Latest Club Calendar - 06/04/2008.

A feast of good tennis was served up during the eight days of the tournament. The weather for the most part was kind to players and spectators alike, and when the chilly wind sent folks scuttling inside, there was always a warm welcome awaiting them - hot soup, toasties, hot dogs, fine homebaking and a smile from the energetic and helpful volunteers!

There was much local interest in the events as Ciaran Losh and Fiona Burnet (both Helensburgh L.T.C.) fought their way through the rounds of the Under 12 and Under 14 draws. Fiona played well throughout, winning the Under 12 Singles title with some attacking and thoughtful play, and defeating Meghan Montgomerie 6-1 6-4. Fiona's toughest match was in the semi-final where she defeated Anastasia Mikheeva. Anastasia, only eight years of age, is a name to watch!

In the Under 14 event Fiona won one round then lost out to the winner, Emily Lauder (Esporta Hamilton).

Ciaran also had a grand week, reaching his second seeded place, in the Under 12 Singles. In the final, his opponent Reuben Henry was just too strong, but Ciaran fought hard, despite nursing a nasty blister on his racquet hand, Ciaran reached the semi- final of the Under 14 Singles.

Other local players taking part were: Adam Hepworth (Craighelen) had a good first round win in the Under 16 Singles; Cameron Burt, Jack Keating, and David Reid (all Helensburgh) also had good first round wins too. Niall Hope (Helensburgh), Fraser Brown and Dylan Black (both Craighelen) lost dificult first round encounters. In the Under 10 singles events Ben Adlington (Craighelen) and Lewis Serpell (Helensburgh) gained valuable tournament experience, while Katherine McPhie (Helensburgh) was Runner-Up in the Under 10 Girls Singles, winning two of her three matches.

In doubles events other local players to take part were Florrie Black and Ashley Bolton (Craighelen)

The Tournament Committee is very grateful for the support of main sponsor, Helensburgh Honda and other local businesses which continue to assist Craighelen in the running of this annual event.

FULL RESULTS

Boys Under 18 Singles James Drummond(Whitecraigs) beat Shaun Tulloch (Milngavie)4-6 6-1, 6-1

Boys Under 16 Singles Alistair Green (Prestwick) beat Kester Black (prestwick 6-1, 7-6

Boys Under 14 Singles Stephen Glasgow (Strathgryffe) beat Cameron Mackie (Strathgryffe) 6-1, 6-2

Boys Under 12 Singles Reuben Henry (Blackhall) beat Ciaran Losh (Helensburgh) 6-2, 6-1.

Boys Under 10 Singles James Sinclair beat Ross Paterson 4-2, 4-2

Girls under 18 Singles Jennifer Green (Arbroath) beat Julie Blackwood(Dunblane) 6-2, 6-0

Girls Under 16 Singles Jennifer Green (Arbroath) beat Julie Blackwood (Dunblane) 6-1, 6-3

Girls Under 14 Singles Emily Lauder (Esporta Hamilton) beat Natalie Syme (Merchiston) 6-2, 2-6, 7-6.

Girls Under 12 Singles Fiona Burnet (Helensburgh) beat Meghan Montgomerie (Prestwick) 6-1, 6-4

Girls Under 10 Singles Winner: Fiona Marshall (Strathgryffe) Runner-Up: Katherine McPhie (Helensburgh)

Boys Under 14 doubles Winners: Scott Macauley (Newlands) and Stephen Glasgow (Strathgryffe)

Girls Under 14 Doubles Winners: Emily Lauder (Esports Hamilton) and Caitlin Inglis (Strathgryffe)

Boys Under 18 Doubles Shaun Tulloch and Finlay McGhee (Milngavie) beat Robbie Price (Giffnock) and Gordon Price (Prestwick) 6-2, 6-4

Girls Under 18 Doubles Winners: Sophie Dunlop and Jennifer Steel (Strathgryffe)

Under 18 Mixed Doubles Alan and Jennifer Green (Arbroath) beat Shaun Tuloch (Milngavie) and Jamie Smith (Western) 6-1, 6-0

Club Trophy Winners: Prestwick

Best Craighelen Boy: Adam Hepworth

Best Local Player: Fiona Burnet.

During the winter ,months we welcomed Andrew Polwarth as our Head Coach. He has worked hard coaching in four local Primary Schools, has expanded Craighelen's Junior Coaching programme. He has also built up an individual coaching business for those adults or juniors who wish to improve their stroke technique or tactical play. There will be sessions for adult beginners/improvers on Fridays from 6-00 to 7-00 p.m. Do talk to Andrew at the club for more information. See Contact.

Club night is Thursday. There are no home matches on Thursday nights, so do come along from 7-00 p.m. and join in the sociable tennis played on these evenings.

Club mornings are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10-00 a.m., and there are also club sessions on Sunday afternoons from 1-30 p.m.

The dates for these Sunday afternoon tournaments are - 20th April; 4th May; 18th May; 1st, 15th and 22nd June.

These will run from 16th August to 5th September.

Included in the Ladies Calendar are six tournaments, some held in the evenings and some in the mornings, each followed by a delicious meal!