Hello everybody · 2020. 2. 11. · Hello everybody, Welcome to the 2020 Newsletter. We aim to be a friendly and inclusive club, encouraging people of all ages and levels of experience

Hello everybody,

Welcome to the 2020 Newsletter. We aim to be a friendly and inclusive club, encouraging people of all ages and levels of experience to have the opportunity to play and enjoy tennis. Whether you are a full member, a junior or someone who can only play occasionally, this is your club. Or perhaps you are looking at the possibility of joining. Be assured that you would be very welcome. You will be able to find plenty of opportunity to improve your game, keep fit and enjoy the experience. Our fourth and final court was laid with artificial grass last year and we are very pleased to have so many all-weather surface courts to play on. They have proved very effective over the winter and we aim to keep them in good shape. One of our members, Dave Winters, has taken on the role of leading the maintenance and we are grateful to him and to Kevin Turner who does so much for the club alongside many other volunteers. Our club is situated in a private park run by the Wythall Community Association. Maintaining this park is not easy. As a charitable trust it also relies on a team of local volunteers. Unfortunately, the Trustees have not been able to balance the books for a while now and reserves are depleted. The action they have decided to take is to increase rents significantly (our rent has doubled this year). This represents £2,000 we had not budgeted for. We are challenging this but ultimately any increase will have to find its way through to our membership fees. We have not done so this year though. The small increase against last year’s membership represents inflation and a small allowance for maintenance costs. We believe this continues to offer good value for a year of tennis at the club. If anyone is interested in becoming a Trustee of the Association in order to represent the Tennis Club and play an active role in the future of the park, then please let myself or Kevin know. Our coaching team of Alex Doffman and Kevin Turner continue to provide a wide range of options for all ages. We encourage juniors to participate in local competitions and have had some notable successes. Youngsters are invited to join with the adult players as they develop so that they gain experience and again this has proved beneficial in improving everyone’s game. There are opportunities for adult beginners, regular social tennis and competitions, as well as league teams for those wanting to represent the club. It truly is a club for all and we look forward to enjoying the sport with you this year.

Chris Maggs

Chair

Hereford & Worcester

Club of the Year

2009

Beacon Status 2012 Providing affordable tennis

to the local community

[email protected] / www.wythalltennisclub.co.uk / Facebook: wythall tennis club

Accreditation 2009

Hereford & Worcester

Club of the Year

2009

Beacon Status 2012 Providing affordable tennis

to the local community

COMMITTEE

Chair Chris Maggs Treasurer Karin Vale Secretary Deborah Turner Ladies A Team Captain Larissa Hobbs Men’s Captain Kevin Turner Club Captain Kevin Turner Welfare Officer Andy Moreton Committee members Frank Astle, Andy Moreton, Grace Turner Coach: Alex Doffman Alex Doffman - contact number 07515 356884 Alex is happy to assist anyone interested and this would include either a one-to-one session or a group of players who are interested in club coaching. If you do decide on coaching, please book the courts on the booking form to avoid confusion. The upkeep of the club is essential if we are to continue to grow as a club. To any potential members first impressions are important. If anyone can find a few hours in 2020 to assist in any maintenance duties, please contact a committee member. Examples are: weeding around the courts, painting where necessary or other tasks which may arise.

Accreditation 2009

APPLICATION FORM FOR MEMBERSHIP 1st Adult Wythall Association

First Name Surname Membership No:

Telephone Mobile Email Membership Category 2nd Adult

Wythall Association

First Name Surname Membership No:

Telephone Mobile Email Membership Category 1st Child

First Name Surname D.O.B.

2nd Child

First Name Surname D.O.B.

Address Post Code

ANNUAL SUBCRIPTIONS PAYABLE BY 1st MARCH 2020

NEW MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL £10.00 JOINING FEE

Membership Category Subscription Rate Fee per adult over 18 Years FULL SENIOR MEMBER (incl. LTA fee & floodlights plus balls) £145 (+£10 Wythall Association Fee) OFF PEAK SENIOR MEMBER (restricted playing times) £85 (+£10 Wythall Association Fee) INTERMEDIATE MEMBER (by invitation only) £85 (+£10 Wythall Association Fee) STUDENT MEMBER (in FT education at 1st March – to be verified to KV) £85 (+£10 Wythall Association Fee) JUNIOR MEMBER (up to and including 17 years) £42 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP – (2 seniors plus up to 2 juniors) £290 (+£20 Wythall Association Fee) OFF PEAK FAMILY MEMBERSHIP – (2 seniors plus up to 2 Junior’s) £185 (+£20 Wythall Association Fee) OR a reduction of 10% is available for the second and subsequent members (discount can only be deducted from lowest subscription) – discount entitlement excludes Association Fee. CHEQUES SHOULD BE PAYABLE TO ‘WYTHALL TENNIS CLUB’ Amount paid £ _________________ PLEASE NOTE: 1. PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT – fees paid after 1st March will be subject to a penalty of £5.00 per person. In the event that

they are not paid by 1st May, then membership is lapsed and a £10.00 joining fee will be required on re-application. 2. WYTHALL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – If not already a member of this Association there is a £10 membership fee for

anyone over the age of 18 years in respect of membership of the Wythall Community Association which provides entry into the park and grounds and entitlement to join clubs within the Association. Please see separate letter if you wish to join WCA club which allows admission to the club and includes association membership.

3. JUNIORS – If you wish to have a key for entrance to the courts then one may be obtained on payment of £5 deposit. Membership to British Tennis offers benefits both to the club and to individuals, including the opportunity to enter the ballot for Wimbledon tickets. If you wish to become a member go to www.lta.org website for instant membership and enter your club as Wythall. Occasionally, the club may look for help or advice with specific tasks or activities. Please indicate, without obligation, whether you have any professional or other skills or interests, which may be of assistance to the club in a voluntary capacity: PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND RETURN TO THE TREASURER BY 1st MARCH 2020 TREASURER: Mrs Karin Vale, 1 Richmond Close, Hollywood, Birmingham B47 5QD - Tel: 07989 229869

Preferred method of payment – by Bank Transfer

Sort Code: 40-42-12 / Account Number: 01348000

Please include the surname of the member as the reference

Become a member and enjoy all these great benefits and more….

Wythall Community Club

Your Family Friendly Social Club

• The club is a registered members club, run by the members in accordance with the Club Rules and Licensing

Regulations

• The Club is a clean, safe environment for families and individuals to socialize

• The Club serves award winning cask ales

• It has received CAMRA Silver Award for the last 4 years and Bronze award for 2018 for their real ales

• Up to five great cask ales available

• Range of beers, lagers, ciders, wines, soft drinks, coffees, tea and hot chocolate

• Crisps, nuts, nibbles

• Ham and Cheese Rolls available at the weekend (subject to availability) Our Events Include:

• Monthly Quiz

• Skittles League over winter months – new teams welcome

• Musical entertainment

• Free Christmas Party for children and grand-children

• Fee New Year’s Eve entertainment and disco (bring your own supper)

• Pool, darts, table tennis, skittles available

• Function room for hire by members for social and family events

• Free wi-fi available throughout

• Sky TV

• Two lounges with restricted access for children

• Two areas where dogs are permitted

• Undercover smoking area, heated in winter

• Tables outside the Club House beside the lawn

• Members automatically become a member of Wythall Community Association which manages Wythall Park

• The Club contributes to the charitable funds to maintain Wythall Park, which is a private park (not council

owned)

The Park facilities include:

• Children’s play areas; 37 acres to walk; sports pitches administered by various clubs e.g. football, tennis, bowls

• Activities include: Lyntone children’s disco, Zumba, Tia-Chi, I-dance, Judo, Weight Watchers, Slimming World,

German Shepherd Dog Training, Radio Club, Chess and Theatre Company

Become A Member Today

Membership from only £20 per year (Concessions for over 65’s and local 18-21 year olds)

Ask at the bar for your membership form

Wythall-Park.org.uk

Wythall House and Park, 52 Silver Street, Wythall, Birmingham B47 6LZ