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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 K96 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<MBHGL>O>GML ABN: 17 177 846 072 Usage patterns and anecdotal players from Victoria and interstate. 3 Kokoda Trek Reg. No: A0039994S commentary aren’t necessarily sufficient 5 A Message From The CEO for the Committee to base all their future Our women will defend the title they planning for the Club upon. won last year while our men will be 5 President's Message KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB hoping to go one step further and make COMMITTEE 6 The 2010 Champions' Dinner Additionally, just as importantly as the final to give themselves a shot at Ian Hill - President 8 Queen's Birthday Honours knowing what the current Membership winning the pennant. David Wilson - Vice-President Squash Presentation Night Brian Capp - Vice-President want, expect and value, knowing 9 50 Year Members Inducted Des Hinsley - Treasurer or predicting what will attract future Following the Premier League season, Members to our Club is something we Tennis Australia will pilot the State Tennis 10 College Success - John Peers Members of Committee 12 Traffic Peter Carew as a Committee need to at least attempt League that will be played in a shortened to understand. format to provide an elite competition 12 Grounds Adam Cossar Cam Dickinson that they hope will be played in every 12 Membership Checks 10 Richard Kennett It’s quite possible that the future state from next year onwards. Fiona Law 14 New Function Menus strength of our Club relies on knowing Duncan McCulloch 15 Food & Beverage News Margot McCluskey the answers to questions such as: is The competition will only be played in 16 Nationals Success Darren O'Loughlin it our facilities; our long, rich history Victoria and South Australia this year and association with Australian and but eventually the winners from each 17 Junior Fed Cup Chris Brown - CEO The Kooyong Foundation continues to International Tennis; or the prestige of state would play each other during the 17 Alicia Molik Cup support young players and is providing Committee Members may be contacted belonging to arguably one of the best second week of the Australian Open to 19 Kooyong Foundation at any time through reception. great opportunities for those developing sporting clubs in Australia the reason(s) crown a national club champion. in the game. 20 Kooyong Foundation why people wish to join Kooyong 21 Kooyong Foundation PUBLISHERS This Courtside profiles the excellent Lawn Tennis Club? This should provide some exciting 22 Kooyong Foundation Courtside magazine edited by work of the Foundation supporting the opportunities for players across the Daniel O’Neill 23 Reciprocal Club game of tennis and junior development. Keeping an eye on trends in society, country and will give our top players 24 Membership Enquiries ensuring that we cater for our existing something to strive towards. 24 Premier League Preview This year Premier League will lead to Kylie Polidano Membership base and understanding 26 Men's Penant News [email protected] teams being selected from Victoria and the factors that lead to people South Australia to be involved in a State 27 Women's Penant News Tennis Enquiries nominating for Membership of our League competition to be run by Tennis 28 Junior Competition News Cedric Mason great Club will hopefully see Kooyong [email protected] Australia. We look upon this with Ian Hill 29 Penant Profiles continue to enjoy success for the next interest to see how it develops. President - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 30 K.I.T.A Functions Enquiries 118 years and beyond. Kristina McArdle A special event later in the year will be 31 Midweek Ladies Report [email protected] our Tennis Legends’ Lunch. This will 32 Squash News Design & Production feature the last two Australians to win 33 Social Committee Mustard Creative Media the Australian Open here at Kooyong, [email protected] 34 Creche News Mark Edmondson and Chris O’Neil. 26 34 Royal Childrens We also prepare our self for busy times Hostipal Auxiliary KOOYONG CORPORATE MEMBERS with our function rooms in high demand 35 Billiards & Snooker AAMI and we encourage members to avail 35 Bridge Club News Australian Fabric Laminators themself of our new menus and use the 36 Wine & Food Society BUPA club for those festive needs heading 37 Health Club News Duncan Thompson Building Concepts into this time of year. 38 Diary Dates Endeavour Shipbrokers Mercedes Benz Chris Brown 39 Functions At Kooyong Montague Cold Storage CEO - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Ozito Industries Zanity 4 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2011 5 2011 Club Championships 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.