Page 45 - QARANC Vol 14 No 8 2014

It was that time of year again to face battle in the 2013 Inter-Nursing Services Tennis Tournament. Sadly the QARNNS were unable to raise a team so once again is was head to head with the reigning champions the PMRAFNS in a bid to win the QARANC title back, which was last held 2007!!
Our sprightly team consisted of; Lt Col Tess Grieves RRC (Capt) Maj John Liddel
Capt Laura Simpson
Capt Pat Wilson Cpl Butterfield Cpl Jessica Short Pte Gamma
Pte Trevillion
This year it was great to have some new players in the team who all gave sterling performances, leading to a nail biting finish! The day commenced with the Men’s and Ladies singles. In the Ladies match Capt Simpson fought hard but in the end the PMRAFNS proved too strong and went onto win the match. This year we had a new singles champion join the team and Pte Gamma, who had only recently picked up his racket after a considerable length of time gathering dust, played some excellent tennis securing a convincing win beating the PMRAFNS in two straight sets. Retiring for lunch with a 1-1 score it was all to play for in the second round!
Team Photo Left to right: Pte Gamma, Capt Simpson, Cpl Butterfield, Lt Col Grieves, Capt Simpson, Cpl Short (reserve), Pte Trevillion, Maj Liddell (reserve)
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Inter-Nursing Services Tennis Tournament 2013
In the Ladies doubles, two new players Cpl Butterfield and Pte Trevillion gave a valiant performance but were sadly outplayed by the PMRAFNS losing in two sets. Meanwhile on the adjacent court Lt Col Grieves and Capt Wilson teamed up in the mixed doubles and secured a convincing win beating the PMRAFNS in two straight sets, which resulted in a final overall score of 2-2 to each service. So it was time for the Tournament Referee to intervene and due to more individual games being won by the PMRAFNS they were declared the overall winners!
So, we are getting closer to winning the title back and the QARANC will look forward to a re-match in 2014. A great day was had by all and thankyou to our
Lt Col Grieves & Capt Wilson Mixed Doubles winners
kind supporters who faithfully cheered us on shouting encouragement from the sidelines and congratulations to the PMRAFNS for regaining their title for another year.
Lt Col Tess Grieves RRC QARANC Tennis Captain
Pte Gamma – Men singles winner
Cpl Butterfield – Ladies Doubles player
Pte Trevillion - Ladies Doubles player