THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 39 APRIL 2015

VERDASCO WINS SECOND CLASSIC TITLE DESTANEE AIAVATOPS OFF INCREDIBLE YEAR around the club 3

New President The Board of the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club wishes to advise Members of the election of Peter Carew as President.

Peter was elected unanimously at the December Board meeting to succeed Ian Hill who has stepped down after more than 8 years. “I am honoured to accept the role of President of our prestigious club and I look forward to continuing the work of the Board to ensure Kooyong remains both the spiritual home of Australian tennis and one of the great clubs of the world”. “In accepting the position I wish to acknowledge the significant contribution made by Ian Hill as President that has seen unprecedented growth in Members’ opportunities and facilities”, Peter said. Peter joined Kooyong in 1987 and has been a Committee Member since 2007 and Vice President since 2012. He is married to Lisa, has three children, Rachel, Danielle and Alexander, and all are Kooyong Members.

RIGHT: Kooyong’s past Presidents, (back) Peter Quinn, Ian Hill, Terry Fraser and Joe Devereux, welcomed new President, Peter Carew (front centre) at the Priceline Classic in January

2 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2015 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2015 3 4 CONTENTS 5 COURT THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. It is an honour and privilege to become Plans are well under way for the 2016 We are only a short way into 2015 ISSUE NUMBER 39 APRIL 2014 the President of the Kooyong Lawn Tennis event and as a long-time supporter I but much has happened already Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. Club and to be able to work with the can genuinely suggest to those who this year. 489 Glenferrie Road Board and the staff at Kooyong. It was have not enjoyed the event that it is A new club President, another Kooyong VIC 3144 somewhat a baptism of fire with the first an absolute treat to be so close to the great Kooyong Classic tournament (03) 9822 3333 official duty hosting the lunch on the first action in your own Club. It is also a great (03) 9822 5248 completed, success www.kooyong.com.au rained out day of the Priceline Classic. corporate environment that promotes the for at the Australian enjoyment of tennis and socialising with Open and good results for other [email protected] I would like to thank on behalf of all work colleagues. Kooyong players, and our men in 17 177 846 072 members of Kooyong, Ian Hill for his the ATL finals at Park. FUNCTIONS & EVENTS A0039994S leadership and unflagging enthusiasm Next year promises to be bigger and 6 for all things Kooyong in his eight better. We look forward to another On our grass courts there was 3 New President great competition across the KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB years as President. Ian presided over wonderful event in 2016 and will update weeks of the club championships COMMITTEE 5 Message from the CEO the renovation and extension of the you on the changes in store throughout with a repeat win for David Peter Carew - President clubhouse that has left us with a the year. Bidmeade and a first time win for President's Message 5 Brian Capp - Vice-President magnificent social environment that we Annabelle Adrinopoulos, while Joe Dicks - Treasurer INTERNATIONAL CLUB/WIMBLEDON VISIT 6 are so proud to call the “Spiritual Home of Sarah Cardwell took out her second Members of Committee Australian Tennis”. Certainly members of The Club hosted some dignitaries from squash title and Mike Corren won 8 Priceline Classic Rowena Cole other tennis Clubs around the world that both the International Club and the All for the first time. Adam Cossar come here recognise Kooyong as one of England Lawn Tennis Club in January. While all that was happening there 10 Club Championships Cam Dickinson the best sporting venues in the world. Ian Out here to enjoy the Australian Open, were also several Member events Richard Kennett was thanked and roasted by his friends including a Young Members party 12 Club Championships Winners they all enjoyed a hit on the grass courts Fiona Law and colleagues at Kooyong at a lunch during the tournament, another Duncan McCulloch Foundation News: followed by lunch in the clubhouse. very successful RCH Auxiliary 14 Margot McCluskey referred to as the “feather dusters lunch”. 8 Darren O’Loughlin CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS tennis day on the grass courts, 18 Website You will all be aware that the recent Social Committee tennis and jazz Chris Brown - CEO AGM saw our Rules amended to Congratulations to our newest Club functions and the first of the Wine 19 Peter Wright OAM comply with recent amendments to the Champion, Annabelle Andrinopoulos, who & Food Society dinners for the Committee Members may be contacted year. 20 Premier League at any time through reception. Unincorporated Associations Act and we won her first Ladies Open Singles title when have a transition to reduce the Board she defeated Katerina Valos in the final! Around the grounds, the grass 21 Asia Pacific Tennis League PUBLISHERS from 12 elected members to 7 with the David Bidmeade repeated his efforts from courts continue to offer Members Board able to add two more members great playing conditions late into 22 Pennant Previews Courtside magazine edited by 2011 when he won the rare triple crown Daniel O’Neill to the Board as need requires. The Board the season, while work on the en by winning the Men’s Open Singles, [email protected] with Brian Capp as Vice President and Joe tout cas courts late in 2014 and 24 Junior Competition News Men’s Open Doubles and the Open Mixed Dicks as Treasurer are looking forward to the rebuild of courts 32 & 33 are Kylie Herd - Membership Doubles events including playing five 26 Pennant Profiles kherd@ the challenges ahead and the Board hope showing excellent results ahead of kooyong.com.au consecutive matches on the final day. to unveil the master plan for Kooyong for the busy winter months. 27 Midweek Ladies Report Cedric Mason - Tennis & Sport 14 [email protected] the years ahead in the near future. David’s third Open Singles title, defeating The clubhouse continues to be the valiant James Sheppard, moves him in a hive of activity also. The gym, 28 Créche Committee Rachael Whitelaw - Functions AUSTRALIAN OPEN studio and pool are all popular, [email protected] line with Wayne Cowley and Trevor Little on 29 Kooyong International Kooyong Foundation Scholarship holder three singles championships at the Club. while the dining and function Mustard Creative Media - Design & Layout Tennis Academy Marc Polmans added to the incredible areas of the Club continue to [email protected] In the squash, Mike Corren won his first double victories of Omar Jasika at the US provide great opportunities for 30 Squash News title at the Club after defeating defending Open by winning the Junior Australian Members to enjoy with family and champion Sam Ejtemai in the Open final friends. Bridge, Billiards and Snooker Report KOOYONG CORPORATE MEMBERS Open Doubles title with partner Jake 32 and congratulations also to Sarah Cardwell Staff Delaney in January. Marc has been a It has been indeed a busy start to on winning her second Open title after 33 Young Members Currie Group member of the Club for the past five years the year, but we look forward to she defeated Selena Shaikh. ACM Endeavour and to see him win a Grand Slam title is enjoying many more events in the 34 Social Committee months ahead. Foss Pacific fantastic and we wish him well for 2015. Congratulations to the nearly 600 35 Royal Children's Hospital Auxiliary Montague Cold Storage members who played across all of the The Club’s other Australian Open Guest Group grades of these two great Club events! 22 36 Wine & Food Society highlights can be seen further into Chris Brown McLardy McShane Insurance the magazine. CEO 37 Health Club News & Financial Services GE Capital PRICELINE PHARMACY CLASSIC Peter Carew 38 Diary Dates Duncan Thompson This year’s Kooyong Classic, now President Haymes Paints sponsored by Priceline Pharmacy, was John Link Pumps another great spectacle of world class Ozito tennis despite the rain interrupted first Tuscan Path day and slightly changed format to suit Tayser Automotive the circumstances. Lilydale Investments Diamond Marketing COURTSIDE – APRIL 2015 5 6 Australian Open Australian Open 7

KOOYONG DESERVES ITS TITLE AS THE SPIRITUAL HOME OF AUSTRALIAN TENNIS.

– KOOYONG PRESIDENT PETER CAREW

Jake said the pair had plenty of experience playing together in the under 12 and under 14 ranks, team well together and maintain a positive The result was decided in an exciting attitude even when things aren’t going Super Tiebreak with the Aussie boys their way on court. He was full of praise showing coolness under pressure for Marc’s court craft. “He’s the doubles to triumph 10/8. specialist, I’m happy to always play with him. I don’t think there are too many Although they had played together better doubles players out there than on occasions in the past, Marc and not only from the coaching and other him. He’s got some pretty unreal hands The recent victories by Jake, from NSW, came together help they have received but also from at the net. the warm and friendly atmosphere in unusual circumstances for the Omar Jasika and Marc “Some other guys I’ve played with, you at Kooyong.” Australian Open. Marc was expecting to Polmans mean that play with South Korean Duck Hee Lee, sort of get down and the teamwork just Kooyong President Peter Carew was with whom he had reached the quarters sort of stops, that doesn’t really happen John also reached the third round of the Kooyong Foundation equally delighted with Marc’s victory and at the US Open, but on the eve of the with Marc.” doubles with Scot Jamie Murray before the club’s unprecedented achievement players currently hold tournament Lee told him he was playing The title capped off a great tournament they went down after winning the first of claiming three Grand Slams. with a fellow countryman. for 17-year-old Marc from East Brighton. set against the number four seeds. three of the eight Grand “Kooyong deserves its title as the Earlier in the week he had fought John also made the quarterfinals ‘Spiritual Home of Australian Tennis’,” Marc seemed stuck but quickly Slam junior titles. through to the quarter final of the of the mixed doubles with Casey he said. “Our club doesn’t simply sought out his mate Jake. singles, finally bowing out to the Delacqua, losing to the top seeds. Foundation Chairman, Peter Quinn, provide for the needs of its members “I messaged Jake on Facebook Number One seed and ultimate congratulated Marc on becoming but takes a positive role in promoting asking if he had a doubles Both Peter Carew and Peter Quinn champion Roman Safiullin, whose a Grand Slam champion. “Marc has the development of young players.” partner and he said, thanked Kooyong Members and big serve troubled all opponents. worked extremely hard at developing ‘No, let’s play,’ so it friends for their ongoing support for Marc and looked long his game and is now enjoying the was great to play The Foundation also saw a number of the Foundation. Since it was founded odds to win the doubles final at reward for his efforts,” Peter said. with another its players progress through the early 13 years ago the Foundation has raised when they crashed “Omar, too, is a committed and Aussie guy,” rounds of the Open. Brilliant youngster more than $1 million, assisted more to a 0/6 result in the first set against determined young player with great Marc explained. Destanee Aiava, still just 14, won two than 300 junior players and has helped of Poland and Alex potential. I’d like to think that both rounds of the girls singles before losing to secure much of the memorabilia Molcan from Slovakia. “We somehow drew these young men have benefited the No.1 seeds in the to the 17-year-old fourth seed, Aliona that is now such an integral part However, they came out firing in the first round, so we thought, ‘Let’s play Bolsova Zadoinov from Spain. of the new clubhouse. second set, teaming together like one match and see how it goes.’ Destanee, who is rated one of In January the Club and Foundation a well-oiled doubles combination, Australia’s brightest hopes for the were recognised by Tennis Victoria for to claim the set comfortably at 6/2. “We scraped through the super (tiebreak) and somehow just kept it future, makes a habit of playing against their outstanding contribution to the rolling from there. much older opposition. Kooyong sport, in particular the assistance given members might recall her astonishing to Omar Jasika. At a function attended “Jake and I worked really well as performance a couple of years back by representatives of 350 tennis clubs, a team under pressure and it was just when at the age of 12 she reached the the US Junior Open title holder great fun to play with him and win open women’s singles final of the Club presented Peter Carew with a framed a junior Grand Slam doubles. Championships. photograph of himself on his way to “It is, obviously, a great thing and to do Kooyong’s Andrew Whittington and victory at Flushing Meadow. He also it in Australia in front of my friends and were others to shine at thanked Kooyong for its role family was a great moment.” Melbourne Park. Andrew made the third in launching his career. round of the men’s doubles with Alex The picture can be viewed in the Bolt, backing up his quarterfinal run Foundation display case on the right from last year. They went down 7/6 7/6. side as you enter the clubhouse via the members’ entrance.

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The opening set of the final was an Verdasco then came out firing against 2015 PRICELINE PHARMACY CLASSIC absolute thriller as both men fought out Frenchman Gilles Simon and quickly every point and pushed the set to raced out to a 6/2 lead before Simon a tiebreak which Verdasco squeaked began to fight back but it was to no through 7-3, before Dolgopolov conceded avail as Verdasco won the second set in VERDASCO the match due to a right knee injury. a tiebreaker. A Kooyong Classic champion in 2010, In the third match on court, Dolgopolov Verdasco said he was delighted to win took on Serbia’s Filip Krajinovic and a second title at the historic club. quickly showed his class as he won in “I love playing here and for me it’s straight sets 6/4 6/3 while Richard great coming back every year,” said the Gasquet then battled it out with Spain’s world No.33. “Alex is a good friend and Feliciano Lopez. I have good relationship with him and This match could have gone either way you never want something like what but it was Gasquet that came out in happened today. I don't want to win the front in the first set tiebreak before WINS tournament like this of course and I Lopez took the second set 6/3. just wish him to recover and to be able to play next week. I’m feeling good Gasquet then turned it up a notch in after my week here which is the most the final set to win 7/6 3/6 6/2 and SECOND important thing for me and hopefully I move into the playoff for third and will play a good Australian Open.” fourth. In the play-off for third and fourth With the finalists decided, Thursday’s CLASSIC TITLE place, Richard Gasquet saw off 2014 schedule included three fantastic champion and world No.5 matches as Gilles Simon got past Filip in straight sets 7-6 7-6 and said his win Krajinovic 6/4 6/3 before Australia’s over the world No.5 had bolstered his upset Feliciano won his second Priceline confidence. “I'm feeling good. I practice Lopez 7/6 6/3. Pharmacy Kooyong Classic title to join Michael well this week - playing three matches The crowd was then treated to an in the row - so I think I'm in good form, Chang, and as exhibition match between America’s so we will see what will happen at the John Isner and from the multiple winners of this event. Australian Open, but I think I'm ready UK and it was the young Brit who came to play well there,” said Gasquet. out on top 3/6 7/6 6/2. It was a slightly different event to We look forward to another great past years with a full day’s play being Priceline Pharmacy Classic in 2016! abandoned due to rain on the Tuesday. Thai Airways Competition winner Fiona Chandler This forced the change in format which saw the two dominant winners from Wednesday move through to the final while the other two winners played off for third and fourth. With this in mind, Wednesday’s schedule kicked off with Kei Nishikori taking on Australian Open Wildcard Playoff winner Jordan Thompson and the young Australian continued from where he left off at the Kooyong Classic in 2014 by serving it up to the big guns. Nishikori took out a tight first set before Thompson responded by winning the second set and then pushing Nishikori all the way to the third set tiebreaker where he finally got over the line 6/4 3/6 7/6.

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ANDRINOPOULOS WINS FIRST TITLE & BIDMEADE MAKES IT THREE

The Club Championships again proved to be a highlight on the Club’s sporting calendar as more than 470 members battled heat, rain and even court surface changes for the chance to hold aloft the trophy in their respective grade at the upcoming Champions’ Dinner.

Some familiar names rose to the top In the Men’s Open Singles final, David The Ladies Open Doubles final was The dominant performance topped off a while we were also guaranteed a first Bidmeade was looking to win his third a glimpse of the future as Samyuktha very successful event for the now 18 year time winner from the Ladies Open title in five years while also hoping to Rajagopalan and Stephanie Serafidis old and she looks to be set for a big year. Singles final. add a second triple crown to his list tried to usurp the title from the In the Boy’s Under21 Singles it was of titles at the Club. experienced duo of Laura Langmead Annabelle Andrinopoulos and Katerina Jeremy Taylor who took out the title after and Kate Antosik. Valos played off for the title and both In his way was a returning junior star defeating Luka Cancar in the final 6/4 6/0. came into the final via starkly different in James Sheppard, who had surprised The title holders were slow to get going Cancar had a great win over Men’s Open paths with Andrinopoulos fighting past a few on his way to the final but never as the younger pair took the first set in finalist James Sheppard in the semi Isabelle Gemmel and Binasa Beslagic in looked out of place, and showed he’ll be impressive fashion 6/2 but from there final but Taylor showed his huge three sets while Valos found a smoother a great asset to the Club in the the tables turned as Langmead and potential with a dominant win and a path into the final after defeating Molly upcoming Pennant season. Antosik asserted their authority on the great performance across his various Polak in two tight sets in a quarterfinal match to win a third straight doubles Sheppard made his way past another events during the Club Championships. and Samyuktha Rajagopalan in straight title together 2/6 6/2 6/2. returning player in Mitch Burman sets in the semi final. Other highlights included the wins before defeating Codey Gunn in straight In the Open Mixed Doubles, David of Elizabeth Peers and Ian Anderson The final was always going to be a sets and Daniel Nickels in three sets Bidmeade his second triple crown, after in the Over 50’s Singles events while tough match as both girls knew each to reach the final. also completing the feat in 2011, with a some of the junior events were again other well but it was Andrinopoulos tough straight sets win with long time Bidmeade’s tough semi final with keenly contested and some fantastic who had her nose in front throughout. partner Molly Polak over Mitch Burman Matthew Nickels seemed to steel him tennis was on show by the next and Laura Rabinovich 6/3 6/4. After breaking at 4 all to take the first for a big final and he showed all of his generation of stars at the Club. set 6/4, Andrinopoulos continued to go experience in the final to defeat the The Polak and Bidmeade partnership A full list of winners and finalists can be for her shots and pushed hard to finish gallant Sheppard 6/2 6/3 to win his has been a fruitful one over the years seen over the page. Congratulations to the match in straight sets which she third singles title and join the likes having now won their fourth title all the winners but thanks to all of our was able to do by winning the second of Trevor Little and Wayne Cowley together in the past five years while members that took part in another set 6/3 to claim her first Open Singles on the same number. that made it six Mixed Doubles titles fantastic event! title at the Club. overall for Bidmeade. In the Men’s Open Doubles, Bidmeade From top left: Under 21 winner Jeremy It was a proud moment for the long and Andrew Coelho lived up to their top The under 21’s events were again keenly Taylor, three time Open winner David time Kooyong Foundation Scholarship seeding to defeat the Nickels brothers, contested and it was great to see Katerina Bidmeade, Open Doubles Champions holder who has recently agreed to go Daniel and Matthew, in a close final 6/3 Valos get her hands on the silverware David Bidmeade & Andrew Coelho, first to the University of Colorado in August 6/4 and to bring Bidmeade’s match after again defeating Samyuktha time Open champion Annabelle alongside fellow Scholarship holder count to four for the day with the Mixed Rajagopalan in straight sets 6/2 6/2. Andrinopoulos Brigitte Beck. Doubles still to come.

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2015 Club Championships WINNERS

Event 1. Men’s Open Singles Event 16.Ladies B Grade Singles Event 33. Junior Boy’s Singles U/21 Winner: David Bidmeade 6/2 6/3 Winner: Serena Wang w/o Winner: Jeremy Taylor 6/4 6/0 Runner Up: James Sheppard Runner Up: Olivia Quigley Runner Up: Luka Cancar Event 2. Men’s Open Doubles Event 17. Ladies B Grade Doubles Event 34. Junior Girl’s Singles U/21 Winner: David Bidmeade/ Winner: Rebecca Senior/Caroline Wright w/o Winner: Katerina Valos 6/2 6/2 Andrew Coelho 6/3 6/4 Runner Up: Rosie Kovacs/Sue Ferguson Runner Up: Samyuktha Rajagopalan Runner Up: Matthew Nickels/Daniel Nickels Event 18. Men’s C Grade Singles Event 35. U/12 Boy’s Singles Event 3. Ladies Open Singles Winner: Christian Derrick 6/4 6/4 Winner: Thomas Patton 6/0 6/4 Winner: Annabelle Andrinopoulos 6/4 6/3 Runner Up: Matthew Payne Runner Up: Leo Fetter Runner Up: Katerina Valos Event 19. Men’s C Grade Doubles Event 37. U/12 Girl’s Singles Event 4. Ladies Open Doubles Winner: Alex Chamberlain/ Winner: Roisin Gilheany 6/3 7/5 Winner: Kate Antosik/ Andrew Francis 6/3 6/0 Runner Up: Grace Fountain Laura McNamara 2/6 6/2 6/2 Runner Up: Charlie Geason/Jack Geason Event 38. U/12 Girl’s Doubles Runner Up: Stephanie Serafidis/ Event 20. Ladies C Grade Singles Winner: Emily Harvey/ Samyuktha Rajagopalan Winner: Georgina Gillon 6/2 6/2 Greta Wernli (Round Robin) Event 5. Men’s 50 & Over Singles Runner Up: Sue Langford Runner Up: Ruby Seymour/Eliza Seymour Winner: Ian Anderson 6/0 6/1 Event 21. Ladies C Grade Doubles Event 39. U/14 Boys Singles Runner Up: Ken Cooper Winner: Jane Lennon/Janine Ross 7/5 1/6 6/4 Winner: David Qariaqus 6/4 7/5 Event 6. Men’s 50 & Over Doubles Runner Up: Jacqui Cheetham/Georgina Gillon Runner Up: John Amato Winner: Chris Straford/ Event 22. Men’s D Grade Singles Event 40. U/14 Boys Doubles Jeremy Brown Greaves 4/6 6/4 6/1 Winner: Andrew Fortelny 7/6 6/0 Winner: Max Flaherty/Thomas Runner Up: Ken Cooper/Martin Warwick Runner Up: Patrick Lennon Pavlekovic-Smith 6/2 6/1 Event 7. Ladies 50 & Over Singles Event 23. Men’s D Grade Doubles Runner Up: John Amato/Lachlan McAndrew Winner: Elizabeth Peers 6/2 6/2 Winner: Ian Baker/Hugh Magee 2/6 6/2 6/3 Event 41. U/14 Girls Singles Runner Up: Wendy Harrison Runner Up: William Fleming/Richard Paton Winner: Hannah Williams 6/2 6/3 Event 8. Ladies 50 & Over Doubles Event 24. Ladies D Grade Singles Runner Up: Holly Feldman Winner: Leanne Scott/Caroline Venn 7/5 7/5 Winner: Hannah Williams 6/1 6/1 Event 42. U/14 Girls Doubles Runner Up: Kati Patterson/Lea Whyte Runner Up: Mary King Winner: Olivia Douglas/Meg Watkins 6/1 6/2 Event 9. Men’s 60 & Over Doubles Event 25. Ladies D Grade Doubles Runner Up: Alexandra Hershan/ Winner: Maurice Broom/Chiro Mukerjea 7/6 6/4 Winner: Di Synnott/Kate Wraith-Bell 6/2 6/1 Eliza Szwarcberg Runner Up: Hayden Rees/Robert McLauchlan Runner Up: Mary King/Jane OCallaghan Event 43. U/16 Boys Singles Event 26. Men’s Social Doubles Event 10. Men’s 100 & Over Doubles Winner: Thomas McKay 6/7 7/6 6/4 Winner: Mark Brownell/Paul Hicks 6/0 6/1 Winner: Ken Cooper/Phil McCall 3/6 6/3 6/4 Runner Up: Charlie Geason Runner Up: Rob Galinsky/Matt Hopper Runner Up: Peter Gard/Roger Forbes Event 44. U/16 Boy’s Doubles Event 28. Open Mixed Doubles Event 11. Men’s A Grade Singles Winner: Thomas Gilbert/ Winner: Molly Polak/David Bidmeade 6/3 6/4 Winner: Chris Straford 6/1 6/7 6/4 Hugo Kearney 5/7 6/4 6/3 Runner Up: Laura Rabinovich/Mitch Burman Runner Up: Michael Wood Runner Up: James McNab/Jack Morley Event 29. 100 & Over Mixed Doubles Event 12. Men’s A Grade Doubles Event 45. U/16 Girls Singles Winner: Wendy Harrison/ Winner: Luka Cancar/Alex Bielinski 6/4 6/2 Winner: Jasmin Starr w/o Jeremy Brown-Greaves 6/3 6/0 Runner Up: Alex Krohn/Ross Pritchard Runner Up:Peta Valos Runner Up: Elizabeth Peers/ Event 13. Ladies A Grade Singles Campbell Dickinson Event 46. U/16 Girls Doubles Winner: Emma Tuddenham 6/3 7/5 Winner: Jessica Pila/Tania Szwarcberg 6/4 6/3 Event 30. B Grade Mixed Doubles Runner Up: Melanie Kempson Runner Up: Zoe Kantanis/Camilla Kaufman Winner: Cindy Tamber/Russell Barlow 6/1 6/1 Event 14. Men’s B Grade Singles Runner Up: Anne Saville/Peter Gard Winner: Bryce Mitchelson 6/3 6/2 Event 31. C Grade Mixed Doubles Runner Up: Anthony Coxon Winner: Mandy Morgan/Jeremy Sneddon 6/2 6/1 Event 15. Men’s B Grade Doubles Runner Up: Susan Thomas/Nicholas Thomas Winner: Martin Cassidy/ Event 32. D Grade Mixed Doubles Dermot Cassidy 6/3 4/6 7/6 Winner: Alexandra Wilkinson/ Runner Up: Adam Cossar/Darren O’Loughlin Richard Wilkinson 6/7 7/6 7/5 Runner Up: Di Synnott/Olav Uittenbosch

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Scholarship Holders Inducted

The Kooyong Foundation recently welcomed another select group of players into its Kooyong Fitzgerald Scholarship program. The players were welcomed into the Club by the Foundation Chairman, Peter Quinn, and Manager – Tennis & Sport, Cedric Mason. We look forward to watching their development over the coming years.

ALICIA Goolagong MOLIK DEVELOPMENT CAMP CUP VISIT TO KOOYONG

The Alicia Molik Cup was held Kooyong Foundation patron Evonne Goolagong Cawley at Kooyong again in December returned to Kooyong in January with her husband Roger and it was Bayside Moorabbin and a group of young indigenous tennis players who were that came out on top. The taking part in the Goolagong National Development Camp. Tennis Victoria event was The annual camp is an initiative A visit to Kooyong has become again supported by the of the Evonne Goolagong Foundation an annual occurrence and we Kooyong Foundation. and aims to use tennis to promote were pleased to again host the high quality education, teach better participants for lunch. Later the The 12 and under event brought some Destanee Aiava health through diet and exercise, group took to the courts to carry of the best boys and girls from around WAYNE and increase the number of young out a series of training activities the state to Kooyong for two days of indigenous people playing tennis under the guidance of Evonne and fantastic team tennis. competitively and socially. the coaches. ARTHURS Selected In Junior North Suburban Junior Tennis Participants are encouraged We look forward to the group Association defeated North Eastern CUP through the camp to lead, plan and returning when the camp is held Fed Cup Team Junior in a close semi final that could organise, and it inspires those with again next year. have gone either way but they won The Wayne Arthurs Cup the potential to play at the elite level both mixed doubles sets to win a to consider a career as a player, for 10 and under kids will fantastic match. Bayside Moorabbin, The qualifying event will be played on coach or administrator. Kooyong Foundation be played at Kooyong on the grass courts in Shepparton and featuring Kooyong junior Max Potter, Scholarship star Destanee defeated Barwon to keep their the weekend of the 11th Tatura from the 8th to the 13th of April. unbeaten run going. Aiava has again been selected and 12th of April. Seone Mendez and Jaimee Fourlis have The final was a very tight affair with to represent Australia in the been selected alongside Destanee for Bayside Moorabbin coming out on top Get down to the Club to see some Junior Fed Cup. the chance to reach the finals to be in five of the six sets to win the trophy. of Victoria’s best junior players in played in Madrid later this year. The Having represented Australia at the The team from Bayside Moorabbin action in this mixed team event. Junior team includes Alex De finals last year, Destanee again has the included Nicholas Salmon, Max Potter, Minaur, and Lucas Vuradin. Play will start early on Saturday chance to play against the best 16 and Jasmine Ellis and Chloe Green. morning and will continue through under players in the world. We wish both teams luck for the Congratulations to all the players to the finals which will be played upcoming event! involved! early on Sunday afternoon.

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COURTS REBUILT DESTANEE AIAVA

The Club recently took the TOPS OFF INCREDIBLE YEAR opportunity over the summer WITH NEWCOMBE MEDAL months to rebuild en tout cas courts 32 and 33 near the JP HONOUR Young Pavilion. This process has taken a few months Kooyong Fitzgerald Earlier this year Destanee also led Omar Jasika was nominated for the to complete including the slow return Scholarship star Destanee Kooyong’s Premier League team to an Male Junior Athlete of the Year but was to play so to ensure the surface unlikely title at just 13 years of age. beaten to the award by another star of Aiava has topped off an the future in . material settles. Now 14, Destanee travelled to America These works should improve both the unbelievable year by in December to compete in the Eddie In the award for Most Outstanding playing characteristics and drainage on winning the Female Herr tournament where she played Senior 35+, Glenn Busby’s run to these courts. American star Cici Bellis in the second another world championship wasn’t Junior Athlete of the Year round before she headed to the quite enough to get him the award at Tennis Australia’s prestigious Orangebowl to take on the over the ACT’s Ros Balodis while Mark Newcombe Medal awards. world’s best 18 and under juniors. Sheppard was a finalist in the Coaching Excellence – Club category but that She is currently ranked number 1 in the award went to Craig Louis from Having led her country to the top four world in her age group and 70 in the Gunnedah in NSW. at the World Teams Championships world for players aged 18 and under. and then being called up to the Junior Congratulations to all our finalists and Kooyong was well represented Fed Cup team, Destanee has travelled especially to Destanee on great at the Newcombe Medal with three all over the world and showcased her recognition of her outstanding year! incredible fight and determination. other members also being nominated for awards.

Richard Hauser (back left) with the Grounds Staff in 1987

After 33 years of service to the Club, only planning to stay for two weeks he Richard Hauser has retired from became part of the fabric of the Richard Kooyong’s Ground Staff. Grounds Staff and has been involved with five Australian Opens, 26 Kooyong Richard has been involved in preparing Classics and several Davis Cup ties Kooyong’s famous grass courts for including two finals. Hauser more than three decades and leaves the Club with the courts looking and playing He has served the Club well over a very as well as they have for many years. long period of time and we wish him Retires well in retirement. He was first employed in 1983 by then Curator, Robert Harcoss, and despite

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PETER WRIGHT RECEIVES

New OAM HONOUR Website Kooyong’s Peter Wright was recently rewarded for his many years of fantastic service to the sport of squash. The Club recently went well as having the ability to book courts, Peter’s many executive roles over the years have been make restaurant bookings or enquire recognised including being President of the Australian live with the public section about the Club’s function facilities. Masters Squash Association since 1986, a Committee of the new website. The recent Wimbledon and Member of the World Squash Federation Masters from 2000 to 2010 as well as Championship Director of the The Members portal is currently under Ballot information that went out to World Masters Squash Championships in 1995 and 2001. construction and it is hoped that it will members is a great reason to be signed be completed in the near future. up to the website to ensure you’re aware He was Tournament Director of the Victorian Squash Open of everything on offer to Members. from 1975 to 1985 and has been Chairman of the Club The website is viewable across multiple Circuit Squash Association since 2011.He has been the platforms so you are able to navigate Information regarding Club events Squash Section Chairman of the MCC since 2006 while the site on your tablet or smart phone. including President’s Lunches and Social Tennis Days can be found on the website. also serving as the Tournament Director of the Australian Members are encouraged to sign up to Go to www.kooyong.com.au or call the and Victorian Squash Championships from 1983 to 1992. the website to receive the most up to date Club on 9822 3333 for more information. Peter was also a Member of the Executive Committee for information from the Club via email as Squash at the Commonwealth Games in 2005 and is a Life Member of many of these organisations. We congratulate Peter on this fantastic honour!

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PREMIER LEAGUE Asia Pacific Tennis League KOOYONG MEN REACH

Kooyong’s men’s team were the but Peers showed his class to turn the a third set with a 4/2 win in the second toast of the Victorian Conference tables when it mattered most. Peers’ set to end the contest. straight sets win 4/2 4/2 gave the RSY went on to win both matches of the Asia Pacific Tennis League Kooyong men plenty of confidence going in match tiebreakers but the spoils into the remaining singles rubbers. in December when they upset went to the Kooyong men for a the highly fancied team from Andrew Whittington knew his opponent, wonderful performance to upset the Royal South Yarra in the final. , extremely well being doubles top ranked team. partners and that showed as he The Club’s women’s team finished the Having qualified for the final after solid dominated from start to finish to put the season in fourth spot on the ladder after wins against Tasmania, Waverley and Kooyong side in a nearly unassailable being unable to back up their run to the Tennis World, Kooyong’s men went into position with a 4/2 4/1 demolition of a final in 2013. the final as underdogs facing the top 200 world ranked player. unbeaten Yarras. Having also played In the playoff for third, Mornington proved The fourth singles was the only blemish each other in the final round, both to be too strong for our women but they in the first four matches for Kooyong as teams knew what to expect and it was a had been more than competitive against RSY’s Adam Hubble played a flawless matter of executing under pressure in a most sides throughout the season. match against Daniel Byrnes to keep his big final with qualification into the finals side alive with a 4/3 4/3 win. Bayside Thunder ended up defeating the at the Australian Open on the line. MCC Stars in a close encounter to finish Needing two sets to ensure the win, the Kooyong’s Greg Jones stepped out to off a terrific day of tennis at the National doubles was a tense affair as RSY came play RSY’s gun recruit and it Tennis Centre’s indoor courts. out firing in order to win both rubbers in was Saville who took the first set 4/2 and straight sets as they needed to do. In the finals at the Australian Open, looked like he could run away with the Kooyong’s men were drawn to play the match but Jones stuck to the task and Both matches headed into tiebreaks in Manly Waves in the first round and was able to fight his way back into the the first set with Saville and Bolt putting Daniel Byrnes and Molly Polak unfortunately were missing several match as the momentum turned his way. the pressure back on the Jones and have both been in great form players due to Australian Open main Jones took the second set in a tiebreak Peers when they went up 4/3 but the draw commitments and lost to the and then kept the pressure on Saville to other tiebreaker went Kooyong’s way Sydney based side. Teams on get the break in the final set to win the with Whittington and Byrnes taking the match 2/4 4/3 4/2 and get the Kooyong first set 4/3 against Propoggia and In the playoff for fifth, the Kooyong side side off to the perfect start. Hubble to just about shut the door on any came out on top against the side from chance RSY had of winning the day but the Pacific Islands. John Peers was another key to the CUSP OF FINALS there was still a mathematical possibility. final as he took on the dangerous Dane Congratulations to all the players Propoggia at number three. Propoggia That was quickly snuffed out when involved in another successful campaign! Kooyong’s men and women match against MCC was another opposition only had three players had won their contest in the final round Jones and Peers sent their match into impressive performance and leaves available. This led to a great start for the both have the opportunity to them sitting second on the ladder team with a dominant six rubbers to nil qualify for Tennis Victoria’s behind last year’s winners Grace Park. win which was followed by a five rubbers Premier League finals having Marc Polmans continues to grow as to one win over Royal South Yarra. a player and will be important if this This setup a top of the table clash with put themselves in contention team is to go all the way in 2015. Beaumaris Lawn and it was Beaumaris with some fantastic early that came out on top in a close encounter. The men have matches against Royal season performances. South Yarra and the Country All Stars Annabelle Andrinopoulos, Molly Polak remaining and both look like being and Katerina Valos have been in great With three rounds completed and a dangerous assignments on paper. Royal form early in the season and will need break taking place as the Pro Tour South Yarra has looked impressive in to continue that in the final two rounds events are played in Mornington and at their first three matches and the to ensure the team makes the finals. Melbourne Park, there’s still plenty that Country All-Stars have been bolstered With matches against Mornington and can happen in the final two rounds to be by the recruitment of Victor Crivoi Dendy Park remaining, the Kooyong played in mid April. from Romania. side has every opportunity to defend The men started with a tight loss to their title this season. On the women’s side of things, the girls Grace Park but followed that up with started with a strange match against We wish both teams the best of luck for From left: David Bidmeade, Andrew Whittington, Greg Jones, Daniel Byrnes, Marc Polmans & John Peers a commanding win against competition MCC at Mornington where their the final two rounds and finals! new comers Bundoora. Their third

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 Men’s Pennant  Women’s Pennant GRADE 1 WOMEN MEN’S TEAMS SET LOOK TO DEFEND FOR A BIG YEAR THEIR TITLE

The Club is set to field two Andres Urrego-Varon, Billy Friend, two Sunday teams, captained by After returning to the top in Add to that the addition of Stephanie again headlining a team that made the teams in Grade 1 again and Pierce Gilheany, Nathan Hawke Marshall Bull and John Amato have 2014, Kooyong’s Grade 1 Hird and Adriana Noga as well as the finals in 2014. and Josh Baker combining to be every opportunity to do well. return from injury of Alexandra Serena Wang continues to improve and both should be confident a formidable line up. women’s teams will be hoping Meadows along with the improving The Club also has teams in Grades 8, 9 the addition of Olivia Quigley and Cindy Tamber and you have a lot to in their ability at this level The Club will also have two Grade 3 and 10 this year. to hold onto that title but a few Ashley Spinks alongside Bridget Laird like about this team’s chances. having fielded very young teams, with Michael Wood and Peter things have changed. should give this team a chance to be In the Men’s Open Doubles, Chris Ikosidekas leading from the front in Also in Grade 2, Gemma Seeley’s team successful again. sides for the past few Straford’s team is shooting for a fifth Kate Antosik’s team isn’t the same one side while Josiah Roach, Alex could be the dark horse in 2015 with consecutive title which is absolutely as the one that took all before them The Club will also field a team in Grade seasons. Bielinski and Antony Guan will feature Sophia Storch, Gemma Seeley, Kate incredible while Ric Mitchell’s team will last season and will now have everyone 5 and 6 to be captained by Jessica Cox in the other. Vaughan, Darcy Parke, Akanksha Puli James Gardner’s team will contain attempt to knock them off in the same aiming to knock them off. and Angela Woodruff respectively. and Melanie Kempson pushing each some experienced campaigners in In Grade 5, the Club will have four section. The team will still be strong with Belinda other to improve. We wish all of our teams the best of Andrew Coelho and David Bidmeade teams playing across both Saturday and In the Masters 45+, which has come Woolcock, Annabelle Andrinopoulos, luck in 2015! while also featuring some very talented Sunday and Bryce Mitchelson’s team is This young team will improve out of down from the 50+ last year, the Club Kate Antosik, Brigitte Beck and Molly players returning in 2015 in James always around the mark so are sure to sight throughout the season and will be will field two teams including Gordon Polak will join forces with rising star Sheppard and Sean Cooke. be there when the whips are cracking a dangerous proposition if they find a Hammet’s A Grade team and Doug Vivian Fidantsis to try and retain the title. this year. way to get wins on the board against Richard Yang, Caleb Boland, who Bell’s C Grade side. Laura Langmead’s team, formerly the more experienced sides in doubles. recently won his first ATP point, and Dean Seeley’s team have always been We wish all of our team the best of luck Laura McNamara, should be another Michael Commings also give this side extremely competitive at this level and The Club’s Grade 3 team has a great in 2015! side in the hunt for a finals spot with plenty of depth. this shouldn’t change in 2015 while the balance of youth and experience with young guns Georgiana Ruhrig, the Sheary twins, Renee and Jade, Matthew Nickels’ Grade 1 side will Samyuktha Rajagopalan and Stephanie feature plenty of experience via Mitch Serafidis combining with Laura Burman, Ricky Robertson and Matthew Langmead, Laura Rabinovich, Lisa Nickels while also giving plenty of Newman and Catherine Louis. opportunities to the likes of Dexter Bonet, Ned Whittaker, Daniel Nickels, Also in Grade 1, Katerina Valos’ team Mike Vaughan, Simo Rikalo and David has the ability to reach the finals again Hough. in 2015 after reaching the semi finals last season. Both sides will be confident of making an impact on the competition with an They unfortunately ran into Kate injury free run. Antosik’s team in the semi final but have added depth with Binasa Beslagic, These two teams will also be backed Yiota Nicolaou and Peta Valos joining with two very exciting Grade 2 teams Alana Parnaby, Katerina Valos and Dani that feature some exciting talent and McIntyre to give themselves every both teams will have high hopes in 2015. opportunity of reaching the final in 2015. Codey Gunn will captain one side, the In Grade 2, Kate Francis’ team will core of which reached the semi finals of be looking to reach the finals again Grade 3 last season, and they are sure although they will have to do it without to push the top sides at their best. stalwart Lucinda McKillop. Jeremy Taylor, Greg Polmans, Connor The addition of rising star Mary Di Marco and Codey Gunn form a solid Jayakody will give them a fresh look base from which to work and together this season and may be the catalyst with Lewis Karapanos, Andrew for another run at the flag. Hardeman and Andrew Field they will be worth keeping an eye on. Madeleine Bailey’s Grade 2 team will be looking to take the next step after Luka Cancar’s Grade 2 team should be finishing just outside the finals last year just as exciting with the likes of Nikolai  James Sheppard will be back in action and with that experience under their belt  Club Championships runner up Katerina Valos Storch, Todd Millington, Luka Cancar, for the Club this season they have every reason to be confident. looks set for a big year

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JUNIOR COMPETITION NEWS Section 1 Runners Up: Henry Marcel, Charlie Geason, Harry Gell, Jack Geason, Coco Swansson and Sam Quinn

Kooyong also has two sides in Section 7 and at this stage Patrick Wraith-Bell’s On Sunday mornings, Kooyong has team is second on the ladder while three teams in the top section and they Kooyong’s Junior Competition Martin Buttery’s team is holding onto currently hold the top three positions fourth spot with half a season to go. teams have continued their on the ladder. In Section 9, Olivia McGrath’s team sits good form from last year as James Goller’s Section 1 team is on top in seventh spot on the ladder while of the ladder while Charlie Geason’s we hit the half way mark of Hugh Benyon’s Section 11 team is side is breathing down their throats currently eighth. the current Bayside Regional in second spot. Kooyong then has three teams in Section Tennis Association season. Kristofer Hyde’s Section 1 team currently 12 with two of those holding down holds down third spot but they are in a positions in the top four at this stage. Kooyong was successful in winning close battle with three other teams for flags in Section 2, 3, 9 and 17 while also the final two spots in the top four. Matthew Sweetnam’s team is sitting being runners up in Section 1 and 8. in third spot on the ladder while Emily In Section 4, Gabriel Lennon’s team has Harvey’s team is nipping at their heels This is a fantastic achievement by the recently jumped up to third spot on the Kooyong’s Junior Competition teamsin fourth have position. kids in these teams and hopefully that ladder after an impressive few rounds success continues in 2015. continuedthat their included good a win overform the top from side. lastLachlan year Tingate’s as team is also in this section and currently sit in eighth spot This season Kooyong has two teamswe hit theAngus half Cosgriff’s way Section mark 5 team of sits the in current while in Section 14 Lachlan Main’s in Section 1 on Saturday mornings with second spot on the ladder after seven Bayside Regional Tennis Associationteam season. have started the season well and Olivia Douglas’ team currently in third rounds while Jessica Pila’s team in the currently sit on top of the ladder. spot on the ladder while Tom Langford’s same section currently sits in eighth but young team continues to improve is just a few points out of sixth place. In Section 18, Caroline Marcel’s team against their older opponents and sit of juniors are enjoying what is the first In Section 6, Campbell Eade’s team has in sixth spot on the ladder. season of competition for most of them started the season well and sit on top and currently sit in eighth spot. In Section 2, Nicholas Lester’s team is of the ladder while Alex Hick’s team in second on the ladder and Tom Palazzo’s the same section is fourth and would Good luck to all of our teams for the team sit just behind them in third spot. be hopeful of making finals. remainder of the season!

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Grade: 2 Grade: 1 Australian Ranking: 310 Australian Ranking: 185 ladies Play L/H or R/H: Right handed Play L/H or R/H: Right handed Tennis Achievements: Tennis Achievements: 2015 Melbourne Open Championships Gold AMT Quarter Invited to play a tournament in New Caledonia, reached report Finalist, 2014 Winner 16/u singles Glen Iris tournament quarter-finals and semi-finals in high level AMTs and playing ITFs and Futures events. ➤ Most admired sportsperson/why? ➤ Most admired sportsperson/why? My most admired sportsperson would have to be . I’ve always loved watching him play and the way and Thanasi Kokkinakis are huge he conducts himself on court. He’s inspired me to inspirations to me because of their self-belief and massive attempt to be the best I can be whilst always achievements at such a young age. On the women's side Midweek ladies competition to 30! They will now attempt to remembering who I am. I admire Victoria Azarenka for her aggressive game style conquer Section 3 of M.E.M.R.L.T.A. and Eugenie Bouchard for her level-headed mindset. is once again proving popular ➤ Greatest influence on tennis career/why? with Kooyong’s members, Sally Addison, who was playing out ➤ Greatest influence on tennis career/why? My family and support team have always been there with 12 teams playing in three of East Malvern during the Summer for me and encouraged me all the way. They have always My Dad and my coach Noel Phillips. My Dad is always season, will now represent Kooyong. helped me strive to be better and I couldn’t ask for supportive and believes in me no matter what, he has different associations across She has brought Kirsty Russell and greater people to be around throughout this journey. sacrificed a lot for me. My coach Noel Phillips has three days. Julie McMenamin with her and recruited completely changed my attitude and mindset, teaching me Jill Kaminsky, Jane Cash, Anne Sheary, ➤ Greatest sporting moment witnessed? The Winter season of the Midweek to focus on the big picture and always makes training fun. Mary Bernard and Larnie Morrisson. The freak shot that Kyrgios pulled against Nadal Eastern Metropolitan Region Ladies’ ➤ Greatest sporting moment witnessed? at Wimbledon. I thought it was amazing skill and just Tennis Association (M.E.M.R.L.T.A.) In BRTA Section 1 on a an awesome shot. When Richmond won 9 games in a row in 2014 to make commences on Tuesday 17 March. Wednesday, Mandy Morgan has finals after their season looked over. Kris Tulloch has taken over the taken over the captaincy from ➤ What goals have you set for yourself in tennis? ➤ What goals have you set for yourself in tennis? captaincy from Bridget Laird in Section Fiona Medina. Unlike To one day make the top 10 Australian Ranking and to I want to take tennis as far as I'm capable of, and hopefully 1, previously known as Grade A1. They M.E.M.R.L.T.A, BRTA and Waverley compete in a Grand Slam event. one day be a top 10 player. will be looking to improve on their 5th & District Tennis Association (WDTA) Jo’s team knocked them out of finals ➤ What do you enjoy most about pennant tennis? place finish in the Summer season, have February-June and July-December contention last season. Currently Sue’s ➤ What do you enjoy most about pennant tennis? where they only missed out on finals seasons. Mandy’s team is off to a I love competing in a high level competition with a great team is fourth on the ladder with 19 Pennant tennis is great for putting in to play what I've on percentage. terrific start, currently sitting on top of team environment. It allows us to compete against a points, one point ahead of Jo’s team. been training and getting extra practice. It's always good the ladder on 37 points after six rounds. wide variety of players and meet new people. to meet new people and experience different game styles. After proving victorious in BRTA Detje Marcel is once again captaining ➤ If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? I like the team environment and my team mates' support. Section 3 on a Wednesday last season, a BRTA Section 2 team on a Kate Wraith-Bell’s team switched I’ve always loved playing sport, so if it wasn’t tennis ➤ If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? Wednesday. Unfortunately they have it would probably be another sport. to WDTA Section A Reserve 2 on If I wasn't a tennis player I would probably be a netballer. found the going a little tough so far a Thursday. Led by Jo Rush now, ➤ What do you do outside tennis? this season, currently sitting on the ➤ What do you do outside tennis? they are finding the new day and I enjoy spending time with my family and friends bottom of the ladder. association a challenge, currently I try and catch up with friends as much as I can and enjoy when given the opportunity, whilst also trying to balance sitting on the bottom of the ladder. other sports. Going to the footy is another interest, I Merryn Olive’s BRTA Section 4 team, school and homework. support the Richmond Tigers. playing on a Wednesday, is currently There is another team in Section A third on the ladder with 24 points. ➤ How much time do you spend developing your tennis ➤ How much time do you spend developing your tennis Reserve 2. Alita Davis has taken over each week? Section 4 is shaping up as a very the captaincy from Sarah Cudlipp. each week? competitive section, with only seven Approximately 20 hours a week including fitness and I am on court around 11 hours a week, I play at school From left: Steph Fry, Lisa Boothby, Jenny Alita’s team is currently equal on Butterly, Jacqui Abbott points separating Black Rock on top strength sessions. as well as doing private lessons and squads after school. points with Jo Rush’s team, ahead from fifth placed Beaumaris. only on percentage. ➤ Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? I also dedicate a lot of time to my fitness, including two Steph Fry’s team of Jacqui Abbott, Kooyong also has three teams in BRTA’s weights sessions and a cardio session each week – I go Lisa Boothby, Jenny Butterley, Robyn Finally, continuing the trend of new Not being able to eat a lot of junk food and late nights Thursday competitions. Jo O’Donoghue jogging at least once a week. McGregor, Danielle Lorkin and captains for this season, Mardi Andrew or having the spare time to relax. and Sue Lester have resumed their ➤ Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? Heather Anderson (pictured above) has taken over from Jayne Pitard in B rivalry in Section A, which is akin to Not getting to catch up with friends very often, missing won the Bayside Regional Tennis Special 1. Mardi’s team is currently in Collingwood v Carlton in the AFL or school time for tournaments and not over-indulging in Association (BRTA) July-December fourth place on 24 points. Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City junk food. I need to maintain a good balance with my 2014 season Tuesday Section 1 Grand in the A-League! Sue’s team will be We wish our midweek ladies teams all school work and tennis so I don't fall behind. Final, defeating Black Rock 36 games looking for revenge this season after the best for the remainder of the season.

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Do you have Grandchildren? TENNIS ACADEMY Why don’t you bring them along KITA has begun the year to crèche weekday mornings? in emphatic fashion with the development of some new Did you know that all Children enjoy craft, free play, role play Dallas and Elke Ralph programs, classes almost full and dress ups, fresh air outside in the with staff Marzia Hassan to capacity and its players, members’ children from and Dobrila Subotic sandpit or other outdoor activities - all along with The Kooyong six weeks old to 5 years are while you play tennis, enjoy the gym Foundation Future Champions welcome at the crèche? or meet a friend in the bistro. It is quite Ring the pro shop on 93087141 to the break for everyone and I can highly book and learn and how to get started. Squad, achieving a number I quite enjoy bringing my children up recommend it. Alternatively take a look on the club of outstanding results. to the bistro on occasion for a special website. iced chocolate after they have enjoyed Open from 9.00 am to midday Monday I look forward to welcoming you Codey Gunn has continued his great a play with our wonderful staff at the to Thursday and 12.15 pm on a Friday - our crèche only costs $12.50 for the personally, form; his most impressive result gained crèche under the stadium. We are lucky at a Bronze Open AMT where he was entire morning and you can use Our Ladies Programs have gone The children experienced the thrill of to have such a great club that ensures Rachael Ralph runner up. At just 14 years old, this is it casually or semi permanently. from strength to strength and all those being on the centre court prior to the even our little ones feel welcome. President of the Crèche Committee particularly impressive. He also won involved find them a great way for to final of the Priceline Classic. No doubt a the St Kevin’s College Championships either start playing again or to build on memorable experience for our little earning him the player of the year award an already solid playing background. tennis lovers and at the Australian Open and was runner up in the Victorian the children got to play on Margaret Junior Grasscourt Championships. This term coach Sesan Oyeniyi initiated Court Arena with one of our lucky a new program called ‘Cross Fit Tennis’. Fellow squad member Stefan Storch, at students getting to toss the coin for the ‘Cross Fit Tennis’ is a tennis specific 13, has also begun the year in top form first match on court. These experiences workout program and is a fantastic The taking out the Margaret Court Cup and and successes for our coaching and club way to get fit while improving your the Tasmanian State Championship. He members are exciting for all involved and strokes. This is a personal fitness went on to qualify for a Grade 3 & 4 U/18 provide a great impetus for enthusiasm program while playing tennis. Currently, ITF in New Zealand, despite being years and love for the sport for years to come. SPECIAL sessions run Monday & Wednesday below the 18 and under age bracket. Pro Shop 10:00am – 11:15am. Sesan has received At the other end of the scale there The Storch family success was excellent feedback regarding this has been a significant increase in more KLTC Merchandise – New Kooyong Summer Range! NEW replicated by Stefan’s sister, Sophia, innovative program and will expand mature, experienced players seeking who also earned a finals spot at the it further next term. Please call Shane lessons in an effort to keep improving Latest Summer Tennis fashion (Lacoste, Head, Wilson, RUNNING 2015 Margaret Court Cup. On top of to secure your spot. which has been absolutely fantastic Nivo, Bette & Court), and gym attire (2XU, Open To Play, reaching the final, Sophia also won the to see. This is no doubt due to the Running Bare, VIRUS ), racquets & racquet bags. BARE CLOTHES Our KITA structure has expanded with ANZ Victorian Schoolboys & Schoolgirls quality, enthusiasm and knowledge of — New pieces come in every month the announcement that coach Greg Kooyong VIP Member cards available also – sign up Championships in her age group. our extremely experienced and Gunn will be expanding his role and and get 10% OFF your first purchase and collect points nurturing coaches. every time you shop. RESTRINGING - NEW WILSON MACHINE Another youngster, Hannah Williams, has been named Coach Coordinator. also 13, won the Club Championships D Greg has been with KITA for over 3 Whether it is a private lesson, squads, Last used at the Australian Open on ’s Grade Ladies Singles and the Under 14 years and prior to this Greg ran his own a hitting session, clinics, or a hot shots Racquet. It’s the most up to date technology available Girl’s Singles events and has shown an coaching program and is equipped with program, we have everything for SPECIAL – 24 HOUR TURNOVER. exciting and quick rise in form. We look a wealth of hands-on experience. We’re beginners to full time travelling players BRAND NEW RANGE OF HEAD, WILSON, BABOLAT forward to great results in the future. sure Greg’s extreme passion for tennis to fulfil your needs and development. FREE and his years of acquired knowledge AND VOLKL RACQUETS These results are to be commended If you have any queries about lessons will serve KITA and the club well. 10 x OVER GRIP Use our demo programme to trial a large range and reflect the hard work of all of the at all please feel free to call Shane on of racquets so our Qualified Staff can help select Foundation Future Champions Squad, the Over the summer our ‘Hot Shots’ children 9824 6860 or email [email protected] + FREE a racquet to best suit your game. support they get from the club and work were lucky enough to be involved with Glenn Busby of the coaches. These achievements will demonstrations at the Priceline Classic WRISTBAND WITH EVERY Enquiries: Director - KITA Phone – 9038 7141 Email – [email protected] undoubtedly act as a catalyst and inspire as well as The Australian Open. HEAD RACQUET PURCHASED all involved for the rest of 2015. 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Fundraising SQUAD Function PENNANT 489 UPDATE Kooyong Squash now has level and the commitment required to The new Autumn season is flourish in that pressure cooker an elite training squad for environment. under way and a number scholarship players. Our goals are to not only drive the of new players have joined The squash club held a fundraising team through a tough training regime our Pennant teams. function last year to help support our that will develop their squash but to Mike Corren (A1), Tyler Hawkins (A2), scholarship players. build a sense of team and cooperation where all the squad members support Josh Boyte (C2), Jack Otter (D) and One exciting program that has been each other through their competitive Simon Roberton (E) have all begun developed as a direct result of your matches and in training. playing for the Club. support is the launch of an elite We currently have a number of teams training squad, which will meet weekly Selena Shaikh, who has given 6 years in the top 3 including our A1 team under the guidance of Mike Corren. of excellent support to our club, and was influential in planning and being on top of the ladder. Squad 489 is the best of Kooyong and delivering such a great function last The Club is hopeful of winning the From left: Selena Shaikh, Sarah Cardwell, Mike Corren & Sam Ejtemai 489 Glenferrie Rd is the address of the year, will captain the squad initially. blue ribbon event as it’s been a few best club in Australia! Other inaugural squad members are; seasons since we’ve won it. An accomplished squash professional Sarah Cardwell, Christine Nunn, Sam Last season was also fairly successful who has ranked well inside the top 50 Ejtemai, Taylor Horton, Tyler Hawkins, with two blue flags coming our way. and has 50 PSA titles to his name, Nathan Lindner, Jason Holmes and Mike knows as much as anyone else, In B2 it was an all-Kooyong grand CLUB Tate Norris. Josh Boyte will be a the demands of playing at the highest development player. final with the team of Andy Dawson, Sam Blake and Victoria Leow proving to be too strong for Rob Wickham, CHAMPIONSHIPS James Kerner and Chris Morgan. A winning combination of two juniors, It was another very successful Club Jeremy Tran and Andy Sneddon, along Championships with a new winner in the Men’s with the experience of Dave White and Brien Shipton proved to be a winning Open event while Sarah Cardwell added another WOMEN’S formula in C2 as they took out the flag. title to her name at the Club in the Women’s Open. The Club’s A2 side lost in the semi final while B4 were beaten in the Mike Corren, a new member at the Booker in the final. Club and former Professional, took WORLD TEAM grand final. The Club’s D2 side In the B Grade, Sam Blake, seeded on three time winner Sam Ejtemai in finished on top and were red hot two, was able to get the win over the final and it was Mike showing his favourites but unfortunately didn’t James Kerner while the Sneddon experience to win the title 3/1 despite quite get over the line. name continues to be synonymous CHAMPIONSHIPS Sam clinching a game. with squash at Kooyong as Andy Sam bounced back to win the Junior prevailed by defeating Ashley Bloom Kooyong was well represented Seeded seventh, the Australian team missed out on the semi finals and were Boy’s Championship with victory over in the C Grade final. Shepparton’s Nathan Lindner. at last November’s Women’s reached the quarterfinals after relegated to the playoff for seventh and The D Grade was a fantastic final with defeating Spain, Germany and Wales eighth against Ireland. Sarah Cardwell added a Women’s the top seed, Hugh Bear, taking on World Team Championships and losing to the second seeded team A strong win against Ireland saw the Open title to her resume after a Julie Jones. with both Sarah Cardwell and from England. tough 3/1 win over Selena Shaikh. girls finish in seventh spot and live up The match went to five but it was Christine Nunn joining Rachael This saw the side face the top seeds to their seeding. The match was highlighted by some Hugh who came out on top to claim from and unfortunately they lost. Grinham and Lisa Camilleri Congratulations to both of Kooyong’s fantastic shot-making, endurance his first title at Kooyong. and sportsmanship. in the Australian team. In the playoffs the Australian girls Australian representatives! Congratulations to all the winners as faced a strong French team who just Nathan Lindner followed up his run well as everyone involved in the New players, Josh Boyte & Tyler Hawkins to the Boy’s final with a win in the A event! Grade event after he defeated Grant

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······· KLTC ······· BILLIARDS &SNOOKER YOUNG MEMBERS GROUP bRiDGe By Alistair Macindoe INTER-CLUB YOUNG COMPETITIONS MEMBERS club The Inter-club Competitions have started after the summer break, and Kooyong has two teams. The A Grade snooker team ······················· has had one win and three losses. The PART Y The Bridge Club’s Christmas highlight of the season so far was a 106 clearance by Charlie Chafe. This was an Dinner saw the presentation of excellent break, with several reds placed PRICELINE PHARMACY the Open Trophy to Jill Shirley near cushions, and was made at high and the Penny Purbrick Trophy speed, thrilling the onlookers as well as CLASSIC his opponent. (for members with fewer than 50 masterpoints) to Maria There is also a Monday night billiards team. This team is only having modest success, This year was the 2nd With the sun finally shining after With a fantastic evening had Campbell. although the players are enjoying the experience heavy rains all day, Young Members by all, we are looking forward to Later in the evening, members nonetheless. One of the players, David Chigwidden, annual Young Members & their guests flocked to Kooyong's hosting our next young members were astonished by the sudden is seen in action in the photograph. Garden Party as part of iconic lawn and enjoyed an evening event -The Yarrayong Ball appearance of a Father Christmas of cocktails and entertainment. (in association with Royal South with a voice remarkably similar the off-court festivities Yarra Tennis Club) in August. TIPS ON It was destined to be an event of to our Tuesday evening Director Stay tuned for further details! Terry Crawford. TECHNIQUE at Kooyong's Priceline all class with guests entering via the red carpet and special guest, Lucy Hammill 2015 got under way with One of the hardest shots in snooker Pharmacy Classic. DJ Generik contributing to the President intermediate bridge lessons given is when you have to bridge over a by Monday afternoon Director ball or balls to strike the cue ball. lively environment. Stephen Lester on the subjects Charlie Chafe's bridge hand of Planning Declarer Play and is shown in the close-up Fourth Suit Forcing, each of photo; this is how to bridge which were attended by more over balls to strike the cue than 45 members. Further ball. Spread your fingers lessons (on Jacoby 2NT and as widely as possible to form Slam Bidding) will be held a firm base, keep the bridge during March. very still, and hit down on the Stephen will also be running a 6 cue ball, keeping the cue as flat week course of Beginner lessons as possible even so. Always aim on Monday mornings, starting on in the middle of the cue ball, so 13th April. Any member wishing that swerve is not imparted to the to join this group should contact white ball. Also hit the cue ball as Moira Righetti (0413 940 655 or softly as you dare. [email protected]). QUOTE OF THE MONTH LEFT: A lot of people think international relations Ladies at YM party (from left to right): Caitlin Chambers, Emma Hays is like a game of chess. But it's not a game (YM Committee member), of chess, where people sit quietly, thinking Emma Ross-Edwards, Annie Salter, Lily Shelmerdine

out their strategy, taking their time between ABOVE: moves. It's more like a game of billiards, YM party on lawn - KLTC grass courts with a bunch of balls clustered together. Madeleine Albright – United States Secretary of State (1997–2001)

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Royal Children's Hospital Auxiliary

The Annual General Meeting for the Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary was held at Kooyong on Monday the 16th of February 2015 with our special guests, Robin Anderson, President of RCH Auxiliaries in attendance and our new Patron of the Auxiliary, Lisa Carew, wife of our President, Peter Carew.

Also present were two new a well-stocked stall – all hand made by Committee members – Denise Bartlett Phyllis George and raising a sum of and Genevieve Barnett, who were $400. Congratulations Phyllis! warmly welcomed. The total sum for the day resulted It was an important occasion for many in a profit of around $13,000. of our regular Committee Members who Congratulations to Lyn and Joan for received long service badges. their great organisational skills in running the tournament and to the We commenced our fundraising for 2015 remainder of my Committee for with the Priceline Classic in January. their hard work. Understandably, the weather was rather unkind but we hope to raise a small My sincere thanks also goes to Chris profit after some refunds have been Brown, Cedric Mason, the Pro Shop, finalised.Next was our ever-popular Chris Goulding and all the Kooyong staff Ladies Doubles Grass Tournament. We for their great co-operation in helping to had a full complement of 300 ladies, fine make this day such a great success. weather, a very successful raffle and

2015 DATES FOR OUR COMMITTEE FOR THE DIARY 2015 IS AS FOLLOWS: Monday 20th April Patron – Lisa Carew Card Day in the Kooyong Room President – Marie Devereux Sunday 26th July Vice President - Ann Marie Coghlan Christmas in July Lunch Secretary – Caroline Hill Ass. Secretary – Joan Layet Monday 14th September I do thank all these ladies for their Treasurer – Carmel Quinn Card Day in the Kooyong Room continuing support and I look forward Ass. Treasurer – Mary Hoban to another great year working together Friday 16th October Committee Members – Lyn Wheat, Edna for our great hospital. Trivia Night Lavell, Thais Mear, Mary Galvin, Pam We hope members and their friends Hoyle, Denise Cosgriff, Denise Bartlett, Marie Devereux can join us for these events. Genevieve Barnett, Jean Burgess President COURTSIDE – APRIL 2015 35

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2014 Christmas Function in The Racquet Club Featuring Wines by Dominique Portet Health clubNEWS On behalf of the Wine & Food Canapés Society committee, I extend a Duck rillettes served warm welcome for members and in a cone with onion jam guests to join us at our events Panko crumbed prawns Participating in a group exercise class is YULIYA KUZMINA - POWER PILATES during this year. with lime aioli a great way to challenge your perceived THURSDAY 6.30PM limitations, and encouragement from an 2015 EVENTS NV Dominique Portet instructor and workout buddies can Brut Rosé, Yarra valley, Vic. Please make a note in your diary for these dates really help to keep you on track. Your hard work will be rewarded with several Thursday 19 Mar: ‘Tastes of South Entrée Australia’ – Racquet Club great benefits including improved Hot smoked salmon nicoise with cardiovascular fitness, toning up, Friday 29 May: Melbourne Savage Club gruyere cheese croquette, strength and endurance improvement, Friday 17 July: ‘One Chef and Three Tomato confit, saffron aioli weight loss, and stress relief. New faces Sommeliers’ - Kooyong Room & shaved asparagus are always welcome and exercise is definitely more fun when you work out Thursday 15 Oct: External Venue TBC 2013 Dominique Portet together, so get involved! Saturday 12 Dec: Christmas Function MEMBERSHIP OF WINE Sauvignon Blanc, Yarra Valley, Vic. & FOOD SOCIETY & Winemaker’s dinner - Kooyong Room 2014 Dominique Portet ‘Fontaine’ Next expansion of our program will Our new instructor, Yulika is a Established in the early 70’s, this Rosé Yarra Valley / Pyrénées be in April with the launch of a new former Russian gymnast and a 2014 CHRISTMAS FUNCTION special Social Group has been very “Power Pilates” class, 6.30 PM Thursday swimmer. She has been trained IN THE RACQUET CLUB active with membership almost Palate Cleanser evenings, beginning on 16th April, 2015. by the world renowned Stott Pilates. FEATURING WINES BY doubling in recent years. The first class on the 16th April 6.30 pm Ruby grapefruit & Campari sorbet Yulika has been teaching Pilates for DOMINIQUE PORTET Details of our events and membership is complimentary to all members. 3 years in Australia, Europe and To accommodate demand with our application form can be found on the Main Course Power Pilates is a fantastic workout Asia. Yulika has a true love of Pilates increased membership, last year we Kooyong Website under Members for improving muscle strength, weight and brings great passion and held our Christmas Function on two Groups, Wine & Food Society. Provincial roasted & braised It is inspiring to see an increase excitement to her classes. The class lamb: herb crusted rack & braised loss, overall body toning and flexibility. consecutive weeks in the Racquet Club We hold five functions each year, at is open to all ages, beginners are shoulder with zucchini flower in Members working hard to It is an ideal training program to with identical menu and wines served Kooyong and different venues of interest welcome and no previous Pilates pissaladiere, parsnip purée, shelled improve performance in tennis, golf, on both nights. arranged by the committee, with guests achieve their strength & weight experience is required. peas & crumbed black pudding swimming, running or other sports. On Thursday 27 November, Ben able to attend as numbers allow. loss goals at Kooyong Health Portet, winemaker and young gun of 2012 Dominique Portet Cabernet Power Pilates will improve your Members interested in weight loss, the industry shared his immense wine 2015 WFS COMMITTEE: Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, Vic. Club. There is a vibrant uplifting endurance and minimize recovery strength and conditioning, injury knowledge. On Thursday 4 December, President: Christine Johnson 2012 Dominique Portet Shiraz, energy within the health club. time from medical or sporting injuries. rehabilitation, general fitness, his debonair father, Dominique Portet, Vice President: Ken Wheat Pilates conditioning can significantly or personal training. Contact Health Heathcote, Vic. Making the most of the fabulous founder of this famous winery shared Secretary: Marie Pernat improve your tennis game in terms of Club Manager Michael Kull on facilities here at the Health Club, his lifetime of experience and wisdom. Treasurer: Milton Dickins Side Dishes power, precision and reducing injuries. 0419 003 762 / 9822 3333. Committee Members: Robin Daubeny, we have already expanded our group Both were high successful functions Steamed green baby beans Margot McCluskey, Sarah Patterson, exercise program with the launch combining excellent wines with an with Yarra Valley Persian fetta Graham Schmidt of our new class “Total Body Tone” amazing culinary display - many thanks & pomegranate 9.30 AM Wednesday mornings. If you’re to Dominique and Ben for their We look forward to welcoming you Heirloom tomato salad with looking to get fit and tone up then the contribution. to an exciting year of great wine, food fresh basil & buffalo mozzarella Total Body Tone class is for you. The Our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation and camaraderie with fellow members, class runs every week on a Wednesday guests and friends. to Patrice Renaudin, Chris Goulding and Dessert morning at 9:30 AM and is a great way all the Kooyong team for their passion, Christine Johnson to meet other members and the perfect Elderflower mirror cake with creativity and exemplary service at these President alternative to exercising on your own honey & thyme roasted apricots, events. A copy of the menu and wines is in the gym. praline & vanilla champagne sorbet printed here to tantalize your taste buds! 2010 Vendanges Tardives The class provides a total body (Late Harvest) Sauvignon Blanc, workout including body and free Yarra Valley, Vic weight training circuits tailored to both beginners and advanced fitness levels. Coffee, Tea and Petit Fours Each exercise can be modified to suit your own abilities. The particular focus of the class is on improving muscular endurance and strength and its aerobic element also makes it ideal for improving cardiovascular fitness and HEALTH CLUB TOTAL BODY TONE CLASS - WEDNESDAY 9.30AM weight loss.

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SUNDAY SUNDAY FRIDAY 10th 24th 29th May Mother’s Day Social Committee – Mixed Champions’ Buffet Lunch Doubles Round Robin Dinner

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MONDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY 13th 17th 24th 26th Kooyong 50 Year Wine and Food Society President’s RCH Christmas in Let the function rooms at Kooyong be Member’s Lunch 1Chef 3 Sommeliers Dinner Lunch July Lunch your first choice for your wedding in 2015. Offering spectacular views of the grass courts and gardens, our well appointed rooms open onto spacious terraces, providing the perfect place to welcome guests to enjoy canapés and drinks to commence your Wedding Reception Kooyong’s exceptional food and service continues to provide a wonderful experience Go to the website www.kooyong.com.au for many newlyweds, with the courts and grounds forming a stunning backdrop for some fantastic photographic memories. for a full list of 2015 events at Kooyong. For booking enquiries and to find out more about our Wedding and Function Packages, contact Functions Manager Rachael Whitelaw at the Club on 9822 3333. 38 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2015 WELCOME TO South Yarra BMW Sales Finance Service SOUTH YARRA BMW. Parts EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE.

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