Feb 162012
 

With thanks to Dave Macdermid.

Stonehaven youngster Patrick Young won the penultimate round of the Glacier Energy Masters Under 12 Winter Grand Prix at Westburn Tennis Centre, to set up an unassailable lead going into next month’s final event.
Patrick defeated Ross Martin (DL Aberdeen) 4-2, 4-1 while, in the 3rd/4th placed play-off, Cameron Edwards (Cults) proved too strong for Simon Kierwiak (DL Aberdeen), winning 4-1, 4-2.

The overall standings are – Patrick Young (Stonehaven) – 47; Cameron Edward (Cults) 33; Ross Martin (DL Aberdeen) 27; Simon Kierwiak (DL Aberdeen) 21; Conor Mcmahon (Rubislaw) 18; Anthony Low (Udny) 17; Fin Pearson (Banchory) 11; Michael Whelan (Cults) 5.

Feb 102012
 

With thanks to Dave Macdermid. 

The penultimate stage of the Glacier Energy Masters Under 12 winter grand prix takes place at Westburn Tennis Centre on Sunday from 8.45 am.

Stonehaven youngster Patrick Young currently stands ten points clear of second placed Cameron Edward (Cults).

The overall standings at present are – Patrick Young (Stonehaven) – 37 pts; Cameron Edward (Cults) 27; Ross Martin (DL Aberdeen) 19; Conor McMahon (Rubislaw) 18; Szymon Kierwaick (DL Aberdeen) 17; Anthony Low (Udny) 15; Fin Pearson (Banchory) 8; Michael Whelan (Cults) 5. Everyone, other than Michael, is playing this weekend.

North east clubs are reminded that all should be represented at the forthcoming meeting on Tuesday 6th March when details of this season’s leagues will be discussed including the introduction of the LTA League Planner which places new responsibilities on team captains.

The meeting will take place at Cults Tennis Club, commencing at 7 pm.

Jan 192012
 

With Thanks to Dave Macdermid.

With just two rounds remaining, Stonehaven’s Patrick Young now leads the Glacier Energy Masters Under 12 Winter Grand Prix by ten points, after winning the fourth of the monthly events at Westburn Tennis Centre.

Ross Martin (David Lloyd Aberdeen) was runner-up in the latest contest, with Cameron Edward (Cults) third.

The overall standings at present are – Patrick Young (Stonehaven) – 37 pts; Cameron Edward (Cults) 27; Ross Martin (DL Aberdeen) 19; Conor McMahon (Rubislaw) 18; Szymon Kierwaick (DL Aberdeen) 17; Anthony Low (Udny) 15; Fin Pearson (Banchory) 8; Michael Whelan (Cults) 5.

Oct 282011
 

With the profile of tennis in the country at an all time high, one Aberdeen based organisation is ensuring it plays a part in guaranteeing a continuous conveyor belt of talent is given every chance of progressing through the junior ranks in the Northeast. With thanks to Dave Macdermid.

Oil and gas services company Glacier Energy Services has provided support to establish the Glacier Energy Services Winter Under 12 Invitational ‘Masters’ Series.

The project, for the City & Shire’s most promising boys,  sees a series of six monthly competitions taking place through to next March at Westburn Tennis Centre.

The inaugural event took place this month and Glacier Chairman Scott Martin predicts a bright future for the sport in the area.

“We have a really strong group of youngsters coming through and, as a district, they receive regular training sessions.

However, during the winter months in particular, there are not the same competition opportunities as there are during the traditional tennis season. The establishing of the Glacier Masters Series enables the top boys to be involved in regular, high standard local competition to supplement their training.

The initiative also allows the boys to get to know one another more, and this group can progress together as a North East district team that can ultimately succeed at Scottish level.”

Organising the Glacier Masters Series is North East district coach Vikki Paterson. “We are extremely grateful for the support from Glacier which not only enables us to run the events throughout the winter but also allows for trophies for the overall winner and runner-up at the end of the series.

“This area has traditionally produced excellent young players and this current group is as good as any who have gone before in my opinion.”

Group winner of the first event was Ross Martin (David Lloyd Aberdeen) and Patrick Young (Stonehaven), Conor McMahon (Rubislaw), Michael Whelan (Cults), Anthony Low (Udny), Cameron Edwards (Cults), Syzmon Kierkiaw (David Lloyd Aberdeen) and Fin Pearson (Banchory) all taking part.

The next event is on Sunday 6th November, commencing at 8.45 am.