THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 31 AUGUST 2012
THE KOOYONG INTERNATIONAL
New 50 Year Members Inducted THE KOOYONG Australia’s Matt Karwalski Cover: New Zealand’s Amanda Landers-Murphy Photos courtesy Tobias Titz INTERNATIONAL lite squash players from Second went to New Zealand’s Amanda The play off match for third and fourth Argentina, Malaysia, New Landers-Murphy while compatriot Kylie prize was a fantastic match between Zealand, France, Switzerland Lindsay finished in third place and Gonzolo Miranda (ranked number 1 in E and Australia converged on Kooyong’s Melody Francis was fourth. Argentina) and Australia’s Rex Hedrick. Kooyong for the inaugural Kooyong International. Melody was injured in her second Both players attacked from the round match and did not play on the beginning, long rallies and fantastic Held as a prelude to the Victorian final day and we were fortunate to shots resulted in a crowd pleasing Open, the event had prize money equal have Sarah Cardwell available and match and Gonzolo was able to keep to that of the Victorian Open and we she gave Delia a run for her money his nose in front and eventually won a have to thank major sponsor John Link in the final. highly skilful and entertaining match. from Link Pumps for his contribution to the event. Winner of the men’s event was Those who were fortunate enough to Australia’s Matt Karwalski, who is witness this match had watched The round robin format was played currently ranked 60 in the world. something special. over three days with four males and four females competing for first prize. Matt was seeded second in this event The tournament was a huge success and was playing Campbell Grayson, and a great lead in for the Victorian Kooyong members and visitors were from New Zealand, for first prize on Open for all of the players involved treated to some fantastic squash with the final day. and will no doubt grow in stature in all of the players being highly ranked the next few years. on the World Tour. At two rubbers, all in a match where Matt had come from behind, Campbell The event concluded with a cocktail Winner of the ladies event, from pulled a calf muscle and was restricted party and the presentations and Malaysia, was world number 20 Delia in his movements. could become a much sought after Arnold, who completed the round robin preparation by all the top players event undefeated. Campbell had already done enough to visiting in the future. take out second prize in the round robin event.
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ISSUE NUMBER 31 AUGUST 2012
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. This year the Kooyong Lawn 489 Glenferrie Road Tennis Club celebrates its This year we are celebrating two • Several players have moved on from Kooyong VIC 3144 120th year and to mark this milestone birthdays at Kooyong. A the Foundation nursery into the Phone: (03) 9822 3333 occasion a gala dinner has Fax: (03) 9822 5248 quick glance at our crest reveals that Australian Institute of Sport program. been planned for the evening this year is the 120th birthday of the Website: www.kooyong.com.au • Scholarship players have won more Email: [email protected] of Friday 19th October. club itself, but it is another important birthday that I would like to recognise in than 35 National titles, including a remarkable 11 singles and doubles ?NG
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New 50 Year Members Inducted
t was great to see the Hoyle, Timothy Dixon, John and is another former Pennant growing group of 50 year Parker, John Taubman, Ian and squash player to join this Imembers at the Club come Pittman and Diana Wymond. elite company. along to celebrate another large 500 game squash legend David Also amongst the group are group being inducted into this Temple is welcomed into this some of the Club’s regular and illustrious category. group and has well and truly most committed social players. 26 members entered this very earned it the hard way. The social side of the Club elite group who have enjoyed Playing that many games of makes Kooyong a very special 50 wonderful years as member squash is an amazing feat in place to be around is one of of this great Club and have no itself but add to that all the the reasons for its continued doubt seen many changes over squash suppers he has enjoyed success and growth. the years. here at the Club and you can It’s the members that make the The new inductees were: understand why he has done it Club the place that it is and Michael King David Temple, the hard way. the friendships they share have Jane Hume, Barry Brennan, Former ‘A’ Grade Pennant hopefully made their time as a Nanette Owen, Patrick player Michael King also joins member so worthwhile. Hogan, Phillip Simon, David some of his contemporaries as Kew, Douglas Derham, Otto Congratulations to all of the new 50 a 50 year member of the Club Ash, Andrew Forgas, Patricia year members and we hope that and is often seen still enjoying a Anderson, Norma Riley, Neville you continue to enjoy many more hit on the courts. Houghton, Yvonne Dunstan, years with your friends at the Club. Michael King, Graham Swann, Barry Brennan served as a Margaret Penfold, Rhonda Club Representative on the Hoelter, Elisabeth Krien, Pamela LTAV Council for many years 506 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 7 KOOYONG NEWS Club Championships
Congratulations again Great servants of the Club at all levels, several National titles under his belt as to all our winners from both sit well amongst our former well as an Oceania Junior Championship. the Club Championships champions and will no doubt be proud of their achievements over many years. Another fantastic name added to the honour boards at Kooyong is Sarah and those awarded Daniel started here in Grade 1 more Cardwell who joins her famous mother, than 10 years ago and was part of the Vicki Cardwell, as well as five time world trophies on the night! Club’s first State Grade winning team at champion Sarah Fitz-Gerald to have the end of 2002. won the Club’s women’s squash championship. He went on to spend four years at Oklahoma State University in America Sarah has been honing her skills on the where he won numerous awards courts here at Kooyong for more than including Co-Freshman of the Year in seven years and joins a fantastic group of the Big 12 and in 2006 won ITA players to have won this title at the Club. All-American honours. She also continues to build her world Daniel came home and continued to ranking which currently sits at 57 after a represent the Club at the top level in semi final appearance at the Tasmanian Victoria despite carrying a niggling Open. elbow injury and was a huge part of last year’s National Tennis League The Club also honoured this year’s winning team. Bridge champions with the Open Club Champions Virgina Rugless and Joan It is great to see his name following Kermond, Restricted Club Champions directly after his good mate, David Shirley and Don Bowman and Penny Bidmeade, on the Honour Board at Purbrick Trophy winner Susan Everist the Club. congratulated on their achievements. Molly Polak began playing at Kooyong Other notable presentations were made in 2007 at just 12 years of age and to some of the Club’s rising stars played her first season in Grade 4 but including under 21 tennis champions quickly made the move to the highest Will Kneale and Romy Stephens. Club Champions grades at the Club. Daniel Byrnes Both are representing the Club in Grade and Molly Polak She has since been a mainstay of the 1 in Pennant and have their sights set Club’s top teams and success has on College tennis in America in the followed her with Molly’s teams having future. won the last two Premier League titles as well as the last State Grade title. A grade champion Daniel Nickels is another to keep an eye on in the future. The An Australian representative at Junior The fifteen year old fought through The Club again celebrated its Fed Cup level, Molly is a great team several tough situations to win the title champions in style when nearly person and success has followed her. and has a bright future ahead of him. 200 people gathered in the Kooyong Room for a fantastic dinner. She was again prominent in the Club’s It was also great to see Jessica Draper National Tennis League win last January win her first title at the Club in the B With a slight tweak to the format, at the Australian Open and will no doubt Grade singles and maybe we can the celebration built up throughout head to College in America when she convince her husband, Scott, to play in the night until we celebrated our four finishes school this year. the Open event next year. new Club Champions in both tennis and squash and our most recent In the squash it was great to see young We look forward to another big year of Bridge winners. Sam Ejtemai etch himself into history sporting achievements at the Club and here at the Club by becoming the the chance to celebrate them all in the Daniel Byrnes and Molly Polak have youngest ever winner of the men’s same style next year. played Pennant tennis at the Club for squash championship. many years but their wins in the Club 2012 Championships were well deserved Sam has been in impressive form since Champions’ Dinner and long overdue. arriving from Canada and now has
Club Championships
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Foundation Supporter Celebrates Milestone
One of the Kooyong Foundation’s most The Brunswick boys loved touring the country generous supporters, John Laidlaw, was tennis circuit, playing in tournaments in places Kooyong's joined by his tennis mates and other club like Corowa, Wangaratta, Shepparton and members to celebrate his 80th birthday with Albury-Wodonga. During those visits John a Kooyong luncheon. talked to local business leaders who were keen to develop industries and encouraged Destanee Club Chief Executive Chris Brown presented him to spread the Yakka empire into the bush. John with a birthday cake and a magnum of The result was two new plants in Wangaratta red wine to mark the occasion. His partners providing jobs for 250 workers, another in and opponents on the courts chipped in with Wodonga for 230 jobs and one in Shepparton mate’s girlfriend, who was going overseas AiavaTakes Out a bottle of Grange. with 180 employees. with her sister – Betty. John says he was “very John entertained his guests with a colourful taken with her” but she told him, “Her first When the Brunswick Club began to flounder account of his battles on the tennis and impression was that I drank too much!” and the clubhouse burned down, John and squash courts over the past 60-plus years his mates turned more of their attention to She was away for two years but when she and his long stint running Yakka, the leading Kooyong. As well as being a steady, canny returned John was quick to renew contact Longines Australian manufacturer of workwear. and highly-competitive tennis player, John and won her hand. During his time in the chair at Yakka – was also a top level exponent on the squash John is a strong supporter of junior tennis the company started by his father, David, in courts, playing for North Suburban. through his backing for the Kooyong the family home in Brunswick in the 1930s – His most cherished memory of those squash Foundation and he was delighted to be on John oversaw its development into a giant days was being a member of the team which hand at the Club Championships this year Future Aces enterprise employing around 2,000 people in defeated the Alma Club, led by the legendary when a budding Foundation star, 12 year old Australia and New Zealand and turning over world champion Geoff Hunt, in the Pennant Destanee Aiava, reached the final of the Open $340 million a year. John finally retired about Tournament At French Open Final. John and his mates built up a lead over Women’s Singles. three years ago, two years after Yakka was the other Alma players so their key man taken over by Pacific Brands. He has just returned from Wimbledon where he needed to extract just five points from Hunt in spent a lot of time watching the Australian juniors He began his serious and social tennis career the final match. Somehow he managed it and in action, including the runner-up in the Boys ooyong’s Destanee Aiava recently won the in earnest on the courts of the Victorian North Suburban had toppled a Hunt-led side Singles, Luke Saville, and the winners of the Longines Future Tennis Aces tournament at Railways Institute in Parkville in the late 1940s, for the first time in anyone’s memory! Boys Doubles, Andrew Harris and Nick Kyrgios. K Roland Garros, Destanee defeated Japan’s then switched to the thriving Brunswick John thanks tennis for providing some of the He liked what he saw but reserved special Haruna Arakawa 4-2 5-3 in the final of the U13 Tennis Club, once home of such tennis greats finest days of his life and even for finding his mention for the “Ken Rosewall backhand” that tournament, an event involving 16 of the best female as Frank Sedgman and Ashley Cooper. juniors from around the world. wife, Betty. They met at a farewell party for a he saw coming from Andrew Harris. At just twelve years of age, Destanee demonstrated impressive strength and determination on court and earned a spot in the final with several straight sets victories, including wins over Switzerland’s Luna Milovanovic (4-0 4-1) in the semis and over tournament favourite Paula Manjon from Spain in the quarters (5-3 4-2). The win secured Destanee the chance to team up with tennis legend Steffi Graf for an exhibition doubles match against her opponent in the final, Haruna Arakawa, and current world No.13 Sabine Lisicki of Germany. Destanee, who has been a Kooyong Fitzgerald scholarship holder for the past few years, said it was an amazing experience to win and a great honour to play alongside Longines ambassador and 22-time Grand Slam champion Graf. “I like playing on clay and I feel comfortable. It was exciting to be on court with Steffi.” Tennis Australia’s Head of Professional Tennis Todd Woodbridge said Destanee is a great athlete with a promising future. “As Australia’s top-ranked girl in her age group she’s had the chance to test herself against the best in the world and come out on top. It’s a fantastic result and hopefully the start of a successful career,” he said. As a result of reaching the final, Destanee will receive funding from Longines towards her tennis equipment for the next four years. Destanee continues to rise through the ranks at the Club and has had another outstanding Pennant season, this time in Grade 1, and we look forward to watching her have more success in the future.
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To meet emergency needs, several changes have been made around the club. An additional defibrillator has been installed in the pavilion, adding to one in the clubhouse. Around the courts, in the pavilion and in the clubhouse, large red signs draw attention to recently installed replacement emergency phones. The two-button units allow easy and quick emergency contact to the clubhouse, or where required, 000 directly. In case of any emergency, Members are asked to always contact the clubhouse so that assistance can be arranged. Staff first aid training is regularly updated and access to emergency services will be arranged if required.
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There is now an opportunity for members to Ziryab knew how to play chess but got board game played by many for fun and by play chess at Kooyong. himself into some kind of trouble at the court some seriously in various competitions. and was sent into exile. If, like us, you are interested in developing A few of the rules for the game were modified your mind, come and join the small and He travelled for a while in North Africa, over the years to make the game faster and enthusiastic group in the Members’ Lounge. eventually settling in the Islamic court in more interesting. Andalusia in southern Spain. The atmosphere seems to us to be just One such modification concerns the right for spending a pleasant hour or two It was around the year 812 that Ziryab is increased power of the queen. in the company of friends – what could be said to have arranged for a group of priests This happened during the 15th and 16th more inviting?! to be brought from India to teach chess to centuries and it probably reflects the change members of the court in Spain. HISTORY OF CHESS in society attitudes reflecting the emergence It was from there that the game spread to of a few powerful and charismatic queens, The origins of chess are shrouded in the the rest of the Europe. such as Catherine of Aragon, Isabel of mists of time. Some people say it was Castille, Elizabeth I of England, Catherine de invented in China or India. A GAME OF POWER POLITICS Medici of France and Mary Queen of Scots. It may have been a Buddhist invention The various carved chess pieces originally CHESS IS GOOD FOR YOU in north India, designed as a bloodless represented the forces in the king’s army. substitute for war for the practice of kings Chess is a game of logic, and rightly it is Their English names over the centuries have and their advisers. considered the king of mind games. changed and become quite fanciful – the How it got to Europe is an interesting story. elephants are now called bishops; the cavalry There is no element of luck, such as with the Following the Islamic conquest of Persia by pieces, carved like horses, are known by their throw of dice or the turn-up of cards. the Arabs in the 7th century, the game was medieval name as knights. Each of the two players starts with equal played in the courts of the ruling elites – the The corner pieces, carved like towers, once forces on the board. caliphs in Baghdad. called castles are now ‘rooks’. If you can think clearly and manage to play Legend has it that an African slave by the The word ‘rook’ itself is a corruption of the well, you win! name Ziryab was a highly prized musician original Persian ‘rukh’, meaning a war-chariot. at the court of Harun al-Rashid in the 9th If not, then at least you know that you have century (of the famous tales of A Thousand From its origin as an exclusive game for kings had the benefit of a good mental workout. and One Nights). and rulers, chess quickly became a popular
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easonal work to maintain our courts over winter and prepare for spring Sand summer is well underway. Worn and damaged areas of grass courts Member Suspended have been removed and turf laid to Tennis Courts establish new growth on base lines over the upcoming spring. ules and Regulations of the The months ahead will see the turf Club clearly stipulate that become well established in preparation membership cards may not for reopening in November. R Maintenance be transferred. Maintenance work has also been carried The transfer of a membership card out on our hard courts to carry them through the winter months. and breach of the visitor Rules and Regulations recently resulted in a They will continue to provide all-weather lengthy suspension of membership opportunities for Members during the for a Member. cold and wet winter before a return to better weather in spring, and Any breaches including taking visitors subsequent opening of the grass courts. into Member only areas of the gym and swimming pool will result in further action, which may include a suspension or cancellation of membership. A reminder is also made to Members to carry membership cards at all times, and produce them when requested.
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DRESS CODE
g. Tracksuits, jumpers and vests made for tennis ii. Male members and guests shall wear a shirt are permitted. with a collar. Members are reminded the Club’s dress code b. White socks shall be worn whilst playing tennis. h. No member or guest shall play tennis whilst iii. No sporting or gymnasium attire is permitted. applies both in the clubhouse and on the courts. wearing football, running, jogging, cycling, c. Tennis shoes shall be predominantly white in colour. b. The Hopman Bistro, BBQ Terrace and board, Bermuda, boxer, cargo, golf or walk Members are also responsible to ensure guests Member’s Bar: are informed about the dress code and adhere to d. Tennis shoes shall be those designed for tennis. shorts or leotards. Any shoe that is likely to cause damage to the i. Neat casual clothing or correct tennis attire shall the policy when visiting. i. No advertising or lettering is to be visible on surface of a tennis court shall not be worn. In be worn. Failure to comply may result in refusal of service or particular, no shoe with a ripple or studded sole or clothing excepting for the official KLTC logo or a entry to the clubhouse or removal from the courts. with a raised heel shall be worn. Shoes designed manufacturer’s logo. ii. Male members and guests shall wear a shirt for running, jogging or cricket shall not be worn. with a collar. Tennis Courts Dining and Hospitality Areas e. Male members and guests shall wear a shirt iii. No caps or men’s hats, men’s sandals or a. All members and their guests should wear with a collar and sleeves. a. The Racquet Club, The Kooyong Room and garments with advertising motifs (except as predominantly white, approved tennis attire Seminar Rooms approved for tennis or squash clothing) are f. Leggings and compression clothing (including permitted anywhere in the Clubhouse. when playing on the Club courts, although some i. Smart Casual clothing shall be worn. coloured approved tennis attire is permitted. bicycle shorts and skins) may only be worn under approved tennis attire.
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F unctions W inter S pecial Inter Club N ew W ood Kooyong’s Executive Chef, Chris Goulding, invites you to experience the warmth F ired G rill of an Italian gastronomic experience in your own private function room for the Wine Challenge months of July, August and September. he addition of a wood fired grill in the The inter Club Wine challenge is a fun event to foster inter Enjoy the aroma and flavours of Italy in club relationship by giving members an opportunity to kitchen is offering a special new dining a stunning range of selected dishes. opportunity for Kooyong members. participate in an entertaining and educational wine trivia T Special winterprice complimented by a three course dinner. Executive Chef Chris Goulding invites you to $45.00 2 Courses The night will be hosted at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club on experience the distinctive flavours of his new $60.00 3 Courses menu items prepared over a flame on the Thursday 11th October 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Dress code is wood fired grill. Including tea, coffee andside dishes jacket & tie and costs $95.00 per person all inclusive of Minimum number 20 guests wines, dinner and prizes. “This is a natural and healthy way of cooking that produces supreme flavour. Our menu will The night consists of teams of 6-8 that will taste 2 brackets also be showcasing wonderful selections of A TASTE OF ITALY MENU of wines - 4 whites and 4 reds, local and international. dry aged meats, seafood and shellfish that Points will be awarded for accurately identifying variety, Entrée (select one) will be gently cooked over Ironbark coals. region, vintage and producer. The winning team will Antipasto, selection of cured meats and receive prizes and the accolades of their colleagues and I am very excited to have the opportunity to seafood with wood grilled vegetables and competitors. Palate training sessions will take place in cook with a wood fired grill, and believe it buffalo mozzarella served with hand rolled preparation to the event. will become the heart and cornerstone of the grissini sticks ( sharing platter for the table) Kooyong dining experience.” Blue swimmer crab ravioli with a light crab To register your interest please contact Patrice bisque, lentils and spaghetti of zucchini Call the Club on 9822 3333 and book to enjoy the Renaudin on 9822 3333 or [email protected] new dining experience now on offer. Slow roasted duck and red pepper risotto topped with truffled pecorino and extra virgin olive oil
Main Course (select one) Slow braised veal osso bucco with roasted peppers and shallots topped with citrus gremolata and mashed potato IBG Insurance Brokers Wood grilled King salmon with baby leeks, capers and a parsnip puree DANISH Free Insurance Program Health Roasted and boned baby chicken with Check for Kooyong Lawn Tennis herbed bread stuffing, baby vegies and Club Members chicken jus CLUB We can advise & arrange a broad range of general insurance including: Side Dishes (select one) Tuscan bread salad with garlic croutons, • Retail, Office & Business Packages cucumbers, tomato and fresh basil Kooyong members may enjoy a visit to the city • Construction & Warranty Italian roasted potatoes with tomato, red based Danish Club as a result of a recently • Public & Products Liability onion and fresh sage established relationship. • Home Building & Contents • Farm Packages Steamed green baby beans with olive oil and Kooyong members may enjoy the unique shaved parmesan cheese • D&O & Professional Indemnity Scandinavian dining experience offered by the • Corporate Travel Danish Club. • Industrial Risks; Marine Cargo, Freight Dessert (select one) This opportunity is subject to availability and & Hull Liability Classic Tiramisu Members should book and report to reception • Private, Commercial & Fleet Motor at the Danish Club on arrival. A valid Kooyong AFSL No. 32671 Honey panna cotta with dried and roasted winter fruits Membership card must be presented. Classic Tuscan trifle Please contact the Danish Club, which is Ronnie Schwarz ANZIIF (Mem), GAICD, MBA,B.Com situated at Level 3, 428 Little Bourke Street, For more information please contact Email: [email protected] Kristina or Sharon on 9822 3333 Melbourne, on 9600 4477 or you can view their website www.denmarkhouse.com.au Phone (03) 9813 3633 www.ibgroup.com.au
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Asia Pacific Tennis League
he Club is looking forward to entering teams in the new Asia T Pacific Tennis League, as it is now known, having won both of the finals of the National Tennis League NEXT earlier this year at the Australian Open. The format has been extended to GENERATION CLUBS include NSW and Queensland as well as Victoria, South Australia and Kooyong Members can now avail themselves of the Next Generation Group’s growing Western Australia and also teams network of Club’s across Australia and now in New Zealand when travelling interstate or from Asia, New Zealand and the over the Tasman. Pacific Islands. Extensive fitness facilities are complimented by racquets, aqua, social and relaxation Each conference or state will play off areas to provide a welcoming and uniquely different environment to traditional health in the shortened format in November Molly Polak at the 2012 NTL Finals in January clubs that appeal to both individuals and families alike. to find a winner in both the men’s From its original base in Adelaide through the redevelopment of the Memorial Drive and women’s competitions and all Tennis Club, the Group now includes one club in Sydney, two clubs in Perth (including 8 winners will come together in the Kate Antosik, Laura McNamara, the redevelopment of the Royal King’s Park Tennis Club) and a New Zealand club in second week of the Australian Open Belinda Woolcock, Adriana Szili, and Auckland, which opened in September 2011. to play for team prizemoney. Michaela Johansson on court to help defend the title we won in January. Modelled on country clubs around the world and specifically based on a very successful Squads will initially consist of 8 format in the UK, Next Generation Clubs offers an array of facilities; state-of-the-art gyms, international standard tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sports players including at least one player This new competition run by Tennis retail outlets, health and beauty services, function centres and contemporary and aged 18 and under but only 4 singles Australia has also forced the Tennis comfortable members’ lounges and licensed bars. and 2 doubles rubbers are played in Victoria run Premier League to be each match. tentatively moved into the March/ With each club costing $15m – $26m to build and a development lead time often in April period of next year. excess of 12 months, the investment and attention to detail in creating these leading Each conference will have six teams health, fitness and lifestyle centres is second to none. NEXT GENERATION and each team will play each other The Premier League was a fantastic Each club enjoys state-of-the-art fitness facilities, world class tennis courts CLUBS LOCATIONS once before the top two teams competition in just its second year, and luxurious relation areas with lavish fixtures and furnishings to create a playoff in the final. with Liston fielding one of the welcoming environment. Next Generation Memorial Drive strongest club sides ever seen, and War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide, SA The competition is sure to attract hopefully we still see that as part of All Next Generation Clubs also cater for families with onsite crèches, children’s fitness Tel: (08) 8110 7777 some of the best players across the tennis landscape in Victoria. classes, Camp Generation school holiday programmes, holiday tennis clinics, swim Email: [email protected] the country to teams in each and schools and feature dedicated family change areas to prevent parents from separating every state and will make for a highly The players enjoyed the new when visiting the club. Next Generation Ryde entertaining club based competition format with six player teams and NEXT GENERATION CLUBS FEATURES 504a Victoria Road, Ryde, NSW running in the second week of the the doubles played first, similar to the American College system, • State-of the-art Cardiovascular Gyms Featuring Life Fitness Equipment with in-Built TVs Tel: (02) 9334 0000 Australian Open. Email: [email protected] and it would be a shame to see • Extensive Resistance Gyms with Separate Free Weights Section The Club will be looking to players it revert back into the normal • Group Fitness and Cycle Studios like John Peers, Andrew Coelho, Next Generation Perth South Pennant season. • Heated Indoor Swimming Pools Andrew Whittington, Richard 23 Port Kembla Drive, Bibra Lake, WA Fromberg, Jay Salter, Daniel Byrnes The draw for the Asia Pacific Tennis • Heated Outdoor Swimming Pools Tel: (08) 9412 0000 and David Bidmeade, Paul Arber and League will be available in early • Spas, Saunas and Steam Rooms Email: [email protected] youngsters such as Mitch Burman October and matches will be played • Tennis Courts and Marc Polmans on the men’s side on some Friday nights and some • Squash Courts (excluding Auckland Domain) Next Generation Kings Park of things. Sunday afternoons in November. Located at Royal King’s Park Tennis Club • Member’s Licensed Bar and Lounge with Wireless Internet Access 21 Kings Park Road, West Perth, WA While in the women’s competition So if you want to see some of the • Café and Juice Bar Tel: (08) 9217 6300 we would be hoping to see the likes best players in Australia in action • Crèche, Children’s Swim School, Holiday Tennis Clinics and Holiday Camps Email: [email protected] of Sally Peers, Karolina Wlodarczak, make sure you get down to the Club • Personal Training and Professional Coaching Molly Polak, Michaela Capannolo, to support our teams. • Extensive Change Facilities with Separate Family Change Rooms Next Generation Auckland Domain 1 Tennis Lane, Auckland, New Zealand Members should contact Kooyong to obtain a letter of introduction before heading away Tel: +64 9 348 5600 on their trip. The Club will then advise of your impending visit.Members should always Email: [email protected] take a letter of introduction when visiting any reciprocal club.
22 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 23 TENNIS NEWS TENNIS NEWS
Men's Pennant News Women's Pennant News
Young Stars The Development Continue to Rise Continues
he business end of the Pennant season side has been diligently working their way t’s been another year of exciting In Grade 2 the Club has seen some fantastic is now upon us and 13 of the Club’s 19 up the ladder and could be dangerous if development for the women’s Pennant improvement from some of the Club’s youngest T men’s teams can make the finals with Caleb Boland and Simo Rikalo keep their Iteams at the Club with most still in the hunt players and they have been surrounded by one round to go. good form going especially in doubles. for a finals spot as the last round approaches. some very experienced campaigners who have shown them the ropes. It will be touch and go for a few but that is In Grade 5, Bryce Mitchelson’s team is The Club continues to give our young a great result for the Club and the players again in the finals mix but needs to get a few players an opportunity to progress their Kate Francis’ Grade 2 side continues to involved in all of the teams. points in the final round to ensure their spot tennis at the highest levels of competition be at the top end of the ladder and will be in the semi finals. in this state and hopefully the players are tough to beat in the finals with the likes With many players travelling during the season reaping the benefits now and into the future. of Natalie Baic, Lucinda McKillop and the to tournaments around Australia and across This team is always highly competitive at captain leading the way. the world, the Club has also been able to give this level and could make another deep run With four teams in Grade 1 this season it our developing juniors some exposure to the with their experience the key. was important for the Club to blood some And while Daphne Mantzanidis’ Grade 2 side higher echelons of Pennant tennis. players at this level and we have seen will finish just outside the top four, it was a Also in Grade 5, the Club has two teams some players take on that challenge with great effort by all the girls involved to be in it This experience is invaluable as our stars of playing on Sunday and Alex Bielinski’s side extremely impressive results. right up until the last few rounds and they will the future continue to improve in both the is assured of a semi final spot while Michael be better for the experience next season. short and long term. Commings’ team needs a good win to Several teams have also suffered in various sneak into the finals. instances due to the travel required by a lot In Grade 3, the Club had two very young Matthew Nickels’ Grade 1 side has been of our younger players as they chase the sides showing they can match it with their extremely consistent throughout the season Both teams feature some very talented points at various levels across the globe older and more experienced opponents. and this has seen the team stay in the top junior players who have showed they are but we continue to heavily support their two throughout the year. ready to go to the next level. Both sides still had a chance to make the endeavours to be the best they can be. top four in the final round but other results Mitch Burman will be a big loss in the finals Ross Lucas’ Grade 8 side also needs a win Karen Kleverlaan’s Grade 1 team was would determine their fate. but this team has shown they are capable of in the final round to make the finals and they one in this predicament as they lost Laura matching it with the best teams in Grade 1. will be hoping they have the firepower to Olivia Green’s Grade 3 team showed their McNamara to Western Australia, Catherine make it happen. growing maturity across the season and all Matthew Carroll’s Grade 1 side is also in the Louis to injury and Isabelle Wallace to travel of the girls are working hard to improve. top two of their section and will be one to In Seniors Pennant it looks like the Club only commitements throughout the year. watch throughout the finals. has one side missing the finals at this stage. The same can be said for Peta Valos’ They have battled on throughout the season Grade 3 team which is filled with talented Another visit to the grade final is possible Chris Straford’s Grade 1 side will be looking to and are likely to finish fifth but were just one youngsters and their season was another but the team would need to be at their best defend their title from last season as they sit or two players short of being able to beat highlight for the Club as they showed they against the better sides. in second position while Barry Evans’ Grade the top teams in their section which proved will be extremely good players in the future. 3 side is looking good having been the only to be quite strong. In Grade 2, Michael Jeffrey’s team needs a big team to knock off the top side and will make Alexandra Bailey’s Grade 5 team should win in the final round to make the finals and it Kate Antosik’s Grade 1 side has battled their run from third or fourth on the ladder. finish in second spot on the ladder and looks unlikely but they’ve had a good season through a tough season with the help of with many of the girls making their Pennant with both Daniel Nolan and Daniel Nickels James Tulloch’s Grade 4 side sits in fourth several emergencies to keep them going debuts this season we are now sure showing their continued development in the position and needs a win to make sure they and will finish in third position on the ladder. they can handle the higher levels of this higher positions in this team. make the finals while Doug Bell’s Grade 5 This will see them face the tough task of playing competition in the future. team should sneak into the finals in a six Michael Wood’s Grade 3 team, who were at Hepner Place in the semi final but they have team section as they sit in third position with This team will be extremely hard to beat in nominated for Grade 2, sits on top of the the talent to be able to win that match and two rounds to go. the Grade 5 finals and are a smoky to win ladder and will be tough to beat in this grade possibly defend their title from last year. the whole grade. as some quality players continue to show All in all it’s been another very successful Romy Stephens’ Grade 1 team needs a win their wares. season for the Club, especially with the Angela Woodruff’s Grade 5 team will finish in the final round and they’ll be hoping for continued improvement of our Kooyong just outside the top four but it’s been great In this same Grade 3 section the Club has the results to fall their way to make the finals. Fitzgerald scholarship holders. to see several junior players show they second and third placed teams who are likely They have the top end talent to compete with belong at this level and they will be a big to meet each other in the first week of finals. We are sure to see many of them move up the best sides at this level but if they make the part of the Club’s future in this competition. through the grades again next year, which is Dexter Bonet’s Grade 3 team have been in finals they will run into Kooyong No 4. a fantastic effort by all involved. Congratulations must go to all our teams no great form all season and if all the boys fire Rebecca Leahy’s Grade 1 team has been matter where they have finished on the ladder in singles they will be tough to beat over six Good luck to all of our men’s teams for the impressive all season and due mainly to as we continue to take steps forward in our rubbers while Luke Chigwidden’s Grade 3 upcoming finals series! the continued improvement of the younger aim of developing players for the future. players in this side. Matthew Findlay Good luck to all the women’s teams in the Annabelle Andrinopoulos Destanee Aiava and Katerina Valos have upcoming finals series! shown great poise in their first season at this level and will only continue to improve.
24 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 25 AROUND THE CLUB PENNANT PROFILES
NAME: BRIDGETTE BECK NAME: MARC POLMANS AGE: 16 GRADE: 1 PLAY L/H OR R/H: RH AUSTRALIAN RANKING: 105 AGE: 15 GRADE: 1 PLAY L/H OR R/H: RH AUSTRALIAN RANKING: 88
TENNIS ACHIEVEMENTS: TENNIS ACHIEVEMENTS: • 14s National champion 2010 • Winner of 4 National Titles (3 singles) • 14/u National Teams Event Runners Up 2010 • Boroondara Silver AMT Singles Winner 2011 Adam Weintraub’s team of Adam Weintraub, • 16s National Finalist 2011 • Undefeated at No 1 Singles for Australia at 2011 World Thomas McKay, Paris Dagres, Elle Dagres, • Grade 4 ITF Finalist 2011 Teams Qualifier in Malaysia Alexandra Bailey and Madeleine Bailey • Belgium Young Champions Cup 2011 Singles Runner Up unfortunately lost the grand final to Geln Eira • Grade 3 ITF Doubles Finalist 2012 Beech after a great season. • 16s National Doubles Finalist 2012 • Netherlands Windmill Cup 2011 Singles Runner Up • Won First Round of Qulaifiers at 2012 Australian Junior Open Chris Warwick’s Section 4 team also made • Grade 4 ITF doubles winner 2012 the finals, finishing on top of their section • Waverly Platinum AMT Doubles Winner 2012 • Qualified for Main Draw Singles at 2012 Mildura Futures | Event at 14 years of age having been very tough to beat all season. • National selection for 8 week tour to Europe in 2011 • Won Singles Title at Denmark ITF in July 2012 The team of Tom Meysztowicz, Sam MOST ADMIRED SPORTSPERSON/WHY? MOST ADMIRED SPORTSPERSON/WHY? Barnett, Chris Warwick, Hugh Griffiths, Tom Maria Sharapova is someone whom I truly admire because of her Smith, Max Flaherty and John Amato won determination and great attitude on court. She fights to the very end Roger Federer – The best player ever. He’s won 17 Grand Slams their semi final against Chelsea Heights but of each match and mentally she is so strong. and I’m sure he will win more. unfortunately lost the grand final to Dendy GREATEST INFLUENCE ON TENNIS CAREER/WHY? Park by a handful of games. GREATEST INFLUENCE ON TENNIS CAREER/WHY? Training at the Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida for 2 weeks was Tony Vermaak – he was my tennis coach for six years. He taught In Section 7 Jack Geason’s team finished a one of the biggest influences on my tennis. I met Nick Bolliettieri and me how to play tennis and encouraged me to play an all court great season in third spot on the ladder but this was the first time I was really exposed to how tough high-level game style. Wayne Arthurs and John McCurdy have coached me unfortunately were beaten by Bentleigh Rec tennis is. for the past 3 years now. in the semi final. GREATEST SPORTING MOMENT WITNESSED? GREATEST SPORTING MOMENT WITNESSED? he Club’s Bayside Regional Tennis Sam Waddell’s team was fortunate enough Nicholas Farmer’s Section 13 team also The women’s Australian Open Semi Final in 2009 between Serena 2011 US Open Men’s Singles Semi Final between Novak Djokovic Association Junior teams have just to win their way through to the grand final made the finals after finishing in second spot Williams and Elena Dementieva. It was an inspiration to see their and Roger Federer. Novak beat Roger after saving 2 match points T started the July to December season but the Ardrie Park 2 side was too strong in on the ladder. energy up close. and he was 5/3 down in the fifth set and went on to win. having completed the February to June the decider for Sam Waddell, Hugh Benyon, Unfortunately Beaumaris Lawn proved to WHAT GOALS HAVE YOU SET FOR YOURSELF IN TENNIS? WHAT GOALS HAVE YOU SET FOR YOURSELF IN TENNIS? season nearly two months ago. Max Sinclair, Hannah Williams, Ben Lazar be too strong in the semi final but they had My dreams are to become a professional tennis player, become and Andrew Argyrou. It’s my goal to play on the circuit one day and travel the world. I will The 24 teams in the February to June season another very successful season. always love tennis no matter where it leads me, whether it’s world number 1, to win a Grand Slam, play Davis Cup for Australia, and win an Olympic Gold Medal. performed extremely well with 13 making the On Sunday morning the Club had 9 teams Congratulations to all the kids and parents professional tennis, going to an American college or playing in Australia. finals and 5 teams winning their way through move through to the finals including 6 teams on another great season for the Club and it WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT PENNANT TENNIS? WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT PENNANT TENNIS? to the grand final of their section. in the top four sections. was fantastic to see so many at the recent I love the team friendships which are made at pennant. I have I enjoy playing in a team and to play against better players and to On Saturday morning the Club had five In Section 1 the Club had three teams and Presentation Night in the Kooyong Room. become so close to all the girls in my team, they’re like family to me. have support from fellow team members when I play. teams playing across the two sections and they all performed extremely well throughout It’s also great to see all of the kids in our IF YOU WEREN’T A TENNIS PLAYER WHAT WOULD YOU BE? IF YOU WEREN’T A TENNIS PLAYER WHAT WOULD YOU BE? it was Natalie Ronge’s Section 1 team that the year with two finishing the season in first teams continue to develop and especially to If I didn’t play tennis I’d definitely be highly involved with another I would have played soccer. I gave up soccer and cricket to finished third on the ladder while Alexandra and second position on the ladder. see so many of our young players reaching concentrate on tennis. McGrath’s Section 1 team finished in fourth. sport. I used to be a really good swimmer and my mum has always Pierce Gilheany’s Section 1 team finished the top few sections of the competition. said I have a swimmer’s body. WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF TENNIS? In the semi finals, Natalie’s team was beaten on top of the ladder but were defeated by The next step will be to transition the kids WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF TENNIS? I play computer games and like to go swimming or to the gym. by Carmelite in unfortunate circumstances Dendy Park 1 in the semi final while Harrison into the senior Pennant teams over the I still go to regular school at Wesley College so that takes up most of but Alexandra’s team of Samantha Leigh, Young’s Section 1 team of Scott Kaiser, HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND DEVELOPING YOUR TENNIS next few years as they continue their tennis my day. On the weekends I love seeing my friends and catching up EACH WEEK? Sarah Cameron, Zoe Potter, Alexandra Harrison Young, Sebastian Loader-Oliver, development so feel free to contact Daniel over lunch, going shopping, going for a run with my dog or just lying McGrath, Sophia McGrath, Olivia McGrath Angus Stott, Ben Flaherty and Sam Liebelt O’Neill in the office about this process. in bed with a good movie. About 20 hours a week including all my off court work. and Max Potter was able to knock off the defeated Bodley Street in the semi final but SACRIFICES REQUIRED TO PLAY TENNIS AT A HIGH LEVEL? top side and move through to the grand final fell to Dendy Park 1 in the grand final. Kooyong vs Royal South Yarra Junior HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND DEVELOPING YOUR TENNIS where they won the Club’s only premiership Round Robin EACH WEEK? Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? I don’t get to for the season. In Section 3, the Club had three teams and I spend roughly 16-17 hours a week developing my tennis if you sleep in and had to give up other sports. It’s also difficult to fit all three made it into the top four at the end The Club is also looking forward to hosting include time spent in the gym and on court. in school work. In Section 2 both of the Club’s teams made of the season. the annual match against RSY in the coming it into the finals with Sam Waddell and Tom months. Letters will go out to the kids about SACRIFICES REQUIRED TO PLAY TENNIS AT A HIGH LEVEL? Sennitt’s teams sneaking into the top four In the semi finals Adam Weintraub’s team being involved and hopefully we can make it I can’t go to all the parties or sleepovers that my friends go to, and facing the two Ardrie Park teams in the defeated Corey Pabst’s team while Ashley a great day for both clubs as we play for the I need to wake up really early for training and be extremely semi finals. Spinks’ team lost to Glen Eira Beech. Cedric Mason Cup for the first time. organised but I once heard someone say “it’s not a sacrifice, it’s a choice” so I like to think of it that way.
26 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 27 AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB Midweek Ladies Report
Most teams playing Midweek Ladies Anne Kaiser, Anne Saville, Jenny McKay, In the Tuesday morning MEMRLTA have recently concluded their seasons Danni Whitely and Sue Lester have now competition, which is in the midst of in either the Bayside Regional Tennis moved up to Section A. Sally McIlraith’s its Winter season, the Club has three Association or Waverley & Districts Section 1 team also made the top four teams competing. Sue Tyers’ A1 team Tennis Association. but missed the finals due to it being a six is currently in sixth position while Judy team section. Mullen’s A1 team are hot on their heels In the Bayside Regional Tennis in seventh spot. Sandra Daly’s A4 team Kooyong Association on Tuesday mornings, In the Waverley & Districts Association, currently hold down tenth spot in their Stephanie Fry’s team finished fifth in the Club had three teams competing section with just three rounds remaining. Section 1 while Priscilla Kiernan’s Section on Thursday mornings. Gill Gleeson’s Congratulations to our two winning 2 team ended the season in sixth. We team played in the A Reserve 2 while teams and good luck to everyone International Tennis Academy had some success on Wednesday Mandy Lugg and Nancy Bassett’s teams for the season ahead! mornings in the same Association with both played in B Special 1 but all three Academy Directions and competition through to VTA tournaments and If you want to find out any more about the Young Sook Edington’s team winning the unfortunately missed the finals. pennant players. following programs please call the office Section 2 grand final against Mordialloc. Player Pathways on 98246860 and we will do our best to The team members were Amanda Balfe, These players need to be self motivated, have One of our major endeavours of the assist you in any way possible. Young Sook Edington, Jill Kaminsky, a high work ethic and begin to take their tennis Academy is to develop pathways for all more seriously to open up opportunities for Angela Godwin, Jillian Ricketts, Rebecca categories of players. Tennis Australia “Hot Shot 3-5 Diedrich, Jo Seeley and Rong Xu. the future. And 5-7 Year Old” Program Whether a player wants to be sufficient at the The final entry point is at theElite Level which is On Thursday mornings, Jo recreational level, perform better at school available as either a day program or after school. This is a program totally designed for the O’Donohughue’s Section A team made tennis or become a US Collegiate player, we age and size of the player. The program is the top four but they were unfortunately have a program to suit your needs. This program is for players who see themselves supported by small racquets, smaller courts, knocked out in the semi final. In Section wanting to develop a career out of the tennis different speed and height of bounce of the 1, Sue Lester’s team finished second Where to begin….. industry, whether it be as a full time player, a balls to enable the player to have a greater collegiate player in America, a State Grade level but went on to win the grand final possibility of success and enjoyment and The first entry point into tennis is the 3-5 and player, or develop a real understanding of tennis learn how to play the game of tennis. against Elwood who finished on top of the 5-7 year old programs. Here a player learns industry which would enable the player to work the ladder. The team of Anne Forbes, the basic skills, co-ordination movements and in areas of sports marketing, accounting, sports Kooyong Monday and the basic understanding of how to play a game. law or events management. Wednesday Ladies Program From here, a player moves into either a private, An essential part of the elite players program, is group or semi private lesson depending on the The clinics are still a big attraction for the TOURNAMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM. Kooyong’s members. interest, motivation and how quickly a player Watching players at tournaments is paramount wants to improve their skills. to a player’s success and development. Each clinic is devoted to technique correction, The next step is to get involved in the squad drilling, fitness and match-play and caters for We have just had a very successful trip to all standards. programs. At this stage players should be Adelaide where players competed in the 10, 12 KLTC Merchandise, New Kooyong Winter range! playing club level competition and beginning to 14 and 16 age groups. Aside from getting a great workout, our clinics play tournaments. are a great opportunity to meet other players Latest winter tennis fashion (Lacoste, Head, Fila & K-Swiss), These players were very fortunate to travel with and club members, form friendships or find a gym attire (Leluu, 2XU, Fila), racquets & racquet bags. Squad Program Doug Hill one of the Academy’s most senior hitting partner. coaches who has had extensive overseas Gift vouchers available also. The squad programs are extensive and are and interstate travel experience and provided Private, Semi-Private and designed for all abilities and ages and are an enormous support to the players. addition to the private or group lesson which Group Coaching SPECIAL: Head Backpack Was $99 Now $59!! Head are more technical based. All players achieved great learning outcomes Mostercombi Tennis Bag Was $169 Now $109 and had some exceptionally good success. Lessons run 7 days a week for all four terms They begin at the Performance level for of the school year. We also offer casual lessons 8-12 year olds and this can be a 1 or 2 hour It is so important throughout the process to for players looking for a quick revision of their RESTRINGING – 24 HOUR TURNOVER program and each runs twice a week. keep in touch with the individual coach to make technique or alternatively you can request sure the player is on the right path depending a hitting session with one of our coaches to These squads offer more intensive training than on their interest and where they want to take groove your strokes or warm up before On site service with the most up to date technology the group structure and enable players to learn their tennis in the future. a tournament. more about the game via intensity of drills and match /point play conditions. Keeping in touch with the office, where you BRAND NEW RANGE OF HEAD, WILSON, can talk to either Shane Hille or Glenn Busby The next entry level is the High Performance. BABOLAT & VOLKL RACQUETS is also important in discussing the direction This is for players who range from club and pathways. Use our demo programme to trial a large range of racquets so our Qualified Staff can help select a racquet to best suit your game. Do you want to be a professional tennis player or take your game to the next level? Bootcamps are high intensity, highly to 3pm on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Ross Belman – Has just come off the WTA SPECIAL – Kids Shoes 20% off for all of August and September!! invigorating sessions where you are be involved in drills that will enable you to tour where he has been working for past 9 guaranteed to hit the maximum amount of groove your strokes, be engaged in a wide years and has an enormous amount of up to balls in an hour‘s capacity. variety of match play and provide tournament date knowledge and experience. environments. These are run Tuesday and Thursday Sesan Onyeni – TA Coach, TV State Coach, mornings at 6.30 to 7.30 am and lunchtimes. We will be catering for all standards and ITF travel coach. Use our 25 years of industry experience to your advantage. Enquiries: Phone – 9038 7141 Email – [email protected] These are great workouts. Drills, match ages. If you are looking to improve your and tournament play program. Our newest match playing abilities, we will be providing Glenn Busby – former coach of ATP and Hours of business: Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 7.00pm, Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, program is looking to provide an environment valuable match analysis from the experience WTA top 20 players and World Seniors No.1 Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm & Sunday 10.00am to 2.00pm where players can come in between 12.30 of our coaching staff, which includes: for the past 6 years.
28 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 29 SQUASH NEWS
The event was run over two days KOOYONG PLAYERS and the winners were: THE SARAH FITZ-GERALD WIN OCEANIA Men's – James Earles from the AWARD CHAMPIONSHIPS United Kingdom The Sarah Fitz-Gerald award began in 2008 and is awarded to a junior who The Oceana Squash Federation (OSF) Ladies – Joint winners were Genevieve has performed extremely well on court is one of the five regional federations Lessard from Canada and Anjonella but also shows the qualities that of the World Squash Federation (WSF) Falcione from Argentina Sarah Fitz-Gerald had coming through and provides services to its member as a junior and became the person countries and territories in the Oceania THE VICTORIAN OPEN she is today. Region, extending from Guam in Taylor Flavell the North to Antarctica in the South, After the conclusion of the Kooyong The selection criteria for this award is: Australia in the west to French Polynesia International, the players moved on to (Tahiti) in the east. the Victorian Open and the form from 1. Must be a resident of Victoria. Kooyong proved to be a strong guide. The OSF is responsible for promoting 2. Must have excelled and/or achieved and developing the sport of squash to Runner up in the men’s Kooyong significant results at the highest levels all communities throughout the region International, Campbell Grayson, went in Victorian and/or Australian and/or and representing squash for the WSF. on to win the Victorian Open while World Junior Championships. Amanda Landers-Murphy, also runner 3. Must have been a member of the The Oceania Junior Championships up in the Kooyong International, was Victorian State Junior team and/or were recently held in Melbourne and pipped in the final. Kooyong is proud to boast of three Victoria Leow Squash Vic’s Player Pathway. Colin Cruikshank individual winners. 4. Must have displayed sportsmanship, President Sam Ejtemai – Winner of the under 17 integrity and good demeanour both Boy’s Division on and off the court during their junior career. Taylor Flavell – Winner of the under 19 Girl’s Division 5. Must have been properly attired during play and exhibit a proper attitude to Victoria Leow – Winner of the under coaches, officials, sponsors, media, 17 Girl’s Division discipline and all stakeholders within the sport during their junior career. Jacob Oates made it through to the grand final of the under 15 Boy’s Division 6. Have a high standing amongst their but was beaten in four tough sets. Victorian peers.
Jacob’s hopes were dashed when he led Winners of the Victorian Open 7. Displayed the capacity to inspire 8/1 in a game that got away from him. others by their achievements and example. Jacob, who turns 15 soon, will step up to the under 17 division for all 8. Have displayed strong intentions future tournaments. to continue in the sport at the professional playing level e.g. KOOYONG JUNIOR membership of PSA or WISPA etc. The past winners of this award INVITATIONAL have been: To promote junior squash, a decision 2008 – Sarah Cardwell was made to hold an invitational event available to juniors on the same 2009 – Selena Shaikh weekend as the Victorian Open. 2010 – Nicole Stoneham The event was for Squash Australia boys and girls Talent Squad members and This year it was awarded to: visitors competing in the Victorian Open Sam Ejtemai and it was presented to who were eliminated in the qualifying or the talented junior after his win at the Kooyong’s Sam Ejtemai first round of the Victorian Open. Oceania Championships.
Staging the junior invitational allowed Kooyong’s Colin Cruikshank Kooyong to give these juniors another making a presentation for the opportunity to gain experience in full Kooyong Junior Invitational length games against ranked players from both Australia and overseas.
30 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 31 AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB Bridge News Billiards and Snooker Report With the Wintry weather and many We congratulate and are very proud by Alistair Macindoe Members travelling on holidays at of Joan Kermond and Virginia Rugless this time of year, the Bridge Club who competed at Kooyong in the attendance has fallen slightly. May Bridge for Brain Research competition and were placed fourth Interest will be generated by the Jim in Victoria. An amazing result. Borin Trophy Competition and visits from A Grade Snooker Team Finishes table, and so you must improvise a Melbourne Cricket Club Bridge Club Bruce Higgs is now "The Connector" Winning Kooyong Team with Ninth bridge that allows you the best and RACV Bridge Club. and if you phone 0413 712 892 and leave Runners Up Woodlands Golf Club chance of making the pot. a message that you are looking for a The snooker team had another November 18th is our very popular partner on a particular date and Bruce will trying season, finishing ninth out Neil Maclachlan, a top player at Swiss Teams Congress. endeavour to "connect" you to another of ten teams, having had one win, Kooyong, shows us how to do it. Several of our Members are struggling Member also looking for a partner. The physical and two draws and fifteen losses. In the photo which shows Neil lining with serious health issues and as they Please also note that Members can mental pain (of Our best player, David Cosgriff, up the black, the cue rests on the read this please be aware that we bring a Visitor as a partner three times did well winning more than half cushion, but is kept snugly on line care and are concerned on your behalf. in a year. Don't miss your game at his frames at number one, by resting between his cocked Our wish is to see you back with us. Kooyong if you can help it! playing snooker) a creditable performance. thumb and his second metacarpo- Sadly, Val Miles has retired from the phalangeal joint. All Members of KLTC are always has been taking Emerging Stars Snooker Committee due to ill health and we will very welcome to join us for a game Championship The other fingers are spread evenly miss her and thank her for her valuable on Monday at 12.15 p.m or Tuesday to make sure that nothing moves as hard work on the Committee. However, at 7.15 p.m. its toll. This contest will be held at the Club she has generously offered to still assist he delivers the cue. Val Miles - retiring Committee Member on Friday August 10 starting at on Mondays. Leeron Branicki, President – Ronnie O'Sullivan, four 7.30pm. Enter by filling in the form in This bridge is ideal when the line of times World Professional Snooker the Billiards room or by sending an the cue is perpendicular to the Champion and current champion, email to me at: cushion. Note also how flat Neil who has announced that he's [email protected]. keeps his cue; this is very desirable: taking a break from the game. if you raise the butt of the cue, it is It is to be played without handicaps; very easy to swerve the cue ball. however the regular A-grade players driana, along with Gill, Sue and Marie, With their children happily settled and are excluded. Entry is free! And if that happens, your chances continue to provide a caring, happy playing in the crèche, mums, along with of making the pot will be negligible. A and fun environment for members’ some dads and grandparents, play tennis, Lessons in technique children and grandchildren in the crèche, go to the gym, do a Pilates class, or just Next time we'll look at another tricky whilst those members make the most of have a coffee, chat or read the newspaper This time we look at how to make situation when the cue ball is near a bridge when the cue ball in near Kooyong’s facilities. in the bistro. Please diarise the following events that the cushion. the Crèche committee has planned so the cushion. On any weekday morning, from 9.15am, The crèche operates during school terms, far for 2012. there are a maximum of 20 children in the from 9.15 am to 12.00 pm on Mondays to In these situations the bridge hand crèche, with at most 6 babies under 18 Thursdays and from 9.15 am to 12.15 pm Ladies’ Tennis Night: From 7.00 pm on cannot be placed on the bed of the months. There are lots of different activities on Fridays. Friday September 7th. Leave the children to do, both inside and out, such as painting, with dad and come and have a hit with the The annual family registration fee for 2012 is drawing and collage, dressing up, playing girls, followed by dinner and drinks in the $75, with a session fee of $12 per child. with dolls, cars and trains as well as riding bistro. Please feel free to bring along some bikes, playing in the sandpit and climbing For more details and to arrange a tour, friends too. and sliding on the play equipment. About please contact the Pro-shop. 10.15am, the children enjoy eating their Parents’ Tennis Night: From 7.00 pm on morning tea together. Friday October 26th. Once again, come and have a hit with the girls, and bring along your partner and/or some friends if you’d like, and then enjoy dinner and drinks in the bistro afterwards. Crèche Committee AGM - Wednesday 14th November 2012. If you’re interested in joining the committee, please come along. We’re looking for some new committee members and would love to see you at the AGM. KLTC Children’s Christmas Party – Sunday 25th November 2012. An annual tradition – a wonderful party to celebrate Christmas for the children and grandchildren of all Kooyong members, not just crèche members, and their non-member friends - suitable for children 6 years and under. I look forward to seeing you and your children at crèche. Samantha Wood President
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Looking back over the past six months, I realise how successful our fundraising has been with the great support of all our friends. The Easter raffle proved very popular this year, due largely to the great efforts of Denise and her helpers, very busily selling tickets to members and friends in the Bistro. Our Card Day in April was very well attended, and including the raffle and the wonderful stall, so well stocked and Winners of the Best Dressed, presented by Phyllis George, proved Michael Righetti and Julie Campbell- Bode very successful with a great result.
HAVIN’ A HULA OF A TIME! The date for 2013 is yet to be scheduled but You will find our events calendar listed on the My sincere thanks to you, Phyllis, for keep up to date on information and events Kooyong website under Member Groups/ your great support. Luau Hawaiian Buffet Dinner Dance The April Card Day by viewing the Member Groups/ Social Social Committee and also posted on our On Sunday 1st July we held our first Friday March 30 Committee section of the Kooyong website. section of the notice board at the Members’ sign-in desk, and on the J.P Young Pavilion Christmas in July Luncheon. A balmy 30 degree evening was the perfect Mixed Doubles Round Robin notice board. weather to enjoy our ‘Hawaiian Luau’ themed Sunday 27th May Numbers are well up and the Committee dinner dance held in the Sir Norman Brookes To access the members section of the website was looking forward to a happy day. and Presidents Rooms. Thankfully the rain held off for the 68 members you must first register your details online. We and guests who participated. Most enjoyed 5 encourage all members to register so that we I must also mention that in this year, Members and guests embraced the spirit of sets of tennis with some groups playing 6, so can keep you informed of special events and 2012, the Royal Children’s Hospital the evening by dressing up in colorful tropical at the end of play it was with great enthusiasm functions by email. Auxiliaries are celebrating 90 years I am also very happy to include here Hawaiian and surf attire. Winning the prize for that we headed up to the Sir Norman Brookes since their inception and with the a photograph of two Committee the best dressed female was Julie Campbell- Room for well deserved drinks and canapés. We look forward to welcoming you at these establishment and opening of the members, Caroline Hill and Joan Layet, Bode and best dressed male went to forthcoming events and functions: taken at the ‘Living Treasures Luncheon’ Michael Righetti. The overall winning doubles were Nigel & new hospital it’s certainly a time Nicole Bruce-Smith. The individual male Friday 3 August: of celebration. when they were inducted recently. The Limbo proved popular and was won by winner was Doug Harnick and individual Congratulations to you both for your Heather Anderson, limbo-ing a close second female winner, Jodi Shevlin. All the winners ‘Happy Hour’ drinks in the Winter Garden Our Auxiliary is very honoured to have was Kat Benyon. received a prize. Hopman Bistro. Cast off the winter chills and Sue Manson, Auxiliary Coordinator at continuing hard work on our Committee. warm up in the company of old friends and the hospital, attending our Luncheon We are very pleased to report there were no Due to the increasing popularity of our new with an evening of good fun and friendly Other snaps included were taken at our incidents of slipped discs or ruptured lumbars and we look forward to hearing all the April Card Day. organised tennis days we were oversubscribed club cheer. Members and guests welcome. news regarding the celebrations. which just goes to show how amazingly fit and to this event but we managed to accommodate flexible Kooyong sporty types are. all participants and everyone had a great day. Saturday 15 September: Also, please note the Entertainment The next function to pen into your Books are available at reception. The surf was ‘up’ with the movie ‘Ride the Social Committee ‘Bond is Back’, 007 Formal Dinner Dance. diaries will be the Trivia Night on Friday Wild Wave’ playing on the big screen in the 3 Course Dinner plus Canapés and the 5th of October. Looking forward to joining all our friends background while DJ ‘Moondoggie Mike’ The Social Committee has had a ‘changing of Beverages featuring Mike and the Party on the Trivia Night. kept us bopping into the wee hours. the guard’ since the last issue of Courtside. Band, licensed to thrill! Raffle prizes: So start now to organise your table of Caroline Hill & Joan Layet David Hadley resigned as President due to Proceeds to support the Kooyong friends and watch the noticeboard in the Marie Devereux at the Living Treasures Luncheon Special thanks go to Tim, function coordinator work commitments and Jenny Silvers and Foundation. Members and guests welcome. Clubhouse for further details. President on the night, the Kooyong function and Cindi Damian are now Co Presidents until the catering team for their great service and AGM, scheduled for December. Sunday 14 October: hospitality in helping make this night a huge We would like to thank David for his ‘JJ Memorial Tennis Day’ Mixed Doubles success. Round Robin Tennis followed by canapés contribution to the Social Committee and we Freda and Phyllis’ Stall at the Card Day RSYLTC v KLTC Social Tennis Challenge wish him every success in his new role. and drinks in the Sir Norman Brookes Room. Sunday April 22 Members and guests welcome. Also, congratulations to our Vice President Unfortunately, we didn’t bring home the cup Tanya Fryc and her husband Ben, who Sunday TBA December: with RSY winning for the 2nd year in a row. welcomed their first child Isabelle Josephine, ‘Countdown to Christmas’ Jazz on the who arrived safe and well, though a little early. However, we enjoyed a great afternoon of Balcony. Sunday afternoon Jazz and drinks on Mother, Father and baby are all doing well! mixed doubles tennis. RSY Sports Director, the Terrace of the Kooyong Room. Members Julian O’Donnell made sure all games moved Looking ahead and guests welcome. along smoothly and were finalized before the We hope to see you soon! forecast storm hit. The functions we have organized this year continue to be popular and feedback around Cindi Damian and Jenny Silvers RSY were wonderful hosts, the after party the Club is positive and enthusiastic. We Co Presidents a delightful soiree held in their Sir Norman welcome all suggestions from our members Brookes Room. and if you have a particular event you would Denise Cosgriff with the Raffle Prizes like to see hosted, please do not hesitate to We look forward to again hosting this event contact us. at the Card Day in 2013. As playing spots are limited, we suggest submitting your entry forms early to avoid disappointment.
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BETWEEN WORK, COMMUTING TO AND There are other heart benefits too: A classroom my main emphasis is to start FROM WORK, STUDYING FOR EXAMS, 2006 study found that yoga helped lower making you focus in on your breath, that and RAISING A FAMILY AND COPING WITH cholesterol levels and improve circulation of course downward facing dog! AN UNCERTAIN ECONOMY, STRESS HAS in people who have cardiovascular disease. By focusing on the breath, the body moves CERTAINLY BECOME A NORMAL PART OF Further, in the last 5 years, more and more almost immediately in to a more relaxed and WFS Committee: Robin Daubney, Mary Hoban, Peter Ebbels, DAILY LIFE FOR MOST. Christine Johnson, Cindi Damian, Graham Schmidt. studies are revealing the very real impact restorative mode. Missing: Peter Nolan & Marie Pernat Perhaps that could explain why so many yoga can have on other stress-related Scientifically speaking, you begin to switch people, millions in fact, are turning to yoga. illnesses including anxiety, migraine, off the over-stimulated sympathetic depression, insomnia, inflammatory disease From judges to celebrities, sports teams to nervous system and instead turn on the and adrenal exhaustion – just to name a few. Fortune 500 CEO’s, there seem to be very parasympathetic one so that by the end few who have not given it a go, and the main As for corporate stress in February 2012, of the class you are feeling calmer, more 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner reason they cite is to relieve stress. Mark Bertolini, CEO of one America’s rejuvenated and definitely less stressed. largest health insurance companies, Aetna, Enjoy Mumm champagne on arrival. Of course, as the resident yoga teacher for But, of course, if potential health benefits Friday 24 August released his own research finding that yoga Great food, wine, music, dancing and fun… Kooyong, it’s my job to inform you about the aren’t enough to convince you there is also can reduce stress and lower health care 7pm for 7.30pm don’t miss this special event! All KLTC wondrous stress relieving affects of my the long list of other wonderful benefits costs for companies. Member and their guests welcome. yoga classes. that you will achieve from maintaining a The Kooyong Room The CEO’s study (which involved 33,000 of weekly yoga practice - keeping toned and fit, Please join in the celebrations But rather than just taking my word for it, his 330,000 employees) showed there was increasing muscular strength and flexibility, Dress: Cocktail – A night to remember! I am going to give you some other interesting a 33% decrease in employee stress after developing better bone density and moving facts that will hopefully give you more taking yoga classes. with much greater ease. reasons than ever to be “down” with your downward facing dog. Better still, his findings suggested that only Does it sound too good to be true? While 1 hour of yoga per week was needed to start yoga won't cure everything that ails you, Friday 23 March – Gourmet Barbeque How yoga helps to promote health: While lowering the stress levels of his staff. or make the traffic ease, or make the boss yoga and relaxation practices have been This special themed event was a display of culinary skills nicer, it will certainly help you deal with around for thousands of years, evidence As an ex-corporate I certainly know this to from Chris Goulding and his team with a superb menu, stress better. based research into the health benefits of be the truth. Over the years, when studying quality and presentation. yoga is still in its infancy. for law exams, working in a stressful legal AND THAT COULD MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE Each course was matched perfectly with wines and career or simply dealing with daily stress, I IN YOUR OVERALL HEALTH AND WELLBEING. YET THE RESEARCH THAT IS BEING boutique beers chosen by Patrice Renoudin with his noticed that as soon as I walked out of a yoga DONE IS CERTAINLY POINTING IN A VERY GETTING STARTED: You don't need a lot of amazing expertise and knowledge. class I felt more focused, relaxed and much PROMISING DIRECTION! expensive equipment or to be in tiptop shape more able to accomplish the long list of Also, thanks to Kristina McArdle and her team for their to start practicing yoga. All it takes is loose So far yoga has been shown to lower blood tasks that needed to be done. exemplary service and attention to detail - everything clothing, bare feet and a willingness to give pressure and heart rate, which can help was taken care of to the highest standard, including the Reducing stress is one of the main reasons it a go. reduce a person's risk of heart disease. move indoors due to rain which prevented our barbeque I became a yoga teacher, and is exactly what Kooyong’s yoga classes take place every being held on the Terrace as planned. my yoga classes at Kooyong are focused Monday and Wednesday evening from on doing. My style of yoga, Vinyasa yoga, is This was no ordinary barbeque but a magnificent feast! Marike Knight is Kooyong’s 7-8pm. All levels are welcome. resident Yoga teacher centred on moving through a sequence of postures called “Asana” while maintaining a If you have any enquires regarding the connection with your breath. Health Club Activities you can contact Wednesday 16 May – Fish Dish Health Club Manager Michael Kull on Any Kooyong member who comes along to Mobile: 0419 003 762 or Ph: 9822 3333. This was one of our two venues offsite from Kooyong for a class will tell you as soon as you enter the 2012 and the committee chose something completely different with a seafood restaurant in the city. It was a fun night with a creative menu of different seafood, wines and camaraderie shared by members and guests, as you can see from the photos!
Future Diary Dates Friday 24 August – 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner in the Kooyong Room Friday 30 November – End of Year/ Christmas function in the Racquet Club Please join us – make a note in your diary for these dates now! Christine Johnson President
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AUGUST 6th 10th 17th New Members’ Emerging President’s Lunch Night Stars Snooker Lunch featuring Championship Jana Pittman and Stephen Quartermain
24th SEPTEMBER 2nd 7th Wine & Food Father’s Day Crèche Ladies Society Buffet Lunch Tennis Night 40th Anniversary Dinner
15th 17th OCTOBER 27th Social Committee The Champions' James Bond Dinner Royal Children’s Dinner Dance Hospital Auxiliary Card Day
5th 11th 14th 25th Royal Children’s Inter Club Wine Social Committee Kooyong Annual Hospital Auxiliary Challenge JJ Tennis Day General Meeting Trivia Night
26th 28th Crèche Parent’s Cedric Mason Cup Royal South Yarra & Kooyong Tennis Night Junior Teams Event vs Royal Young Members’ Invite You To South Yarra The 2012 Yarrayong NOVEMBER 14th 120 YEARS OF Crèche Committee Annual General Apres Ski Ball Meeting Date: Saturday 18th August Time: 7.30pm 18th 25th Cost: $70 per person Bridge President’s Day Swiss Teams Official Opening of Congress the grass courts Featuring former Kooyong Dinner Venue: Royal South Yarra Australian Open champion 310 Williams Road North, and world number 1 Ashley Cooper. 25th 30th South Yarra Come and celebrate all that this wonderful Crèche Kids Wine & Food Club represents in its 120th year. Christmas Party Society Members are allowed to bring 1 guest Christmas Dinner Friday 19th OCTOBER at 7pm, The Kooyong Room
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FUNCTIONS AT
Kooyong is the ideal venue for all your function needs. With all rooms offering terraces overlooking the tennis courts and Kooyong gardens, Kooyong provides a unique dining opportunity for all your needs. End of year dinners, birthdays, special celebration, weddings and corporate needs; Kooyong caters for these and more. Great views compliment a specially selected menu, good wine and friendly service, and make Kooyong the right choice for all your function needs.
During the festive times ahead, or in the New Year, Kooyong is the perfect place to create an event to remember. Speak to Kristina and our welcoming staff about your upcoming function.