tennis
A Family Mile
Jason Bright, his partner June and his 18 month old
daughter Heidi are taking part in this
years Sport Relief mile and would be
Cameron and Amber To Play for Scotland
very grateful for any sponsors from
the readers of The Advertizer and
Cameron Kerr (9) and Amber Duncan (8) from
local residents in the Gryffe
Strathgryffe Tennis & Squash Club have been
area. If you wish to support
selected to play for Scotland at tennis. Scotland will
them, you
be sending a three player team in the boys and girls
can donate
Under 9 and Under 10 age categories to Manchester
online at www.
and Hull to play against NW England, NE England
mysportrelief.
and the Midlands in a regional training match. Four
com/
Strathgryffe juniors achieved Scottish caps over the
b r i g h t l a n d
past 12 months with Connie Dodds (10) and Innes
or you can
McNicol (18) completing the quartet.
contact Jason
Cameron Kerr (right) had an exceptional week directly on
by winning 07982 754789.
a major Thanks very
Under 10 much.
tournament
in Cambridge.
The Grand Prix event (LTA Grade 2) effectively
matched him up with the best Under 10 players in
Sport Relief 2010
the UK.
Sport Relief brings the entire nation
Amber (left) and Cameron’s coach, Derek Brown,
together to get active, raise cash
commented,
and change lives. By doing sport,
“They have worked hard and thoroughly deserve
having fun and raising money,
their chance to represent their country. They should
everyone can do good and feel
be proud of this achievement.”
good. All the money raised is spent
helping poor and disadvantaged
Strathgryffe Tennis and Squash Club is nestled on
people turn their lives around - in the UK as well as the
the edge of Houston village and offers an extensive
world’s poorest countries. The next Sport Relief Weekend
coaching programme for all ages. The current block
is from Friday 19th - Sunday 21st March. We’d love it if you
of coaching, which takes place indoors, has some
could be part of it. What are you waiting for? Visit the
spaces still available with details available from
website at www.sportrelief.com for further information.
Derek Brown on 01505 615301.
Kilmacolm Tennis Club invests for the Future
bowling
In preparation for the new 2010/2011 tennis season Kilmacolm Tennis Club have
completely replaced their old playing surface with the most technologically advanced
Kilbarchan Bowling Club
artifi cial grass surface currently available – at a cost of over £40,000. Apart from an
The wee carpet season is almost at a close with only a
excellent play surface on all counts, fi nancial payback is enhanced by greater longevity
few games left. The club competitions for the carpet
before replacement.
were completed on Friday 29th January - results were as
The new surface makes KTC one of the most modern clubs in the West of Scotland, taken
follows:
together with its earlier investment in Clubhouse, fl oodlights and infrastructure.
Nominated pairs - Ian Sloan & Graham
It is now nearly 10 years since the Club was completely rebuilt from scratch. This has
Steele. Balloted pairs - Tommy Reid
been accompanied by a raft of activities and programmes covering - youth development,
& John Fleming, Triples - Jim McMinn,
junior and adult coaching, league participation, competitions, social tennis and numerous
Peter Murphy and Alister McMinn. The club
social events.
champion this year was Jim Mc Feeley, beating last
Recently the Club has been awarded the ClubMark accreditation by Tennis Scotland in
years champion Gordon Black.
recognition of its outstanding investment in coaching, youth development, standard of
The Scottish carpet 1st round was held at Abercorn Bowling
facilities and associated requirements.
Club on the 30th January. Unfortunately, only the triples
For details on all coaching activities please contact our Coach Giulio Spella, Mob: 07931
and senior triples won through to the 2nd round at Elderslie
751468, (e-mail: giulio.spella@googlemail.com)
Wallace Bowling Club. The triples had to withdraw, due
to players being unavailable. The seniors triples played
The Club is actively seeking new members and anyone interested should contact Hon
Clydebank Bowling Club but they were beaten by a very
Secretary Sian Nicol 872208 (e-mail: sian@nicolkilmacolm.freeserve.co.uk).
good team - hard lines guys, better luck next year.
The opening of the green will take place on Saturday 3rd
April, a good turnout is expected to see in the start of the
150th Anniversary celebrations and the unfurling of the
anniversary fl ag. On the same subject, it is expected that
some volunteers will be required to bring the club premises
and surrounds up to scratch for the opening day. The
committee at this moment in time are busy redecorating
the main hall (mind the paint pot Drew!!).
The only thing left to do is to wish all members and bowlers
to have a successful and enjoyable season.
The sheets are up for the names of those wishing to play
for the club in the respective leagues. Any inclusions from
any section of the club for any future bulletins, please
pass them on to J Fleming at least three days before the
Advertizer deadline.
Reported by John Fleming (KBC)
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