Mar 152012
 

Dave Macdermid updates Aberdeen Voice on the Glacier Energy Masters U -12  Winter Grand Prix.

Patrick Young consolidated his position as undisputed leader in the inaugural Glacier Energy Masters Under 12 Winter Grand Prix series with victory in the sixth and final event at Westburn Tennis Centre.
In the final, the Stonehaven youngster recovered from the loss of the opening set to edge it 0-4, 4-2, 1-0 (2) over Ross Martin (David Lloyd Aberdeen) in an entertaining match.

In the 3rd/4th place play-off, Rubislaw’s Cameron Edwards defeated his clubmate Conor McMahon 4-2, 4-2.

North East district coach Vikki Paterson was delighted with what will hopefully become an annual series.

“The grand prix has enabled the boys to enjoy regular high-level competition over the winter period and this is something we would wish to build on.”

District President Brian Morgan added.

“The standard of tennis was exceptional and I’m sure those involved will see the benefits of the grand prix going forward. We are indebted to Glacier Energy for their support as without their assistance, quite simply there would have been no event.”

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.

Jan 102012
 

With Thanks to Dave Macdermid.

The Glacier Energy Masters Under 12 Winter Grand Prix resumes this Sunday at Westburn Tennis Centre, with Stonehaven youngster Patrick Young looking to consolidate his position at the top of the leaderboard.

Sunday’s event, the fourth of six, gets underway at 8.45 am, with all eight contenders participating, other than third-placed Conor McMahon (Rubislaw), who is taking part in another competition.

Dec 092011
 

Aberdeen Voice presents a brief update on local tennis tournaments and news.

Patrick Young consolidated his position at the top of the Glacier Energy Masters Under 12 leader board after winning the third monthly event at Westburn Tennis Centre.

The Stonehaven youngster (pictured) defeated Cameron Edwards 4-2, 4-1 in the final to open up a seven point gap at the top of the table.

Conor McMahon (Rubislaw) finished in third place with Szymon Kierkiaw (David Lloyd Aberdeen) in fourth.

This Friday is the closing date for entries into the Stewart Milne Group Indoor Tennis Championships which gets underway later this month at Westburn.

The Grade 3 tournaments starts on the 28th December with the 12’s, 14’s and 16’s girls singles and the 12’s, 16’s and 18’s boys singles with the senior events following on the weekend of the 7th and 8th January.

Players can enter online using tournament code SCO016 or via www.granitecitytennis.btik.co.uk

Dec 012011
 

Dave Macdermid brings Voice readers news of the latest outcomes in City tennis competitions.

This Sunday sees the third of the monthly Glacier Energy Masters Under 12 event at Westburn Tennis Centre where Patrick Young will be looking to consolidate his position at the top of the leader board after the opening two events.
The Stonehaven youngster is currently on 19 points ahead of Cameron Edwards (Cults) on 14 and Rubislaw’s Conor McMahon on 12.

Congratulations to the two North East teams that took part in the ‘Orange’ pre-Christmas competition at Stirling, with the ‘North East Tigers’ winning the 11-team event and the ‘North East Lions’ finishing third.

Representing the Tigers were Harrsha Pradeep Kumar, Jamie Connell, Cameron Jappy and Ewan Smith, while the Lions were represented by Gabe Kennedy, Jodie Harris, Rosie Sterk and Varada Kamate.

District coach Vikki Paterson accompanied the squads.

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.