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Suspenseful Finals at RMA Sport National Wheelchair Tennis Series in Grantham

Ellis Crow — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 08:24:09 +0000

Glen Gent completed the RMA Sport National Wheelchair Tennis Series in Grantham with singles and doubles titles over the weekend.

The 13-strong mixed singles draw at Grantham Tennis Centre began with comfortable early wins for the leading players. As the competition progressed, Val Fisher and Helen Bond earned their places in the last four. Bond edged out Dan Metcalfe-Hall 6-3, 7-6(4) in the last eight, while Fisher made it back-to-back straight sets wins with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Gary Cox.

However, Gent and Philip Fielding were dominant from the start as they booked their places in the final. Runner-up in the last National Series tournament in Warwick, Fielding dropped just two games in his first match in Grantham. He subsequently beat Bond 6-0, 6-1 in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Gent recorded back-to-back 6-0, 6-0 wins to reach the final.

Referee Terri Scooper said of the RMA Sport National Wheelchair Tennis Series: “It’s a terrific opportunity for wheelchair tennis players to take part in events all across the country,”

“It was an epic match, went all the way to the third set which was a match tie-break.”

The final provided a much tougher contest for both players. Fielding made much the better start, but Gent would not relent. After winning a second set tie-break, he went on to take the deciding match tie-break for a 0-6, 7-6(5), (10-5) victory.

Referee, Terri Scooper said of the Mens Singles Final: “It was an epic match, went all the way to the third set which was a match tie-break.”

Gent and Fielding also met in the final of the doubles. Cox and Fielding dropped just one game en route to the final, beating Darren Whitlock and Metcalfe-Hall 6-0, 6-0 in the semis. Meanwhile, Gent again enjoyed successive 6-0, 6-0 wins as he partnered Ben Johnson-Rolfe to the title decider.

As with the singles event, the doubles final culminated in a deciding match tie-break. But once again Gent emerged victorious, joining forces with Johnson-Rolfe to win 6-2, 1-6, (10-7).

The 2017 RMA Sport National Wheelchair Tennis Series continues in Taunton this coming weekend, 10-11 June.

Future dates and locations: 2017 RMA Sport National Wheelchair Tennis Series

10-11 June: Taunton Tennis Club, Taunton
17-18 June: Gosling Sports Park, Welwyn Garden City
15-16 July: Liverpool Tennis Centre, Liverpool
11-12 August: The Shrewsbury Club, Shrewsbury
2-3 September: Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Stratford
22-24 September: Belfast Indoor Tennis Centre, Belfast
7-8 October: Scotstoun Tennis Centre, Glasgow
8-10 December: The Shrewsbury Club, Shrewsbury

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ITV Wales Evening News

Ellis Crow — Thu, 19 May 2016 08:42:00 +0000

RMA was pleased to be featured on the ITV Wales Evening News on Thursday 19th May at 6pm.

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WheelPower #TalkAboutTakingPart National Survey

Ellis Crow — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 10:39:39 +0000

WheelPower urge disabled people who use a wheelchair in everyday life, or who would use one for sport, to complete national #TalkAboutTakingPart survey.

#TalkAboutTakingPart

WheelPower, the national organisation for wheelchair sport today, Tuesday 9 February 2016, launch the ‘Talk About Taking Part’ survey to find out what can be done to help more wheelchair users lead healthy active lives and take part in sports like athletics.

Disabled people who use a wheelchair in everyday life, or who would use one for sport, are urged to complete the survey.

We are keen to find the views of those who don’t take part in any sport as well as people who already lead active lives. The survey aims to find to what extent wheelchair users are involved in sports and physical activities, and to understand any barriers to participation. It will guide WheelPower’s strategy and put access and inclusion as a priority for national sporting bodies.

WheelPower’s National Sport Director Chris Turner said “We’re looking forward to finding out what wheelchair users want from their sports or physical activities. Every response will help WheelPower work towards making wheelchair sport more accessible. This research will also be important in challenging sports bodies and retailers to provide more facilities for disabled people in the future. If you’re a wheelchair user, now’s the chance for you to talk about taking part and make your voice heard.”

Sport England’s Senior Disability Manager, Thomas Smith said, “This survey is a great opportunity for WheelPower to check in with its audience, and hear their views on sport and being active. Its findings will help WheelPower continue to offer its invaluable service and respond to new trends and behaviour. The more completed surveys it receives, the more informed it will be, and I would encourage people to promote and complete the survey.”

Take part in the WheelPower survey: http://bit.ly/TalkSurvey

Closing date: Friday 6th May 2016

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Croydon Wheelchair Rugby Taster Session

Ellis Crow — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 09:51:34 +0000

On the International Day for Persons with a Disability, come and try wheelchair rugby in Croydon!

When? Thursday 3rd December 9am – 11:30am

Where? Waddon Leisure Centre, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4RG

Contact Lauren Harris to register, or for more information, at lauren.harris@fusion-lifestyle.com

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BT Super Series Division 1

Ellis Crow — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 09:47:42 +0000

Congratulations to all who competed at the Division 1 Super Series at the weekend!

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BT Super Series 1 15/16: Division 1

Ellis Crow — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 11:07:24 +0000

Join GBWR at the opening weekend for Division 1 of the BT Super Series

The opening weekend for Division 1 of the BT Super Series sees the top 8 teams in the league competing. Entry is free and spectators are very welcome!

When? 28th – 29th November 2015

Where? Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Rd, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 9PP

More information:

Information pack

Team sheets

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Dorset Destroyers Vs West Country Hawks – New Video

Ellis Crow — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 12:33:29 +0000

Nick from The Dorset Destroyers shared some brilliant video clips from The Dorset Destroyers Vs West Country Hawks on Sunday October 25th 2015. Watch now.

https://t.co/nsgrGY2maM And this is why we buy @RMA_Sports Wheelchairs. You have to put your life in their hands

— Nick (@dorsetdestroyer) November 5, 2015

https://t.co/0LPAnajTje Another reason we like @RMA_Sports Rugby Wheelchairs — Nick (@dorsetdestroyer) November 5, 2015

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London Wheelchair Rugby Taster Session

Ellis Crow — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:49:30 +0000

Want to try Wheelchair Rugby? Have a go at Feltham Community College, Feltham, Middlesex this Wednesday!

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RMA Vida Featured on BBC’s Question of Sport

Ellis Crow — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:13:32 +0000

Check out Beth Tweddle in a RMA Vida on BBC’s A Question of Sport in association with our partner Warrington Disability Partnership.

Quick shot of @RMA_Sports Vida on a question of sport tonight @sdalton1969 pic.twitter.com/7LAX8CyoTX

— Lucie Johnson (@JucieLohnson) November 6, 2015

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GBWR Super Series – Division 2

Ellis Crow — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 16:32:49 +0000

Congratulations to all who competed in the opening weekend of GBWR Super Series for Division 2. Check out the league standings after the first weekend

Division 2 league standings after 1st league weekend 1.Bulls 2.Canterbury 3rd tied Burn, Ospreys, Hawks 6.Gloucester

— GBWR (@GBWRNews) November 8, 2015

Best in class .5 Dave Goddard 1.0 Richard Ingram 1.5 David Barber 2.0 Ed Larkin 2.5 John Parfitt 3-4 Ollie Mangion MVP Charlie Hetherington

— GBWR (@GBWRNews) November 8, 2015

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