About The Kenton Tennis Club

Posted by on September 26, 2011 3 comments

Fifty-one years ago, on an evening in 1960, a meeting was held at no 9 Eastbourne Road, the home of Lex and Mien Impey. The Kenton on Sea Tennis Club, as it was then known, was subsequently founded. Founder members included the Impeys, Neville and Isobel Wilmot, Laurie and Greta Hill, with the sum total of the initial membership, a magnificent seven! These well-known family names are still prevalent in the club today!

One court was built {now court 2} and when funds were available, a second court {now court 1} was added.

Today the Kenton Tennis Club boasts outstanding clubhouse facilities and 7 well-maintained courts. Membership is at more than 130 – and still growing!

The courts are used almost every day during the week, but official club days are tuesday and saturday afternoons. Visitors are always welcome!

Contact Details: admin@kentontennisclub.co.za

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News items, February 2012

Posted by on February 15, 2012 No comments

TARYN AND KYLA PURDON

Missing from our courts are Taryn and Kyla Purdon, who are now living in Port Elizabeth. Taryn has a job in PE, while Kyla has opted to finish her high school career at Pearson. PE’s gain is indeed our loss! But we know that we will see them both on the odd weekend, and definitely in the school holidays!

KATINKA LADEWIG

Sven and Katinka Ladewig will be migrating to Swaziland next month, where Sven has taken up a position with Cadbury’s. Over the years, both have put in sterling work during stints on the KTC committee…..And of course graced the courts with just such sterling friendly, good natured play!

Hoop alles gaan baie goed daar bo’. Ons gaan julle mis!

Contact Details: admin@kentontennisclub.co.za

Year – End and New Year News Items

Posted by on January 30, 2012 No comments

The end of 2011 has seen all the planned events of the year achieved and completed. The flood of holiday visitors to Kenton and the tennis club have come and gone! The committee for 2012 is in place, the “new” clubhouse has been officially opened, and the Club Championships are done and dusted. Gary Loader’s annual Jamboree was also a wonderful success.

Winners mixed doubles; Boetie Holtzausen, Alke Bradfield

KTC 2012 COMMITTEE

>  President       : Hugh Collett

>  Club Captain  : Jason Loest

>  Secratary / Treasurer  : Rob Boyd

>  Clubhouse Manager :  Anne Boyd

>  Selection Covenor : Gill Fogarty

>  Catering Manager :  Derek Moll

Men's doubles winners: Jason and Viv Loes


2011 CLUB CHAMPS RESULTS

>  Ladies Singles    :  Alke Bradfield

>  Ladies Doubles  :  Katinka Ladewig, Shelley Holtzhausen

>  Men’s Singles    :  Mike Fuller

>  Men’s Doubles  :  Jason and Viv Loest

>  Mixed Doubles  :  Boetie Holtzhausen, Alke Bradfield

>  Ladies Plate       :  Fleur Coetzee, Brenda Wansbury.

Winners ladies doubles: Katinka Ladewig, Shelley Holtzhausen.

 SPECIAL AWARDS

>  Most improved man    :  Douglas van Breda

>  Most improved lady    :  Sue Baxter

 

Winner ladies singles : Alke Bradfield


FAREWELL MESSAGE FROM HEATHER LEDWICK.

It is with sadness that I have tendered my resignation from the Tennis Club. Thank you to all who have made my life here so enjoyable. All the tournaments, league matches, social tennis, and social occasions with good company, have added a lot of substance and pleasure to my time over the last 4 years  in Kenton.

I am relocating back to PE, and although still here for a few weeks, am already missing Kenton. What a wonderful place this is! I know that I will visit from time to time!

See you then!

NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH! – MONTH END BRAAI

Posted by on January 29, 2012 No comments

- Congratulations to Jason, son of Trevor and Val Hill, on the occasion of his 21st birthday. You are invited to join the Hills for “a bit of a party” after tennis on saturday 18th February!

TAKE NOTE
-  The annual President vs Club Captain tournament will be held on 3rd March. Contact Jason Loest for details.
-  The month – end braai will follow the tounament.

NOTE FEB MONTH – END BRAAI ON SATURDAY 3RD MARCH!