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Vikki Picks Up Award

Aug 312012

With thanks to Dave Macdermid.

North East District tennis coach Vikki Paterson is seen here being presented with the sportscotland Aberdeen City Council Development Coach of the Year award by Tennis Scotland’s Andrew Raitt.
In addition to being NESLTA coach, Vikki, who lives in Kintore, is the club coach for Banchory and Westhill and is also the voluntary organiser for the nine North County age group teams.

Sport Aberdeen’s John Purcell, who nominated Vikki for the award, said.

“NESLTA has recently agreed a demanding development plan with Tennis Scotland, with the emphasis very much on increasing participation and Vikki’s input to this will be crucial to its success.

“Her current work with the Active Schools team in Aberdeen and her organisation of the inaugural Glacier Energy Under 12 Grand Prix series at Westburn are excellent illustrations of the innovative work she is undertaking.”

Glacier Energy Masters Under 12 Tennis Results

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Mar 152012

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

Back row – Brian Morgan, Cameron Edwards, Patrick Young, Ross Martin, Fin Pears, Scott Martin (Glacier Energy). Front row – Anthony Low, Conor, McMahon, Syzmon Kierkiewa

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.”

Tennis At Westburn 22.02.12

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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.

Tennis At Westburn 12.02.12

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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.

Under 12’s Tennis At Westburn 20.01.12

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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.

Under 12s Tennis At Westburn 15.01.12

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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.

Aberdeen Tennis News Roundup

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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

Tennis in Town – Westburn Sun 4th Dec.

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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.

Tennis In Town – Latest

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Nov 082011

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

The host club’s Martin Harbord, seeded two, won the men’s singles event at the inaugural Rubislaw Grand Prix event with a 4-6, 6-2, 10-4 final victory over clubmate Babak Alnasser, who had earlier eliminated the favourite, Graeme Matthew (David Lloyd Aberdeen), 6-7 (7), 6-4, 10-6 to reach the final.

The women’s final was also an-all Rubislaw affair with teenage Fiona Hamilton triumphing 6-0, 6-3 over Laura Mulders.

Stonehaven’s Patrick Young (pictured) won the second of the monthly Glacier Energy Masters Under 12 event at the Westburn Tennis Centre. Cameron Edwards (Cults) was runner up.

Tennis In Town

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Nov 032011

With thanks to Dave Macdermid.

It’s a busy weekend for Rubislaw tennis club with the staging of the second weekend of the Rubislaw Grand Prix in addition to the club being presented with Tennis Scotland’s top quality accreditation award.

Top seed in the men’s event is Graeme Matthew (David Lloyd Aberdeen) who is seeded to meet the host club’s Martin Harbord in the final and if the seedings go to plan, the women’s final will be an all-Rubislaw affair between Sheila Williams and Fiona Hamilton.

On Saturday afternoon Tennis Scotland’s Tennis Development Manager for the area, Kirsty McRae, will present the Clubmark award to the club in recognition of the hard work undertaken behind the scenes to promote the sport at all levels.

Prior to the presentation, club coach Darren Nicol will lead a series of coaching demonstrations and social tennis with a firework display rounding off proceedings.

Westburn Tennis Centre hosts the second of the six monthly Glacier Energy Services winter Under 12 Masters on Sunday with Ross Martin (DL Aberdeen) and Patrick Young (Stonehaven) looking to repeat their successes of last month.

Also taking part are Conor McMahon (Rubislaw), Michael Whelan (Cults), Anthony Low(Udny), Cameron Edwards (Cults), Syzmon Kierkiaw (David Lloyd Aberdeen) and Fin Pearson (Banchory).

Congratulations to 8 year old Cults youngster Cameron Jappy (pictured) who has topped the North County leaderboard at Under 9 level and been presented with a medal by the LTA in recognition of his achievements.

The Mile End Primary pupil, who is coached by Vikki Paterson, has played in several tournaments in recent months, and has just progressed to orange from red level.

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