Sport

Finals day serves up a treat

Published

3 years ago

July 29, 2021

THE annual Pembrokeshire County Tennis Tournament was back with a bang this month with spectators blessed with glorious weather and some incredible matches.

Now in its 72nd year, 95 competitors entered the junior and senior tournaments which culminated in finals day at Haverfordwest Tennis Club on Saturday, July 17.

In all those years, Club President Brian Hearne said he could not remember a higher quality men’s final, which was contested between ex-Great Britain and Jersey’s most decorated tennis player Jeremy Cross and the club’s very own professional coach Tom Hole.

The Parade could well have been mistaken for Wimbledon with the standard on show, with Cross clinching the title Hole had won in the previous year.

Cross went on to add the mixed doubles trophy to his collection with the women’s singles champion Ceri Coleman-Phillips, who produced an unlikely comeback to beat Sarah Newman. Together they beat the holders Hole and Sarah Keogh in the final match of the day.

Hole picked up silverware in the men’s doubles with Nathan Jones as did Newman in the women’s doubles with partner Laura Davies.

Hole and Jones beat Laurie Haworth and Jack Britton, while Newman and Davies edged the experienced duo of Keogh and Jane Allen.

The junior tournament was just as hotly contested, with Robbie Stirling and Josie Hawke crowned the under 12s singles champions, while Levi Jones and Honey Johnston won the under 14s titles.

William Phillips won the boys under 16s crown, while Ned Rees-Wigmore and Jay Thomas won the under 12s boys doubles.

Club chairman Dean Richards declared the tournament a huge success, with “players having to contend with the heat as well as their opponents”.

“The tournament was well supported throughout the fortnight with crowds gathering every night to watch the matches in good spirit,” he said.

“A special mention to the Haworth family who came out in force to support their five entries.”

Mr Richards also thanked the tournament sponsors and umpires.

“Putting on a tournament does not happen on its own, there is a team of dedicated people to ensure it runs smoothly and is enjoyed by all.

“I’d like to thank tournament referee Tom Hole for all his hard work, ably assisted by Sarah Keogh who puts her heart and soul into the club.”

If you would like to give tennis a go, there are discounted memberships available for new players. Visit the club website or Facebook page. Alternatively contact membership secretary Sue Jones on 01437 711088.

Results in full:

Men’s singles

Jeremy Cross beat Tom Hole 6-1 6-3

Ladies singles

Ceri Coleman-Phillips beat Sarah Newman 1-6 6-4 1-0

Men’s doubles

Tom Hole and Nathan Jones beat Laurie Haworth and Jack Britton 6-0 6-1

Ladies doubles

Sarah Newman and Laura Davies beat Sarah Keogh and Jane Allen 6-2 6-3

Mixed doubles

Jeremy Cross and Ceri Coleman-Phillips beat Tom Hole and Sarah Keogh 5-7 6-2 1-0

Under 12s boys singles

Robbie Stirling beat Fynn Price 6-2 6-2

Under 12s girls singles

Josie Hawke beat Amelia Williams 7-6

Under 14s boys singles

Levi Jones beat Danny Thomas 6-2 6-2

Under 14s girls singles

Honey Johnston beat Charlotte Owen 6-2 6-3

Under 16s boys singles

William Phillips beat Tim Chadwick 6-3 6-2

Under 12s boys doubles

Ned Rees-Wigmore and Jay Thomas beat Sean Bolger and Fynn Price 6-2 3-6 1-0

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October 2, 2024

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HAVERFORDWEST Tennis Club’s ninth annual veterans tournament proved to be the most popular yet with a record 42 entries.

Running from 9 September to finals day on 14 September, players over the age of 45 competed in singles, doubles and mixed doubles competitions.

David Roch James beat Marc Thompson to claim the men’s singles title, while Liz Green edged Jenny Guard in the ladies’ final.

Marc was consoled in the men’s doubles, where he and partner Gwyn Scale defeated Louis Warren and Peter Brooker.

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Jane Allen and John Parker triumphed in the mixed doubles, beating Ruth Moss and Richard Davies in a hugely entertaining finale.

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Don’t miss Sport Pembrokeshire Awards nominations deadline

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3 days ago

October 1, 2024

Herald Sport

THE deadline for nominations for the Sport Pembrokeshire Awards is fast approaching.

Anyone thinking of putting a sportsman or woman, coach, club, team or organisation forward for any of the categories is urged to do so before the closing date of Sunday October 13^th.

The Awards will be held at Folly Farm on Friday November 29^th.

The award categories are:

Coach of the Year
Female Sporting Achievement
Male Sporting Achievement
Boys (U16) Sporting Achievement
Girls (U16) Sporting Achievement
Disability Sport Award
Junior (U16) Disability Sport Award
Unsung Hero
Club Organiser of the Year
Team Achievement of the Year
Junior (U16) Team Achievement of the Year
Young Volunteer of the Year
Club of the Year
Lifetime Achievement

An additional award announced on the night is the Schools Award, which recognises a local school which works extra hard to make sport and physical activity fun, inclusive, and innovative – and forges strong bonds with the local community.

Thanks go once again to the Awards sponsors, Valero, Pure West Radio and Folly Farm for ensuring that the celebration of Pembrokeshire sport can continue.

To make a nomination, go to: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/forge/index.asp?x=F53021F86D

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Division 4 West sees high-scoring affairs and tightly contested fixtures

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4 days ago

September 30, 2024

Herald Sport

THE latest round of matches in the division 4 west saw some high-scoring affairs and tightly contested fixtures, as the table starts to take shape early in the season. Neyland and Narberth Athletic continue to set the pace, while Llangwm’s struggles continued, and Teirw Crymych recorded a dominant win. Here’s a breakdown of all the action.

Llangwm 17-19 Dreigiau Emlyn

In a closely fought contest, Dreigiau Emlyn narrowly edged Llangwm 19-17. Llangwm put up a brave fight, with tries from Calum Jenkins and George James, both converted by Harry Makepeace, who also added a penalty. However, Dreigiau Emlyn’s scorers were not available, though their performance was enough to secure the victory. Llangwm, despite showing flashes of quality, remain winless after three games.

Pembroke Dock Harlequins 22-40 Neyland

Neyland continued their unbeaten run with a commanding 40-22 victory over Pembroke Dock Harlequins. Damien Miller was in fine form for the Quins, scoring two tries, while Ben Gibby also crossed the line. Ben Hathaway added a conversion and a penalty. However, Neyland proved too strong, with Ben Williams, Josh Watts, and Owen Hamer each contributing tries, while Oli Rothero starred with two tries of his own. Rothero also slotted over three conversions and three penalties, guiding his team to a comprehensive win and cementing their position at the top of the table.

St Davids 0-40 Narberth Athletic

Narberth Athletic dominated St Davids in a one-sided affair, winning 40-0. The scoring started early, with Harry Phillips and Shane Rossiter each scoring two tries. Harry Williams and Kyle Williams also crossed the line, while Rossiter’s reliable kicking saw him add five conversions. St Davids, who struggled to make an impact, were simply outclassed by a Narberth side that looks like serious title contenders after their second consecutive victory.

Teirw Crymych 42-21 Llanybydder

Teirw Crymych produced one of the performances of the weekend with a resounding 42-21 win over Llanybydder. Tomos Lewis led the charge with two tries, while Hedd Jones, Griff Lloyd, Luke Freebury, and Osian Thomas each scored a try apiece. Elgan Wilson was flawless with the boot, converting all six tries. Llanybydder did respond, with Osian Roberts crossing the line twice and Will Evans also adding a try. Roberts converted all three scores, but Teirw Crymych were too strong on the day, earning their first win of the season.