THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 32 DECEMBER 2012 Linda Pengelly, Lou Griffith & Kati Patterson. Inset: Maurice Broom & Mary King (middle) SUCCESS AT THE WORLD SUPER SENIORS It was fantastic to see some of our members have success in the CHAMPIONSHIPS World Super Seniors Championships played the next week. Lou Griffith and Katie 70’s singles and was runner up in Patterson represented Australia in the 70 Men’s Doubles partnering a in Umag, Croatia in the 65 year age group in the Kitty NSW player. Together with another September 2012. Godfree Cup and finished 5th from Kooyong member, Mary King, Maurie 21 participating countries. Linda was runner up in the 70’s mixed Some lucky Kooyong Seniors Pengelly played in the 70 year age doubles. Three medals is a wonderful members represented their country group for the Althea Gibson Cup achievement! This was Mary’s first WWW.AAMICLASSIC.COM.AU in an event which takes place and finished 2nd of 16 participating World Championship and she was annually in different countries. countries, going down to the USA, thrilled to make a final and being During the first week the World and won the silver medal. Week two presented with her silver medal. Team Championships are played saw Linda & her Western Australian with teams of four players selected partner, Helen Muir, make the semi Congratulations to the above in 5 year age increments from 60 to final of the 70’s doubles earning players who all enjoyed their 85+ yrs, from form and results of ITF them a bronze medal. Maurie Broom first visit to Croatia, enjoying Members tickets available through the KTLC website tournaments throughout Australia played in the 70 year age group the wonderful weather, very old and overseas, played the previous in the Crawford Cup and finished towns steeped in history and the year. The Teams event is followed by 8th. In the second week Maurie wonderful scenery to be seen the World Individual Championships won the Consolation event of the everywhere.

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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOO YONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 32 DECEMBER 2012 COURT THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. 012 marked the 120th year of operation in Australia in terms of Membership, facilities As a wrap up to 2012 I wish to thank my of Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Our Club and attractiveness to tennis players. We are Committee for their efforts during the year to ISSUE NUMBER 32 DECEMBER 2012 2 has such a rich history having hosted criticised from some quarters for attracting steer the Club in a direction that delivers the results that help support another wonderful many Davis Cup ties, was the permanent promising tennis players to our Club at the 120 years of history and to our hard working Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. home of the Australian Open up until the expense of their local club and for dominating administration who oversee the policies, rules 489 Glenferrie Road Grand Slam event moved to Melbourne tennis competitions in the State. and regulations of our Club with great skill and Kooyong VIC 3144 Park in 1988. Our iconic Centre Court and a It is true that many aspiring junior tennis dedication and to our Members I say thank Phone: (03) 9822 3333 Membership containing Australian tennis players are attracted to joining Kooyong you for your continued support of your Club Fax: (03) 9822 5248 royalty is why Kooyong is the spiritual home and it is true that our Club is representative whether that be through your participation in Website: www.kooyong.com.au of Australian Tennis. All of this made our 120th across most tennis competitions in the State, Club events both sporting and social or simply Email: [email protected] year Gala Dinner a celebration of the people however, it is wrong to say that we dominate and the events that define our Club and by all competitions and rather than criticise Kooyong via your casual use of the Club facilities. A Club ?NGO>GML ABN: 17 177 846 072 accounts it was a fitting celebration. for its attractiveness we wish to politely that is frequented by its Members is a Club 6 Reg. No: A0039994S suggest that clubs expend their energies on that is valued by its Members and that in turn

Tichy joined Max Walker to relive some Lesley and Bill also reflected on the 3 Success At The World Super of the memorable moments of his special developments that have made significant achievement. Kooyong what it is today. Double fault is the name given to a proposal making their own clubs attractive to their creates a great space and Club atmosphere we Tichy’s humor had the audience in The evening concluded with a final stitches of laughter as he relived some performance by Diva & Divo and a of the more memorable moments. spectacular finale to what proved to Following dinner, Max Walker be one of the great events held at interviewed Ashley Cooper and they Kooyong for many years. Seniors Championships years spoke about memories of Kooyong members rather than simply taking the can all enjoy. 120 including his win in the Australian Open to eliminate railway crossings along the here in 1957. t was a spectacular celebration of history, and recognition of They also spoke of his career highlights I Kooyong’s place as the ‘Spiritual that saw him win Wimbledon in 1958, Home of Australian Tennis’, when the become world number 1 in 1959 Club celebrated the “120 Year Gala and his subsequent journey on the easy route of criticising Kooyong. From a professional tour through the 1960’s. Kooyong train line. For Members, realisation Dinner” in the Kooyong Room on Friday 19th October 2012. On arrival, as guests Ashley today is a Board Member KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB mingled and reminisced, many took the of Tennis Australia and there was 5 A Message From The CEO opportunity to be photographed with opportunity to also get his insight into the Australian Open trophies that were where tennis is heading in the future. on display in the main foyer. Later in the evening Lesley and Bill competition perspective, our Club philosophy Merry Christmas and here’s to a happy Bowrey joined Max on stage and of the proposal stands to dramatically improve This provided an early reminder of an important part of Kooyong’s history discussed their individual careers as COMMITTEE and set the scene for a great night. well as their time when they joined When the evening commenced, the up as a doubles team and achieved incomparable Max Walker welcomed success winning the Italian Open. guests, and as ever in his role as MC, Lesley discussed her thirteen major entertained the audience with his titles including two French Opens and 5 President's Message traffic flow around Kooyong, making it much has been to help develop junior tennis players New Year! exuberance, energy and humour. Max membership of the International Tennis then introduced the vocal duo Diva & Hall Of Fame, while Bill reminisced Divo, the Founders of the ever-popular about his win in the 1967 Australian Photos from the 120 Ian Hill - President Pot-Pourri, and with their piano Open, here at Kooyong. Year Gala Dinner may be viewed on the website at accompanist, the group entertained the www.kooyong.com.au in the audience with an outstanding opening Members area. easier to enter and leave the Club. by blending youth with experience across performance. As the guests settled in to enjoy the wonderful hospitality, a magnificent Peter Carew - Vice-President film outlined the history of the Club. It 6 120 Year Gala Dinner reminded all guests of the journey from humble beginnings at Albert Park, on From newspaper reports the proposition all our teams, no better evidenced by the to times hosting the Australian Open, Davis Cup and Federation Cup, and the more recent AAMI Classic. It concluded Brian Capp - Vice-President that the Club is recognized today as one of the great tennis clubs of the world. President Ian Hill then welcomed the includes taking the train line underground composition of our State grade teams. Despite guests including tennis champions Ashley Cooper, Lesley Bowrey, Bill 8 Up Close And Classic Bowrey, Neale Fraser, Frank Sedgman, Des Hinsley - Treasurer Judy Dalton, Janet Young and Scott Draper. Ian shared his personal experiences of the Club with the Ian Hill President audience and noted the contributions of from Heyington station encompassing the opportunity to do so with the talent Committees past and present to make Kooyong the great club it is today. AAMI Classic 2013 David Temple then made a special presentation and spoke of the contribution to the Kooyong squash section of Brian “Tichy” McDonald Members of Committee Kooyong and Tooronga as underground at our disposal, our Club has chosen junior reaching the significant milestone of 1,030 games. A specially framed racquet commemorating the milestone was presented back to the Club and 10 Foundation News Adam Cossar stations along the route. The project would development over a pennant count. Thankfully 6 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 7 be funded in part by the sale of land freed some clubs have chosen a different route than 12 Grass Court Opening Cam Dickinson Richard Kennett up by taking the train line underground. these knockers and have sort advice from 14 Reciprocal Clubs Fiona Law Kooyong’s southern border would potentially Kooyong on how they too can attract and retain 8 Duncan McCulloch become home to a number of new neighbours members and what they can consider doing to 16 New Boardwalk Opens Margot McCluskey many of whom one would think would be secure their own financially sound future; advice 17 Annual General Meeting Darren O’Loughlin Kooyong members taking up the opportunity that we have freely and happily provided. Joe Dicks to be close to the Club they love. The idea of 18 Children In The Clubhouse eliminating the railway crossings isn’t new, Our Membership does include a number of Chris Brown - CEO however, the economic imperative to remove promising junior tennis and squash players 19 Muscles - The Story Of the bottleneck builds with time and inevitably including Richard Yang the Australian National ometimes it takes a special Ken Rosewall Committee Members may be contacted at any time through reception. the problem will be addressed. Kooyong title holder for the 14’s singles and Caleb milestone to make us stop and 19 World Ladies Squash Team Tennis Club will of course seek to influence Boland the Australian National 14’s doubles S reflect on what a magnificent Club any project so a double fault doesn’t lose us champion. Runner up in last year’s Kooyong we have at Kooyong. Such was the case 20 2012 Inter Club Wine Challenge PUBLISHERS the game set and match. Women’s Open event, a result which is all when the Club celebrated its 120th year the more remarkable given her age at that with a gala dinner in the Kooyong Room 21 The Racquet Club Courtside magazine edited by Daniel O’Neill Kooyong Members have enjoyed their most time, Destanee Aiava was runner up in the in October. In preparing for the evening, 22 Asia Pacific Tennis League active social calendar in many ways with a Australian National 14’s singles which was we drew on the resources to prepare Membership Enquiries number of Club managed events supported indeed impressive considering she is very films that highlighted the significant 23 Club Championships Kylie Polidano 24 by an increasing number of well patronised much bottom age for the 14’s. development of our Club to be what it TENNIS NEWS TENNIS NEWS [email protected] 24 Men's Pennant News social committee events. Our Social Committee, is today ‘one of the great Clubs of the Men's Pennant News Another Sucessful Season Women's Pennant News New Stars On The Horizon urther development of the junior In Grade 3, the Club had four teams In the Seniors grades, Barry Evans’ Grade Food & Wine, Crèche, RCH, Young Members, In the Australian National squash competition, F talent at the Club was the aim at competing and at the end of the season 3 team reached the finals before going xperience is a wonderful thing and In Grade 2, Kate Francis’ team looked Elle Dagres, teamed up with Ifeoma the start of the season and this was three of them managed to make down to Macleod in the semi final while E the Club was able to fast track the likely to get the chance to defend their Donnellan. definitely achieved during another the finals which was a great result James Tulloch’s Grade 4 team also made development of many of its junior title after another fantastic season only Tennis Enquiries world’. The reflections of our guests players across the Tennis Victoria to run into a Caulfield Rec side with Three of the girls were in their first busy Tennis Victoria Pennant season. considering the young players involved. the semi finals and lost to a dominant season of Pennant but they took all Hawthorn team. Pennant competition this season with other ideas in mind. With 14 of the Club’s 19 men’s teams Michael Wood’s team made the Tier 2 some tough competition at all levels. before them to storm into the final finishing fifth or better we can safely say semi finals of Grade 3 despite several We now turn our attention to next season It was great to see Natalie Baic, Lucinda before finally meeting their match in the 9 of the Club’s 10 teams finished fifth or McKillop, Kate Francis and Kerin Tulloch form of a Waverley representative team Taylor Flavell was runner up in the 19’s while our players were challenged to develop players being unavailable throughout and the new rules that must be taken 24 Women's Pennant News Squash and Bridge Clubs have been active and they reacted positively with some the finals which is a credit to all of the into consideration including one that only better and that included two teams that help future stars Stephanie Serafidis and playing out of Doveton. made the grand final in their respective Samyuktha Rajagopalan find their way fantastic team performances. players involved. allows each club to have two teams in All of the girls in this team had a great Cedric Mason any section. grades before going down to the eventual in their first season at this level. on the night including two former The Club also had some success in the The captain should also be congratulated winners in tightly contested finals. season and they should be excited about finals with Matthew Carroll’s Grade 1 on winning the Player of the Year award. The top grades have also been adjusted Daphne Mantzanidis’ young Grade 2 the opportunities that lie ahead next year. team going one better than in 2011 in the men’s competition so there will In Grade 1, Rebecca Leahy’s team made side battled their way through a tough Dexter Bonet’s Grade 3 team faced Luke a brave run to the final including a nail- season to finish in sixth spot on the Angela Woodruff’s Grade 5 team also had when they defeated an extremely only be two sections of Grade 1 and a solid season finishing in fifth position Sam Ejtemai was runner up in the 17’s age Chigwidden’s team in the semi finals during 2012 putting on a range of dinners, fund biting Tier 2 semi final win over Hepner ladder but there were some exciting talented MCC side to win the flag. three sections of Grade 2 which will push with two youngsters, Nicole Kaminsky and it was Dexter’s team who came out a lot of teams down through the grades. Place Indoor and looked in a winning results along the way. Back to back flags were also claimed on top in a high quality match between position in the final against Royal South and Erin Ronge, showing plenty of [email protected] by Chris Straford’s Grade 1 Seniors team some of the Club’s rising stars. Zoning will also start to occur in the Yarra before falling just short. In Grade 3, the Club fielded two young potential. Australian Open winners, Ashley Cooper and exciting teams that are eager to in another brilliant finals performance lower grades of the competition to try These great results, from some very 26 Junior Competition News Unfortunately Dexter’s team was knocked Michaela Capannolo was a pillar of improve and showed their potential while Bryce Mitchelson’s Grade 5 team and attract players into the competition young teams, have the Club well placed and Doug Bell’s Grade 5 Seniors team out by a powerful Wonga Park side in the while a 50+ Masters competition will be strength for this team all season but the throughout the season. Tier 2 quarter finals. continued improvement of young guns to continue to help develop our talented group. At the time of printing Courtside both were runners up after reaching their unveiled alongside a Men’s Open Doubles raisers and sporting events for Members and Destanee Aiava and Katerina Valos gave Both Olivia Green’s and Peta Valos’ juniors in this tough competition in 2013. respective grand finals. Many of the boys in these teams played competition for those not quite ready to teams finished in fifth spot on their move to the older age group. this team a real edge. Matthew Carroll’s team had their backs to Grade 5 or Grade 6 in 2011 and they respective ladders the wall throughout the finals series but took the step up in their stride and If you want any information on any of Georgiana Ruhrig, Sinead Disaya, Grace but both could easily and Bill Bowrey and International continued to find a way past their more several will be looking to continue that these changes please contact the Club on Nolan and Brittany Boys were also vital have played finals if fancied opponents week after week. momentum into the top grades at the 9822 3333. to keeping this team on track and the a few results went Club next year. captain, Rebecca Leahy, did a great job their way. Functions Enquiries our men and women’s teams are still alive in From Anthony Zafiris digging in We would like to congratulate everyone from time to time events that showcase our pulling it all together. for some memorable wins to the Along with Bryce Mitchelson’s Grade 5 involved with our Pennant teams in 2012 In Grade 5, side, who made it all the way through Cedric Mason Cup Also in Grade 1, Kate Antosik’s team Alexandra Bailey’s 27 captain’s consistency, the continued and we look forward to another great development of Will Kneale and Ricky to the grand final in an impressive run season in 2013. finished in third position on the ladder team had a Robertson and the enthusiasm of Scott for a team that nearly missed the finals and had to travel down to Hepner Place fantastic season Tennis Hall of Fame member Lesley McNamara, this side had it all and altogether, the Club also had two young Indoor in Geelong for their semi final and a very unique came away with the spoils. teams playing in the same grade on a where they were unfortunately beaten team as two Sunday afternoon. trying to defend their title from 2011. sets of twins, Kristina McArdle Club to the broader community and are to be the Asia Pacific Tennis League competition in Matthew Nickels’ Grade 1 side also had Alexandra and a fantastic season and were unlucky not Both teams were highly competitive Karen Kleverlaan’s and Romy Stephens’ but it was Alex Bielinski’s team that Madeleine Bailey to have their full side on the court in the Grade 1 teams weren’t far from finals and Paris and finals with Mitch Burman, who had been reached the finals before going down action as both finished the season in fifth in scintillating form, succumbing to injury. to the eventual champions from position in their respective sections. (Turner) Bowrey provided a reminder Springvale North. 27 Mid Week Ladies Report Below: Men’s Grade 1 Premiers. Below: Women’s Grade 1 Runners Up [email protected] congratulated for their efforts in extending the the Victorian Conference. The winners of each Inset: Men’s Seniors Grade 1 Premiers Insert: Women’s Grade 5 runners up activities and life of the Club to our Members. conference progress to a national final played that Kooyong is today a truly great Club. 28 The Pro Shop Design & Production The time honoured format of four President’s during the Australian Open at Melbourne Park The wonderful celebration was worthy Mustard Creative Media 28 Creche News Lunches each year timed and themed around taking in sides from around Australia and Asia. of our magnificent club. In closing our [email protected]

COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 year with the grass courts open again 24 25 major sporting events once again attracted On behalf of the Club I wish our teams the 30 Squash News good crowds and great speakers. best of luck and congratulate our Members for the enjoyment of Members, we look 31 Squash Pennant Profiles on their local, national and international forward to January with anticipation KOOYONG CORPORATE MEMBERS The jewel in our crown, the 26 lawn courts successes during 2012. of another magnificent AAMI Classic 30 32 Bridge News AAMI opened mid November on target and in featuring headline players including 32 Billiard And Snooker Report Australian Fabric Laminators superb condition and, in respect to feedback I wish to encourage all members to support Juan Martin Del Potro and local BUPA from Members, the opening day was reserved the 25th AAMI Kooyong Classic to be held in Australian hero Lleyton Hewitt. In our 33 Young Members Duncan Thompson Building Concepts for walk up play rather than a formal Members January 2013 by purchasing special Members final Courtside for the year, we extend Endeavour Shipbrokers tournament. However, the official opening of tickets and taking a day or two to enjoy 34 Kooyong Social Committee to Members best wishes of the season. Treasury Wine Estates the lawn courts took place a week later with the atmosphere around the Club and to see We hope all enjoy a safe and happy 35 Royal Childrens Hospital Auxiliary Montague Cold Storage the President’s Day tournament going ahead International tennis close up at your Club. Christmas and we look forward to a with over 100 participants. Unfortunately Colin Stubs Enterprises have assembled one Ozito Industries magnificent year again in 2013. 36 Wine And Food Society Staff Australia some Victorian tennis clubs and officials find of their best player fields in recent times so I encourage all Members to be a part of 37 Health Club News Zanity it necessary to knock Kooyong Lawn Tennis Chris Brown CEO Haymes Paint Club for what we are; the leading Tennis Club international tennis in our boutique event. 38 Diary Dates Currie Group

4 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 5 Tichy joined Max Walker to relive some Lesley and Bill also reflected on the of the memorable moments of his special developments that have made significant achievement. Kooyong what it is today. Tichy’s humor had the audience in The evening concluded with a final stitches of laughter as he relived some performance by Diva & Divo and a of the more memorable moments. spectacular finale to what proved to Following dinner, Max Walker be one of the great events held at interviewed Ashley Cooper and they Kooyong for many years. years spoke about memories of Kooyong 120 including his win in the Australian Open here in 1957. t was a spectacular celebration of history, and recognition of They also spoke of his career highlights I Kooyong’s place as the ‘Spiritual that saw him win Wimbledon in 1958, Home of Australian Tennis’, when the become world number 1 in 1959 Club celebrated the “120 Year Gala and his subsequent journey on the Dinner” in the Kooyong Room on Friday professional tour through the 1960’s. 19th October 2012. On arrival, as guests Ashley today is a Board Member mingled and reminisced, many took the of Tennis Australia and there was opportunity to be photographed with opportunity to also get his insight into the Australian Open trophies that were where tennis is heading in the future. on display in the main foyer. Later in the evening Lesley and Bill This provided an early reminder of an Bowrey joined Max on stage and important part of Kooyong’s history discussed their individual careers as and set the scene for a great night. well as their time when they joined When the evening commenced, the up as a doubles team and achieved incomparable Max Walker welcomed success winning the Italian Open. guests, and as ever in his role as MC, Lesley discussed her thirteen major entertained the audience with his titles including two French Opens and exuberance, energy and humour. Max membership of the International Tennis then introduced the vocal duo Diva & Hall Of Fame, while Bill reminisced Divo, the Founders of the ever-popular about his win in the 1967 Australian Photos from the 120 Pot-Pourri, and with their piano Open, here at Kooyong. Year Gala Dinner may be viewed on the website at accompanist, the group entertained the www.kooyong.com.au in the audience with an outstanding opening Members area. performance. As the guests settled in to enjoy the wonderful hospitality, a magnificent film outlined the history of the Club. It reminded all guests of the journey from humble beginnings at Albert Park, on to times hosting the Australian Open, Davis Cup and Federation Cup, and the more recent AAMI Classic. It concluded that the Club is recognized today as one of the great tennis clubs of the world. President Ian Hill then welcomed the guests including tennis champions Ashley Cooper, Lesley Bowrey, Bill Bowrey, Neale Fraser, Frank Sedgman, Judy Dalton, Janet Young and Scott Draper. Ian shared his personal experiences of the Club with the audience and noted the contributions of Committees past and present to make Kooyong the great club it is today. David Temple then made a special presentation and spoke of the contribution to the Kooyong squash section of Brian “Tichy” McDonald reaching the significant milestone of 1,030 games. A specially framed racquet commemorating the milestone was presented back to the Club and

6 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 7 2013 AAMI Classic Another big server on his way to Kooyong in 2013 is Canadian youngster Milos Raonic. The 21 year old has worked his way up the rankings this year to find himself just outside the top 10 at number 13.

JANKO TIPSAREVIC

Janko Tipsarevic has had a wonderful year by any measure and with a ranking of 9 you can safely say he has continued on from his 2011 form. He started the year by making the TH final of Chennai and also made the 25 ANNIVERSARY semi finals in Marseille before losing to Djokovic in the quarterfinals of Dubai. he AAMI Classic will celebrate 25 This year he started with a quarterfinal He had a fantastic clay court swing wonderful years in January and loss to Roger Federer at the Australian highlighted by a run to the semi finals MILOS RAONIC it’ll be fantastic to see Australian Open and then made the final in at the ATP Masters in Madrid where he Ttennis legend, Lleyton Hewitt, Rotterdam, again losing to Federer, lost to Federer after defeating Djokovic The rising star started the year back to his competitive best at Kooyong. before capturing his 10th tour level title in the quarter finals. brilliantly with a win in Chennai over Tipsarevic and he continued that form The 2011 AAMI Classic winner has when he won in Marseille. Tipsarevic then helped Serbia to win the recovered from his most recent surgery through to San Jose where he lifted Through the European clay swing he ATP World Tour Team Championship title another ATP World Tour title when he on his foot and is looking forward to in Dusseldorf before losing to Almagro another big Australian summer and the was able to retain his Estoril Open title defeated Denis Istomin. by defeating Richard Gasquet in the in the fourth round at Roland Garros. year ahead. The following week he again made a good final and then fell in the semi finals of Having returned to form late in the year He lifted his third ATP World Tour title in run this time in Memphis as he made the with some impressive wins, including the ATP Masters 1000 Madrid to Tomas Stuttgart by beating Juan Monaco in the final before losing to Jurgen Melzer. the scalp of world Berdych before losing final before reaching the final in Gstaad His European swing included a semi number 10 Juan to Federer again in and made semi final appearances later final appearance in Barcelona before Monaco, to regain his the French Open in the year in Bangkok and Vienna. making quarterfinals in both Canada and spot in the top 100, quarterfinals. Joining Tipsarevic at the AAMI Classic Hewitt was buoyed Cincinnati before the US Open. for the first time will be Argentinian about his chances of At Wimbledon, Del Later in the year he was able to make Juan Monaco who has been extremely competing with the Potro lost in straight the final in Japan where he lost to the world’s best players in sets to David Ferrer consistent over the past six years. home town hero Kei Nishikori who will LLEYTON HEWITT JUAN MARTIN Del Potro 2013. but returned four Five top 30 finishes over the past six also join the field here at Kooyong after ‘By the end of the weeks later to win years highlights that consistency and an exciting year. the Olympic bronze year I played some Monaco now finds himself ranked The Japanese star reached a career high The last of the seven players named so sense it will be a fantastic spectacle really good tennis and medal with a win number 12 in the world after reaching a ranking of 15 in October and his ranking far needs no introduction as he is a fan as Melbourne gears up for the obviously knocked over Novak Djokovic. career high of 10 earlier kin the year. currently sits at 19. favourite here at Kooyong and someone Australian Open. off a couple of top Australian crowds love to watch play. 30 players in the He continued that He lifted the Vina del Mar title with a win His year started with a fantastic result at Another exciting initiative in 2013 will last couple of weeks form through the over Carlos Berlocq and then went on to the Australian Open where he reached Marcos Baghdatis is currently ranked 36 be a free fan day on Tuesday January and then, you know, North American make the semi finals at the ATP Masters the quarterfinals, after defeating Tsonga in the world but is capable of beating 8th hosted by first ever winner, Pat it was good to beat summer where he 1000 in Miami where he lost to Djokovic. in the fourth round he eventually lost to anyone on his day. Cash, which will get the Classic off to a Monaco, a top ten JUAN MONACO reached the semi Andy Murray. great start. After helping Argentina to a Davis Cup His year has included a semi final player only three finals at the ATP World weeks ago,’ he said. win over Croatia, Monaco then went on Nishikori then reached quarterfinals in appearance in Sydney and Zagreb to The day will be in in support of Tour Masters 1000 Cincinnati and the to win the title in Houston where he Newport, Atlanta and at the London get him off to a great start and then he Challenge Cancer. ‘So that gives me a lot of confidence quarterfinals at the US Open where he beat John Isner in the final. Olympics to show his consistency made the quarterfinals in Munich before that you can still go out there and match lost to Djokovic on both occasions. throughout the year before having a making another semi final in Tokyo and A kids’ day will also be held on Friday, it with the best players in the world.’ He then lost the final in Stuttgart to great run later in the year where he again in Stockholm. January 11th, when all children under 16 He also won the title in Basel by Tipsarevic and followed that up with reached the semi finals in Kuala Lumpur will be admitted free if accompanied by Hewitt will be joined in the AAMI Classic defeating five-time winner Federer in the another title when he defeated Tommy This excitement machine could rip an adult (limit two children per adult). field by world number 7 and 2009 US and then becoming the first Japanese final to lift his fourth title of the year. Haas in Hamburg. player the tournament’ history to lift the his shirt off at any moment and the Open champion, Juan Martin Del Potro. Cypriot fans are sure to be here in great Tickets are on sale through The crowd at Kooyong will be excited to trophy in Tokyo. The big Argentine was the 2011 ATP Monaco’s year was rounded out nicely numbers as they have in the past. Ticketmaster on 13 6100 and all Comeback Player of the Year as he see this giant in action especially now when he won another title in Kuala His energy on the court was a highlight event information is available on that he is back to his devastating best. Lumpur with a victory over Julien last year and we are sure to see more of With one spot open in the line up for www.aamiclassic.com.au. captured two titles and reached another January’s AAMI Classic you can already final and four semi finals. Benneteau in the final. that this January.

8 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 9 FOUNDATION NEWS FOUNDATION NEWS

Kooyong will again host the state’s best 10 year olds for the 2012 Wayne Arthurs Cup. ooyong’s Richard Yang and Caleb Caleb paired with singles runner up The tournament, again supported by K Boland were the big winners when Cole Ingram to defeat Kody Pearson and the Kooyong Foundation and in recent they travelled to Sydney recently for Moerani Bouzige in the final 6/2 6/4. times by AAMI, is a fantastic event for National the Optus Spring Nationals. Richard Yang also made the semi Victoria’s emerging tennis athletes and Richard Yang is a part of Tennis final of the doubles with his partner, a great chance for them to soak up the Australia’s National Academy and won Matthew Romios, while Mike Vaughan atmosphere at the ‘spiritual home of his very first 14s Nationals title after lost a tight semi final in the 14’s Australian tennis’. Starting on Saturday Titles For defeating Queenslander Cole Ingram doubles with his partner, Daniel December 15th from 9am, the Wayne 6-3 7-6 in a hard-fought final. Nguyen, against Caleb and Cole in a match tiebreaker. Arthurs Cup hosts around 64 junior Despite dropping a set in both the players and will conclude with the finals Yang and quarter final and semi final, Richard Another highlight was the continued being played on Sunday December 16th was able to steady himself in both great form of Kooyong’s Destanee Aiava from around 1pm.The Wayne Arthurs matches and make it through in who went up to the 14’s Nationals Cup is played between 16 teams from impressive fashion before taking the seeded number 4 at just 12 years of age metropolitan associations and country final in straight sets. and made a great run to the final. Boland regions and forms part of Tennis Victoria’s “Richard used his impressive court After defeating top seed Maddison Regional Teams Events calendar craft to secure another National title, Inglis in the semi final, Destanee lost a providing teams competition for players his first in the 14s age group,” said tight encounter with Kimberley Birrell from the 10/U age group through to the Caleb Boland (right) with Tennis Victoria’s Player Development 6/3 6/3 in the final despite giving her 18/U Country Cup event. The mixed partner Cole Ingram. Coordinator and former Kooyong State opponent two years advantage. teams round robin format, now in its Grade player Emily Rea. Inset: 14’s National Destanee will now take part in the Asia sixth year, was dominated in its first two Champion Richard Yang. “He is a fighter who really loves the Pacific Tennis League with the Kooyong years by Waverley Tennis who won the Below: Destanee Aiava competitive battle and fights hard to side set to kick off their campaign on inaugural event in 2007 by defeating (left) with Kimberley Birrell get over the line,” Rea added. November 11th at Kooyong. Bayside TA and defeated Eastern Region In the 14’s Doubles it was Kooyong’s Congratulations to all of the Kooyong Tennis in 2008. Last year’s winner was Caleb Boland that went on from his 5th juniors who participated in the Spring North Suburban Junior Tennis Association placed finish in the singles to go on and Nationals! who defeated Bayside-Moorabbin in the win his second consecutive National final. The Club is again looking forward Doubles title. THE WAYNE ARTHURS CUP to hosting the Wayne Arthurs Cup and Members are encouraged to come down and see the talented junior players on 15th-16th DECEMBER 2012 show in early December.

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ommencing February 2013, the Kooyong Foundation will host monthly Hot Shots days C in the stadium on the first Sunday of each month. Each program will run from 2pm to 4pm in the afternoon and Members are encouraged to bring young family members aged between three and eight to participate in this fun activity and learn the basics of the game. Coaches will run the children through a series of programs designed specifically toward young players starting out and will give every encouragement to the children to see tennis as an enjoyable activity. Further information will be available on noticeboards, the website and via email regarding arrangements early in the new year.

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Opening Seeking the right independent advice, The Club’s grass court season is up and is as safe as a good second serve. running yet again. Call today for a complimentary review. Many Members took the opportunity to play on the grass courts on Saturday the 17th of November despite some rain delaying things in the morning. The ground staff have returned the courts in excellent condition and the Members can again look forward to them playing extremely well over the next six months. The official opening of SMSF Setup or Transfer - Save $1,100! the grass was celebrated with the President’s Day on Sunday the Hurry! Expires 30th June 2013 (Just before tax time) 25th of November as over 100 Members took part in a mixed round robin before coming up to the Clubhouse for a drink and a bite to eat. It was a beautiful day to be on the grass and everyone enjoyed a relaxed game while meeting some new Members. Along with As one of Australia’s leading SMSF specialists, our Advisers are the Club Championships, these types of social tennis days are a accredited and experienced as “Specialist Self Managed great chance to meet other Members while having a game on the Superannuation Fund Advisors” (SSA™) as designated by grass courts. Keep your eye on the website and noticeboards for the details of all the upcoming social tennis days. SPAA – Australia’s peak SMSF body. At Maddern, SMSFs are a ‘centre of excellence’ where our Chartered Accounting division and our Private Wealth division combine for a seamless client outcome. We manage over 300 SMSFs with combined assets of circa $1bn.

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ne of the benefits of Club membership is having access to Oover 45 reciprocal clubs worldwide. This is a special opportunity to enjoy the support and services offered by those Thinking clubs when away from Kooyong. To take up this special opportunity, Members should obtain a letter of introduction prior to travel, which can be arranged by contacting the Club on 9822 3333. Members must present a letter of introduction authorized by the CEO to of taking the reciprocal club on arrival and produce a membership card if requested. Details of all reciprocal clubs can be found on a trip? the website at www.kooyong.com.au.

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New K O O Y O N G L A W N T E N N I S C L U B Boardwalk ANNUA L G E N E R A L M E E T I N G he Annual General Meeting of the The results of elections were confirmed as follows: Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club was • Ian Hill elected unopposed as President for Open held in the Kooyong Room on the T 3 years 25th October 2012. President, Ian Hill Access to courts 44 to 49 welcomed all attending and delivered • Peter Carew elected unopposed as Vice has been made easier with the the one hundred and twenty first report president for 3 years construction and opening of a of the Committee to the meeting. boardwalk to the north of the courts near • Duncan McCulloch, Joe Dicks and Adam Cossar elected to fill the vacancies for the Gardeners Creek. The new boardwalk He outlined another successful Club noting continuing achievements, which remaining Committee positions connects the car park near court 43 provide opportunities for members and to the car park east of court 49. the continued development and support There are gates at the northern end of the game of tennis. Ian also outlined

of courts that allow improved access the achievements of some of our young ™ and avoid interruption to play. The players in both tennis and squash on boardwalk also completes a circular the national and international circuits The magic is in the mix path around the entire property. and the ongoing programs of the Kooyong Foundation. Treasurer, Des Hinsley presented the financial reports for the year ended 31 July 2012. The meeting closed with acknowledgement of the grounds staff for the excellent condition of the grounds and property including the gardens.

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in the clubhouse As we celebrate 60 years since Ken Rosewall won the Kooyong encourages Members to bring guests to enjoy Australian Championships here at Kooyong, it is perfect the Club and welcomes all families. It is necessary to offer a timing that a book has been released to commemorate his great career. Having won 12 Grand Slam singles titles timely reminder that Members are responsible for all guests and attention and helping Australia win the Davis Cup in 1953, 1955 and is drawn to the need to make sure that children remain in the company 1956, Rosewall then turned Pro and continued to have a of parents at all times when at the Club. It is expected that all guests, and celebrated career. He was ranked in the top 20 players in in particular children, act at all times with courtesy toward others using the world for more than 25 years which is testament to his the Club and ensure that the experience is favorable for everyone. Under longevity in the sport. no circumstances are children permitted to be unattended around the ‘Muscles’ – The story of Ken Clubhouse and action will be taken should that occur. Rosewall, Australia’s little master of the courts, has been released and Members may be interested in picking up a copy for Christmas.

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n October 11th Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club hosted the Inter Club Wine The Racquet Club, with its elegant Challenge. Teams (14) from some and comfortable setting, is the of Melbourne’s finest Clubs were perfect location for your next represented, with members from the OUniversity Club, Athenaeum Club, Australia Club, party. Entertain your colleagues, Royal South Yarra Tennis Club, the RACV Club family or friends with one of our and of course Kooyong. The evening started on the balcony with a selection of canapés and a set price packages. Our specially glass or two of the La Zona Prosecco. designed dinning packages offer Following a brief introduction by the M.C, Terry excellent value and will cater for Fraser, and a reminder of the competition’s rules, all your needs. a line up of 4 white wines were presented to be assessed blind in 20 minutes. The selection was Contact Melinda or Jenny on terrific but tricky, with wines representing some of the classic wine regions of Australia, Italy and 9822 3333 who will help you plan Spain. Before the main course, a selection of 4 your Christmas celebration. red wines was served and assessed. A Shiraz/ Grenache blend from the Cotes du Rhone, a Central Otago Pinot Noir, a Sangiovese from Tuscany and an older Shiraz from the Pyrenees made up the selection. A delicious main course was then served and a mystery wine poured for a final taste off. While our guests were enjoying the cheese course, the tasting sheets were scored and results were announced. The “Cellar Dwellers” team from the Royal South Yarra Tennis Club was declared the winner. Although the competition was tough, the teams representing Kooyong did extremely well, with the “Kooyong Classiques” finishing 4th and team “En Tout Cas” finishing 8th. The dinner was the culmination of months of preparation and secrecy and our kitchen staff did not disappoint, delivering a sumptuous 4 course meal served by our very dedicated function staff who in turn also poured and later polished more than 1000 Riedel glasses. Congratulations to all the Kooyong representatives for attending the training sessions and the event including Greg Baker, Ken Wheat, James Kewley, Marg Bristow, Geoff Pullen, Stephen Jelbart, Bert Armstrong, Tony & Cathy Hancy, Rob Welch, Tony Miach and Peter O’Callaghan.

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20 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 TENNIS NEWS Club Championships

After record entries for the Club In the women’s event we are sure to see Championships again in February, we some of the rising stars hope to take their now look forward to another wonderful chances against the top echelon of players event on the Club’s famous grass courts. at the Club. Destanee Aiava was the big ASIA PACIFIC story coming out of last year’s event From the Open events to the junior and she is another 12 months into her events, the Club Championships provide development and fitter and stronger so she all categories of membership with is sure to be a threat for the title. the opportunity to play for glory at an appropriate standard. It’s also a great There are also a number of other chances Daniel Byrnes TENNIS LEAGUE opportunity for Restricted members to including the experienced Kate Antosik, play on the grass courts, something they former winner Adriana Szili, Premier don’t often get to do until their Playing League star Belinda Woolcock and last ennis Australia’s new team tennis membership comes through. After year’s semi finalist Michaaela Capannolo. competition, the Asia Pacific celebrating two new champions, Daniel The next tier of players developing through T Tennis League, has kicked off and Byrnes and Molly Polak, in the Open the Club include Brigitte Beck, Annabelle Kooyong’s two teams have started in Singles events last year, will we see the Andrinopoulos, Katerina Valos, Danielle fine form. baton change hands again in 2013 or will McIntyre, Alana Parnaby and Romy The men’s competition comprises six we see Daniel or Molly defend their titles? Stephens, amongst others, so it will be teams and each team will play each interesting to see if any of these girls can The challenge to the men’s crown is sure take that next step. other once before the top two teams to come from the likes of 9-time winner clash in the final. Kooyong’s men’s team, Jay Salter, 2011 winner David Bidmeade, John and Sally Peers would also be clear captained by David Bidmeade, played the last year’s semi finalist and Premier League favourites if they were able to play in the Dingley Dingoes in the first round and star Andrew Coelho, rising stars Mitch event. It’s also great to watch the Club’s came away with a hard fought 4 rubbers Burman and Will Kneale or maybe even AIS juniors take part in the under 12, under 14, to 2 victory. Andrew Coelho and Jay scholarship holder Andrew Whittington if under 16 and under 21 events while there Salter showed the way in this quick fire it happens to fit into his busy tournament is also an opportunity for social players to format to get the men on the board. The schedule. The development of young stars enjoy the atmosphere around the Club in second round was the clash of the titans Marc Polmans, Daniel Nolan and Daniel events that suit their standard. as the men played the Liston Seagulls Nickels, amongst others, will also be who feature some of Australian tennis’ interesting to see as we look to see who Entry forms were sent out with Courtside biggest names including Sam Groth and will step up to take the mantle from the but can also be picked up from the Club or James Lemke. The match was tied at two established stars at the Club. downloaded from the website. rubbers apiece after singles but it could easily have been three rubbers to one to

Kooyong if Andrew Whittington had made it past the more fancied Groth in an epic encounter. The doubles both Middle Years Sports Campus went Liston’s way but the Kooyong side felt they were right in the match and @Box Hill Senior Secondary College could definitely challenge them if they got another opportunity. Andrew Coelho and Jay Salter again showed their class in the singles while Andrew Whittington’s match showed he belonged at this level. The third round saw the men take on a tricky Waverley Warriors side featuring some very talented players including Nima Roshan and young gun Jacob Grills. Andrew Whittington, Andrew Coelho and Daniel Byrnes all had solid wins in singles to ensure the side got over the line again. With two rounds to go the men should make the final as long as they beat the bottom two sides, Bundoora and Donvale, and Liston defeats Dingley. Michaela Johansson teamed up for a In the women’s competition, the Kooyong dominant win while Kate Antosik and Winner of Tennis Australia’s John Newcombe Medal for side started with a solid 5 rubbers to Molly Polak got the job done in a match 1 win over the MCC Demons side as tiebreak. With two rounds to go the “Most Outstanding Tennis School 2011” Belinda Woolcock, Michaela Johansson, Kooyong girls should make the final with Molly Polak and Michaela Capannolo a match against the Waverley Warriors Developed in accordance with ITF Guidelines and Tennis Australia won their singles. The girls then had the and Belgrave Rangers to come. The final bye in the second round before facing of the Asia Pacific Tennis League will be Middle Years Sports Campus @Box Hill Senior Secondary College provides a dangerous and talented Frankston played at Kooyong on Friday the 30th of students with an outstanding academic and tennis program. side and despite being 2 rubbers all November at 7pm and hopefully there’s Michaela Johansson and For enrolment enquiries and further information please contact: after the singles, it was all Kooyong in a big crowd on hand to get our teams Andrew Coelho starred in the doubles as Belinda Woolcock and over the line. the Asia Pacific Tennis League Head of School - Philip Whelan - 9895 1128 Director of Tennis - Elizabeth Peers - 0432 667 822 (14Times Winner KLTC Women’s Singles Champion) ENROL NOW Dunloe Ave. Mont Albert North Ph: 9895 1127 22 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 TENNIS NEWS TENNIS NEWS

Men's Pennant News Another Sucessful Season Women's Pennant News New Stars On The Horizon

urther development of the junior In Grade 3, the Club had four teams In the Seniors grades, Barry Evans’ Grade F talent at the Club was the aim at competing and at the end of the season 3 team reached the finals before going xperience is a wonderful thing and In Grade 2, Kate Francis’ team looked Elle Dagres, teamed up with Ifeoma the start of the season and this was three of them managed to make down to Macleod in the semi final while E the Club was able to fast track the likely to get the chance to defend their Donnellan. definitely achieved during another the finals which was a great result James Tulloch’s Grade 4 team also made development of many of its junior title after another fantastic season only players across the Tennis Victoria to run into a Caulfield Rec side with Three of the girls were in their first busy Tennis Victoria Pennant season. considering the young players involved. the semi finals and lost to a dominant season of Pennant but they took all Hawthorn team. Pennant competition this season with other ideas in mind. With 14 of the Club’s 19 men’s teams Michael Wood’s team made the Tier 2 some tough competition at all levels. before them to storm into the final finishing fifth or better we can safely say semi finals of Grade 3 despite several We now turn our attention to next season It was great to see Natalie Baic, Lucinda before finally meeting their match in the our players were challenged to develop players being unavailable throughout and the new rules that must be taken 9 of the Club’s 10 teams finished fifth or McKillop, Kate Francis and Kerin Tulloch form of a Waverley representative team and they reacted positively with some the finals which is a credit to all of the into consideration including one that only better and that included two teams that help future stars Stephanie Serafidis and playing out of Doveton. made the grand final in their respective Samyuktha Rajagopalan find their way fantastic team performances. players involved. allows each club to have two teams in All of the girls in this team had a great any section. grades before going down to the eventual in their first season at this level. The Club also had some success in the The captain should also be congratulated winners in tightly contested finals. season and they should be excited about finals with Matthew Carroll’s Grade 1 on winning the Player of the Year award. The top grades have also been adjusted Daphne Mantzanidis’ young Grade 2 the opportunities that lie ahead next year. In Grade 1, Rebecca Leahy’s team made side battled their way through a tough team going one better than in 2011 in the men’s competition so there will Angela Woodruff’s Grade 5 team also had when they defeated an extremely Dexter Bonet’s Grade 3 team faced Luke only be two sections of Grade 1 and a brave run to the final including a nail- season to finish in sixth spot on the Chigwidden’s team in the semi finals biting Tier 2 semi final win over Hepner ladder but there were some exciting a solid season finishing in fifth position talented MCC side to win the flag. three sections of Grade 2 which will push with two youngsters, Nicole Kaminsky and it was Dexter’s team who came out a lot of teams down through the grades. Place Indoor and looked in a winning results along the way. Back to back flags were also claimed on top in a high quality match between position in the final against Royal South and Erin Ronge, showing plenty of by Chris Straford’s Grade 1 Seniors team some of the Club’s rising stars. Zoning will also start to occur in the Yarra before falling just short. In Grade 3, the Club fielded two young potential. and exciting teams that are eager to in another brilliant finals performance lower grades of the competition to try These great results, from some very while Bryce Mitchelson’s Grade 5 team Unfortunately Dexter’s team was knocked and attract players into the competition Michaela Capannolo was a pillar of improve and showed their potential out by a powerful Wonga Park side in the strength for this team all season but the throughout the season. young teams, have the Club well placed and Doug Bell’s Grade 5 Seniors team while a 50+ Masters competition will be to continue to help develop our talented were runners up after reaching their Tier 2 quarter finals. unveiled alongside a Men’s Open Doubles continued improvement of young guns Destanee Aiava and Katerina Valos gave Both Olivia Green’s and Peta Valos’ juniors in this tough competition in 2013. respective grand finals. Many of the boys in these teams played competition for those not quite ready to teams finished in fifth spot on their move to the older age group. this team a real edge. Matthew Carroll’s team had their backs to Grade 5 or Grade 6 in 2011 and they respective ladders the wall throughout the finals series but took the step up in their stride and If you want any information on any of Georgiana Ruhrig, Sinead Disaya, Grace but both could easily continued to find a way past their more several will be looking to continue that these changes please contact the Club on Nolan and Brittany Boys were also vital have played finals if fancied opponents week after week. momentum into the top grades at the 9822 3333. to keeping this team on track and the a few results went Club next year. captain, Rebecca Leahy, did a great job their way. From Anthony Zafiris digging in We would like to congratulate everyone pulling it all together. for some memorable wins to the Along with Bryce Mitchelson’s Grade 5 involved with our Pennant teams in 2012 In Grade 5, captain’s consistency, the continued side, who made it all the way through and we look forward to another great Also in Grade 1, Kate Antosik’s team Alexandra Bailey’s development of Will Kneale and Ricky to the grand final in an impressive run season in 2013. finished in third position on the ladder team had a Robertson and the enthusiasm of Scott for a team that nearly missed the finals and had to travel down to Hepner Place fantastic season McNamara, this side had it all and altogether, the Club also had two young Indoor in Geelong for their semi final and a very unique came away with the spoils. teams playing in the same grade on a where they were unfortunately beaten team as two Sunday afternoon. trying to defend their title from 2011. sets of twins, Matthew Nickels’ Grade 1 side also had Alexandra and a fantastic season and were unlucky not Both teams were highly competitive Karen Kleverlaan’s and Romy Stephens’ but it was Alex Bielinski’s team that Madeleine Bailey to have their full side on the court in the Grade 1 teams weren’t far from finals and Paris and finals with Mitch Burman, who had been reached the finals before going down action as both finished the season in fifth in scintillating form, succumbing to injury. to the eventual champions from position in their respective sections. Springvale North. Below: Men’s Grade 1 Premiers. Below: Women’s Grade 1 Runners Up Inset: Men’s Seniors Grade 1 Premiers Insert: Women’s Grade 5 runners up

24 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 25 AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB CEDRIC MASON CUP fantastic day was had by more playing a round robin format throughout Cup and that was quietly handed across than 80 kids from both Kooyong the afternoon, it was fantastic to see to the Kooyong kids who had a win on Aand Royal South Yarra as we the kids from both clubs enjoying each the day. Thank you to Tony Joubert, Julian celebrated the great Cedric Mason at other’s company despite the competitive O’Donnell and all the kids from Royal Kooyong recently. Cedric’s contribution to streak shining through at various stages. South Yarra who participated in the day junior tennis at both clubs over the years The day was completed after a BBQ and and the kids will no doubt be looking has been enormous and he has always a drink and the presentations were made forward to the return match next year. championed the development of junior to the various court winners.There was tennis. With ten courts filled with kids also the small matter of the Cedric Mason

It’s great to see so many Sebastian Loader-Oliver’s Section Tania Szwarcberg’s Section 11 team 1 team continues to lead the way will finish top two and they are of the kids continuing their with the boys finishing the season in joined in the top four by Gabriel development in our junior second spot on the ladder and they Lennon’s Section 11 team so they will play Hugh Davenport’s Section may yet face each other in the semi teams this season as well as 1 team in the semi final. finals or even the grand final. the Club having a handful Hugh’s team finished in third In Section 13, Patrick Shortall’s team of kids representing the spot on the ladder and will be will finish either second or third and Bayside Association in the dangerous with a full strength line will be looking forward to experiencing up on the court. a finals campaign together. Junior Pennant. Also in Section 1, Calum Bennett’s Congratulations to all of the players There are also a large number team has finished in fourth spot on and parents for another very of our kids participating in the ladder, which is a fantastic effort successful season and we look tournaments across the state and considering most of the kids in this forward to seeing you all back on the even interstate which is fantastic team are playing at this level for the court in February. experience for all involved. first time. The current Bayside Regional Tennis They will, however, face the tough Association season has just finished task of a semi final against the all Tournament Success its home and away rounds and the conquering Dendy Park side that has finals are about to begin and we We continue to hear about a lot dominated this competition for quite of our kids having successes in have plenty of teams in contention. some time. the tournaments around the state On Saturday mornings, Natalie In Section 2, the Club has had two very and wanted to make mention he Midweek Ladies teams have again represented the Club IBG Insurance Brokers Ronge’s Section 1 team will finish competitive teams sitting in the top of a few who sent their photo in recently. Pictured is Alexandra T well throughout the year as the current Bayside and Waverley in third spot on the ladder and will four for the majority of the season. competitions come to a close. be hoping to defeat Carmelite in Bailey and Coco Swansson who Free Insurance Program Health won the main draw Optus Junior the semi final. Michael McKay’s Section 2 team will On Tuesday mornings in the Bayside Regional Tennis Association, Check for Kooyong Lawn Tennis finish in third spot on the ladder Tournament events in Bendigo Stephanie Fry’s Section 1 team has finished the season in second spot Andrew Argyrou’s Section 1 team and will play Black Rock in the semi in the Under 16’s and Under 12’s on the ladder and heads into a semi final against Coatesville with the Club Members respectively. Congratulations to winner moving through to play St Finbar’s in the final. In Section 2, will also play finals having finished finals while Tom Meysztowicz’s team Priscilla Kiernan’s team finished in third spot on the ladder and had a We can advise & arrange a broad range of in fourth spot on the ladder while both girls and to all our juniors look likely to finish in fifth spot on who have had big wins recently! marathon match in the semi final, also against Coatesville, but they general insurance including: Kristofer Hyde’s Section 1 team only the ladder which is a great result pulled through to win and now face Dendy Park in the grand final. just missed out having finished in considering all the boys are playing On Wednesday mornings, also in the Bayside Association, Young Sook • Retail, Office & Business Packages fifth spot. at this level for the first time. Edington’s team played in Section 1 and finished in sixth spot on the • Construction & Warranty ladder.On Thursday mornings the Club has teams in both the Bayside • Public & Products Liability In Section 2, Sam Waddell’s team In Section 3, Henry Marcel’s team and Waverley Associations. Jo O’Donoghue’s Section A team finished the • Home Building & Contents will finish the season on top of the season in third spot on the ladder and won a great match in the first won their match in the last round to • Farm Packages ladder having dominated all season final against Beaumaris Lawn and go into the preliminary final full of give themselves a chance to sneak • D&O & Professional Indemnity and they should win the flag if confidence. Sue Lester’s team also played in Section A and finished in into the top four but have to hope seventh spot in a very competitive section while Sally McIlraith’s Section • Corporate Travel everything goes to plan. 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Anne AFSL No. 32671 Fitzpatrick’s B Grade 1 team finished the season in second spot and will and could make it an all-Kooyong Griffith’s Section 4 team will finish hoping to defeat the top side, Eley Park, to move straight through to the final if they win their semi final. just one spot below them. grand final.The Club also has three teams in the middle of the MEMRLTA Ronnie Schwarz ANZIIF (Mem), GAICD, MBA,B.Com season on Tuesday mornings with Jo O’Donoghue’s and Rebecca On Sunday mornings the Club has In Section 7 it’s great to see Lachlan Diedrich’s Section A1 teams sitting in sixth and seventh respectively. Email: [email protected] built up three very strong teams in Goller’s team set for finals action In A4, Sandra Daly’s team is currently in tenth spot on the ladder but Section 1 which shows how well the having finished in second spot on the there’s a long way to go in their season. juniors at the Club are developing. ladder. 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26 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 27 AROUND THE CLUB Crèche News Kooyong International Tennis Academy

driana, Gill, Sue, Marie and Karen continue wo of our rising stars in Gemma of what is required to achieve their full Ladies Clinic Program – Monday 9:30- Seeley, 14, and Codey Gunn, 11, had potential. There is an exciting era ahead 11:30am & Wednesday 9:30-11:00am to provide a caring, happy and fun an exciting morning with Leyton for those players who want to put their T The ladies clinic program is always popular A environment for members’ children and Hewitt as part of the AAMI classic launch. hand up and be challenged and step out of grandchildren in the crèche, allowing those their comfort zone. Programs are tailored and there are limited spaces available. This members to make the most of Kooyong’s After watching them play, he was really to the individual needs after assessment is a great environment for players whom impressed and thought they had a great The facilities. and are designed for during the day and may want to return to tennis after a break, future ahead for Australian tennis. We have after school. are a beginner or a competition player right On any weekday morning, from 9.15am, there seen some of our young Academy players up to section 1 and Pennant. The ladies are a maximum of 20 children achieve some great results in the past Squad Pathway Program /Travelling clinics involve technical, tactical and fitness in the crèche, with at month. Players such as Michael Commings, Teams based activities to meet the individual Pro Shop most 6 babies under 18 13, has improved his Australian Open group abilities. Bookings are now taking At the beginning of Term 1, we announced months. There are lots Ranking from 848 to 714, Ted Williams, place for term 1, 2013 13, 753 to 669, Josiah Roach, 14, 729 to the new Performance, High Performance New Kooyong Summer range of different activities 709 and Ricky Robertson, 19, 165 to 129 and Elite Squad Program. This was a lengthy Boot Camp Tuesday 6.30am -7.30am to do, both inside and will drop even further in the coming process and has seen a great response from and out, such as the players. We have a real direction for If you are looking hit a lot of tennis balls, Latest Summer tennis fashion; weeks, Codey Gunn, 11, 891 to 745 and get the heart rate up and be challenged painting, drawing Gemma Seeley, 14, who has just come players to progress their tennis based on Lacoste, K-Swiss, Fila, Head. their commitment and taking responsibility physically this is the program for you. In New gym attire; Leluu, 2XU. New and collage, dressing back from injury has gone from 571 to this hour you will work with others and up, playing with 560, to name a few. We have some really for their outcomes. 2013 will also see the racquets & racquet bags. Gift further development of these programs motivating coaches to push yourself to your dolls, cars and trains talented players coming through and are limits and hopefully have fun with others vouchers also available. very excited with the depth of 10-14 and taking players away to country and as well as riding bikes, interstate tournaments. Players during while doing it. Standard is no barrier, all playing in the sandpit year olds who are starting to understand is required is your effort to achieve your Brand new range of Head, Wilson, what it is like to train like a professional. this time can gain a lot of experience, and climbing and sliding outcome. Please note that we will be Babolat & Volkl racquets. This is largely due to the injection of self confidence and knowledge in further on the play equipment. developing their skills and enjoyment, with having boot camps running from Mon 10th new elite coaches such as Ross Belman Dec- Thurs13th and Monday 17th Dec- SPECIALS About 10.15am, the children (level 3 Spain) who this year came off other players. enjoy eating their morning tea Thurs 20th Dec for those wanting to work the WTA tour after 7 years of travelling, Hot Shots 3 - 7 Year Old Program off that overdosing on Xmas breakups and Head Backpack Was $99 Now $59 together. Wayne Smith (TA Elite) former Tennis preparing for the New Year. Please call the Victoria head coach, Gregg Gun who is Other initiatives for 2013 will see the Head Mostercombi Tennis Bag Was With their children happily settled office early if interested $169 Now $109 Head Combi Bag just completing his TA Elite coaching further development of the “Tennis Hot and playing in the crèche, mums, along qualification and is very experienced Shots” Program which will be promoted Clinic Programs During School Holidays Was $109 Now $69. with some dads and grandparents, play having travelled overseas assessing the throughout the summer of tennis. Tennis tennis, go to the gym, do a Pilates direction of junior tennis, Alessio Barbieri Hot Shots is the fun way for kids to learn We have 5 clinics over the holiday break Buy a Wilson Juice for $249 or which include 2 in December and 3 in class, or just have a coffee, chat or who is an advanced Italian coach and how to play tennis. Smaller courts, nets, January incorporating the AAMI Classic Wilson Steam tennis racquet for read the newspaper in the bistro. worked in Spanish academies, Sesan racquets and low-compression balls make $269 and receive a free Oyeniyi is a former ITF travelling coach learning easy and gives younger players and the Australian Open. Please go to the web site www.kitacoaching.com to find all racquet bag valued at $129. The crèche operates during school terms, from and fitness expert and Adam Bak who is the chance to serve, rally and score right 9.15am to 12.00pm on Mondays to Thursdays an advanced coach producing great results from the first time they play. Program times details and sign up procedures. Kids Shoes 20% off for all of and from 9.15am to 12.15pm on Fridays. The with our young players. With all the above include Mon 4-5, Tuesday 10.30-11.30, For all your coaching needs please call December. annual family registration fee for both 2012 and ingredients we are really looking at further Thursday 12-1, Friday 4-5, Saturday 8-10. Shane in the office on 98246860. Glenn, 2013 is $75, with a session fee of $12 per child. developing our full and part time programs Other times can be made available if you Shane, Silvia and all the coaching staff We WILL price match for Members* where players get to train not only as have friends that would like to enjoy the hope you have a great break and enjoy the For more details and to arrange a tour, please an individual but together as a team, sessions together. All times are subject to (Conditions Apply). tennis in January! contact the Pro-Shop. motivating each other in developing a class numbers. New students who sign up RESTRINGING – 24 HOUR professional outlook and an understanding will receive a FREE Junior Tennis Racket! Glenn Busby Director TURNOVER Recent Social and Fundraising Events On site service with the most up Kooyong’s Gemma Seeley Parents’ Tennis Night - Friday 7th September with Lleyton Hewitt and Codey Gunn to date technology. Use our demo programme to trial a large range of A fun and enjoyable night, we had 22 for tennis racquets so our Qualified Staff can followed by dinner in the bistro, with help select a racquet to best suit the weather luckily holding off for us. your game. Kooyong Children’s Christmas Party - Sunday 25th November Use our 25 years of industry experience to your advantage. An annual tradition - as always, the children attending had a wonderful time, as did their Enquiries: Phone – 9038 7141 parents and grandparents. Apart from enjoying lots of party food and playing with many Email: [email protected] balloons, the children were treated to a visit Hours of business: from Santa and were entertained by a balloonist and Christmas face painters. Monday -Thursday 9am to 7pm Friday 9am to 5pm Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Saturday 10am to 4pm a Happy New Year. I wish the new Crèche Sunday 10am to 2pm Committee all the very best for 2013.

Samantha Wood I President

28 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 29 30 John Piccolo 400 GAMES Peter Dixon John Matheison Richard Bowman 500 GAMES games of pennant for Kooyong? overtake hisdad,Barry, whoplayed 818 Jeremy Sneddon.CanJeremy Sneddon 600 GAMES achievementsOther major included: trophy for themost improved player. and hewas awarded theJohnYoung a chance to winthepennant thisseason is captain of ourBGrade team whoare 766 pennant games for Kooyong. Lincoln He isthesonof Lou Dundaswhoplayed and hasbecome squashplayer. askillful with tennis and hasturnedto squash Lincoln Dundas.Started hisracquet skills season’s pennant. playing AGrade innext moved to Bgrade withthegoalof Starting in thelowest grade, Jasonhas played three seasons withoutadefeat. most outstanding pennant player. Jason awarded theNeale Fraser award for the Jason Holmes.15year oldJasonwas Significant awards were won by: sixteen pennant teams. fifteen juniorsplaying withinour generation of players.Kooyong has coming alongto welcome the new success withmany of theolderplayers A cocktail style night was agreat SQU was at herpeak. assisting Sarah Fitzgerald whenSarah player Roger whoat Flynn onestage was in Scotland underformer world ranked attendwill anintensive training camp and Scottish JuniorChampionshipsand Taylor compete will inboth theBritish Canadian JuniorChampionshipswhile Fitzgerald. play and will intheUSA Sam and Taylor are both coached by Sarah experience ininternational events. Sam their world rankings andgainmore January. Both players want to improve in Europe inDecember/ andtheUSA 18, have madethedecisionto compete 16, Ejtemai, andTaylorSam Flavell, CO TWO JUNIORSHEADING OVERSEAS FOR SQUASH NEWS

MPETITION COURTSIDE ASH PRESENTATIONASH NIGHT – DECEMBER 2012 RECORD TO BACK 2020OLY SQU he finishedin9thplace. in thesecond round butintheplay offs Darcy St John,19year boys, was beaten on to wintheplay off for 12thposition. beaten inthesecond round butwent position. Tate Norris, 13year boys, was but went onto wintheplay off for 12th year girls, beaten inthesecond round finished4th.Aeron Skidmore,spot, 17 of played thisevent, off for 3rd or4th 17 year girls, reached thesemifinal get over theline13/11.Victoria Leow, inthe5thJacobat 10all managed to marathon match inthequarter finalsand Jason Holmes, 15Year Boys, played a his 5thnational crown. Jacob Oates and by Darwin’s Rhys Dowling whoclaimed a marathon five setter was Sam beaten up thisyear to theboy’s 17division.In year inthe15year olddivision,stepped 17 Ejtemai, year boys, won this event last Newton infive tough games. Sam was unfortunately beaten by Natalie Flavell, 19year girls, madethefinalbut players were from Kooyong. Taylor 14 representatives andeight of those on theirheels.TheVictorian team had was Western Australia withVictoria hot state ThewinningState format. team individual andteams event inastate vs The Championshipswere both an A Colin Cruikshank President How goodisthat! happy man!" the world, andwent to bedavery beyond 20,020. Itweeted thenews to registered took thetotal numberjust 3am andthenumberof players they Club registered theirevent just before night to seeithappen.”"Kooyong Squash historic moment andstayed uphalfthe close to 20,000. Iwanted to witness that of days we could seewe were getting 10,000 players to 15,000 andinamatter "Wesaid, quicklymoved forward from World SquashDay founder AlanThatcher bid for a place in the 2020 Olymic games. global event designed to backthesports history, withtwo teams playing inone to create thebiggest squashmatch in Squash players over all theworld united USTRALIAN JUNIORCHAMPIONSHIPS ASH PLAYERSASH TARGET WORLD MPIC BID John Piccolo Rising SquashStars Jacob Oates

NAME: SAM EJTEMAI

AUSTRALIAN RANKING: #2 training camps. camps. training to go to weekend my up give to have would I were weekends countless remember can I and sleep enough get I sure make eat, I what watch to have I sacrifices. few a make to have I player squash level high a To be squash at ahighlevel? What sacrificesare required to play squash game. I spendaround 20hoursaweekonmy your squasheachweek? How muchtimedoyou spenddeveloping and playingcard gamessuchaspoker. I really enjoyrelaxing withfriendsandfamily What doyou dooutsidesquash? I wouldbeatennisplayer. I havealwayslikeracquetsportssothink would you be? If you weren’t asquashplayer what and easytotalkto. competitive butoff courteveryone isfriendly I lovethefactthatoncourtmatchisvery What do you enjoy most about pennant squash? I wouldliketomakethetopteninworld. What goals have you set for yourself in squash? played. Itwasanamazingmatchtowatch. become thegreatest tennis playerever Watching RogerFederer beatAndyto Greatest sportingmoment witnessed? would notbewhere Iamnow. put anypressure themI onmetowin.Without support me100%inmychoicesandnever and watch.Dayindayouttheywould would drivemetotrainingstaythewholetime My parents. From whenIcanremember they Greatest influence onsquashcareer/why? class onandoff court. and hasamazingskills,heshows Roger Federer. Notonlyisheagreat athlete Most admired sportsperson/why? • • • Squash Achievements: AGE: 16 PENNANT GRADE: A1 #1

2011 CanadianJuniorChampion, 2012 Australianjunioropenchampion 2011 Australianjuniorchampion PLAY L/H OR R/H: RH

SQUASH PENNANT PROFILES SQUASH PENNANT PROFILES

home cookedmeal. familiar faces,gettingbackintoyour normaltrainingroutine anda friends andfamilywhilsttravelling. Nothingbeatsbeingathomewith The biggestsacrificethatIhave hadtomakeisleavingbehindmy What sacrificesare required to play squash at ahighlevel? body strength andfitnessforsquash. I amusuallyinthegym3-5times aweekaswelltryingtoimprove my a coachingsession,routines withafellowplayer, asolohitormatch. I usuallyspend6daysoncourt,sometimestwiceaday-whether itis How much time do you spend developing your squash each week? catching upwithfriendsfrom overseas,onlineoronmymobilephone! Australian InstituteofFitness.Asateenagegirl,Ialsospendtime When I'mnotoncourt,Istudyparttimeasapersonaltrainerwith What doyou dooutsidesquash? to beanactress. Asayoung teenagerIloveddramaandacting. before Iswappedtosquash attheageof12,orIwouldhaveloved Either atennisplayer-asIplayedforabout8yearsfrom age4, If you weren’t asquashplayer what would you be? tournaments. - theyalwaysloveabitofbanterandhearingmystoriesfrom previous Ilovespending timewithmystarB3team a worldtourtournament. Pennant squashisalotoffunbecauseitit'snotascompetitive What doyou enjoy most aboutpennant squash? and become one of the top women players in the world. Australia at the Commonwealth Games, hopefully the Olympic Games rankings in a year’s time. Long term I would love to be able to represent At the moment my goal is to get into the top 75 on the Women’s World What goalshave you set for yourself insquash? - classickiwifavourite. The AllBlacksrugbyteamwinningtheRugbyWorld Cup2011 Greatest sportingmoment witnessed? in squashare incredible. a betterplayerandtodomybestatalltimes.Herownachievements and effort shehasputintomereally encouraged metobecome working withSarahforaboutayearnowbuttheamountofwork It wouldhavetobemycoach,SarahFitz-Gerald.Ionlybeen Greatest influence onsquashcareer/why? a longtimeinsuchstrong eraofsquash.Shesimplyisamazing. she hashadtheabilityandstrength toownwomen'ssquashforsuch women's squashplayerforover6yearsnow. Iadmire herbecause The sportspersonIadmire mostisdefinitelyNicolDavid-worldno.1 Most admired sportsperson/why? Current worldranking-116 • MemberAustralianU/21Squad • AJCTeam MemberSquashVictoria • 2012AustralianJuniorChamps-Runner–upU/19girls • 2012AustralianJuniorOpen-5thU/19girls • 2012OceaniaJuniorChampion,Girls • JuniorXmasCup 2011Victorian Winner • 2012No.3JuniorFemale–Australia • 2012No.1JuniorFemale–Victoria • Squash Achievements:

TAYLOR FLAVELL TAYLOR NAME:

#3 U/19 #3 RANKING: AUSTRALIAN

RH R/H: OR L/H PLAY

B3 GRADE: PENNANT 18 AGE: COURTSIDE SQUASH NEWS – DECEMBER 2012

31 AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB Bridge News Our Monday and Tuesday Bridge Groups continue to thrive with a never ending variety of activities.

The Jim Borin Trophy Event for which players of the Kooyong Bridge Club has been completed competed over three weeks, was won by Constance covering the period from its inception to now and Bruce and Eva Taylor with runners-up being Susie printed copies are available.Christmas activities Eva Taylor and Constance Bruce Hawkins and Leeron Branicki. The RACV Bridge for our Club will include Christmas afternoon tea (winners of Borin Trophy) Club visited for a wonderful social evening with with trophy presentation for the Monday Group on a superb dinner then Duplicate and the Kooyong 10th December. For the Tuesday evening group winners on this occasion were Jenny Biggin and the celebrations will include Dinner with trophy Marilyn Busietta. The November Red Point Swiss presentations followed by the final bridge game Pairs Congress continues to be a popular and special for the year on 11th December. For 2013 we will event in the Melbourne Bridge Calendar and was resume duplicate games on Monday 4th February booked out several weeks beforehand. The October and Tuesday 29th January. Each Member will Annual General Meeting attracted a large number receive an activities schedule and Information First photo is of Jenny Biggin and Marily It is with great pleasure that I can of Members followed by some socialising over sheet in the mail in January. I am sure all our Busietta (RACV v Kooyong winners) formally announce to the club of the drinks and nibbles. Congratulations to the new Members will agree we had an exceptional year welcoming back to the foray of the Committee Members being Dale Christensen around the bridge tables and that it is a pleasure Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club “Young and Paulina Baker and the re-elected members to attend our Bridge Club. The Kooyong Staff in all Members Committee”. After a period being Bruce Higgs (Treasurer) and Anthea Gedge. areas of our Club have been very supportive and of time away it has fallen upon a new The balance of the 2012/2013 Committee helpful and we thank them and wish everyone a generation to take the lead in revitalising are then Leeron Branicki (President), Roger great Festive Season. this important aspect of our club. It is Kenna (Secretary), Alfred Branicki, Elizabeth Leeron Branicki the committee’s goal and sole aim that Neal and Diana Wilson. A chronological history President Happy bridge club members we keep our young members informed, entertained and involved in each and every aspect of our upcoming events and club activities. Our first event this year was held in conjunction with our friends at Royal South Yarra Tennis Club in the revitalisation of the infamous Yarrayong Billiards and Snooker Report Ball. Our theme was Apre Ski and our young members turned out in force with by Alistair Macindoe one hundred attendees from our end and two hundred and forty attending A Grade Billiards Lessons in technique the night over all! The Champagne was flowing, music pumping and we The billiards team is on track to make We are looking at bridges again. When the finals, being in fourth place on the you're shooting parallel to the cushion, you enjoyed a photo booth to remember ladder with two matches to go. This year's often have to improvise a bridge. Here our the night and the after party at ‘Pretty competition has been remarkably even, so expert Neil Machlachlan shows us how he Please’ was a super success with door to a high finish is possible. No one player has copes with this awkward situation, he uses door service. Kooyong Young Members stood out this year, but we are muddling a loop bridge to hold the cue very steady. Committee welcomes Royal South Yarra through. Notice how his middle, ring and little to next year’s ball as we play our roll in hosting the event. I would like to Kooyong regains the fingers grip the cloth on the bed of the take this opportunity to thank Mr. Chris Sandringham-Kooyong Cup table and on the cushion for steadiness. Brown in allowing and supporting our In October, Kooyong triumphed 7 frames With these shots it's best not to hit the committee in our endeavours in creating to 5 in the annual social match against the ball too hard; they are tough shots, and a fun and entertaining aspect and Sandringham Club, played at Sandringham. making the pot should be your primary helping make each event possible and The rivalry is now ten years old. Harry aim. Next time we'll look at yet another all of my committee members Mark, Andrews had the top break of the night, a tricky situation when the cue ball is near William and Jacinta. courageous run of 28. As ever it was a fun the cushion. night, with frames decided by fractions. Nathan Lodge Quote of the Month President Victorian Billiards Championship This championship was recently decided “Billiards is very at the Yarraville Club. Steve Mifsud added another title by defeating 18 times champion David Collins by a wide margin. similar to snooker, Steve made a magnificent 382 break in the Final. Four players from Kooyong entered; except there are only Don Richter, David Pitt, Simon Fortune and Alistair Macindoe. Alistair had some three balls and no success, making the final of the losers' contest, before being crushed by potting one watches it.” machine Rudy Sulamein. Pictured is Alistair - Steve Davis 1990. Steve won the (on the right) and his semi-final opponent World Professional Snooker Championship Ryan Bowland of Bendigo. six times in the 1980's.

32 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 33 AROUND THE CLUB Royal Children's Hospital Auxiliary

s Christmas fast approaches As always our Committee is very and the 2012 year draws fortunate to have the great support to a close, I look back on a of all the Kooyong staff for the Social Committee members Cindi very successful year with our Damian, Frankie Crowhurst , Jenny A successful operation of our functions. JJ Winning Doubles Pair - Silvers and Rowan Harris welcome fundraising for the hospital. Francois and Marguerite Buaud the 007 Aston Martin In this regard and on behalf of myself Commencing with the Ladies Doubles and all my Committee, I sincerely s we head into the festive season Giant Martini glass centerpieces adorned Grass Tournament last March, we had a thank Kooyong’s CEO, Chris Brown, Overall,our and our end of year function ‘Jazz the tables, whilst a video montage of all record entry, over 300 players, followed on the Balcony’ on Sunday 2nd Kristina, Tim and all the bar staff and A the 007 agents from the past 50 years Please mark these tentative by our two Card Days in April and December, we sincerely thank our fellow of Bond films screened on the monitors especially Chris, the chef, and all his functions dates in your diary for 2013 September, which proved very popular. KLTC members for their continued support throughout the Kooyong Room. kitchen staff for all the fabulous food A new event this year, the Christmas and participation in our social and tennis Friday 22nd February they present for us. From the first song that Mike and the Dinner in July was well supported and raised in events. We couldn’t have asked for a Happy Hour on the Sedgman more perfect day for the JJ Mixed Doubles Party Band played the guests were our final function, the Trivia Night in Finally, as the President of the Terrace Round Robin held on the 14th October. up and on the dance floor where they October, was a great success. Auxiliary, I congratulate my Committee excess of remained dancing the night away. Thank Sunday 17th March for all their hard work through the It was a huge success with 70 members you to Mike Daglish and the band for Overall, our functions raised in Lunch & Winery Tour year and join with them in wishing all playing on 16 courts. This was our helping make the night the huge success excess of $12,000, which is an $12,000, (Members and guests) our members and their friends a very biggest Round Robin to date. The it was. The winner of Best Dressed excellent result. The Committee has one further function early in January, happy and safe Christmas break and overall winning couple was Francois Female was Fiona Chandler and Best Sunday 21st April which is and Marguerite Buaud. The overall Dressed Male, Michael Kirwan. tickets including lunch, for the AAMI we look forward to your continued KLTC/RSY Social Tennis Tournament male winner was Chris Barnett and Classic to be held at Kooyong on support for the hospital in the coming (Members only event) followed by the women’s was Georgia MacDougall. We gratefully acknowledge the very Wednesday, 9th January 2013. year, 2013. an excellent drinks & canapés in the Sir Norman Congratulations to all winners and special generous raffle prize donations received Booking forms are available at thanks to the Court Captains for keeping from Tennis Australia Corporate Brookes Room. Marie Devereux Kooyong for this event. result. the games running so efficiently. Hospitality, The Racquet Club, Absolute President Tennis and Leisure, The Kooyong Sunday 26th May 140 people attended our ‘Bond is International Tennis Academy and the Mixed Doubles Round Robin Back’ Dinner on Saturday the 15th of Kooyong Gymnasium. Proceeds from the (Members and guests) followed by drinks & canapés in the Sir Norman September. Members arrived in sartorial raffle support the Kooyong Foundations Jenny, Caroline, Pam and Frances OO7 glamour, suitably ‘dressed to Kill!’ Junior Development Program. Brookes Room. enjoying lunch at the recent RCH Card Day

JJ Overall Male winner - Chris Barnett Friday 19th July with (L to R) Felicity Taylor, Melissa Happy Hour in the Winter Garden Fielding, Andrew Munday, Andrea Purvis and Natalie Postma Saturday 31st August Social Committee Annual Dinner Dance, Kooyong Room (Members and guests) Sunday 13th October JJ Mixed Doubles Round Robin (Members and guests) followed by drinks & canapés in the Sir Norman Brookes Room. Sunday 1st December Christmas BBQ on the Terrace (Members and guests)

Please remember to book early to avoid disappointment. Best wishes for a safe and happy festive season and we look forward to seeing you for a ‘Hit & Giggle, Mix & Mingle’ in the New Year!

Cindi Damian President

34 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 35 AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB

It is encouraging to see more members my clients positively change their lives utilising Kooyong Health Club both mentally and physically. This quote John consistently and achieving noticeable inspired me to want to help others Hi, my name is John Cooper and I have results. The club has recently upgraded change their lives. ‘With realization of now been one of the personal trainers the cardiovascular area with two new one's own potential and self-confidence at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club for a little cross trainers and exercise bikes. in one's ability, one can build a better over 8 months. I am an enthusiastic The weights area has a new hack world.’ – Dalai Lama and motivated trainer who works hard squat machine, which is designed for to help others reach the fitness goals, strength, power, and leg development. including recovering from injury, illness A new energy has emerged into the Yogi or surgery. I have always had an interest gym with 3 new talented & dedicated Hi, my name is Yogi and I am a Personal in fitness through sports and physical 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner trainers. Each one specialises in a Trainer at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. I activities, sports ranging from tennis, This special event was superb from different area of fitness. am a result oriented Personal Training golf, cricket, basketball to football. I start to finish. Chris Goulding and his have been playing Aussie Rules Football Here is an insight into their skills that can Professional who specialises in designing team created a magnificent menu - an since the age of 5 and played in the help members into a healthier lifestyle. exercise and nutrition programs that impressive display of culinary talents VFL Development competition for the which inspired the taste buds. Patrice Renaudin excelled with champagne and past 2 years. I have always been a big a wonderful mix of wines from different Sonja believer of using correct technique regions, chosen skillfully to complement when training to reduce the risk of Hi, my name is Sonja Mihelyi. Through each course. Congratulations to all the injuries and increase training benefits, personal experiences, as well as KLTC team for their dedication, creativity such as weight loss, strength gains and my University studies (Bachelor of and exemplary service. A written brief improvements to Cardiovascular fitness. history of the Society was distributed Exercise Science and Nutrition), I have I began in the fitness industry as a swim and short stories were presented by developed a passion for helping instructor and swim coach and through three living legends: Terry Fraser, Tim members achieve a balanced lifestyle Cawthorn and Joe Devereux. A slideshow my knowledge of swimming I have been through exercise and healthy eating. featuring photographs from past events able to train members in the pool at Exercise is important for all domains of over many years provided nostalgia Kooyong and help in their rehabilitation health and in the prevention of many and happy memories. Many members and recovery even after a big training were pleased to see again Pamela Middleton, Life Member of the Society. session or event. Through personal Each guest received the personal gift of experiences from my own training and a Royal Doulton mini photo frame, as a studying I have learnt many different memento of the occasion. Entertainment training techniques and through a Level was provided with singing by Alexandra 1 Kickboxing qualification, Certificate 3 Lidgerwood and music by Emilio’s Jazz Machine. Our 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner was certainly a night to remember! Upcoming Event maximise workout efficiency and Christmas Function - Friday 30 November. develop an overall sense of well being. Our final event for 2012 will be a I tailor programs to the individual Winemaker’s Dinner in the Racquet Club, featuring wines by Taltarni. needs of my clients, as everyone is different; goals are different, fitness Membership of Wine & Food Society levels vary between people, dietary New Members are most welcome - details habits and requirements are not the can be found on the Kooyong Website same and body shape is unique. The under Members Groups, Wine & Food program that I specify therefore aligns Society. with the particular needs of my client, We look forward to welcoming you to and dynamically changes during another exciting year of great wine, food lifestyle diseases. The need for exercise the course of our sessions as lifestyles and camaraderie with fellow members, varies for person to person. I believe and circumstances change! I have guests and friends. that my tailored programs allow me completed a Certificate III and IV in Best wishes to one and all for the joy of the to work with all different individuals. personal training and gym instruction festive season - we hope the New Year is As a personal trainer, the need of the and since then, I have helped several filled with good health, peace, success and member always come first as it is my members share in this feeling of personal happiness. job to make them feel comfortable empowerment and overall health. & 4 in Fitness and Diploma of Sport and Christine Johnson I President and confident. Therefore, the goals My passion is to share what I have Recreation (specialising in Facilities). I and needs of the member drive the learned about maintaining health and look forward to helping anyone who 2013 Diary Dates program design. As our generation fitness within everyday life. Nothing is interested please do not hesitate spends majority of its time in a sedentary satisfies me more than experiencing my Saturday 23 March - The Melbourne Club to contact me for any training or state, my main focus on all my clients client's confidence grow as their body rehabilitation needs. Friday 24 May - Racquet Club is posture correction and functional changes, seeing the smile on their face Friday 19 July - Kooyong Room, Themed Night exercises, in order to prevent injuries when they achieve their personal goals If you have any enquires regarding and back issues in the future. The most and sharing the excitement when they the Health Club Activities you can contact October - Date and Venue to be confirmed Health Club Manager Michael Kull on rewarding part of my job is watching have to purchase a new wardrobe! Mobile: 0419 003 762 or Phone: 9822 3333. Friday 29 November - Racquet Club Christmas Function

36 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 37 2nd 10 & 11th 15 & 16th DEC Social Bridge Club Committee Christmas Activities Wayne Jazz on the Arthurs Terrace Cup

25th JAN FEB Christmas Day Buffet Lunch See ad below

22nd 16th, 17th, 2nd, 3rd Social Committee 23rd & 24th MARCH Club Happy Hour Drinks Club Championships Championships (if required)

4th 15th 17th Royal Children’s President’s Lunch Social Committee Hospital Auxiliary Winery Tour Tennis Day Photo courtesy Maurice Guerrieri Photography

FUNCTIONS AT

Tuesday 25th December 2012, 12.00pm—3.00pm A delicious buffet luncheon including fresh seafood and baked ham with traditional Christmas trimmings! Kooyong Cost: $110.00 for Adults and $55.00 for Children (ages 5-15). Drinks at bar prices Bookings close on Wednesday 19th December 2012 (or when sold out) Let the function rooms at Kooyong be your first choice for your event in 2013.

From business parties to family events, we have rooms to accommodate intimate groups of 20 or more with all of our rooms enjoying private balconies and stunning views over our grass courts. For larger events, The Kooyong Room can accommodate up to 250 guests with room for a dance floor and state of the art audiovisual equipment for presentations or slideshows.

Please contact our Functions staff on 9822 3333 for more information.

38 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2012 Game, Set, Relax.

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