2010 Novices Tournament
2010 Novices Tournament
24-25 Mar 2010
The RAF Lawn Tennis Association began the 2010 season with the Novice Tennis Tournament organised by FS Kev Doyle whose thoughts on the event are below....
Thanks to Sgt Andy Bullen for his excellent report on the tournament viewed through the eyes of a novice. I would also like to add my thanks to all of the players who, despite the aches, pains and the rain, played with a tremendous spirit and appeared to enjoy every minute. They all turned up at the right time, usually wearing the right kit (though one blue and one red knee length sock was pushing the dress code slightly!) and were ready to play when needed. Of the 31 who entered, at least 16 were complete novices so it was refreshing to see that there is interest out there in this great sport. How many more of you reading this now, thought of entering but decided not to, and are now wishing you had? I hope to see as many as possible at the Inter-Station event from 8-9 Jun, and the RAF Championships from 21-24 Jul.
For the record, in 3rd place were Sgt Andy Bullen & SAC Dan Stubbins, the runners-up were Sgt Ade Horlock & SAC Chris Hull and the winners were Sgt Woody Woodhouse & Sgt Jamie Tomlinson. Congratulations to them and indeed all of the players who took part.
FS Kev Doyle