ICE MEMORIES MICHAEL!
Michael puts his tennis on ice for now!
Michael Heaslip had been at Helen’s Bay for over 8 years during which times our juniors have had great fun and our teams some great successes, including the Girls U14 team winning the Challenge Trophy in 2014.
We wish Michael very well in his future business activities and a HUGE HBTC THANK-YOU for everything during this period and for being a huge part of the club and its development during that time. Happy memories include the Ice Bucket Challenge and we'll be sure to welcome you back to the club when time allows in the coming years!
ANDY TAKES THE STRAIN!
HBTC New Head of Junior Development
HBTC is excited to welcome Andy Strain as Coach and Head of Junior Development. He has taken over the North Down Tennis Academy brand, its email
Andy has over 12 years coaching experience including in Melbourne, Australia. He now coaches at Rockport and other local schools and is really looking forward to this new challenge. Saturday morning junior coaching starts on Saturday 15 May, and Andy plans to run summer schemes during the holidays. To find out more about the classes and for any questions please contact Andy as above.
RE-OPENING
**UPDATE** COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
TENNIS CLUB AND COURTS TO RE-OPEN
Good news at last! The tennis courts at Helen’s Bay will be opening on 8th April in line with Ards and North Down Council Covid-19 lockdown procedures.
**UPDATE** The club is now able to play doubles as usual and club afternoons on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings which have already proved very popular.
NOTE: Covid restrictions are still in force with hand sanitising and social distancing and the clubhouse is not open.
Goulash Pot Winners Have Pen Point Accuracy!
HBTC members recently enjoyed a 'Goulash' tournament where they played with pot luck partners. The tournament was won by Caitriona and the photo shows some of the players and the runners-up displaying their HBTC pens!
HBTC Adult Tennis Player Open Afternoon
Open to all-comers!
Helen's Bay Tennis Club is holding an Open Afternoon for adult players on Saturday 13 April from 2-4pm. There will be the opportunity to mix in with club players and have a chat over a cup of tea later. We look forward to meeting potential new members but if you can't make it on the 13th you would also be most welcome to come along on any other Saturday afternoon - come and introduce yourselves!