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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 38 DECEMBER 2014

KOOYONG’S WINS JUNIOR US OPEN TITLES

DESTANEE AIAVA SEES THROUGH TO WORLD TEAMS SEMI FINAL

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Game, Sedge &Match

It was fantastic to see Kooyong Having been ostracised by the tennis Frank’s contribution to the Kooyong Foundation Patron Frank fraternity after defecting to Jack Foundation since its creation more Sedgman launch his biography Kramer’s Pro Tour, Sedgman won 22 than 15 years ago highlights his titles including the doubles continued love of the game and he will amongst friends and family at Grand Slam in 1951 with Ken McGregor. long be remembered as a giant of the Kooyong last month. sport especially at Kooyong. This total could have been anything if The tennis legend, who ushered in an Sedgman had remained an amateur Any members wishing to purchase a era of Australian dominance of the but his legend grew. copy of Frank’s book can get them in the Pro Shop. sport in the 1950’s, is humble despite Despite not being able to enter Kooyong his lengthy list of achievements that for 15 years, the advent of the Open era would have rolled on had he not turned saw the game boom and his trailblazing professional at the age of 25. decision was eventually heralded.

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ISSUE NUMBER 38 DECEMBER 2014

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. 489 Glenferrie Road Kooyong VIC 3144 (03) 9822 3333 (03) 9822 5248 www.kooyong.com.au [email protected]

FUNCTIONS & EVENTS 17 177 846 072 6 A0039994S 3 Game, Sedge and Match KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB 5 Message from the CEO COMMITTEE 5 President's Message Ian Hill - President Peter Carew - Vice-President 6 Omar Jasika US Open Win Brian Capp - Vice-President Joe Dicks - Treasurer 8 Kooyong Classic Members of Committee 12 Foundation News: Rowena Cole Adam Cossar Cam Dickinson 13 Foundation News: Richard Kennett Alicia Molik Cup Fiona Law 8 Duncan McCulloch 14 Super Seniors & Margot McCluskey Darren O’Loughlin 15 AGM Chris Brown - CEO 16 Wine Challenge Win Committee Members may be contacted at any time through reception. 17 Sunsmart on the courts PUBLISHERS 18 Reciprocal club ­– Portsea Golf Courtside magazine edited by 19 Grass Courts Opening Daniel O’Neill [email protected] 20 Club Champs Preview Kylie Herd - Membership kherd@ 21 Asia Pacific Tennis Legue kooyong.com.au 22 Cedric Mason - Tennis & Sport 22 Pennant News [email protected] 24 Junior Competition News Rachael Whitelaw - Functions [email protected] 26 Pennant Profiles Mustard Creative Media - Design & Layout [email protected] 27 Midweek Ladies Report

28 Créche Committee KOOYONG CORPORATE MEMBERS Staff Australia 25 Kooyong International Tennis Academy Zanity Currie Group 30 Squash News ACM Endeavour 30 32 Billiards and Snooker Report Montague Cold Storage Guest Group 32 Bridge News McLardy McShane Insurance & Financial Services 34 Social Committee Duncan Thompson 35 Royal Children's Hospital Auxiliary Haymes Paints John Link 36 Wine & Food Society Ozito 37 Health Club News Tuscan Path 38 Diary Dates Tayser Automotive 5

Committee discussions over many years help maintain Kooyong’s position as one The 2015 AAMI Classic is quickly have noted the need for Kooyong Lawn of ’s great Club Memberships. shaping up as four great days Tennis Club to prosper as a modern of tennis at Kooyong with a relevant Club by appealing to a broader Annual General Meeting strong field announced and also audience than just tennis players. At the recent AGM, Members approved a number of Kooyong Member adoption of a new set of Club rules activities planned. Anecdotally single sport or single interest that see that the Club complies with Clubs have been more susceptible in the updated Associations Incorporation Following a successful Young recent times to changing lifestyles and Reform Act 2012 (and its associated Members function this year, fads. Kooyong, whilst staying true to our Regulations), which replaced the another is planned for Tuesday roots as the “Spiritual Home of Australian Associations Incorporation Act 1981. 13th January 2015, while on Tennis”, and for that matter squash, has Wednesday 14th January 2015, evolved into a lifestyle Club appealing The Club’s Committee and Management, Kooyong Members are invited to to a broad range of Members of all ages, with the assistance of experts in this field the Woods & Whites Garden Party some of who rarely pick up a racquet. prepared the updated set of rules for the featuring wine tasting by the Club which included the ability for the sponsor, Nepenthe. Despite opposition from some quarters, Club to reduce the size of the Committee the Fraser & Quinn Presidential eras and to remove a number of historical These events are also part of the introduced the first gym and pool at anomalies. promotion offered to all Kooyong Kooyong, and later construction of a much Members purchasing tickets for the bigger gymnasium and pool. These areas Under the Rules, the Committee will AAMI Classic. Kooyong Members have been of great attraction to Members, be known as the Board. Members will taking that opportunity will be both past and new. The fact that the continue to vote for their President, entered in to a Member only bar, dining and balcony areas are such however, the Board will now appoint the draw for a trip for two to Thailand pleasant places to meet other Members Treasurer and Vice President. The size of including 4 nights accommodation, and to entertain visitors are in many the Board will reduce from a maximum sponsored by Thai Airways. respects an added bonus of Membership number of 12 down to 9 and Board for our active sports participants. members will be restricted to the number In addition, there are a number of consecutive terms they may serve. of excellent corporate opportunities Some greater flexibility around senior available. Go to the Club website Memberships and the surge in membership The reduced size of the Committee at www.kooyong.com.au and of the Bridge group, Wine and Food Society, better reflects the Club’s size, purpose follow the links for further Social Committee, RCH Auxiliary and Young and operation and will help future information and ticketing details. Members groups have also given our less Committees with succession planning. Members will note some sporting and senior Members good reason Priceline Pharmacy Classic - Kooyong to remain Members of our great Club. changes to the Club website and Our Kooyong Classic partner, IMG, has a number of further additions and Kooyong is blessed by its geographical announced the first six players for the enhancements will be introduced location and with around 90% of Members Priceline Pharmacy Classic. They are early in the New Year. living within 7 kilometres of the Club and , Feliciano Lopez, Alex a plethora of activities and social options Club Championships will be held Dolgopolov, , Gilles Simon again in February and booking available to Members, Kooyong activities and last year’s winner Kei Nishikori. compliment the ever-increasing busy forms are available online and lifestyles of our younger members. Kooyong The 2015 Priceline Pharmacy Classic sees around the Club for Members truly is a Club that fits comfortably within a departure from the traditional Saturday to participate in this increasingly most Members’ daily routines. final with the event now to start on popular annual event. Tuesday with the finals played on Friday. In contrast to Kooyong, the Members of Our grass courts look superb as IMG, in conjunction with Kooyong, have we open them for the season most metropolitan Golf Clubs live quite a created some exciting Member events distance away from their club. Adding a ahead. Members are enjoying during the Classic and an exciting ticket excellent conditions and we look gym or pool or improving and expanding promotion with Thai Airlines. dining facilities at a metropolitan golf club forward to another great season. won’t necessarily translate into greater I encourage all Kooyong Members to At the end of another busy year at Member Club use as it did at Kooyong. support your event by booking seats at the Club, I extend to all Members the Classic and by joining in on the IMG best wishes for a wonderful Lifestyle changes have also worked in special Member events. favor of Kooyong given the relatively Christmas and continuing great short time required to complete a game On behalf of my Committee I would times at Kooyong in 2015. of tennis or squash, swim laps or to like to take this opportunity to wish all complete a gym workout. Members a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Chris Brown The cycling boom that has impacted golf clubs has had far less an impact on Kooyong, CEO and one suspects on tennis clubs around Australia. All the same this Committee and future Committees of Kooyong will need to remain vigilant to changing lifestyles, interests and Member expectations. Our exciting masterplan is close to being Ian Hill finalised and I believe that it promises to President

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KOOYONG’S OMAR JASIKA WINS JUNIOR US OPEN TITLES

Kooyong Foundation 17 out of 18 points from 4-5 down to go main draw and won 10 3-0 up in the deciding set. games off Gael Monfils Fitzgerald Scholarship “This week has been unreal for me. – in the second round. star Omar Jasika has Just sticking in and hanging in got me It is a wonderful completed a brilliant through a few matches, so I kept it in my achievement and head and I hung in and kept fighting.” one that outlines the comeback win to complete The victory completes a remarkable important work the a rare US Open double unbeaten 11-match campaign in New Kooyong Foundation in New York. York for Jasika, who paired up with is doing to support Japan’s to secure the junior development Jasika came back from the dead to upset boys’ doubles title on Saturday. in Australia. French fifth seed 2-6 7-5 Omar has been involved 6-1 to become the first player in 28 years The teenager had to play both singles and doubles several times throughout with the Foundation to win both the boys’ singles and doubles program since the start of crowns at Flushing Meadows. the tournament and he refused to give up his dream of winning both titles. 2010 and continues to receive The 17-year-old joined countrymen Pat support to help him reach his Cash (1982) and (2009) Jasika said he started thinking about goals on the world stage. completing the double after defeating along with US Open men’s champions For information regarding tax (1983), highly-rated American – who was awarded a wildcard into the deductible donations please contact (2000) and (2004) on the CEO, Chris Brown, on 9822 3333. junior singles honour roll. “It hasn’t really kicked in yet, but it feels unbelievable, like very honoured to be on one of the lists,” Jasika said. Jasika looked in trouble after two big double-faults led him to fall behind 5-4 in the second set before scaling the mountain in an incredible fightback on Show Court 17. Halys, the reigning European champion and fifth seed, missed his chance to serve out the match as Jasika reeled off six straight games. During one unbelievable spell, the left-hander won

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It hasn’t really “ kicked in yet, but it feels unbelievable, very honoured to be on one of the lists...”

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The Kooyong Classic is taking on a new look in 2015 with a slight change of dates and a new title sponsor set to shake things up.

The world class tennis remains and we are offers for our millions of Priceline Sister Club Barcelona final. He was the first non Spaniard sure to see plenty of that at Kooyong again Members across Australia,” he said. to win the title in Barcelona for 12 years. this January. World number 5 and ATP World Tour Finals Nishikori reached his first ATP World Tour The event will now be held from Tuesday semi finalist, Kei Nishikori, returns in 2015 Masters 1000 final in Madrid the following January 13th through to Friday January 16th to defend the title he won last year when he week but unfortunately retired down 3/0 in where we will see the new champion crowned. defeated Tomas Berdych in a high quality the final set versus Nadal ending a brilliant final to emulate his coach, , 14 match winning streak. “This is a very exciting year for the who also lifted the trophy at Kooyong tournament with new title sponsor Priceline This run moved him into the top ten and he in preparation for the . Pharmacy coming on board and we are became the first Asian player to reach the looking forward to evolving the partnership After a huge year in which he reached a career top ten since Paradorn Srichaphan in 2004. we began with them at the 2014 event,” said high ranking and made his first Grand Slam He continued his great run of form into the Tournament Director Brian Cooney. final at the US Open, Nishikori will be hoping season where he made the semi to continue that form into the new season. , MD and CEO of API, Priceline finals at Halle where he fell to Federer and Pharmacy’s parent company, said they plan Having reached the semi finals in , then made it to the fourth round at Wimbledon to celebrate their partnership with the event Nishikori then made it through to the fourth for the first time in six attempts, losing to throughout January, promoting the benefits round at the Australian Open before becoming Milos Raonic in four sets. to Australians of being proactive about fitness the first player to win back to back titles at Nishikori became the first Asian male to and health. Memphis since in 2006-07 by contest a Grand Slam final at the US Open, defeating Karlovic in the final. “Sport is integral to a healthy active lifestyle beating three top 10 players en route to the and tennis appeals to Australians of all ages,” He was in great form at the Miami Masters final, where Marin Cilic proved to be too strong. said Roche. when he saved four match points to defeat This helped him climb back into the top 10 Ferrer in the fourth round before beating “The Kooyong Classic is an iconic event on before he lifted his third ATP World Tour title Federer in three sets in the quarterfinal and the Australian sporting calendar and we are of a career best season when he won the having to withdraw from his semi final with proud to call it out as the Priceline Pharmacy title in Kuala Lumpur. Djokovic due to a groin injury. Classic – Kooyong in 2015.” Nishikori then won his second Tokyo crown He then went on to be the first Japanese “The tournament will form the focal point when he defeated Raonic in the final in three player in the Open era to win a claycourt title of many exciting activities through January sets. It was his first time winning back to when he defeated Santiago Giraldo in the that will deliver exceptional health and beauty back ATP Tour finals.

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At the ATP Tour Finals he was able to defeat when facing Djokovic before recording a great He then lost an epic five set encounter with Andy Murray before going down to Federer and win over Ferrer in the third round at the US Australia’s rising star Nicholas Kyrgios at then reached the semi finals when he defeated Open before stretching Cilic to five sets. Wimbledon, finishing at 10/8, despite holding who had replaced Raonic for the nine match points. He reached his second ATP World Tour semi final round robin match. final of the year in Tokyo where he lost to The Frenchman then reached the Washington Tournament Director Brian Cooney said he Raonic and then beat Wawrinka in the second semi finals where lost to 7/5 in was delighted to welcome Nishikori back to round at the Shanghai Masters before going the third after beating Nishikori in the Kooyong for the Priceline Pharmacy Classic on to reach the final against Federer, who quarterfinals before heading to the US Open - Kooyong. “Kei is an incredibly popular player won the title in two tiebreak sets. where he lost to countryman Monfils in the and plays a dynamic, fighting brand of tennis third round. Another exciting addition to the field for the that Aussie fans love,” said Cooney. 2015 event is who is Another Kooyong favourite and the 2010 Spanish left hander Feliciano Lopez is a currently ranked number 23 in the world. champion, Fernando Verdasco, rounds out welcome addition to the Kooyong Classic field the players announced for the 2015 event The unorthodox Ukrainian star reached the and is coming off a career best year having at this stage. final of Rio de Janeiro where he lost to Nadal reached number 14 in the ATP rankings. after beating Ferrer in the semi finals. The world number 32 lost a five set encounter He started the year with a third round showing at the Australian Open but it was through the middle of the year that he started to really make his mark. THE KOOYONG CLASSIC IS AN Lopez became the first left hander and Spaniard to reach the Queen’s Club final ICONIC EVENT ON THE AUSTRALIAN since Nadal won in 2008 and at 31 was trying to become the oldest winner at Queen’s since SPORTING CALENDAR... , at 33, beat McEnroe in 1978. He eventually lost in three tie break sets to He followed that by reaching the semi finals with Teymuraz Gabashvili in the second round Dimitrov despite holding one match point. at Acapulco where he went down to Anderson at this year’s Australian Open. He was able to retain the Eastbourne crown in three sets. He then broke a six match losing streak in title defeating Gasquet 7/5 in third for his fourth ATP He recorded the biggest win of his career at matches when defeated Nicolas Almagro for World Tour title and in doing so became the first Indian Wells when he defeated Nadal 7/6 in the Houston title. He became the 5th player player since 2001 to reach consecutive grass the third set and then went on to reach the over 30 years of age to win a title in 2014. court finals prior to Wimbledon when Hewitt semi final against Federer where he went and Johansson featured in back to back finals. The Spaniard then beat Gasquet in the third down in straight sets. round at Roland Garros before losing to Lopez then went on to Wimbledon where he He served brilliantly in the second round of Murray in the fourth round. withstood 52 aces from Isner to reach the fourth Wimbledon to defeat Benjamin Becker before round where he fell to Stanislas Wawrinka. His year then started to gain momentum with losing to Dimitrov in five sets in the third round two semi finals in three events starting in He reached the semi finals of the ATP World and then underwent knee surgery in mid July Bastad, losing to , and again in Tour Masters 1000 event in Toronto having before returning to the ATP Tour in Tokyo. Gstaad where he lost to Pablo Andujar. beaten Berdych in the third round and Raonic Dolgopolov had a great win over Simon in in the quarterfinals but went down to Federer He then recorded his 400th ATP Tour match Valencia before his year came to an end in the in the semi final before going on to make the victory with a five set win in the first round first round at the at the hands third round at the US Open for the fifth straight of the US Open before going down to Andrey of Thiem and will be looking forward to getting year, one of six Spaniards to reach that stage. Kuznetsov in the second round. 2015 off to a great start here in Melbourne. In early October Lopez defeated Nadal in He made the quarterfinals in Stockholm where The supremely talented Richard Gasquet the second round at the Shanghai Masters he lost to Bernard Tomic 7/6 in the third set is also a fantastic addition to the Kooyong 1000 event en route to the semi finals where before making a run to the third round at the Classic field and tennis fans will again enjoy he fell to Gilles Simon who will also play in Paris Masters where Ferrer proved too strong. watching the French star up close here at the 2015 Kooyong Classic. “the spiritual home of Australian tennis”. With six fantastic players announced and two Simon, the world number 21, started the more to be confirmed in coming weeks, it will be The smooth moving world number 27 is year with two huge battles at the Australian exciting to see the 2015 Priceline Pharmacy always a fan favourite in Australia where he Open including saving 7 match points to win Classic – Kooyong tournament take shape reached the third round of the Australian Open 16/14 in the fifth against Daniel Brands across the new dates leading into the 2015 before falling to last year. before beating Cilic in five sets and then Australian Open. going down to Tsonga in the third round. He followed up his title win in Montpellier Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster last year by making the final in 2014 where He continued his run of long matches when but members are encouraged to buy tickets via he went down to Monfils. It was his 21st ATP he recorded the longest best of three match the link on the Kooyong website and for more World Tour final. of the season, three hours and nineteen information about the event, including future minutes, when going down to Nadal in the He then lost to Ernest Gulbis in semi finals signings, go to the Kooyong Classic website second round at the Rome ATP Masters in Marseille before going down to Fernando www.kooyongclassic.com.au. 1000 event. Verdasco in third round of Indian Wells. Simon then reached the semi finals in Nice Gasquet then reached the third round at where he lost to Federico Delbonis before Roland Garros where he again went down making the third round at Roland Garros at the hands of Verdasco before reaching the where he lost to Raonic 7/5 in the fifth set. final at Eastbourne, going down to Lopez 7/5 in the third set. He also lost in the third round at Wimbledon

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Kooyong’s Destanee Aiava SEES Australia Through To World TEAMS Semi Final

Kooyong Fitzgerald Scholarship holder Destane Aiava led Australia into the semi finals of the World Teams Championships in early August before being called up to the Junior Fed Cup side.

The with the second seeded “Destanee Aiva was next up against the In Group D play, Destanee got the team from the Ukraine was always going No.1 Czech girl and she played a Australians off to a perfect start with a to be a tough encounter after the Aussie tremendously hard-fought match which tough three set win over Mexico’s Daniela side defeated the home country, the featured well over two-and-a-half hours Morales 2/6 7/6 6/4 before Birrell won her Czech Republic, to reach the last four. of quality hitting. Destanee finished really singles in straight sets and then teamed strong with a 6-0 third set win to put us with Mendez to win the doubles. After wins against Peru and Poland over through to the last four,” said Tyzzer. the first two days, the Australian girls The next day the Australians took on needed to keep that form going needed In the doubles, Destanee teamed up with Ecuador and Destanee again got the team to keep that form going. Gabby Ruffels but the Czech girls clawed off to the perfect start with a grinding 7/6 one back in a hard fought 7/6 4/6 6/4 victory. 7/6 win Camila Romero. Jeannette Lin played another fantastic match to put the Australians up one The Australian girls again showed great Mendez then had a short match when her rubber to love when she defeated her courage in the semi final but they were opponent, Rafaella Baquerizo, retired at 5/4 accomplished Czech opponent, Karolina unable to get past the Ukrainians. in the first set to give the Australians the Berankova, in straight sets 6/3 6/2. Jeanette Lin fought hard to send the first win. Mendez then teamed with Destanee to complete the clean sweep over the team “Jeanette Lin kicked us off with an set to a tiebreaker before Katarina Zavatska from Ecuador. emphatic win against a very accomplished found a way to win the set and then went on Czech girl. She really stepped up and to win the match 7/6 6/2. The final group match saw Australia take played a great match today to put us one Needing a win to keep the match alive, on Hungary and it was Mendez and Birrell up,” said coach Craig Tyzzer. Destanee fought for everything with her playing the singles matches for the Aussies. Destanee then stepped up to the plate in familiar tenacity and the first set against Unfortunately both girls lost close matches, the number one position to again produce Dayama Yastremska went to a tiebreaker Mendez in three sets and Birrell in two tight a sterling performance for her country but it was the Ukrainian who found a way sets, so the Hungarians moved through to when it was needed as she did battle with to win the set. the semi finals after Destanee teamed up Lucia Kankova. The 9/7 scoreline in the tiebreaker with Birrell to win the doubles 6/0 7/5. She got off to a great start to win the first highlighted how close it was but the The Australian girls ended up finishing set 6/2 and had one foot in the semi finals Ukrainian then took full advantage of her 7th after losing to Japan but defeating but the Czech girl wasn’t finished yet as position to take out the match in straight Thailand in the following playoffs which she fought back to win the second set 6/3 sets to send her team through to the final is still a fantastic effort. to send the match into a deciding set. 7/6 6/2 to play against the Russians who Congratulations to Destanee on her brilliant were the eventual champions. From there Destanee dominated as she performances at both events in 2014! reeled off six consecutive games to win Destanee was then called into the Junior We wish her luck for the trip to America the match 6/0 in the third set and put Fed Cup team alongside Kimberly in December to play in the Orangebowl. Australia into the semi finals. Birrell and Seone Mendez in Mexico in late September.

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Alicia Molik

The Kooyong Foundation The 2013 event saw Waverley win a nailbiting final against the North will continue its support of Suburban Junior Tennis Association that junior tennis development was a draw before both teams had to be when it hosts the Alicia separated by multiple tiebreaks to decide the winner. Molik Cup on December Teams are again likely to come from as 13 & 14. far away as Warnambool, Swan Hill and The 12 and under teams event, featuring Bairnsdale to be part of the action. metropolitan associations and country The finals will be played on Sunday regions, will again grace the courts at afternoon and members are invited to Kooyong in what is always a highlight for come down and see some of the best all the kids involved. junior players in .

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The 50 year members’ induction is one of the best events on the Kooyong calendar as we celebrate our newest additions to this exclusive group. new The memories were as fresh as if it as well as their new membership was yesterday as many of the Club’s card, gold embossed, to signify 250 plus 50 year members gathered their standing at this great Club. for a wonderful afternoon in late July. The stories shared on the day also The 19 new inductees for 2014 were epitomise what Kooyong has been Michael Correll, Peter Norman, to so many over such a long time David Mattei, Montague Bonwick, and it continues to provide so much Lewis Dundas, Janet Derham, Fran enjoyment for members in all its Graham, Neville Bertalli, Robert varying aspects. Williams, Mick Brown, Louine From tennis, squash, billiards, Paterson, Helen McGuinness, Colin 50 bridge, the gym and pool and just Barraclough, Maurice Pitard, David socially, Kooyong has something ear Corrigan, Neville Clark, Carmel y for everyone and provides so much Hughes, Phillip Wooldridge and to its members. Allan Galvin. Congratulations to all 19 new KLTC President Ian Hill was on inductees and we hope you enjoy Members hand to present each inductee with the Club for many years to come! Inducted their 50 year member tie or scarf

Our 50 Year Member inductees recounted their favourite memories of their time spent at Kooyong.

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NEWCOMBE MEDAL

THE AUSTRALIAN TENNIS AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED IN LATE NOVEMBER AND IT’S GREAT TO SEE FOUR KOOYONG MEMBERS NOMINATED.

Kooyong will be well represented on the night with Destanee Aiava being nominated as the Junior Athlete of the Year – Female, Omar Jasika for Junior Athlete of the Year – Male, Glenn Busby for Most Outstanding 35+ Tennis Senior and Mark Sheppard for Coaching Excellence – Club. Destanee has had another fantastic year having represented Australia at both the World Teams Championship and Junior Super Seniors World Fed Cup finals while also being the highest ranked junior in her age group across the world. Omar’s breakout performance at the US CHAMPIONSHIPS Open, where he won both the singles and doubles titles, has shot him to stardom and he now sits in the top 10 juniors in Kooyong had several before bowing out at the hands the world. Members compete in of Spanish number four seed Javier Lazcano-Hernandez. His senior results since the US Open the recent Super Seniors have been exemplary and he now World Championships He also reached the quarterfinals |has a career high senior ITF ranking of the doubles with Michael Collins. of 558. held in Antalya in Turkey. Two-time Club Champion Dennis Glenn’s win in the 55’s at the World Ann Fotheringham’s effort, pictured Maddern also reached the third round Championships along with continuing above, to make the final of the 80’s in the 60’s singles. to hold the world number one singles and nearly win the title was ranking have seen him nominated fantastic. In the 70’s singles, Hayden Rees for an award he won in 2011. reached the third round before going In the final, Ann played the top seed, Ilse down to the second seed from Germany Mark Sheppard, while being a Michael, from Germany and she won the Peter Adrigan while also making it to member here at Kooyong, is the first 6/4 before Ilse fought back to win the the quarterfinals of the doubles with his coach at Willison Park and his second set with the same scoreline. German partner Karl Schaefer. hard work has paid off with his This sent the final into a match tiebreaker nomination for Coaching Heather Barwick also reached the and unfortunately for Ann it was the Excellence – Club. second round of the 70’s singles while German who came out on top 4/6 6/4 10/4. also making it through to the semi We wish all our members Ann also made the quarterfinals of the finals of the doubles with Judy Hancy. the best of luck for the doubles event. Newcombe Medal! Congratulations to all our members on Former world champion Andrew Rae also their recent performances at the World made a great run through the 60’s singles Championships! event where he reached the semi finals

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The AGM was held in the President, Ian Hill welcomed the appointment as Treasurer and Margot Kooyong Room on Wednesday Members present and reported on McCluskey, Fiona Law and Richard another excellent year at Kooyong. Kennett on their election to Committee, 29th October 2014 and was He outlined the activities that had taken each for three years. well attended. place during the year, which included The meeting then considered a Special the completion of a feature pathway, Resolution to adopt new Rules to fences and other features around the govern the club. grass courts. He also noted the addition of cardio equipment within the gym, Vice President, Peter Carew noted the which was added during the year. reasons for the proposed changes to include compliance with changes in the The annual report also outlined Incorporated Associations Act, which the activities of Members across all governs incorporated bodies including areas of sport and the achievements Kooyong, and other recommendations of many who have gone on to make deemed to provide best practice for great achievements on the sporting governing the club. world stage. Among the changes considered by the Treasurer Joe Dicks reported on the Members were the recommendations to excellent financial results achieved in adopt a new structure for the Committee, the 2013/2014 year and noted the which will reduce the Committee size strong financial position of the club. from a maximum of twelve to nine. The nominations for Committee were After discussion, the meeting moved confirmed and the President unanimously to adopt the Rules. congratulated Joe Dicks on his

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BACK4 TO BACK INTER CLUB

WineSUCCESS Challen�e Y It was with some trepidation that we sat down at our table in the Kooyong Room at Kooyong on Thursday 16 October as we sought to win the Inter Clubs Wine Challenge for a second successive year. Sixteen teams from Kooyong Lawn tennis Club, Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club, the Australian Club, the RACV Club and University House were set to test their palates over two brackets of wine – a bracket of four whites and a second bracket of four reds. Teams have 20 minutes for each bracket to identify the grape variety, From left: Rob Peebles, Patrice Renaudin, David Marcun, country of origin, region, vintage and Marie & Greg Baker and Bob Welch to write a tasting note on each wine. These notes are scored by a panel a narrow win from the Australian Club Our thanks go to Patrice Renaudin made up of the Food and Beverage with University House in third place. for his untiring support, for fostering Managers from each of the clubs. The team scored a near perfect 19.5 our interest in wine and giving us the out of 20 on the last wine – a 2012 opportunity to train our palates in our Following last year’s win, Kooyong Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet training sessions leading up to the event. hosted the evening and the wines were Sauvignon - that enabled the narrow Thanks also go to Bert Armstrong who selected by Patrice Renaudin. This year win. Kooyong’s winning team comprised did an admirable job hosting the evening. Kooyong had three teams competing Rob Peebles, David Marcun, Robert – up from two teams last year and one Our 2014 win means that Kooyong will Welch, Marie & Greg Baker. team in previous years. once again host the event in 2015. The other two Kooyong teams also Patrice set some interesting challenges We would be delighted to welcome other performed well and finished in the with the wines and after the first Kooyong members to the event and we middle of the field. These teams were bracket of white wines, the field was ask that you register your interest with the “En tout cas” with Ken Wheat, led by a team from University House Patrice, Kooyong’s Food & Beverage Will Derham, Stephen Jelbart, with the Australian Club in second place manager ([email protected]). Andrew Francis and Jenny Sullivan the Kooyong Classiques in third place. and the “Koots” of Geoff Pullen, We look forward to challenging our As was the case in 2013, the Classiques Marg Bristow, Cathie & Tony Hancy, palates again in 2015. were able to come from behind to score Elwyn & Anthony Nania. Greg Baker

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Being sun smart on the courts this summer

Members are reminded SUN PROTECTION MEASURES to be SunSmart this summer 1 CLOTHING • Sunscreen should be stored below 30°c to ensure they don’t damage • Sun-protective clothing should be and replaced once it is past the use-by date. their skin or put themselves worn at all times. • Participants are encouraged to apply at risk of skin cancer. • Tops/jerseys should be made from a generous amount of sunscreen (the UPF (UV protection factor) 50+ material equivalent of one teaspoon per limb). and have long sleeves and a collar. RATIONALE 3 HATS • Tops/jerseys should be loose fitting Wide-brimmed or bucket style hats are A balance of ultraviolet radiation (UV) and lightweight. • advised to be worn. Caps and visors do not exposure is important for health. • Where clothes do not provide adequate provide adequate sun protection to the face, Too much UV from the sun can cause sun protection, participants are reminded ears and neck and are not recommended. sunburn, skin damage, eye damage and to apply SPF 30 or higher sunscreen to all skin cancer. Australia has one of the exposed skin and wear covering clothing 4 SHADE highest rates of skin cancer in the world. whilst not on the courts. • When not actively playing or between Two in three Australians will develop some 2 SUNSCREEN individual events, participants should rest form of skin cancer before the age of 70. in shaded areas. • SPF 30 or higher broad spectrum, People often experience sunburn and skin water resistant sunscreen is promoted. damage when playing or watching sport due 5 SUNGLASSES People with naturally very dark brown or • Participants are advised to wear to extended periods exposed to high levels black skin (not a tan or olive skin) may of UV without appropriate sun protection. sunglasses that meet the Australian not need to wear sunscreen. standard (ASNZS 1067:2003). Too little UV from the sun can lead Participants are encouraged to apply • Please visit www.sunsmart.com.au to low vitamin D levels. Vitamin D sunscreen 20 minutes before training or for more information about protecting is essential for the development and playing and to reapply every two hours your skin when playing on the courts maintenance of healthy bones and or immediately after toweling dry. muscles, and for general health. this summer. 18 reciprocal news

Stay Play & Dine AT Portsea Golf Club

Kooyong Members can Kooyong Members may enquire about enjoy special opportunities the special discounts available whilst at Portsea Golf Club. visiting Portsea Golf Club. STAY, PLAY & DINE BOOKINGS The club is located at the tip of the T: (03) 5981 6100 Mornington Peninsular in beautiful E: [email protected] Portsea only a 90 minute drive from Melbourne CBD. MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES T: (03) 5981 6151 The acclaimed championship E: [email protected] course is well renowned, and the new clubhouse offers excellent accommodation and dining.

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Grass Tennis Courts It is a great time of year The work carried out around the Several of the en tout cas courts had when grass court tennis grounds in 2013 has presented the maintenance carried out during the courts, gardens and surrounds in superb year to maintain conditions but there is returns to Kooyong. condition for the start of the summer. more substantial work underway late Work carried out during winter A view from the clubhouse tells us how in the year including a rebuild of courts provided excellent preparation for the good it is to have grass court tennis back 32 & 33. The scope of that is more grass courts and a bout of late warm at Kooyong for the season. extensive than earlier works and will allow us to measure the effectiveness weather assisted greatly in readying As in the past, the opening of the grass of the alternative programs for future them for reopening in November. allows us to turn our attention over maintenance. Based on the conditions at the season the summer to the en tout cas courts opening, Members are looking forward following another heavy period of to enjoying another bumper season. winter use.

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COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2014 19 20 club news 2015 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Club Championships are David Hough and Ned Whittaker will always a highlight of the year be looking to take the next step to start beating the Club’s established stars. at Kooyong with nearly 500 In the Ladies Open Singles it was members taking part in this Kate Antosik who won her second year’s event we are looking consecutive title earlier this year and forward to breaking through it will be interesting to see if we have that barrier in 2015. the same final featuring Brigitte Beck again in 2015. The event will be held over the weekends on February14th, 15th, Molly Polak continues to make semi 21st and 22nd with February 28th finals so she is always a chance to and March 1st available if needed. break through next year or could we see someone like Destanee Aiava, The Club Championships will now Annabelle Andrinopoulos, Kate Valos, also be run using ’s Alana Parnaby, Danielle McIntyre or Tournament Planner software so to Laura Langmead (McNamara) take enter online you will need to go to out the title. http://tournaments.tennis.com.au and search for ‘Kooyong’ which should The next generation of Samyuktha bring up the home page for this event. Rajagopalan, Stephanie Serafidis, Vivian Fidantsis, Yiota Nicolaou, To enter online you will also need to Madeleine Bailey and Alexandra Bailey have setup an account with your My continue to develop and will be hoping Tennis number and if you don’t have to take that next step in 2015. this number you can contact Daniel at the club to find out what your number The Club Championships also caters is or to get it setup. for all standards of players at the Club so you are sure to find an event to suit Once you have an account you will be your ability across the able to enter online and all the draws 46 events on offer. and times will be seen via this website which will also allow us to update the From A Grade to D draws live as matches finish. Grade and the social doubles events, This year’s event saw the Men’s Open the Kooyong Club title go to a first time winner in Matthew Championships Carroll while the Ladies Open title was provides all members taken out for the second consecutive with an opportunity to time by Kate Antosik. play on the Club’s famous Matthew Carroll will attempt to grass courts and to meet defend his title and the likes of David and socialise with other Bidmeade, Daniel Byrnes, Andrew members along the way. Coelho or even 9-time winner Jay Enter the 2015 event Salter could be there to make his to be involved in life difficult throughout the event. Australia’s largest Club The next tier of players like Matthew Championships and enjoy Nickels, James Gardner, Daniel the great atmosphere Nickels, Mike Vaughan, Dexter Bonet, around the Club when the grasscourts are all in play.

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2014/ 2015 Asia Pacific Tennis League

Teams are readying A side containing , includes Andrew Whittington, John , Dane Propoggia and Peers, Daniel Byrnes, Andrew Coelho, themselves for the third Adam Hubble look to have all bases , David Bidmeade and season of the Asia Pacific covered but there’s also a Dingley side Mitch Burman. containing , James Lemke The competition will head to Yarrawonga Tennis League and the and Joe Sirianni to contend with while in Round 2 for a tennis showpiece in Tennis World’s young team comprising big names keep rolling in country Victoria while the men will also of Junior US Open champion Omar travel to Tasmania in Round 4 as the as the league’s popularity Jasika, and Daniel Guccione league expands to the Apple Isle now with along with older cousin Chris Guccione continues to rise. the inclusion of the Tasmanian Devils. are also a dangerous proposition. Australia’s top players have already Get down to Kooyong on the 12th of Kooyong’s men will be hoping to signed up to play in the Victorian December at 6.30pm to see all of the overcome all of these hurdles to again Conference so we are sure to see plenty women’s teams battle it out in the final head to the finals at Melbourne Park of world class tennis when it gets round of conference play before the final with last year’s unbeaten star Rubin underway on the 28th of November in is played on the 14th of December at Statham headlining a talented side that Frankston for the women and Dingley 1.00pm at the National Tennis Centre. for the men. The Kooyong teams will be underdogs in the coming season with some outstanding teams being entered so far. On the women’s side of things, the Bayside Thunder look to be the early favourites with , , and Tammi Patterson in their line up while MCC have also recruited strongly with the addition of Zuzana Zlocohova, Katherine Westbury and Masa Jovanovic all added to an already strong Premier League team. Kooyong’s girls won’t be without a chance with the addition of former US Open Junior finalist Anett Kontaveit together with the likes of long time member Sally Peers, rising star Destanee Aiava, College star Belinda Woolcock, Club Champion Kate Antosik as well as Alana Parnaby, Annabelle Andrinopoulos, Molly Polak, Brigitte Beck and Laura Langmead. The men’s conference looks extremely close across the entire competition but Royal South Yarra’s renaissance at the top level has continued with a very From left: Richard Yang, Daniel Byrnes, Marc Polmans, David Bidmeade, Sally Peers, strong side named for this year’s event. Alana Parnaby, Adriana Szili and Kate Antosik represented the Club in Yarrawonga.

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 Men’s Pennant FOUR FLAGS ON THE TROT

The men’s Pennant season every challenge put in front of him with some great wins throughout the season was again a success on the great success. while Lachlan McAndrew’s Grade 10 team back of another great win The Club’s three Grade 5 teams were all of youngsters finished third and played in the mix come finals time with Dean off for a spot in the Tier 2 finals but were from the Club’s Men’s Grade Seeley’s team going down to the eventual unfortunately knocked out at that point. 1 Open Doubles team winning Grade 5 champions, Overport Park, in In the Men’s Open Doubles, outside its fourth consecutive flag. the semi finals while Harrison Young’s of Chris Straford’s flag winning side, team of rising stars won through to the Ric Mitchell’s side finished a very Two straight sets wins in the first two Tier 2 finals after finishing second on the respectable fourth in Grade 1 while rubbers set up the victory for the ladder before bowing out at the hands of the Club also fielded 3 teams in the Kooyong side against a very tough St Mary’s Greensborough. Masters 50+ competition. Grace Park team. Bryce Mitchelson’s Grade 5 team In the Masters 50+ A Grade competition Wes Horskins and Chris Costas defeated finished third on the ladder but won their both Graeme Heath and Gordon Jason Lindeman and Steve Myers 7/5 semi final to move through to the Tier 2 Hammet’s teams reached the finals by 6/4 while captain Chris Straford and finals where they defeated Macleod finishing third and fourth respectively Steve Gay showed their class to defeat before running into a red hot Overport but unfortunately they were knocked John Hammond and Colin Davis 6/3 6/4. Park side in the Grade 5 semi final. out in the semi finals. Four straight flags is a wonderful effort The Club also had a young team in Grade In the B Grade, Doug Bell’s team and everyone involved with the team over 7 captained by Thomas McKay and had a tough season and finished in the past few years is to be congratulated. despite missing their number one player seventh spot. Congratulations to this year’s team of through injury for most of the season the Congratulations to all of our teams on Chris Straford, Steve Gay, Wes Horskins, side finished a respectable sixth. a great year and we look forward to the Peter Owen, Chris Costas, Claude Gattino, In Grade 9, Greg Seers’ team finished just 2015 Tennis Victoria Pennant season! Phillip McCall, Tyrone Berger, Ken Cooper six points outside the top four despite and Ilmar Mutli on a great season! In Grade 1 and 2, the Club’s teams found the going tough but these three young teams were able to gain some much needed experience against some very good opposition and will be much better prepared for the 2015 season. The Club’s Grade 3 teams showed there is a lot to like about the next generation of players developing at the Club with both teams reaching the finals. Connor Di Marco’s team reached the Tier 2 semi finals going down to a strong and experienced team from Maccabi but had a fantastic year considering four of the boys travelled through Europe during the season. Jeremy Taylor, Connor Di Marco, Greg Polmans, Cody Gunn, Josiah Roach, Chase Ferguson and Antony Guan all played their part in a very successful year. In the same grade, Peter Ikosidekas’ team also reached the top four of their section but lost in the semi finals to the eventual Grade 3 champions from Carmelite. Andres Urrego-Varon’s season was a highlight for this team as he took on  David Bidmeade

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 Women’s Pennant BIG WIN FOR GRADE 1 WOMEN

Kooyong’s Grade 1 women’s Kate Francis’ team again made the finals watch in the future with an impressive team, captained by Kate following a solid season where they performance in the finals. finished fourth but there they ran into the Zoe Potter’s Grade 4 team showed Antosik, brought the flag eventual Grade 2 champions Geelong. back to the Club after a huge improvement across the season Melanie Kempson’s team of youngsters and, despite finishing eighth, were fantastic season. were extremely competitive throughout extremely competitive against some of After defeating Alana Parnaby’s Grade 1 the season and the experience they the better sides. team in the Tier 2 semi final, Antosik’s gained this year will help them moving There’s plenty of upside in this team and team went on to defeat the reigning into next season while Cindy Tamber’s hopefully we see these girls continue to premiers, Delahey Rec, in a great final. team were just nine points outside the top develop their games next season. four after the final round with the washout Belinda Woolcock, at home on a break in Round 14 proving costly in the end. In Grade 6, Angela Woodruff’s team from College in America, starred in the finished in fourth place in a six team final with an upset win over Viktorija In Grade 3, Jade Sheary’s team had a section so they unfortunately just Rajicic 6/1 6/3 that set the tone for the day. great season to finish second on the missed the finals. ladder but they unfortunately fell in the Kate Antosik won her singles over semi finals to Tennis World. Congratulations to all of our women’s Melissa Esguerra 6/4 in the third set teams on another great Pennant season! while Molly Polak defeated Branka Sophia Storch showed she will be one to Potkonjak 5/7 6/4 6/0. Annabelle Andrinopoulos went down in a tight encounter with Monica Rajicic 3/6 6/2 2/6 at number two for Kooyong’s only loss of the day as they went on to dominate the doubles to secure the win. Woolcock and Polak won 6/1 6/2 against Viktorija Rajicic and Potkonjak while Antosik and Laura Langmead proved to be too good for Monica Rajicic and Esguerra 6/4 7/5 to seal the victory. Congratulations to the team of Belinda  Grade 1 Champs Woolcock, Annabelle Andrinopoulos, Kate From left: Laura Langmead, Annabelle Andrinopoulos, Belinda Woolcock, Molly Polak, Kate Antosik & Laura Rabinovich Antosik, Molly Polak, Laura McNamara, Brigitte Beck, Laura Rabinovich and Catherine Louis on a fantastic season! Alana Parnaby’s Grade 1 team had a great season finishing second on the ladder and winning their semi final against Royal South Yarra No 2 to make the Tier 2 finals. Also in Grade 1, Stephanie Serafidis’ young team had a really solid first season in the top grade having won Grade 2 last year and finished in sixth position. This team gained plenty of experience and will continue to improve as we head into 2015. In Grade 2, the Club fielded three teams with two of those being young and talented and one team of experienced players that continue to give themselves a chance to play finals year after year.  Belinda Woolcock

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It’s been another efforts of last season where two With a win over the top side already successful season of Kooyong teams played each other in under their belt during the season, the grand final. this team could win a much deserved Junior Competition tennis flag in the weeks to come. James Goller’s team currently sit on top at Kooyong with 18 teams of the ladder and a win in the final round In Section 5, Nicholas Farmer’s team representing the club and will ensure they stay there while Jack have jumped back inside the top four many of them in contention Geason’s team is in third spot and could at the right time of the season and to make the finals as we still drop out of the top four depending look likely to play the top side in the on results from round 14. semi finals. approach the final round. Fingers crossed both teams are able to This team has been extremely On Saturday mornings, the Club has make the all Kooyong final a reality for competitive throughout the season four teams competing across the two the second consecutive season. and an upset wouldn’t surprise. sections available. In Section 2, Kristofer Hyde’s team have The Club has two teams in a very In Section 1, Oliver Lucas’ team is taken all before them as they strive to competitive Section 6 and Matthew currently in fourth spot on the ladder move up to Section 1 next season. Tingate’s team is just out of reach while Tom Langford’s team is just one of finals with one round to play while The team currently sits on top of the spot behind them in fifth position. Lucy Slobom’s team has the chance ladder and seem to have an edge over to sneak into the top four with a win Unfortunately both teams will miss their opponents as they head into in the last round. the finals in this six team section the finals. where only the top two teams playoff Fingers crossed results also go their Alex Savage’s Section 3 team is another in the grand final. way in other matches in round 14. on a mission to win the flag this season Both teams have continued to grow and they look likely to finish anywhere In Section 8, the Club also has two across the season, highlighted by the from top to third on the ladder as the teams and Camilla Kaufman’s team win of Tom Langford’s young team finals approach. unfortunately won’t be playing finals against the second placed side from Port Melbourne in round 9. In Section 2, the Club’s two young teams have both shown themselves to be very CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS competitive at this level and look likely to play finals. The Club Championships will be played in February again Lachlan Main’s team is currently in fourth spot on the ladder while Ruby in 2015 and we’d love to see all of our junior players Seymour’s team sits just one spot compete in this tournament played on the grass courts. ahead of them in third place. Kids on the waiting list are allowed to play in the Under It would be great to see both teams 12, 14 and 16 events while members can play in any event play finals. they choose whether it be a senior or under age event. On Sunday mornings, Kooyong has 14 teams playing including four teams in This is a great opportunity to compete against your peers the top three sections. and show you belong in a higher section while also These four teams are all capable of enjoying the chance to play on the grass courts. winning flags this season as they all sit near the top of their respective ladders. The entry form was sent out with Courtside or you In Section 1, Kooyong’s two teams can enter online via http://tournaments.tennis.com.au currently sit in first and third on the or please contact the Club for more information. ladder and will be looking to repeat the

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THE CEDRIC MASON CUP It was another fantastic day to celebrate junior tennis when Royal South Yarra again hosted the Cedric Mason Cup in early October. Seven teams of junior players from each Club took part in the round robin event which is always a highlight for the kids from both clubs. It’s been a healthy rivalry and that went up a notch this year when Royal South Yarra won the trophy back after it being in Kooyong’s grasp for the past three years. The day is all about the social interaction between the two clubs and the kids love being involved so it was great to see everyone enjoy the day. Thanks to Jarrad Wright and Tony Joubert from Royal South Yarra for organising the day and we look forward to hosting the event in 2015.

Eliza Szwarcberg’s Section 13 team sits just two points outside the top four and another win over Kings Park SENIOR in the final round will see them playing finals. In Section 17, this team of PENNANT youngsters captained by Dustin but their second half of the season has Feldman have been terrific all been very promising while Jude Hine’s The Club is now starting season and are yet to drop a match. team looks set to be a big challenger to see quite a few kids for the flag. They deserve to win a flag after the transition from our junior season they’ve had so fingers With one round to go they sit in second teams into Tennis Victoria’s crossed everything goes to plan place but play the top side so they may while in Section 18 the Club’s first Pennant competition played finish on top of the ladder if their first time players, captained by Sophie between late April and meeting is anything to go by. Courtney, have been learning the August each year. Seamus Synnott’s Section 9 team have ropes and will be much better for the had a great season and can’t lose top experience next season. Any junior players playing spot with one round to play. Hopefully we can celebrate all of the in the top sections of the They’ve been dominant all season and it successes together at the upcoming Junior Competition who feel would be great to see them win the flag. Parent & Child round robin and like they are ready to play presentation night. In Section 11, Jonathon Kinsella’s team Senior Pennant can contact will miss the finals but have had a solid Congratulations to all of the players Daniel at the Club for more season with most players having come and their parents for another up from Section 14 after winning the wonderful season of Junior information on 9822 3333. flag last season. Competition representing Kooyong!

COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2014 25 26 pennant profiles PENNANT PROFILES CODEY CONNOR GUNN DI MARCO AGE 14 AGE 14

Grade: 3 Grade: 3 Australian Ranking: 430 Australian Ranking: 332 Play L/H or R/H: Right handed Play L/H or R/H: Right handed Tennis Achievements: Played for Australia in the Youth Tennis Achievements: Selected for the Australian Young Cup in India, played in Europe ETA’s in July and August Stars Tennis Europe Tour, 2 Doubles Nationals Titles, of this year. Recent runner up AMT bronze event. Finalist National Singles Finalist, represented Victoria in U12 Tennis Victoria Athlete of the Year and looking forward to Teams Event and twice at the Bruce Cup, winning U16 the December Showdown. Kooyong Club Championships. ➤ Most admired sportsperson/why? ➤ Most admired sportsperson/why? because he is extremely humble Zlatan Ibrahimovich (soccer player for Paris St Germain) and never boasting about his achievements, and he is a freak at soccer and is always a team player. an awesome competitor. Even though he has heaps of talent he still trains and works hard to stay one of the best players in the world. ➤ Greatest influence on tennis career/why? My dad because he showed me how to play tennis at ➤ Greatest influence on tennis career/why? a young age and works with me to achieve my goals. Paul Vassallo (my coach). Paul has coached me since Dad has been a huge influence in my tennis life as a I was 4 years old. He always challenges me and pushes coach and my number 1 supporter. I love it that dad’s me to be the best I can be. not just about tennis but takes me fishing, diving and ➤ Greatest sporting moment witnessed? we do cool stuff away from tennis. I went to the World Cup in 2006 and whilst I was only ➤ Greatest sporting moment witnessed? 6 years old I still remember sitting in the stands with While I was on a holiday in New York I got the opportunity my family when Australia drew against Croatia to make to go to a Mets game (baseball). The crowd was fun. it through to the play offs. I remember the roar of the crowd and singing Advance Australia Fair and then ➤ What goals have you set for yourself in tennis? celebrating afterwards with all the other Australians. My number one goal in tennis is to be the best, and it would be great to make it to the top ten best tennis ➤ What goals have you set for yourself in tennis? players in the world. I would love to win a grand slam I would like to continuously improve my ranking and make it and hopefully it’s the Aussie Open. to the top 100 players in the world. My goal is to play Grand Slam tennis and one day play Davies Cup for Australia. ➤ What do you enjoy most about pennant tennis? I enjoy pennant because it is a tough match every week ➤ What do you enjoy most about pennant tennis? against all different ages and you get to play as a team. I really enjoy the team environment of pennant tennis; it’s not very often in tennis you get to play as a team. ➤ If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? I also like being able to catch up with my friends. I think I would try to be an AFL footy player as I love playing footy. ➤ If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? If I weren’t a tennis player I would definitely be a soccer ➤ What do you do outside tennis? player. I played junior soccer as well and really enjoyed it. Outside tennis I love to go fishing, running, and catching up with friends. Going diving with dad is pretty fun as well. ➤ What do you do outside tennis? I like to do anything that involves sport, I like to go to the ➤ How much time do you spend developing your tennis soccer and watch Melbourne Victory, go to the Footy and each week? watch Hawthorn and hang out with my friends. I do about 40% of my training off court and 60% on court and approximately about 12-14 hours of tennis specific ➤ How much time do you spend developing your tennis training and match play a week. In my program I also each week? have rest days and times when there is no tennis. I currently spend about 16 hours a week. ➤ Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? ➤ Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? The time I get to spend watching TV or sit on the couch. I often miss out on going to my friends parties if I have a Waking up early in the mornings to go gym or be at the match the next day, I’d also like to play many other sports courts. Weekends and holiday time at tournaments, but but it’s hard to fit them in with my tennis commitments. tournaments are fun as many of my mates are at events The hardest sacrifice is sleep. I often train late and then and we catch up and kick the footy in between matches. get up to hit really early in the morning.

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Midweek Ladies REPORT

Kooyong was well represented clear with one round to play! Kooyong In BRTA on a Thursday, Kooyong had will play the winner of the Coatesville two teams compete in Section A. in various ladies’ midweek v Black Rock preliminary final at Stella Jo O’Donoghue’s side finished 4th, competitions, with 12 teams Maris on 25 November. unfortunately missing out on finals in the six team section. In the last round, Kooyong had four teams play in BRTA on playing in three different Jo’s side knocked the other Kooyong a Wednesday. In section 1, Fiona Medina’s side out of finals contention, captained associations across three days. side finished 4th but unfortunately lost by Sue Lester. In the Midweek Eastern Metropolitan their semi final v Stella Maris. In section 1, Sally McIlraith’s side Region Ladies’ Tennis Association (don’t In section 2, Detje Marcel’s side unfortunately missed finals, finishing think their name is long enough!) on a finished 3rd. Unfortunately they lost in 6th place. Tuesday, Bridget Laird captained a side their semi final v Stella Maris. in the A1 Grade while Moira Righetti Kooyong had two teams compete in In section 3, Kate Wraith-Bell’s side also captained an A2 Grade side. Unlike WDTA on a Thursday. In A Reserve 2, finished 3rd. Her side defeated St Pats Bayside Regional Tennis Association Sarah Cudlipp’s side unfortunately Mentone in the preliminary final, (BRTA) and Waverley & District Tennis narrowly missed out on a finals berth, qualifying for the Grand Final v Stella Association (WDTA) which play February- finishing in 5th place. June and July-December, M.E.M.R.L.T.A. Maris, which was played on 19 November. seasons are March-August and August- It was a hard fought match, with Kooyong In B Special 1, Jayne Pitard’s side March. After eight rounds, Bridget’s side victorious 3 rubbers 6 sets 49 games to 1 qualified for the finals, finishing 2nd. is in 6th place, just two points outside the rubber 4 sets 52! Congratulations to the She will play Clarinda in a semi final top four. Moira’s side is in 4th place on 10 whole team: Di Synnott, Kate Wraith-Bell, on 20 November. Jane Lennon, Priscilla Kiernan, Jo Rush points. M.E.M.R.L.T.A. play right up until Congratulations to everyone who played and Janine Ross (pictured above). 16 December. in various midweek competitions and we In BRTA on a Tuesday, Steph Fry In section 4, Merryn Olive’s side finished wish you all the best for the rest of this captained a section 1 team. Her side 5th, narrowly missing out on the finals. season and beyond. will finish on top, currently 10.5 points

COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2014 27 28 around the club CRÉCHE NEWS Magic, Santa & Important News from the Crèche

What more could you ask for Kooyong is such a special Club - I am on a Sunday morning? The delighted that nearly all committee members have decided to continue Kooyong Children’s Christmas for one more year. If you are using the party was enjoyed by everyone crèche in 2015 please introduce yourself that attended. Channel 9’s WB as we need new committee members in resident musician was a future years. Even fleeting participation would be welcome. It is the perfect way with a professional magic show to see if you are interested in being on for the children as was Santa the committee in 2016. Please contact who called in to say hello. Stephen Lucas at the club anytime to talk about what is involved, or to the Thank you to my fellow committee committee members. members, Rachael Brownell, Melissa McCulloch, Tanya Fryc and Lisa Kelly Please note that the Crèche closes for organising the Christmas party. on Friday 19th December 2014 and Have a magical and safe summer. Super mums to say the least. I would reopens on Monday 2nd February 2015. also like to thank the Club for their help Pick up your Registration at the pro Rachael Ralph in making the day a great success. shop for 2015. They need to be filled out President of the Crèche Committee every year (even for existing families).

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28 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2014 coaching news 29 KOOYONG

TENNIS ACADEMY

ALL THE STAFF AT THE NEW PROGRAMS NEXT YEAR: Glenn Busby has managed to once again have a very successful year on tour again. KOOYONG INTERNATIONAL The development of a new Player TENNIS ACADEMY WOULD  He won the Australian Tennis Seniors Performance Excellence Program Individual Championships, Oceania LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE that will be at the cutting edge of Seniors Claycourt Championships, 45th WHO HAS PARTICIPATED IN player development. This program International Championships of Italy, 34th A LESSON, HOLIDAY CLINIC, will include morning training, after ITF International World Individual LADIES CLINIC, OR SQUAD! school and for those available during Championships and also the Teams event the day. We have limited places and and the XXXIX Seniors International de It has been a very successful year details will be provided in coming Porto Alegre in Brazil. where we have seen many fantastic weeks. results starting from the 3 year olds This meant Glenn has finished off the Before School Squad training just starting out and hitting their first  year as World No. 1 again. Glenn has also programs to enable players to get more ball over the net in our Hotshots been nominated for most outstanding involved in their tennis and greater program to Codey Gunn mixing it with 35+ Tennis Senior at Tennis Australia’s flexibility with courts and singles play. Europe’s best in Europe and jumping Newcombe Medal awards night which will be held in late November. from 608 in Australia to 340 in 3  Monday morning fitness and months, as a 13 year old. tennis.Next year we are looking to try Glenn continues to stay very disciplined something a little different and a bit of with his training and is an amazing role fun by introducing a Monday morning model for anyone involved at KITA and workout clinic! This will be run on centre Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. court from 10:00am – 11:15am with the emphasis on fitness and fun! Music, He has just sent through this news from fitness stations and of course lots of Brazil, “Playing here in Brazil this week hitting will be the order of the morning has been an amazing experience and to start your week on a high! This will challenge. The courts are slower than be open to all males and females and the clay in Europe, the balls seem to stay will include a lot of match play at the in the air a lot longer and the sliding just end with appropriate groupings feels so soft under your feet. This is where young players carve out a game  A senior daytime program for those plan of patience , consistency and mental who have time off during the day and toughness. It’s such an advantage the want to train with like-minded people young South American and European who are currently playing seniors players have in their game development tournaments or are looking to get and structure of how to control the ball involved in some. and play the right shot at the right time, Our Holiday Clinics are up and compared to our training. Off ready to book via our website and try to Argentina next week and finally Chile bookings! Due to the Australian Open before coming home and imparting the being a week later this year we will things I have learnt, even at this age, be running 2 clinics in December on our younger ones.” and 4 in January! Please go to Once again have a good break and Codey Gunn in action www.kooyongtennisacademy.com.au at Kooyong. look forward to another fantastic and follow the link to book in. year in 2015.

www.kooyongtennisacademy.com.au COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2014 29 30 squash news LADIES SQUASH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Former Australian Junior Champion great semi final and setup a mouth Kooyong’s Ladies Squash and Australian representative in this watering title decider. year’s Commonwealth games in The final was an epic match with both Club Championships was Glasgow, , was seeded players fighting for every point but in the number one. held in October with the end, after more than an hour of world both semi finals being an Having recently played in the USA class squash, won her absolute treat featuring championships, she was ready to go and first Club Championship title at Kooyong faced off with fourth seed Victoria Leow to continue her run of good form. four of Australia’s best who is rising up the ranks quickly Having moved to Melbourne from having just returned from where squash talents. to work with Sarah Fitz- she was runner up in the under 19 Gerald, Christine is already seeing big Australian Junior Championships and improvements in her game and is more officially ranked number 2 in Australia. relaxed about her matches. Sarah lived up to her seeding in the “Having a bit more of a balance and semi final as she defeated Victoria in an feeling like I’m achieving in other areas entertaining and competitive match but of my life has really made a big her experience certainly showed. difference. It’s allowed me to relax a bit In the second semi final it was number more on court,” said Christine. two seed Christine Nunn, the recently “The idea was teaching me to hit the crowned New South Wales Open ball better, and do some things I wasn’t champion playing against Selena doing before. I used to have a very flat Shaikh, the number three seed and swing, but with these changes I’m able former Australian Junior Team captain. to get behind it and spin it, and cut it,” Christine continued her great recent she said. From left: , Victoria Leow, form which includes being unbeaten in Congratulations to Christine on her first Christine Nunn & Sarah Cardwell. A2 Pennant this season to win another Club Championship title!

SARAH CARDWELL’S COMMONWEALTH GAMES EXPERIENCE

So what can I say about the On a team note, we got a bronze and anthem, and seeing Australian two golds in the doubles events. Kasey uniforms on the podium gave me experience of heading over Brown & Cameron Pilley got bronze in shivers. to the Commonwealth mixed, & Dave I wore my Kooyong necklace [that the Palmer got gold in mixed, then Games? Without a doubt, club gave me] with pride all the time... I Cameron Pilley & Dave Palmer got it was the best experience hope it got on TV at some stage! gold in the men's doubles! of my life so far! After the finals day I have been more Australia topped the medal tally for inspired than ever, and am already fired Personally I got to play in the individual squash thanks to these doubles up for the 2018 Gold Coast event and unfortunately lost to performances. Canada's Samantha Cornett (World Commonwealth Games! The finals day (3rd of August) was the ranked 31) but was happy with my So from me, a huge thank you to most inspiring experience for me. performance, she was just too good. everyone at Kooyong for their support! Seeing our flag raised, singing our

30 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2014 squash news 31 AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS

Earlier this month Kooyong of Transport, Planning and Local developing junior squash as well as scholarship holder Sam Infrastructure website, recognises providing some great positive profile for the exceptional contribution made the sport. These awards showcase the Ejtemai won the Under 19s by a volunteer under the age of 25 fantastic work being done at grassroots Boys division of the 2014 to the Victorian sport and active level by a wide range of volunteers and Australian Junior Squash recreation community. are highly respected," said Fiona. Championships. According to the Tate Norris, ranked number 1 in Victoria website, Jason, who was born legally and now number 5 in Australia, finished Held at The Terrace Squash Centre in blind in one eye, has been coaching and 5th in the Under 15 Boys division of the Perth, number 1 seed Ejtemai defeated mentoring junior squash players at the Junior Squash Championships. number 2 seed New South Welshman Westerfolds Sport Centre and introduced Tate lost his quarter final 11-5 11-4 11-7 Rohan Toole 11-6 11-4 11-7. Sam only squash to his high school. The award to number 3 seed Jack Hudson. In the dropped one set for the tournament, in was accepted by Squash & Racquetball 5th v 6th play off Tate defeated Brody Di the semi final against number 4 seed Executive Director, Fiona Young. Solayman Nowrozi. Bella 9-11 11-4 11-7 11-8. "The award is well deserved recognition Previously Sam won the Under 17s Boys for Jason's significant work in division in 2013 and the Under 15s Boys division in 2011, a fantastic achievement. Squash champion Sarah Fitz-Gerald Fellow scholarship holder and number together with National 19’s Champion 2 seed Victoria Leow made the final of Sam Ejtemai. the Under 19s Girls division, defeating number 3 seed from Queensland Samantha Calvert 2-11 11-5 11-2 11-6 in her semi final. Unfortunately Victoria lost the final to another Queenslander, number 1 seed , 11-9 9-11 11-5 11-5. Another scholarship holder, Jason Holmes, upset number 3 seed Jon Van Der Kreek in an epic round 2 clash of the Under 17s Boys division, 16-14 11-5 4-11 5-11 12-10. In a severe test of his fitness, Jason played another 5-set epic in the quarter finals, losing out to number 6 seeded Queenslander Nicholas Calvert 11-5 9-11 11-6 2-11 11-9. While Jason was participating at the Junior Squash Championships, the 2014 Community Sport and Recreation Awards were held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Jason was fortunate enough to win the Young Volunteer of the Year Award, which, according to the Department

COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2014 31 32 around the club

2014 A Grade Billiards The exhibition of Complete Billiards laid by Sandringham, and Kooyong failed brought to mind the glory days of to hit the red off two cushions by about The A Grade billiards team is cruising billiards of the 1930's, when people like 2mm, thus incurring a 4 point penalty. in third position on the ladder and will be Australia's greatest ever sportsman involved in the finals in late November. The bell went with Kooyong one point Walter Lindrum were making long runs The highlight of the season was provided adrift. In the deciding 16-hand frame, of close cannons. Thank you, Eric! by one of our opponents Eric Worsley, Sandringham won convincingly, and who plays for Cheltenham. Kooyong relinquishes thus regained the trophy. As always the evening was great fun. In a magnificent display of billiards in the Sandringham-Kooyong all its phases, Eric made 29 cannons in Cup – narrowly! Victorian Billiards a row during a break of 68, easily the best run I have witnessed in over forty In September Kooyong travelled to Championship years of playing billiards. Then during Sandringham for the annual social Kooyong has made another strong a break of 48 later in the match, he snooker match, now in its eleventh showing in this championship. Don played the all-around game, top of the year. In a 12 frame match, Kooyong was Richter lost in the last 8, David Pitt and table play, and the lucrative but very leading 6-5, and was three points up in Alistair Macindoe (pictured) lost in the hard to play Postman’s Knock form the final frame with under a minute left last 16, while Simon Fortune lost of top of the table play. on the clock. Regrettably a snooker was narrowly in the last 32.

The annual Kooyong Bridge has progressed well throughout the Congress was held in year and are now playing in our regular duplicate sessions (Monday afternoons November, with more than and Tuesday evenings). 100 participants of whom The 2015 beginner programme will 26 were KLTC members. be run by Stephen Lester commencing KLTC was well represented in the final 13th April. standings, with our Monday Director Stephen will also run a short Stephen Lester finishing second and programme of workshops for more Penny Blankfield and Sue Read a highly experienced players on Monday creditable seventh. mornings from 9th February. Bridge Lessons The enthusiastic group which Rob Nurse Penny Blankfield and Sue Read receive their prize from Bridge Club President Rob Nurse for being the commenced bridge lessons in March President best KLTC pair at the 2014 Kooyong Bridge Congress

32 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2014 FUNCTIONS AT

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34 COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2014 around the club 35 Royal Children's Hospital Auxiliary

As we approach the end of year 2014, our Auxiliary looks back on another very successful year fundraising for the Royal Children’s Hospital here in Melbourne.

Our calendar of activities including the AAMI Classic, Ladies Doubles Grass Tournament, Card Days together with Phyllis George’s wonderful stall which raises $400 to $500 on each day, our Christmas in July Luncheon and finally concluding with a great trivia night in October altogether resulted in a grand total for the hospital of around $16,000. A great effort! What an amazing Grand total raised for the hospital effort!

Special thanks to all my Committee who give their best to ensure a great end result and to all our Kooyong friends for their continuing support.

Last, but by no means least, my congratulations must go to our CEO at Kooyong, Chris Brown, for his great assistance, likewise Executive Chef Chris Goulding and all the staff at Kooyong for their great support in the staging of our events, without which we would be unable to function. Finally, I would just like to wish you, one and all, a very safe and happy Christmas and New Year and I look forward to join with you in 2015 for another great year of fundraising.

Marie Devereux President

P.S. Please support the Priceline Pharmacy Classic 13th – 16th January 2015. Entrée Antipasto of cured meats THANK YOU TO THE KOOYONG TEAM 2015 Diary Dates Mixed grilled seafood On behalf of the Wine & Food Society In the New Year, a list of future functions Herb & garlic focaccia committee and members, a very heartfelt will be highlighted on the Members’ Main Course (choice of) ‘Thank You’ to all the Kooyong Team for Notice Board and also on the Kooyong their enthusiasm and commitment with Website under Members Groups, Wine Cotaletta di Pollo our functions during this year. & Food Society. Crumbed chicken breast Special acknowledgement to Patrice We hold five functions each year, at with salsa verde dressing Renaudin - his dedication and expertise Kooyong and different venues of interest Bistecca ai ferri is legendary! Rachael Whitelaw and the arranged by the committee, with guests Chargrilled porterhouse Functions Department were outstanding able to attend as numbers allow. To avoid steak with truffle butter with their attention to detail, as well as disappointment, please ensure you reply Filleto di Pesce all those working behind the scenes. early to functions. Pan seared fillet of Barramundi, We greatly appreciate the amazing lemon & olive oil passion and creativity of Chris Goulding and his culinary colleagues. The positive Costoletto di Maile energy of everyone working together Pork Ribeye with caramelized apple provided exceptional service for all Wine Stinco di Agnello & Food Society events held at Kooyong Lamb shanks braised in throughout the year. red wine & root vegetables Thursday 9 October Pasta Misto - Il Duca Restaurant in East Melbourne Chefs’ selection of three Il Duca’s owners: Ralph, Dominic and pastas & sauces David ensured their reputation was met to create a warm and hospitable dining Membership of Wine & Food Society Dessert (trio of) experience, built on 30 years of tradition, service and gastronomy. The Society is very active - we have Lemon & ricotta flan attracted considerable interest over recent Tiramisu Members and guests enjoyed a banquet years with membership almost doubling. that paid homage to the unmistakable Gelato Details of our activities and membership southern Italian generosity of their application forms can be found on the KLTC Coffee & Chocolates ancestors. Il Duca and the Athenaeum Club website under Members Groups, Wine & were two offsite venues chosen for 2014. Wines Food Society. Macedon Ridge Sparkling Thursday 27th November & 4th December WFS Commitee - End of Year Function in the Racquet Club NV (Mt. Macedon) A special ‘Thank You’ to committee Apologies to members who were unable to Petaluma Riesling 2013 members: Cindi Damian, Robin Daubeny, join us on your preferred date, due to being (Clare Valley) Milton Dickins, Margot McCluskey, Peter fully booked. This year we trialed two Nolan, Sarah Patterson, Marie Pernat Simon Hackett Chardonnay separate dates to meet demand. and Graham Schmidt for their support 2013 ( Hills) On 27th November Ben Portet, Winemaker throughout the year. Zema Estate Shiraz 2009 and ‘young gun’ of the wine industry in Each person contributes to the success (Coonawarra) Yarra Valley, entertained guests. of all our functions. On behalf of all Elio Perrone Barbera d'Asti On 4th December, Dominique Portet, members, your commitment of time, DOCG 2012 (Piemonte, Italy) a ‘father’ of the industry provided energy and expertise is greatly appreciated. wisdom and insight for everyone. A truly We look forward to welcoming you to delicious menu with excellent matching another exciting year in 2015 of great wines was enjoyed by all - another very wine, food and camaraderie with fellow memorable night! members, guests and friends. Monday 8th December Best wishes to one and all for the joy of - Annual General Meeting the festive season - we hope the New Year All financial members of the Wine & Food is filled with good health, peace, success Society are warmly invited to attend our and much happiness! AGM to be held at KLTC, commencing 8pm. Light refreshments will follow conclusion Christine Johnson of the meeting. President health club news 37 Health Club NEWS

In this edition of Health Club News, we are introducing a new enthusiastic personal trainer. We also have some testimonials from members on why they love training at Kooyong Health Club. JEREMY MUSSO DEE MILNE Ever since I was a little kid I have had a keen eye on the sport and fitness industry, I now can't wait I don't just like training at KLTC gym, to help our members set and achieve fitness goals I love it! Kooyong offers much and its inside this gym. I have a good understanding in the gym is no exception. It is an excellent different training methods required for different facility in a superb environment which members, especially footballers and cricketers on is complemented by a diverse range how to help them improve in their functionality as of instructors and programs available. I have been playing the two sports for numerous All of this, thanks to the competent years. Nothing would make me happier than to staff on hand and under the guidance see a member reach their goals that they have and direction of Mike Kull. worked hard to achieve! KAREN INGE We all know how important it is for our EVA BOULTON health and vitality to be physically active and to keep fit. So this year I decided to Abs! Do I have any? It seemed not as I began my first session with Petrina, embark on a strength training program my very own Personal Trainer at Kooyong Gym. Not that Petrina was asking to help preserve and perhaps even gain too much of me at my first session five months some muscle mass. I knew I couldn’t ago. But my abs had been lying dormant for do it alone as I have tried several times many years. Tennis muscles were the only ones before and I would either give up or get that I had developed it seemed. injured. My husband George suggested Gently, one session per week, Petrina has been that I ask Michael Kull to do some guiding my body to achieve a good balance of personal training with me which I have strength and fitness, all without pain and suffering. done. I must say that coming to Kooyong And yes, I now can do the abs exercises, the 2 to 3 times a week for most of this strength and resistance routines etc. Let’s see year has made a real difference to my where Petrina takes me in the next five months. strength and overall well being. Michael EVA BOULTON & PETRINA DA GAMA even tells me that he is starting to see Thanks Petrina for your understanding and some real definition in my arms which appropriate program for the relevant needs of an ‘older woman’. is a great thing coming into Summer. And the best thing …no injuries so far! GERALDINE NICHOLS The gym is a great environment to train I have been training with Petrina for 4 weeks; my goal is to have muscle definition. in. Everyone is so welcoming and you I find her very knowledgeable and very personable. She explains the mechanics can share a laugh with other members behind each exercise and makes the session interesting and challenging. She is as we struggle through another session. encouraging and a great motivator. I look forward to my training session each week. I love the view and now really have a true appreciation of the year round work of PETER SEYMOUR the ground staff who get these fabulous Benefits of training with Petrina have been an improvement of overall fitness grass courts in such perfect condition. and muscle tone. Management of my diabetes has also improved. Changing the So thankyou to Michael and his team. program gives great variety which helps motivation. Members interested in weight loss, strength and conditioning, injury PHILIPPE & ELIZABETH ZIMET rehabilitation, general fitness, Petrina has managed to engage us and create diversity and fun during our training or personal training. Contact sessions. We look forward to our exercise routines with her and the next Health Club Manager Michael Kull challenge she has developed. on 0419 003 762 / 9822 3333.

COURTSIDE – DECEMBER 2014 37 DIARY DATES

KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB DIARY DATES 2014/2015

MONDAY THURSDAY SUNDAY 1st 4th 7th Dec Wine & Food Society Social Committee Jazz New Members’ Night Christmas Function on the Terrace

MONDAY MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY 8th 8th 9th 25th

Monday Bridge Wine & Food Bridge Club End Christmas Day Christmas Party Society AGM of Year Dinner Buffet Lunch

WEDNESDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY 31st 13th —16th Jan New Year’s Eve in the Priceline Pharmacy Classic – Kooyong Racquet Club

FRIDAY SATURDAY FRIDAY

14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 6th 28th AND 1st March 20th Feb Social Committee Social Committee Happy KLTC Club Championships Tennis & BBQ Hour Drinks

SATURDAY SUNDAY 21st 22nd Mar Young Members Day Social Committee on the Club Longest Lunch

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