News (and views) on the web from the Junior NE Cheshire Lawn Tennis League

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Next One Day Tournament is at SALE LTC on Sunday 12 July  - sign in at 9.30am for U18/U15/U12 Boys and Girls Doubles!

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The 51st JNECL Annual Tournament will be held at Alderley Edge CC from Sunday 2 August to Friday 7 August with a full range of events for U10/U12/U15 and U18s!

Get your Entry Form for this year's Annual Tournament here 

Contact Peter Nugent on 0161 440 9929 for further information

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Photos from One Day Tournaments and other stuff to come!

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KNUTSFORD ONE DAY TOURNAMENT RESULTS

56 players hit Knutsford for the One Day Tournament on Sunday 21 June.

As seems usual these days, the boys were in the majority but the eight girls produced some good tennis in their group with Ava Johnston and Emily Spencer (Alderley Edge) topping the group from runners up Rona Mackenzie and Faye Worrall (The Northern).

The Boys U12s final saw Joe Burnett and Henry Cox (Hale Barns) overcome the home pairing of Lenny Turner and Jonny Jamison.

The U15s was the largest entry with 10 pairs - after the group stages and semi finals, the Bramhall Queensgate pairing of Sam Hanson and Jonny Hall took top honours from Bowdon's Mark Upton and Joe Shalom.

The U18s left the best match of the day to the final when Didsbury's Martin & Robert Benson-May edged out the Hazel Grove/Ryecroft team of John Abbott and Michael Belshaw.

Thanks to Debbie and her team at Knutsford for their hospitality - see you next year!

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WEST HEATON ONE DAY TOURNAMENT

Sadly, the weather proved unbeatable at West Heaton last Saturday and the event had to be abandoned.

In the only play of the afternoon, two brave pairs of U15s took to the court to play a consolation match with Bramhall Lane's Jessica Armstrong and Jack Walton proving too strong on the day for Greave's Caroline and Rob Ward.

Coffee and cookies kept the organisers happy - thanks to Jane and the West Heaton team!

Let's hope the weather is kinder at our next event - the Knutsford One Day Tournament for boys and girls doubles U18/U15/U12 - signing in at 9.30am on Sunday 21st June.

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ALDERLEY EDGE ONE DAY STARTER TOURNAMENT RESULTS

A good entry of 52 players brushed aside the occasional downpour and enjoyed the afternoon at Alderley Edge last Sunday!

In the U18 section, Adam Tomlinson and John Abbott (Davenport/Hazel Grove) followed up their success at Ryecroft to take their second title of the season. Ben Bailey and James Beagan (Brabyns) were runners up on the day, with Rick Bull and Sam Dixon (Pownall Park) in third place.

Nine teams contested the U12 section with the home pairing of Oliver Pouler and Sam Perry taking top honours ahead of runners up Nick Giraud and Matt Walton (Lindow).

Once again, the U15 was the biggest section with 13 pairs of boys plus the only girls pair, Rachel Barlow and Beth Hitchen (Congleton), who did well and finished as runners up in the consolation event behind Greave's Alex Morrell and David Bennett.

The main U15 event was won by Barnaby Dykstra (Alderley Edge) and Ed Rowland (Knutsford)  ahead of Bramhall Lane's Jack Walton and Alex Crispin.

Thanks to all the players and supporters who made the event a success even when the weather caused a few delays!

Footnote: The entry at Alderley Edge was 50 boys and 2 girls! Message to coaches and club volunteers - please encourage the girls to come and try our one day tournaments - an ideal place to try competitive tennis!

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RYECROFT ONE DAY TOURNAMENT RESULTS 

28 players braved the sunshine at Ryecroft Park last Saturday (9 May) and kicked off their individual 'Champions Race' seasons!

In the U12 Girls event, Rona Mackenzie & Fay Worrall (Northern) headed the small field with Francesca Bailey and Georgina Dare (Bramhall Lane) proving determined runners-up. The U18 Boys trophies went to John Abbott and Adam Tomlinson (Haxel Grove/Davenport) ahead of runners-up Michael Belshaw and Jordan Roberts, competing on home turf.

Ryecroft players dominated the Boys U15 competition with Faris McGrath and Tim Whitehead taking the honours over runners-up Joe Abushal and James Sugden.

Thanks to all the entrants and to our welcoming hosts at Ryecroft Park for an excellent start to the Tournament season!

Particular mention and thanks are due to the Ryecroft ladies who set the bar very high for the season's catering with a superb selection of home baking to complement the freshly cooked menu! Thank you!

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At a Committee Meeting tonight, glasses of wine were raised in memory of our friend and fellow committee colleague, Judy Alexander, who passed away suddenly last week. Having served on the committee since 1996, Judy's valuable contribution to the running of the League will be sorely missed and our thoughts are with her husband Fred and daughter Helen at this sad time.

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ALL FIXTURE LISTS have now been circulated to member clubs - please remember to advise the Match Secretary of any changes/rearrangements through the season!

The 2009 season Club Contact List has also been issued and will be reissued through the season as changes are advised - again, please let the Match Secretary know of any changes so that the list can be maintained accurately.

POSTERS for the League's extensive Tournament Programme are hot off the press and will be with all clubs soon! Look out for posters on your club's notice board and get the dates in your diary!

ITS GOING TO BE A FANTASTIC SEASON WITH SUPERB WEATHER (WE CAN HOPE) SO GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR PLAYERS!