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Newsletter March 2010

• From The Club Manager

  February was a busy month at the club, with the 2nd annual Golf Classic, A2 Squash Tournament and Quiz Night. It was great to see so many members and friends take part in these events.
  The Golf Classic was a fantastic day for everyone involved and raised funds for Caro Bowl. The club would like to thank all the sponsors and helpers involved in making this a great day for all.
  The quiz night helped raise $500 toward the lounge furniture, with the next quiz night booked in for 29th April, so tell your friends and get a team together.
  The fundraising for the new lounge furniture has been excellent, with quiz nights and the bonus ticket sales, the club has raised $6200 so far, which is a fantastic effort by all.
  

• Fishing Fundraiser

  Fishing Day Fundraiser
  Saturday 17th April the club is holding a fishing day fundraiser. Starting at 6am and finishing with the weigh in at the club between 4 & 5pm. There will be a number of prizes for biggest fish, average weight fish, average weight catch. It is $25 to enter which includes a BBQ meal back at the club after the weigh in. Those who would like to take part and have a boat please register with Brett at the club office.
  If you don’t have a boat and would like to join in please put your name down on the entry form by the squash booking computer or let Brett know in the club office.
  

• Membership Renewals

  
  Full, Squash, Social and Gym Memberships are due for renewal by the end of April. If you have not received your invoice please contact the club office. Can you please make sure that you inform the office of any changes to your circumstances or contact details. If you would like to pay monthly please see Brett to collect a Direct Debit form.
  

• Bar Volunteers 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 2010/2011 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 Talk

  The 2010 Royal Oak Golf Classic

  This was a fantastic day with around 80 entries in the 2nd South Auckland Motors sponsored event. The Grange Golf course was in superb condition and all who played had an excellent time. There was a fun and friendly atmosphere back at the RORC Club for the prize-giving and meal and congratulations to Carl Gould and Karameli Clegg, this year’s Champions. A big thanks to all those who helped make the day such an outstanding success and help raise over $4000 for the Junior Caro Bowl, Caro Bowl and Caro Bowl reserve teams.

  Winter Interclub

  The entry forms are up on the Tennis notice board in the lounge. Please enter if you are keen to play this Sunday morning competition which is due to start in early May. There are three types of teams: Mens singles/doubles, Ladies singles/doubles or
  Mixed which are Mens doubles/ladies doubles and mixed doubles.

  Mixed Doubles Club Champs

  Sunday March 21st – Entries on the Tennis notice board or speak to Angela and/or Gary.

  Royal Oak Pro Shop Special
  Head Metallix 4 Tennis Racquet
  Was $349 Reduced to $199

  
  Tennis Calendar

  Sunday March 21st
  Mixed Doubles Club Champs
  Friday March 26th 6pm
  Tennis prize-giving –

  Mon – Fri April 12-16th
  Holiday Clinic –

  Friday April 16th
  Winter Interclub entries

  Monday April 19th
  Term 2 tennis – squads Tint Tots/big shots start the week of

  Junior Coaching
  5 – 8 years – Saturday 9am- 10am Saturday 6th February
  8 – 13 years – Friday 4 – 5pm Friday 5th February
  13 – 18 years – Friday 5- 6pm Friday 5th February
  Tennis Club Night every Thursday 6-8pm
  Family Club day every Sunday from 1.30pm

  Congratulations to:
  Leela Beattie – Doubles Champion at the Canterbury ITF and Singles semi finalist at the Canterbury ITF.
  Jamie Eccleton – Doubles runner up in the Auckland & Canterbury ITF & semi finalist in the Wellington singles

  Current ITF Junior World Rankings held by Royal Oak players:
  Jaden Grinter – 95,
  Jamie Eccleton 216,
  Devon Sgubin 1336.
  Emily Fanning 220,
  Leela Beattie 266.

• Squash News

  A2 Tournament
  The tournament was a huge success with over 100 entries, I would like to thank all the club members who entered the tournament, some did well whilst others just enjoyed taking part.

  The next tournament is Master and Juniors combined May 27th – 29th with the Clubs Open tournament 7th – 10th July.

  
  Interclub
  Senior interclub has started and in is great to see that “The Oak” has 11 teams entered for the 5 week.
  Masters interclub starts on 7th April with entries closing on 17th March, contact the office or put your name down on the list by the squash booking computer.

  
  Internet booking
  Internet booking will be available from 1st April for all squash members. This can be accessed via the club web site. You will need to have a login in number which will be your card number and a password. Please contact Brett or Dinesh in the club office to set up your password.

  Squash Dates 2010

  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