Mackintosh LTC – Nature Valley Big Tennis Weekend Open Day 2019

On Saturday 18th May 3-6pm we will be hosting a Nature Valley Big Tennis Weekend Open Day.  Whether you’ve never picked up a racket before or you’re a seasoned regular – there is fun to be had for all members of the family.

On the day we will be providing an opportunity to get involved with FREE taster sessions for players of all ages and experience levels, including: Tots Tennis, Mini Tennis, Junior Tennis, Adults Tennis Xpress and Cardio Tennis.

Please sign-up via the link below:
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/Events/MackintoshLTC/3cb774d6-0b44-4b69-bab6-e769e00957bd

If you require any additional information, please get in contact with Rhys Morgan (Head Coach) at: tenniscoach@mackintoshsportsclub.org or on 07929 264165

Mackintosh LTC – 2019/20 Membership Renewals DUE

2019/20 Membership Renewals DUE


Calling all Members, Players, Parents and Prospective Members,

We hope you have enjoyed your year as a member at Mackintosh LTC. Membership fees for the 2019/20 year are due from 1st April 2019. To take advantage of the Early Bird Membership discount (save up to £30), please make payment by 30th April 2019.

We have great news that in September, major works will be undertaken at the club. Courts 1&2 will be resurfaced and Court 3 will be reconstructed, including the removal of the trees and bank. Internal fencing will also be renewed. The total cost for the project is around £82K. Unfortunately, during this time we will have limited access to courts 4&5 – we are currently investigating other facilities to ensure there are still opportunities for Coaching and Social hitting during this period.

This year we are delighted to be able to process all membership renewals online for the first time, using LTA software ClubSpark.

To renew your membership you will need to follow a few simple steps:
1. Click here (you will be redirected to our ClubSpark membership page)
2. Register / Log in to ClubSpark
3. Select your membership package
4. Make payment (there is an option to pay in full via Direct Debit, Credit/Debit Card, Cheque or Cash)

Following on from last year, we are keen to get more parents playing tennis at the club. We have got an option to join as a parent member for £50 – this entitles you to use the courts with your child on Saturdays after 3pm, all day on Sundays and during school holidays (when the courts are available).

Additionally, we are continuing our membership referral offer this year – if you refer a friend who joins as a FULL Individual Adult, you will receive a FREE 1/2 hour Individual Lesson or a Mackintosh LTC T-shirt.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Rhys Morgan (Head Coach) or Emma McClory (Club Secretary).

Mackintosh LTC – 14&U Road to Wimbledon Competition 2019

14&U ROAD TO WIMBLEDON CHALLENGE

On Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May, we will be hosting our annual 14&U Road to Wimbledon Challenge at Mackintosh LTC. This event is open to all juniors aged 14 & under (born 1 Sept 2004 – 31 Aug 2008). We will be running both a Boys Singles and Girls Singles event. Entry costs £8 per player.

The runners-up and winners from the Mackintosh event will be invited to the County Finals, with the winners from the County Finals invited to compete in the National Finals at Wimbledon in August.

This event is a fantastic opportunity for all junior players to gain more experience playing matches.

Please contact Rhys Morgan (Head Coach) if your child would like to enter.

Mackintosh LTC – Family Quorn Tennis Cup 2019

FAMILY QUORN TENNIS CUP – SATURDAY 30TH MARCH

On Saturday 30th March we will be running a Family Quorn Cup Red Ball event starting at 2:30pm at Mackintosh LTC. The event usually lasts approximately 2 hours (dependent on number of pairs taking part). This event is FREE for members to enter.

Who can play in the 2019 red ball event?
Any child born 1 September 2008 or later (10U) playing with an adult family member* born 31 August 2000 or earlier (18+).

* Adult family member – parent, carer, guardian, step parent, co-parent, uncle, auntie, sibling or grandparent.

The winners of each red ball competition will earn the opportunity of a day out at a Quorn Family Tennis Cup event held on the qualifying weekend of a LTA grass court major event in June. Each pair will have the chance to play against other winners on the day as well as watch the professional players in action.

For further information on the Quorn Family Tennis Cup please click here.

Please contact Rhys Morgan (Head Coach) if you and your child would like to enter.

Mackintosh LTC – Easter Holiday Tennis Camps 2019

During the Easter Holidays we will be running 2 weeks of tennis camps. The tennis camps are a fantastic way for your children to keep fit, have fun, improve their tennis and make new friends.

Dates:
Week 1: Monday 15th – Thursday 18th April
Week 2: Tuesday 23rd – Friday 26th April

Sessions/Prices:
Mini Red (ages 4-8)   10-11am  

£22 members / £28 non-members (per week)
£6 members / £8 non-members (per day)

All Day (ages 8+)   11am-4pm 
£72 members / £90 non-members (per week)
£20 members / £25 non-members (per day)

If you would like to book a place, please download and complete the form below and return with payment to Rhys Morgan

Mackintosh LTC – Easter Holiday Tennis Camps 2019

Adults Easter Tennis Camps
We will also be running 3 days of Adults Tennis Camps during Easter Holidays 7-8:30pm on the following dates: Monday 15th, Wednesday 17th and Friday 26th April.

Players will be grouped with others of a similar standard

The costs for Adults Tennis Camp will be as follows:
£10 members / £12 non-members (per day)
£24 members / £30 non-members (3 days)

Please note – only a limited number of places available for the tennis camps. Please book your place early to avoid disappointment.

Mackintosh LTC – 2019 Dates for your Diary

We have got another busy year of events taking place at the club. Please see below some of the important dates to put in your diaries:

January
Tuesday 29th 7-9pm – Australian Open Social Tennis Competition

February
Saturday 2nd 3-5pm – Sytner Mini Red Competition
Sunday 3rd 2-5pm – Sytner Mini Green Competition
Monday 25th – Wednesday 27th 10am-4pm Half Term Tennis Camps
Thursday 28th 10am-4pm Half Term Tennis Camps Competition Day

March
Friday 1st – Entries close for Handicap Competition
Monday 4th – Handicap Competition starts
Tuesday 5th 7-9pm – Shrove Tuesday Frying-Pan Competition
Sunday 10th 2-5pm – Sytner Mini Orange Competition (re-arranged)
Sunday 17th 11am – Big Clear-up Day
Sunday 24th 10am-4pm – Leaders Course

April
Saturday 13th 3pm – Handicap Competition Finals
Monday 15th – Thursday 18th 10am-4pm Easter Tennis Camps (Week 1)
Tuesday 23rd – Friday 26th April 10am-4pm Easter Tennis Camps (Week 2)
Sunday 28th 3pm – Wimbledon Ticket Ballot and Social Competition

May
Sat 18th 3-6pm Great British Tennis Weekend Open Day
Tues 28th – Fri 31st 10am-4pm – Half Term Tennis Camps

June
Tues 4th 7-9pm French Open Social Tennis Competition

July
Monday 8th Club Championships start
Tues 9th 7-9pm Wimbledon Social Tennis Competition
Mon 22nd – Fri 26th 10am-4pm – Summer Tennis Camps (Week 1)
Mon 29th – Fri 2nd Aug 10am-4pm – Summer Tennis Camps (Week 2)

August
Mon 5th – Fri 9th 10am-4pm – Summer Tennis Camps (Week 3)
Mon 12th – Fri 16th 10am-4pm – Summer Tennis Camps (Week 4)
Fri 16th 5pm – Summer Tennis Camps After Party & BBQ
Sat 17th 11am Club Championships Finals Day

September
Mon 2nd – Sun 8th Mackintosh Annual Tour to Fuengirola, Spain
Sat 28th Annual Presentation Evening

October
Tues 29th  7-9pm Halloween Social Tennis Competition

November
Fri 15th 7:30pm Mackintosh Quiz Night

December
Tues 10th 7-9pm Christmas Social Tennis Competition
Sat 14th Christmas Parties

All events are subject to change due to fixtures and coaching schedule. Please see emails, texts and notice boards for updates

Mackintosh LTC – Wimbledon Ticket Ballot 2019

To be eligible to enter our clubs Wimbledon ticket ballot you MUST have opted-in by Friday 22nd February 2019. To opt-in, simply follow the link below, log-in to your British Tennis account and select opt-in (it shouldn’t take any longer than 2 minutes). If you have a few British Tennis members in your family, make sure you all opt-in to give yourself a greater chance of getting tickets in the clubs ballot.

https://www.lta.org.uk/major-events/grand-slams/wimbledon/ballots/btm-ballots-home/

If you have recently joined the club as a member – unfortunately we are no longer able to automatically sign you up for British Tennis Membership, you will be required to do this yourself. Please register with British Tennis by following the link below, its FREE, make sure you link yourself with Mackintosh LTC & don’t forget to opt-in for the Wimbledon ballot.

https://www.lta.org.uk/member/

Finally, even if you may not want tickets, please opt-in as this helps to increase the club’s overall ticket allocation.

Mackintosh LTC – Handicap Competition 2019

Entries are now open for our 2019 Handicap Competitions.
Events include Mixed Singles & NEW for this year a Doubles Handicap competition.
This years event will run from Monday 4th March with the Final taking place on Saturday 13th April 3pm.

This is a great event for players of all experience levels, as the handicap scoring system gives everyone an equal opportunity of doing well.
Last years Singles Champion was Ben Voss.

The event is open to all adults and stronger juniors (ages 12+) – there will also be a few of the clubs coaches playing. Could you cause an upset and beat one of the coaches?

If you would like to enter, please contact Rhys Morgan or alternatively put your name on the entry sheet located on the white board inside the door next to the floodlight meters. Entries cost £5 per event and should be handed to Rhys Morgan before the entry deadline (Friday 1st March).

Mackintosh LTC – February Half Term Tennis Camps 2019

During February Half Term we will be running 3 days of tennis camps from Monday 25th to Wednesday 27th February, plus a competition day on Thursday 28th February. The Tennis Camps are designed for the children to keep fit, have fun, improve their tennis skills and make new friends. With our enthusiastic team of qualified coaches your children are guaranteed an amazing experience.

Dates:  Monday 25th – Wednesday 27th February 2019 (3 days)

Sessions:
Mini Red (ages 4-8)   10-11am
£15 members / £21 non-members (3days)
£6 members / £8 non-members (per day)

All Day (ages 8+)   11am-4pm
£50 members / £65 non-members (3 days)
£20 members / £25 non-members (per day)

Competition Day (Thursday 28th February) – £5 per event
Mini Red & Mini Orange    10-12pm
Mini Green & Junior (11+)  1-4pm

**SPECIAL OFFER** Book 3 days of tennis camps and get FREE entry to competition day

If you would like to book a place, please download and complete the form below and return with payment to Rhys Morgan

Mackintosh LTC – February Half Term Tennis Camps 2019