The IOMLTA Veteran Championships sponsored by PokerStars was concluded at the club on Saturday and Brian Walton, Chairman of the Isle of Man Tennis Association presented the prizes on behalf of the sponsors. Best match of the day was the Men’s Doubles O35Results – played Friday MS O75 final – Graham McFarlane (77) bt Bryan Sharp (81) 6/2 6/2. Other results MS O35 r/r winner Neil Ronan r/up Stuart Colligon; MS)45 r/r winner Craig Blackwell r/up Paul Coppell; MS O55 r/rwinner Peter Dunworth r/up Graham McFarlane; MSO65 Phil Bannan bt Terry Thompson 6/0 6/0. Doubles – MD O35 Neil Ronan/Rob Mason bt Craig Blackwell/Peter Dunworth 3/6,6/4, 10-8. MDO55 Phil Bannan/Colin Brown bt Anthony Morgan/Robb Orr 6/0 6/0; MXD O35Steve Falconer/Karen Faragher bt Ron Sibthorpe/Tania Thomas 6/1 6/0; MXD O55 Paul Jarvis/Linda Faragher bt Rob Orr/Sue Booth 6/3 7/5. Although the entry was a bit low this year there were some very good matches blessed with good weather. It is hoped that every entrant will encourage one extra player to enter next year. Thanks expressed to Ian Watson referee and Bryan and Pat Sharp as assistants.

Albany Club Coach, Ian Watson will be holding some summer camps during the TT period at a very reasonable cost. Monday 1 June 9am – 2pm – yellow ball players with match experience - ?12; Tuesday 2 , Wednesday and Thursday June 9.30am – 12.30pm – orange and green ball players ie 9yrs and 10yrs - ?8 per day; 1.30 – 3.30pm red ball 6-8yrs - ?7 per day. Contact Ian to book a place –e-mail ianwatsonpts@manxnet or tel. 496293.

Entry forms for the Albany Equiom Junior Open which will be held 4 – 11 July will be available at the club this weekend and will be sent to all clubs and schools.

British Heart Foundation – Isle of Man – held a round of fundraising tennis at the club on Wednesday with 20 players taking part and raising ?220. The winners were: Atchara Holmes and Rob Orr.