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Tennis: Club Championship Finals Day

17 08 2011

Dumfries Tennis Club Championship Finals Day and Barbecue

Dumfries Tennis Club will be holding it’s annual club championship finals day this Saturday (20th) and on Sunday it hosts the rained delayed D&G Junior Confined tennis tournament.

Both events start at 10am with the prestigious Men’s singles title and Ladies singles title planned for 11am and 1pm starts. Defending champions, Colin Dunbar and Sophie Robinson will be hoping to defend their titles on the day.

With 17 finals planned for Saturday and a further 6 finals on Sunday, it promises to be a great weekend of tennis. All tennis fans are welcome to come along and enjoy the occasion with a barbecue, snacks and drinks available courtside throughout the day.

Social: Summer party Sat 16th July

8 07 2011

Summer party – Sat 16th July, 8 till late. Live music. Tickets £5 at the bar.

Tennis: BBQ & Bubbles Mixed Doubles Tournament

24 06 2011

Saturday 2nd July. STARTING AFTER THE WIMBLEDON WOMEN’S SINGLES FINAL (Approx 4-30 for a 5pm start)

All Dumfries Sports Club members are invited to take part in the BBQ & Bubbles Mixed Doubles Tournament.

This is a free to enter tournament with a BBQ courtside, during and after the tournament. Player are asked to bring some light refreshments and join the rest of us in the sports club later for some drinks.

A fun and friendly mixed doubles based competition, round robin (which normally lasts for 2 or 3 hours) where we will pair partners depending on their ability.

Enjoyment, fun and laughter are the requirements then we can try and play tennis….

If you are interested please email tennis@dumfriessportsclub.co.uk or call/text Lister on 07912 825712 .

PLEASE LET US KNOW NO LATER THAN THE 1st JULY.

Hope to see you there.

35th Anniversary Dance – 25th June

21 06 2011

The dance marking the 35th anniversary of the Squash Club is this Saturday the 25th June from 8pm to 1am featuring a live band 70’s style finger food selection, raffle and prizes for best-dressed 70’s-themed male and female. All sports club members welcome. This also marks the 35th anniversary of the current clubhouse and squash courts.

Tickets are only £5 and are available from the Bar.

Squash: Club Newsletter – May 2011

25 05 2011

The May edition of the Squash Club e-newsletter has news about:

• Club Polo Shirts
• 35th Anniversary Celebrations (dance on Sat 25th June 8pm to 1am)
• 35th Anniversary Appeal Fund update
• Club Nights
• Scottish Squash & Racketball update
• Squash Coaching
• Facebook

The newsletter can be downloaded here

Squash Newsletter May 2011

Tennis: News from the DG Leagues

15 05 2011

DG Tennis Gents League

Dalbeattie entertained Stewartry CSC with both teams hoping to keep their 100% starts to the season, however on this occasion the 2009 champions Stewartry came out on top, edging it 4-2. Elsewhere new boys Dumfries C took on Dumfries A, who were also protecting a 100% record. However after a competitive start Dumfries C just run out a steam and lost 6-0. The final match between Dumfries B and Beechgrove was postponed.

Gents Teams	Played	Rubbers	Games +/-		Points
Stewartry CSC	3	15	69	17	3
Dalbeattie	3	14	96	36	2
Dumfries A	2	10	88	41	2
Dumfries B	2	2	46	88	0
Beechgrove	1	1	13	21	0
Dumfries C	3	0	35	144	0

DG Tennis Ladies League

Dalbeattie A cemented their place at the top with a good 5-1 win over Dalbeattie B, Stewartry CSC edged out Dumfries A 4-2 and in a very tight match at the bottom Beechgrove just defeated Dumfries B 4-2 to gain their first point of the campaign.

Ladies Teams	Played	Rubbers	Games +/-		Points
Dalbeattie A	3	17	96	14	3
Stewartry CSC	3	12	125	73	2
Dumfries A	2	7	74	71	1
Dalbeattie B	3	6	64	79	1
Beechgrove	2	4	44	80	1
Dumfries B	3	2	44	130	0

The men’s fixtures for Wednesday 18^th May sees defending champions Dalbeattie entertaining Beechgrove, Dumfries A travel to Stewartry CSC where another 100% record will fall and Dumfries C play Dumfries B.

In the ladies league Stewartry CSC travel to Beechgrove, Dumfries A entertain table topping Dalbeattie A and Dumfries B take on Dalbeattie B.

More local tennis news can be found at www.dumfriessportsclub.co.uk/tennis

Tennis: Open Day – Sat 21st May

11 05 2011

Dumfries Tennis Club invites you to join them for their Open Day on:

Saturday 21st May 2011
1:00pm – 3:00pm

ALL AGES, ALL ABILITIES, ALL WELCOME

BBQ and Refreshments will be available from 12:30pm.

All members and non-members, adults and juniors are welcome to come along and play some tennis and find out about the club. Colin Dunbar our qualified coach will be available to give some tips on improving your game and to advise on coaching sessions that are currently available. Rackets and balls are provided.

Just turn up at the courts, Dumfries Sports Club on the Nunholm Road Dumfries DG1 1JW

For more information please contact Michael Goldie (committee member) on 07734 073397 .

Opening Season Bash Sat 7th May

6 05 2011

There is a party at Nunholm with the group, Suga n’ Spice, after the Scottish Championship cricket match against Ferguslie on Saturday (7th May) to mark the first home league game for the firsts. Cost £5.

Squash: Dance and Awards Evening – Sat 26th March

21 03 2011

The squash dance and awards evening commences at 8pm in the Clubhouse on Saturday 26th March. The evening features a discotheque/DJ, the awards, a raffle and a late licence.

Tickets are on sale now from the Bar at £5 each. Even if you can’t make it, buy a ticket to support the Club or donate a raffle prize.

JM Barrie cricket clash for Peter Pan house

15 03 2011

JM Barrie was a lifelong cricket fan and set up his own team

A celebrity cricket match is being arranged to raise funds to renovate a house which helped to inspire JM Barrie’s story of Peter Pan.

The match will be hosted by Nunholm Cricket Club in Dumfries on 7 June.

Barrie was a keen cricketer and formed his own team of literary friends, called the Allahakbarries.

The match will be used to raise funds for the overhaul of Moat Brae house in Dumfries where Barrie played as a child growing up.

Live Football from 7th March

7 03 2011

Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Champions League
Barcelona v Arsenal 19:45 Sky Sports 2

Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Champions League
Tottenham Hotspur V AC Milan, 19:45 ITV1

Thursday, 10 March 2011
UEFA Europa League Last 16
PSV Eindhoven V Rangers, 18:00 ESPN
Dynamo Kiev v Manchester City 20:05 ITV4

Saturday, 12 March 2011
FA Cup Quarter Final
Birmingham City v Bolton Wanderers, 12:45 ESPN
Man Utd V Arsenal 17:15 ITV1

Sunday, 13 March 2011
Scottish Cup Quarter Finals
Dundee Utd v Motherwell, 13:15 Sky Sports 1

FA Cup Quarter Final
Stoke City v West Ham 14:00 ITV1

Scottish Cup Quarter Finals
Inverness CT v Celtic, 15:30 Sky Sports 1

FA Cup Quarter Final
Man City V Reading 17:15 ESPN

Fixtures correct when publicised. This week’s fixtures are listed below or can be downloaded here;

Live Football from 7th March

Dumfries Hockey Club Race Night Sat 5th March

3 03 2011

Dumfries Hockey Club are having a race night to raise money for club funds at Nunholm on Saturday the 5th March, 7 for 7:30pm. All family and friends welcome. Contact the club social convenors for more details.

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