Wirral Tennis League
30 Sep: A very successful WTL Presentation Dinner was held at Oxton on 16 Sep. The photographs are on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/groups/1815555@N22/ . They show in the reverse order in which I loaded them (don't know how to change that). WTL CM2 minutes and noticeof AGM will follow in next few days.
17 Aug: Hooton 1 Men gain promotion with an 8-0 win in rearranged match at Thorndale 2. Results Tables Problems published, subject to WTL CM2. WTL CM2 will be arranged soon.
14 Aug: Only 1 match to play Mens (rearranged match Thorndale 2 v Hooton 1) and it will decide who gains promotion from Div 2. Hooton 1 need 5 points to overtake Hoylake 1. There is also 1 card outstanding from 7 Aug.
Results Tables Problems published
6 Aug: Week 15 published (aditional Mens & Ladies data: Results Tables (assumed no problems).
Men 1st Division:N Cheshire 1 are relegated even if they win their rearranged match tomorrow at Wallasey M 1 8-0 and therefore tie with Thorndale 1 on points they will have won less matches.
Men 2nd Division: Helsby 1 are still favourites even after losing 7-3 at Hoylake 1. To overtake them Hooton 1 would need to gain 14 points (probably 2 8-0 wins required both at Helsby 1 on Monday and in the rearranged match at Thorndale 2 the Monday after) Hoylake 1 could sneak promotion over Hooton 1with a big win at home to Alderley 2 on Thursday coupled with Hooton 1 failing to pick up 9 points in their last 2 matches (see above).
Ladies1st Division: A disappointing end to the ladies season when potential winners Neston 1 failed to raise a team for the title decider. Wallasey M 1 are champions.
30 Jul: Mixed Week 14 published (including more recent results): Results Tables Rankings
Pdf versions: Results Tables Rankings
Men 1st Division: Prenton 1 are champions with RU Neston 1. Bertram 1 are relegated plus one of N Cheshire 1,Wallasey M 1 or Thorndale 1. N Cheshire 1 are the most likely because they are 7 points behind Thorndale 1 and have to go to Prenton 1 and play their rearranged match from 17 Jul at Wallasey M 1 (which could be critical - will Thorndale be at Wallasey Manor on 7 Aug to cheer Wallasey M 1 on?).
Men 2nd Division: Helsby 1 are favourites having an 11 point lead over Hooton 1 and play both Hooton 1 and Hoylake 1 in their last 2 matches. RU is between Hooton 1 & Hoylake 1. Hooton 1 are still 7 points ahead of Hoyalke 1 despite losing at home to Hoylake 1 6-3. Wooden spoon goes to Alderley 3 who will need to apply for reelection.
Pdf versions: Results Tables Ranjkings Problems
2nd Division: Alderley 1 win the division. Hooton 1's 11-7 win at Prenton 2 gain them prmotion by 1point from Neston 2 who beat the winners 9-8. Port Sunlight (12-5 winners at Upton 1) were only 3 points behind Neston 2. Thorndale 1's 10 all draw at Hoylake 2 was not quite enough only (3 points) to overtakePrenton 2 and avoid relegation.
3rd Division: Neston 3 win the division with Wallasey M 2 also promoted. P Sunlight 2 are relegated after losing 11-7 at home to Birkenhead 2 while Oxton 1 beat Cheshire Oaks 2 11-7 at Oxton so finishing only 6 points ahead.
4th Division: N Cheshire 1 confirmed their title with a 15-2 win at home to Bertram 2. Heswall 3 beat Prenton 3 11-8 in the promotion decider. Upton 2 are relegated by 4 points after losing 11-7 at Alderley 2.
5th Division:Neston 4 increased their advantage over Heswall 4 to ensure the title. Heswall 4 did enough at home to Wallasey M 3 to gain promotion. 4 sets the other way would have seen Wallasey Manor 3 take their place. Not being able to filed a full team early in the season probably cost Wallasey M 3 promotion. Oxton 2 lost 13-4 at home to Prenton 4 and are relegated.
6th Division:It is a double for Thorndale with both Thorndale 3 & Thorndale 4 gaining promotionion. Thorndale 4 beat closest rivals Pinewood 2 15-4.. The decider for the wooden spoon between Birkenhead 4 & N Cheshire 2 was won convincingly 15-2 by N Cheshire 2 to force Birkenhead 4 to apply for reelection.
Men 1st Division: Prenton 1 are champions with RU between Neston 1 & Prenton 2 which could go to the last match Prenton 2 v Neston 1. Relegation looks like Bertram 1 plus either N Cheshire 1 or Wallasey M 1. Thorndale 1 are probably safe by virtue of a 4-4 draw at N Cheshire 1.
Men 2nd Division: Helsby 1 are favourites RU between Hooton 1 & Hoylake 1. The 3 teams play each other in the final matches. Wooden spoon goes to Alderley 3 who will need to apply for reelection.
Ladies1st Division: Wallasey M 1 are favourites but Neston 1 could take it on the final match of the season (needing an 8-0 win) when they meet each other.
1st Division: Hoylake 1 v Neston 1 (11-7) has decided the title. 1 or 2 sets in favour of Neston would have taken it to last match, however Hoylake are champions for the first time - Heswall 2 are relegated
3rd Division: Neston 3 win the division with Wallasey M 2 also promote. It is between P Sunlight 2 and Oxton 1 for relegation. Oxton 1 have a 2pt advantage.
4th Division: N Cheshire 1 may need less than 10 pts to guarentee the title. RU is between Heswall 3 and Prenton 3. Heswall 3 entertain Prenton 3 with an 8 pt advantage. Relegation:is technically between Upton 2, Alderley 2 and Bertram 2. Upton 2 would need a big win at Alderley 2 to avoid the drop.
5th Division:Neston 4 have an 8 pt advantage over Heswall 4. Heswall 4 are at home to Wallasey M 3 with an 8pt advantage. Relegation: Oxton 2 need a very big win at home to Prenton 4 if they are to escape the drop. Neston 5 are safe after winning their last few matches
6th Division:It is a double for Thorndale with both Thorndale 3 & Thorndale 4 gaining promotionion unless Pinewood 2 beat Thorndale 4 16-0. The decider for the wooden spoon is between Birkenhead 4 & N Cheshire 2 with Birkenhead having an 8pt advantage.
Men 1st Division: Prenton 1 are champions with RU between Neston 1 & Prenton 2 which could go to the last match Prenton 2 v Neston 1. Relegation looks like Bertram 1 plus one of N Cheshire 1, Wallasey M 1 and Thorndale 1.N Cheshire 1 have the chance to overtake Thorndale 1 today on their shale.It may go to the final matches.
Men 2nd Division: Helsby 1 are favourites RU between Hooton 1 & Hoylake 1. The 3 teams play each other in the final matches. Wooden spoon looks like Alderley 3
Ladies1st Division: Wallasey M 1 are favourites but Neston 1 could take it on the final match of the season when they meet each other.
2nd Division: Alderley 1 are favourites with any one of Hooton 1, Neston 2 and P Sunlight 1 also gaining promotion. Relegation looks between Prenton 2 and Thorndale 1
3rd Division: Neston 3 & Wallasey M 2 are promote. Probably between P Sunlight 2 and Oxton 1 for relegation
4th Division: N Cheshire 1 are favourites with RU between Heswall 3 and Prenton 3. Prenton 3 play both Heswall 3 and N Cheshire 1. Relegation: Upton 2 are hot favourites
5th Division:After some surprising results it is between Neston 4 & Heswall 4 (only 2 points difference). Relegation: close between Oxton 2, Neston 5 & Birkenhead 3 with Oxton 2 in most danger.
6th Division:After a surprise result it looks like a double for Thorndale with both Thorndale 3 & Thorndale 4 gaining promotionion. The probable decider for the wooden spoon is between Birkenhead 4 & N Cheshire 2 and is the final match.
Men 1st Division: Prenton 1 are almost certain champions with RU between Neston 1 & Prenton 2. Relegation looks like Bertram 1 plus one of N Cheshire 1, Wallasey M 1 and Thorndale 1. It will probably go to the final match.
Men 2nd Division: Helsby 1 are almost certain champions with RU between Hooton 1 & Hoylake 1. Wooden spoon looks like Alderley 3
Ladies1st Division: Wallasey M 1 are favourites but Neston 1 could take it on the final match of the season when they meet each other. Bertram 1 get wooden spoon
14 Jul: Mixed Week 12 published: Results Tables Rankings Problems
Pdf versions: Results Tables Rankings Problems
08 Jul: WTL Presentation Dinner is at Oxton LTC (not in the tennis pavilion) on Friday 16 Sep 2011.
Club contacts will be emailed soon and will need to respond quickly as places are limited.
Each club will be given an option on 6 tickets (price not yet fixed but will be between £20 and £25 per head).
Options not taken up in time will be offered on a first come basis.
Click here for menu (there will also be a vegetarian option)
The live band will be
Pulse who play well known hits from the 60's and 70's followed by Harry's Disco.
08 Jul: Mixed Week 11 published: Results Tables Rankings Problems Registrations Contacts Revised Ladies Fixtures
Pdf versions: Results Tables Rankings Problems Registrations Contacts Revised Ladies Fixtures
1 Result card outstanding
03 Jul: Mixed Week 10 published: Results Tables Rankings Problems Revised Mens Div 2 Fixtures
29 Jun: Mixed Week 9 published: Mixed Rankings
26 Jun: Mixed Week 9 published: Results Tables 1 Men div 2 Result card still outstanding from week 6
Been away so have not had time to do rankings/Problems yet. There are penalties to apply.
17 Jun: Mixed Week 8 published: Results Tables Rankings Problems
Pdf versions: Results Tables Rankings Problems 2 Results cards still outstanding from week 6
8Jun: Mixed Week 7 published: Results Tables Rankings Problems 2 Results cards still outstanding from week 6
Pdf versions: Results Tables Rankings Problems
8 Jun: Registrations to date published. League Rankings 1985 fixed
8 Jun: WTL CM1 (Wirral Tennis League
Committee Meeting 1) will be on Mon 13 Jun at 8pm - Venue Neston. All
contacts have been advised
8 Jun: Reminder: Ranking restarts: Players can be ranked by club before they play. See rule 7
3 Jun: Mixed Week 6 published: Results Tables Rankings Problems
Pdf Versions: Results Tables Rankings Problems
27 May: Results Tables Rankings Problems published for week 5 Results pdf Tables Pdf Rankings Pdf Problems Pdf
20 May: Updated Results Tables Rankings Problems published for Week 4
19 May: Results Tables Problems f or week 4 published (1 card not received)
13 May: Contacts Results Tables Rankings Problems for Week 3 published (2 late not received)
10 May: Registrations as of today and Rankings for week 2 published
8 May: Oxton Fixtures at The Oval Pdf
8 May: Extract from WTL CM2 2010:
3.0 Any other business:
3.1 After receiving several complaints from various clubs Ken highlighted the need for all clubs within the
Wirral Tennis League to maintain the standards of their courts. As a minimum all courts should be presented for
play with a clean surface, clear lines and a correctly positioned & measured centre net cord.
8 May: Results and Tables for week 2 published. Registrations/Rankings still to be checked. There have been some problems but penalties not yet been applied. Problems will be published as soon as possible full checks made, maybe midweek.
04 May: Men division 2: Helsby 1 will be playing their home matches on 4 & 11 May and 8 Jun at Port Sunlight. Match Helsby 1 v Hooton 1 scheduled for Wed 29 Jun will be played on Mon 27 Jun at Helsby. Helsby have informed clubs as appropriate. Helsby home matches from 1 Jul will be on Mon evening (changed from Wed). Mens Fixtures V2
04 May: Request from Alderley to visiting teams/players: Please can you wear light colours as early season, as the light goes, it is difficult to seen players wearing dark colours. Alderley will also contact clubs as appropriate.
03 May: Winter League Tables published
28 Apr: Results & Tables for week 01 Mixed published. One card not received (penalty not yet applied). Not processed registrations & rankings yet.
10 Apr: All WTL 2011 packs delivered. Notice to all contacts emailed. West Cheshire Winter League Tables published
24 Mar: Pdf versions of fixtures published: Mixed Mens Ladies
13 Mar: Eventually found there was a problem with the software I have been using (1and1 websitebuilder) and that is why sometimes you cannot access a link. Their workround is to use FTP, now done. Please let me (glduk@yahoo.co.,uk) know if you have any problems accessing ANYTHING on www.wirraltennisleague.org. Thank you. Geoff
03 & 13 Mar: Ladies Fixtures 2011 and Mens Fixtures 2011 (Neston start time is 18.30)
02 Mar: Mixed Fixtures 2011 and Mens Fixtures 2011
25 Feb: Winter League Tables as at 25 Feb 2011 Sorted
3 Jan: Winter League Tables as at 30 Dec 2010
21 Dec: On flickr: 2008 Presentation Dinner Photos 2007 Presentation Dinner Photos 2006 Photos 2005 Photos
19 Dec: 2010 Presentation Dinner Photos on flickr 2009 Presentation Dinner & Other Photos on flickr
14 Dec: AGM 2010 Minutes republished updated with attendees not on original minutes. Mark Powers elected on to committee as no objections received. Welcome Mark. That still leaves one vacancy.
9 Dec: Mark Powers (Prenton) has volunteered for one of the committee vacancies. All club & committee contacts were informed on 4 Dec. His appointment will be ratified if no objections have been received by 14 Dec. That will still leave one vacancy.
9 Dec: Latest info I have for History of Committee. Please can anyone provide any further info / corrections (particularly those highlighed in yellow). Please send any info to glduk@yahoo.co.uk
4 Dec: AGM 2010 Minutes published. Please note that as a rsult of the AGM there are vacancies for 2 general committee members. All the current committee consider themselves totally neutral while on committee business and it would be good to have volunteers who also considered themselves neutral while on committee business. If you would like to join then please contact a member of the committee. Can any of the larger clubs suggest anyone? Normally there are only 2 committee meetings per year. For info current contacts are in Contacts & Links
28 Nov: Fixture secretary report (for AGM)
25 Nov: AGM 2010 Agenda. Reminder: Rule 2.1 Each club will be required to send at least 1 representative to attend the AGM (for the purpose of reaching a quorum, members of the EC will not be permitted to represent their respective clubs who will be required to ensure at least one other member attends). If any member club fails to provide a representative for the AGM they will be fined £10.00 for each team in the Mixed, Men’s & Ladies Leagues.
18 Nov: REMINDER: WTL AGM is Monday 29 November. Venue TBA. Please email me (glduk@yahoo.co.uk) if you have any problems accessing anything on website.
8 Nov: The WTL Presentation Dinner was well supported and all seemed to enjoy the dinner, presentations and disco. Many thanks to Mike Withy, who during the night, lent me 3 documents from the archives (Mike's loft). The documents generated a lot of interest: 1. 1985 League rankings 2. AGM 1985 minutes 3. 1988 AGM minutes. I have also put them under Rankings and Meetings/Minutes.
22 Oct: Presentation Dinner is on Sat 23 Oct Reminder of menu at Neston. Dress is optional: either smart casual or black tie. Time is 7 for 7.30. To ensure food is served at it's best please be prompt. 30 Sep: WTL CM2 minutes. AGM will be Monday 29 November at 8pm. Venue to be decided (Heswall has been offered).
21 Sep: WTL CM2 was held on 6 Sep at Oxton. Final Problems Results Tables. Minutes to follow. Presentation Evening: There may be some availability. Please contact Alison Adlard before weekend (see Details of email below).
30 Aug: Details of Presentation Evening emailed to all contacts: Details of email can be found here. Deadline for reply 4 Sep.
30 Aug: WTL CM2 will be held on Monday 6 Sep. Venue TBA.
7 Aug: Final Registrations / Rankings published subject to WTL CM2
30 Jul: Presentation Dinner will be on Sat 23 Oct at Neston. Details and allocation of tickets to follow soon
30 Jul: Week 14 Further Rearranged Fixtures published:
Div 1: Neston Champions - matches complete. Div 2: Any of 4 teams could still be relegated Div 3: RU still up for Div 4: Champions probably Birkenhead 2 Div 5: All decided Div 6: Reelection still to be decided Men: All decided
Neston 5 pipped Birkenhead 3 by 1 point to win Div 6. In the deciding match Neston 5 v Birkenhead 3 Neston won 2 sets 7/6 therefore one could say the division was won on a tie-break! Could hardly have been closer!
6 May: Website created and some week 1 data published
Work in progress