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Newsletter February 2010

• From the Club Manager

  Welcome to the first newsletter of the 2010. It’s been a great start to the year, both tennis and squash have been busy. The tennis season is fully underway, with interclub, club night and business house about to start. The squash season is upon us with business house in full swing on a Monday night and club night on Thursdays. The first social event of the year is the Quiz Night on Thurs 25th February, teams of 6, with all money raised on the night going toward the new lounge furniture

• Golf Classic

  Golf Classic
  The Royal Oak Golf Classic takes place on 12th Feb at The Grange Golf club. There are still places available for all those keen golfers out there. It is a great day of golf and fun with the evening reception back at the club. If you are interested in playing please let Brett or Angela know.
  

• Tennis Open Day

  The club is holding a tennis open day on Sunday 14th February1pm -4pm, in partnership with Tennis Auckland. It is a great opportunity to bring a friend or family member down for a game of tennis, BBQ and a few drinks. Games will be arranged, racquets and balls provided, come rain or shine, it should be a fun afternoon at “The Oak”

• Squash Open Day

  The first squash tournament of the year at the club is this month Feb 18th -20th A2 & Below and already the entries are coming in fast. If you would like to enter please make sure you get your name in to the office before the 14th Feb.

• Squash Interclub

  Senior Squash interclub starts on March 1st/2nd with entries closing on 9th February. Please make sure that you have your names on the list or have contacted Brett in the office if you would like to play. Masters interclub starts on 7th April with the closing date for entries on 22nd March.

• Kevan Wilton

  It is sad news that Life Member and 10 x squash club (1968 – 1977) champion Kevan Wilton passed away on 1st Feb after a long illness. Kevan was a highly respected member of the club whose achievement of being club champ for 10 years in a row will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the family who laid Kevan to rest in a moving service on Friday 5th Feb.

• Bar Volunteer Wanted

  We currently have a few spaces on the club’s volunteer bar roster and are looking for members to help out once a month for a few hours. This is a great opportunity to help out at the club, meet other members and make a contribution to the running of the club. You are also rewarded with 2 drink tokens for your couple of hours work. If you are interested please contact Brett in the club office.

• Entertainment Books

  The club is now taking orders for the 2010 Auckland Entertainment books. Those of you who have had them previously know how good they are and what great savings can be made with leisure and dining. They are $65.00, of which $13.00 goes to the club. If you would like to order a book please contact Brett in the office

• Tennis News

  Royal Oak has Aussie Open Champion!

  
  Andrew Allan and Brittany Teei were representing New Zealand at the KIA Amateur Australian Open being held at Melbourne Park in conjunction with the Australian Open.
  Allan played some outstanding tennis to make the singles final which was played on the Rod Laver Arena before finals day on Sunday. Allan came from a break down to take the match to a deciding tiebreaker but eventually lost 7/9.

  Allan then combined well with Teei as they took out the mixed doubles title, also played on the Rod Laver Arena. Teei finished a respectable 6th in the ladies singles.
  As a result of their great form New Zealand won the overall teams title. This is a great result for the Kiwis and we are proud to have Andrew as a long standing member of our Club and Men’s Caro Bowl team. You will often see him down at the Club training or hitting with Royal Oak’s up and coming players. Andrew is a great role model for the junior members of the Club and is one of the most liked and respected players in Tennis New Zealand.
  

• Squash Dates 2010

  Feb 19-21 Royal Oak A2 & Below

  March 1st/2nd Senior Autumn Pennant Starts

  April 7th Masters Winter Pennant RD1 Starts

  May 3rd/4th Senior Winter Pennant RD1 Starts

  May 26th Masters Winter Pennant RD 2 Starts

  May 28- 30 Royal Oak Masters and Junior’s tournament

  July 9-11 Royal Oak Open tournament

  21st July Royal Oak Women’s 1 day tournament

  July 26th/27th Senior Winter Pennant RD 2 Starts

  September 1st Masters Spring Pennant RD1 Starts

  September 27th/28th Senior Spring Pennant Starts

  October 1-3 Royal Oak B Tournament

  October 6th Masters Spring Pennant RD 2 Starts

  November 16th End of Senior Spring Pennant
  

Royal Oak Racquets Club gratefully acknowledges the support of these organisations