THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 22 COURT april 2009

SALTER WINS Record 8th Title

FEDERER TAKES Clubhouse HOME SECOND Redevelopment AAMI UPDATE CLASSIC TITLE Congratulations to our two Club Champions for 2009 Jay Salter - on winning a record eighth title at Kooyong Adriana Szili - on winning her second Club Championship title

Adriana Szili

Jay Salter John Fitzgerald SCHOLARSHIP LAUNCHED

members had been anxious to find a way to honour his memory. The result is the John Fitzgerald Kooyong Scholarship for junior players, to provide them with the opportunity to join the club, to improve their game with our coaches, and, hopefully, to advance to greater things in the world of tennis. Young girls and boys will be awarded scholarships each year, offering membership, coaching and some assistance with expenses for attending tournaments etc. This is not meant to Evonne Goolagong-Cawley and Peter Quinn with the first recipients of the John Fitzgerald replace or replicate the Tennis Scholarship, Lorenzo Alforque and Briony McKenzie. junior schemes but to make a Kooyong contribution to deserving youngsters. ne of the Club’s favourite John Fitzgerald was a leading As part of the Clubhouse renovation, a personalities, Evonne newspaperman in for many special area will be set aside to display O Goolagong Cawley, was on years, including several years as Editor information about the scholarships and hand to help launch the John Fitzgerald of The Herald, then switched to public the man whose name they carry. Kooyong Scholarships at lunch on the relations where he became well known Evonne, who had delighted the luncheon final day of the AAMI Classic in January. for his wide range of contacts and skills guests with her candid and entertaining at sorting out problems. Kooyong Foundation Chairman, Peter tales of life on the tennis circuit, Quinn, told a packed house that the As Peter Quinn put it: “John left presented Kooyong tracksuits to two of scholarships were being introduced to behind a legacy of achievements in the the first scholarship winners. honour club stalwart John Fitzgerald, newspaper industry, in public relations, Special guests of the club on the day who died in October, 2007. in raising huge amounts of money for were members of John Fitzgerald’s charity, in working with our Olympic family: his widow, Arline, his daughters “Kooyong has had many outstanding teams and our various bids to host the Kate Dawson and Louise Hill, their members throughout its history,” Peter Games, in the America’s Cup challenges. husbands, Peter Dawson and explained. “Some were champion You name it, Fitzie was there. players. John Fitzgerald was simply a Murray Hill, and the three Fitzgerald champion bloke. “He was there when we won the grandchildren, Matilda Dawson and America’s Cup and he was there many Phoebe and Georgia Hill. “Whether you were a member of his years later to watch our challenger go family, a work colleague, a partner or to the bottom of the ocean! Of course, opponent on the tennis court, or simply being an un-reformed news reporter, someone who enjoyed his company over Fitzie was straight on the phone when he a drink or a meal in the clubhouse, you saw the yacht break in half and start to could count yourself a very lucky person.” sink beneath the waves. During more than 50 years as a club “In his distinguished newspaper career member, Fitzy, as he was known to all, he was the courageous and crusading never sought any limelight but was a editor of The Herald, who defied legal tireless worker behind the scenes. threats to publish news of the notorious Khemlani Loans Affair. He also took “He was the man standing on the personal risks when he ran articles linking sidelines offering advice and help -- and the Mafia with drug-dealing in Australia.” hard work -- whenever the Club or the President had a problem,” Peter Quinn Peter pointed out that John Fitzgerald explained. “On the court he was a fierce had been one of the key movers in Foundation President, Peter Quinn, with competitor, but full of good humour and establishing the Kooyong Foundation John Fitzgerald's widow, Arline, and much loved by his playing mates.” and, after his death, Foundation daughters Kate Dawson and Louise Hill.

COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 3 CONTENTS

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. 489 Glenferrie Road COURTSIDE MAGAZINE Kooyong VIC 3144 ISSUE NUMBER 22 - APRIL 2009 Phone: (03) 9822 3333 Fax: (03) 9822 5248 ON THE COVER Website: www.kooyong.com.au Email: [email protected] Federer takes home second ABN: 17 177 846 072 AAMI Classic title Reg. No: A0039994S

KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB COUNCIL 3 John Fitzgerald Scholarship Ian Hill - President Launched David Wilson - Vice-President Brian Capp - Vice-President 5 A message from the CEO Des Hinsley - Treasurer President’s Report Members of Council Peter Carew 6 Clubhouse Redevelopment Update Adam Cossar Cam Dickinson 8 Federer takes home second Richard Kennett AAMI Classic title Fiona Law 06 Duncan McCulloch 10 Salter wins record 8th title Margot McCluskey Andrew Sutherland 12 Archives & Research Centre Chris Brown - CEO 13 The Cup Council Members may be contacted 14 Food & Beverage News at any time through reception.

15 Annual Report PUBLISHERS 16 The Granite Club Courtside magazine edited by 17 Kooyong Juniors win Daniel O’Neill National Titles 08 Membership Enquiries 18 Men’s Sate Grade Chris Wilkinson [email protected] 19 Women’s State Grade Tennis Enquiries 20 Midweek Ladies Report Cedric Mason [email protected] 21 Kooyong’s pennant profiles Functions Enquiries 22 Kooyong International Tennis Renee Reid Academy [email protected]

23 Crèche News Design & Production 18 Mustard Creative Media 24 Billiards & Snooker Report [email protected]

25 Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary

26 Social Committee KOOYONG CORPORATE MEMBERS 27 Young Members AAMI Aviva Australia 28 Wine and Food Society Australian Fabric Laminators 29 Health Club News C C Containers Mercedes-Benz 30 Diary Dates HJ Heinz Company Australia Ltd 28 Zanity 4 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 Anyone who has renovated a house will be familiar with the challenges of trying to enjoy normal day-to-day activities while builders and other tradespeople work around Building Development the same areas, completing the necessary construction work. With the building works in full swing, movement in and around the Clubhouse has in some cases In a Club of many thousand Members, changed quite dramatically, creating a number event in Whittelesea on the 19th of April to help multiply those issues manyfold and you get a of challenges for Members. rebuild the shattered spirits of people affected sense of the challenges that faced us when by the fires. we commenced work on our Clubhouse It was always going to be a difficult task development early in the year. maintaining continuity of Member services I wish to thank all the organisations and people during the construction period, however our who have contributed to the tennis day and Despite the many challenges it is pleasing to sincerely hope the activity helps in some small way. note that it is “Business as Usual”. Well, as management team has achieved this and are normal as possible at least. to be congratulated on their efforts. Courts Our objectives for the project included One major positive during the construction Members this year have recognised the minimising impact on Members, maintaining period has been the use of the Kooyong Room, achievements of our Grounds Staff in preparing facilities and services as best possible and which has become somewhat of a sanctuary the grass courts. The benefits of the court laser delivering the project on budget and on time. amidst the demolition works and continues levelling and returfing program are obvious and Early challenges included the loss of front to be well utilised by Members both during the capital works program will continue this year and rear entrances requiring temporary the day and at night. Before we know it the on courts 15 to 18. arrangements to be established to enter Clubhouse development will be completed and Our water management program, vital for from the northern and southern ends of the the disruption forgotten as Members enjoy the building. Those entrances have provided the maintenance of our courts, will be further connections to the squash courts, pool, upgraded facilities. enhanced as a result of the building works. gymnasium and change rooms at the lower One thing the Kooyong Committee feels is Every effort is being made to ensure adequate levels and the dining room, bar and Pro Shop imperative is creating conditions where the non-potable water exists to keep courts in play at the upper level. Club can deliver Members both improved and and maintain conditions for Member use. The relocation of reception to the entry expanded Member services and opportunities Club Championships at the upper level has provided a point of to enjoy their membership of the Club, which The Club enjoyed consecutive weekends contact for Members on arrival and acts as in turn we trust generates strong long term an information point for those people needing of perfect tennis weather for the Club Member loyalty to the Club. assistance or direction. Championships. Jay Salter made history by Around the Clubhouse there has been a Member nomination of family members going one up on Max Senior’s seven Club need to relocate some facilities to provide continues to underpin our waiting list, which Championships by winning the Men’s Open services while work takes place in other seems to indicate a high degree of Member Singles Club Championship for the eighth time. areas including: satisfaction. Additionally our 50 Year membership Well done Jay! • Transfer of the Members Bar and dining continues to grow, a sign that the Club appeals In the Men’s Open Doubles, Jay Salter followed rooms to the Kooyong Room equally for both young and senior Members. up from his singles win to take the title with • Relocation of the Pro Shop to a more High on the Building Committee’s objectives is Matthew Coghlan against last year’s champions convenient point close to reception the capture of the unique Kooyong clubbiness, Paul Arber and Steve Gay. that hard to describe charm and ambience of • Establishment of a temporary men’s Congratulations also to Adriana Szili for winning changeroom during work in the main the Clubhouse that so many Members cherish. her second Open Singles Championship. Adriana changeroom Whilst new and upgraded facilities are viewed also won the Open Doubles with Emily Arnott and Information updates have been posted on the as critical components of the Club’s relevance to the Mixed Doubles title with David Bidmeade. website and noticeboards around the Club current and future generations of Members, the Communications and directional signage has been placed at a character of the Club ranks equally in importance Following on the Committee’s theme of further number of spots around the Clubhouse and and will play a part in the updated Clubhouse. grounds to assist in identifying the changes and developing Member services, Members can determining how to get to points in and around. Reciprocal clubs expect further options for receiving improved communications relating to events and areas The website also contains downloadable Our list of reciprocal clubs throughout the information sheets for various section world continues to grow as does the number of interest. interests and will continue to be updated of our Members taking advantage of these The club envisages using SMS technology throughout the year as new work commences arrangements. to notify participants in Club events such as or services are changed. In many instances the reciprocal clubs Monday and Tuesday Night Tennis or Friday Further changes during the year will be offer recreational facilities, but additionally Morning Ladies Tennis of event cancellations necessary as works continue and areas due to weather conditions. brought back into operation. We look accommodation often in very convenient forward, enthusiastically, to the completion geographical locations. There are certain considerations being worked of the project and the opportunity to use the Bushfire Tragedy through by the Committee to ensure the best wonderful new Member facilities. use of the technology but shortly this new It is now well documented that Victorians service should be made available. rallied like never before to support regional communities devastated by the recent horrific Victorian bushfires. Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, on behalf of our Chris Brown Members and through the Kooyong Foundation, Ian Hill CEO - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club is playing a leading role in coordinating a tennis President - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club

COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 5 Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE APRIL 2009

he Clubhouse redevelopment As a more detailed description of Construction Engineering has a good has started well with our Builder, Construction Engineering’s progress, we grasp of the intricacies of the project T Construction Engineering (CE) note the following; and the scheduling of the trades for proactively attacking three building fronts upcoming works. u The site camp, perimeter fencing for the Stage 1 works. These areas being; has been established. We have a very competent Site Manager u The front administration, entry and and Project Manager whom is very u ‘Directional’ and ‘Way Finding’ north east façade works familiar with the project requirements and signage has been installed to assist strategically planning the on site works. u Demolition and excavation of the the Members, Staff and Guests with basement car park to the north the temporary access points to and The site is running well with reputable west and; from the building. Sub Contractors under Construction Engineering’s management, completing u The extensions to the terraces u The demolition to the front eastern the works. for the Sedgman, Goolagong and areas has opened up the building to Kooyong Rooms allow the administration and entry The project team as a whole, being design area slabs to be prepared. consultants, Construction Engineering and KLTC are working well together as u The original function rooms have we progress the works ensuring that we been demolished back to their maintain a balance between the progress raw structure and building grid of the site works and operational function lines and set out prepared for the of the Clubhouse. construction of these new areas. The management team and staff u The tournament box, disabled lift are managing the interruptions and and external pavement areas to the integration of the new works on a daily west have been demolished back basis to ensure that the momentum on to their required levels. site is maintained. u The rear car park demolition Over the next couple of months we will has allowed the services for the see some good visual progress as the new three storey extension to be structure starts to move ahead. From roughed in ready for the basement this point, we will see the architectural excavation works to occur in elements begin to take shape on the March/April 09. three construction fronts as noted earlier. u The underpinning of the building Overall, we are happy with the progress footings to the western perimeter of the site and report that the programme of the building is progressing as and budgets at this time are on track. well as the underpinning to the pro shop area. u The grass batter to the west Chris Nash adjacent court 1 has been Projects Director excavated for the bored piers that Nash Management Group are also underway. These piers will support the new columns and the terrace extension. u Services identification, new service pipe runs are all progressing internally.

6 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE APRIL 2009

COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 7 FEDERER TAKES HOME SECOND AAMI CLASSIC TITLE oger Federer completed his playing himself into the match in the final In the last match of day one Fernando preparation for the Australian few games. Gonzalez battled his way to victory Open in the best way possible as against Ivan Ljubicic, who was returning R In the earlier playoff for 3rd and 4th he breezed past Stanislas Wawrinka to from injury, and he eventually moved won the battle of the win his second AAMI Classic title. through to the semi finals with a 6/4 6/3 forehands when he defeated Fernando win against the big Croatian. The all Swiss final was billed as the Gonzalez 6/4 6/3 to top off a great week master versus the apprentice but the for the Spaniard. Day two provided fans with some champion raced out of the blocks to a amazing matches inside Kooyong’s On day one of the event Stanislas 4/0 lead before Wawrinka knew what famous old stadium with all three Wawrinka easily defeated Marcos was happening. matches containing at least one tie break. Baghdatis 6/2 6/2 in a very one-sided Federer was in total control from the opening match with Baghdatis later Marcos Baghdatis and Ivan Ljubicic beginning and never let up as he destroyed relaying his disappointment about his form. got the ball rolling with an extremely his countryman in the first set 6/1. close battle but it was Baghdatis, who ‘It’s a bit disappointing, you know, bounced back from his terrible match on The world number two looked set to coming here playing a match like that, the first day to take the first set in a tie wreak havoc again in the second set not only for me but for the crowd too, break seven points to three. until Wawrinka began to find his range and for Stan too, but that’s the way it is,’ and worked his way into the match but it said Baghdatis. The match remained tight throughout but was just too late. Baghdatis kept his nose in front in the Federer was next up on court and he second set and was able to close out Federer had taken an early break in the clearly wanted to make a point early second set and continued to dominate the match in straight sets 7/6 6/4 and in the season as he outclassed Carlos the match in all aspects as he cruised to get a much needed confidence boost. Moya 6/2 6/3 while Fernando Verdasco victory against his teammate. defeated rising star, Marin Cilic 6/2 7/5 In the second match of the day Federer The 6/1 6/3 scoreline underlined to book himself a spot in the semi final got off to a flying start against Fernando Federer’s dominance despite Wawrinka against Federer. Verdasco as he raced out to a 5/0 lead

8 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 FEDERER TAKES HOME SECOND AAMI CLASSIC TITLE before the Spaniard fought his way back the second set but Gonzalez fought his into the match. way back into the contest winning the Despite losing the set 6/3 Verdasco second set by dominating the tie breaker. continued to lift his game and levelled The final set was another long battle but the match at a set all when he reversed Wawrinka eventually got the decisive break the score in the second set and it was late in the match to win the set 6/4 and tight all the way to the end as Federer book his spot in the final against his good eventually held off Verdasco in the third friend and countryman, . set tie breaker seven points to five to move directly into the final. ‘He’s one of my best friends on the tour, of course, and we won the gold ‘It’s good to be out there and get used to medal last year,’ Wawrinka said of his the court, so long matches don’t bother me at this stage,’ said Federer after the match. relationship with Federer. In the last match of the day Marin Cilic Marcos Baghdatis then came out and defeated Carlos Moya in another close made quick work of Marin Cilic 6/3 contest 6/3 7/6 to top off a wonderful 6/2 while Carlos Moya rounded out his day of tennis. preparation for the with a hard fought 7/5 3/6 7/5 win over Ivan On day three Stanislas Wawrinka and Ljubicic to finish day three. Fernando Gonzalez opened proceedings with the second semi final and they Despite the final being one sided, didn’t disappoint with a classic battle for highlighting Federer’s excellent form We look forward to the event in 2010 the last spot in the final. heading into the Australian Open, the and the continued support from AAMI Wawrinka started well winning a tight first AAMI Classic was again a wonderful four for this great event at Kooyong, the set 7/6 before serving for the match in days of world class tennis at Kooyong. spiritual home of Australian tennis.

COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 9 TENNIS NEWS SALTER WINS Record 8th Title

Jay Salter (above) had a tough time in the final against Paul Arber (inset). Sam Bertram won the under 21 Boy's final while Emily Arnott won the Ladies Open Doubles title.

10 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 ore than 350 members four years by defeating her good friend In the Open Mixed Doubles Adriana Szili competed in the 2009 Club Lisa D’Amelio in the final 6/1 6/4. made it three titles for the day when she Championships across 43 teamed with David Bidmeade to easily M After dominating their early matches in events as Jay Salter completed a win the Open Mixed Doubles title 6/1 6/0 the event both girls cruised into the final remarkable run at Kooyong with his 8th against Matthew Coghlan and Belinda with easy semi final victories. Club Championship title in a first class Woolcock. In the final both girls played some final against Paul Arber. Adriana’s excellent form is a great sign fantastic tennis but Adriana’s clean The champion was made to earn the title for Kooyong’s upcoming defence of the hitting proved too much in the end as Women’s State Grade title but it was also in the toughest of his eight finals as Arber she cruised to her second title of the day. took it up to him throughout the match. great to see Belinda Woolcock continue Earlier in the morning Szili teamed with her development with some great After being broken early Arber was able Emily Arnott to win the Women’s Open experience against top quality opposition. to break back and looked like he was Doubles title against Lisa D’Amelio and gaining the ascendency as the first set Belinda and Matthew played a fantastic Laura Rabinovich 6/2 5/7 10/7. match to beat Richard Fromberg and went into a tie break and he continued to Caroline Arthurs in the semi final and keep his nose in front as he won the first After winning the first set comfortably Belinda also made the semi final of the set seven points to four. Szili and Arnott found themselves under pressure from Lisa D’Amelio and Laura singles where she went down to the Arber continued to pile on the Rabinovich and eventually lost the experienced Lisa D’Amelio. pressure in the second set and several second set 7/5 but in the super tie break Other significant results included a great opportunities arose for both players to to decide the match they were able to double by Sophie Vickers to win the take hold of the match but again we get themselves to the line 10 points to 7. Ladies B Grade Singles and the Under headed into a tie break to decide the set. In the Men’s Open Doubles final it was 21 Girls Singles in impressive fashion Salter got his nose in front early in the revenge for Salter after losing last year’s and new John Fitzgerald Scholarship tie break and never relinquished the lead title to Paul Arber and Steve Gay as he holder Lorenzo Alforque surviving a few early scares to take out the Men’s B as he won the second set to level the teamed with Matthew Coghlan to win Grade Singles 6/3 6/2 against surprise match and give himself a chance to win 6/3 6/3. a historic eighth title. packet Baden Furphy. Playing straight after the singles final Salter It was also great to see new John In the final set Salter was able to get the and Coghlan were too strong for last Fitzgerald Scholarship holders win all crucial break early on and continued to year’s champions in a high quality match. push home the advantage as he used the remaining under age singles titles his big serve to great effect on the run Arber and Gay had come into the final starting with Sam Bertram who won the having defeated Richard Fromberg and Cup for the Boy’s Under 21 home as he won the set, match and title Josh Frydenberg in a tough semi final Singles, while Daniel Nolan and Briony 6/7 7/6 6/3 in an epic final. 4/6 6/3 6/4 while Salter and Coghlan McKenzie won the Under 14 Singles and In the Women’s Open Singles final it was had cruised through on the back of an William Kneale and Kaitlin Familari won Adriana Szili who won her second title in injury to Matthew Carroll. the Under 16 Singles. 2009 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS WINNERS

Men’s Open Singles Men’s 100 & Over Doubles Ladies’ C Grade Singles Junior Girl’s Singles U/21 Jay Salter (6/7 7/6 6/3) Graeme Heath/Eddie Myers Philippa Danaher (6/4 6/1) Sophie Vickers (6/3 6/2) (6/4 6/3) Men’s Open Doubles Ladies’ C Grade Doubles U/14 Boys Singles Jay Salter/Matthew Coghlan Sally Potter/Edwina Vesely Men’s A Grade Singles Daniel Nolan (6/2 6/3) (6/3 6/3) Hugh French (6/1 7/6) (7/6 6/4) Ladies’ Open Singles Men’s A Grade Doubles Men’s D Grade Singles U/14 Girls Singles Adriana Szili (6/1 6/4) Rob Dalton/Martin Green (6/4 6/3) Peter Gard (5/7 7/6 6/0) Briony McKenzie (6/2 6/1) Ladies’ Open Doubles Men’s B Grade Singles Men’s D Grade Doubles U/14 Boys Doubles Adriana Szili/Emily Arnott Lorenzo Alforque (6/2 6/3) Dan O’Loughlin/Peter Steedman Richard Meadows/Charlie Atkins (6/2 5/7 10/7) (6/1 6/3) (7/5 5/2 ret) Men’s B Grade Doubles Men’s 50 & Over Singles Open Mixed Doubles Steve Gay/Jeremy Brown-Greaves Craig Bryant (6/3 6/2) Adriana Szili/David Bidmeade U/16 Boys Singles (6/2 6/2) (6/1 6/0) Will Kneale (6/4 1/6 6/4) Men’s 50 & Over Doubles Glenn Busby/Graeme Heath Ladies’ B Grade Singles B Grade Mixed Doubles Sophie Vickers (6/1 6/1) U/16 Girls Singles (7/5 6/2) Lou Griffith/Craig Bryant (6/1 6/4) Kaitlin Familari (7/6 6/1) Ladies’ 50 & Over Singles Ladies’ B Grade Doubles C Grade Mixed Doubles Kati Patterson (6/2 6/4) Bridget Laird/Judy Mullen Amanda Balfe/Andrew Fried U/16 Girls Doubles (6/3 6/3) (6/1 6/4) Annabelle Atkins/Eliza Ryan Ladies’ 50 & Over Doubles (6/7 6/3 6/2) Kati Patterson/Heather Barwick Men’s C Grade Singles D Grade Mixed Doubles (6/2 6/3) Leigh Andrianopoulos (6/4 6/4) Geraldine Gard/Peter Gard (3/6 6/0 6/4) Men’s 60 & Over Doubles Men’s C Grade Doubles Maurice Broom/Alan Coleman Barry Evans/Hugh Magee Junior Boy’s Singles U/21 (6/2 2/6 6/4) (3/6 6/2 6/2) Sam Bertram (7/5 6/0)

COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 11 KOOYONG NEWS BEQUEST SOCIETY Archives & Your “Will” could be the future Research Centre for a Young A number of interesting items have been donated to our collection over Australian Tennis the New Year. Player! From Lawrence Money we have acquired a DVD copy of a family movie film featuring shots of the 1934 flooding of the Kooyong stadium. The Kooyong Foundation is providing John Dean has donated to our library Fifty Years of Wimbledon the opportunity for KLTC members and by Wallis Myers, and a unique photo of the Albert Park Tennis Club others to remember the Foundation premiership team of 1901. either directly on in their Will and thereby help support and develop future Other acquisitions include a 1946 Victorian Championships Program Australian tennis champions. from V J Harty, and recent Davis Cup Programs of Australia versus France, Sweden, Belarus and Germany as well as a Jubilee Program A number of members have already made of the Davis Cup Challenge Round held at Kooyong in 1961. this provision in their Will and, in some cases, have also made a tax –deductible Norman Marshall gift to support promising players. Club archivist

Those who do advise that they have remembered Kooyong in this way are invited to join the “Sir Society” which exists to thank and honour those who do so. The Society holds special events from time to time focussing on the joint love of tennis, which its members have.

If you would like to privately explore how your Will could be supportive of the future of Australian tennis, after you have provided for your loved ones, please contact:

Peter Quinn, the President of the Kooyong Foundation, 0418 396999,

Bruce Church, Chair of the Foundation Bequest Committee, 9827 6110, or

Chris Brown, CEO of KLTC, 9822 3333

Photos names: L to R: E T Barnard, R Lycett, H McCleery (Hon Sec), J Blair, B Spence

12 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 The Wayne Arthurs Cup Waverley repeated their performance With scores tied at the end of the two from the inaugural Wayne Arthurs Cup, mixed doubles sets Waverley won the despite the rain, by defeating Eastern tie-break playoff seven points to three. Region in the final. Eastern Region also won through to The Kooyong Foundation supported the final but Waverley were too strong event, which was to be played over two as they won the Wayne Arthurs Cup days at Kooyong in December, was by winning both of the mixed doubles reduced to a one-day tournament. sets to take out the title for second 16 teams came from across Victoria to consecutive year. compete in the 10 and under event but Berwick and North Eastern Junior Tennis it was four metropolitan associations that Association finished equal third while filled the top four positions at the end Loddon Campaspe was the best of the of the day. country regions finishing in fifth. Teams played two mixed doubles Wayen Arthurs was in attendance on sets against each other due to the both days of the event and happily rain and it was the Waverley team of answered questions from the 64 kids. Daniel Nguyen, Klemens Haberberger, Destanee Aiava and Kelly Martin that Congratulations to the team from made the final after defeating Berwick Waverley and to all the kids who took part in their semi final. in the Wayne Arthurs Cup at Kooyong.

COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 13 KITCHEN NEWS FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS NEW CHEF Australian Wine I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new ‘Sous Chef’ Steven List Awards Patinyot. This year again, Kooyong will submit its wine list to the judging panel of the Steven comes highly recommended Gourmet Traveller/Fine Wine Partners’ form “The Melbourne Club” where he Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards. had come through the ranks over the last 9 years. Proud of its previous award (2 out of 3 goblets - Highly Recommended), As well as the Melbourne Club, Steven the Club is very keen to benchmark has gained experience in other well- itself against some of Australia’s best known establishments around Melbourne. restaurants, cafes, hotels and clubs. Coming from another private club, The judges will be looking for content, Steven understands the demands suitability, balance, presentation and for quality and consistency that pricing. Members’ expect. Results will be published with the August/September issue of Gourmet Traveller.

Food & Wine What a fantastic Christmas, New Year and tournament we have just had at Promotion The next Food & Wine promotion is Kooyong, I cannot remember ever being scheduled for April and will feature wine so busy in my time here. and produce from New Zealand. As usual everything went off as planned and it was great to see kitchen and floor staff work so well together as a team to deliver a great product for you, Tip of the Week the Members. From Russell the Pastry Chef

Three months down the track and the When having a dinner party always take Club has has transformed into a building I can assure you with confidence that the cheese platter out of the fridge 1 site and we have strived to keep open hour before you serve it. a dining area which we believe has Steven will help maintain and improve This enables the cheese to breathe and maintained the high standard of food the food and kitchen operation and come to room temperature so giving you and service which you have come to will take a leading role in developing the new kitchens. the full experience of the cheese’s taste expect, despite a little discomfort. and texture. So if you see Steven around the club Of course we are always trying to Also, cheese is so expensive nowadays say ‘g-day’ and wish him all the best for enhance your experience even through that you may as well serve it correctly at these challenging times. I hope you can the future. room temperature so that you’re getting still join us and enjoy the wonderful food Kevin Ley full value for money. and service we can still provide. Executive Chef

14 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 ANNUAL REPORT ELECTRONIC OR PRINTED VERSION?

Members will, in future, be able to choose how they receive the Annual Report. Consistent with modern practice, Members will be able to download the Annual Report by accessing the Club website, or elect to continue to receive a hard copy as in the past. The option to access electronically is increasingly popular in the broader community with organisations committing to sustainability and cost savings. Information will be distributed to all Members with the annual subscription notice advising further regarding the options.

COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 15 KOOYONG NEWS RECIPROCAL CLUB

The Granite Club has one of the most Others use the laundry and dry cleaning Thecomplete and well-equipped athleticGranite services to save time, and shop at Club facilities in Canada. Sporting activities Granite Gear for top name apparel and are geared for every member of the athletic equipment, as well as the Granite family, and the Club's wide range of Club's own exclusive line of merchandise special events and tournaments ensures and clothing. satisfying and rewarding opportunities As always, certified childcare staff are for families and friends to play together. available seven days a week to provide For members interested in recreational an enriching, caring environment for activities and personal fitness, or those children so parents can enjoy the Club's eager to compete at the club level or facilities. In addition, the Club's indoor beyond-the Granite Club is without equal. parking and 24-hour security help ensure the safety of all members. It is no surprise that some of Canada's finest athletes have developed their skills DINING as members of the Granite Club. Whether members choose to enjoy a meal on the Terrace or in our Fine The facilities include: Dining Room, grab a nutritious snack • State-of-the-art gymnasium after a game in our Sports Bar Café and • Group exercise classes Lounge, or meet friends and family in the • Two twenty- five metre, six- lane Bistro, the Granite Club has the perfect pools, a 'tadpool' and an activity dining experience. pool for the little swimmers Wherever members choose to dine in • 18 hole golf course the Club, they will experience the warm personal service of Granite staff. From • Summer tennis - twelve clay courts special requests to hosting a variety of • Winter tennis - eight bubbled courts functions, the Granite Club caters to all • Indoor skating rink the needs of our members. • Five single squash courts and two The Club's five private dining rooms double help create the perfect atmosphere • Four badminton courts for weddings, family celebrations or • Winter golf dome business meetings. The magnificent Grand Ballroom, with a capacity of 500 • World-class curling facility guests, and our Regency Ballroom, with The Granite Club's special services also a capacity of 200 guests, both offer help you make the most of your day. private terraces. The Barbershop has proudly served Please contact KLTC prior to your three generations of Granite men and departure from Melbourne to make children, while the Salon offers luxurious arrangements for a letter of introduction spa packages, hair care, and aesthetics for any clubs you intend to visit. for members. This enables us to advise the reciprocal Many members take advantage of club of your visit in advance to ensure the invigorating and soothing services they are prepared for your arrival. We can of the Club's Active Therapy Clinic, also provide you with an information sheet which has professional chiropractors, detailing the club’s facilities and services. physiotherapists, massage therapists, and an acupuncturist on staff.

16 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 Kooyong Juniors Win National Titles

Kooyong’s junior players won three In the doubles Kooyong’s Andrew Gregory represent Australia in the Junior Federation National Doubles titles and have achieved made it through to the final with his partner Cup team to play in Shepparton in April. some outstanding singles results in the Dayne Kelly but the pair were unfortunately They will compete in the Asia/Oceania December Showdown at Melbourne Park. beaten in a close final 6/2 4/6 10/4 by Simon Samardzic and Marious Zelba. Qualifying stage of the Under 16 Junior Fed From the 12’s through to the 18’s, Cup competition hoping to qualify in the Kooyong was well represented In the girl’s doubles Kooyong’s Alexandra top four teams for the finals later in the year. throughout the various age groups. Nancarrow and Viktorija Rajicic won their first round encounter before going down Kooyong’s Stefani Stojic has also been In the 12’s Kooyong’s newest Fitzgerald to the top seeds, Alison Bai and Brittany selected to represent her country in the Kooyong Scholarship holder, Daniel Sheed 6/4 6/1. World Junior Teams Competition’s Asia/ Nolan, made it through to the second Oceania Qualifying stage to be played in round in the singles while in the girl’s Congratulations to all our young players Malaysia in May. event Isabelle Wallace won through to on these fantastic results and we look This is Stefani’s second year as part of the third round. In the doubles both forward to their continued improvement in the upcoming Pennant season. this Under 14 team after travelling to the Monika Rajicic and Isabelle Wallace lost Czech Republic for the finals in 2008. in hard fought quarterfinals. Kooyong Players Selected in has also been selected as In the 14’s Kooyong’s Lorenzo Alforque National Teams part of Australia’s team for the World lost a close match to the number 4 seed University Games to be played in in the third round while Lochlan Greene Kooyong has several players selected to Belgrade, Serbia, in early July. made it through to the second round. play in National teams over the next few months. Well done to all our players on being In the girl’s event Jessie Tamber and selected to represent their country in Ashleigh Capannolo won through to the Viktorija Rajicic, Molly Polak and Alexandra these prestigious competitions. second round of the singles while both Nancarrow have been selected to Belinda Woolcock and Stefani Stojic lost in the third round. In the doubles Lorenzo Alforque went through the entire event without dropping a set with his partner Jake Wynan to win the National Title 6/4 6/2. In the girl’s doubles, two of Kooyong’s rising stars faced off across the net in the final with Belinda Woolcock and Emily Fanning defeating Stefani Stojic and Nina Catovic in a tense battle 6/3 3/6 10/3. In the 16’s Kooyong’s Tom Keighery reached the second round while Andrew Whittington knocked out the number seven seed in the second round before succumbing to the fourth seed in a tight quarter final 6/7 6/4 6/4. In the girl’s event both Belinda Woolcock and Viktorija Rajicic made it through to the semi final despite both still being eligible for the 14’s. Belinda lost a tight encounter with top seed Olivia Rich 6/3 6/4 while Viktorija took the fight up to the sixth seeded Ashling Sumner before going down 7/6 1/6 6/2. In the 16’s girl’s doubles Kooyong players again faced off for a National Title with Viktorija Rajicic being successful with her partner, Vickey Stuckey, against Alexandra Nancarrow and Ashleigh Hancock 7/6 2/6 10/5. In the 18’s boy’s event two of Kooyong’s brightest stars faced off against each other in the first round of the knockout stage with Mark Verryth upstaging his more fancied opponent, Andrew Gregory, 7/5 4/6 6/0. Verryth lost in the second round of the knockout at the hands of the top seed and eventual champion, Brendan McKenzie, 3/6 7/6 6/2. COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 17 TENNIS NEWS MEN’S STATE GRADE MEN SEEK RETRIBUTION IN 2009

ooyong’s two men’s State Grade Arber will take the number one mantle cement their spots in the team as several teams will be hoping to jump the closely followed by Breen in what should players attempt to force their way into K final hurdle in 2009 after falling prove to be a very tough combination these State Grade teams in the near future. to the all conquering Grace Park in last at the top of the order and with With Jay missing the first five weeks of year’s finals. Bidmeade, Pearson and Coghlan down the season the depth of this team will the order this team doesn’t seem to Paul Arber’s team will once again be be quickly tested but when all of their have any weaknesses. hoping to get themselves in a position players become available it will be a to take out the title after winning the When speaking of tough combinations tough unit to crack with Jay and Richard pennant in 2007. at the top of the order Jay Salter’s team leading from the front. doesn’t lack there either with Jay and The team will field very similar personnel There will be some big challenges to Richard Fromberg looking to win their to the last few years despite lining up in overcome if our teams are to compete matches week in and week out. a different order of merit. deep into the finals in 2009 and they are Jay will move to number one this season most likely to come from the new team They have also added Matthew Breen to and will be hoping to deliver another from the west of Melbourne. the mix in a fantastic coup for the Club pennant to the Club in 2009. and the team. Grace Park and MCC are always Andrew Gregory will be around for part thereabouts and are sure to field teams Matthew has just returned from overseas of the season and has continued to with the ability to win a pennant but with his partner Ewa Radzikowska, who improve over the past twelve months so player availability will play a part in one will line up in the women’s team, and will be a valuable contributor to the team or both. played a lot of tennis with Lee Pearson when available. over the years as he reached a career high ranking of 249 in the world. Rob Phillips has also come into this team after several seasons at North Ringwood, EDITOR’S PREDICTION: This connection will be an important one which provides Jay with a quality player as this team will be hoping to dominate Both of these teams have the in both singles and doubles. the doubles in all of their matches and ability and depth to make the finals with Arber, Breen, David Bidmeade, This side will also feature several United but injuries and suspension could Pearson and Matthew Coghlan they form States College players who have either play a part in one or both. All going a very solid core of players to rely on. returned or are on their way over in the well we may see these teams lining near future including Will McNamee, Jason up opposite each other in a grand Despite losing in the semi final last year Lee, Anthony Zafiras and Matthew Carroll. final but a team from the west may this team struggled to get any regularity spoil the party. with their line up and look to be in much All of these boys have the ability to play better shape going into this season. well at this level and will be hoping to

From left: Matthew Coghlan, Paul Arber and Jay Salter will need to be at their best for their respective teams to feature in the finals in 2009. 18 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 WOMEN’S STATE GRADE WOMEN HOPE TO REPEAT SUCCESS

ooyong’s women’s State Grade She will be joined at the Club by current team has new challenges ahead of Australian top ten player Christina Wheeler EDITOR’S PREDICTION: K it after winning the first ever State who will play at number one this season. Two teams with a great opportunity Grade pennant for the Club last season. to win a pennant with talent brimming Having been ranked as high as 147 in from each but there seems to be a lot It was a long process after first fielding a the world, Christina and Nicole give this of depth in the women’s competition team in 2002 and spending many years team credibility without even hitting a ball at the moment. in the bottom half of the competition but in anger but they will be joined by some a trend to emerge from the last twenty of Australia’s most promising juniors. Finals should be expected for both but player availability always poses years suggests winning one pennant has Viktorija Rajicic and Molly Polak are two an issue on the women’s side of often led to winning consecutive titles of the brightest stars on Australia’s tennis things. Hopefully things fall into place and this group will be hungry for more horizon and together with their more and we see our younger girls get the success after a fantastic season in 2008. experienced teammates they will form a experience and match play they need The core of the team returns in 2009 very exciting team. as they continue their development. hungry to again climb to the top of the Both will play for Australia in the upcoming sport in Victoria. Junior Fed Cup and have played a lot of Karolina Wlodarczak, Adriana Szili and tennis together over the past few years as Lisa D’Amelio form one of the strongest they develop at a similar rate. teams assembled on paper and together This team will also feature former top with Maddison Springall, captain 300 player Ewa Radzikowska, partner of Emily Arnott and the emerging Belinda Kooyong’s new men’s recruit Matthew Woolcock this team will be hard to beat. Breen, who has played Federation Cup Adriana and Lisa also form one of for Poland and also brings a wealth of the best doubles combinations going experience to the competition. around and it would take an impressive To top it off Sandy Vo and Stefani Stojic performance to knock them off. will complete this team giving it a fresh The strength of this side will depend on and exciting look as both players hope how well Maddison, Emily and Belinda to gain experience at this level in 2009. perform throughout the season as well as This should produce a very exciting how many matches the top three girls miss season within the Club and within the due to tournaments or other commitments. competition as both teams possess Going on last season’s performance the weapons to win a pennant but the you’d think this team will be tough to challengers are never too far away. shake all year but the competition is sure MCC always field a tough team to step up again this year and it will take especially if Evie Dominikovic is there a lift in intensity to repeat their success. again and our girls only just got past They will also run into some intra-Club them in the semi final last year while rivalry for the first time in the Club’s Grace Park are never far off the mark. history with a second Kooyong team Royal South Yarra can never be taking to the court this season. discounted as long as Kerry Douglas This team is filled with junior talent but is plays for them but the loss of Olivia headlined by the inclusion of some very Rogowska will be hard to cover this year impressive senior players. but it all points to an interesting season. Nicole Pratt, the former world number 35, will captain this new side and she brings with her a wealth of experience in teams Adriana Szili (top) is in career best form going into the 2009 season and together with Lisa competitions around the world having D'Amelio (bottom) both will be vital in the played for Australia in the Federation Cup. upcoming defence of the State Grade title. COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 19 TENNIS NEWS JUNIOR TENNIS NEWS Kooyong’s junior tennis teams have In Section 5 Martin Kaminsky’s team MIDWEEK reached the half way mark of the are currently sitting just outside the season in the Bayside Regional Tennis top four but are looking capable of Association competition. fighting for a top two spot as the LADIES REPORT season progresses. We are fielding 17 teams across both The season has recently finished for the Saturday and Sunday and many of In Section 7 James Wiseman’s team ladies playing on Tuesday mornings at our teams are finding the competition is competing in the most even section Kooyong with two of our four teams very tough but they’re still performing of the whole competition as they sit in eighth place despite being just nine making the finals. very well at this stage. points outside the top four. In A1 Sue Tyers’ teams finished just Some of our teams are coming across The two Kooyong teams are finding outside the top four while in A4 Margaret bigger, stronger and older opponents in this under 18 competition but this the going pretty tough in Section Smith’s team also finished in fifth position hasn’t stopped them taking on the 9 with Jessica Longmuir’s team in on the ladder. opposition with vigour. seventh spot and Julia Henly’s team Jo Koffman’s A4 team, however, finished in eighth spot on the ladder. On Saturday mornings there is only two in third position but lost their semi final sections for our five teams to play in and In Section 11 both of the Kooyong against East Malvern. we are fielding three teams in Section 1. teams are well placed going into the second half of the year with Kate In A5 Jenny Murphy’s team also made Gemma Seeley’s team is currently Cunningham and Lauren Louey’s team the finals but was beaten in the semi final sitting in third spot on the ladder sitting in fifth and sixth respectively. by Heathmont. while Noah Pabst’s team is sitting just In Section 14 Charlotte Jones’ team behind them in fourth. The new season has just begun with is currently sitting in sixth spot on all four teams again entered into Tom Hamer’s team is also doing a the ladder. MEMRLTA’s Winter competition. great job under difficult circumstances Good luck to all of our teams for the to currently be sixth in the top section. In the Bayside Regional Tennis remainder of the season. Association’s current February to June In Section 2 both of Kooyong’s teams season Kooyong is fielding three teams are new to competition tennis in 2009 TENNIS VICTORIA on Wednesday mornings and six teams and Henry Marcel’s team is playing on Thursday mornings. well early in the season to be sitting in JUNIOR PENNANT fourth position. On Wednesday mornings Bridget Laird’s Any juniors interested in playing in this Section 1 teams is currently in fourth Rebecca Pierri’s team is also doing competition in 2009 will need to contact spot on the ladder while Jill Kaminsky’s well in their first season at the Club as the Club for an entry form. they sit in seventh spot on the ladder. Section 2 team is sitting in sixth place. It is open to under 10, 12, 14 and 16 girls In Section 5 Priscilla Kiernan’s team is On Sunday morning Kooyong is fielding and boys who have played at least 4 Club also in sixth place nearing the half way 12 teams and in Section 1 we have matches during the past twelve months. two teams representing the Club well. mark of the season. The Bayside Association will select Ashleigh Capannolo’s team is On Thursday mornings Kris Tulloch’s the teams and the season runs from currently sitting in second spot on the Section A team is currently in eighth place September to December. ladder while Richard Meadows’ team on the ladder while Anne Forbes’ Section is currently in seventh position. 1 team is well placed in second spot. In Section 2 Billy Friend’s team is In Section 3 Kooyong is fielding two facing some tough opposition and teams and at this point Wendy Johnson despite playing well the boys are in and Alita Davis’ teams are sitting in sixth seventh spot on the ladder. and seventh respectively. It is a similar story in Section 3 where Likewise, in Section 4 Kooyong’s two Kooyong’s two teams captained by teams are trying to fight their way into Anton Ritterman and Renee Sheary the top four with Anne Fitzpatrick and are in sixth and eighth respectively at Gena Ferguson’s teams sitting in fifth this early stage. and sixth respectively. Mostly aged between 11 and 14, We wish all our teams luck for the these players are consistently coming remainder of the season. up against much bigger and stronger Charlie Atkins and Richie Meadows won opponents but the experience will the Under 14 Doubles at the recent Club continue to help their development. Championships.

20 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 KOOYONG’S pennant profiles

Molly Polak Andrew Age: 14 Whittington Age: 15 Grade: State Grade Grade: 1 Play L/H or R/H: Play L/H or R/H: Right Hand Right Hand

Tennis Achievements: Tennis Achievements: Represented Victoria in 2006 to win Bruce Cup. Represented Australian 12U team member 2005, Victorian State representative Australia at the World Teams Event in 2008. Represented Australia 12s and 14s. Played Juniors, 12s and 14s in the Maureen Connelly Cup in 2008. Selected to represent Australian Juniors and ITF doubles championships. Australia in the 2009 Junior Fed Cup. Most admired sportsperson/why? Most admired sportsperson/why? Muhammad Ali because he stood up for what he thought was right and refused to go to war, was stripped of his world title and when Anna Ivanovic – I love her playing style. he came back to his sport, continued to win.

Greatest influence on tennis career/why? Greatest influence on tennis career/why? My parents, all of my coaches particularly Belinda Colaneri and Glenn Busby – my coach from 7 years of age. Glenn taught me Chris Mahoney. not only how to hit the ball but to play tennis.

Greatest sporting moment witnessed? Greatest sporting moment witnessed? Australian Open final 2008. Australia beating Uruguay to get through to the soccer World Cup.

Reason for playing for Kooyong? Reason for playing for Kooyong? Kooyong is a fantastic Club with a great tennis team. I am very Playing with friends from a young age. We enjoy ourselves on and lucky that Kooyong offered me a scholarship in 2007. off the court and get along well together. Plus the people are really nice and of course great facilities and courts. What qualities do you admire in people? What qualities do you admire in people? I like people to be honest and loyal and I admire those who really People who are friendly and honest work hard to achieve their dreams. If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? I loved cricket at a younger age so it would have to be cricketer. I don’t know, I can’t imagine being anything else. What do you do outside tennis? What do you do outside tennis? I go to school at Williamstown High School, play indoor soccer Outside tennis I love spending time with my family, reading and with my school friends and listen to music a lot. listening to my iPod. How much time do you spend developing your tennis How much time do you spend developing your tennis each week? each week? I am at Melbourne Park most days of the week, morning and/or I train (court time and gym/fitness) about 5 hours per day, at least afternoon, either in the gym or on court. I also hit on the weekends 6 days per week. a bit but also try and have a rest too.

Projected finish for your pennant team this season? Projected finish for your pennant team this season? I think the team will go well and we’ll finish in the top four of our First, of course! section and from there, go on and hopefully win the flag

Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? I don’t feel like I sacrifice anything. I am so lucky to have the Sometimes I can’t go out with friends because of training or opportunity to play tennis and travel and to meet so many people. tournaments. Plus I have to go to bed earlier some nights when my I have made lots of great friends through tennis. favourite shows are on. Also I have to get all my homework done as soon as possible because there’s always something else to do.

COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 21 TENNIS NEWS KOOYONG INTERNATIONAL TENNIS ACADEMY

A big thank you to all those Members the highest on the ITN On-Court and US College Playing and Coaching who have been involved in our coaching Assessment. experience. programs this term. We have been • Allow more efficient, structured, and The program will feature involvement fortunate to have almost all classes full with accurate, standard based grouping from Kooyong State Grade Players, and waiting lists, that we are working to get of clients for our group lessons and your team of KITA Coaches. into our programs as quick as possible. squad programs; as well as new The program will cater for all ages and We do progressively aim to meet all your standard based match play squads all competition standards, you just need requirements and provide as a high a and tournaments your Boot Camp ABC’s – Attitude, Belief quality and diverse program as possible. • Track your results online via the & Commitment! www.oncourtassessment.com We are introducing a number of new For details or booking enquiries please programs this year – read on for details. website, and compare your results against tennis players worldwide. contact Matt Carroll on 0410-657-733 or Contact the coaching office for any tennis via email [email protected] coaching related enquiries – 9824 6860. How do I get an ITN Number? KITA Stars Tournament International Tennis Number… If you are already having lessons with us “What’s Your Number?” just tell your coach you want to do an We will be running our inaugural tennis tournament on the weekend of the 1st, We are introducing the ITF’s World-wide ITN On Court Assessment and get your ITN Number. 2nd, & 3rd of May. Come into the club or recognised International Tennis Number email [email protected] for entry (ITN) Player Rating System into our If you don’t have lessons but would still forms and more details. coaching program. like to know your ITN Number just call the KITA Coaching Office on 9824- Tennis Foot Skills Every player regardless of age, standard 6860 to book your Official ITN On Court or experience is able to get an ITN. New program starting Term 2 Assessment. Beginners start at an ITN10 and can - Thursday Nights 7-8.30pm. progress right through to the ITN1 of a Tennis Boot Camp What is it? professional ATP or WTA tour player. Boot Camp has arrived at Kooyong at It is a 45-minute footwork training, All coaches have been trained in the 630am - 8am Tuesday & Wednesday movement analysis, and tennis specific Official ITN On Court Assessment testing Mornings. conditioning session. procedures, and most of our clients will Tennis Boot Camp is a 90-minute, high Learn how to move correctly on the have already completed the test and energy, high intensity, high repetition court, and develop movement patterns have their ITN# as we trialed the system tennis workout that will improve both that will get you to the ball better, earlier towards the end of Term 1. your game and your conditioning. and more balanced to put you ahead of Implementing the ITN across our coaching the competition. Groove your strokes and body in the program will offer several key benefits: morning, and your game will love you in Contact the KITA Coaching office for • Offer a fun and rewarding way to the afternoon! details and bookings – 9822-3333. track your tennis level and progress The program is run by Glenn’s new over time – just like a golf handicap or Coaching Gift Certificates Head Coach Matt Carroll and current coloured belts in martial arts. Mother’s Day? Birthday? Thank you? National Academy and State Program Anniversary? • Friendly competition amongst friends Coach Kate Sheahan, both with and family to see who can score University Degrees in Exercise Science, Ask the Coaching Office for more details.

22 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 The year is well underway in the a visit from Santa and were entertained crèche, with Sue, Gill, Chelsea and by a balloonist, face painting and Marie continuing to provide a caring, magical elves. There were also door happy and stimulating environment for prizes and raffles. our children, allowing parents to make CALENDAR OF EVENTS the most of the Club’s facilities. The Committee has planned During school terms, the creche the following fundraising operates from 9.15 am to 12.00 pm on events for the year: Mondays to Thursdays and from 9.15 am to 12.15 pm on Fridays. Friday 1st May Mixed Doubles Tennis Night The annual family registration fee for 2009 is $60, with a session fee of $10 per Friday 9th September child. Please see the pro-shop for more Ladies Tennis Night details and for 2009 registration forms. Friday 16th October Kooyong Children’s Christmas Party Mixed Doubles Tennis Night The Kooyong Children’s Christmas Party The tennis nights consist of was held on Sunday, 30th November a round robin style doubles 2008 and proved to be a fun event for tournament followed by the 113 children attending, as well as for dinner in the bistro. their parents and grandparents. All Club members welcome. Apart from enjoying lots of party food Samantha Wood and drink, the children were treated to President, Creche Committee

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COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 23 AROUND THE CLUB SQUASH NEWS

Kooyong has entered 14 teams in the ’09 Autumn Club Circuit season. As at BILLIARDS & round 5 of the current season, Kooyong teams are battling hard, with 3 teams in the top 3 of their respective grades. SNOOKER REPORT Josh Cardwell has continued to by Alistair Macindoe progress his level of squash. Josh is playing A1 number 1 for Kooyong and is currently undefeated this season. After the summer break, the snooker season has just started, and Kooyong Josh is currently in Iran, where he will finds itself on top of the ladder in A grade. So far so good. compete in 2 Professional Squash Association tournaments to gain valuable SHOT OF THE MONTH – THE BRIDGE CONTINUED ranking points. Kooyong was very well represented at In the last issue of Courtside we had a look at the standard bridge, which is the 2 most recent squash tournaments popular in the countries of the former British Empire. in Victoria, the Mountain Districts Open This month we study the loop bridge, which is used widely everywhere else Squash Championships, and the in the world. Gippsland Open Squash Championships. The loop bridge is formed by apposing the tips of the thumb and the index finger. At the Mountain Districts Open Squash This makes a loop or hole for the cue to slide through, while the other digits and Championships, which was held 1-3 the wrist form the sturdy base of the whole apparatus. Please refer to the photo. February at the Wantirna Genesis Fitness Centre, Kooyong Squash Club Women’s I find the loop bridge is useful for powerful screw shots. Try it for yourself and see Champion, Melody Francis was runner- how you go. Remember to keep your bridge absolutely still as you make the shot. up in the Women’s Open event to Queenslander Donna Urquhart, who is Australia’s third ranked woman on the world circuit. At the Gippsland Open Squash Championships, held 7-8 March at the Maffra Squash & Racquetball Club, there was a total of 6 Kooyong squash players competing. The Women’s Open event was between 2 Kooyong players, Sarah Fitz-Gerald, former World Squash Champion and Lisa Ambler, Sarah won the match 11/4, 11/4, 11/5. The Men’s Open Final was an outstanding match and after 5 gruelling games Cameron White defeated Mark Ikin (Kooyong) 11/9, 11/8, 3/11, 7/11, 11/5. Also, in the Men’s Open, Kooyong players Neeraj Aggarwal placed 4th and QUOTE OF THE MONTH Ryan McCarter placed 5th. “To use a cue at billiards well is like using a pencil, or a German Lisa Ambler (Kooyong) also competed flute, or a small-sword – you cannot master any one of these in the Men’s A grade and played implements at first, and it is only by repeated study and brilliantly to finish runner-up. Adam Flett perseverance, joined to a natural taste, that a man can excel in (Kooyong), competed in the Men’s A the handling of either.” grade event and placed 4th – a great result for Adam considering he played in - William Makepeace Thackeray Vanity Fair 1848 the Men’s C grade event in ’08.

24 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 Bridge ROYAL CHILDREN’S Bits HOSPITAL We are happily playing Bridge in St. Kevin's Pavilion, directly behind the tennis AUXILIARY courts, where we will be until the 3rd of April and then we break for School The Royal Children’s Hospital – KLTC holidays and resume on the 20th of April. Auxiliary held their first meeting on It is a wonderful alternative venue with great views. On our first night for 2009 Monday 23rd of February 2009. we held a cheese and wine night to allow us to socialise and catch up after our Our President, Sandra Williams, resigned long break. and Marie Devereux was nominated as our new President. We have a busy program with games against Royal South Yarra and Eastern Golf Marj Galvin, our Vice President, also Club and the Bridge for Brain Research Challenge. resigned and Yvonne Daniel was nominated. We thank them both for The last Tuesday of April, May and July will be Red Point Events. The whole their contribution over the past twelve schedule for 2009 is available on our website. months. The rest of our Committee will RECENT PROMOTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: remain the same. Carole Lowen, from the Royal Children’s State Master - Nancy Heffernan Hospital, suggested an Open Door Life Master - Paulina Baker Policy to encourage Kooyong Members *Local Master - Donald Bowman who are interested in participating in our meetings to come along. - Teck Chan Everyone will be made very welcome at Local Master - Virginia Cameron our next meeting at 6.30pm on Monday - Maurice Farrow 16th March. Club Master - Marilyn Busietta Our Tennis Day was extremely successful Graduate Master - Catherine Millie and enjoyed by all participants and we raised just under $1000. Barry O'Reilly The Committee has decided to hold an We congratulate our member, Penny Purbrick who with her partner, Penny Easter raffle which we feel is a great way Corrigan won their Section of Flighted Swiss Pairs at January's Summer Festival to raise money and I am sure will be very of Bridge. Well done. successful and all gifts will be donated by the Committee. Do come and join us - we are friendly and welcoming. As some of our functions scheduled Leeron Branicki for 2009 may not be possible with the current renovations we are looking for President any new ideas. Denise Cosgriff will be selling copies of the Entertainment Book at a price of $65 per book. These books make great gifts and Geraldine Russell please remember they are going to a and Denise Van Baer worthy cause. - Best Restricted Pair Due to Marie’s absence, I would like to thank our Committee for all the hard work that went into our Tennis Day and the effort that is so willingly offered by all. Yvonne Daniel - Vice President

Marilyn Ohlson and Virginia Ohlson - Champions for 2008

COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 25 AROUND THE CLUB Social Committee Our Christmas party was a wonderful night of great music and festive fun. We were entertained by Plastique, who played all our favourites and put on a lively, colourful show. Thanks to Rosie Waite-Garrisson and the general committee for all the organisation and to everyone who came along and made it a great occasion. We would also like to thank the staff at Kooyong for all their support, without their help we could not run these events. The tennis Round Robin on 15th March, followed by a delicious dinner, sold out so please book in early next time if you would like to attend. If you have not already done so please register your email address with the Club so that you can receive information on our upcoming events at www.kooyong.com.au. Forthcoming Events: 2ND MAY: “Secret Bridesmaids Business” a play by Elizabeth Coleman at the Arts Centre. Come and join us for a hilarious night that has been advertised in The Age as “the funniest, sexiest & most surprising night of the year!” 23RD MAY: West Brighton Club - dinner. Due to the renovations, we will be holding a dinner at the West Brighton Club. This is a fabulous venue and we are sure it will be a night not to be missed. Please book early! 11TH OCTOBER: The ‘JJ’ Memorial Mixed Doubles Tennis Round Robin. December: Christmas event. We look forward to seeing you at our events in 2009.

Jessica Jasper President Social Committee

26 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 Young Members

2009 is now well under way… as are the together combining accommodation, And remember, KLTC Young Members Club renovations! golf, tennis, dinner and a few drinks, group on facebook! what could be better! Your registered On the balcony overlooking the Looking forward to seeing you at the interest is a MUST. awesome grass courts February saw the next sausage sizzle & happy hour, the first Young Members drinks, happy hour Once again, I cannot emphasise more first Friday of every month at 6.30pm on & sausage sizzle night…. how important it is for you to register the balcony by the bbq’s! your contact details with the club, The drinks & sausage sizzle night will Angela Aiken – Murphy whether it be a quick call, pop past continue the first Friday of every month, KLTC YM - President reception the next time you’re at the club so if you are between 18 & 40(ish), come or by email. down and catch up with old friends and be guaranteed to make new ones.

KLTC YOUNG MEMBERS COMMITTEE 2009 has also seen a change in the committee. But firstly I would like to thank two great people whom have helped make YM what it is today. Andrea Baillie and Sean Lochhead, have stepped down after many years organising great events and keeping our finances in line.

The new faces for the committee are: Angela Aiken-Murphy: President Caroline Hurley: Vice President Sarah Whitfield: Secretary Braden Murphy: Treasurer

WORD ON THE KLTC YM STREET… We are at the moment organising a “friendly” round robin with Royal South Yarra at their club. This will become an annual event alternating between RSY and KLTC. Please register your interest at the club as past round robin places have sold out.

Another exciting whisper exclusive to Young Members is a weekend away at Portsea… a package is being put

COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 27 AROUND THE CLUB

Wine and

After many years of leadership and Susan was Function Secretary and Dessert: Blood Orange Jelly (yoghurt commitment to the Society, Pamela established our contact with Court sorbet, sherbet meringue) FoodHouse. We were Societyfortunate in being able Wine: 2005 Carlei Estate late harvest Middleton announced her retirement from the position of Bacchus and to source all the wines from Carlei Winery, Viognier – Heathcote. President at the Annual General Meeting located in Heathcote, and Christine Coffee and Petit Fours. arranged for Sergio Carlei to attend and held on December 8th, 2008. We are planning functions for late May explain the attributes of his wine. and late August and have optimistically Pamela was awarded Life Membership As this was prepared for printer’s deadline penned a booking at Kooyong for the and invited as our guest to the Court before March 11 we can just show you Winemakers Dinner on Friday 20th House function. Unfortunately Pamela the menu and associated wines: November. was unable to attend this function so she will be invited to our next function. Canapés: Wine: 2007 Bel Casel We should know by September whether Prosecco – Veneto region in Italy the Room will be available. At the ensuring elections Mary Hoban, Entrée: Tartare of Kingfish and Ocean Any Kooyong Member who is interested President, Peter Ebbels, Treasurer, Peter Trout (green peppercorns, crème fraiche in joining the Wine and Food Society Nolan, Secretary, and Graham Schmidt, and chives) should contact either Mary Hoban, Susan Young and Kras Kuen were [email protected], Wine: 2008 Carlei Green Vineyards elected to the Committee. Ph. 9499 2881 or Peter Nolan, Sauvignon Blanc – West Gippsland & [email protected], (please note Unfortunately, Kras submitted his Yarra Valley, 2005 Carlei Green Vineyards underscore between name and @), resignation in late January, and Christine Chardonnay – Yarra Valley. Ph. 9859 1014. Johnston has taken the position of Main: Confit Duck Pie ( parsnip puree, Would existing members who have Winemaster. thyme jus, served with a side dish of an email address please send it to green beans, pinenuts and fetta) Our first function for 2009 was at Peter or Mary. the Court House Hotel, a One Hat Wine: 2006 Carlei Green Vineyards restaurant, in Errol Street, North Pinot Noir – Yarra Valley, 2005 Carlei Mary Hoban Melbourne on March 11. Green Vineyards Shiraz – Heathcote. President

28 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 HEALTH CLUB NEWS SUCCESS STORY

What an exciting time to be a part of What does your diet now consist of and what Kooyong Health Club, with a major would you recommend to other members? Paul Newton training with personal trainer Julian Roberts clubhouse development underway to an I have never been an excessive eater, already world class club. but having said that I have cut out any It’s inspiring to see the growing number compulsive eating (I have a sweet tooth Typically I head out with a couple of of sports minded members and and love Twisties). I also have learnt to mates and we cycle approximately 60 novice users enjoying the great vibrant drink water regularly. km road trips, then coffee and home by atmosphere in the gym. I have a lot more soups and salads and 9:30 am. Next, maybe swimming. Speaking of inspiring, whilst talking with try to steer clear of bread midweek and Personal Trainer Julian Roberts (Jules), other starch foods. I make my own muesli What message would you pass on to the he enlightened me on a member who and eat a lot of Victoria Market foods. other members who may be considering has really improved his quality of life with Working in North Melbourne allows me taking up Personal Training? exercise. I present to you Paul Newton’s to drop into the market and buy fresh Don’t feel intimidated. Sign up for a 10 success story. produce. It’s amazing what regular week session. Realistically you will need exercise and fresh food can achieve in to go twice a week and supplement that What made you take up Personal Training? terms of weight loss and well-being. with some other activities, as well as an assessment of your diet. Kooyong is a Whilst I have been an active person and As well as losing some weight you have enjoyed a relatively fit lifestyle, I have not great Club and you will feel great using also improved your fitness dramatically, been able to do any effective training for its facilities. what kind of exercises do you do in your several years due to some complications training sessions? You have to learn to push beyond your with both my knees that have required pain barriers, whether it doing push-ups, I am in my 3rd year of training with Julian, considerable amounts of surgery (upper dips, running, weights etc. If you haven‘t so we have had to invent some new and Tibia Osteotomy to both legs). worked out much before you will not challenging activities. Typically we do a really know your capabilities. It will be It took about 3 years of post surgery warm up on the bike and then it’s usually your Personal Training that will give you recovery before I was ready to outside to do some cardio work. That the confidence to push beyond your recommence physical activity. I thought may be either with a football (sometimes initial limits and pain thresholds. the best way to recommence was to get on centre court) or we do a lot of short some professional advice and undertake running up and down the stadium stairs. a 10 week start up program, set some Most importantly, how do you feel and how goals and enjoy being active again. We do heaps of boxing, usually in the has the training changed your body? squash courts. It’s more like sparring as we There is no denying training is tiring but it How did your health begin to improve move around the court. Julian gets me to is at the same time very invigorating and after you commenced the Personal do lots of push-ups and stomach crunches it has given me a new lease of life. So Training sessions? as well as weights, rowing and dips. Lately too has the surgery that fellow Kooyong we have been over the road in the park After a couple weeks of being sore I member, Peter Lugg performed 6 doing boxing, football and running, then started to notice the usual signs of weight years ago. I am indebted to him and back inside for weights. Regardless I am loss, toning of muscles, slight change in to Julian (my Personal Trainer) for the stuffed by the end of the session. shape, improved fitness, sleeping better opportunities they have given me to re- and feeling much more alert. establish my fitness and well-being. The Has improving your fitness encouraged you weight loss and change to body shape to take up other activities outside the club? How much weight have you lost? has cost me a fortune, because I’ve Yes, definitely. It’s amazing how my had to alter a lot of my clothing, which I Over a 3 month period I lost improved fitness has been the catalyst suppose is not such a bad thing. approximately 8 kilos, not that I was to take on other new activities. I now row overweight but any loss in weight would If any member requires any information in a crew of 4. My children go to Carey greatly assist my knees. I have been regarding Personal Training or would Grammar so I have teamed up with some able to stabilise my new weight and like a particular trainer to be allocated other Carey dads and we row every have altered my diet accordingly. I first to help them achieve their fitness goals, Sunday morning from Yarra Rowing Club. commenced training with Julian 3 years contact Health Club Manager, Michael ago and have been able to maintain my I also cycle, either in town on the Kull directly on 0419003762. Available new weight since then. weekend or at Sorrento over summer. 7 days a week.

COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 29 KOOYONG NEWS Summer DIARY DATES Competition APRIL 20089 News 18/19 Tennis Victoria Pennant Tennis Season Another season of the Bayside Commences Regional Tennis Association’s Summer Get down top the Club every Sunday at 12.30pm to see Competition is nearly complete and some of the best players in the state fight for supremacy. more than half of Kooyong’s teams made the finals. MAY 2009 Unfortunately Jenny Baker’s team 1 Young Members Drinks lost their semi final in Section 2 of – Held on the first Friday of every month. the Ladies Rubbers while Taylor Capannolo’s Section 2 team in the 1 Crèche Mixed Doubles Tennis Night Ladies Singles/Doubles dominated all – Contact the Club for more details. season and made it to the grand final but were beaten due to several players 2 Secret Bridesmaids Business being unavailable for the final match. – Join the Social Committee at the Arts Centre to see this hilarious play by Elizabeth Coleman. In Section 1 of the Ladies Singles/ Doubles Belinda Woolcock’s team Bridge for Brain Research Challenge cruised straight through to the grand 5 final and despite having to wait a Mother’s Day – See the ad below week, due to rain, they went on to win 10 the grand final as well. 19 Bridge Teams vs Royal South Yarra at Royal South Yarra In Section 1 of the Mens Rubbers Kooyong fielded the two strongest 23 West Brighton Club Dinner teams in this competition and they Due to the renovations the Social Committee is met in the semi final and again in the holding a dinner at this fabulous venue. Contact the grand final. Club for more details. John Vesely’s team moved straight through to the grand final after the JUNE 2009 first week of the finals but it was Steve Bridge Borin Trophy Avery’s team that came out on top in 9, 16, 23 the final match of the season. JULY 2009 Congratulations to all of our teams on another wonderful season. 6 Bridge & Lunch at Victoria Golf Club

MothersSUNDAY 10TH Day MAY Lunch 2009 The Kooyong Room: 12 midday - 3pm Gourmet Buffet Lunch. Drinks at bar prices $50 for adults, $25 for children (13 years and under) All mothers receive a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival Fabulous entertainment provided

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