Coaching and practice at Kilworth Junior Tennis Club are winding down towards the summer break following a very active year. Coaching took place on Fridays and Saturdays since September – Liam O’Rourke on Fridays and Joanne Williamson on Saturdays. Our thanks to the coaches for the great work carried out throughout the year from which our young players have benefited greatly.

Sunday morning practice is concluding on June 30, again this has been ongoing since September and children have the opportunity of practising the skills learned at coaching. It is also an opportunity to be introduced to the game and learn the basic skills prior to sessions with the coaches. Many thanks to all who have given of their time on Sunday mornings to practice with the children.

U10 practice concludes with a mini tournament this week.

Teams participated in the recent North Cork League from U10 novice to U14 and all played well and enjoyed the experience.

Our U8 and U9 participated in inter-club friendlies in conjunction with Munster Branch of Tennis Ireland.

Two teams participated in the KBS Cup for U16s both teams reaching the semi-final stages of the competition.

A group of our U12s came together early in June and we saw some great tennis played on one of the warmest days this summer

TENNIS CAMP

Kilworth Junior Tennis Camp 2013 will take place the week of July 22nd to 26th for children from 7 to 17. Liam O’Rourke is head coach for the week. This is the only tennis camp at Kilworth Tennis Club during the summer and a fun filled and instructive week is assured. Places available for all grades from beginners to advanced players. Enquiries to Caitriona at 086-7339307.

KILWORTH CLUB DRAW

The draw held early on June 4th for those who paid their club membership fees prior to May 31st. The main prizes were a refund on membership fees for the year sponsored by the tennis club €115 for adults and €15 for junior members. Richard Tonks was the lucky winner of the top prize, Anne Feehan won a sports bag sponsored by DF Sports and Adam Barry Murphy won the juvenile prize. Well done to the winners and we hope to see you all on court during the year.

NATIONAL TENNIS DAY

Tennis Ireland, to whom our tennis club is affiliated, proposed an open tennis day for clubs on Saturday, July 6th. We plan to run this day at Kilworth - our juniors playing in the morning and adult players in the afternoon. It is an opportunity for anyone in the environs of Kilworth to come along and try their hand on court, watch our players in action and find out about the club. So readers make a note of the July 6th date and come along!

We wish our teams - ladies 4 and division 2 good luck for their South Tipperary League campaign and enjoy your tennis.

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