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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.

Duthie Park Friends Welcome Hazlehead Initiative

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Feb 102012

City support organisation the Friends of Duthie Park (FODP) has welcomed the news that an action group has been formed to investigate ways of re-establishing Hazlehead Park as a top Aberdeen attraction, Dave Macdermid informs Voice.

Tony Dawson, FODP Chair commented:

“I was delighted to hear that an Action Group had been formed for Hazlehead Park. In recent years, it has visibly suffered from a lack of investment.

“However, all is not lost, as can be seen with the developments in Duthie Park, itself visited by over 700,000 people annually.

“This year will see significant restoration works to Duthie Park and its iconic Winter Gardens, thanks to the grant awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The ponds and mound will be completely revamped, as will several other areas, to benefit the people of Aberdeen and tourists from all over the world, allowing the Park once again to be an attraction we can truly be proud to have in our city.

“A substantial amount of work has gone into the £5m HLF-funded project. For this, Aberdeen City Council, and the dedicated officials involved, deserve great credit especially in these cash-strapped times.

“It was the largest HLF project in the UK for 2011 and this year will see the regeneration of large parts of this great Park.

“The Friends wish every success to the Hazlehead Park Action Group and are more than happy to support them wherever necessary. But why stop there? What about Victoria , Westburn and Seaton Parks as well as Johnston Gardens? Let’s get support organisations set up from those parks’ users. It’s amazing how far a bit of enthusiasm and commitment can go and we cannot depend on the City Council to do it all. Such successful projects can go a long way towards restoring civic pride in our great city.”

The Friends of Duthie Park AGM will take place on Tuesday 6 March at 1900 in the Winter Gardens and is open to all. To add to a successful year for the group, Tony is appealing for additional expertise in specific areas.

“We have a wonderful committee but everyone is a volunteer and we could certainly do with some help in fundraising, IT and last, but definitely not least, in finding more people who would be willing to help by being the voice of Spike, the Talking Cactus!”

Anyone who is interested in assisting the FODP can attend the AGM or contact: info@friendsofduthiepark.co.uk .

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.

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.

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.

Tennis At Westburn – Update

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Dec 222011

The opening day of the 5th Stewart Milne Group Indoor Championships produced some excellent tennis at the Westburn Tennis Centre with a couple of the seeded players in the Boys 16 & Under event failing to reach the quarter final stage. With thanks to Dave Macdermid.

Rubislaw’s Ross Findlay recovered from the loss of a close first set tie-break, which he lost 8-6, to oust Cameron Ritchie (Kinnoull), the number six seed, winning 6-7 (6), 6-3, (10-5).

Cameron’s clubmate Ryan Martin fared better though with a comprehensive straight sets victory over David Holmes (Dunfermline), seeded three.

The favourite, Scott Macaulay (Western) progressed safely, losing just a single game against Torphins youngster William McLellan.

Results:

BOYS SINGLES – 18 & Under 1st round – Charles Barclay (MeldrumAcademy) bt A. Machray (Livilands) 6-2, 6-4.

2nd round – A. Stiven (Drummond) bt C. Michie (Rubislaw) 6-4, 7-6 (1); C. Macgeoch (Gosling) bt D. Holmes (Dunfermline) 6-1, 6-0.

16 & Under 1st round – W. McLellan (Torphins) bt Machray 3-6, 7-6 (0), (10-7); R. Findlay (Rubislaw) S. Leith (Stonehaven) 6-1, 6-2; C. Ritchie (Kinnoull) bt C. Van Dort (Cults) 6-4, 7-5; Ryan Martin (Kinnoull) bt D. Tait (Elgin) 6-2, 6-1; A. Irvine bt M. Leith (Stonehaven) 6-0, 6-1; R. Thompson (Cullercoats) bt M. Wallace-Cookson (Unattached) 6-1, 6-0; B. Soutar (Cults) bt C. Millar (Cults) 6-2, 6-0; N. Robertson (Kinnoull) bt S. Golder (Prestwick) 6-1, 6-4; Chris Barclay (Meldrum Academy) bt S. Stead (Rubislaw) 6-3, 6-4; S. Grant (Inverness) bt I. Blanksma (Stonehaven) 6-0, 6-3.

2nd round – S. Macaulay (Western) bt McLellan 6-1, 6-0; Findlay bt Ritchie 6-7 (6), 6-3, (10-5); Ryan Martin bt Holmes 6-3, 6-2; Irvine bt Charles Barclay 6-2, 6-2; Thompson bt Soutar 6-0, 6-1; J. Fleming (Unatt) bt Robertson 6-4, 6-1; Stiven bt Chris Barclay 6-1, 6-0; Macgeoch bt Grant 6-2, 6-4.

12 & Under 1st round – A. Low (Udny) bt L. Dunlop (Unatt) 6-3, 6-3; Jed Alexander (Montrose) bt M. Chisholm (Craigie) 6-0, 6-0.

2nd round – C. Bowie (Barnton Park) bt Low 6-0, 6-0; A. McHugh (Unatt) bt A. Hambrey (Unatt) 6-2, 6-0; G. Walker (Esporta Hamilton) bt P. Young (Montrose) 6-4, 6-2; J. Mackinlay (Corstorphine) bt C. Edward (Cults) 6-2, 6-1; Z. Scott (St. Andrews) bt A. Odentz (Westburn TC) 6-0, 6-0; Jason Alexander (Cults) bt T. Doran (Stonehaven) 6-0, 6-0; L. Hall (Blairgowrie) bt Ross Martin (RGC) 6-3, 6-2; A. Hepburn (Nairn) bt Jed Alexander 6-1, 6-2.

GIRLS SINGLES – 14 & Under 1st round – M. Wood (Braid) bt E. Patterson (Stonehaven) 6-1, 6-2.

Quarter Finals – S. Dodds (Harrogate) bt Wood 6-0, 6-0; A. Paterson (Inverness) bt H. Campbell (Nairn) 6-0, 6-0; E. Sim (Tennis World) bt A. Aitken (Stonehaven) 6-0, 6-0; H. Worsley (Stirling) bt H. Adam (Cults) 6-0, 6-1.

Westburn Tennis Roundup

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Dec 152011

District Coach Vikki Paterson with Jodie and Varada.

With thanks to Dave Macdermid.

The finals of the NESLTA ROGY Under 8 and Under 9 events at Westburn saw Westhill’s Cameron Jappy lift the boys under 8 event with a 10-7, 5-10, 10-3 final victory over Harrshra Pradeep Kumar (DL Aberdeen) in the final.

Alford youngster Ewan Smith was third, with Ross Grant (Westhill) fourth.

The under 8 girls title went to Abigail Doran (Stonehaven) with Varada Kamate (Cults) the runner-up.

Jamie Connel (Rubislaw) won the Boys 9’s with a 10-6 win over Harrshra Pradeep Kumar, with the girls title going to Jodie Harris (Stonehaven), with Varada Kamate again the runner-up.

North County Tennis Competition At Westburn

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Dec 152011

With thanks to Dave Macdermid.

This weekend will see Westburn Tennis centre host the annual North County Inter District Red, Orange and Green (ROGY) competition, between the 4 districts in the North County.

This event, now in its 2nd year, was set up by North East District Coach Vikki Paterson

Vikki commented:

“I am heavily involved in the running of the North County Cup teams from Under 10’s through to Under 18’s and this is a great way to see the younger players coming through for the years ahead. It is a great opportunity for the players to play in a team and represent their district.”

On Sunday 18th of December the finals of the North East Red and Orange tour will take place, involving the top 8 boys and top 4 girls at Under 8 and Under 9.

This year the ROGY Tour events have recorded over 800 matches, a substantial increase on the previous year, much to Vikki’s delight.

“This year NESTLA was granted funding from Awards For All, and this has allowed me to put on more events, including indoors ones too. We have had really good support from the local players and Sunday should provide some great tennis.”

Taking part are:

Under 8 Boys
Cameron Jappy (Westhill)
Ewan Smith (Alford/ Westhill)
Finlay Smith (Westhill)
Alex Grant (Westburn)
Harrsha Pradeep Kumar (Dls)
Ross Grant (Westhill)
Benjamin Hine (Westhill)
Todd Blacklaw (Rubislaw)

Under 8 Girls
Varada Kamte (Cults)
Abigail Doran (Stonehaven)
Rosie Sterk (Stonehaven)
Caitlin Fraser (Tarland)

Under 9 Boys
Greg Smith (Alford/Westhill)
Ewan Smith (Alford/Westhill)
Cameron Jappy (Westhill)
Angus Edward (Cults)
Jamie Connel (Rubislaw/DL’s)
Hauoorn Arsher (David L’s)
Angus Harold (Grant on Spey moray)
Harrsha Pradeep Kumar (David L’s)

U9 Girls
Jodie Harris (Stonehaven)
Rosie Sterk (Stonehaven)
Varda Kamate (Cults)
Caitlin Fraser (Tarland)

For further information contact – Dave Macdermid – dave.macdermid@bigpartnership.co.uk

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

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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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