Cup matches
Dear All,
Wednesday 29th June was the last game of the League Season.
However, after a weeks break the Cup Matches will commence on Wednesday 13th July.
The top two teams in each division will get a bye into the semi-final. The remaining four teams will be drawn to play each other for the remaining two semi-final places.
Once the 1st round has been played we will have another weeks break for the Bolton Tournament.
The Semi-Finals of the Cup will take place on Wednesday 27th July and the Final on Wednesday 3rd August, or by arrangement between the two finalists.
Please keep yours eyes out on the League website from Sunday 3rd July when we will post the fixtures for the 1st round of the cup competition.
You may have noticed that the League website is a week out of date, this is due to Gary being on holiday and I don’t want to mess up his system.
Any problems please contact me.
Many Thanks,
Pauline Ashton
Parrfold v Claremont A
Please note!
Due to a fixture clash, Parrfold’s home fixture, on the 25/05 against Claremont A, will be played at Leigh.
Parrfold home fixtures
Please note!
Due to ongoing court problems,
Parrfold’s home fixtures will be played at Monton this season.
2022 Fixtures now posted
Hi Folks,
I hope you are all fit and well??
The 2022 fixtures are now available to view.
Let’s hope for some good weather!!
Have a great season.
Actions from 2022 AGM
Walkden & District Tennis League – AGM 15th March 2022
Change to League Match Rules of Play
10.7 League matches shall consist of eight sets, each set to be won by the first pair to reach eight games (for the first two weeks of the season it will be each set to be won by the first pair to reach six games unless both Team Captains agree to play to eight games). Matches shall be decided on the aggregate of games won ……………………etc……………….etc………………………….
General Notes
Rule 10.9 sets out commencement and order of play of the matches. The rule was made when most matches were played on two courts. Due to the reduced number of teams in the league most matches are now played on three or more courts. Rule 10.9 has not been changed but when more than two courts are available Team Captains should be flexible to ensure continuity of play.
Here are a few notes from queries raised at the 2022 AGM:
• The match only needs to start with one gent’s doubles and one ladies doubles.
• Although all players should try to be available for the start of the match the second pair of gent’s or ladies only need to ready to play when the first gent’s or ladies set has finished.
• When playing on more than two courts additional sets need only be played when the players are available.
• The AWAY Team Captain chooses the order of play.
• All players should be available and playing at least their first set on completion of the first round of sets irrespective of using two or more courts.
Still waiting for complete list of teams
Can those clubs who have not yet let me know how many teams they will be putting into the league this season please let me know ASAP.
Many Thanks
Pauline Ashton
Results Secretary (WDTL)
The form for entering a team into the league can be downloaded from: Tennis Application.
FYI, The minutes from 2020 AGM can be found at: Minutes from 2020 AGM.
2022 AGM
Dear all,
Another tennis season will soon be upon us.
The Annual General Meeting has therefore, been arranged for Tuesday 15th March, 2022 at 7.30pm and will be held at Claremont Tennis Club, Doveleys Road, Salford, M6 7FQ.
Please can you complete the Tennis Application form, with the number of teams your club wishes to enter into the league for the 2022 season. Can you also email me to let me know the number of teams before the AGM if you are bringing the completed attachment to the meeting.
We do have a number of league officer vacancies – Secretary, Treasurer, Minutes Secretary and Safeguarding officer. Please would you ask your members if anyone would wish to volunteer for one of these positions.
If you receive this email and are no longer your club secretary or contact, please would you pass the email to the necessary person.
I look forward to seeing you all at the meeting.
Pauline Ashton
Match Secretary
The form for entering a team into the league can be downloaded from: Tennis Application.
Presentation Evening 2021
Tennis Presentation Evening update
I can now inform you that the price of the tickets for the Walkden League Tennis Presentation on Friday 8th October 2021 will be £5.00 per person.
There will also be a pasty and pea supper.
For those of you who have indicated that you wish to attend, can you let me know as soon as possible if anyone from your club will require the vegetarian option. This will will be cheese pasty instead of potato & meat. Any other club members still wishing to attend please let me know for catering purposes.
Will all clubs please note that you are expected to donate a raffle prize which should be brought on the night or for those not attending to be given to Pauline Ashton or Caroline Whelan beforehand.
Any club who has still not returned a trophy to Caroline Whelan please do so as a matter of urgency. They have to be sent for engraving before the presentation. Any not returned will not be able to be presented on the night.
We look forward to seeing you all on the night.
Pauline Ashton
Acting Secretary Walkden Tennis League
Walkden League Presentation Evening
I do hope that you have enjoyed the tennis season, which unfortunately has now come to an end.
Claremont Tennis Club have offered to host a Presentation evening. The suggested date is Friday 8th October 2021.
Please can you have a word with your members and ask who would be interested in attending the presentation evening.
Once we know that we have a good number to proceed, further details will follow – cost, supper etc.
If your club is still in possession of a trophy from the 2019 season, can you please return it to Caroline Whelan of Claremont Tennis Club as soon as possible.
Please can you let me know how many tickets you are likely to require by Friday 10th September.
Many Thanks
Pauline Ashton
Acting Secretary Walkden Tennis League