Dear Members, We are sure you are aware Bray now has a direct provision centre in the Esplanade Hotel on the seafront. Direct provision has been widely criticised in society for the way Asylum Seekers are left in limbo for years on-end in inappropriate accommodation unable to get on with their lives after experiencing in most cases harrowing ordeals fleeing their own countries then travelling long dangerous journeys to get here, one third of those in Direct Provision are children. Food and accommodation is provided by the state and a weekly allowance of €38.80 per adult & €29.80 per child.…

Dear Members We are pleased to inform you that the 2020 Club Championships will go ahead this year from the 12th to the 26th September. Unfortunately the current COVID-19 restrictions remain in place so we would ask all players not to remain on the premises after their match and no spectators. However despite this the tennis will continue and all levels will have an opportunity to play some competitive matches. We are looking forward to seeing all of our new and old members taking part, as the Championships are suitable for all players. We have graded events to ensure that…

Dear Members, The senior open week 2020 WILL GO AHEAD starting this Saturday 22nd of August. The Open first took place in 1911 and apart from a short hiatus in the 50/60’s it has run every year since, we are determined not to allow COVID-19 stop us from running it in 2020. Unfortunately, due to the government’s announcement yesterday, it cannot go ahead as we had planned. We will not be able to open the bar OR supply food OR allow spectators on the grounds. We simply do not have the capabilities to control 15 non-playing people on the grounds…

Hi All, The closing date for entry to this years Open Week is Wednesday 19th next. Due to demand we have increased the number of entries allowed in all doubles events. Enter the tournament using the link is below. If you have any problems just let us know by replying to this email. https://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament?id=1029BB15-E594-484C-9918-11A59899217D We are also asking for helpers in the Kitchen and for the BBQ during open week. If you can help please contact Caroline @ 0879282311 OR reply to this email. Kind Regards Tennis Committee

Dear Members, The new court lights installation is starting on Thursday of this week 6th August on Courts 1, 2 & 3 and continuing Friday 7th on Courts 4, 5 & 6. This will only impact the daytime; evenings will be fine and we should have lights available in the evenings. We will have to cancel some existing court bookings to facilitate the installation. If you have made a booking on Thursday on courts 1, 2 & 3 anytime up to 6pm. Please try to re-book on courts 4, 5 & 6. If you have made a booking on Friday…

Dear Members Our hugely successful Friday Night Tennis & BBQ continues this Friday 7th of August. The tennis is a relaxed event with an emphasis on sociability. Members play mixed doubles between 7:30pm and 9:30pm, then have the BBQ on the veranda and socialise afterwards. Please sign up as soon as you can using the link below. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=IRa8OkcCj0i9MlzIaDb8lJFno7FLaspLgv5K5ZRSWMxUQUVFT1ZDQTcxU0xENjk5OFpCOU5DRVk1SyQlQCN0PWcu The cost to play & eat is €9. If you would prefer not to play Tennis you are more than welcome to come, however you will be required to pay the €9 fee for the food so you can purchase alcoholic beverages…

Dear Member, Open Week is a very special event in the club calendar and this year will run from August 22nd-29th. During Open Week, CWLTC throws open its doors to players and visitors from other clubs and the competition and conviviality of this festival of tennis creates a truly unique atmosphere in the club. This year we would especially like to celebrate tennis in our club after a difficult 6 months for everyone due to COVID 19. To ensure the week’s success, we rely on the support of patrons. These are members and friends who kindly make a donation to…

Dear Members, Court Light Tokens Tokens are now available in Centra on the Vevay Road. They cost €2 and last for 30 minutes. The court metres are in the clubhouse foyer. If you don't know the keypad code to enter the clubhouse foyer please email by clicking here and we will let you know. Court Bookings & Cancellations Please remember that all court bookings made must contain all the players involved in the match. This is essential for contact tracing purposes during the COVID phases. Please cancel court bookings you have made that you no longer intend fulfilling. Please always…

Dear Members, Fast Fours (tomorrow Sunday 26th) A reminder to those that have entered! The draws are made and are available to view on the link below.  Please check your start time and please arrive on time for your match. https://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament?id=2FAA8723-DB76-44B7-BC3F-72633F356B2D Senior Open Week 2020 We are delighted to inform you that our much-loved senior open (open week) will go ahead this year. This year it will start on Saturday 22nd August and run through to Saturday 29th. The Senior Open is online for entries at the following link. https://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament?id=1029BB15-E594-484C-9918-11A59899217D Regards The Tennis Committee

Attention all Junior Members. Entries for the County Wicklow LTC 2020 junior championships are now being taken. Please click on the following link click here. Entry closes 6th August and competition commences 8th August. Finals day is Saturday 15th August. Please ensure you read the regulations before entering. Best of luck!! Regards Junior Committee