Club Tournaments 2011-2019
2019 Club Tournament
Organised by Iain Stewart and Dave T, Just Click THIS LINK to see the draw and final results. Club Finals day was on 8th September.
Ladies Singles – Jo Davis beat Patricia Pollard
Mens Singles – David Redinha beat Thomas Pollard
Ladies Doubles – Jess Pither/Dinah Rae beat Rita O’Regan/Angie Key
Mens Doubles – Andre Glucina/Antonio Sierra-Olmo beat Neil Dickson/John Thrussell
Mixed Doubles – Simon Sumner/Rita O'Regan beat Andre Glucina/Anja Merkel
2018 Club Tournament
Organised by Iain Stewart and Dave T. Club Finals day is on 2nd September.
Ladies Singles – Joannah Davis beat Susy Pettit
Mens Singles – David Redhina beat Fariss Barakat
Ladies Doubles – (Last update 2/9/18)Jess Pither/Rachel Lee beat Ann Potterton/Rita O’Regan
Mens Doubles – Iain Stewart/James Maddox beat Tony Denman/Colin Keeting
Mixed Doubles – Tony Denman/Hayley White beat Iain Stewart/Ann Potterton
2018 Jack Ellis Tournament (Mens Doubles)
Sunday 7th October 2pm start – organised by Phyllis Hadley. Congratulations to Andrew Prim for winning the Jack Ellis Mean’s tournament on a glorious sunny day that showed off the fantastic new courts well. Thanks to all 14 players for a lovely afternoon’s tennis and to Phyllis for organising.
2018 Anne Leegood Tournament (Ladies doubles)
Sunday 5th August 2pm start – organised by Neil Dickson. 12 ladies gathered in the baking sun for some excellent competitive tennis over 5 rounds. Scores were close with at least 7 in contention at one stage. Well done to Susie Hampson for winning this, just pipping Katarina to it. Many thanks to Neil for organising and all 12 ladies for some really great tennis (despite the heat).
2018 JIM & MARJORIE DENMAN Memorial Tournament (Mixed)
Sunday 21st October 1pm – organised by Tony Denman. The last Hove Park mixed doubles tournament of the year took place in ideal weather conditions. All 24 players arrived without any prompting and the afternoon proved to be very enjoyable throughout with some very even matches being played in a good, friendly but competitive environment. It was good to see so many former members watching – Monica, Shirley, Phyllis, Winnie, Brian & Betty were all present and brought back memories from the past. After some very close games the semi-finalists were Darren, Andy, Neil & James (Maddox) and Rachel, Jo (Whatley), Michelle & Sophia. Andy & Jo managed to get the better of Neil & Sophia whilst Darren & Rachel won through against James & Michelle in quite close matches. The final was very exciting with some good tennis being played and Darren and Jo proved worthy winners.
2017 Club Tournament
Organised by Paul Smith. Club Finals day is on 3th September.
Ladies Singles – Joannah Davis beat Rachel Lee
Mens Singles – Josh Pollard beat Fariss Barakat
Ladies Doubles - Susie Pettit/Jo Whatley beat Pam Martin/Dinah Rae
Mens Doubles Dan Curtis/Fariss Barakat beat John Bell/Stephen Milonas
Mixed Doubles - Tony Denman/Susie Pettit beat Martin Patrick/Dinah Rae
2017 Jack Ellis Tournament (Mens Doubles)
On Sunday 11th June 2pm start – organised by Phyllis Hadley (moved from 4th).
We have a new name on the trophy which has been played for since 1977 – Congratulations James Maddox. After five rounds of matches James came out on top with 26 points. The runner-up with 25 points was Andy Prim.
There was some impressive tennis played during the afternoon and everybody gave a good account of themselves. Thank you, Phyllis, for organising the event and to the several other members who came along to watch.
2017 Anne Leegood Tournament (Ladies doubles)
On Sunday 30th July 2pm start – organised by Neil Dickson. Another lovely afternoon in the company of the wonderful ladies of Hove Park. The Ann Leegood again produced some very classy tennis with very little between all competitors, so it proved to be a tight affair. Four players finished in a tied 2nd place with 17 points apiece – well done Margy, Claire, Morna and Sue Sinclair. However top of the tree with 20 points each were Angie and Pauline who ended up joint winners – well played to both of you.
2017 JIM & MARJORIE DENMAN Memorial Tournament
On Sunday 17th September 2017 members from various teams met to play in the annual Jim and Marjorie Denman memorial mixed doubles tournament. We started with six rounds of matches in which each player played in four rounds. The successful group winners were Jo Davis, Dinah Rae, Rita O’Regan and Margaret Oldfield from the ladies section and Darren Pollard, Stephen Milonas and Martin Patrick from the mens section. Steve Arnold and Thomas Pollard finished equal on games won but Steve kindly let Thomas go through. After two keenly contested semi-finals Jo Davis, Rita, Stephen and Martin went through to the final to play out two 10 point tie breaks to decide the winners of the tournament. Once again all four finalists played very well but just as in 2015 the winners were Jo Davis and Stephen Milonas.
2016 Club Tournament
Organised by Paul Smith. Club Finals day was on 4th September.
Ladies Singles - Joannah Davis beat Savi Aresenova
Mens Singles - Josh Pollard beat Tony Denman
Ladies Doubles - Patricia Pollard/Edith Jeffrey beat Penny Telford/Carmel O'Dell
Mens Doubles - Stephen Milonas/Thomas Pollard beat Tony Denman/Steve Frimpon
Mixed Doubles - James Maddox/Morna Fox beat Tony Denman/Rita O'Regan
2016 Jack Ellis Tournament (Mens Doubles)
On a Sunday 24th July 2pm start – organised by Phyllis Hadley.
Josh Pollard completed a winning double this weekend as he followed up yesterday’s success in winning the Brighton Parks men’s singles by coming out on top in this afternoon’s Jack Ellis Tournament. Phyllis arranged her usual picker mix of pairings and the 16 men played 39 games over 5 rounds. At the end Josh had won with 29 pts, with Alan Swift came second with 24 pts and then William Delabre, Iain Stewart and Simon Sumner all with 23 pts. Thanks to all that played, Phyllis for organising and all those who came along to watch.
2016 Anne Leegood Tournament (Ladies doubles)
Held on Sunday 3rd July at 2pm, organised by Neil Dickson.
A lovely afternoon was spent in a sunny Hove Park, well done to everybody. All 12 ladies played their part in making it an enjoyable Tournament to play in and also to watch. After 4 rounds of 8 games each, we were all able to sit down and enjoy Emma’s lovely cake. Carmel came 3rd with 19 pts, Winnie was 2nd with 20 pts and the winner this year was Emma Burnett with 21 pts.
2016 JIM & MARJORIE DENMAN MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
This was played on Sunday September 25th at 1pm – organised by Tony Denman/Mick Cox.
The points were added up and the winning eight were Penny, Pam, Patricia and Michelle from the ladies section and James D, Josh, Fariss and Stephen from the mens section. The semi-finals were good fairly close games which lead to Penny, Michelle, Josh and Fariss having the chance to play in the final. The outcome was that Josh gained sixteen points and beat Fariss by one point and Michelle won twenty points to beat Penny who gained eleven points. We now have two new names on the trophies as neither Josh (yes something he has not won!) and Michelle are both first time winners.
2015 Club Tournament
Organised by Paul Smith. Club Finals day was on 6th September.
Ladies Singles - Joannah Davis beat Rita O'Regan
Mens Singles - Josh Pollard beat Tony Denman
Ladies Doubles - Claire Poulton/Margaret Oldfield beat Susie Pettit/Pauline Keating
Mens Doubles - Simon Sumner/Ben Pugh beat Darren Pollard/John Etkin-Bell
Mixed Doubles – Darren Pollard/Angie Key beat Tony Denman/Jo Chopping
2015 Anne Leegood Tournament (Ladies doubles)
This Ladies Doubles Tournament was played on Sunday 28th June 2015 – organised by Neil Dickson.
We had 16 ladies this year, a record for recent years. A most enjoyable afternoon in the Park despite a short sharp shower. After 5 rounds of matches Debbie came out top with 27 pts. Our Runner-up was Michelle Mason with 25 pts playing in her first Club Tournament. Then in equal 3rd place were Carmel O’Dell and Rita O’Regan both with 20 pts. Thanks Rita and Emma for providing the Cakes and to Emma also for giving everybody that took part a notebook. The future of Hove Park Tennis club is bright indeed. Thanks also to those who came to watch, Jason and family. Tony and Brian Denman, Alan Swift, John Thrussell, Ian Lynch, Monica.
2015 Jack Ellis Tournament (Mens Doubles)
This was played on Sunday May 17th at 2pm – organised by Phyllis Hadley. Joint Winners – Martin Patrick and John King
After 5 rounds of matches the joint winners on 24 pts were Martin Patrick and John King. They were closely followed by John Thrussell with 22 pts and Matt Pither with 21 pts. Thanks to Phyllis for coming down from Yorkshire to oversee the Tournament and to Neil, Jason & Matt for sweeping all the lines beforehand. It was also good to see Brian, Darren, Margaret, Jo D and Monica with her special ‘Bread Pudding’ come along to watch.
2015 JIM & MARJORIE DENMAN MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
This was played on Sunday September 27th 1pm – organised by Tony Denman/Mick Cox. Congratulations to the Winners. Jo Davis and Stephen Milonas who beat Debbie Clarke and Fariss Barakat in the Final.
2014 Club Tournament
Organised by Paul Smith. Club Finals day on 7th September.
Ladies Singles - Joanna Davis beat Isla Tullock
Mens Singles - Martin Patrick beat Tony Denman
Ladies Doubles - Particia Pollard/Clare Poulton beat Sue Sinclair/Joanna Davis
Mens Doubles - Tony Denman/Paul Calcraft beat Steve Arnold/Alan Stacey
Mixed Doubles - Alan Swift/Joanna Davis beat Iain Stewart/Winnie Fox
2014 JIM & MARJORIE DENMAN MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
This was played on Sunday September 28th 1pm – organised by Tony Denman.
Stephen Milonas and Patricia Pollard won, runners up were Steve Arnold and Jackie Corbie
2014 Anne Leegood Tournament
This Ladies Doubles Tournament was held on Sunday 21st September 2014.
The winner this year with 25 pts was Claire Poulton closely followed in 2nd place by Carmel O’Dell with 23 pts and Pauline Keating in 3rd place with 22 pts.
2014 Jack Ellis Tournament
This was played on Sunday May 18th – organised by Phyllis Hadley.
The winner with 25pts was Dave T (who had previously won in 2012). Joint runners-up with 24pts were Neil Dickson and John Thrussell.
2013 JIM & MARJORIE DENMAN MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
This was played on Sunday September 29th
Martin Patrick and Winnie Fox were the winners, Des O’Dell and Jackie Corbie the runners up.
2013 Club Tournament
Ladies Singles - Sarah Barr beat Patricia Pollard
Mens Singles - Josh Pollard beat Tony Denman
Ladies Doubles - Sarah Barr/Ann Potterton beat Margaret Oldfield/Joanna Barton
Mens Doubles - Josh Pollard/Leon Silsby beat Steve Arnold/Jack Carina
Mixed Doubles - Josh Pollard/Carmel O'Dell beat Darren Pollard/Rita O'Reagan
2013 Anne Leegood Tournament
This was played on Sunday June 22nd. Joint winners were Patricia Pollard and Pam Martin
2013 Jack Ellis Tournament
This was played on Sunday May 19th, winner was Kai Jonas.
2012 Club Tournament Update
Last results.
Ladies Singles - Sarah Barr beat Patricia Pollard
Mens Singles - Josh Pollard beat Tony Denman
Ladies Doubles - Margaret Oldfield/Carmel O’Dell beat Patricia Pollard & Julia Bevan
Mens Doubles - Tony Denman & Callum T beat Darren Pollard & Ross Page
Mixed Doubles - Darren Pollard & Julia Bevan beat Tony Denman & Jo Barton
2012 Anne Leegood Tournament
This was played on Sunday 30th September. After 5 rounds of matches the winner for the first time was Patricia Pollard, with Lynne Jackson the Runner-up and Maddy Dunckley coming third.
2012 Jack Ellis Tournament
This was played on Sunday 2nd Sept - winner was Dave T (for the first time). Runner-up was Andy Prim and in 3rd place came Iain Stewart.
2012 JIM & MARJORIE DENMAN MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
Sunday 16th September. Won by Tony Denman & Sarah Barr.
2011 Club Tournament Results
The 2011 finals day was a great event for both the spectators and those who played. The eventual winners were:
Josh Pollard beat Tony Denman to take the men’s singles title. Likely to be the first of many!
Keeping it in the family Patricia Pollard lifted the ladies singles title.
Des O’Dell and Andy Primm came through a hard 3 sets against Farris Barakat and James Denman to be crowned mens doubles champions.
Patricia Pollard and Sasha Long became Ladies Doubles champs beating Rita O’Regan and Morna Fox.
Patricia completed a clean sweep when she ended up winning the mixed doubles with Des. The duel at dusk saw them seeing off a stiff challenge from Dave T and Elaine Luckly.
2011 Anne Leegood Tournament
Jointly won by Margaret and Julia
ARCHIVE - A trip down memory lane !
The Anne Leegood final from 1970. Brian Denman umpiring here, clearly disqualifies Lynn Patterson for wearing a tablecloth, the eventual winners Betty Morris and Monica Muschamp to this day feel it was the correct decision. Lynn left Hove the following year to form her own club, Rookery.
