By ANNETTE ADSETT
TENNIS is back in full swing this week with Ladies fixtures starting on Friday and the annual challenge againt Maroochydore on Sunday.
After a slightly disappointing holiday period with some sessions having to be cancelled because of the wet weather, there is now a new term of tennis.
The ladies’ fixtures resume on 17 July with Coolum Tourists playing in the first grade division. They should have some great competition.
Coolum Travellers are confident of once again achieving a top four spot in Division Five.
Term three for Juniors starts with some vacancies.
Parents who would like their junior to join are asked to contact Andrew on 0421 391 505 or email him at coolum@ashtennis.com.
The Juniors resume their winter competition played on Friday nights and Saturday mornings. Help is still needed to man the barbecue as a service to the families rather than as a fund-raiser.
One of the club’s social highlights for the year, the annual challenge against Maroochydore, will be played on Sunday at Maroochydore.
The teams are to assemble at the Cotton Tree courts at 8am on Sunday for an 8.30am start.
Each player will play two mixed doubles and either a ladies or a men’s set and should be finished by noon.
These matches have been played for about 30 years, originally with both a home and an away match each year.
Last year the tennis match was cancelled due to inclement weather even though both Alan and Mark flew up from Melbourne to play.
The previous year, Coolum led at half-time but, unfortunately, were beaten in the afternoon.
The club is keen to once again regain the trophy and has a strong team.
This has been announced during the week so members are encouraged to check the board for all details.
Members are reminded that there are many opportunities to play tennis with social games on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings, as well as on Monday and Thursday nights.
Adam is again organising the Tuesday night competition that was so successful last season. Also check with the coach for vacancies in Fit Tennis and other programs.
