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Waikato Masters – Expression of Interest
The Waikato Masters competition is taking place at Matamata on the 27th & 28th of May. This is a selection tournament for the Waikato and NZ Masters teams. If you have Masters at your club who are interested in being selected for the Waikato Masters Team this year (NZ Masters Teams taking place at HSTC on the 9th -13th September) then please encourage them to enter this tournament and also make themselves available to myself or Craig Endres 027 356 9299.
Squash: Blokes & Beers
Blokes & Beers says it all and this is a fun event for our men
Sign up now as it will be a cracker .
Squash Committee
Tennis Club Champs Finals
Club Champ Finals this sunday 15th Mat at CRC .
Lot's of jammed pack quality Tennis with raffles , refreshments and food available.
Get along to enjoy this as the weather is looking very promising
Tennis Committee
Cambridge Racquets COVID Update .
COVID PROTOCOLS UPDATE
Scanning into Cambridge Racquets club is no longer required.
From Tuesday April 5 there will be no requirement to use My Vaccine Pass.
Mask rules remain unchanged for indoor gatherings under the Red Alert setting.
The next review of the traffic light settings will be on April 4. It will review what colour each area of New Zealand sits in.
Tennis NZ have updated the guidance for tennis to reflect these changes and will make further updates to the https://tennis.kiwi/covid-19/ page after 4 April, please head to the website now for a summary.
If any paid up members that were effected by the Vaccine mandate and was not able to play due to no Vaccine Pass .
And felt this affected your membership
Please contact me directly to discuss- this will be a case by case scenario
Many Thanks
CRC Management
Rap Up -Jan 2022
Tena koutou,
Hello to all,Welcome back to the first edition of the Club Rap Up newsletter for 2022.We hope you’re all having or had a wonderful holiday break over the festive season
Vaccination passes required- ORANGE LIGHT FRAMEWORK (Reminder)As the season starts to approach us fairly soon we have a duty or care to our members & loved ones.We are doing another push to have our members double vaccinated so everyone can play sports.Cambridge Racquets Club is at the Vaccine Pass Rules for our Club, members & all visitors.From 31 January 2022, under the Orange light, Cambridge Racquets Club requirements will be:
1. A vaccination certificate known as "My Vaccine Pass “will be required to verify vaccination status
.2. Only members, staff, coaches & visitors who have a verified vaccine pass will have access to the club courts,clubhouse, bar & lounge areas and changing rooms.This applies to players/visitors 12 years and over. Under this age a vaccine certificate is not required
.3. To be able to book a court from Monday 31st Jan on wards, all players will need to have verification of a valid Vaccine Certificate.
4. Online court bookings through Pay2Play will remain mandatory.
5. Members who are unable to provide a certified Vaccine Certificate will have their club membership temporarily suspended until a Certificate can be registered in the club's membership profile.
6. All members, visitors will still need to use the Covid tracer apps to ensure that accurate record keeping is undertaken.
To be able to register your Vaccine Certificate members have the following options:- Email a copy to the Club Manager- Show your digital Certificate to an authorised Committee member, who will pass this information onto the club manager.Members’ personal health information will NOT be stored or recorded in the club systems.
All certificate documentation will be deleted once the system has been updated. (Box ticked in P2P)Cut-off date to submit: 31 January 2022
CRC JUNIOR SUMMER TENNIS HOLIDAY CAMPS
STILL CONTINUES as registrations are still open for the club's End of Term Tennis School Holiday Programme!
WHERE: Cambridge Racquets Club (Thornton Rd)WHEN: 24 to 28 Jan
WHO: Kiwi Tennis Waikato & Cambridge Racquets Club½ days offered
9am - 12pm each day$40 half day$150 half day week,
(Mon to Fri)Early Drop Off from 8.30am available Sign up Online via www.kiwitennis.co.nz - Holiday Programmeshttps://www.kiwitennis.co.nz/program/school-holiday-camps/?location=waikato& cambridge-racquets-club
CAMBRIDGE FAST 4 TENNIS SERIES Cambridge Racquets Club is happy to advise that the popular Friday Fast 4 Friday Singles Tennis competition will recommence on Friday 7 Jan 22’ & run through to the start of Feb.
There’s been some great matches over the 1st 2 weeks
Inquiries and to register:https://fast4.info Email: cambridge@fast4.infoFAST 4 -
TENNIS FORMAT Singles matches.Fridays during Inter-club hiatus 6PM to 8:30PM4 game sets.Regular let calls on serves hitting the net. Let's play on the serve.Short deuce, receiver chooses which side they receive the serve.5 point tie break at 3 games each. Sudden death in the tiebreak at 4 all.10 point match tie break at 1 set apiece.No sit downs between games.2 Matches per player per evening
Entries prioritised to non-Juniors, S7 to S11 grading’s per night
balls fee = $10
CRC Members, $15 non member
WELLINGTON GIRLS ROWING – CLUB ACCOMMODATION NEXT WEEK
The crew from Wellington Girls College Rowing are staying at the club-rooms from Thursday (27 Jan) through to Monday (31st Jan)The team will be using Squash Court 1&4 and the main lounge area for accommodation, the kitchen, and bathroom facilities over these periods.Please be considerate to our guests during the evening period, and we request that no squash court bookings are made after 7pm.
NEW TENNIS COURT- WORKING BEE
It’s that time again where we ask for volunteers to help pull up tennis courts 1 & 2 ready for re-surfacing come
Monday 8th Feb.Email: Deano at the office or MB if you're available to help, an idea numbers would be great to help for catering purposes
DATE: Feb 6th 2022 Sunday “Waitangi Weekend”
TIME: 7.30am
NEW TENNIS COURT TURF TO BE LAID MON 7th FEB
Tiger turf have confirmed that the new astro turf is scheduled for installation on the week starting 8th FEB &should be fully installed towards the end of the week (weather dependent)Courts 1, 2, 3 will be closed off to play during the installation for safety purposes.Please ensure that all players book courts through Pay2Play to secure courts over this period.
TENNIS TURF- FOR SALE Old Tennis surface will be available to purchase “Price TBC” so get in touch with Deano if you’re interested
Deano Herewini: manager@crc.org.nz
0273601660
EVENTS CALENDAR
Tennis & Squash committees will release a calendar of events soon, so watch this space
Ngā mihi
Deano
Fast 4s Tennis Series Results- Jan 7th 2002
Fast 4s Tennis Series- results for Jan 7th 2022.
First up session looked like a great success with plenty of court time.
See results and if your keen to join in then please click the link to register.
Friday evenings in Jan 2022.
Get the word out to any mates you have that would be keen for a
hit.
Contact Peter Bryant
https://fast4.info
Fast 4s Tennis Series- results for Jan 14th 2022
Fast 4s Tennis Series- results for Jan 14th 2022.
First up session looked like a great success with plenty of court time.
See results and if your keen to join in then please click the link to register.
Friday evenings in Jan 2022.
Get the word out to any mates you have that would be keen for a
hit.
Contact Peter Bryant
https://fast4.info
Club Manager
Cambridge Racquets Club
We are a community club based in Cambridge, providing squash and tennis for people of all ages and abilities.
We are proud of the top class facilities and programmes we offer to our community, and our strong member base and friendly atmosphere make the club the first port of call for squash and tennis in the region.An exciting opportunity is now available at our Cambridge club
If you have initiative, drive and commitment to the sport industry we want to hear from you.As Club Manager you will be responsible for the delivery of excellent member experiences.Through effective management you will increase membership numbers, maximise sponsorship opportunities, execute coaching programmes, and manage the day-to-day operation of the club.What we need from you
• Strong communication skills
• A passion for customer service
• Knowledge of squash and/or tennis
• Understanding of club sport and related issues
• The ability to understand and present financial information
• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliation, and an appreciation of month/ year end closing process
• Intermediate computer skills
• Experience with grant funding applications is a bonus!In return for your outstanding skills, you will get the opportunities to challenge and grow your career and contribute to the success of the Cambridge Racquets Club.
We will offer a competitive remuneration package and an exciting place to work.
This is a great career development opportunity. If you have any questions about the position.
Please contact Tracy Bowell on 021 189 0571.
For a copy of the job description, please visit www.crc.org.nz, or to apply please email your CV and cover letter to tracyabowell@gmail.com
Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 13th February 2022
What we offer
Welcome to the Cambridge Racquets Club website. We are physically located on the corner of Thornton Rd and Albert St, Cambridge, Waipa, New Zealand.
Our club is passionate about providing pathways for anyone to play - young or old. We are proud of the top class facilities we offer to our community, and our strong member base and friendly atmosphere make Cambridge Racquets Club your first point of call for squash and tennis in the region.
We have something for everyone. From our tennis men's and ladies leagues, to squash business house; or for those with a more competitive edge, our interclub teams and competitions are strong.
Our Club Manager Wayne is always happy to answer questions, so contact us today!
Club members can book a court online using Pay2Play, an online booking, payment and access system where you can book a court for a game at your convenience.
Simple instructions are given on the site. Club members – no fee.
Member Booking Instructions Click this link Pay2Play Booking Instructions 1.1
CRC MIDWEEK XMAS TENNIS TOURNAMENT 2021
Date: Monday, 6 December 2021
Venue: Thornton Road, Cambridge
Time: Registrations open at 8.30am Round 1
Briefing at 8.50am
Play starts at 9.00am, 2nd round arrive no later than 9.30am
Entry: $20 per player, payable on the day.
Closing date: Thursday 2 December 2021
Partner: Bring a partner or we can match you up with one
Games: Round Robin format played to time
Format: Morning Tea provided, followed by prizegiving. Feel free to accessorise in Xmas theme.
Contact: Wayne Peterson, e. manager@crc.org.nz
Cambridge Racquets Club AGM - 06 Dec 2021
The Annual General Meeting of the Cambridge Racquets Club was held in the Clubrooms Thornton Road on Monday 06 December 21' @ 6.05pm
Please refer to the meeting documents
Wayne Peterson
Secretary/Manager