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Newsletter May 2010

• From the Club Manager

  The fishing fundraiser was a big success on Saturday 17th April. 6 boats and 27 fishermen went out during the the day and many snapper caught. I would like to thank everyone who took part in the day especially the boat owners. It was an excellent day enjoyed by all, and something that the club would like to do again in the near future.
  The fish auction back at the club raised $515 and I would like to thank everyone who came down and was involved in the auction. Overall the day raised $650 toward the new lounge furniture, with the current total standing at $7690.00
  The next Social Event at the club is the Quiz night on 6th May 7pm start. So get your teams of 6 together and contact Brett in the club office for tickets
  

• Pool Tournamnet

  On Friday 14th May we are holding a pool tournament from 7pm. Partners will be drawn on the night and $10.00 to enter. This is a friendly (trial) night and if successful will be a regular event at the club. I would like to acknowledge Clarry Churches (Barfoot & Thompson), Tass Print and Jacobsen Headstones for donating prizes for the night.

• Handle Club

  The handle club is due for renewal for $20 for the year. Please ensure that you have paid for the handle at the bar. Those that have not paid by 14th May, will have their handles will be removed.

• Bar Volunteer Meeting

  Bar Volunteer Meeting
  There will be a bar volunteer meeting on Tuesday 11th May. Please confirm with Brett your attendance.
  

• Membership renewals

  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
  

• AGM

  
  The AGM for the club is to be held on Sunday 23rd May at 4pm for all senior members. The club is looking for nominations for the following;
  Executive Members
  Tennis Committee Members
  Squash Committee Members
  This is a great opportunity to be involved and help develop squash and tennis and importantly continue to move the club forward for the benefit of all our members
  

• Squash News

  Super Champs
  Super champs is just around the corner 12th – 18th July, those of you who have played it know how much fun it is! 5 days of squash against other teams, 5 players out of a max team of 7 to play on the night.
  If you are interested in playing please let Brett or Dinesh know as team details will need to be in to Squash Auckland by 15th June

  Tournaments
  The next club tournament is the Masters and juniors combined from 27th May – 29th May. It would be great to see all the club Masters and juniors taking part.

  Interclub results
  Autumn interclub had mixed results for the club, the good news was 11 teams entered with 3 teams RO Men3, RO Mens6 and RO Men 7 winning their division. Winter interclub has already started for the Masters, and Seniors start 3rd & 4th May. Good luck to all the teams entered.

  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.

  Court Booking
  The courts are getting extremely busy at the moment and it is important that everyone has access to them. Please make sure that you are only booking for one 45min session at a time and not making multiple bookings after each other
  

• Squash dates

  Squash Dates 2010
  April 23rd Junior Club Night Starts 6pm – 9pm

  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

  November 22nd Business House Squash Starts
  

• Tennis News

  Summer Interclub team winners:

  Caro Bowl Reserve Ladies – Kirby Wotherspoon, Brittany Wotherspoon (Capt), Nicola Blake, Anna Johnston, Mia Middleton

  1st Ladies – Kelly Drew, Rosie Cheng, Georgina Hayr (Capt) and Kirsty Hayr

  Junior Caro Bowl Girls –Kelly Drew (capt), Rosie Cheng & Kirby Wotherspoon (res)

  A pretty solid effort, and if we had won the Caro Bowl Ladies, it would have been a clean sweep.

  Well done to all players who took part in the 2009/10 season and a special thanks to all the captains for their hard work.

  Winter Interclub entries are now being taken, please speak to Gary or Angela or enter on the notice board upstairs.

  Well Done & Good Luck to Leela Beattie and Emily Fanning who have been selected to represent NZ at the Junior Fed Cup in Kuching Malaysia from May 26th-May 3rd.

  Tennis Prizegiving for the season was held on Friday March 26th and there was an excellent turn out from both Junior and senior players. Junior NZ Fed Cup team member, Leela Beattie, was at the Club to hand out all the trophies and a fun eve was had by all evening was had by all who attended.
  

Royal Oak Racquets Club gratefully acknowledges the support of these organisations