It was another scorcher for this year’s Summer Finals Day but, once again, some of the Club’s finest players rose to the challenge and gave us some nail-biting matches, several going the distance. It was particularly exciting to see younger players challenging past winners. Congratulations to all those who reached the Finals and many thanks for giving us such an entertaining day of tennis.
On the hottest day of 2023, 12 pairs of GTC members took to the courts in the hope of winning the coveted Chittenden Rosebowl – a trophy celebrating the life of the Club’s founder, Henry Chittenden. Uniquely among all the Club’s tournaments, couples competing for the Rosebowl are carefully matched so that everyone stands an equal chance of adding their name to the illustrious roll call of previous winners.
It was great to see plenty of new members as well as familiar faces and, this year, it was Jane and Aadil who fought off the competition – and the heat – and Sue and Fabrice who were runners up. The consolation prize went to Heidi and Maciej.
Well done to everyone who took part and made sure it was another memorable day at the Club.
There were some obvious similarities between the Wimbledon finals held in SW19 and W3 last weekend. Both tournaments were in London, both were superbly organised, both saw some brilliant tennis, and both had big trophies. Shame about the prize money!
Congratulations to our Wimbledon Tournament winners Lydia and Aidan, and Finalists Tina and Aadil, and to our plate winners Florence and Andrew, and Finalists Gwen and Hal – and, of course, to Carlos and Marketa at the other tournament!
Sixteen pairs braved the hot weather on June 25 to take part in the 5th annual tournament in memory of Paul Busfield and to celebrate his life at the Club he loved. A strong breeze and plenty of rests in the shade with watermelon and ice cream helped keep players cool as pairs edged their way to the finals or the bar, depending on performance!
Congratulations to trophy winners, Wiebke and Bridget, and runners up Lizzie and Charlie, and to Florence and Fernando who won the Glitter Ball Competition, and runners up, Jane and Andrew.
A huge thank you to Debbie and Jane for organising, Trevor for making the amazing ‘Glitter Ball’, and all participants and cake and snack makers who helped make it such a friendly and meaningful event.
We raised over £2400 for Cancer Research UK at our 2nd Memorial Celebration Day – exceeding even our wildest hopes! We are so grateful to everyone for being so generous and, of course, to Debbie and her team for their wonderful organisation.
The sun shone on the sports events – speed serving, tennis, table tennis and boules – and congratulations to the Red Team and all the individual winners. The cake baking competitions were a great success, and sales of donated goods, plants and photos helped boost our fundraising.
Anyone who’d still like to donate can find us here –
https://www.justgiving.com/page/gunnersbury-triangle-sports-club-1681756149544?newPage=true
Come along to our 2nd Memorial Celebration Tennis Event in aid of Cancer Research UK on Sunday, 14 May 2023. There will be tennis, raffle and tombola together with sports and plant stalls … and more. There’s still time to enter for adult and junior tennis and baking competitions, and buy raffle tickets for some great prizes!
Last year we were so grateful to all the generous people who helped us raise over £1500 for this fantastic charity and we hope we can do the same this year. Donations please at: https://www.justgiving.com/page/gunnersbury-triangle-sports-club-1681756149544?newPage=true Thank you!
A warm welcome to all our new members who joined on Open Day – we hope you enjoyed the day and look forward to seeing you at the Club!
After a wet start to Open Day, we were delighted to see so many members and visitors arrive as soon as the sun came out. After a thrilling GTC ladies NFL team win against Hackney and a highly competitive Fastest Serve Competition, the courts soon filled up for social tennis and free coaching for all ages. There were taster sessions for tennis fitness and salsa classes that are starting soon, and table tennis and snooker tables were in great demand.
As usual, there was no shortage of friendly and talented members who welcomed guests, helped with coaching, fired up the BBQ and brought delicious cakes, quiches and salads for everyone to enjoy.
Come and join us on Open Day, Sunday 23 April from 12 noon! Try our six fantastic all-weather tennis courts, three high quality table tennis tables (with robot!), and two excellent full-size snooker tables.
There will be 20% off adult tennis subscriptions for those who join the Club on Open Day and other discounts for table tennis, snooker and karate.
Test the speed of your serve, enjoy free tennis coaching for all ages and standards, and play social tennis, table tennis and snooker with our friendly members.
Activities from 12 noon until 5pm, BBQ at 2pm, Bar open until late.
12pm onwards: Social Tennis and Kids Play on the Bowling Green
2pm-5pm: Free Tennis Coaching
2pm: Lunch – BBQ, salads, desserts and more!
2pm-3.30pm: Table Tennis in the Tudor Room
2pm-3.30pm: Snooker in the Snooker Room
Tennis Coaching
2pm-2.45pm: 10 years and under
2.45pm-3.30pm: 11 years and over
3.30pm-4pm: 3 to 5 years
4.15pm-5pm: Adults
It was Easter Eggs all round for those who took part in our annual Good Friday Tournament! Thirty two players of all standards took to the courts for the adult event, played under blue skies in warm sunshine. Every match was as competitive as it was unpredictable and, in the finals, a single point separated winners and runners up in the ‘first to 5’ tie breaks.
For our younger members, it was Family Fun time, with some great games, fab rallies and fun matches. The GTC Easter Bunny had hidden over 50 eggs and sweets around the grounds and the children rushed tirelessly around at the end of the session whilst parents enjoyed some social tennis.
There was sun and lots of wind for Winter Finals Day – but at least it didn’t rain! Competitors took on the elements as well as each other in some terrific matches.
In the Invitation Singles it was great to see Hamza and Jane participate in their first finals day and give us a very entertaining 3 set match. Pip won the first set in the Ladies Singles but Cat fought hard in the second. However, Pip just doesn’t give up and made it her 7th win in a row and 12 times in total.
In the Mens Singles, Rhodri and Ian defied the wind and played some superb tennis, with Rhodri retaining his trophy.
Ana and Peter triumphed in the Mixed Doubles Plate, Ian and Graham in the Men’s Doubles, and Nikki and Claire in the Ladies Doubles.
The last match of the day was the Mixed Doubles, and Nikki & Rhodri, the holders, were on blistering form to win again. Not long now until the Summer Champs when there’ll be lots more competitive tennis – hopefully in the sunshine!
