It was a nail-biting, edge of your seat, climax to the Tuesday Night Winter League as Antonio and Roy went head to head for the trophy. Roy ended up with 20 points on the night and Antonio 16. A 4 point advantage to Roy would have been enough for him to win the trophy but […]
The Tennis Section relies upon inspired volunteers to keep making Highgate the special place that it is. It can be very rewarding to contribute with others in this way, especially if you work from home, or simply want to see some tangible difference to the club from your efforts. Please contact William Winstone on wwinstone@performance-1.co.uk […]
The first Highgate Charity Tournament took place on Sunday 26 February. There were only 12 participants perhaps with others deterred by some Doris related winds. Nick SS and Matt M each had forgotten they were playing and Kate S kindly dropped out to make the numbers easily manageable, but they like Nicky and Sally D, […]
Our team selection for summer 2017 will take place over 3 weeks, in the w/c 20 March, 27 March and 3 April. These sessions are open to anybody who would like to play in one of our 6 men’s or 6 women’s teams this summer. As a reminder, summer team matches are played on week […]
Dear Members You will shortly be receiving an invoice from the club for the membership year 2017/18 which commences on 1st April. The club will present its accounts at the AGM on 19th March commencing at 12 noon. The club has had a profitable year with returns from the coaching programme in particular continuing to […]
Notice of Annual General Meeting to be held at the club on Sunday 19th March 2017 at 12 noon. The Tennis Section AGM will follow at 2pm. Venue – Highgate Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club, Shepherds Cot, Park Road, London, N8 8JJ The notices regarding this year’s AGM, including an agenda, nominations sheet and draft […]
A December quasi-scientific case study choreographed by Sarah and Christine found serial abuse of Tequila prompted serial nonsensical utterances about its extraordinary effects on his tennis. Case in point: Andrew H. The Drink was involved in last night’s escapades. It was found that Whistle Blower, having downed two-thirds of a bottle of Red at lunch […]
From a Hardcore Ten in freezing conditions on January 27, Thursday last night brought back our Fair Weather Friends to amass Sweet Sixteen. The Tough Ten averaged 14.4 games but last night The Sweeteners averaged 15.8. Winners of The Drink on the 27th were Susan and Tom and Rachel A and Matt M last night, […]
You might be interested to look at a short Sport England film about coaching that features the Wednesday blind tennis players and volunteers and was filmed by Highgate member Tom Willcocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xixi96TYpI&feature=youtu.be
Metro Blind Sport are organising a doubles tournament for blind and visually impaired players on Sunday 5th February. This will be indoor at Islington Tennis Centre , Market Road, N7 9PL (near Caledonian Road) on 3 courts from 9.30 until 6pm. Lots of sighted volunteers are needed to help on the day. If you can […]