
Among the reasons cited were the increase in participation figures in all age groups, encouraging young people to pursue their own coaching qualifications, team successes and outreach programmes that engage local schools as well as his work on the committee.
Alan has been with Denmead since 2002 but before that had a long association with tennis at his previous club, Buckland, which was based in Cosham. He served at the club as player, coach, team captain and chairman. He also served on the Portsmouth and District LTA committee with stints as League Secretary and Chairman.
Alan would like to thank all those who have supported him and Denmead over the years.
Among the reasons cited were the increase in participation figures in all age groups, encouraging young people to pursue their own coaching qualifications, team successes and outreach programmes that engage local schools as well as his work on the committee.
Alan has been with Denmead since 2002 but before that had a long association with tennis at his previous club, Buckland, which was based in Cosham. He served at the club as player, coach, team captain and chairman. He also served on the Portsmouth and District LTA committee with stints as League Secretary and Chairman.
Alan would like to thank all those who have supported him and Denmead over the years.
Club President Turns 80 Posted December 2017
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Our Club President David Chiswell celebrated his 80th birthday this month. He was presented with a commemorative glass trophy. David has been with the club for many years serving as secretary and chairman. He has also overseen many of the major projects undertaken by the club and been inspirational to those that know him. He has also served on the committee on the East Hants league as well as the Hants & IOW LTA. David continues to play and occasionally turns out for the vets team. In the photo David can be seen being presented with his toppy from club chairman Terry Bundey.
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Summer League Success Posted September 2017
Our adult teams have had a successful season in the East Hants League with the Mens A, Ladies and Mixed teams all winning their respective divisions. The Mens A team won East Hants Division 1 with a match to spare. Meanwhile the Mixed team won Division 2 with two matches in hand. The Ladies had similar success in Division 3 winning it with two matches to spare. Thanks go to team captains James Sillence (Mens), Terry Bundey (Mixed) and Deborah Coppini (Ladies) for their hard work throughout the season.
Our adult teams have had a successful season in the East Hants League with the Mens A, Ladies and Mixed teams all winning their respective divisions. The Mens A team won East Hants Division 1 with a match to spare. Meanwhile the Mixed team won Division 2 with two matches in hand. The Ladies had similar success in Division 3 winning it with two matches to spare. Thanks go to team captains James Sillence (Mens), Terry Bundey (Mixed) and Deborah Coppini (Ladies) for their hard work throughout the season.
Junior Summer Camps Posted August 2017
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Our Junior Summer Camps which ran from 31 July to 11 August were our most successful yet with 160 different children attending a total of 522 times. The age range was 3 to 16 with mini tennis being provided every weekday morning from 9am-12pm and activities for older children taking place in the afternoon. Head Coach Alan Redman would like to thank his team of 3 assistant coaches and 8 Tennis Leaders without whom the camps would not be possible.
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