THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 29 AUGUST 2011 KOKODA TREK
Your chance to become a Living Legend! (Exclusive to KLTC members only!)
Above: Ian Hill second from left
Purchase 2 or more single day tickets to the 2012 AAMI Classic ooyong President Ian Hill recently returned and go in the draw to partner either Pat Cash or Henri Leconte in after completing the a doubles tie-breaker on Kooyong’s famed centre court. historic Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.
The famous trek took the President across 96K kilometres of rugged and isolated terrain known for being the location of the Each Prize includes: World War II battle between Japanese • Participation in legends doubles match and Australian forces in 1942. • Diadora apparel package Ian took on the track due to his interest in the Kokoda conflict, particularly • Wilson racquet Australia’s military tactics on the track, together with the physical challenge of ‘The track stirred up more emotions than ‘It was quite surprising after nearly 70 completing the journey. I expected,’ said Ian. years to still clearly see fox holes and battle fields along the track including How to enter: Before setting off on his adventure, ‘A common acknowledgement Ian spoke with former VFL legends bayonets, grenades, parts of Bren guns amongst the group was just how and helmets.’ Simply log on to the KLTC website and follow the competition link. Ron Barassi and David Parkin who had difficult it must have been for the Winner’s announced first week in November. both completed well documented walks soldiers carrying guns & ammunition, The experience is sure to inspire others along the track. dealing with disease, losing mates to tackle the trek and Ian hopes to pass David is still involved with the Kokoda in battle, the mud and humidity and on his knowledge of this important part Track Foundatiion and also lent Ian some clothed in less than ideal uniforms for of our history. the jungle conditions,’ he said. equipment to help him on the track. ‘I want to make sure Australians gain Ian’s group were lucky enough to have a greater appreciation for the Kokoda The 9 day trek equated to 48 hours of three Australian soldiers within their group campaign,’ he said. walking and around 980,600 steps and including one serving member and they TERMS AND CONDITIONS AVAILABLE ON THE KLTC WEBSITE required his full concentration as everyone were able to provide an insight into the What a wonderful experience and in the group took at a tumble at various Australian defences, the battle sites and a magnificent achievement! stages of the track. the heroic deeds of the troops. For more information go to www.kooyongltc.asn.au For event information go to www.aamiclassic.com.au 2 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 3 CONTENTS COURT THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. The tennis opportunities for
ISSUE NUMBER 29 AUGUST 2011 Members at Kooyong are more than the equal of any other tennis club
around the country. Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. Now that some time has passed since Premier League 489 Glenferrie Road Members are provided with the completion of the major Clubhouse Kooyong VIC 3144 opportunities, both social and redevelopment, Member and Committee Premier League begins again in early Phone: (03) 9822 3333 Fax: (03) 9822 5248 competitive, across all days of the week discussion has turned to thoughts of October and Kooyong will again field Website: www.kooyong.com.au and the club caters from juniors through what’s next for Kooyong. a men’s and a women’s team in this Email: [email protected] to seniors, and all levels of tennis. competition which features the best 6 ?NG
Committee Member The Tennis Club Championship winners Peter Carew and wife Lisa
"...the night was again a fantastic endorsement of the Club’s history and prestige."
Hosted again by 3AW’s Darren Dinner was a proud moment for one of Laura Rabinovich and Laura McNamara It was fantastic to see them all in from a squash event and it was great to James, the night was again a fantastic the Club’s first ever scholarship recipients have paired together with plenty of attendance to receive their prizes on see them on the night. endorsement of the Club’s history and one he celebrated with both family success at Pennant and Premier League the night. Other squash champions celebrating and prestige. and friends on the night. level in recent times and now in the Club Championships. The Club’s squash stars were also in their wins included current Committee From the social events through to the Another proud winner of the Club attendance in large numbers to celebrate member Cam Dickinson, Richard Open events, it was another big year Championships was Sophie Vickers, It was also great to see one of the Club’s their champions for 2011. Bowman, Rob McKinnon, John on the sporting front and one capped who one year earlier had made the Open newest scholarship holders, James Mathieson and Rob Templeton. The Club’s new squash coach, Nathan with the crowning of two new tennis women’s final but took the next step in Sheppard, receive the Pat Cash Cup for Sneyd, took out the Open squash title It was also fantastic to see two of the champions at the Club. 2011 when she defeated winning the Under 21 boy’s singles. earlier in the year and now has his name Club’s Bridge champions in attendance Laura Rabinovich. Despite rain interrupting play throughout It was another proud moment for a etched in the history of this great club to win their respective awards. the event, the Club Championships were An extremely happy Vickers held the young man hoping to make his way onto in what might be the first of many LTAV Anthea Gedge received the Bridge hotly contested and it was fantastic honour of holding up the Evonne the world stage in years to come while Squash Championships to come. to see two new champions rise to the Sophie Vickers added another title to her Achievement Award while Fiona Goolagong Cup in high regard and In the women’s Open squash final it Trescowthick won the Penny Purbrick occasion and win their respective events. the Club will keep a close eye on her collection when she again took home the Kerry Melville Cup for the Under 21 was the former world number one and Trophy. David Bidmeade reached his first ever progress as she ventures across to girl’s singles. five time World Open champion, Sarah singles final after defeating Matthew America later in the year to begin her Fitz-Gerald, who took out her third Another highlight of the night was our Scott Draper Coghlan in the semi final while Daniel College tennis career. Sophie worked herself back into consecutive title at the Club. guest speaker Scott Draper who has recently moved to Melbourne to take Byrnes came from a set down to The Bairnsdale product has been an the match to get past another new defeat Matthew Carroll. scholarship holder, Isabella Beischer, Sarah is one of the greatest squash up a player development role with excellent performer in Pennant at all players of all time and it’s fantastic to see Tennis Australia. It’s always a wonderful night on the levels since she joined the club and in the final. Club’s busy social calendar and one In the final, despite dropping the first set, her around the Club and involved with David made the most of his opportunities will be hoping to go out with a bang Other notable trophy recipients included the sport here at Kooyong. Scott’s views on the current tennis that highlights the achievements of to win his first singles title while also as the finals approach. the father and son combination of Paul landscape and his own journey in both It was also great to see Sarah Cardwell tennis and golf were a great insight for our Club champions. adding another doubles title, this time A pair who knows plenty about finals and Rowan McNamee who won the A with Rob McKenzie, and topping off Grade doubles together while Graeme receive the trophy named after her everyone and really topped off what was The 2011 Champions’ Dinner once success with the Club received their mother, Vicki Cardwell, for winning the another great occasion for so many the triple crown by winning the mixed trophies for taking out the Margaret Heath, Dennis Maddern, Don Heath, again brought together a fantastic group doubles with Molly Polak. girl’s championship. at the Club. of members to celebrate and crown Court Team Cup for winning the women’s Barry Evans, Kerin Tulloch, Lou Griffith and Lea Whyte have ventured up to our new sporting stars across tennis, Receiving the trophies, including the Open doubles title. Sarah Fitz-Gerald and Sarah Cardwell receive awards on multiple occasions. squash, billiards, snooker and Bridge. Frank Sedgman Cup, at the Champions’ had both made the dash across town
Pennant Team of the Year – Grade 1 Men Sarah Fitz-Gerald Nathan Sneyd The Squash Club Champions
Sophie Vickers & David Bidmeade
6 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 7 2011 Club Championships CLUB NEWS
QUEEN'S Kooyong Welcomes SQUASH 23 Members Into BIRTHDAY Exclusive Club HONOURS PRESENTATION NIGHT
The club would like to acknowledge three of our prominent members on being recognised in the recent queen’s birthday honours. Bruce he Club again celebrated its proud Allan won the Australian doubles player at the Club but is now heavily involved church, ian barclay and max history recently as 23 new 50 year championship with Dick Crealy in 1968 with the Club’s Wine and Food Society. walker were honoured for their Members were inducted to this while also winning the United States T Social groups like this one have helped to respective service their chosen exclusive category of membership at a National doubles championship with Dick sports and the community. lavish cocktail party. Crealy in 1969 and again in 1976 with Ray make the full club experience possible at Ruffels. He is still a well respected television Kooyong. Twelve of the new 50 year Members sports commentator. Everyone enjoyed another wonderful night were able to attend the night and it was a at the club, catching up with old friends AwardedBruce aChurch Medal : fantastic evening to pay tribute to their long Ernest Targett is another who has a famous association as a Member of this great Club. tennis history having represented Tasmania and reminiscing about the wonderful times (OAM) in the Order they have spent at Kooyong. of Australia for in Linton Cup for 3 years in the late 40’s At a cocktail style night held on July 18, Other milestone Game Recipients were: The inductees presented on the night and early 50’s. service to cricket. the squashies were encouraged to join in included Kevin Biggin, Frank Cahill, Donald Mr Church was the the presentation and make comments as 600 Club Cossar, Judith Gregory, Mary Hoban, His main claim to fame was that he beat Melbourne Cricket recipients received awards. Bill Dubsky (622) Richard McNamara, Helen Polkinghorne, Ken Rosewall twice as a junior which is Club president The night was to recognise milestone Bryan Derrick (611) Jonathon Ramsden, Hayden Rees, Joan quite an enviable record. 1997-2003, Jeremy Sneddon (602) Stewart, Allan Stone and Ernest Targett. having served achievements, games played and Helen Polkinghorne nee Angwin was runner Club Legend various other trophy winners. as a committee 500 Club Those unable to attend were William up to Thelma Long in the 1952 Australian Crosby, Max Senior, Jonathon Crawford, Women’s singles title. She beat Australian Reaches Another member previously A highlight of the night was very special Ray Aspinall (518) (1978-2003) and is an honorary life as the squash section was given a slice Anthony Noble, Peter Jenkins, John great Nancy Bolton in the semi final. Glasson, Mary Millikan, Margarita Milestone member. He has also served as a of memorabilia. 400 Club Helen was also a Victorian Singles member of Kooyong Foundation Frederico, David Murphy, Beverley Bunty Evans, a Kooyong member, Owen Cook (412) champion and was the only person to take Despite not being able to attend the since 2007. Waxman and Jocelyn Brady. was the niece of the first Open Squash a set from Maureen Connolly on her first 50 Year Members’ Cocktail Party, Winner, Leo Pullar, at Kooyong and 200 Club Special mention must go to Jonathon visit to Australia. Max Senior joined this exclusive his name is the first engraved on our Pat Baron (207) Crawford who passed away just prior to membership category of the Club Perpetual trophy. Leo also won the Hayden Rees continues to be involved with Ian Barclay: Andrew Hausseggar (207) the night. in 2011. OAM (Medal of the South Australian Open and was the tennis in Victoria particularly in the Senior’s All of the new inductees had shared some competitions. Max currently lives in Queensland but Order of Australia) South Yarra Club Squash Champion. 100 Club in this week’s special times at the Club including Allan for many years he was a star at the Leo was unfortunately killed in a car Josh Cardwell Stone who is etched into tennis history with He won an A Grade Pennant playing for Queen’s Birthday Glen Iris in 1964 with Tony Ryan, Will Club and especially on the court as accident when returning home from a Norm Alexander his involvement in the Davis Cup, compiling honours for his Coghlan and Max Senior. he racked up an enviable record. pennant squash match in 1940. Di Coles a perfect 6-0 record, and winning several unflagging service In Victorian Pennant, Max won four to the game. Bunty presented the club an enlarged Kevin Finch Grand Slam doubles titles. Mary Hoban has been a regular midweek photo of Leo which will now be Selena Shaikh A Grade titles with Glen Iris in 1962, displayed with our squash memorabilia; Ryan McCarter 1963, 1964 and 1966 alongside the presentation by Bunty was fantastic Nick Scott names like Will Coghlan, Tony Ryan, and emotional. Lindsay Holloway Allan Stone and Peter Avery. The Squash Section wish to thank Max still holds the record for the most Ian Carson Award games in doubles at the Australian Bunty for her attendance on the night Max Walker: and for the presentation. for the Most Valuable Player Spring Open when in 1968 he played a Order of Australia match over three days with Peter A further highlight of the night was the Season 2010 won by Paul Sanders. for service to Avery, Cedric Mason and Warren attendance of retired squash player cricket at a national Neale Fraser Award Jacques that ended 4/6 18/16 7/9 Brian ‘Tichy’ McDonald. Tichy still holds and international for the Most Valuable Player Autumn 17/15 2/0 in the fifth set. Exhaustion the record of most pennant squash level, as a player season 2011 won by Ameil Raniga. was the only thing that stopped this games played for Kooyong with 1038. and commentator, match at 94 games in total. and to the Close on his tail and still playing are Merv Weston Award Top: President Ian Hill congratulates Allan Stone and Mary Hoban community through Dave Temple, 862 games, and Peter Below: Twelve very proud members celebrating 50 years at Kooyong Max also held the record for most for the Most Improved Player Spring Club Championship titles at Kooyong, a range of youth Mayberry, 837 games, who occupied Season 2010 won by Kevin Finch. and social welfare the microphone with Tichy to give the with seven, until Jay Salter surpassed organisations. young generation some nostalgia of how John Young Award that in recent years but he was also runner up seven times which makes squash was played and refereed in the for the Most Improved Player Autumn 14 appearances in the final. old days (as they say). Season 2011 won by Alex Warhurst. This is a fantastic honour and the One of the new squash brigade made This is a remarkable achievement Club congratulates them all for their the comment at the end of the night, Best Finals Performance by any stretch of the imagination. service to tennis, cricket and the Max also played a huge role in the “Were those guys paid entertainers for Spring 2010 Season community over many years. development of Pennant tennis at the the night”, and “No”, came the reply, won by Mark Wilson. just a few oldies having some fun and club as he featured in several winning reminding themselves of old times Autum 2011 Season Veterans Grade 1 teams. won by Bazza Barnes. together at squash. Well done Max and enjoy the sunshine up north!
8 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 9 TENNIS NEWS the Sky is the Limit for Kooyong's John Peers
ith his sister, Sally, playing season and in doubles he became an All 1 Men’s ITA Regional Arthur Ashe on the WTA tour and ranked American with partner Roberto Maytin Leadership and Sportsmanship Award. inside the world’s top 200 with a 15-2 mark for the year. W ‘I can't say enough good things and mum, Elizabeth, having treaded the path before them both, This was enough to have them ranked about him as a team player. He has a you could understand John wanting the fifth best pair in the country and willingness to look outside of himself to reach similar heights and he is well this success saw John become the first and recognise how he can help other on the way. player in Baylor history to win back to guys get better,’ said Knoll. back Big 12 Player of the Week awards. Having just completed a decorated With his four year collegiate career now "It must be collegiate tennis career in America at ‘John has done a great job of being behind him, John began experiencing the both Middle Tennessee State and Baylor open to making some changes in his grind of the professional circuit recently University, John has now embarked on game,’ Knoll said. and had instant success in Venezuela. in the genes a professional career that some think ‘That can't be understated. For a guy At his first ITF Futures event, John can reach Grand Slam levels. with his experience level and who has qualified for the main draw of the singles of Kooyong ‘He has got weapons. He does have a played tennis for as long as he has, to and made it through to the final where world-class serve. He can get forward. be coachable is really unique.’ he lost a tight encounter in the third set tiebreaker. He is a great mover. Those are the kinds Along with his All American honour, Foundation of ingredients that you need to do well. John was also named to the All Big 12 In the doubles he teamed up with his I think that if he can continue to stay Singles and Doubles teams together All American Bears teammate, Roberto Scholarship healthy and bring his good energy to the with being awarded the Big 12 Men’s Maytin, to comfortably win the title. court every day, then I would certainly Newcomer of the Year. expect to see him playing at the Grand A pretty good start most would say but holder John Slam tournaments,’ said Baylor Head Obviously recruited with doubles firmly there was more to come as John made Coach Matt Knoll. in mind, Baylor Head Coach Matt Knoll the round of 16 in the singles and the acknowledges the transformation in final of the doubles in his second event, Peers." Having spent his first three years of John’s game over the past twelve while in his third event in Venezuela he College at Middle Tennessee building an months that now sees him ready to was able to win the singles title while enviable record in both singles, 72-25, tackle the professional tour. also reaching the doubles final. and doubles, 56-31, John decided on a change of scenery for his senior year. ‘I knew he was going to be a huge help These results have seen John’s ranking in doubles,’ Knoll said. come in at 879 after just three events The move to Baylor University proved and will be a great launching pad for to be an overwhelming success as the ‘But I really didn't think he would be able what promises to be a huge Australian Bears finished the year ranked in the to play at the consistent level that he summer. nation’s top eight teams for the tenth has in singles. He hadn't ever been in straight year and John earned countless an environment with a lot of good guys His coach, Matt Knoll, probably honours along the way. to hit with and consistent training where summed up his future best when he he could develop the way that he is said, ‘the sky is the limit for John’. John was consistently ranked in the top capable of.’ 30 players for singles across America And we’ll be keeping a close on his while producing a 17-3 record for the Another feather in John’s cap was being progress as it all unfolds. presented with the 2011 NCAA Division
Photo Courtesy - Baylor Photography
10 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 11 AROUND THE CLUB
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12 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 13 AROUND THE CLUB NEW FUNCTION MENUS
The City Club Wine challenge is a fun event to foster inter-club relationships by giving members an opportunity to participate in an entertaining and educational wine trivia complimented by a three course dinner.
Teams of 6 to 8 will taste 2 brackets of To register your interest please contact wines (4 whites and 4 reds, local and Patrice RENAUDIN on 9822 3333 international). Points will be awarded or [email protected] for accurately identifying variety, region, vintage and producer. Hosted by Royal South Yarra Tennis Club The winning team will receive prizes and the accolades of their colleagues The University of Melbourne, and competitors. Victoria, 3010 The winning Club will hold the University Thursday 20th October, House Cup for one year, and have 6.30pm for 7.00pm the right to host the City Club Wine Dress code: Jacket & Tie Challenge. Palate training sessions will take place in preparation for the event.
News From The Kitchen As I complete my first year as Executive Chef, I thank Winter draws thoughts of warming, Members for their ongoing feedback in regard to the slow-cooked, hearty dishes, and we have food at Kooyong. included a classic Coq Au Vin; a slow braised baby chicken in red wine, served As Executive Chef of this historic Club, I have drawn on my with roasted mushrooms and shallots. experience from such restaurants as Marchettis Latin, Lynches and O’Connell’s and during the last During August I encourage you to try our With the festive season approaching it’s the year we have made a commitment to provide lunch and dinner special in the Racquet exceptional food at the Club. Club. For just $45, you may enjoy two perfect time to contact Kooyong for your courses from the a la carte menu, a upcoming function. Our menus offer variety and take complimentary glass of our wine of the advantage of seasonal opportunities, month and tea or coffee to finish. This will Kooyong’s chefs have revised the menus but still meet the daily needs by offering give everyone the opportunity to experience and the website fully details the excellent the staple dishes expected by Members. and sample the new menu offerings. options available. Our choices are aimed at sourcing quality I offer a reminder that we also can cater ingredients. This is reflected in many Regardless of the type of event, from for any of your functions and special ways including two seafood deliveries requirements. We are very fortunate to intimate dinners with family and friends to each day to ensure we provide the have Roxy Flores looking after your function cocktail parties or a gala event, the Club can freshest food possible. requirements and with many years at meet any need. We are very excited to be launching Crown Casino, she brings a wealth of or new Racquet Club menu in August, experience, knowledge and passion. Our wedding menus have also been updated which will showcase new and exciting The kitchen chefs are passionate people to provide everything needed to ensure your dishes. who strive to make the food the best it can special day is an event to remember. be. I welcome your feedback or ideas. Feel free to approach me, also, for any cooking Contact Kristina or Sharon at the Club Our pastry chef, Russell, has also questions you may have. on 9822 3333 and discuss how they can introduced changes to the Racquet Club dessert menu, with many options Chris Goulding make your event a truly special occasion. to tempt and exceed your expectations. Executive Chef
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KOOYONG JUNIORS STAR Belinda Woolcock Helps Australia Qualify For AT CLAYCOURT NATIONALS Junior Fed Cup Finals
ooyong Fitzgerald Scholaraship Pits stretched Destanee in the first set but Nationals only a few months earlier so Australia’s Junior Fed Cup In the final, Belinda kicked off The Junior Fed Cup team and Davis holders Richard Yang, Destanee she was able to come through and take also knew what it would take to win the team has mirrored the success proceedings with a three-set win over Cup team now progress to the final, KAiava and Isabelle Wallace won it out before stamping her dominance on title. Japan’s Mami Adachi, 6-2 3-6 6-2 to which will be played in San Luis Potosi, their first National titles when they the match to eventually move through to Annabelle Andrinopoulos’ path to the of their Junior Davis Cup give Australia a 1-0 lead. Mexico, later this year. triumphed at the National Claycourt the final 7/5 6/2. decider was a fairly straight forward one counterparts to finish on top Championships in Queensland recently. The final was never in doubt as Destanee as she won through the first two rounds Barty faced a tough task as she Richard began the 12’s National ran away with the match and the title comfortably but she was also tested in in the Asia–Oceania qualifying dropped the first set against her tournament as the seventh seed and by defeating the second seed, Western the third round by another Queenslander opponent, Miho Kawase. comfortably accounted for Queensland’s Australia’s Sasha Bollweg, 6/0 6/2 in a in Andjela Djokovic. final in New Delhi. It was the first set the 15-year-old Adam Walton in the first round 6/2 6/0 commanding performance. Djokovic won the first set 7/5 but The Australian team went through before defeating young West Australian Australian had dropped all week but it In the doubles, Kooyong’s Chase Andrinopoulos fought back strongly the round robin stage of the event wildcard recipient Tyler Hung 6/1 6/0. Ferguson won another National title when to win 5/7 6/1 6/2 and move into the spurred her into action. In the third round Richard faced the he combined with Alexei Popyrin to win quarterfinals where she defeated yet undefeated and continued that run into twelfth seed from Queensland, Daniel the final 1/6 6/2 10-4 while Richard Yang another Queenslander Jaimee Gilbertson the knockout stages of the event. The Queenslander clicked into gear and dropped just two games for the Lane, and despite a tight first set was made it through to the semi final. 6/4 6/4. Seeded second, the Australians – able to move through to the quarter finals rest of the match as she claimed the The girls’ doubles saw Destanee Aiava The semi final was an easier match for Brooke Rischbieth, Belinda Woolcock on the back of a solid 6/4 6/2 victory. make it through to the semi final before the Kooyong junior as she moved into the rubber 6-7(5) 6-2 6-0. and Ashleigh Barty - overcame the top The quarter final was a match up with the unfortunately losing to the eventual title all-Victorian final win a 6/3 6/0 win over Brooke Rischbieth, Belinda Woolcock and top seed, Alexei Popyrin from New South winners in an extremely close match 2/6 Priscilla Hon. seeds, Japan, in the final just like the The win gave the Australians an Ashleigh Barty in New Delhi Wales, and Richard was up to the task as 6/1 10-7. The final was a classic encounter as Junior Davis Cup team did just a week unassailable 2-0 lead, so the dead he moved through to the semi final with a In the 14’s event Isabelle Wallace Andrinopoulos took the first set 6/3 but before them. rubber doubles was not played. 6/2 6/3 win. was crowned the National Claycourt Wallace fought back gallantly in the South Australia’s Liam Bishop, seeded second set to level it at a set apiece when sixth, had knocked out Kooyong’s Chase she won 6/4. Ferguson in the previous round but it was The third set was another tight battle but Richard who came out firing as took the it was Wallace who finished the stronger first set 6/3. as she took the final set and the title 3/6 Bishop fought back in the second set 6/4 6/4. KOOYONG HOSTS THE and leveled the match at a set apiece In the boy’s event Kooyong’s Marc before Richard again took control in the Polmans made the semi final before losing final set to ensure he moved through to the eventual champion 7/6 6/2 while his second consecutive National final Daniel Nolan reached the quarterfinal ALICIA MOLIK CUP with a 6/3 5/7 6/4 win. before losing a tight match to the second Another huge match was waiting seed Lawrence Bataljin 6/4 7/5. Kooyong’s Isabelle Wallace won the 14’s title In the doubles Marc Polmans won the as Richard faced off with South National 14’s title with his partner Jake Australia’s Mislav Bosjnak, the Champion after coming from a set Association won its first Alicia Molik Cup, competition,’ said Tom Vuradin, the Delaney from NSW. The boys defeated defeating Berwick in the final. NSJTA Team Manager. second seed, and it was Bosjnak down to defeat fellow Kooyong unseeded Queenslanders Lachlan Fitzgerald Scholarship holder Annabelle Mcphee and Mitchell Robins 6/1 6/2 in The NSTJA team of Danny Ha, Lucas ‘The competition was strong and who took the early ascendency Andrinopoulos in the final. by winning the first set 6/4 but the final. Vuradin, Samyuktha Rajagopalan and matches were played in the right spirit. After cruising through the opening two In the girls’ doubles final, Isabelle Wallace Stephanie Serafidis, featuring two The players played some tough tennis. It Richard wasn’t to be denied as rounds, Wallace was challenged in the nearly clinched the double crown when Kooyong Fitzgerald Scholarship holders was a great event all around.’ he fought his way back into the third round by emerging Queenslander she partnered Jaimee Gilbertson against in Stephanie and Samyuktha, greatly It was fantastic to see Alicia Molik, contest. Sara Tomic but fought her way through to Priscilla Hon and Olivia Tjandramulia but improved on the team’s eighth placing the quarterfinals with a 6/4 6/4 win. a Kooyong member, drop in to have Another two extremely tight sets ensued unfortunately they lost in straight sets 6/2 last year. In the quarterfinal Wallace defeated 6/2 to be denied the title. a chat to the kids and sign some as Richard finally regained control of the ‘There was some great tennis played autographs. Olivia Tjandramulia in straight sets to Congratulations to all of the Kooyong match and went onto to win the title in an over the two days by some of the best setup a semi final with another talented Fitzgerald Scholarship holders impressive performance 4/6 6/4 6/3 and The Kooyong Foundation again 12/u players from all across Victoria ‘The kids were absolutely stoked Alicia Queenslander, Naiktha Bains, who only who competed at the National take out his first National title. at the traditional home of tennis in was there,’ said Vuradin. a week earlier had won the National 16’s Championships. showed its support for the In the girl’s event Destanee Aiava went Claycourt title over Kooyong’s Molly this country, the Kooyong Lawn ‘She’s a star of Australian tennis.’ in to the tournament as the top seed and Polak. development of junior tennis Tennis Club,’ said Jason Simmons, lived up to the top billing as she rolled It was an extremely tight match as the first Tennis Victoria’s Manager of Junior The event is an opportunity for 16 through the event in ominous fashion. set entered a tiebreak but Wallace was in Australia when the Alicia Competitions and Tournaments. teams of the best U/12 players from In the quarter final Destanee faced able to clinch the first set 7/6 and then metropolitan Melbourne and regional Molik Cup was held here in The final started out very one-sided, the seventh seed from NSW, Amne continued her fine form in the second set Victoria to take part in the round robin Ghamraoui, and won the first set as she gained the crucial break to win the April. final. with NSJTA dominating Berwick to take tournament. comfortably before getting through in a match in straight set 7/6 6/4. an unassailable 3-0 lead, the final score being 4-43 to 2-28. Ties consisted of two boys’ singles, two tiebreak in the second set 6/0 7/6 and This would have given Wallace plenty of It was a wonderful event highlighted by the appearance of the event’s patron girls’ singles and two mixed doubles then faced fellow Victorian Michelle Pits confidence going into the final but her ‘It was a great experience for the kids as North Suburban Junior Tennis rubbers. in the semi final. opponent had been to the final of the because the event promotes healthy Kooyong’s Destanee Aiava and Richard Yang (second & third from left)
16 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 17 The Kooyong Foundation Australian Open Dinner Chairman’s Report Sunday 29th January 2012 The news out of Wimbledon 2011 must give great heart to tennis lovers who have watched Australia languish with little Come and enjoy a beautiful success at the top level in recent years. dinner while watching the Men’s he heroics of 18-year-old Bernard finals of the mixed doubles at this year’s Famous players have donated trophies and Singles Final of the Australian Open. Tomic in the Men’s Singles could Australian Open. other memorabilia from their careers and be admired even more in the In recent years 25 of the Kooyong Foundation sponsors have purchased other following days as his conqueror, youngsters have played in the qualifying or items for the collection. This is our way of TNovak Djokovic, went on to defeat Rafael main draw of the Australian Junior Open recognising and preserving the past. Nadal and claim the Championship. Booking forms available soon. and 11 have played qualifiers or main draw The future, too, is being catered for, through There was much to admire, too, in the in the Open itself. the range of programs designed to nurture efforts of Luke Saville and Ashleigh Barty Next year the Kooyong Foundation will young talent with financial and other claiming the Boys’ and Girls’ Singles Titles, celebrate its 10th birthday and Kooyong support. the first time that Australia has managed to members have every reason to feel a Each year the Foundation sponsors snare both events in the same year. Then deep sense of satisfaction at what our tournaments – cups named after Alicia there was Sam Stosur reaching the final of club has been able to achieve through the Molik, Wayne Arthurs and Frank Sedgman Women’s Doubles. Foundation’s work, both on and off the – for youngsters in age groups 10, 11 and Tennis Australia, the coaches and the young court. 12. Wayne and Frank, incidentally, are players are all to be congratulated on their both Directors of the Kooyong Foundation. achievements, which offer us such exciting Another tennis legend, Evonne Goolagong prospects for the future. Cawley, is patron of the Foundation and a Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club and the heartfelt supporter of its work. TENNIS LEGENDS' LUNCH Kooyong Foundation can also take some A relatively recent addition to the pride in the arrival of promising young stars development program is the John Fitzgerald Thursday 17th November, 12pm on the horizon. At Wimbledon, players who Kooyong Scholarship, named for the have been given support by the Foundation distinguished club member who was a were in action in both junior and senior key force behind the establishment of the Featuring competition, with Jason Kubler reaching Foundation. the Boys’ Singles Semi-finals and Andrew These scholarships provide talented Whittington making the Quarters of the and deserving young players with club Doubles. membership, coaching and other support to However, it was earlier in the year, at the assist them to develop their game. and Australian Open, that the full impact of Each year a selection panel chooses the the Kooyong Foundation’s work could be youngsters and they are introduced to the properly measured. We had 13 players in club and the coaching panel. They come the Junior Open and four in the main event. I from a wide range of social backgrounds doubt that any other tennis club in the world and the cosmopolitan collection of names could claim results like that. gives some idea of the diverse spread of The best result was claimed by Andrew national backgrounds of their families. Come and enjoy a wonderful day with Wimbledon Junior Champion Ashleigh Barty Whittington, who teamed with Ben Wagland The Foundation also provides backing for the last two home grown winners to finish runners-up in the Boys’ Doubles Since its official launch in April, 2002, the Kooyong Elite Squad, a select group of title. Andrew joined the Kooyong program members and friends of Kooyong have players who are highly ranked and showing of the Australian Open. at the age of 12 and has been climbing donated close to $500,000 to enable the great potential for the future. The players in steadily up the world junior rankings. He is Foundation to support scores of talented the Kooyong Elite squad currently are Marc seen as a fine future prospect, particularly in young players and to purchase trophies Polmans, Omar Jasika, Brigitte Beck and Booking forms available soon. doubles where he is rated at or near the top and other memorabilia to put on show in Mitchell Burman, all of whom have received in the world. the new display cabinets throughout the John Fitzgerald Kooyong Scholarships. Sally Peers is another success story for the clubhouse – the first stages of the Australian The program sponsors players by assisting grounding that the Kooyong Foundation Museum of Tennis at Kooyong. them with their overall weekly coaching helps to provide. Sally was given Foundation Aiding the youngsters and developing the program through private coaches Richard assistance early in her career and we were museum are helping to fulfil the Foundation’s Fromberg, Paul McNamee and John delighted when she won the Wimbledon two primary goals: McCurdy. Junior Doubles title in 2009, qualified at the 2010 US Open and played Kim Clijsters in • Preserving the Past the second round. She reached the quarter • Promoting the Future Peter Quinn Chairman
18 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 19 Foundation Backing Foundation Points To Success DIRECTORS
Of the 11 young The Kooyong Foundation was sparked into life players inducted into by two of its current directors, former Kooyong The other directors are: the Australian Institute Presidents Terry Fraser and Peter Quinn. Judy Robertson: program this year five A talented tennis player, Judy The idea evolved from conversations between the two men when Terry was Robertson joined Kooyong in 1968. were juniors who had President and Peter the club Treasurer. She is now retired (not from tennis!) been assisted by the They reasoned that there must be many Kooyong members who appreciated having worked for firms of geologists, Kooyong Foundation the enjoyment the club and the sport of tennis had given them and would like architects, merchant bankers, programs. to “give something back”. and wool brokers. She served as It was a sentiment that was quickly embraced by the rest of the committee and Secretary of the Collier Charitable the go-ahead was given for the formation of the Foundation with Terry as the Fund from 1975 until 2005. Andrew Whittington followed up on his first Chairman. It was officially incorporated in April, 2002. appearance in the final of the Junior Bruce Church: Today Peter Quinn chairs the Foundation and Terry still serves on the board, Australian Open Doubles (and the round A Kooyong member for more than of 16 in singles) by winning two ITF along with the current club President, Ian Hill. With them are tennis greats Frank Sedgman and Wayne Arthurs, along with a number of other long- 40 years, Bruce practised as a Junior titles – the 17th Sarawak Chief chartered accountant for more standing club members with business leadership experience. Minister’s Cup in Malaysia and the 22nd than 50 years and was auditor of Mitsubishi Lancer International Junior Kooyong’s Andrew Whittington (far right) The Foundation has three patrons: Frank Sedgman, Evonne Goolagong and Lord Somers, Power House and Championships in the Philippines. Josh Frydenberg, the Federal Member for Kooyong. Josh is a former Kooyong the Victorian Amateur Football Andrew gained his first senior ATP Tour Club Champion and board member of the Kids Tennis Foundation. Association. He played District cricket points when he reached the quarter finals Andrinopoulos followed up her runner- He also made the semi-finals of the for Hawthorn East Melbourne, and up performance at the Nationals in doubles while Kooyong’s Chase He represented Australia in tennis at two World University Games, in the UK on grass in Mildura. At Wimbledon, he in 1991 the US in 1993. Josh is a graduate of Monash, Oxford and Harvard Amateurs for 10 years in A Grade. reached the quarter finals of the Boys’ December by making the semi-finals Ferguson won his third consecutive 12s universities and was a director at Deutsche Bank AG. Over the years he served as Treasurer, Doubles. Andrew was ranked number again in Mildura. The girls then teamed National doubles title. Vice President and President of 12 in the world for juniors in July but has up to make the semi-final of the doubles. In the 14s Claycourt Nationals, it was an All of the directors work on a voluntary basis and the club provides the Melbourne Cricket Club. been as high as six. Richard Yang was runner-up in singles at all-Kooyong final in the girl’s’ event as administration services for the Foundation. This ensures that all money Belinda Woolcock also won her first WTA the 12s Nationals in Mildura while Chase Isabelle Wallace fought back to defeat donated to the Foundation goes directly to its programs. Bert Dennis: Annabelle Andrinopoulos after dropping points earlier this year and continues to Ferguson won the doubles event, his A civil engineer with over 50 years' the first set. Isabelle also made the final of develop after a very successful Australian second National doubles title. experience in the property and home summer at both senior and junior level. the doubles. Destanee Aiava, at just 10 years building industry, Bert is Chairman Belinda helped Australia qualify for the Kooyong’s Marc Polmans made the “As someone who works of Dennis Family Corporation, which finals of the Junior Fed Cup when they of age, was the top seed at the singles semi-final of the 14s Nationals is 100 per cent owned by Bert and won the Asia-Oceania Qualifying event before taking out the doubles title with with young Aboriginal 12s Nationals in Mildura and his family. An outstanding baseballer held in New Delhi. Luke Delaney from NSW. players to help develop in his youth, he has been a playing The Australian team defeated top seeds lost in the quarter finals, but In the 16s Nationals, Kooyong’s Molly member of Kooyong for nearly 20 Polak made the final of the singles but their game, I can appreciate Japan in the final to keep their unbeaten showed she was definitely a years. run alive and move through to the finals lost to talented Queenslander Naiktha the importance of the to be held in Mexico later this year. talent to keep an eye on. She Bains. support that our Kooyong Colin Duck: Belinda, recent Wimbledon Girl’s also played off in the Open Marc Polmans and Omar Jasika Foundation is giving to Colin spent his career in newspapers Champion Ash Barty, and Brooke represented Australia in the World Team and magazines in Australia and in Rischbieth emulated the run of the Mixed Doubles final at the Club Cup for juniors aged 14 and under. juniors. Each year I bring Fleet Street. He was Editor of The Sun Australian Junior Davis Cup team just one Championships, playing with Although they didn’t qualify for the finals a group of kids from from 1986 until its merger with The week prior to them. later this year both are still eligible to play Herald in 1990, and was later Chief in this event again next year. the Goolagong National Omar Jasika, part of the Kooyong Elite Matt Carroll, and wasn’t at all Executive of the Geelong Advertiser Squad, won the Optus Junior Grasscourt overawed by the company she Sally Peers was selected for the first Development Camp to group and Pacific Publications, Nationals in Mildura while Marc Polmans, time in the Australian Fed Cup team that Melbourne and they simply Australia’s second largest magazine also part of the Elite Squad, was beaten was in. tackled the Ukraine in Melbourne in April. publisher. He has been a playing in a tight semi-final. love the experience of member for 27 years. Destanee broke through for her first John Peers has just completed his four- Both are bottom age for the 14s. They National title when she triumphed at the year stint in the US College system and playing on the Kooyong has won his first ITF Futures singles title Philip Munz: are playing Grade 1 senior men’s pennant 12s Claycourt Nationals in Queensland courts. The Kooyong in Venezuela to go with two doubles titles for Kooyong this year and if they keep in April. She also made it through to the A lawyer, Philip is Chairman of the in his first three tournaments. Foundation is doing a terrific developing will start to push some of semi-finals of the doubles. global manufacturing and distribution the fringe Premier League players for We also had several juniors selected in group Reliance Worldwide. He has Richard Yang won his first National title job for junior tennis in this positions by the end of the year. the 2011 Victorian Pizzey Cup team: been a playing member at Kooyong when he came back from a set down country.” Isabelle Wallace was the top seed in Romy Stephens, Alana Parnaby, Sophie for 14 years. in the final to win the 12s Claycourt Grumley, Will Kneale, James Sheppard the 14s and lost in the semi-finals to Nationals. - Evonne Goolagong-Cawley the eventual winner, while Annabelle and Lewis Karapanos.
20 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 21 RECIPROCAL NEWS
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CARD HOLDER SIGNATURE: DATE: COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 23 TENNIS NEWS TENNIS NEWS PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW MEN THE STARS COME OUT TO PLAY THE CHALLENGE BEGINS AGAIN WOMEN
Tennis Victoria’s second Premier Both have been part of the Club’s opportunity to play in Tennis Australia’s The Club will look to the next and will be an integral part of the side Geelong stars Alenka Hubacek and Olivia League season is set to kick off scholarship program since they were very pilot State Tennis League competition. generation of stars to help along with the return of a fit and firing Rich were the key to their success last young and they would provide the team This new competition will feature a Adriana Szili after the birth of her first season and are sure to be part of their in early October and the Club is with the depth to compete with the top shortened format and hopes to attract regenerate the women’s team child. plans for another attack on the title and hopeful of taking the next step sides. the country’s top players into what in search of a second Premier Molly Polak, Kate Antosik, Laura they are sure to have added more depth in the men’s competition. John has been in sizzling form over the will hopefully become a national club League title in 2011. McNamara, Karen Kleverlaan and Laura to their line up. past few months and would relish the championship with winning clubs from Rabinivoch were part of the side that Royal South Yarra has an extremely After narrowly losing the semi final to chance to compete with the big guns of across Australia competing in finals to After winning the inaugural Tennis Victoria won last season and should provide the strong women’s program and they have Geelong last year, Jay Salter’s team will the competition and his doubles prowess be played during the second week of the Premier League pennant, the Club will backbone to a solid defence of the title several juniors that continue to develop be hoping they can add the necessary could be crucial. Australian Open. need to reach the top without star number while Sweden’s Michaela Johansson within their teams which should make weaponry to be able to match it with the one Viktorija Rajicic and last year’s could be that ace in the pack. them strong again this season. big guns this season. Other Clubs likely to submit teams will More details about this competition captain Sandy Vo. be MCC, Grace Park and Dendy Park to will be known soon but this is another It will also be a great opportunity to see Liston is also likely to enter the Liston had the perfect season to win the make up the six team competition. exciting tennis opportunity opening to Sandy has moved to America to play with some of the Club’s juniors come through competition this season and if their men’s inaugural Premier League title in 2010 and players at club level. Boise State while we may see Viktorija in and make their debuts at this level team is anything to go by then they’ll be will be favoured to repeat the dose if they Ben Ellwood will again lead MCC into opposition colours this season. battle and they can never be discounted Editor’s Prediction: The Premier League and Isabelle Wallace and Brigitte Beck extremely strong from day one which will keep their squad together and especially This year’s team is likely to be built around deserve their opportunity. be great for the competition. if they’re able to improve it. especially if they feature NSW star Adam should be a fantastic competition if the Feeney again in 2011 while Grace Park first season is anything to go by. Liston the likes of AIS star Belinda Woolcock, Both have won National titles in the past The women will also have the opportunity This will prove to be a huge challenge for will be looking to Kaden Hensel and will be tough to beat and you’d expect Michaela Capannolo, Adriana Szili, Molly twelve months and this is the next step in to take part in the State Tennis League the Club’s star players but one they are Adam Hubble to lead them back to Geelong will be keen to atone for their Polak, Michaela Johansson, Kate Antosik, their development. following the Premier League season but sure to attack head on. loss in last year’s final. A spot in the final Laura McNamara and Karen Kleverlaan. prominence. Emerging Russian star Yana only the top four sides will be offered this should be the minimum expectation with The Club’s team should still feature The stature of this new competition Rising stars Isabelle Wallace and Brigitte Mogilnitskaya is another who should chance. all of our players up and firing. experienced campaigners Jay Salter, continues to grow and this should see the Beck could also come into calculations feature at this level in 2011 and she is Editor’s Prediction: The likely submission Richard Fromberg and Paul Arber while depth of the teams continue to improve. along with doubles star Laura Rabinovich. sure to surprise a few teams. of a team from Liston will make things 2011 Club champion David Bidmeade, Members should take the time to come Belinda Woolcock would probably Geelong and Royal South Yarra will again extremely interesting but the strength Daniel Byrnes, Anthony Zafiris and headline this side if she is available but of the Club continues to be its depth. Matthew Carroll will all return this season. and watch our team in action over this pose the biggest threats after all three short five match season starting on her AIS duties might prevent her from teams finished within a few points of each Hopefully we can blood several emerging The return of John Peers from College Sunday October 2nd. playing. other last year and the grand finalists stars alongside our experienced girls to in America and Andrew Coelho after a were decided in the very last round. keep ourselves competitive this season. Following the Premier League Michaela Capannolo has been a Can we win our fourth title on the trot? long injury layoff should be two welcome revelation in her first season with the Club additions to the team. competition, the Club may be offered the There’s no reason why not.
David Bidmeade, Daniel Byrnes Laura McNamara, Kate Antosik
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Men’s Pennant News Women’s Pennant News Finals Just Around Teams Making The Most The Corner Of Their Opportunities form of Maddison Springall, Romy Despite being in the midst of Like the men, the Club’s 10 Stephens and Elly Fourlis along with winter, it’s an exciting time women’s teams are having a various emergencies. They’ve done an amazing job to this of year for most of the Club’s fantastic season when you look point and if Isabelle Wallace returns Tennis Victoria Pennant teams. at their results to this point in time for finals they might cause a few teams some headaches at the Ned Whittaker has been a highlight of business end of the season. Finals are within sight and most teams can and considering the number of an exceptional run and hopefully that see the light at the end of another long Adriana Szili’s Grade 1 team continues. quality players that have been season. has also done a wonderful job Justin Shepherd’s Grade 9 team is throughout a hectic season as The Club is fielding 19 men’s teams this overseas or interstate playing another experiencing a great deal of they’ve juggled the availability season and 11 of them have either locked success this season and with a full team tournaments. of junior stars Michaela away a top four spot or are on the cusp on court should be tough to beat in finals. Capannolo, Brigitte Beck and Annabelle of the top four heading into the final few Ricky Robertson This has opened the door for many of the Andrinopoulos. Elly Fourlis rounds. Martin Kaminsky’s continued improvement has helped lift this side into the top four. Club’s emerging stars to garner much Isabella Beischer and Grace Nolan have Matthew Carroll’s Grade 1 team has the needed experience in the higher grades shown they are more than capable at this chance to repeat their pennant winning In Grade 10, Harrison Young’s team looks and most have shown they are well and level and together with the other girls they performance of 2010 despite a long term set to play finals and it’s been a fantastic truly capable of meeting the challenge. are capable of big things come finals time. injury to Mitch Burman. year of development for all of these boys. They’ve come a long way from their As the finals approach we have 9 teams The captain could be the key to their finals The continued emergence of Ricky first Pennant season in 2010 and could either in the top four or capable of campaign; she’s an experienced player Also in Grade 3, Robertson and Marc Polmans at this level making the top four, which is a wonderful Daphne Mantzanidis’ looks to be a class above most teams in surprise a few teams in the finals. and will guide her younger teammates in has been extremely impressive and they achievement by everyone involved this team could finish on top this section while Joel Wickman’s team is In Seniors Pennant, Chris Straford’s Grade the right direction, especially in doubles. will play a big part throughout the finals season, and there’s a lot to look forward of the ladder by the end heading for its second consecutive finals 1 side looks set to make another grand In Grade 2, Kate Francis’ team is having while Anthony Zafiris, Matthew Carroll and to as the younger girls continue to of the home and away series as it currently sits in third spot. final if everything goes to plan. a fantastic season and is well clear on top Scott McNamara continue to anchor the develop in the coming years. season. side. Matthew Brown-Greaves’ team, although Despite having a different team nearly of the ladder at this late juncture in the In Grade 1, Laura McNamara’s team is This talented young group seems to be having an excellent season, looks like it every week, the team has lost just one season. Currently on top of the ladder, a home final having a near perfect season in defence up for any challenge thrown their way will just miss out on the finals in Grade 3 game and Warrandyte seems the only They have a great mix of experience and should see this team through to the Tier 2 of the title they won nearly 12 months and with Daphne, Sara Kyriazopoulos, despite the best efforts of both Alexander challenger capable of stopping them. emerging talent and they could deliver the finals and from there anything is possible. ago. Vivian Fidantsis, Samyuktha Rajagopalan and Lachlan Puyol who have been the Graeme Heath’s Grade 1 team should elusive Grade 2 flag that some of the girls Matthew Findlay’s Grade 1 side is another With the experience of Karen Kleverlaan, and Stephenie Serafidis teamed with the foundation of this team. finish the season in seventh spot on the have narrowly missed out on in recent that could pose problems for teams during Catherine Louis, Anna Clarkson and the experienced Tijana Zoric and Katie Foos In Grade 4, Martin Cassidy’s team has ladder and there’s no doubt planning for times. the finals. captain, Laura McNamara, coming to they are entitled to be confident. battled out the season with some solid next season begins now. With Natalie Baic, Lucinda McKillop and With a full side on the court they are the fore, and the continued development In Grade 5, Jill Kaminsky’s team are still in wins along the way but won’t make the the captain, Kate Francis, guiding the capable of troubling almost any side in this In Grade 2 Seniors, Anthony Coxon’s of Ashleigh Capannolo and Laura the hunt for a finals spot but face a tough top four this year. They’ll be keen to avoid younger players, Taylor Capannolo, Briony competition especially with the quality of team has done a fantastic job in their first Rabinovich, this side couldn’t be better run over the last few rounds. the bottom spot when they play their McKenzie and Alana Parnaby, they have a David Bidmeade leading the youngsters season together to still be in the hunt for placed. This team has featured the emergence of nearest rivals in the final round. the top four with a couple of rounds to go. huge opportunity in front of them. from the front and Daniel Byrnes by his Also in Grade 1, Kate Antosik’s team is Peta Valos and Cindy Tamber as stars of Big things were expected from our 3 sides Also in Grade 2, Sophie Grumley’s team side. Barry Evans’ Grade 3 Seniors team has having a solid season and currently sits the future and seen the debut of several in Grade 5 but only Bryce Mitchelson’s looks like it will sneak into the top four and Hopefully we see the best of this side at been in great form again this season and in fourth spot on the ladder but they’ll girls who have come through the Club’s team will represent the Club when the from there anything is possible. the business end of the season. should sow up a vital home final in the need to get a few wins on the board over junior teams program. finals roll around as they sit neatly on top next few weeks. This young side has the capacity to beat Matthew Nickels’ Grade 1 side has been the last three rounds to avoid a semi final Their development is exciting for the of the ladder. any team when playing well but they’ll extremely competitive throughout the In Grade 4, James Tulloch’s side hasn’t against Laura McNamara’s team. Club and there looks to be several others Cam Taranto’s team has been cruelled have to be at their best without the injured season but look likely to just miss out the had much continuity with players this Molly Polak and Kate Antosik will be vital capable of making that jump in the next by injuries and players travelling overseas Katerina Valos for the rest of the season. finals. season and has found the step up from to this team as they attack the top sides twelve months. while Caleb Boland’s team has been Grade 6 to Grade 4 to be a huge leap. This is a bitter blow for the team but with The performances of the younger boys in the finals and if they’re in good form Angela Woodruff’s Grade 6 team should desperately unlucky in several matches Finals won’t be on the schedule this year. Destanne Aiava playing some amazing in this team are encouraging for years then this team could ride all the way to finish the season in third spot on the this season and the finals look to be just tennis they might cause an upset or two to come as Matthew Nickels, James Doug Bell’s Grade 5 team continues to the flag. ladder and are likely to face Grace Park in out of reach. in the finals. Sheppard, Will Kneale and Lewis cruise along nicely and should finish the Jessie Tamber’s Grade 1 team have the semi finals. The fortunes of Ned Whittaker’s Grade 6 Siobhan Stagg’s Grade 3 team will miss Karapanos continue to improve. season in third spot on the ladder. Two played short all season but continue to This team knows what finals are all about team have been polar opposites to their wins on the trot is all that’s required from out on the finals this year but as the In Grade 3, Kooyong has two sides in find the wins they need to be in the top having made a long run in this grade just Grade 5 counterparts as the team sits there. season has progressed they’ve shown contention for finals action but they’ll be four at this stage of the season. two years ago and their experience could clear on top of the ladder despite missing some good signs. hoping to avoid each other in the semi their captain for much of the season. We wish all our teams the best of luck for With Belinda Woolcock, Isabelle Wallace be vital. The younger girls in this team continue finals. the upcoming finals series and hopefully Jessie Tamber and Georgiana Ruhrig We wish all our teams the best of luck The continued development of Billy Friend, we’ll see a few Pennant flags flying above to gather more and more experience and Michael Jeffrey’s team has been on top unavailable for the majority of the year, for the remainder of the season and the Dexter Bonet, Aaden Hughes, Will Nichols the bar in late August. they’ll no doubt benefit from this in the of the ladder for the whole season and this team has survived on the spectacular upcoming finals series. and Michael Commings together with long term.
26 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 27 TENNIS NEWS AROUND THE CLUB PENNANT PROFILES
Kooyong’s Junior Competition teams have On Sunday morning the Club fielded 16 Erin Ronge’s team of Will Swansson, Jessica just completed the Bayside Regional Tennis teams including two in the top section of the Garzarella, Erin Ronge, Quentin Zeigler, Association’s February to June season with competition. Stephanie Hird, Maddy Maren and Harriet great success. Scott Kaiser’s Section 1 team had a fantastic Davenport finished on top of the ladder and The Club’s 22 teams were well represented in season and finished the home and away faced Lachlan Goller’s team in the semi the finals with 12 teams making the top four rounds on top of the ladder but unfortunately final and there wasn’t much separating the and 9 teams winning their way through to they ran into Martin Kaminsky’s Section 1 two sides but Erin’s team was able to move grand final in seven different sections. side for a nail biting semi final. through to the grand final by winning 4 rubbers to 2. NAME: RICKY ROBERTSON NAME: ROMY STEPHENS This is fantastic strike rate and shows Martin’s team had a few things fall their AGE: 17 GRADE: 1 PENNANT PLAY L/H OR R/H: RH AGE: 15 GRADE: 1 PENNANT PLAY L/H OR R/H: RH the continued development of the kids way in the lead up to the finals and took full In the other semi final, Henry Marcel’s team of Sam Quinn, Henry, Harry Atkins, Nick Pullen, this season and we look forward to their advantage of the situation by winning the all- AUSTRALIAN RANKING: AUSTRALIAN RANKING: continued improvement in higher grades for Kooyong final by a couple of games to move Cate Vesely, Laura Hallam and Katya Foster the upcoming July to December season. into the final against Dendy Park. was able to defeat St Louis de Mont to make 184 203 the all-Kooyong final a reality. On Saturday mornings the Club fielded six In the grand final, Dendy Park showed their TENNIS ACHIEVEMENTS: TENNIS ACHIEVEMENTS: The final was another nail biter as it came teams across the two sections, with three depth with a strong performance to win four SINGLES Was number one 11 year old in Victoria August- November 2006, teams in Section 1 and three teams in rubbers to two. down to the last rubber of the day with Won Junior Pennant 2007 and runner up 2008, won Kooyong’s Most both teams equal on games and it was Will • Vic Metro AMT Series #4 - BOROONDARA, VIC-QUATER FINAL Section 2. Hugh Davenport’s Section 2 team also made Improved Pennant Player 2009, Runner up singles /winner doubles Swansson who defeated Sam Quinn to help • Diadora AMT Classic - BOROONDARA, VIC-SEMI FINAL 2010 Victorian Junior Hardcourts, member of 2011 Victorian Pizzey the grand final this season after finishing on Erin Ronge’s team win the grand final by two top of the ladder. • Rosebud Claycourt Championships, QUARTER FINAL Cup team where we won the silver medal, Won 2011 Waverley games. Gold AMT Doubles with Laura Mcnamara and placed top 10 at two The team of Jordan Swire, Harry Higgins, • Alpha Facilities AR Series #1-QUARTER FINAL In Section 10, Alex Main’s team knocked Nationals. Hugh and Kipp Davenport won an extremely off the top team from Tennis World in the • VF Trainor Trophies #2-SEMI FINAL close grand final against Glen Eira Beech by semi final but unfortunately ran into a red hot DOUBLES MOST ADMIRED SPORTSPERSON/WHY? just 5 games. Dendy Park side in the grand final. Maria Sharapova because my coach (Michael Baroch) worked with her • Gosford AMT Platinum #1- SEMI FINAL In Section 5, Calum Bennett’s team finished Congratulations to all the kids that and I know how slight and small she was when she was younger and • Alpha Facilities AR Series #1-SEMI FINAL in third place on the ladder but unfortunately represented the Club in the February to June how hard she had to work to achieve her goals. lost their semi final to Tennis World who went season and we look forward to the start MOST ADMIRED SPORTSPERSON/WHY? on to win the flag. GREATEST INFLUENCE ON TENNIS CAREER/WHY? of the July to December season with great Rafael Nadal, he works so hard on and off the court. He has a great Cory Pabst’s Saturday Section 1 team Mum, Dad and my coach Michael Baroch. Mum and Dad because of all Sarah Shellard’s Section 7 side had another anticipation. attitude and always plays to his strengths. What I most admire about the time they have put into me driving everywhere/helping me train etc good season culminating in a grand final The Club will have 7 teams competing on a Nadal is how he wears his opponents into the ground. Corey Pabst’s Section 1 team finished the appearance against Beaumaris Lawn Tennis and Michael because he has always believed in me and given me so Saturday morning and 16 again on a Sunday much inner strength and a positive attitude. season on top of the ladder and won their Club. Unfortunately the team from Beaumaris morning. GREATEST INFLUENCE ON TENNIS CAREER/WHY? semi final before playing Madeleine Bailey’s was too good on the day. My parents and Emily Arnott, my parents have supported me since I Any kids, either members or on the waiting GREATEST SPORTING MOMENT WITNESSED? Section 1 team who had also won their semi started playing tennis and encouraged me to follow my dream. Emily list, wanting to get involved in competition Cadel Evans (who was a former student at my school) winning 2011 final. has helped me improve my game and fitness a great deal. tennis at the Club should contact Daniel Tour De France. The grand final went right down to the wire O’Neill on 9822 3333 for more information. GREATEST SPORTING MOMENT WITNESSED? but it was the team of Corey Pabst, Campbell WHAT GOALS HAVE YOU SET FOR YOURSELF IN TENNIS? Kooyong vs Royal South Yarra Junior Round The 2008 Wimbledon final. Nadal beating Federer 9/7 in the fifth set. Eade, James McNab, John Amato, Alex I would love to play on the circuit and travel the world doing what I love. Robin Savage and Simon Savage that won by just WHAT GOALS HAVE YOU SET FOR YOURSELF IN TENNIS? Hopefully playing College tennis in the US. one game. The Club hopes to host the kids from Royal South Yarra later in the year so keep an eye My goal is to play futures events after I finish school and try to be Madeleine’s team of Sarah Lockwood, WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT PENNANT TENNIS? out for letters inviting you to play in what ranked inside the top 100 so I can play the Australian Open. Madeleine and Alexandra Bailey, Alexandra Playing for Kooyong is such a privilege. I also love the friendships I have should be a fun event. McGrath, Olivia McGrath and Sophia WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT PENNANT TENNIS? made at this club and always look forward to Saturday mornings. McGrath had a fantastic first season in Our kids had a great time when they travelled I enjoy being part of a team; it creates a good competitive environment, Erin Ronge’s Sunday Section 8 team IF YOU WEREN’T A TENNIS PLAYER WHAT WOULD YOU BE? Section 1 despite losing gallantly in the grand to Royal South Yarra last year and are sure to team members fire each other up and most of the time it produces high Either a ballet dancer or a writer. I was a published author at 9 years old! final. enjoy the return bout here at Kooyong. quality tennis. The Club had three teams in Section 8 and In Section 2, Natalie Ronge’s team made it all WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF TENNIS? all three made it through to the semi finals IF YOU WEREN’T A TENNIS PLAYER WHAT WOULD YOU BE? the way to the grand final before going down I play competition netball and volleyball at national level. Also like to and two played off against each other in the I would be playing footy. to Carmelite in another close match. grand final. keep up my writing, I play the flute and love going to the footy when I WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF TENNIS? can. I play basketball and go down to the beach a lot. HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND DEVELOPING YOUR TENNIS HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND DEVELOPING YOUR TENNIS EACH WEEK? EACH WEEK? I try to go to gym 3 times a week, train for tennis at least 8 to 10 hours 16 hours per week. a week.
SACRIFICES REQUIRED TO PLAY TENNIS AT A HIGH LEVEL? SACRIFICES REQUIRED TO PLAY TENNIS AT A HIGH LEVEL? You have to be disciplined, organise school work so you have time for Going out with friends and to parties, sometimes missing school and tennis. Sometimes give up weekends/weeknights with friends. You also going to football matches. have to eat well and work on your strength and cardio.
Hugh Davenport’s Sunday Section 2 team Martin Kaminsky’s Sunday Section 1 team Natalie Ronge’s Saturday Section 2 team
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The Club’s Midweek Ladies teams have Rebecca Diederich’s team finished in fifth finished eighth in their first season across in a just completed another very successful spot in the same section. new competition and have now been joined February to June season in the Bayside Heather Anderson’s Section 2 team in Waverley by Mandy Lugg’s team. Regional Tennis Association. (pictured middle) also finished in second On Tuesday mornings in the MEMRLTA On Tuesday mornings, Kate Wraith-Bell’s spot and were able to go through and win competition, the Club has three teams Section 1 team finished the season in the grand final against the top side from currently in the middle of the winter season. fifth while Jacqui Abbott’s Section 2 Wellington. Judy Mullen’s A1 Gold team currently sits in team finished on top of the ladder but In Section 4, Cate Robinson’s team finished sixth position on the ladder while Sue Taylor’s unfortunately lost their grand final after the season just out side the top four while A1 Blue team sits just one spot above them Kooyong International Tennis Academy a lengthy delay due to inclement weather. the Club won another pennant in Section 5. in fifth spot. On Thursday mornings, Kris Tulloch’s Anne Fitzpatrick’s Section 5 side (pictured In A6, Sandra Daly’s team are in good form Section A team finished fourth but lost their right) finished on top of the ladder and and look to be a chance to win another semi final against Eaglemont. defeated the third placed side from East pennant for the Club as they sit in second KITA Stars Program The team was accompanied by KITA During the July School Holidays KITA players In Section 1, Sue Lester’s team (pictured Malvern in the grand final. spot at this stage. coaches Kate Antosik and Greg Wikman. were competiting in various tournaments left) finished second and knocked off the top KITA is now offering a new & Innovative Balls In the Waverley and Districts Association, Congratulations to all our teams who have The team travelled by mini bus to Mildura, throughout the State. side, St Paul’s No 1, in the grand final while Skills and Tennis Program – KITA Stars for Wendy Johnson’s A Reserve 1 team just completed their season especially those where they stayed in The following players, whom are part our tennis stars of the future, beginning in that won their respective pennants. a 4 bedroom house where they lived and of the Performance Squad Program, Term 3 2011. KITA Stars worked together as a team. will be competiting; is targeting the 3-5 year old age bracket, to encourage kids to start playing tennis at the This being KITA's first trip away, U/10 Events – John Amato, Hannah early age. the kids and the coaches had a blast with all Williams, Tom Hird & Ned Hummerston the kids saying they would love to be part of KITA will be aiming at developing children’s the future travel teams. All the players were U/12 Events – Calum Bennett, Blake all important hand eye co-ordination, very well behaved, focused on their tennis Crouch, Matteo Savio, Steph Hird & Anna reaction and movement skills to prepare and put in 100% in all areas. Congratulations Ponnampalam children for learning specific tennis skills to all the players!! as they grow older. Children will learn U/14 Events – Maddie Bailey, Alex Bailey, basic skills to play real tennis and naturally The team and the results; Nicole Kaminsky, Jess Garzarella, Alex progress to the next level of junior tennis Bielinski & Ganesh Ponnampalam development. Ned Hummerston - U/10 Singles Placed 4th, U/10 Doubles Runner Up, U/10 Mixed Open Events – Alex Bielinski Equipment and activities will be tailored Doubles Runner Up During the first week head coach, specifically for the 3-5 year old age group. Greg Wikman, accompanied players Smaller court space, light weight tennis Blake Crouch - U/12 Singles Consolation Winner, U/12 Doubles Winner with Calum to Warrnambool to compete in the rackets, low compression tennis balls that Warrnambool Indoor Winter Junior move slower and require less force to fit. Bennett, U/12 Mixed Doubles Winner with Sarah Cameron Championships, whilst in the second week New students who sign up will receive a free KITA coach, Kate Antosik, accompanied Junior Tennis Racket! Calum Bennett - U/12 Singles Quarter players to Bendigo to compete in the Finalist, U/12 Doubles Winner with Blake Bendigo Tennis Association Winter Australian KITA Stars will be run: Crouch Money Tournament. KLTC MERCHANDISE RESTRINGING CLOTHING SPECIALS Monday 9:30-10:15am Alex Main - U/14 Singles Placed 5th Ladies Clinic Program New Kooyong Summer range! 24 hour turnover. On site service 35% OFF selected Adidas clothes, Wednesday 9:30-10:15am Sam Liebelt - U/14 Singles Placed 3rd, Monday 9:30-11:30am Latest Summer tennis fashion with the most up to date technology. 30% OFF selected Lacoste, and Friday 10:00-10:45am U/14 Mixed Doubles Runner Up & Wednesday 9:30-11:00am (Lacoste, K-Swiss, Fila, Head,), 40% off other selected clothing! gym attire (Leluu, & 2XU), racquets * times / days subject to change depending on Harrison Young - U/16 Singles Quarter The ladies clinic program has always NEW RACQUETS number of applicants. *Where required at Finalist, U/16 Doubles been popular and there are limited spaces & racquet bags. Gift vouchers Head, Wilson & Volkl racquets. Use RACQUET SPECIALS the completion of the session the coach can Runner Up available. This is a great environment for available also. our demo programme to trial a large For September! Head 3 Star was check the children into crèche. players whom may want to return to tennis Sarah Cameron - U/12 Singles Quarter range of racquets so our Qualified $249 Now $199! The 3 Star is a KITA Travel Team after a break, are a beginner or a competition Staff can help select a racquet to great lightweight Power racquet , Finalist, U/12 Mixed Doubles Winner with player right up to Section 1 and Pennant. GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE In April 2011 KITA took its first team of Blake Crouch best suit your game. which is easy on your arm! players away to compete in the Sunraysia The ladies clinics involve technical, tactical Matteo Savio - U/12 Singles Consolation and fitness based activities to meet the Junior Grasscourt Championships in Semi-Finalist Mildura. This was a Bronze level Australian individual group abilities. Places are booking Ranking point’s tournament, where the Dina Gregg - U/14 Singles Monrad up fast so be sure to get in early! USE OUR 25 YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE TO YOUR ADVANTAGE players had the opportunity to boost or gain Consolation Semi-Finalist their rankings. Phone: 9038 7141 Email: [email protected]. Hours of business: Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 7.00pm, Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm & Sunday 10.00am to 2.00pm 30 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 31 AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB
VICTORIAN OPEN The Victorian Open was a fantastic event held recently at MSAC with over 50% percent of participants from overseas. KLTC SOCIAL It was also great to see Kooyong’s Melody Francis win the women’s Open trophy and continue her run of great results. During C o m m itt e e the event Kooyong Squash Members looked after a number of the visitors RSY/KLTC Tennis Day Friday Footy Fever Flyers will be about shortly, so I would and many of them trained and used the urge you to mark this in your diary and The RSY/KLTC Tennis was a resounding Coming up we have the Footy Fever Kooyong facilities. Members were not get your forms in very quickly once we success with over 60 people in at Kooyong on Friday the 26th of surprised at the feedback from visitors; in have this publicised, as it will fill up fast. attendance, and despite showers the August, so come along and join the general the message was that we have a Dress will be “Cool” smart casual with night before restricting play to the en normal Happy Hour. It would be a great fantastic club with state of art facilities for a touch of Xmas. So, dust off your Ray tout cas courts, we managed to put on opportunity to meet lots of people. sporting people. I think we would all agree bans and head for the cool sounds of a fantastic day. Drinks will be at bar prices – so come with them. Xmas Jazz at Kooyong. along and show your colours. Due to the weather we unfortunately We are also pleased to advise that we clashed with the Alicia Molik Cup JJ Tennis Tournament have two new committee members Pennant OUR GIRLS players, but thanks to Tennis Victoria Cindi Damian (whose work on our flyers and their great crew we all managed The JJ Tennis Tournament on October and wine labels has been fantastic) The Autumn pennant season finished in Some major highlights concerning to have a great time. Thanks go to 23rd is a wonderful day, and testimony and also Frankie Katz for her great June. After 14 rounds of pennant Kooyong pennant players, we can the Committee and the Club catering to this was the 60 plus attendees last efforts. This is very encouraging and we Kooyong had 8 teams make the finals. now boast of a number of additional for all their great efforts under difficult year. So please ensure that if you wish welcome all suggestions from interested Internationals. conditions on the day. to play to submit your form early to people. Each grade has eight teams, the team The surprise of the finals was all the avoid disappointment as places will be finishing on top go straight into the grand C grade teams winning the final, C1, Selena Shaikh RSY won the tournament on the day limited. It is always a fantastic day and a In addition we are working on next final, teams who finish second and third C2, C3, the C1 and C3 teams finished on with a great score, but it was a close years calendar of events for 2012, so if 18 year old junior, who was introduced prime opportunity to meet others. play off for the right to play the number top, the C2 team had to battle through affair, and I am sure KLTC will be out to you have some suggestions here also, to squash at Kooyong when she was one team for the blue pennant flag. The a semi and then went on to win the flag. reclaim the trophy when we play at RSY please let us know. 13, looked promising so a sponsorship Cool Xmas Jazz A grade final was held at Kooyong, after In F grade our team won the flag for the next year. program was initiated. We were ecstatic Preparations are also underway for the winning the semi final our Kooyong team second time in two seasons, a great David Hadley when news was received recently that Xmas Jazz Cocktail Party on Friday was beaten in the final, it won’t happen result. Teams have already been selected Wimbeldon Trivia Night Selena had been chosen in the Junior 24th November 2011, and I am pleased President again was the cry from the bar. Our B2 and submitted for the Spring season Womens Team representing Australia The trivia Night held recently on June to announce we have managed to and D1 teams were unfortunately beaten which kicks off on August 1. in the Women’s World Junior Squash 24th was attended by 130 people and secure a fantastic band for the night, in the semis and did not make the final. Championships. Those Championships was a fantastic event. Our professional none other than Bobby Valentine & will be held at the prestigious Harvard Quiz master managed to keep everyone The Providers. They are a fantastic University Boston, USA. If we thought happy and guessing, and ensured band and extremely well known around that was great, what about this. Selena competition was fierce indeed. Melbourne. was appointed CAPTAIN of the Australian A huge thank you must go to Janet This will ensure a fabulous night of team, what a thrill, what an achievement, Wainwright for all her fantastic work, cocktail food and drinks along with how many sports players earn the right as well as Jenny Silvers, Rowan Harris, fabulous entertainment for a great night to Captain their team representing Tanya Fryc, Cindi Damien, Frankie out. So be early and invite your friends Australia, and she is Kooyong’s Selena Katz who did a great job securing the to this event. and just turned 18. Go Selena Go! quizmaster/numbers and also to the Melody Francis Club, all of whom helped enormously to make a great event. Incredibly hard working, training is 100% squash dedicated. Has just added the Judging by the popularity we would Victorian Open Trophy to her earlier suggest another Trivia night (different achievements in the South Australian and theme) for next year’s calendar, let’s Miilicent Opens.Ranked number five in know your thoughts? Australia and moving up the International rankings, played tournaments in Hong Kong and India this year, will play many other international events throughout the year. All our world ranked players will be heading to Canberra for the Australian Open in August. Lisa Camilleri Currently ranked 28 in the World, had a great 2010 and is following that form up in 2011. Winner of the ACT open, City Of Perth International and the Westerfolds WISPA World tour. Semi Finalist in the Indian and Hong Kong WISPA world tour events. Also heading for the Australian Kooyong’s Selena Shaikh with Vicki Cardwell Open and then to Europe and the USA before heading to Boston to captain the for International Tournaments. Australian Junior Squash Team
32 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 33 AROUND THE CLUB CrEche News ! The Kooyong Crèche provides a happy, by drinks and dinner in the bistro to raise Parents Tennis Night - Friday 21st safe and nurturing environment for funds for the crèche. A fun night was had October. Tennis followed by dinner Leave children whilst parents make the most by the 10 ladies who attended, and by the kids with dad or with a babysitter if of the Club’s facilities. For more details the two gentlemen. he wants to come along too, play some and to arrange a tour, please contact the doubles and then enjoy drinks and dinner. pro-shop. DIARY DATES Crèche Committee AGM - Wednesday CRECHE SESSION TIMES & FEES Please diarise the social and fundraising 25th October. If you’re interested in joining events we have planned for this year, and the committee, please come along. The crèche operates during school terms, come along and support the crèche: We’d love to have some new committee from 9.15 am to 12.00 pm on Mondays to members. BILLIARDS & SNOOKER Thursdays and from 9.15 am to 12.15 pm Parents Dinner - Friday 12th August on Fridays. The annual family registration It will be cold outside so let’s forget the Kooyong Children’s Christmas Party fee for 2011 is $65, with a session fee of tennis and enjoy a 3 course dinner and - Sunday 27th November. An annual Many of you will have seen the Fox in the Snooker World Cup in Thailand, the Billiards Room and around the club $11 per child. drinks in the Racquet Club. tradition – a wonderful party to celebrate Sports coverage of the Goldfields Open reaching the quarter final before being shortly. Christmas for the children of Kooyong Snooker tournament held in Bendigo knocked out by Wales (boasting the Increased interest from members has RECENT SOCIAL & FUNDRAISING Ladies Tennis Night - Friday 9th members (not just Crèche children) and from 18 – 24 July. aforementioned Dale, and world number September. Tennis followed by dinner. allowed us to field a second pennant Parents Tennis Night – Friday 1st April. their non-member friends, suitable for one Mark Willliams). Leave the kids with dad, have fun on the children 6 years and under. Kooyong member and Australia’s top team for the first time in many years. At our first tennis night for the year, we courts and enjoy dinner with the girls. amateur player, Steve Mifsud received a The 2011 Club Snooker Championship enjoyed a relaxed hit of tennis, followed Samantha Wood President wildcard entry to this event and played has reached the semi-final stage, with The 4 player C Grade snooker team some quality snooker before losing 5-2 some top seeds being eliminated in the will commence hostilities on Monday to Dominic Dale in the first round. early rounds. 8 August, with a squad almost entirely new to competitive play. Keep still on Dale then went on to beat Australia’s This year’s more widely publicised the shot! former world champion Neil Robertson tournament attracted 19 entries, and 5-4 in an epic last sixteen final encounter. the high break thus far is a solid 65 from The A Grade Billiards team play on The week was an orgy of high class play, octogenarian legend Harry Andrews. Wednesdays, and is confidently featuring 25 century breaks. expecting to improve on last year’s The 2011 club Billiards Championship third placing in what is a strong (and The previous week Robertson and will be held in October / November, and geographically challenging) competition. Mifsud teamed up to represent Australia entry information will be posted in Bridge Club News
Our Bridge Club just keeps thriving. Teams match at Royal South Yarra Bridge Supervised Bridge that was being run Roger, our Secretary, reported at our last Club at the event held in May. concurrently with Monday Duplicte Meeting that we had 140 Members. Sessions has been discontinued and The first six months of 2011 A new concept to our functions this The Club also was involved in the May year will be a Trivia Night to be held Members are encouraged to take have been very successful for Congratulations to the following Members "Bridge for Brain Research" in which Supervised Sessions elsewhere then in the Kooyong Room on Friday 21st Bridge Clubs from all over Australia play our Royal Children’s Hospital who have improved their rankings: return to us when they are ready for October at 7.30pm priced at $35pp. the same set of hands. Committee’s fundraising efforts. National Duplicate. This promises to be a great Club night Masters: Our first major social event focusing Monday Duplicate is weekly at 12.20 p.m. The Ladies Doubles Tournament in for all members and their friends, Susie Hawkins, on the Monday Bridge Group was held and Tuesday Duplicate is weekly March drew a large entry from country featuring questions on sport, races, Virginia Rugless. in June being a two course Luncheon at 7.20 p.m. clubs, 250 players, and this was footy etc. and many other surprises. followed by Red Point Duplicate. Regional Master: followed up by a good attendance at Please check our noticeboard in the The Annual General Meeting will be on the first Card day in April. Carolyn Righetti As it was a huge success it is expected the 18th of October, and the Annual foyer for further details. that it will become an annual event on the Local Master: Congress will be on Sunday 13th of Both functions combined raised Also make a note of our Christmas Bridge Calendar. November this year. in excess of $10,000 which is an function, a Sunday lunch in December. Wilson Chan, excellent result. Jeanette Sheehan, Among the winners on that occasion Leeron Branicki President We look forward to welcoming our Jules Stewart were: Paulina Baker/Barbara Lovell, In addition, we conduced an Easter good friends to our forthcoming Pauline Baker and Neville/Olwen Houghton, Nancy Tacey/ Raffle, which proved very popular with events. Graduate Maggie Kelly, winners Val Miles, Leeron/Alf Branicki. The Best our friends and club members, and we Master: of the Borin Trophy Kooyong Pair were Anne Bean/Anne Marie Devereux Felicity Batchelor, thank them all for their support. Yates. President Deb Fogarty and Eva Taylor Unfortunately, we have had to make A reminder to everyone to keep an eye Top: The raffle table from the April Card Day The three week competition for the Borin some changes to our on the Events Calendar as changes do Left: The Ladies Tennis Day in March Trophy was held in June/July and the occur. Notifications appear on the Main trophy was won by Paulina Baker and Notice Board and on the website. Events Calendar: Maggie Kelly, with runners-up being Susie Monday 22nd August – Card Day Hawkins and Leeron Branicki. Lessons with Jeff Fust continue to be rescheduled for Monday 19th held on the third Monday of each Teck Chan and Susie Hawkins, Kooyong September in the Kooyong Room Kooyong has maintained its Bridge month at 9.30 a.m. Members at the Royal South Yarra Match reputation by emerging winners in the
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They are to be congratulated for their Following is the Menu served at the attentive service and care of us and dinner: Patrice and Chris Brown should be very proud of the way they all handled the evening. On Arrival Matteo and Steve came out and spoke Sliced Woodridge smoked ocean trout to us about the food preparation and a in a savoury cone with crème fraiche, Success Story salmon caviar and young herbs. number of the guests asked them more detailed questions. 2006 Buller Wines ‘Reginald Langdon Kooyong health club has more and more success stories. An increased Buller’ Sparkling Pinot Noir/Chardonnay, number of members of all fitness levels and age groups are utilising While Brian and I were overseas Later in the evening, our chefs, Matteo, Indigo Valley resistance training. In a world class facility, where comradeship and visiting family and a new grandson, the Steve, Russell and Matthew, came out a supportive atmosphere are part of the club culture. Riley Anderson Committee organised a highly successful Bouillabaisse: fresh blue swimmer crab to accept our thanks to the kitchen staff and ginger bisque with seared red mullet, is an experienced personal trainer at the club with a fun and outgoing dinner at Zio’s in East Melbourne. and to answer some more questions. fricassee of local calamari and saffron personality. He has made an amazing change to Leanne Chan’s Graham Schmidt and Christine Johnson angel hair pasta were responsible for the food and wine Patrice Renaudin, Kooyong’s Food and Fitness, here is her story. selection and Susan Young was Function Beverage Manager, suggested Buller 2009 Buller Wines ‘Beverford’ Semillon/ Secretary. Wines of Rutherglen and Beverford, out Sauvignon Blanc, Swan Hill How did you feel prior to starting me back. I was surprised by my ability to What are your Future goals? from Swan Hill, as suppliers of the wines Boned and roasted Yarra Valley free increase the weight on the squats as my When I returned in mid June the for the dinner. range quail with herb bread stuffing, Personal Training with the Riley? • Do more Chin Ups in a row knees kept improving. I realise my knees Committee had everything in hand for roasted baby pears and a truffle broth Overweight. I was running 7 times a Their Rutherglen vineyard was purchased will never be 100%, but the squats have • Improve deadlift strength the Winemaker’s Dinner to be held in the week and not eating much, but the Racquet Club on July 1st. ninety years ago and the vineyard at NV Buller Wines ‘Reginald Langdon given me the confidence that I never had and technique excess weight wasn’t shifting. I felt as Beverford sixty years ago. Members of Buller’ Sparkling Burgundy, Rutherglen before. though all the running was ruining my • Bodyweight Bench Press It proved to be a wonderful evening and the family are still heavily involved in the Slow cooked New Zealand venison already fragile knees. Tell me about your operation. • Keep progressing unfortunately a few members and guests growing and processing of the vines. Ballantine wrapped in pancetta with had to miss out as we were overbooked. parsnip puree, sage, roasted baby Why did you start Personal Training? In May 2010 I had an operation on • Look fabulous Their Winemaker, David Darlow, Angela carrots, beetroot and thyme jus my left knee, I had a long overdue I had seen other members training and What do you like about Kooyong Health When it is our major function for the Buller, Julie Howard and Paul Crowe all arthroscopy, clean up of osteoarthritis 2009 Buller Wines ‘Langdon’ Cabernet I wanted to learn how to do weight Club? year we need to hold the numbers in the attended the dinner and David explained and bone re-sculpture, my 3rd knee S./Merlot, Petit Verdot, King Valley training. I was getting bored with running Racquet Club down to 60 as it becomes the provenance of each wine over the operation in 10 years. The thought • A friendly safe environment which 7 days a week and my weight wasn’t difficult for the Kitchen to maintain the course of the evening and answered a 2009 Buller Wines ‘Langdon’ Shiraz, of 10 steps back after coming so far allows various facets of exercise shifting and had read about the benefits very high standard they set themselves if number of questions from the guests. Rutherglen was depressing. What could I do while for the casual to keen member the numbers increase beyond this point. of mixing cardio with weight training. Sides – Roasted baby King Edward hobbling around on crutches? • The members have gym etiquette Having additional representatives from How did you find the training once you Please make sure you get your bookings the winery meant that several tables potatoes with tomatoes, thyme and garlic The rehab was longer than expected which is not common amongst the got started? bigger franchise gyms in early to avoid disappointment. had the pleasure of accessing their Steamed green baby beans with Persian compared to previous operations knowledge. The wines were well received feta and toasted flaked almonds I didn’t know how long it would take when I was younger. After following the • Modern & clean Our Executive Chef, Chris Goulding, was to start to see results. I was initially prescribed and frustratingly conservative and it was a treat to have a sparkling • The view is nice and a picturesque, not able to arrive home from Vietnam Buller Wines – Mystery Wine impatient and didn’t see much progress rehabilitation program for 12 weeks, burgundy blended from three back the outlook encourages the person until the morning after the function as and wondered why we weren’t using we took a more progressive approach, vintages and released in 2005 – a full- Honey poached pear, served with who is training he was on a special chefs only tour of bodied sparkling red. mascarpone, lemon sponge and orange more machines; however my weight and saw a dramatic improvement in the Vietnam including master classes and Muscat sorbet dropped 5kg in a matter of months. strength and stability of the left knee, and • The staff are always keen to help with visits to many restaurants. Buller Wines generously provided When did you start to see results? began to walk again shortly thereafter. any gym question you have additional wines as table prizes and after 2010 Buller Wines ‘Beverford’ Botrytis His pre-planning and trust in his staff Semillon, Swan Hill I noticed my arms and shoulders started What kept you motivated when you What is your message to members who a wine quiz a member of Fleur Cameron’s want to start training in the gym? were rewarded. Roxanne Flores table took home a very fine mature to look stronger and more defined a few were feeling down during rehab? prepared the canapés, Matteo and Steve Muscat. Once again Patrice turned up months later, looking in the mirror during Even though my performance was far I absolutely recommend personal training were responsible for the entrées and trumps for us. a group exercise class. During the same from inspiring compared to pre-op, Riley to Kooyong members, especially those Russell was in charge of the desserts class a woman asked where she could assured me that I would return to and who are facing physical challenges or are and petit fours and the charming The President of the Club, Ian Hill and get arms like mine. Coming into summer, surpass previous fitness levels, he gave stuck in an old-stale routine. chocolate flowers that were brought out his wife, Amy, came as our guests and the sleeveless season, my girlfriends me hope. Riley pushed me to improve Members interested in weight loss, as we were leaving. Chris Brown, our Chief Executive Officer, started to notice my now fabulous every time, whilst being wary of my strength and conditioning, despite being unwell and unable to stay looking arms and shoulders. limitations. The sessions were also quite injury rehabilitation, general fitness, It was a sumptuous meal and we were for the dinner, came at the beginning enjoyable, Riley was a barrel of laughs, or personal training. Contact Health probably overfed. The pressed venison and met the winery representatives. What about your legs? but never lost sight of the goal for each Club Manager Michael Kull on shanks, although delicious with a rich The Society really appreciates the I have always had “bad knees”, not session. 0419 003 762 / 9822 3333 and robust flavour, were beyond the acknowledgement and support we helped by jogging 7 days a week, 10kms capacity of many of the ladies. receive from both Ian and Chris. a day and countless group exercise What have you achieved with Leanne Chan with classes. They were fragile and easily professional guidance? Riley Anderson I did notice that some of the gentlemen Our next Function will be held on about strained, and often were sore at night. True Inspiration “valiantly” removed the evidence from • I can do Chin Ups the 7th of September at an outside When Riley introduced squats, I thought – Leanne Chan their partner’s plate! • Deadlift 90kg venue and as soon as the date and “my knees are bad enough”. location are finalised it will be shown on • I have the I must admit, when I was leaving at the What do you think about the exercise the Wine and Food Society section of the confidence to end of the night I absconded with some Noticeboard near the Members’ Lounge. (Squats)? of the petit fours and flowers after first try anything When I learnt correct technique my that comes my checking that there were plenty left for The End of Year/Christmas Function will the hard working Racquet Club and knees became stronger and more stable, way, after beginning be held in the Racquet Club on Saturday, and the swelling, which was a regular kitchen staff. 26th November. from no weight training occurrence began to disappear. This experience. was fantastic, I never had confidence in Mary Hoban • I have lost 5 Kg in body fat. President Winemaker David Darlow my knees, and they were always holding
36 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 37 AROUND THE CLUB Diary dates August 2011 - December 2011
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