Milton-Ulladulla District Association Inc P O Box 193 Ulladulla NSW 2539 Editor: Val Crook. Phone: 4454 4160 Email: [email protected] Volume 4, Issue 58 Website: mudta.com January 2011 Club Email: [email protected] Club Secretary: Val Crook Phone: 4454 4160

Deadline for next Tattler—25 February 2011 Printed with the assistance of Office National Ulladulla

2011 ULLADULLA SUMMER GAMES WORKING BEE SENIORS TOURNAMENT SATURDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2011 BIRTHDAY ROLL CALL Best wishes to all February Birth- Entries have now closed for this annual tournament and If you could give an hour or two to day Celebrators and special wishes we have 192 players entered from around the state from to all big “0” days help clean up the centre in prepara- as far away as Coffs Harbour, along with many of our tion for the Seniors Tournament it friends from Sydney and the ACT. 2nd Jane Kent would be very much appreciated. Some excellent singles matches have been scheduled for 3rd Debbie McDonald Friday 11 Feb. commencing at 11.30am. Throughout the Gardening and cleaning are the main 4th Robert Harper weekend men’s, ladies and mixed doubles will be con- requirements so could you bring 6th Diana Dodd tested and some of ’s top senior players, who your garden tools, gloves, hats, sun- have represented at international level, will be compet- screen, brooms, buckets, etc. Pauline McIlveen ing. 9th Ollie Barrington Please consider volunteering your time in the Starting time is 1pm, and you may canteen or at the Saturday night BBQ. Volun- like to have a set or Sharon Cowley teering can be a very rewarding experience two of tennis with Gordon Hams and can also be a lot of fun. the club members Greg Lord Donations of cakes and slices would also be appreciated. social group. After- Ring Sharyn Sheehy if you can help in this regard. noon tea will be 10th Mary-Lou Barclay 4455 3817 supplied. Val Crook 12th Maureen Mennie A NEW YEAR BEGINS 13th William Clarke

Welcome back members to a new year of tennis and a particular welcome to all new mem- 14th Jill Gumley bers. We hope you enjoy the benefits of the club and take part in the many activities we 15th Peg Noble have planned. 18th Bruce Leonard Besides the usual competitions that will kick off in February, there are also social groups looking for extra players. See contact names and numbers on page 3 of this Tattler. 19th Ruth Hack

Some of the events we have planned are listed here but the dates are tentative at this stage. Ben McGinness Be sure to read all the notices on the Noticeboard for updates and check out the tennis 22nd June Moran (70) news in The Times newspaper each week. If you wish to play in any of the events make sure 26th Linda Johnston you put your name and telephone number on the lists when they go up. 27th Dorothy Gerzanics Feb. 11-13 Seniors Summer Games Tourn. July 1-17 School Holidays Mar. 6 Junior Development Series U’dulla July 16-19 Optus Junior Tourn. Mar. 13 MUDTA Re-Union Day July 23-24 Junior Club C’ships. RETRACTION Mar. 16 Primary Schools Regional Trials (plus July 31 & Aug 1 if needed) Apr. 8 – 26 School Holidays Aug. 13-14 Senior Club C’ships Sincere apologies to Anne Morley Apr. 22 - 26 Easter & Anzac Day Holidays (plus Aug 13-14 if needed). who I listed as turning 60 in January May 15 President/Secretary’s Day Sept. 18 4 Way Match B/Bay May - 22 Ladies Charity Day Nov. 4-6 South Pacific Open 2011. In fact she turned 59 in Decem- June 26 South East Region JDS U’dulla Dec. 20 - School Holidays ber 2010 and still has another 11 months to go to reach the 60 mile- DEEPEST SYMPATHY stone. Sorry Anne, you look so young Condolences are extended to the following we really have no idea how old you members who have lost loved ones recently. are so here’s some roses for you to

Bev & John Magee Sylvia Fuller make up. For all your business needs Chris Welsh Rob & Jane Gilkes David & Antoinette Prendergast Diane Farmilo 44 Deering Street, Ulladulla. NSW 2539

Email: [email protected] Be not burdened with times of sorrow Tel: (02) 4455 5873 I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow Fax: (02) 4455 5863 My life’s been full, I savoured much; Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. MONDAY LADIES COMP. MONDAY NIGHT MIXED COMP—FINALS DEC. 2010 COMMENCING MONDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2011

Div. 1 Result from Grand Final Dec 2010 Watts defeated Meades 4 sets Team 1: Shelley Young, Linda Johnston, Rhonda Shuttle to 2 and 2 games difference. Team 2: Kerri Cassidy, Rhonda Rowland, Alicia Millard Team 3: Deb Loves, Pauline McIlveen, Sandra Crimmins Team 4: Therese Lahiff, Vicki Dunn, Julie Forster Team 5: Val Crook, Anne Morley, Lee Dickson Team 6: Barb Longworth, Maureen Mennie, Kerrie Solomon Reserves: Bev Magee, Wendy O’Brien, Sharon Cowley, Katrina Wooden, Dell Thompson, Di Farmilo, Sonia Batman, Robyn Sawyer.

Div. 2 Team 1: Santi Mack, Robyn Potts, Jenny Rutherford Team 2: Sharyn Sheehy, Mary Oliver, Rowena Martin Team 3: Jan Shalhoub, Deb Cooper, Tammy Jensen Team 4: Sharon Rowen, Ruby Ellul, Jenny Beasley Team 5: Chris Kirby, Joan Clough, Jo Fox Winners: Will Isles, Steve Watts, Chris Welsh & Scott Castlenoble. Team 6: Mel Evans, Jenny Donohue, Pauline Proctor Team 7: Margaret Rasmussen, Sue Pascoe, Bev King.

Reserves: Joy Pryce, Pia Farmilo.

Div. 3 Team 1: Michiko Croft, Melissa McLachlan, Debbie McDonald Team 2: Claire Milner, Cindy McKenzie, Belinda Strong Team 3: Jill deFriend, Rhonda DiPietro, Lisa Gunn Team 4: Melissa Charles, Gaye Wardleworth, Peg Noble Team 5: Jill Gumley, Joy Halstead, Jenny Richards Team 6: Larraine Dunn, Denise O’Connor, Erin Johnson Team 7: Sue Perrin, Sylvia Fuller, Susie Greentree. Reserves:Hilary Neal, Julie O’Toole, Karen Corrin, Krishna Curran Runners up: Rick Turk, Ken Andriske, Adam Meades & George Nielson

RESULTS FROM LADIES COMP FINALS DEC 2010 All enquires relating to next Monday night comp. should be directed to Glenn Adams, 4454 0478 Div 1 Team Young (Shelley Young, Maureen Mennie, Pauline Ken Andriske, 4455 1406 McIlveen & Lee Dickson), Val Crook substituting for Maureen, or Ron Dixon 4455 2289 defeated Team Lahiff (Therese Lahiff, Deb Loves, Rhonda Rowland and Rhonda Shuttle). The Lahiff team was hit strongly with injuries and Deb moved to No. 1 with Wendy O’Brien coming in at No. 2. Kerrie Solomon stood in for Rhonda Row- land. Deb led the team to an early lead but it was left to Val and Lee to take the last set and a win to Young by 2 games.

Div 2 Team Millard (Alicia Millard, Joan Clough & Bev King) Defeated Team Shalhoub (Jan Shalhoub, Mel Evans & Jenny Beasley) with Chris Kirby filling in for Jan who was holidaying in Egypt. Chris played brilliantly and led the team to only go down by 2 games. Div 2 Winners: Alicia Millard, Joan Clough, & Div 2 Runners up: Chris Kirby, Mel Evans & Bev King Jenny Beasley Div 3 Team Martin (Rowena Martin, Claire Milner & Denise O’Connor) defeated Team Jensen (Tammy Jensen, Melissa Charles & Joy Halstead. Once again the sets were even, and Martin’s team winning by 2 games.

Selectors Awards went to: Div 1 Lee Dickson, Div 2 Mel Evans and Div 3 Sylvia Fuller.

A great day’s tennis was had by all followed by an excellent lunch and presentation of trophies.

Div 3 Winners: Denise O’Connor Div 3 Runners up: Joy Halstead, Claire Milner & Rowena Martin. Melissa Charles & Tammy Jensen

THURSDAY NIGHT LADIES COMP. COMMENCING THURSDAY 3 FEB 2011

Team 1: Jenny Donohue, Julie Hoskin, Kim Waters. Team 2: Katherine Turk, Jackie Harvey, Carolyn Tomlinson For all enquires Team 3: Mel Evans, Sharon Wilson, Ros Unger for Thursday Team 4: Vicki Dunn, Mary-Lou Barclay, Deb McDonald Night Ladies Team 5: Jan Shalhoub, Sonya Limbrick, Simone Scott Comp. contact Div 1 Winners Val Crook, Lee Dickson, Pauline McIlveen & Shelley Young Team 6: Sue Pascoe, Cindy McKenzie, Saleena Harvey Sue Pascoe on Team 7: Lainie Anderson, Cheryl Bruffey, Trish Anderson 4455 3189 Team 8: Joanne Simon, Carolyn Stobie, Kyla Hargraves Team 9: Jenny Beasley, Sue Perrin & Leanne Colley Team 10: Michiko Croft, Tammy Jensen, Robyn Cox.

Results from previous comp. Unfortunately, due to wet weather on the nights set down for the semis and finals the matches were unable to be played. Winners and Runners up were decided on first past the post at the end of the comp. Congratulations to first place getters Mel Evans, Michiko Croft and Joanne Simon and runners up Maxine Smith, Sonya Limbrick and Saleena Harvey. Div 1 Runners up: Kerrie Solomon, Rhonda Shuttle, Rhonda Rowland & Most Improved Trophy went to Saleena Harvey. Wendy O’Brien Highest Average Trophy went to Mel Evans. Well done girls. CALENDAR OF EVENTS MORE SOCIAL TENNIS FOR YOU SUNDAY SENIORS Contact names, telephone numbers, etc. for these OVER 35’s events ring Val Crook on 4454 4160 Would you like to play social tennis on Friday morning? Sunday Seniors tennis is in need of MUDTA more players as numbers have been

Feb 11-13 Ulladulla Summer Games Seniors Tournament dwindling. Just turn up at 1.00pm on any Mar 6 Junior Development Series Ulladulla Commencing time 8am. Cost $5. Sunday to have an enjoyable afternoon Mar 13 MUDTA Re-Union Day Tennis for all ages. Morning tea provided. for the small cost of $5.00 . Mar 16 Primary Schools Regional Trials Or perhaps Sunday afternoon at 4pm Lots of laughs, mixed talent and skills SENIORS would suit you better. Cost $5 and after- are guaranteed. Tea and coffee sup- Feb 11-13 Ulladulla Summer Games noon tea provided. plied.

Feb 25-27 Port Macquarie Seniors—National Ranking In both instances contact Shane Visitors to Ulladulla are always Mar 4-6 Walcha Seniors or Pam on 4454 1759 or welcome! Mar 5-6 Grenfell Teams 0409 126 489 0430 870 290 Mar 18-20 Lismore Seniors Mar 25-27 Raymond Terrace Seniors—National Ranking TUESDAY MORNING SOCIAL SATURDAY ARVO SOCIAL JUNIORS Mar 6 Junior Development Series Ulladulla All club members are invited to play Mar 16 Primary Schools Regional Trials at Ulladulla. Lynne advises regular Tuesday morning social tennis at the complex every social is in full swing. Commencing time Saturday afternoon commencing at 9.00am, finish around lunch time. Arrive TENNIS BALLS 1.00pm. any time during the morning, catering to

all levels of play. Cost is $5 for the morn- This is an informal get together and Robyn Potts is now the custodian of the club’s tennis ball supplies. ing’s tennis and tea/coffee supplied. you may have to organise the sets for All competition organisers, social groups and court hirers should yourselves if no Committee person is contact Robyn for your supplies. Visitors to Ulladulla are wel- come to come along and join in attendance. Can of 3 new balls $10. Can of 4 new balls $13. Can of in. There are always a few regu- 4 used balls $5.50. Robyn’s phone number is 4455 4424 lars and a plate of goodies to For further enquires contact share is always welcome.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH Lynne Hill on 4455 3369 or George Holland on Cost is $5 for the afternoon. They say it takes a minute to find a 4454 0275 Visitors welcome.

special person, an hour to appreciate PROFILE PATRICK RAFTER them, a day to love them, but then an THE LAST OF OUR SERVE & VOLLEYERS? was born on 28 December 1972 in Mt. Isa, entire life to forget them. Queensland. He won the men’s singles at the US Open on two occasions.

Pat started to play in the professional league in 1997 JOKE OF THE MONTH beginning in the , where he got to the semi -finals. Later in the year he won the US Open, having as LITTLE JOHNNY opponents Greg Rudeski, and Andre A new teacher was trying to make use of Agassi. Since 1992 when it was won by , her psychology courses. She started her no other non-American had won it until Pat. He finished class by saying, ‘Everyone who thinks they’re 1997 ranked as No. 1 in the world. stupid, stand up!’ After a few seconds, Little One year later, in 1998, Pat won two ATP Masters series in Cincinnati and Toronto Johnny stood up. The teacher said, ‘Do you when he defeated and . Following these titles he won think you’re stupid, Johnny?’ ‘No, ma’am, the US Open warm up tournament in Long Island, New York. That year he reached but I hate to see you standing there all by the US Open’s finals and won the title again, defeating . He donated yourself!’ his prize money to the Starlight Children’s Foundation and has since launched his own charity that raises funds and distributes them to worthy children’s causes each year. In 1998 Pat won six tournaments in total and finished the year at No. 4 in the world.

Johnny’s kindergarten class was on a In 2002 he was awarded . field trip to their local police station where they saw pictures tacked to a BALL MACHINE WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY MORE TENNIS? bulletin board of the 10 most wanted criminals. One of the youngsters pointed If you would like to practise Monday Ladies Comp. Pauline 4454 1495 to a picture and asked if it really was the on the club’s ball machine, Monday Night Mixed Comp Ken 4455 1406 , photo of a wanted person. ‘Yes’, said the just ask a Committee person Glen 4454 0478 or Ron 4455 2289 policeman. ‘The detectives want very badly to capture him. Tuesday Morning Mixed Social Lynne 4455 3369 to get it out of the shed for or just turn up at 9.00am Johnny asked, ‘Why didn’t you keep him when you took his you. Wednesday Morn. Mixed Social Clubhouse 4455 4593 picture?’ Wednesday Night Mixed Social Alicia 4454 2418 Of course this can only hap- Thursday Night Ladies Comp Sue 4455 3189 pen if a Committee person is Friday Morning Mixed Social—8am Pam 4454 1759 Johnny watched, fascinated, as his mother smoothed cold in attendance unless prior Saturday Morning Junior Comp Kerrie 4455 5064 cream on her face. ‘Why do you do that, mommy?’ he booking is made. or Vicki 4454 0950 Saturday Morning Beginners Luke 0420 976 696 asked. ‘To make myself beautiful,’ said his mother, who then Saturday Afternoon Mixed Social turn up at 1.00pm began removing the cream with a tissue. ‘What’s the matter, Contact Sunday Afternoon Seniors (Over 35)turn up at 1.00pm asked Johnny ‘Giving up?’ Val Crook Sunday Afternoon Social—4pm Pam 4454 1759 4454 4160, or Vicki Sydenham Anyone with enquiries should phone any of 4454 0950 these people.

For general court hire come on up to the pro shop area at the courts and follow the instruc- tions for court hire. MUDTA JUNIOR BRANCH NEWS Contact Kerrie Sponsored by Baker’s Delight & Video Ezy 4455 5064 for Start Time: 8.15am for 8.30 start. Cost $5 per week. All players must be registered members of MUDTA, all Junior for insurance reasons and to take advantage of benefits for junior members. competition Annual Fee $30. information.

TEAMS FOR COMPETITION COMMENCING 5 FEBRUARY 2011 Division 1 Team 1: Shaylee Sydenham, Wade Veness & Jarrah Morgan. Phone: 0420 976 696 Team 2: Mathew Harvey, Brittany Anderson & Ben Cooke Team 3: Mitchell Sydenham, Brady Meyers & Dimitri Kalderimis. During school terms, Luke will conduct the following coaching ses- Team 4: Nick Heath, Christie Barry & Dylan Lugg. sions: Team 5: Nicholas Armand, Aiden Foreman & Ben Chee. Introduction to Tennis 8.30-9.15am Saturday morning Reserves: Harrison Scott (1), Stephen Graham(1), Kate Solomon (1) 5 week course. $5 per session

Tim Curry (2). Slightly Advanced Group 9.15-10.00am Saturday morning.—$5 per session (term fee payable in advance). Division 2 Team 1 Tylar Harrison, Drew Sydenham & Ty Pleasance. Group & Private Coaching for all abilities during the week. Team 2 Renae Anderson, Alex Bonser & Bradley O’Neill. Get in early to be included as classes fill up quickly. Team 3 Brett Ingold, Casey Anderson & Kyle Melrose. Team 4 Josh Bunting, Anton Willett & Bailey Anderson. School holiday clinics are also conducted so keep an eye out for the Team 5 Tyler Thoroughgood, Jenna Mack & Brett Chambers. dates as holidays become near. Reserves: Liam Schubert (1), Jordan Cassidy (2), Aaron Davis (2), Max Zappas (3). GIVE LUKE A CALL

Division 3 He is a fantastic Professional Coach Team 1 Cameron Latta & Nicholas Pheeney. Team 2 Nathan O’Neill & Tyler Evans. TENNIS TIP—LIVE BALL DRILLS: Team 3 Caitlin Bonser & Andrea Kalderimis. SERVE & RETURN Team 4 Riley Hansen & Harrison Punnett. Team 5 Caleb Howe & Jasmine Gunn. Players today need to spend more time on the serve and return. Reserves: Jessica Watkins-Quinn (2) Elissa Cassidy (2) Why? It’s simple, if you can’t serve and you can’t return, you can’t play. Regardless of how well you hit ground strokes or , you Division 4 need to be able to start the point effectively in order to be success- Team 1 India Shaw & Jane Kent ful. is arguably the best returner of all time. The rea- Team 2 Olivia McCann & Aaron Verhoeven. son that he was so good at these facets of the game is that he spent Team 3 Candice Gumley & James O’Connor time working on them. Team 4 Lachlan Hare & Troy Payne Team 5 Josh Gunn & Paris Thoroughgood One of the biggest problems students have with both the serve and return is that they tend to go backward rather than forward. An Reserves: Kye Farmilo (1), Nathan Perrin (2), Mikayla Cross (2) effective first serve will have a toss that is out in front and leads the Dan Fisher (2), Lachlan Havelka (2). player into the court. Often times a player has a toss that goes

behind their head, leading them backward. Also, many players will Welcome to all our new junior members. We hope you enjoy your tennis try to recover too quickly after the serve which forces them to go and the chance to make some new friends. As tennis is a team sport it is backward during the actual serve and not commit to the shot. very important that you turn up every week to support your team. If you have to have a day off make sure you contact a reserve player to take The returner should be moving forward to attack the ball with little your place. If unable to do so let Kerrie know as soon as you can. Don’t to no backswing. Occasionally, when facing a big server you may leave it to Friday night or Saturday morning. Please remember to bring a want to back up a bit to give yourself some more time to see the hat, drink bottle and sunscreen and be correctly dressed for comfort. ball, but you should still be moving forward into the return.

You must report into the clubhouse at 8.15am ready to start play by Here’s a drill to do where you can alternately work on moving 8.30am. Your fees are to be paid before taking to the courts. Divisions 1 & forward on both the serve and return: 2 have a parent duty team each week so parents please be aware of when Player A is the server on one side, while player B is the returner on it is your turn as help is needed to collect money, cleaning up and manning the opposite side. Player A must serve and volley to player B using the canteen. only the crosscourt section of the court. Player B must start with Divisions 3 & 4 are our beginners and where possible parents should help his/her feet positioned on the baseline and return the ball out on court with their children (even if you are not a tennis player) by crosscourt while moving forward to the net to Player A. Then the ball-boying, encouraging and offering assistance to learn the game of tennis. point is played out crosscourt with both players at the net. Player A will serve until either players reaches 11 points and then the players If it has been raining, and you are in doubt that tennis is on, check by phoning the clubhouse about 8.05am as our courts drain very quickly and will switch. The server will become the returner and the returner very rarely do we have to cancel. will become the server. The game will then continue on until one player wins by reaching 21 points.

FREE TENNIS You may be thinking, “Hey, I am not a server and volleyer”. It Did you know that by being a member of the tennis club, juniors can play doesn’t matter if you never come to the net during a match. Learn- tennis free of charge. This is to encourage them to practise as often as ing to serve and volley or return and volley will help your serves they can. They can hit with other junior members, or one parent or adult and returns because it will teach you to move forward with both club member. It is not intended to be a free day out for the whole family. shots. Also, it will help you pick up the ball earlier on the return As long as the courts are not being used by paying hirers then they can hit making it easier to play against big servers. for as long as they want to but must give up the court if a paying customer arrives and there are no other courts available. So spend some time on the serve and return, because in today’s game, you need to do both effectively to be All players must be a junior club member which costs $30 for the financial a winner. year. This is very important for insurance reasons and your membership also entitles you to attend the Annual Xmas party free of charge.

Coaching is a faster way to improving your child’s game, why not contact club coach Luke Jane for information on coaching classes.