Match Reports 2019
Blues win 10 - 8 against Newport Elms.
June 18th. Away match
Team Peter Aspinall, Hugo Jeune, Colin Gregory and Andy Kennedy
June 18th. Away match
Team Peter Aspinall, Hugo Jeune, Colin Gregory and Andy Kennedy
.EACF Handicap League - Meldreth v Letchworth Reds - Friday 7th June.
Team: David Clancey (4), Robert Staddon (5), Tracy Martin (6)
Oh dear - The Reds did not have a good day at Meldreth. We started with mixed results - on the single lawn Tracy played Lin Wallbridge (won 7-5), while the Doubles pair (David and Robert) played against Meldreth's Robert Skeen and Roger Wallbridge - unfortunately losing 7-2. The day didn't get any better as the rain came down without let-up and dampened all spirits . Red's man of the match was undoubtedly David who saved us from total humiliation by winning all of his 3 singles games (7-6, 7-2, 7-5). The match was lost 4-6 but the post-match tea and cakes provided by the ever-friendly Meldreth team almost made up for it.
Team: David Clancey (4), Robert Staddon (5), Tracy Martin (6)
Oh dear - The Reds did not have a good day at Meldreth. We started with mixed results - on the single lawn Tracy played Lin Wallbridge (won 7-5), while the Doubles pair (David and Robert) played against Meldreth's Robert Skeen and Roger Wallbridge - unfortunately losing 7-2. The day didn't get any better as the rain came down without let-up and dampened all spirits . Red's man of the match was undoubtedly David who saved us from total humiliation by winning all of his 3 singles games (7-6, 7-2, 7-5). The match was lost 4-6 but the post-match tea and cakes provided by the ever-friendly Meldreth team almost made up for it.
2019 East Anglia GC Open League – Letchworth Lose Away at Northampton
In their first away match of the season Letchworth struggled to come to terms with the home advantage given by Northampton’s indifferent courts, which was further compounded by some atrocious weather. Nonetheless, Letchworth made a good start, but this wasn’t maintained through the afternoon session and though many of the individual games were close, Northampton were the clear winners 13-7 (Hoops +11). Letchworth stay top of the table on hoop difference, though Watford have a game in hand. Revenge against Northampton will have to wait as Letchworth play them again at home in their last and potentially deciding match of the season. Letchworth: John Noble (-2), David Tutt (-1), John Skingsley (1), Jeremy Scott (2). Northampton: Jayne Stevens (-1), Mike Hills (-1), Les Heard (0), Peter Stansfield (2).
In their first away match of the season Letchworth struggled to come to terms with the home advantage given by Northampton’s indifferent courts, which was further compounded by some atrocious weather. Nonetheless, Letchworth made a good start, but this wasn’t maintained through the afternoon session and though many of the individual games were close, Northampton were the clear winners 13-7 (Hoops +11). Letchworth stay top of the table on hoop difference, though Watford have a game in hand. Revenge against Northampton will have to wait as Letchworth play them again at home in their last and potentially deciding match of the season. Letchworth: John Noble (-2), David Tutt (-1), John Skingsley (1), Jeremy Scott (2). Northampton: Jayne Stevens (-1), Mike Hills (-1), Les Heard (0), Peter Stansfield (2).
EACF GC B-level Kites v Wrest Park Drew 10 - 10
June 10th 2019
On a wet and dreary day the Letchworth Kites travelled to Wrest park for a B level play match.
The rain set in before the match started and continued throughout the day.
The initial doubles matches went to Wrest Park with the second round of doubles going to the Kites.
So scores were level as we went into the singles matches.
The singles matches in each round were evenly split between the hosts and the visitors.
And at the end of a very soggy day the score was even at 10 games each.
The Kites, however, claimed a moral victory scoring 115 hoops against Wrest parks 109.
Andy
June 10th 2019
On a wet and dreary day the Letchworth Kites travelled to Wrest park for a B level play match.
The rain set in before the match started and continued throughout the day.
The initial doubles matches went to Wrest Park with the second round of doubles going to the Kites.
So scores were level as we went into the singles matches.
The singles matches in each round were evenly split between the hosts and the visitors.
And at the end of a very soggy day the score was even at 10 games each.
The Kites, however, claimed a moral victory scoring 115 hoops against Wrest parks 109.
Andy
2019 East Anglia GC Open League – Second home win for Letchworth
In a carbon copy of the first league game of the season against Watford, Letchworth beat Enfield 13-7 (Hoops 120-108) on Tue 28 May to keep their slot at the top of the table. Letchworth looked the stronger side on paper and took an early lead winning all four of the opening doubles games. The 16 all-play-all singles games were hard fought, but Letchworth always looked the likely winners going into lunch at 9-3 up. Letchworth’s John Skingsley was again the man of the match winning all of his games for the second time running. The victory was already secure before the final round of games and perhaps understandably Enfield fought the harder to give a final score of 13-7. Letchworth: John Noble (-2), Brian Havill (1), John Skingsley (1), Peter Ross (2). Enfield: David Frost (-2), Henry Hobbs (3), Brian Dawes (3), David Hill (3). Our next three matches are all away: first at Northampton, who have a very strong squad this season; and, with their marked home advantage on difficult courts maintaining our winning run will be a real challenge.
John Noble
In a carbon copy of the first league game of the season against Watford, Letchworth beat Enfield 13-7 (Hoops 120-108) on Tue 28 May to keep their slot at the top of the table. Letchworth looked the stronger side on paper and took an early lead winning all four of the opening doubles games. The 16 all-play-all singles games were hard fought, but Letchworth always looked the likely winners going into lunch at 9-3 up. Letchworth’s John Skingsley was again the man of the match winning all of his games for the second time running. The victory was already secure before the final round of games and perhaps understandably Enfield fought the harder to give a final score of 13-7. Letchworth: John Noble (-2), Brian Havill (1), John Skingsley (1), Peter Ross (2). Enfield: David Frost (-2), Henry Hobbs (3), Brian Dawes (3), David Hill (3). Our next three matches are all away: first at Northampton, who have a very strong squad this season; and, with their marked home advantage on difficult courts maintaining our winning run will be a real challenge.
John Noble
EACF GC B-level match Letchworth Kites v Leighton Linslade May 10th
Report by Andy Kennedy
Kites lost 8 - 12
Playing were Hugo Jeune, Peter Aspinall, Andy Kennedy, and Lynn Wood.
The day started well with with some crisp sunshine and a 3-1 lead after the doubles.
The next round of singles levelled the score and we remained neck and neck until the final round of singles
Then the storm clouds rolled in and the home advantage told as we lost the final round.
Must tell the team to have more Weetabix for breakfast.
Report by Andy Kennedy
Kites lost 8 - 12
Playing were Hugo Jeune, Peter Aspinall, Andy Kennedy, and Lynn Wood.
The day started well with with some crisp sunshine and a 3-1 lead after the doubles.
The next round of singles levelled the score and we remained neck and neck until the final round of singles
Then the storm clouds rolled in and the home advantage told as we lost the final round.
Must tell the team to have more Weetabix for breakfast.
EACF GC HANDICAP LEAGUE 2019: Letchworth Reds v Newport Elms May 10th
Report by Tracy Martin
Reds lost 7 - 11
The Letchworth Red team played their second match of the season at home to Newport Elms on Friday 10 May. Despite persistent rain for the two days beforehand, we were extremely lucky that, apart from a very light shower or two, we were able to complete our match in fairly sunny and pleasant conditions against a very amiable Newport team.
Red Team: David Clancey (4), Robert Staddon (5), Tracy Martin (6), Sue Bathmaker (8)
Newport Elms: Fran Lambert (6), Tim Ham (7), John Tapscott (7), John Sibson (7)
The Reds did not get off to a good start losing both the opening Doubles games. Worse was to come in the first round of singles when the very experienced Elms side, making good use of their extra turns, won 3 of the 4 games. Round 2 improved matters slightly with a score of 2 games each. After a pleasant lunch break the theme continued with another 2 games each in round 3, followed by yet another 2 games each in round 4. This left us with a losing score of 7-11, although we did actually score one more hoop than the Elms at 99-98 – scant consolation for a disappointing result. Red’s man of the match was Tracy Martin who won 3 of her singles games losing the fourth only at the golden hoop to a very on-form John Sibson.
Despite the losing score-line a good day was had by all and a tasty array of cakes were provided by the Reds for our post-match tea. Our thanks to Paul Martin who stepped in at the last moment to cover the score and time keeping.
Report by Tracy Martin
Reds lost 7 - 11
The Letchworth Red team played their second match of the season at home to Newport Elms on Friday 10 May. Despite persistent rain for the two days beforehand, we were extremely lucky that, apart from a very light shower or two, we were able to complete our match in fairly sunny and pleasant conditions against a very amiable Newport team.
Red Team: David Clancey (4), Robert Staddon (5), Tracy Martin (6), Sue Bathmaker (8)
Newport Elms: Fran Lambert (6), Tim Ham (7), John Tapscott (7), John Sibson (7)
The Reds did not get off to a good start losing both the opening Doubles games. Worse was to come in the first round of singles when the very experienced Elms side, making good use of their extra turns, won 3 of the 4 games. Round 2 improved matters slightly with a score of 2 games each. After a pleasant lunch break the theme continued with another 2 games each in round 3, followed by yet another 2 games each in round 4. This left us with a losing score of 7-11, although we did actually score one more hoop than the Elms at 99-98 – scant consolation for a disappointing result. Red’s man of the match was Tracy Martin who won 3 of her singles games losing the fourth only at the golden hoop to a very on-form John Sibson.
Despite the losing score-line a good day was had by all and a tasty array of cakes were provided by the Reds for our post-match tea. Our thanks to Paul Martin who stepped in at the last moment to cover the score and time keeping.
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EACF AC match v Watford
8th May Watford won 4 - 2 AM - Terry Mahoney and Colin Davies lost to Nick Archer and John Smallbone -12, and George Woolhouse and I lost to Geoff Johnson and Adam Huby -4. PM - Terry lost to Geoff -6 (T), George beat NIck +10, Colin beat John +1(T), and I lost to Adam -4. |
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EACF GC B-level match Falcons v Newport Harriers 7th May
Report by Trish Noble
Falcons battled bravely but Newport Harriers won by 13 games to 7. Despite the difference in number of games won by Newport, it was a close match; Newport scoring 112 hoops to Falcons 99. Considering that Newport fielded a team with considerably lower handicaps then Falcons, it was a very good effort.
Team:
David Clancey
Colin Davies
Sue Bathmaker
Paul Martin
Report by Trish Noble
Falcons battled bravely but Newport Harriers won by 13 games to 7. Despite the difference in number of games won by Newport, it was a close match; Newport scoring 112 hoops to Falcons 99. Considering that Newport fielded a team with considerably lower handicaps then Falcons, it was a very good effort.
Team:
David Clancey
Colin Davies
Sue Bathmaker
Paul Martin
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EACF GC HANDICAP LEAGUE 2019
The Letchworth Blue and Red teams started their League fixtures playing each other on Tuesday 23rd April. Red Team: Colin Davies (4), Peter Brock (4), Tracy Martin (6), Susan Griffiths (8) Blue Team: Colin Gregory (4), Hugo Jeune (4), Andy Kennedy (6), Stuart Haggett (8) The Reds made a determined start to the day, winning both of the Doubles games, but the first round of singles was a win of two each. The Blues pulled back in the second round, winning 3 of the 4 games; the Reds fought back in round 3 reversing the situation with 3 wins themselves. Round 4 was a nail-biter for the Reds as the Blues came out fighting and the match was so nearly a draw, dependant on the very last game which was eventually won by Peter Brock (v Andy Kennedy) 6-2 when timed-out. Reds won 10 - 8 Joint men of the match were Reds - Peter Brock and Tracy Martin each winning their doubles game and three of the 4 singles but also Blues - Stuart Haggett who won all four of his singles . Non-playing manager of the Blues, Ray Scroggins ably assisted by Jan, did a fine job of organising the day (even the weather was glorious) and acting as time-keeper through-out. Cakes provided by Tracy and Andy Kennedy went well with the cups of tea afterwards and a splendid day was had by all. |
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2019 East Anglia GC Open League - Letchworth off to a flying start
April 19th
Report by John Noble
First match of the season, home to Watford, last season’s winner. A strong team effort against a side stronger on paper meant Letchworth were 3-1 up after the opening rounds of doubles. But with sixteen singles still to go, it was all very much to play for. After the first round, however, Letchworth had taken a commanding lead, winning all four of the opening singles, to make the match to 7-1. With the Letchworth player each dominating their opponent, a home win seemed the likely outcome. As expected, Watford fought back after lunch. As the pace of the lawns, deceptively slow in the morning, increased in the blaze of the hot sun and Letchworth relaxed, each of the remaining three rounds were halved 2-2. But it was too little too late from Watford and Letchworth secured a excellent victory 13 games to 7 (Hoops 127-110). John Skingsley was the man of the match winning all bar one of his games. We play Watford away on 4 July when we can expect them to go all out for revenge. Our next match is at home to Enfield on 28 May. Thanks to Peter Ross for refereeing: there were only a few tricky issues to keep him occupied. Letchworth: John Noble (-1), Brian Havill (1), John Skingsley (1), Jeremy Scott (2). Watford: Simon Hathrell (-1), Jason Carley (-1), Alan Clark (1), Steve Dennis (1).
April 19th
Report by John Noble
First match of the season, home to Watford, last season’s winner. A strong team effort against a side stronger on paper meant Letchworth were 3-1 up after the opening rounds of doubles. But with sixteen singles still to go, it was all very much to play for. After the first round, however, Letchworth had taken a commanding lead, winning all four of the opening singles, to make the match to 7-1. With the Letchworth player each dominating their opponent, a home win seemed the likely outcome. As expected, Watford fought back after lunch. As the pace of the lawns, deceptively slow in the morning, increased in the blaze of the hot sun and Letchworth relaxed, each of the remaining three rounds were halved 2-2. But it was too little too late from Watford and Letchworth secured a excellent victory 13 games to 7 (Hoops 127-110). John Skingsley was the man of the match winning all bar one of his games. We play Watford away on 4 July when we can expect them to go all out for revenge. Our next match is at home to Enfield on 28 May. Thanks to Peter Ross for refereeing: there were only a few tricky issues to keep him occupied. Letchworth: John Noble (-1), Brian Havill (1), John Skingsley (1), Jeremy Scott (2). Watford: Simon Hathrell (-1), Jason Carley (-1), Alan Clark (1), Steve Dennis (1).
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EACF B-level GC match Kites v Falcons April 16th
Report by Andy Kennedy First match of the season was played under sunny skies at Letchworth. The Falcons got off to a flying start winning all 4 of the doubles games. The Kites fought back levelling the scores in the first round of singles and then went ahead in the next round, The Falcons then raised their game and won the last 4 games winning the match by 11 games to 9. Congratulations Falcons , better luck in the next match Kites. |
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