The Men’s II team came up narrowly short against Hazelwood IV as they slipped to a narrow 14-10 defeat.
With the games won total coming to 60 – 52, it showed just how close the teams were.
Enfield II are now up to third in Division 5 having registered 18 points from two games.
On the 6th of June they go to Enfield Chase for a local derby!
A month later than it should have been played, and at a different location, the Men’s III fell to Wood Vale 18-6.
After the rain and the delays in the courts being painted, the fixture was changed to be played at Wood Vale.
A tight opening saw Wood Vale take the early points but as the light faded, ELTC grabbed a few points back.
Overall the game count was 63 to 34 with just one set being unable to be completed.
The next men’s III match is on the 29th.
Yes, that’s right, it’s that time of year already. So dust off your garishly coloured tennis equipment and clothes and take to the courts for turbo tennis.
It’ll also be the ‘grand’ opening of our brand new courts!
There are of course some slight rule adjustments to give it that ‘turbo’ edge:
Although it’s not compulsory, bright tennis clothing is eagerly encouraged!
Entry is only £4 with a buffet included, with all profits going towards the club, so come and get involved. You’ve gotta be in it to win it!
Yes, the Queen has been on the throne for 60 years. A lot has happened in that time. Man has stepped foot on the moon, 3D telly has come, gone, and come back again. And Tottenham Hotspur won the double in 1961.
But NOTHING will compare to the action that will be on display at ELTC on the 5th of June.
As well as all the tennis and drinks, we will be having an auction! But it’s not your normal auction, people will be auctioning anything they like, from cakes to sat navs, Arsenal (boo) tickets to rounds of golf at local courses and even a week away skiing in Courchevel in south-east France.
In their first match of the season, the Men’s III team found the going tough to a very handy Hackney City side.
ELTC’s only set came in the first round of the matches and it was hard going for the rest of the night, with the other point coming when the floodlights switched off at half 9.
It had been a stop-start night due to the torrential rainfall.
The III’s next game is at home against Wood Vale on the 22nd.
Bonjour!
The rain has stopped, at last, and today the first coat of paint went on the new courts.
It’s safe to say they look fantastic, and by the time they’ll all be completed, we’ll have some fantastic new surfaces to apply our trade! … Of sorts.
Here are some pictures from today, when the sun’s out the look brilliant.
14-10 seems to be a fashionable scoreline. However, this time it was a defeat for ELTC away at Mayfield.
In total, Mayfield won 61 games to Enfield’s 53 but the 10 points will give Enfield a helpful nudge in the right direction of promotion.
The Women’s III’s next game is at the end of the month against Higbury Fields.
Enfield Lawn Tennis club’s first win of the season came thanks to the Women’s I team who beat Enfield Chase II 14 – 10 at home on Friday night.
In total, ELTC won 52 games to Enfield Chase’s 44.
It was a good win in a tight game which will help the Women’s I team in their quest for promotion!
The Women’s I now have to wait until the 23rd of May for their next game quickly followed by another on the 25th.
Believe it or not, some competitive tennis was able to be played this week!
In between the storm clouds and heavy rain, the Men’s II team faced Holtwhites in the opening game of the season.
The match, although billed as an ELTC home match was played at Holtwhites.
The game ended in a 18-6 defeat for Enfield but it’s a welcome 6 points as we get our season underway.
On Tuesday the 5th of June, Enfield LTC will be having a special Diamond Jubilee fun tournament and auction.
Get your name down on the sign-up sheers in the clubhouse or alternatively drop Trish Parker or Caroline Liversidge and email to let them know you’ll be there.
If you’re not in the mood for playing, there’ll be plenty to keep you occupied, including the Pimms and beer tent. Try not to run it too dry!
Then comes the auction, however this is no ordinary auction … There are no antiques or memorabilia. It will be members who are putting their own products under the hammer, or in some instances, themselves. Already on offer is:
The more auction lots the merrier and it’s not too late to see your offer go under the hammer, as small or large as it may be. All proceeds go to the club so be as imaginative and creative as you like.
It promises to be a great day so bring as many friends and family along as you like. It will be great to see as many of you there as possible.