A New Season at Helen’s Bay
With the brighter evenings, we are restarting the Wednesday evening Club sessions from 6pm, and the Saturday afternoons continue from 2pm. The junior matches will start after Easter, so the club will be busy.
Adults thinking of joining the club would be very welcome to come and join us at one of the club sessions.
Former HBTC player
Sadly, former HBTC player James Russell passed away a few weeks after celebrating his 100th birthday. James was an energetic player who enjoyed playing into his 90s and was well known for being ambidextrous, hitting forehands on both his left and right sides.
Sadly, James passed away on 13 January following a long, happy and fulfilled life.
Change of Seasons Tournament
A fun round robin Change of Seasons tournament took place at HBTC in early October. The prize was a much sought after Golden Jubilee pen, a large number of which had been commissioned to celebrate the club’s golden jubilee in 2012. The very last pen is shown being awarded to Jonny McWhinney, who was the very worthy winner of the tournament.
Ulster Super-Senior Interprovincial Championship
The Ulster Super-Senior Interprovincial team travelled to Galway Tennis Club for the Championships in September for an exciting weekend of tennis. The team was thrilled to come away winners narrowly beating Leinster by one point. HBTC player Rosemary Masefield is shown with doubles partner Ellen McCartney from Bangor Tennis Club, and proudly displaying the trophy.
Round Robin Handicap Tournament Champion
Saturday 20 August, saw a good turnout for the third round robin handicap tournament this year. It was much enjoyed and there were some good competitive games played. Visitor and ex-member Johnny Masefield came out on top and was very pleased to receive one of the last HBTC Jubilee pens. Congratulations and a pen were also given to Fiona Gouk who had won a plate event at Ballycastle the previous week.