Silly Christmas Hats Tournament ...

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Despite the forecast the night before saying sun and cloud, the organiser woke to grey skies and pouring rain! She quickly packed her bag with Christmas nibbles, an alternative form of entertainment along with tennis balls and racket, and optimistically headed up to the courts. The players arrived at the club with their fab silly hats but with the expectation of no play today. By the time they had meeted and greeted and played 2 quick rounds of charades, the weather was dry and brighter and play commenced. This event is as much about fun and laughter as it is about tennis skills but as always everyone is keen to get their best results so hats were momentarily put aside when battle commenced. The Draw of 5 rounds with players playing both with and against their competitors made for some close matches, and sudden death deuces finished quite a few games. The scores were close with most rounds ending 3-2. Once the tennis play ended Christmas refreshments as always were enjoyed. A couple of members unable to take part bowled up for mince pies and cheer, and judged the best Silly Hat. The winner of the Fun Tournament was Heather Bennett-Earle and close on her heels was Nicola Baker. Heather really should have gone to the casino in the evening as on a roll she also won the best Silly Hat.
It was all great fun, happily played in fine weather and in good spirit. Merry Christmas to all other tennis players may the snow not fall on your courts!