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Club News
Kids Activity Camps
Began this week and continue for the summer so please be extra careful in the car park and laneway for our smaller members and animals etc…
Remember, the bye-laws of the club are that all cars entering the Club from the Howth Road have priority in the laneway and any car exiting the Club must reverse back to allow cars to enter.
Club Kitchen
Any member utilising the cutlery, cups, mugs, saucers etc… from the kitchen MUST place the items in the dishwasher or wash them by hand at all times – we do not have kitchen assistants employed in the Club to clean up after you.
Membership Fees
Final call for Subs for 2024/2025 season – please ensure to contact us via email on info@suttonltc.com if you have any issues arranging payment or wish to discuss in private.
Sponsors
We are always looking for sponsors for the Club, where we will install a banner of your company for a modest charge per annum, giving your company excellent visibility to all members and anyone who enters the Club, plus on our website. If you wish to discuss this further or get more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Gary on gm@suttonltc.com
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Tennis
East of Ireland Junior Open
We are about to kick off one of the biggest weeks of the year on the junior tennis calendar. Our Junior Open has attracted 380 players from all parts of Ireland. We start Saturday morning July 13th. Play begins at 9am each day and runs until at least 6pm.
As we have a very busy schedule many nights we expect play to run past 6pm. Courts will be released each day to members once it is clear they are not needed for matches
We have plenty of Sutton players involved and we wish them the very best of luck next week!
We do need plenty of help so if any senior members can give a couple hours please let the captains, Rob or Orna know
https://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/d41c3c0e-0f9d-412c-89ee-2298da0f7b57Sutton LTC Senior Open sponsored by Adrian Dunne Pharmacy Group
17th August - 24th August
Online entry is now open for our home Senior Open. This is a chance for our players to compete in a senior open in their home club. This popular tournament has gone from strength to strength and attracts a capacity entry from players throughout the country
Events for all level of player
Don’t miss out on the events of your choice - enter now as some events are filling up quickly
Enter on ti.tournamentsoftware via the following link
https://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/B9A5F1DD-853C-438F-9821-3E84C05731C1
Players must be available to play on the first weekend and as scheduled throughout the week. Play takes place in the evenings from 5pm. This is a licensed Tennis Ireland ranking event.
DLTC Senior League Sign up
We invite members who are interested in playing DLTC Senior league to register their interest by emailing tennis@suttonltc.com by Friday 19th July
This is an interclub league and matches are played on Sundays. Players must be aged 35yrs or older by 31st December, 2024
There is one age category for Ladies: Over 35yrs
There are three age categories for Men : O.35yrs, O.45yrs & O.55yrs
Matches are played in Sutton LTC or away in other Clubs as per the DLTC schedule
League Starts Sunday 1 September and the round robin matches will take place on 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 September.
Players should be available for 4 out of 5 of this round robin stage of the league. Please let us know the dates you are available to play when replying.
Players not nominated on a team will be named as substitutes and can be called on to play when nominated players are absent from teams.
Change to usual times this year:
Ladies matches will be in the morning at 11am and 9am
Mens matches will be in the afternoons at 1.30pm and 3pm
DLTC are running a trial with these new timings this year, following their AGM earlier this year. This trial is in response to players who have asked that they look at alternating the times that the Mens teams and Womens teams play Senior League
Wimbledon Senior Social Night - Friday 5 July @ 7pm
Despite the weather we had a full turn out for our Wimbledon themed social night organised by our Captains Susan Bracken and Conor McAvoy.
Players braved the drizzle in their Wimbledon whites and played 3 rounds of tennis before adjourning to the Lounge to enjoy Pimms & Prosecco, Strawberries & Cream in the Lounge followed by live music provided by our resident crooner Conor
Thank you to our bar staff on the evening, Colm, John and Kim who provided the refreshments including the delicious Pimms
Summer Handicaps Open for Entry
Entry for the Summer Handicaps for members is open online on ti.tournamentsoftware.com. Entry will remain open until Friday 19th July. Finals will take place on our At Home day in September along with the finals of our Senior Club Championships.
For Intermediate & Senior Sports members
There is no entry fee being charged for the Summer Handicaps this year as announced by our Captains, Susan Bracken and Conor McAvoy at the start of their captaincy
There are five events in this tournament: Mens Singles and Doubles, Ladies Singles and Doubles and Mixed Doubles.
Handicaps will be assigned to the players by the Tennis Committee and players organise their own matches up to and including semi-finals Finals will be scheduled. Click on the link below to entry
https://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/1BDA3220-C369-4457-A8D2-47494109715C
If you are new to the club and would like some more information about the events, how handicaps work in tennis and how to enter online please call Orna Morrissey, Tennis Administrator 086 8636824 and she will be happy to help
Tennis court booking
As the courts are getting busier with the summer season, we ask players who book courts and cannot avail of their booking to cancel on the system. This allows other members to book the cancelled court. Thank you for your cooperation
Tennis & BBQ Fundraiser Saturday 10th August for the Attracta O’Regan Phd Research Scholarship
On behalf of our long time member Ultan Bannon and the extended Bannon family we are running a tennis fundraiser on 10th August to raise funds for the Attracta O’Regan Phd Scholarship for research into the early detection of ovarian cancer.
When: 10th August
Time: 5pm
Cost: €25 (includes BBQ)
Sign up on smartcloud via the following link
https://www.smartclubcloud.com/Please join us for a lovely afternoon of tennis followed by a BBQ and support this fantastic initiative
Non members welcome.
This research scholarship has been established in memory of Ultans lovely wife Attracta, much loved mum to Ian, Yvonne, Alecia and Cuan and member of SLTC who passed away in July 2023 from ovarian cancer.
In September 2024, Ultan is organising a group, including members of SLTC, who are embarking on a self-funded cycle from Paris to Nice to raise €150,000. All monies raised and donations received will go to fund this research scholarship
Please join us on the 10th August for a lovely afternoon of tennis - non members welcome.
Senior Tennis Whatsapp group
Keep up to date with all things senior tennis by adding yourself to the group.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FfpoZJ0gl7p1lS5cOslJRF
Junior Opens
Jacques McHugh and Max Miller teamed up to win the Tour 500 U14 doubles at the @ltcnaas junior open. Max did the double by also winning the Singles with Jacques making semis.
Emma Hickey picked up another Mixed Doubles title at the Tour 1000 event in sundays well. Emma is also into the doubles semi final of the u14 Tennis Europe event in Shankhill
Conor Reamsbottom came so close in the final of the nenagh lawn tennis junior open losing in a champ Tie break to the top seed.
Events coming up
Clontarf
https://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/67BE80DF-A0A2-4E80-A513-1F52CE25921DMalahide
https://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/AB373FA4-DEA2-4890-887A-2913000C4EDF
Junior Tennis Whatsapp group
Join here to keep up to date with all the news on junior tennis
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JdXo1zLbXSRLhL3WXIsJ98Senior Opens
We had a big crew of Sutton players compete in the glasnevin ltc senior open. 4 finals and 4 wins🏆🏆🏆🏆
Tanya Murtagh - Ladies Championships Doubles winner
Ciaran McCarthy - Mixed Championship Doubles winner
Sally Flynn - Ladies Class 4 singles winner
Matthew McGreal - Mens Class 6 singles winner
Well done 💪💪🎾
Malahide Senior Open is now online for entry!
https://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/3E069B31-4E44-48C9-8DFF-B09D22CE5389
Tennis Camps
Our tennis camps are now live on smartclubcloud.com The Camps are open to members and non members aged 5 to 12. All levels can join. Non members can try tennis for the week and see if they like it.
Camps run 9am - 1pm each day and are led by our professional coaches from Sutton LTC.
Members must sign up online but non members need to contact the office on 01 832 3035 or email info@suttonltc.com
Plenty of tennis and plenty of fun guaranteed!
We will also have plenty on for our tournament players including our pre east of Ireland camp before our Junior Open in July. Rob will be in touch soon with more info
Junior Summer Programme 2024
We are really pleased to announce our Junior Summer Tennis programme is up and running since Monday 24th June
Not too late to sign your child/children up. Register them on SmartClub Cloud now!!
Ciaran McCarthy is our Junior Steward for the summer and the programme will run every afternoon Monday-Friday for the whole Summer with tennis activities for all ages
Cost €25 for the whole summer - great value!!
Specific timetable of fun activities for every afternoon
MEMBERS only
All welcome and Ciaran will be providing regular updates about the activities throughout the Summer
Sign up for the programme by clicking on the link below
https://www.smartclubcloud.com/
Looking forward to a great summer of tennis
Summer Training for Tournament level players
Our Pre East of Ireland Camp is now open to sign up on www.smartclubcloud.com
It runs from July 8th - 12th. 2pm - 5pm each day. You will need to add you name to the waiting list for camp and then Rob will add you if you are of the appropriate level. Players in camp must be competing in the East of Ireland or in similar events outside the club.
Round Robins
New Round Robins are now live for Ladies singles, doubles and Men's singles. Matches to be completed by July 7th
Senior Tennis Calendar 2024
We have some changes to our senior competition calendar this year. All your favorite comps are still there but note the dates now of the handicaps and the masters. In particular we are bringing the masters events into the warmer part of the year so all that great tennis will be played in warm sunshine now!
Handicaps July 22nd July - 28th September
Senior Open August 17th - 24th
Senior Club Champs Aug 31st - September 28th
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3A9vRpMC6L/?igsh=MTJ4OHZwaXZhMHBuNw==
Update your Tournament Software Account
As our busy tennis calendar gets underway we are asking players and parents/guardians of our junior players to log into their ti.tournament software accounts and check that all details ie Club, email address and mobile numbers are up-to-date.
In particular, please ensure that your mobile number is in the mobile number field in your account. This will ensure that you will receive text updates during tournaments when necessary.
To change Club on your account please email info@tennisireland.ie to request a change to Sutton LTC from your previous club
Ladies Wednesday Morning Time Tennis
Ladies Time Tennis continues every Wednesday from 10am - 12 noon
All ladies welcome and we hope to see lots of new faces, especially new members during the Summer
Sign in up in the Lounge with Carmel Gillespie and matches will be organized. Cost €2
Tournament Calendar
Tennis Ireland have brought out the 2024 calendar. This is great to have this in advance. You can now filter to the level of event you only wish to see and add it to your calendar on your mobile. Start planning for 2024.
https://www.tennisireland.ie/competitions/tournaments
Private Coaching
If you are interested in booking a private session with any of our coaches you can text them directly to arrange.
If you don't know our coaches you can meet some of them here!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz1EQ2zMjm_/?igshid=N2ViNmM2MDRjNw==
Carlos Herrero - 087 317 9653
Victoria Gaidau - 085 163 2069
Tanya Murtagh - 087 126 7250
Brendan Mulligan - 087 655 8520
Ali O'Dea - 086 663 9600
Lara Collier - 086 199 8436
Courts & equipment on court
Please see the hooks now provided for our clay court drag mats. Please leave them on the hooks after use to protect the bristles.
If any member notices any issues with the courts ie broken net bands etc please report the fault to the office and it will be repaired.
Share your Tennis achievements
If you are competing in ranking National events and tournaments or are selected for interprovincial or national representation please let us know and we will share your achievements with your fellow members. Email tennis@suttonltc.com
Padel Social Nights Begin
The first Padel social night for members took place on Wednesday 10th July from 7pm-10pm. Our Club Captain Conor McAvoy was on hand to rotate the players on and off our new courts and the event was fully subscribed. Feedback from members have been very positive and the date for the next Padel Social Night will be announced soon
Pavilion Gym Padel Taster evening Friday 12 July 7pm-9pm
A padel taster evening for Pavilion Gym members will take place this evening Friday 12th July from 7pm-9pm. Racquets will be provided and Coach Peter Cranny will be there to provide an introduction to the game
The event has been fully subscribed but if you missed out, add yourself to the waiting list via your smartclub accound under the Events tab and if any player drops out, those waiting will be added to the event in order of waiting list place.
This is an ideal opportunity for this category of member to try Padel which is not part of the Pavilion Gym membership.
If you are currently a Pavilion Gym member and would like to upgrade your membership to include Padel, Tennis, Squash & Snooker please contact Andrea Moore in our main office and she will be delighted to assist you.
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Padel
Pavilion Gym Padel Taster evening Friday 12th July 7pm-9pm
A Padel taster evening for Pavilion Gym members will be held on Friday 12th July from 7pm-9pm. Racquets will be provided
This is an ideal opportunity for this category of member to try Padel which is not part of the Pavilion Gym membership.
Sign up under Events on our smartclub app or on Smartclub.com via the following link.
https://www.smartclubcloud.com/If you are currently a Pavilion Gym member and would like to upgrade your membership to include Padel, Tennis, Squash & Snooker please contact Andrea Moore, Office Manager she will be delighted to assist you.
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Squash
SENIOR SQUASH
IRISH SQUASH CALENDER 2024/25
The New Season Calendar is now available. Pick your events and save them in your calendar. Lots for everyone.
https://www.irishsquash.com/new-calendar-2024-25/WATERFORD MASTERS OPEN 2024
26th – 27th July
Celtic Squash Club De La Salle College Squash Club (Waterford)DEADLINE: Friday 19th July 11.45 p.m.
ENTER HERSATURDAY SOCIAL SQUASH – ALL MEMBERS WELCOME
Open to all members, drop down from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. to hit with others every Saturday. Meet new people to play Squash.
JUNIOR SQUASH
MENS U/19 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024
2 of Sutton’s Top Squash Juniors are in Texas representing Ireland at the U/19 World Championships.
Conal Jackson and Tristan Snodgrass were selected by Irish Squash following their 2023/24 season results.
Firstly they will play in the Individual Championships. A total of 140 Junior will take part in the Boys U/19 draw.
Tristan Snodgrass will take on Top Seed Marwan Assal from Egypt in his first match.
Conal Jackson plays Justin Cheng from Hong Kong in his first round match.
We wish them the best of luck and we will keep you informed.
Full Details Here https://wsfworldjuniors.com
DUTCH JUNIOR OPEN SUPER SERIES 2024 - REVIEW
10 Sutton Squash Juniors have travelled to Amsterdam to take part in the Dutch Junior Open. They had an incredible experience winning and losing matches.
Eoin O’Brien finished in 10th place in the Boys U/11 section in what was his first international Event. Fantastic result Eoin.
Well Done to: Alec Gissing, Nathan Hann, Samuel Hann, Conal Jackson, Rebecca Jackson, Jack Darlington, Danny Jones, Eoin O’Brien, John Quigley and Harry Yeomans
FULL DRAWS HERESUMMER ACTIVITY CAMP – WEEK 2
The Annual Summer Activity Camp dates:.
Week 2: July 22nd – 26th … 9.00 – 1.00 (A few places left)
Forms are in the Club now or you can email to squash@suttonltc.com and payment can be made through your “Smart Club Cloud” APP under Events.
SUMMER SQUASH TRAINING DATES
The Summer Intensive OFF-SEASON training dates are out.
Full details will be available soon. This is a 4 Day camps. It is a great way to prepare for the coming season, improve your fitness, technical skills, match play. dates as follows
August 6th – 9th (Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri)
August 12th – 16th (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
August 19th – 23rd (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
Forms are in the Club now or you can email to squash@suttonltc.com and payment can be made through your “Smart Club Cloud” APP under Events.
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Gym
A Message from The Manager
We have recently given the large studio an uplift with new paintwork, mirrors and air conditioning installed. These works were a long time coming but I am delighted to have this room completed and hope you all make great use of it.
Thank you to all our members who make the gym a pleasant place to work and from myself and the rest of the gym team (Elena, Dean, Ronan, Dan & Jonah) we hope to continue to provide you with any support you may need when it comes to fitness. Feel free to ask any questions you may have or for the heavy lifters, don’t be afraid to ask us for a spot! For those who love the social side of fitness, we’re here for a chat in between your sets too! Kieran Needle, Gym Manager
Personal Training
The team offers personal training at the following prices
1 session 35 euro
8 sessions 250 euro
To begin your fitness journey with a highly skilled professional, email gym@suttonltc.com
Gym Classes
Our packed timetable has classes to cater for multiple needs.
- 30 minute classes & 45 minute classes.
- Morning & evening classes.
- Weekend classes.
- Weight & cardio classes.
- Spin, Boxercise, HIIT, Cardio Blast, Body Blast, the list goes on...
To book our classes you can do so through the app!
Ensure to arrive on time for classes & if you cannot attend be sure to cancel your slot.