January 16th, 2012 | 
Author: A social tennis event takes place on Sunday evenings at 7.30pm for senior members. New members are especially encouraged to come along and join in the fun. Registration takes place at 7.30pm in the clubhouse. Bring €4, this covers the costs of floodlights, refreshments and prizes. If you have any queries on this please call Sinead on 085 1156051.
Coach David Sheehan is commencing his spring programme next week, details as follows:
Rusty Racquet/Next Step Forward:
Dates: Thursday 19th, 26th January, 2nd, 9th and 16th February
Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost: €50
Starter/re-starter/improver:
Dates: Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th February
Time : 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost €50
Improver/competition player:
Dates : Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th February
Time: 8.30pm – 9.30pm
Cost €50
Please contact David on 087 8166525 if you would like to participate in any of the above programmes. If you are unsure of where you might ‘fit in’ in the above classes David will gladly assist you and recommend the appropriate class for you standard.
Club President John Sinnott and the commitee extend their sympathy to Mr. John Pickerill (past president 1972 – 1975) on the recent passing of his dear wife Elizabeth. The Pickerill family have been active members in the club for many, many years and our thoughts are with them at this sad time.
The President John Sinnott and the committee of 2011 wish all the members a very happy and peaceful Christmas. Best wishes to everyone for 2012. We look forward to seeing you all back on court in January for another action packed year of tennis.
The President and Committee of Wicklow Tennis Club extend sincere sympathy to the family of the late Sean Flood. Sean and his family have been long term members of this club. Please think of them at this very difficult time. As a mark of respect the tennis club will close at 4.30pm on Tuesday 29th November and re-open on Wednesday 30th November st 2.00pm.
The annual renewal subscripton forms are ready for collection. They are in the main hall and will remain in the club until 16th December. Any outstanding forms will be posted out after this date.
Now that the courts are finished coaching sessions for juniors and seniors are underway. Please keep an eye on the court availability page of the website so you are aware when courts are free so as not to be disappointed. The Cullen Buthcher Turkey Tournament commences week beginning 14th November. Four courts are required for this and will be marked on the time sheet.
The commitee invite all members of Wicklow Tennis Club to the re-opening of the our new club on Sunday 30th October from 3.00pm – 6.00pm. Come along, have some hits and enjoy some light refereshments.
Work began today Monday 5th Septmeber 2011.
First part of the job is taking down and removing all the fencing, some of the lights poles and the nets. Lots of noise cutting through the steel!
Wednesday 7th September.
The Diggers are in! They have started to lift the carpet.
23rd Septenber
For any on you passing the club you wil see there is not a spec of green left!. The lights are all up now, fencing going up over weekend and the new carpet will start to be laid on Monday 3rd October. Other works going on too; all the manhole covers around the club are being replaced, the wall parallel to court 5&6 on the cul de sac has been repointed and the wooden fence beside court six is being replaced with a wall too in conjunction with the owner of the property. The cobblelocking inside the railings on the road side are being stripped and cleaned with the existing sporadic settlement being evenly sloped (currently excessively humped in areas). Four new planter beds will be created equally spaced along the cobblelocking. The existing wall will be lowered by one block and capped with pressure treated D rail with a rounded profile to provide further seating. Over near the pedestrian entrance the existing sloped tar macadam and concrete steps are to be removed and replaced wiht platform steps with a shallower rise than at present.
The driveway entrance has been widened slightly too and the sand for the courts has arrived today. All in all plenty of action.
5th October – the new court surface has arrived. It is rolled up in black plastic. Court five and six will be first to be done. Support posts for the new scoreboards are being put in place today and the landscaping is completed now and looks lovely, a real lift not only to the club grounds but also for all the community to enjoy. Outside sockets are also installed and lots of wiring going on too.
2oth October – The work on the courts is complete except for the scoreboards which will go on next week. The driveway and carpark will be re surfaced and the gates reinstated with new access readers (no change to cards).CCTV has been installed, 2 internal and 2 external cameras. Inside the main hall has new lighting and the floors will be sanded and revarnished along with fresh painting, new curtains and the installment of a lovely new gas fire. The corridor and washroos will also be painted.
To see progress click here.