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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. COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 3 CONTENTS COURT THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. 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<MBHGL>O>GML ABN: 17 177 846 072 Our special guest for the night this edition of Courtside. 6 Reg. No: A0039994S will be Australian Open winner titles in 2011. 3 The Kooyong International Ten years ago a group of Kooyong at Kooyong and former World • Around 40 of the Foundation 5 President’s Message Number 1 Ashley Cooper. stalwarts, led by two of my predecessors, Terry Fraser and group have earned ATP or WTA 5 A Message From The CEO KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB rankings. More than 30 have gone COMMITTEE Further information will be Peter Quinn, formally established the 6 New 50 Year Members Inducted Kooyong Foundation. Their initiative on to earn tennis scholarships at Ian Hill - President available closer to the date American Universities. 8 The 2012 Champions' Dinner Adam Cossar - Vice-President regarding this special night sprang from a belief that there must 10 Longines Futures Aces Tournament Brian Capp - Vice-President and we invite Members to join be many Kooyong members who Just in the past few weeks we have Des Hinsley - Treasurer us to celebrate this milestone appreciated the enjoyment the club and enjoyed reading of the deeds of two of 11 Kooyong Foundation News the sport of tennis had given them and at the club. our budding Foundation stars, making 12 Isabelle Wallace Wins Second Members of Committee would like to “give something back”. waves on the world stage. National Title Peter Carew Cam Dickinson “Giving something back,” has since In Paris, 12-year-old Destanee Aiava 14 Kooyong Chess Group Richard Kennett been embraced so enthusiastically that claimed the Longines Future Aces 15 Emergency Phones Fiona Law Kooyong and its Foundation now enjoy tournament, ahead of 15 other top 8 16 Tennis Courts Maintenance Duncan McCulloch a deserved reputation among the top juniors from around the world. Margot McCluskey Australian sporting clubs noted for their 17 Membership Cards Darren O’Loughlin public spirit and generosity. The victory gave her the chance to play 18 Dress Codes Joe Dicks an exhibition match at Roland Garros In its 10 years of life the Foundation has alongside tennis legend and 22-time 20 F&B News Chris Brown - CEO raised well over half a million dollars Grand Slam singles winner Steffi Graf, 22 Next Generation Clubs Committee Members may be contacted which has been directed to two major who was most complimentary about 23 Asia Pacific Tennis League at any time through reception. initiatives: preserving the past and her young partner. promoting the future. 24 Men's Pennant News In Denmark, 15-year-old Mark Polmans The past has been recognised through 25 Women's Pennant News PUBLISHERS won the ITF junior singles event, the historical displays throughout our then teamed with fellow Kooyong 26 Junior Competition News Courtside magazine edited by Daniel O’Neill new clubhouse. Much of this remarkable scholarship player Daniel Nolan to 27 Pennant Profiles memorabilia has been assembled reach the semi-final of the doubles. Membership Enquiries through the efforts of the Foundation. 28 Mid Week Ladies Report Kylie Polidano The Foundation has been able to thrive 22 28 The Pro Shop [email protected] The future is being promoted out on thanks to the support of Kooyong the courts where scores of deserving 29 Kooyong International Tennis members and friends who make Tennis Enquiries and talented young players are being tax-effective donations via the Australian Academy Cedric Mason Our court preparation for the nurtured with Foundation support. The Sports Foundation. A number have also [email protected] 30 Squash News spring and summer seasons youngsters blossom under the coaching chosen to remember the Foundation in 32 Billiards & Snooker Report Functions Enquiries has started well with our base and encouragement they receive in their Will by making a bequest. Kristina McArdle lines replaced on grass courts the friendly Kooyong environment, 33 Bridge News As it celebrates a proud 10th birthday [email protected] and other work taking place with strong emphasis on developing 33 Creche Report character as well as playing technique. I would like to congratulate the Kooyong Design & Production around the grounds and on the 34 The Social Committee Foundation on its achievements and Mustard Creative Media en tout cas courts to prepare That the program is an outstanding urge members to continue to throw 35 The Royal Childrens Hospital [email protected] us well for the months ahead. success can be measured by this brief their support behind that worthy motto: Auxiliary summary of achievements: “Giving something back.” 36 Wine & Food Society This is also the time of year KOOYONG CORPORATE MEMBERS when our mind turns to end • Since it was launched, the 24 37 Health Club News of year celebrations and our Foundation has assisted more than AAMI 200 young players. 38 Diary Dates Australian Fabric Laminators functions staff would be very 39 120 Years of Kooyong Dinner BUPA pleased to help with any • Two of them, Sally Peers (2007) and Duncan Thompson Building Concepts special occasion needs or Belinda Woolcock (2011), were key Endeavour Shipbrokers events in the New Year. members of the Australian teams Ian Hill Treasury Wine Estates which claimed the Junior Fed Cup President - Kooyong Lawn Montague Cold Storage Chris Brown against the best in the world. Tennis Club Ozito Industries CEO - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Staff Australia Club Zanity Haymes Paint 4 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2012 5 KOOYONG NEWS 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.