Latest League Results

Men’s 1 had a tough season in Division 2 but a 4-0 win against Bracknell 2 and a 3-1 win over Ascot 1 ensured they stay in the division.

Men’s 2 also finished strongly and with 4-0 wins against Bracknell 3 and Wargrave 3 in Division 4A, they finished a point off promotion.

Men’s 3 finished bottom in Division 6B but, as their 2-2 losing draw to top club Phyllis Court shows, it was a close and competitive division.

Ladies’ 1 finished 2 points off promotion in 3rd place in Division 4B, but, had a couple of losing draws, against Wokingham 3 and Bracknell 2 gone the other way, they would’ve been 2nd.

Ladies’ 2  finished strongly in a large Division 7B with three 4-0 wins in their last 3 matches, including those against Wokingham 5 and Shinfield 3 (see picture above – Wendy Miles, Maggie Ingham, Michaela Appleby & Ravinder Norman).  They are currently lying top of the division but other results of outstanding matches would have to go their way for them to stay there.

In the Veterans, Ladies O40s have had some close rubbers in Division 2 but have only managed to pick up a single point from a losing draw in their penultimate match ahainst Twyford.

Men’s O55s have not fared much better although they had a walkover against Riseley, who cancelled at the last minute, and an exciting 3-1 win in their final match, the postponed fixture against David Lloyd Newbury who finished 2nd in Division 1.  Rob Hughes & Andy Stone battled through two matches that went to a deciding tie-break, winning the first but losing the second.  Meanwhile, Steve Stow & Mike Smith won their first match 3 & 3 but, having taken the first set 6-1 against the visitors’ second pair, found themselves 0-5 down in the second before taking 7 games in a row to win the match.  Finishing 5th in the Division, they may stay in Division 1.

Places must be booked in advance via the Members’ Area and selections will then be confirmed on the morning or evening before the event.  Please do not turn up if you have not been selected as you will be turned away. Players are selected on a first come first serve basis usually in multiples of 4 players.  Note that none of these sessions is suitable for beginners.

  • Note that the Committee tries to accommodate the wishes of members, within the constraints of time and 4 courts, but a session for each ability level is the guiding principle.
    • The Friday session is for recreational and higher players and runs from 6pm to 8pm
    • The Thursday 5:30 session is for intermediate players and runs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
    • The Thursday 7:30 session is for intermediate and advanced players including potential team players and runs from 7:30 to 9:30pm.
    • The Tuesday session is for advanced players and runs from 7pm to 9pm. 
    • In all cases you must commit to the full two hours.
  • Before the session you will have been told by the organiser your starting court, your partner and your opponents.
    • These will take into account each player’s normal playing standard with the best players starting on court 1 and, with 16 players, the least able players on court 4.  However, the organiser may occasionally decide to organise it differently such as a “lucky dip” for starting court & partner.
    • In addition, for the Thursday 7:30 session, the organiser will take into account any pairings for matches at the coming weekend.
  • Play is split into 3 rounds lasting 40 minutes each.  Play 1 set with normal deuce scoring.  If you finish early either carry on or mix in your 4.
    • If you haven’t finished the set after 40 minutes and the scores are level, play a sudden death point
  • At the end of the 40 minutes the winners of the first set played move up a court, the losers move down a court (court 1 is the top court). Winners on the top court stay, as do the losers on the bottom court. If you didn’t finish your set then the pair winning at the time moves up.
  • Pairs then split partners with the pair joining them and you play a second round.
    • Partners are selected by spinning rackets or using common sense to try to get a balanced 4.
  • Exactly the same happens for the third round.

Drop-In club nights are, as the name implies, more informal sessions than the bookable ones and you can arrive and leave when you like.  Those attending organise themselves, changing who plays with whom after most present have completed a set, although there’s often a more senior member present who  will take charge if needed.

We are currently running 2 Drop-In  sessions for all levels from Starter upwards…

  • The Tuesday session has recently been rebranded for All Levels and runs from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.  If you want to sit out and watch, maybe with a drink, you can do that too.  If you’ve arrived early for the 7 o’clock session, you’re also welcome to join in.
  • The Wednesday session is for all levels of player including beginner and usually runs from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
    • You can expect members attending adult coaching to join in.
  • The Sunday session is for All levels and runs from 3:00 – 5:00pm.

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