Hi Team Stony Tennis,

What an incredible start to the summer! Week 1 of the Team Stony Tennis Summer Camp was a massive success, and the courts were buzzing with energy all week long.

We were thrilled to welcome 150 children over five days. From complete beginners picking up a racket for the first time to seasoned players who play weekly, our coaches and assistants had a blast helping everyone develop and sharpen their tennis skills.

How the Days LookedTo make sure every single player got the absolute most out of their time with us, the camp was split into age and ability groups. We followed our popular daily rhythm designed to keep energy levels high and smiles broad:

• Morning: Two focused tennis sessions with an engaging multi-activity dynamic in the middle to mix things up.
• Afternoon: A repeat of the fun with new tennis drills and multi-sports action!

While skill-building is at the heart of what we do, as always, it’s the new friendships, laughter, and fun that truly brought the camp to life.

 The Friday Grand Slam Showdown

This year, we introduced a brand-new tradition: the Friday Grand Slam Showdown! It was the ultimate wrap-up to a wonderful week. Players split into teams, competed in fun challenges, earned points, and put everything they learned into practice while building fantastic team spirit.

Here are the final standings for Week 1:

A huge congratulations to Team Aussie for taking home the crown!

Stars of the Week:

While we love healthy competition, at Team Stony, great character and attitude come above all else. This week, we awarded our two Star of the Week prizes to Evie and Fyfe for showing outstanding respect, teamwork, and positivity all week long. Amazing job.

5 Weeks Left – Secure Your Spot!

The best part? We still have 5 more weeks of summer camps to go!

If your child wants to improve their game, make new friends, and take on the Grand Slam Showdown, we’d love to have them join us.

 Book your spot now: www.ssltc.co.uk/summercamps

We can't wait to see even more players falling in love with tennis over the coming weeks!

Happy tennising!

John Cavill
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Director of Tennis

Hi Team Stony Tennis,
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We have some exciting news to share from our junior competitors!

Our fantastic 9&U Team Stony recently made the trip over to Halton to compete in the latest round of the Bucks League.

Representing us on the courts were:

• Matteo
• Naomi
• Eli
• Mia

All of our players showed incredible determination, fantastic sportsmanship, and put on a brilliant display of tennis. It was a highly competitive day of matches, and every single point was hard-fought.
Here is how the final standings wrapped up:
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The Results

A massive congratulations to Halton on taking the top spot, and an equally huge shoutout to our squad for securing a superb second-place finish! Coming away with 10 points against such tough opposition is a brilliant achievement, and we couldn’t be prouder of how they represented Team Stony.

A big thank you to the parents and supporters who travelled with the team to cheer them on. Your support on the sidelines makes a world of difference!

Keep up the amazing work, team! We can't wait to see you back on the courts for the next round.

Happy tennising!

John Cavill
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Director of Tennis

Hi Team Stony Tennis,

It was fantastic to see such an excellent turnout at our Starter Tennis Tournament on Sunday 12th July — a truly brilliant day for everyone involved.

Our 8&U and 10&U events were packed with enthusiasm, determination, and some impressive tennis. A total of 8 young players took to the courts, showcasing strong rallies, great teamwork, and a wonderful spirit of sportsmanship from start to finish. The round-robin format proved to be a real success, giving every participant plenty of match play and the opportunity to put their coaching into practice.

Congratulations to our winners:
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8&U Champions
Winner: Elliot | Runner-up: William

10&U Champions
Winner: Felix | Runner-up: Nathan

A huge well done to all of our players for making the event such an enjoyable and exciting occasion. The confidence, focus, and positive attitude shown throughout the day were fantastic to see.
I’d also like to extend a big thank you to Coach Toby and Jan for running the event so smoothly, and to all the parents for your continued support on the day — your encouragement really does make a difference.

Our new competition format of timed matches with a “score as many points as possible” approach received excellent feedback. It helped players stay engaged, think tactically, and keep rallies flowing. We’ll continue to build on this structure to ensure our competitions remain fun, dynamic, and development-focused.

Stay Tuned for new dates.  We’ll also be introducing new challenges and match-play opportunities designed to help players grow in confidence, learn match etiquette, and apply their training in a friendly competitive environment.

We look forward to seeing many of you at the next event!

Happy tennising!

John Cavill
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Director of Tennis

Hi Team Stony Tennis,

There is a saying that tennis goes way beyond the court, that the friendships, experiences, and adventures it brings can shape a lifetime. Yesterday, we got to see that magic happen in real time.
With the wonderful help of Coach Shruthi, I had the absolute privilege of taking three of our junior club members to Wimbledon. None of them had ever been before, and to say the excitement was through the roof would be an understatement!

We managed to pack a lifetime of memories into a single, sun-soaked day. Here are a few of the highlights from our grand tour:

• Walk in the Footsteps of Giants: We explored the entire grounds, from a tour around Centre Court and Court 1 to sitting on the historical Court 18—the exact spot where John Isner defeated Nicolas Mahut in the longest tennis match in history.
• The Fun Zone: The kids got to test their own skills and burn off some energy playing the interactive games.
• Henman Hill Atmosphere: We soaked up the iconic hill vibes while cheering on Britain's own Arthur Fery as he defeated Flávio Cobolli in straight sets.

The absolute standout moment of the day came down to a 15-year friendship. I’ve known the coach of world-class doubles star Gabriela Dabrowski for a decade and a half. Thanks to that connection, we got to meet Gabby (the world No. 3 ladies' doubles player) and her partner Luisa Stefani, who are the second seeds this year!

Even better? Her coach invited our group to become their official "support crew" for their match on Court 2. We cheered them on loud and proud, and they won in spectacular style!
"This was the best day ever." — One of our junior members on the way home.

Hearing those words made the whole trip. These kids will remember this day for the rest of their lives, and I feel incredibly privileged to be able to provide them with this experience. Our goal at the club isn't just to teach proper forehands and backhands; it's to inspire the next generation and show them where this beautiful sport can take them.

Thank you to Coach Shruthi, to our incredible juniors for being such fantastic ambassadors for our club, and to all of you for being part of a community that makes journeys like this possible.

Happy tennising!
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John Cavill

Director of Tennis

Hi Team Stony Tennis,
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I just wanted to share what a fantastic morning we had last Sunday at Stony Stratford Tennis Club as we hosted the Bucks 8&U Division 1 event.
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It was brilliant to welcome 16 young players from Halton TC, Milton Keynes TC, and our two Stony Stratford teams. Over the course of just two hours, the players completed an incredible 48 matches, and the standard of tennis, effort, and sportsmanship was outstanding throughout.

For several of the children, this was their very first competitive event, which made it even more special to see their confidence grow with every match. Whether they won or lost, every player should be incredibly proud of how they represented their club

Congratulations to Halton TC, who finished as tournament champions. Our Stony Stratford A team secured a fantastic second place, with our B team finishing third, while Milton Keynes TC battled hard throughout to finish fourth.

I'd also like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped make the morning such a success. Special thanks go to Antonio, Katie, Jan, Sofia and Sofia for their fantastic support in keeping the event running smoothly. Events like this simply couldn't happen without assistants giving up their time.

Finally, thank you to all the parents, coaches and supporters who came along. Your encouragement from the sidelines created such a positive atmosphere and made the day even more enjoyable for every player.

It was a pleasure to see so many smiling faces on court, and we're already looking forward to hosting more events like this in the future.

Thank you for being part of such a wonderful tennis community.

Happy tennising!

John Cavill
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Director of Tennis