Olney U12s Saracens Champions "Fifteen Under-12s boys from Olney RFC travelled very early Sunday morning to Saracens to compete in their annual tournament. It turned out to be the toughest tournament the boys had ever played . With teams such as Saracens , Wasps , Ruislip and Bury St Edmonds, the boys showed great strength and determination along with fantastic teamwork . They became Saracens Tournament Champions! This could not have been achieved without the support of all the parents , so a huge thank you goes out to them . It was a very happy Mothers Day for us mums! " - Sarah Brooks . Olney Tennis Club We 've enjoyed our best winter season for many years , and three teams were promoted . These included the new Mixed Bucks Vets, captained by Phil Anderson and they won all their matches , the Mixed A (captained by Eleanor Carter) and the Mixed C (captained by Lynda Baker). Olney entered a record seven teams and many played for the town for the first time. Olney Tearns' summ er Results Sponsored by Stephen Oakley and Co This summer season has seen the debut of our Aegon Team, comprised of our coaches and talented juniors. In their first match , they delighted the home crowd with some great tennis and came out convincing 7-1 winners. Olney 's stars were Gavin Fawell , Daniel Cornwell , Xavier Vale-Buisson and Nigel Willard . In the MK Knockout Cup , there were mixed results , coincidentally all against David Lloyd . The Mens A won thanks to Stephen Bateson , Xavier Vale Buisson , Daniel Cornwell and Freddie Guilmard. The Mens B were beaten by a strong team , despite the efforts of Chris Wright , Simon Barter, Phil Bennett and Les Folds. Finally, the Ladies C were knocked out after a big effort by Jo Walker, Cindy Parker, Anne Bacon and Jill Bradford. We are running a record 11 teams this season , so expect more than 70 members to play this summer! New Club Sponsor - Captain Carpet We are delighted to announce a successful and long standing firm has become a club sponsor , and will help us with our developments. We are not sure whether we will be switching from hard courts to carpet , but I am sure they would encourage it! American Tournarnents The April event went well , with a full entry and lots of sociable tennis. At the end, power couple Katie and Phil Bennett beat Freddie Guilmard and Lynda Baker. The next event is on Sunday May 18th at 1pm, but with a creative twist! Anyone who plays in a onesie or night clothes will enter a style special competition , so look out yours or your kid's outfits ! Enter in the clubhouse , or call Tim and Jo. Ceroc Night means dancing the night away , with a bit of help! Book now!! We are holding our Ceroc Night on Saturday 7th June at 7.30pm at the Carlton Club , Olney . It's always great fun, and fantastic dancers show us some rock and roll steps until there 's no stopping anyone! The evening includes a meal at £20pp and you can get tickets from Emma (01234) 241047, or Simon (01604) 696968 . --- Tuck Shop - Visit it on Saturdays from 9am Emma Maitland is running a tuck shop on Saturday mornings from 9am to feed all those hungry supporters and players of sports. So , head down to the tennis club next time you are near and enjoy tasty treats . Her bacon rolls and home-baked muffins are already legendary. Join Olney Tenni s Club Now spring is here , play tennis , enjoy fresh air, exercise and have a lot of fun at OTC . You can play in groups , or with your family and friends . Adult membership is under £2 a week , so what 's stopping you? Go to www.olneytennis.net for more information. 76 Phonebox Magazine