Rushbrooke News - March 2007  
TRIBES FINAL
The finals of this event were held on Fri March 3rd. In the plate event Alan McKnight’s Amazon were victorious over Clare Connolly’s Snakes.
In the main Event Colm McDonnagh lead the Commanche to victory over Frank Walley and the Pawnee.
The portacabin was packed to capacity and a great night was had by all. Thanks you to all the captains and teams who took part. A big welcome to the many new members who took part this year and hope you enjoyed it. A huge thank you to Frank Kelleher & Co for their continued sponsorship of this very popular club event.
WINTER LEAGUE NEWS
We entered 11 teams this year across the grades.
5 of these teams went through to the knockout stages.
2 of these were unfortunately beaten in the quarters finals.
We now have 2 teams who have reached the semi finals.
The grade 2 team Martin Cusack (Capt) Niall Chandler, Sharon Leahy, Elga Ryan and Gillian O’Keeffe, will take on Sundays Well next Sun 25th in the Well.
The grade 6 team Roz Crotty (Capt), Larragh O’Brien, Nigel Smith and Karl Ryan will take on Kinsale in Rushbrooke next Wed 28th at 7.30pm. The best of luck to both teams!!!!!!!
A huge thank you to coach Liam O’Brien who gave up his free time to coach all the winter league teams over the past 2 months. THANK YOU LIAM.
The finals of this event will take place in Sundays Well on Sunday 1st April.
NEW CLUB GEAR
Top quality tennis jackets, polo shirts and baseball hats are now available to purchase. Many sizes still available and are on displayed in the bar. Enquiries can be made in the bar or by contacting Eamonn Crotty. Club gear also available for juniors.
 
NEXT EVENT - SOUTH OF IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
This will take place over Easter weekend from Fri 6th April to Mon 9th. Men’s, ladies and mixed doubles will be played in all grades. Singles will be premier grade only.
Catering and bar facilities will be available throughout the weekend.
Entry forms are available in the clubhouse or entries can be emailed to tennis@rushbrooketennis.com
CLUB NIGHTS
We hope to hold a number of club nights during the coming season.
Please read the notice board for details and do try and come along and support these nights.
AGHADA OPEN TOURNAMENT
The tournament season has begun and the finals of the Aghada open were held Mon 19th March. Congratulations to the Rushbrooke players who made it to the finals.
Colm McDonnagh and Denis Gilley were runners up in the men’s grade 5 doubles
Harriet & Yan Verwey were runners up in the mixed doubles grade 3
Liam O’Brien and his partner Victor Drummy were narrowly defeated in a 3rd set tie break in the men’s premier doubles.
LADIES GROUP COACHING AND TRAINING
This will be taking place in the club on Thursday mornings with coach Mike Lehane beginning shortly
A limited number of places are available so if you are interested please let me know.
Louise Davidson - Tennis Captain
For any tennis queries I can be contacted on 4814805 or contact Rushbrooke Tennis Club at 4811451.
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