The winter just gone was an incredibly successful one for Writhlington Tennis Club’s two teams playing in the Avon Winter Mixed League.

Writhlington First Team, playing in Divison 2B, were aiming for a successful Winter League campaign following on from being promoted from the late summer League before Christmas. During the course of the season, Writhlington Firsts have been top throughout.

Unfortunately, due to recent injuries and a lack of availability, Writhlington found themselves third in the League going into their final game of the season, away at Redland Green in Bristol. We knew that we needed to win at least 6-4 in order to finish top and be promoted as champions.

A strong team of Sarah, Alex, Nathan, and new member, Luis, got the job done, as they won a close contest, 6-4. This put us level on points at the top of the League with Bath Firsts. Writhlington should be promoted as champions on head-to-head results, as we have beaten Bath at home and away. Next season will see Writhlington playing in Division One, the top division in Avon.

Writhlington Second Team also had a great season, and finished second in division 5B – just two points behind Hanham Seconds. Coming second still means that we will be promoted to play in a higher division next year, which is great news for the club as we are moving onwards and upwards.

Jenny Perez