Safeguarding
Thank you for registering or reregistering with Sway Tennis Club. In order to provide a safe and inclusive environment we need to have updated and accurate records of our players.
Everyone who is involved in tennis has a shared responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. If you are concerned about a safeguarding issue then please Say Something If you See Something. Our safeguarding policy (available on the website and notice board) outlines our commitment to protect children and has a clear procedure for dealing with concerns of abuse or poor practice. Safeguarding is regular discussion point in our committee meetings and Angela Smith the Welfare Officer at our club is the first point of contact at the club (angelapmsmith@gmail.com ; 07788287677). All members will shortly receive a letter from her regarding safeguarding (and related policies) and also our codes of conduct, which show what is required of staff, volunteers and participants, to make our club a successful and respectful place that people enjoy being part of.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind parents that for safeguarding purposes, children below the age of 13 should not be left unsupervised at the tennis court outside of venue sessions such as coaching lessons or tennis camps.
LTA Big Tennis Weekend – Saturday 14th May 10 am – 1.30pm
It’s back!! Saturday 14th May. This is a fun event, designed to encourage new players to pick up a racquet or tempt rusty players back to the game. Members, family and friends are welcome to come and join in from 10 am. There will be all kinds of competitions, events and sessions and all ages are welcome to come along. There will be a BBQ and tea, coffee, squash and cake will be served in the pavilion. Please note that payment for refreshments is by cash only. As in previous years, we would be very grateful for any offers of help and we will be setting up from 8am. Each year we ask for donations of cakes, which we sell by the slice. If you are a keen baker, we would be very grateful if you could bring something along on the day. To comply with Food Hygiene rules and Health and Safety, we would be grateful if you could include a list of ingredients, so that we can inform members of the public of any allergens. Please could you avoid using nuts in your baking. If you are able to provide a cake, please contact Lucy Burton (lucy@coastalpursuits.co.uk). Please also contact Lucy if you are able to help.
100 Club Lottery 2022/23
Each year your committee strives to improve the playing experience via a variety of social/off court activities. Thanks to your participation, the Club Lottery has made a meaningful contribution to our fund raising in recent years. Our target, as usual, is to sell 100 tickets @£10 each, with 40% allocated to winning tickets, (x1 @£50,x1@£20 x1@£10). There will be 5 monthly prize draws (Nov.22-March 23).
The plan this year is to raise funds towards the cost of installing new LED lighting. This is an investment we feel is now overdue and one that will directly benefit you as a playing member and significantly reduce our annual energy costs.
Members should have received an explanatory email and application form.
Wednesday Evening Coaching and Supper Club
While Craig is unable to attend these sessions, please note that the Wednesday Club Evening and Supper Club will not take place. These are due to resume on 8th June.
Sunday Club Mornings
There will be home tennis matches on the following dates
12th June, 26th June, 10th July, 7th August
There is also a Mens 1st team v Milford match to play which is still to be arranged.
Court number four can be used for the Club Morning on these dates if needed.
Court Cancellations
As a courtesy to other players, please can court bookings be cancelled if you find you are unable to play.
Club Championship
The annual club championships are back! This is a Members only competition with men’s and ladies’ doubles/singles and mixed doubles. The competition will take place from the end of May until early September with each round to be completed by a provided date. If matches are not completed by the provided date, matches will be decided by the toss of a coin. Players are responsible for arranging their own matches. Finals day will be Saturday 3rd September 2022 and participants must be available on this date to enter an event. The Plate tournament will be going ahead meaning if players lose their first-round match, they will enter the plate competition. Finals for the plate competitions will be held on the same day as the main competition. All matches will be a best of 3 sets match with the third set being a first to 10 points tiebreak.
Here is the link for players to sign up for the club championships.
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SwayLawnTennisClub/Events/Event/9f3348d0-db98-4a71-be4e-f3b11ef196d0
Players must sign up before 20th May as this is when the draw will be put up on the noticeboard.
Sway Carnival Teas
Advance notice that as in previous years, we have been asked to provide tea, coffee and refreshments at the Sway Carnival on 2nd July. We will again be asking for help through the day and donations of cakes. More details nearer the time.