THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 33 APRIL 2013
Hewitt Wins Second AAMI Classic Title KOOYONG WINS MEN'S PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE
A day of high class tennis action Daniel Byrnes won the first set ended with a win and a loss for comfortably against Taso Vasiliadis but matches with Taso are never over he the Kooyong teams after another fought his way back into the contest by fantastic season of Premier winning the second set in a tiebreaker. League action. The final set was a seesawing battle as both players tried to wrest the momentum After a hiatus in 2012 due to the need for away from each other but it was Byrnes the dates to be changed following the who clinched the crucial rubber 6/4 in the Asia Pacific Tennis League moving into final set. the November timeslot. By this stage Marc Polmans was well This also saw changes to the format and on the way to winning his match with squad sizes along with the formation of Ben Ellwood which he did 6/1 6/0 to the first Country All-Stars team. give Kooyong a significant advantage on The semi finals were played between games and Andrew Whittington knew the top four sides in both the men’s and he had done enough at 6/7 0/5 against women’s competitions on Friday night and Rubin Statham for Kooyong to win they were both nailbiters as the men did the day as the celebrations began. battle with Grace Park and the women In the women’s final it was an took on Royal South Yarra. even start to the day as both Things looked dire early in both matches Kooyong and Delahey Rec won a but they found a way to win to secure a doubles rubber with Kate Antosik spot in the final to give themselves a shot and Annabelle Andrinopoulos at the title. winning 6/1 6/3 against Stefani Stojic The men’s final between Kooyong and and Branka Potkonjak. MCC was always going to be a cracker Viktorija Rajicic and Monica Rajicic and it lived up to the hype as the doubles were too strong for Kooyong’s Michaela was played at such a high standard. Johansson and Molly Polak as they won Daniel Byrnes and Marc Polmans their first rubber 6/2 6/2. got things rolling for Kooyong with an The singles were all Delahey Rec as impressive straight sets win against Ben Viktorija Rajicic and Stefani Stojic put Ellwood and Michael Logarzo 6/1 6/3. their club within grasp of victory and On the next court Andrew Coelho and when Karolina Wlodarczak won the first Andrew Whittington were able to win set against Annabelle Andrinopoulos it a crucial first set against Peter Luczak was a big win for Delahey in their first and Rubin Statham 7/6 before losing the season in the top competition. second 6/4 in another tight set. Congratulations must go to The match tiebreaker could have gone everyone involved in a wonderful T H E 2 0 1 3 either way but Luczak and Statham day of tennis! showed their experience and grabbed the rubber for MCC to keep them in the contest. The singles saw Andrew Coelho have to face off with Peter Luczak and it was the star from MCC that got the job done 6/2 6/2 to put his side in front as the rain came. ?NG
COURTSIDECOURTSIDE – DECEMBER – APRIL 20132012 3 CONTENTS COURT THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. our Kooyong Committee has Members will have the opportunity Sadly since our last Courtside the Club for some time been focused on to join Caulfield Park Sports Club at a has lost a Past President, Vice President ISSUE NUMBER 33 APRIL 2013 Yexploring ways of increasing special Kooyong Member rate for social and Committee Member all of whom value to Members of the Club. The and pennant bowls and additionally, a served the Club with distinction over an Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. expanding array of opportunities for our number of introductory events for our extended period of time. The Club will 489 Glenferrie Road Members at reciprocal Clubs both locally Members will be held including the miss John Foster, Committee Member Kooyong VIC 3144 and internationally and capital works popular bare foot bowling. (1977-1982) and Club President (1982- Phone: (03) 9822 3333 programs around the Glenferrie property 1984), Michael Bidey, Committee Fax: (03) 9822 5248 are recent examples of this, and there The signing of these agreements Member (1988-1982) and Vice President Website: www.kooyong.com.au are more initiatives and capital projects achieves several positive outcomes for (2000-2003) and Fred Murphy, Email: [email protected] under consideration. Kooyong Members. Firstly it enables Committee Member (1987-1999).The the Club to significantly reduce the richness, diversity and standing of our ?NG
Lleyton Hewitt showed some vintage of Kei Nishikori, and it was another tight ‘I think tomorrow’s going to be a very form in the final of the 2013 AAMI Classic contest after the Croatian came out and good test for me before the Australian when he defeated Juan Martin Del Potro won the first set 6/4. Open,’ said Del Potro. 6/1 6/4 to hold aloft the trophy for the Berdych eventually found his groove in ‘When I was a kid Lleyton means a lot for second time. the second set and showed why he is me. He’s a big champion for Australia and After a wonderful week of world class ranked number six in the world on the he was number 1 in the world.’ tennis, culminating in the clash between way to a three set win 4/6 62 6/3. The final match of the day saw Kei two US Open champions, Hewitt showed The second day brought some more Nishikori make his first appearance for the he was again capable mixing it with the quality tennis as Ivan Dodig got the week after injury kept him out of the earlier big boys having recovered from another matches underway with an impressive matches but he was keen to get a match bout of surgery on his foot. upset win over Milos Raonic 6/4 6/4. under his belt before the Australian Open. The week started with a couple of gripping This was followed by the first semi final He faced a match hardened Paul-Henri three set matches as Del Potro got his featuring Lleyton Hewitt and Tomas Mathieu but it was Nishikori who came campaign rolling with a 6/4 3/6 7/6 victory Berdych and it was the Australian who out firing as he raced to a 6/0 first set win over Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu. weathered the early storm from Berdych but the Frenchman wasn’t going down Both men fought to the end in a very to eventually get on top. without a fight and he dug in to win the entertaining first encounter on Kooyong’s Hewitt’s ball striking was a feature as he second set 6/4. centre court despite the wind making life booked himself a place in Saturday’s final Nishikori then turned things around to difficult for the players. with a 6/3 6/2 victory. finish the match in style and show he was ‘I think here is very good chance to ‘It just took me a couple of games to ready to roll in his first round match at the prepare for the Open and play in the big get my confidence in terms of where my Australian Open winning 6/0 4/6 6/3. matches before the Open,’ said Del Potro depth was at and how hard and high to The final day brought some fantastic after the match. hit the ball to him,’ said Hewitt. tennis as Tomas Berdych went into top Next up on court was Lleyton Hewitt and Simone Bollelli, replacing Janko gear in last hitout before the Australian the big Canadian Milos Raonic and the Tipsarevic, and Paul-Henri Mathieu then Open to defeat Marcos Baghdatis 6/3 crowd was treated to another brilliant played out another enthralling encounter 6/2 to claim third place. match as it again went the distance with that went the distance. And in the final it was vintage Hewitt as Hewitt eventually prevailing in the third set Despite losing the first set, it was Bollelli the Australian showed he was over his tiebreak 6/3 1/6 7/6. who prevailed 1/6 6/4 6/3 in an extremely injury issues and ready to take on Janko The Australian champion was ready to go entertaining match to end day two. Tipsarevic in the first round at Melbourne from the start and made life difficult for Park when he dominated the first set 6/1 Day three began with Fabio Fognini Raonic in the first set before the talented against Del Potro. coming in to play Milos Raonic and it was youngster started to dictate terms in the a tight match from start to finish. The second set continued along similar lines second set to level the match. until Del Potro fought back into the match The Italian wanted a win going into the Hewitt wasn’t going to let the match slip but the damage had been done as Hewitt first Grand Slam of the year and that was and again showed his trademark grit and continued on to claim his second AAMI exactly what he got as he won 6/4 6/4 determination to take the third set to a Classic title in three years 6/1 6/4 to top off over the big Canadian. tiebreaker and then get the job done 6/3 another memorable week at Kooyong. 1/6 7/6 to move through to the semi final. The second semi final was up next and it looked like being a fantastic contest ‘Playing Milos tests your mental between crowd favourite Marcos toughness and you feel like you get a lot Baghdatis and former US Open winner of half chances out there and he takes Juan Martin Del Potro. them away from you straight away,’ said Hewitt after the tough encounter. Baghdatis looked in good touch early in the match but Del Potro stepped up to Unfortunately the next match saw win the tight first set 6/4 and take control Marcos Baghdatis win in unfortunate of the match. circumstances as Janko Tipsarevic retired with a wrist injury after losing the From there the Argentinian did as he first set 6/1. pleased on the way to a straight sets victory and a spot in the final against his The final match on day one saw Tomas boyhood idol and friend Lleyton Hewitt Berdych take on Ivan Dodig, who came 6/4 6/1. into the draw following the withdrawal
6 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 7 TENNIS NEWS Destanee Aiava Selected to Represent Australia
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ooyong’s Destanee Aiava has been K selected to represent Australia at the upcoming 14/u World Junior Team (Asia/ Oceania Qualifying) competition in Malaysia. Your stay your way The competition runs from 15-20 April and brings together the best 14/u tennis players from the Asia/ Oceania region and is a great opportunity for one of the country’s brightest prospects. Victoria’s Jaimee Fouris, sister of Kooyong’s Elly Fourlis, has also been selected in the team. “We are thrilled that both girls have been selected to represent their country in the14/u event in Kuching, Malaysia,” said Tennis Victoria’s Executive Manager of Tennis Operations Nick Hinneberg. Introducing Quest Studios, Key features SUNDAY 12th MAY a welcome change for guests seeking “It’s great for the girls to earn ✓ accommodation that gives you the Complimentary Wi-Fi access* their spots from all the training space to work and relax your way. ✓ 1.7km from Kooyong ✓ Trams on doorstep If you’ve ever stayed with Quest and hard work they have put ✓ Serviced Apartments, you’ll be familiar Fully equipped kitchenette Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Buffet in, as well as their consistently with our warm, welcoming service. ✓ Inner urban location Mother's Day That bit we’re not changing. The rest, ✓ Onsite restaurant Lunch at Kooyong strong National results.” well, it’s waiting for you to experience. *Terms and conditions apply Sunday 12th May, 12pm – 3pm “The experience will help provide them with a big step Adults $70 & Kids $35 (13 years & under) forward in their tennis development,” added Hinneberg. Destanee is a member of the Club’s Premier League Includes gourmet buffet lunch and a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival for all mothers. team which is set to take on Royal South Yarra in the Drinks at bar prices. Fabulous entertainment provided. semi finals this Friday night at Kooyong.
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a huge amount of tennis across the weekend, including a win in the final of From top: Kate Antosik, the A Grade Singles and unfortunately Brigitte Beck and going down in a monster semi final of Daniel Nickels Antosik Wins the A Grade Doubles with his partner in finals action Billy Friend. In the final of the Under 21 Boy’s Singles it was Caleb Boland, returning from injury, who was able to get the job done First Singles Title against the top seed Daniel Nickels. Boland looked to be returning to some of his best form as he wrapped up the he Club Championships again Not to be outdone, Antosik made the match 7/6 6/2. T proved popular with Members as early running in the second set and The final of the Under 21 Girl’s Singles saw a record entry of nearly 500 players looked to use her power to full effect Romy Stephens win a second consecutive attempted to etch their names in history. and it worked perfectly as she got on title when she defeated a much improved With two beautiful weekends of warm top to level it at a set apiece. Maddy Bailey 6/3 6/2 in the final. weather and played on the Club’s Romy is now within reach of the top famous grass courts, most events were The final set was more group of players at the Club and will be completed on schedule while several looking to make that next step with year finals of the bigger draws ran across to of the same as Antosik 12 now behind her. the third weekend. ran away with her first Other notable performances included In the Open Men’s Singles it was David Chris Straford who was able to team Bidmeade who upstaged nine-time singles title and her place with Cam Dickinson and Jeremy winner Jay Salter in the final to claim his in history Brown-Greaves to win the A second title in three years. 4/6 6/2 6/2. Grade Doubles and the 50 & Over Bidmeade built up to the final with solid Doubles respectively. wins over Nicholas Stafford, Daniel Elizabeth Peers notched up Nickels and Martin Warwick while Salter The win also gave Antosik another Club Championship title was able to get past Rob Dalton and the double after earlier when she won the 50 and Over rising stars Will Kneale and Matthew winning the Open Doubles Singles to go with her 14 Open Nickels to reach the final. title with Laura McNamara Singles titles while we had two of the The final was a tense battle as both 6/4 6/1 over Premier Club’s newest scholarship players do players tried to find a way to break serve League teammates Molly battle in the B Grade Singles final and the first set went to a tiebreaker Polak and Brigitte Beck. with Josiah Roach overcoming a which Bidmeade was able to wrest In the Men’s Open determined Jeremy Taylor. away from Salter to get his nose in front. Doubles it was the Both youngsters look like It was more of the same in the second Nickels brothers who they will be great assets set as both players held serve but you came out on top to claim to the Club for the could sense something was about to their first title together coming Pennant season. after they defeated happen. The entries in the a determined Ned With Bidmeade up six games to five in junior events were Whittington and Dexter the second set he was able to make the another highlight Bonet in the final 5/7 decisive move and broke Salter’s serve, as many of the 6/1 6/4. something that would have happened club’s future stars very few times over the past 12 years, to This encounter could be attempted to win win the match and the title 7/6 7/5. a sign of things to come as their age groups. the next wave of players start The Open Ladies Singles final was a Congratulations to come through to the higher great match as Kate Antosik and Brigitte to everyone who echelons of the Club. Beck went into battle in the stifling heat. took part in the Club In the Open Mixed Doubles, Beck had knocked out last year’s Championships in David Bidmeade paired with champion, Molly Polak, in a semi final 2013, especially to Molly Polak to grab another and looked confident going into the final our winners, and double, having earlier sewn while Antosik had made her way into we look forward to a up the singles title, when the final with a couple of solid wins over bigger and better event they defeated rising star Laura Rabinovich and Romy Stephens. next year. David Hough and Sophie The first set was tight but it was the Grumley in the final. younger Beck who won it 6/4 to take Kate Antosik holds up her David Bidmeade cherishes David Hough had played first Club Championships his second Open Singles command of the match. Singles trophy title at the Club
Club Championships
10 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 11 Foundation Hot Shots Club Championships Days Proving Popular
he Kooyong Foundation has recently begun running Hot Members can get their kids involved by registering Club Championships Winners List February 2013 T Shots Tennis Days on the first Sunday of each month. their interest each month via the emails sent out to all Members registered on our website. The first two sessions have seen more than 60 kids Event 1. Men’s Open Singles Event 15. Men’s B Grade Doubles Event 31. C Grade Mixed Doubles involved with the second one filling up within days of the If you aren’t registered then please go to the website Winner: David Bidmeade 7/6 7/5 Winner: Peter Gard/Lloyd Saville 6/2 6/7 6/1 Winner: Stephanie Fry/Ian Hill w/o information going out to members. www.kooyong.com.au and follow the links in the Runner Up: Jay Salter Runner Up: Anthony Coxon/Campbell Sorrell Runner Up: Charlotte Righetti/Ben Righetti Members section to sign up. Event 2. Men’s Open Doubles Event 16. Ladies B Grade Singles Event 32. D Grade Mixed Doubles Aimed at kids aged 5 to 10, this Tennis Winner: Daniel Nickels/Matthew Nickels 5/7 Winner: Renee Sheary 7/5 4/6 7/5 Winner: Jane Lennon/Pat Lennon 6/4 6/2 6/1 6/4 Runner Up: Jade Sheary Runner Up: Jenny Tingate/Peter Tingate Australia program is designed to make it Runner Up: Dexter Bonet/Ned Whittaker Event 17. Ladies B Grade Doubles Event 34. Junior Boy’s Singles U/21 easier for kids to be able to learn the Winner: Jessica Draper/Caroline Venn 6/4 6/0 Event 3. Ladies Open Singles Winner: Caleb Boland 7/6 6/2 Runner Up: Rebecca Diedrich/Bridget Laird Winner: Kate Antosik 4/6 6/2 6/2 Runner Up: Daniel Nickels skills of the game. Runner Up: Brigitte Beck Event 18. Men’s C Grade Singles Winner: Rob McKinnon 6/4 6/3 Event 35. Junior Girl’s Singles U/21 With low compression balls, smaller racquets, nets and Event 4. Ladies Open Doubles Runner Up: Jeremy Sneddon Winner: Romy Stephens 6/3 6/2 courts, it is hoped Hot Shots will grow the sport from Winner: Kate Antosik/Laura McNamara 6/4 6/1 Runner Up: Madeleine Bailey Runner Up: Brigitte Beck/Molly Polak Event 19. Men’s C Grade Doubles the grass roots level. Winner: Chris McKinnon/Rob McKinnon 4/6 Event 36. U/12 Boys Singles Event 5. Men’s 50 & Over Singles 6/4 7/5 Winner: Lachlan McAndrew 6/2 6/2 Winner: Stephen Myers 7/6 6/2 Runner Up: David Harris/Peter Hays Runner Up: Max Sinclair Runner Up: Ken Cooper Event 20. Ladies C Grade Singles Event 37. U/12 Girls Singles Event 6. Men’s 50 & Over Doubles Winner: Libbie Geason 6/3 6/4 Winner: Holly Feldman 6/4 5/7 6/1 Winner: Jeremy Brown-Greaves/Chris Runner Up: Jane Lennon Runner Up: Natalie Ronge Straford 6/2 6/7 6/1 Event 21. Ladies C Grade Doubles Runner Up: Ken Cooper/Terry Stone Event 38. U/12 Boys Doubles Winner: Theresa Carmichael/Linda Pengelly Winner: Lachlan McAndrew/Max Sinclair Event 7. Ladies 50 & Over Singles 6/3 6/0 4/6 6/4 6/1 Winner: Elizabeth Peers 6/2 6/3 Runner Up: Sally Potter/Edwina Vesely Runner Up: Ned Hummerston/Max Potter Runner Up: Kerin Tulloch Event 22. Men’s D Grade Singles Event 8. Ladies 50 & Over Doubles Winner: Damon De Mestre 6/4 6/0 Event 40. U/14 Boys Singles Winner: Wendy Harrison/Leanne Scott 6/2 6/1 Runner Up: Edmond Woo Winner: Thomas McKay 6/1 6/0 Runner Up: Hamish McIntyre Runner Up: Sheryl Kerwick/Kerin Tulloch Event 23. Men’s D Grade Doubles Event 9. Men’s 60 & Over Doubles Winner: Nicholas Cox/Richard Hanson 6/2 6/2 Event 41. U/14 Girls Singles Winner: Maurice Broom/Chiro Mukerjea 6/0 6/2 Runner Up: Damond De Mestre/Phillip Hyde Winner: Akanksha Puli 6/2 6/3 Runner Up: James Tulloch/Michael Haussegger Event 24. Ladies D Grade Singles Runner Up: Stephanie Hird Event 10. Men’s 100 & Over Doubles Winner: Belinda Henry 6/1 6/0 Event 42. U/14 Boys Doubles Winner: Ken Cooper/Phil McCall 7/6 6/3 Runner Up: Suzannah Court Winner: Charlie Geason/Sebastian Tabain Runner Up: Campbell Dickinson/Bruce Osborne Event 25. Ladies D Grade Doubles 6/0 6/3 Winner: Di Coles/Irene Taylor 6/2 6/0 Runner Up: Lachlan McAndrew/James McNab Event 11. Men’s A Grade Singles Runner Up: Sussan Keys/Karen Bartram Winner: David Hough 6/4 6/2 Event 43. U/14 Girls Doubles Runner Up: David Holland Event 26. Men’s Social Doubles Winner: Jessica Pila/Tania Szwarcberg 6/2 6/3 Winner: Lachan Fong/Chester Razuki 6/3 6/2 Runner Up: Sophie Davis/Sophia McGrath Event 12. Men’s A Grade Doubles Runner Up: John Cooper/Robin Harrison Winner: Campbell Dickinson/Chris Straford Event 44. U/16 Boys Singles 6/4 6/4 Event 28. Open Mixed Doubles Winner: Caleb Boland 6/0 6/1 Runner Up: Stephen Gay/Jeremy Brown- Winner: Molly Polak/David Bidmeade 6/0 6/2 Runner Up: Pierce Gilheany Greaves Runner Up: Sophie Grumley/David Hough Event 29. 100 & Over Mixed Doubles Event 44. U/16 Girls Singles Event 13. Ladies A Grade Singles Winner: Natalie Harwood/Maurice Broom Winner: Cindy Tamber 6/0 6/1 Winner: Kate Francis 6/3 6/3 7/6 6/1 Runner Up: Ashley Spinks Runner Up: Fiona Medina Runner Up: Kerin Tulloch/James Tulloch Event 46. U/16 Boy’s Doubles Event 14. Men’s B Grade Singles Event 30. B Grade Mixed Doubles Winner: Michael McKay/Thomas McKay 6/1 6/1 Winner: Josiah Roach 6/4 6/3 Winner: Madeleine Bailey/Alex Bielinski 6/3 7/5 Runner Up: Calum Bennett/James Goller Runner Up: Jeremy Taylor Runner Up: Leanne Scott/Peter Gard
Club Championships
12 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 FOUNDATION NEWS FOUNDATION NEWS Kooyong Juniors WAYNE ARTHURS CUP he Kooyong Foundation Region while North Suburban were also Tagain supported the Wayne impressive in their win over Waverley. Feature At Arthurs Cup which was held at The final was an absolute classic with Kooyong in mid December. it finishing at three rubbers apiece and The best 10 and under kids from games having to separate the two sides. around Victoria converged on The North Suburban team of Enzo National Kooyong to represent their country Aguiard, Filip Sojic, Keona Mendis and regions or metropolitan associations in Emily Ioannou defeated Berwick’s team the teams event. of Alex Bulte, Adam Veermeer, Joanna Titles Destanee Aiava, North Suburban were hoping to keep the Wietrzyk and Jovana Lazarevic by just trophy in their possession after defeating five games. Bayside-Moorabbin in the 2011 final and The kids also got a great thrill out of they were again the team to beat. receiving their trophies from Wayne he December Nationals were a In the 12’s Nationals, Kooyong’s Greg Berwick and District won through to the Arthurs on the final day. happy hunting ground for some of Polmans and Connor Di Marco won the final with a dominant victory over Eastern Tthe Club’s most talented players with doubles title while Greg also reached the terrific results across the board from our quarterfinals of the singles. Kooyong Fitzgerald Scholarship holders. Kooyong’s Daniel Nickels made the final High on that list was Kooyong’s Destanee of the 16’s doubles and lost a tight match Aiava who won another National 14’s to the top seeds as did Katerina Valos singles title and this time she added a with her partner Anja Dokic. doubles title for good measure. In the 18’s events, Daniel Nolan and In the final, Destanee played Seone Marc Polmans made the semi final of Mendez from NSW and showed her the doubles while Belinda Woolcock, power and poise to win the final Marc Polmans and Omar Jasika made the 6/3 6/3. quarterfinals of the singles event. “I’ve been working on staying At the recently played Mildura Grasscourt Nationals, Kooyong’s Codey Gunn made Katerina Valos (left) and calm, focusing on the next it to the semi finals of the 12’s singles partner Anja Dokic, while Kooyong’s Connor Di Marco made point and just moving on,” the quarterfinals of the singles before Aiava reflected after winning the final. winning his second consecutive National doubles title when he teamed with Destanee teamed with South Australian Stefan Norodom from South Australia. Nicole Kraemer to win the doubles final 6/3 6/1 over the top seeds Michelle Kooyong’s Peta Valos also made a great Pits and Maddison Inglis to top off a run through to the quarterfinals of the wonderful few weeks that included a 12’s singles before losing to the top seed team title win for Victoria. while making the same stage of the doubles event. In the 14 boy’s final, Kooyong’s Richard Yang was chasing another National title Mike Vaughan was again prominent in against Max Purcell from NSW. the 14’s singles as he made it through to the quarterfinals where he eventually Richard battled valiantly but it was lost to Daniel Hobart from South Purcell who proved to be the better Australia. player on the day as he recorded Connor Di Marco (right) and his a 6/4 6/3 win. He also made it through to the doubles partner Stefan Norodom, quarterfinals, as did Michael Commings, Kooyong’s Mike Vaughan also made while Todd Millington made it through the semi finals of the 14’s singles as to the doubles semi finals with partner well as reaching the semi finals of the Bernard Nkomba. doubles with Richard Yang while Michael Commings made the final of the 14’s And Stephanie Serafidis showed doubles with his partner Alex De Minaur plenty of grit to make it through to the unfortunately losing to the top seeds in a quarterfinals of the 14’s singles as a match tiebreaker 7/5 4/6 10/5. wildcard before going down to finalist Gabrielle O’Gorman. Mike Vaughan and Richard Yang had also played in the Victorian team that won Congratulations to all of our players on their wonderful performances at the the Sproule Stephens Trophy in a match Michael Commings (second from left) recent National titles and good luck for tiebreaker of the deciding doubles rubber with Alex Di Minaur, the previous week. the upcoming Claycourt Nationals! Scott Jones and Max Purcell
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14 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 15 RECIPROCAL NEWS The
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OAM For Rosalie Silverstein
It’s always great Rosalie’s work led to the Rosalie has also been a member to hear about our establishment of The Posh Opp of the Management Committee of Members when Shoppe in order to raise funds for the Melbourne Jewish Orphan and they receive reward the education of disadvantaged Children’s Aid Society since 1988 for years of service children in 1999 and she has been and was a fundraiser and coordinator to the community. the Volunteer Manager ever since. of the Melbourne Jewish Women’s Guild from 1990-2001. And Rosalie Silverstein received She has also been a volunteer with such recognition recently when JewishCare Victoria since the early We congratulate Rosalie on this she was awarded an Order of 1990s, a volunteer and fundraiser wonderful reward for years of Australia Medal for her service to for Montefiore Home for the Aged fantastic work in the community! the community through educational, since 1981, a coordinator, activities, charitable and Jewish organisations. cultural events and entertainment Tennis Seniors for residents. Australian Claycourt Championships t was fantastic to see so many before being runner up in the Peter Gard was a semi finalist in Kooyong Members take part doubles with Judy Hancy. the 50’s doubles with his partner Iin the recent Tennis Seniors Susan Thomas was a runner up in Malcolm Pearson. Australian Claycourt Championships the 50’s doubles with her partner Glenn Busby again dominated the at Kooyong over the Labour Day Rosemary Davis and Rena Alves 55 age group to win the singles while long weekend. teamed well with Cushla Demuth to also winning the 45’s doubles with Not only did they take part in large make the semi finals of the 55 & 60 Chris O’Mara while Dennis Maddern numbers but they also had great doubles. and Dennis Mihelyi went on to win success with Kooyong players taking Heather Barwick joined with Angie the 55’s doubles event. home 14 titles. Arthurs to be a runner up in the 65’s In the 65’s doubles event, Hayden Karen Kleverlaan starred with three doubles and then made the semi Rees made the final with his partner titles as she dominated the 35+ finals of the mixed doubles while Terry Smith while Graeme Addison singles, the doubles with Wanda Mary King reached the semi finals in and Rob McLauchlan also made the Howes and the mixed doubles with the 70’s doubles. semi finals. Chris O’Mara. Lou Griffith made the semi finals of Kooyong’s Maurice Broom continued Wendy Harrison also had a the 60 & 65’s mixed with partner doing what he does best when he wonderful event as she won two David Cadman. made the semi finals of the 70’s titles, the 55 & 60 singles and In the men’s events, Chris Straford singles and then winning the doubles doubles with Leanne Scott, while showed he was up to the task when with John Mansfield and the mixed making the mixed doubles semi final he knocked out all of the seeds to with Judy Hancy. with Cam Dickinson who was also win the 50’s singles. Ray Fitz-Gerald also made the semi runner up in the 50’s doubles with It was a great follow on from the Club finals of the 80’s doubles with Claude Simon Arms. Championships where Chris starred Wenzel from Queensland. Kerin Tulloch was another to take to win both the 50’s doubles and the Congratulations to all of our home two titles after winning the 65’s A Grade doubles. Members who competed in the singles and the mixed doubles with Edward Myers was a semi finalist in Australian Championships! her husband, James Tulloch. the same event and then went on In the same age group, Kati to win the 50’s doubles with Martin Chris Straford (right) won the National Tennis Patterson was runner up to Kerin Wawrick who was also runner up Seniors Claycourt 50’s Singles title and is in the singles while Linda Pengelly in the 50 & 55’s mixed event with pictured here with Club Championships partner was a semi finalist in the 70’s singles Wanda Howes. Jeremy Brown-Greaves
20 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 21 TENNIS NEWS AROUND THE CLUB ASIA PACIFIC PENNANT PROFILES TENNIS LEAGUE
ooyong’s men’s and women’s teams Islands which saw them play Kenjoyed great success in both the off against the Giants from state and national finals in the inaugural WA for fifth place. season of the Asia Pacific Tennis League. It was exciting to see Mitch The women, on the back of some Burman and Marc Polmans extremely strong doubles combinations, take their chance to gain won the Victorian conference before valuable while captain David finishing fifth at the national finals at the Bidmeade, Daniel Byrnes Australian Open. and Jay Salter showed great leadership to their young NAME: KATE VAUGHAN NAME: MIKE VAUGHAN The Victorian final was an extremely tight teammates. match with Frankston posing a huge AGE: 13 GRADE: 2 PLAY L/H OR R/H: RH AUSTRALIAN RANKING: 351 AGE: 14 GRADE: 2 PLAY L/H OR R/H: RH AUSTRALIAN RANKING: 306 challenge with Storm Sanders, one of the A sixth place finish was a rising stars of Australian tennis, doing her great effort considering Tennis Achievements: Tennis Achievements: best to help her side cause an upset. the late call up and the • Made the Bruce Cup team. • Semi Final 14’s Singles & Doubles December Nationals unavailability of several of Despite going into the doubles at 2 the team’s stars. • Play at a National level including the recent Mildura • Quarter Final 14’s Singles Mildura Grasscourt Nationals rubbers each, the Kooyong girls showed Grasscourt Nationals and the December Nationals at their experience playing together was a Both teams will be looking Melbourne Park. • Won 14’s Teams Event at December Nationals huge asset as Sally Peers and Michaela forward to matching it Most admired sportsperson/why? Johansson dominated their match while with the best sides across • Made the quarter finals of the 14’s singles at the Victorian Kate Antosik and Belinda Woolcock Australia again in 2014. Junior Claycourts as well as the semi finals of the doubles. Michael Hussey and Juan Martin Del Potro. They are both overcame a deficit to win and book a • Played in the 2013 Tennis Victoria Premier League and humble but very professional. spot at the Australian Open. won a singles match. Greatest sporting moment witnessed? At the National finals the girls were Most admired sportsperson/why? The 5 nil Ashes whitewash of England as well as the Federer unlucky to run into a match hardened vs Nadal finals at Wimbledon in 2006 and 2008. side from New Zealand in the first Serena Williams because I love the way she plays and she is round before posting two very good very competitive. What goals have you set for yourself in tennis? wins over the Beenleigh Blaze and the Greatest sporting moment witnessed? I’d like to get into a Division 1 American College and to earn Canberra Velocity. Azarenka winning the 2013 Australian Open final against Li Na an ITF ranking. Sally Peers, Belinda Woolcock, Michaela even though the majority of the crowd were against her. What do you enjoy most about pennant tennis? Johansson, Molly Polak, Kate Antosik, Brigitte Beck and Laura McNamara all What goals have you set for yourself in tennis? I enjoy being in a team and playing with my friends. played well across the three matches. To be on of the best girls for my age group in Australia and I’d If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? like to get to the semi finals of the singles at the Nationals. In the men’s competition, Kooyong From top: Daniel Byrnes, I’d be a football player as I love being in a team environment. faced the might of Liston in the Victorian David Bidmeade and the What do you enjoy most about pennant tennis? final and unfortunately they were women’s team after their What do you do outside tennis? There is a great team there to support you and it is fun and outplayed by what was to become the win in the Victorian final competitive. I go to school, catch up with my friends and play other sports best team in Australia. at school. If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? It was a fantastic season by the men How much time do you spend developing your tennis each especially from Andrew Coelho, who I’m not really sure what else I would do. week? starred throughout the season, and What do you do outside tennis? Andrew Whittington, who matched it I spend about 10 to 12 hours per week on developing my game. with the best players in the competition. I sometimes catch up with friends and I go to school. Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? Despite missing an automatic spot in How much time do you spend developing your tennis each I miss out seeing my friends as much as I’d like to on the the national finals the side was called up week? weekends, as well as missing out on parties and sleep ins. late due to an international side having About 10 to 12 hours of training each week. to pull out which gave the men the another opportunity to show they were Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? up with the best sides in the country. Seeing friends, parties, meeting up with relatives, going on The draw didn’t do them any favours holidays and sleep ins. as they again ran into Liston and without a full strength side found the going very tough. In the second match the boys fought back to defeat the side from the Pacific
22 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 23 TENNIS NEWS TENNIS NEWS
Men's Pennant News Women's Pennant News Juniors Time Exciting Season Ahead To Shine For Women’s Teams
Matthew Nickels will lead his Belinda Woolcock will be a star Grade 1 side in what is shaping in Grade 1 this season as a very tough competition
he Club’s men’s Pennant teams It’s an exciting time to be at the Club The Pennant competition has also he 2013 Pennant season is Joined together with the likes of Belinda McKenzie joining forces with the much Tare in a transitional stage this with so many talented juniors moving changed for the senior players at the Club Tanother exciting one for the Club’s Woolcock, Molly Polak, Kate Antosik, improved Bailey twins, Alexandra and season as the youngsters who have into the top grades and having the with the over 35’s Senior competition women’s teams as all nine sides Laura McNamara, Catherine Louis and Madeleine, and Akanksha Puli and you been developing over the past few opportunity to experience top level having been scrapped in preference to enter the competition with a lot to Rebecca Leahy will give them plenty of have another side with great potential to years now take centre stage in the tennis this year. an Open Doubles and a Masters Over 50’s look forward to. confidence leading into the season. keep an eye on. higher grades. competition. Tennis Victoria has also limited Grade 2 This year the Club will field three teams The Club will also have three teams in The Club will also have a side in Grade 3 Gone are the experienced stars of past to three sections to improve the standard It is hoped this will provide some better in Grade 1 with a good mix of youth and Grade 2 and all of them are filled with with the likes of Kaitlin Familari, Siobhan years and in their place are the stars of and the Club will also field two exciting competition for those not wanting to experience in all of them. talented players who could take the Stagg, Olivia Green, Alexandra Meadows the future who will take the Club forward. and young sides at this level. play singles in the normal Pennant competition by storm in 2013. and Jade and Renee Sheary more than competition while also giving the Over The Club’s talented juniors will benefit capable of making the finals this season. The Club will field two teams in Grade 1 Junior stars such as Ned Whittaker, from the core group of girls who have From the experience of a team under the new Pennant structure with Dexter Bonet, Mike Vaughan, David 50’s a chance to compete against players closer to their age group. been playing at this level for several containing former Grade 2 winners In Grade 5 will be a young and only two sections in the top grade. Hough, Billy Friend, Sean Cooke and years now and that experience will Natalie Baic, Lucinda McKillop and Kate developing side featuring the likes of This will lead to an extremely strong Michael Commings will join forces with Overall it is an exciting season ahead with hopefully rub off especially in doubles. Francis to the up and coming juniors Ifeoma Donnellan, Ashley Spinks, Nicole competition which will in turn see many some of the Club’s more experienced many of the Club’s juniors continuing their like Stephanie Serafidis, Samyuktha Kaminsky, Stephanie Hird and Jessica Cox very strong teams move down to the players to take on some of the best development in what should be a very Girls like Annabelle Andrinopoulos, Rajagopalan, Vivian Fidantsis, Kate while Angela Woodruff’s Grade 6 team lower grades. players in the state. strong Pennant competition in 2013. Brigitte Beck, Destanee Aiava, Vaughan, Peta Valos and Cindy Tamber will be very competitive at this level Katerina Valos, Alana Parnaby, Romy The likes of Marc Polmans, Will Kneale, Two teams will also feature in Grade 3, The competition changes should provide it’s going to be a very exciting season for once again. Grade 4 and Grade 5 to give some of great depth across the top grades which Stephens and Georgiana Ruhrig are the Club. Ricky Robertson and Lorenzo Alforque will reaching elite level status and will We wish all our teams the best of luck for feature in one side while Jason Lee, Mitch the Club’s rising stars a clear pathway will be fantastic as our young players through the Pennant grades as they continue to learn their craft in a team want to stamp their authority on the Not to mention the likes of Elizabeth the upcoming Pennant season! Burman, Matthew Nickels and Daniel Nolan competition this season. Filonenko, Sophie Grumley and Briony will form the nucleus of the second team. progress their tennis. environment.
24 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 25 AROUND THE CLUB Midweek L adies News he midweek ladies competitions In A4, Sandra Daly’s team finished the mornings Kris Tulloch’s Section A side are are off to a great start in 2013 with season in third spot and won their semi in fourth spot going into the break. Tsome great performances to end the final against Vermont South before going In Section 1, Sue Lester’s team are MEMRLTA competition and some strong down in the decider against Willison Park currently on top of the ladder while results early in the Bayside season. by just five games. Angela Godwin’s team are sixth in the On Tuesday’s, Jo O’Donoghue’s A1 Blue In the Bayside Tuesday morning same section. team finished the MEMRLTA season competition, Jenny Butterley’s Section 1 We wish all of our teams luck for the in fourth spot but were unfortunately team are currently in third spot on the remainder of the season. beaten in the semi final by Glen ladder half way through the season. Waverley. Linda Dohnt’s Wednesday morning Section Bayside Tuesday Section 2 July to December The Junior Competition In Section 2, Nick Pullen’s team is in Harriet Dicks’ Section 16 team is also Rebecca Diedrich’s A1 Blue team finished 2 side are also doing well as they sit in 2012 winners: Kate Wraith-Bell, Priscilla third spot and looking to finish higher performing well as they sit in fourth eighth in the same section. second on the ladder while on Thursday Kiernan, Janine Ross, Di Synnott, Jane Lennon season is off to a great than their fourth spot finish in 2012 spot at this point. start with many of the while Ifeoma Donnellan’s Section 2 side We wish all our teams the best of luck Club’s teams sitting in the is sitting just outside the top four. for the remainder of the season! top half of the ladder. Jack Geason’s Section 3 team currently sits on top of the ladder and features Especially encouraging is the number of some very talented players who are younger players making their mark on showing they belong in a higher section the Club’s teams in the higher sections. while Sebastian Tabain’s Section 3 side Junior Pennant They are showing great form against is just behind them in second spot. The Club will shortly forward older and bigger opponents and These two sides should fight it out for entry forms for the upcoming pushing for selection in higher sections the flag if things go true to form. Junior Pennant season that next season which is great to see. runs from September to late In Section 4, Alex Main’s team look to November. The Club has 24 teams playing across be right in the hunt for a finals spot It is an age and gender based both the Saturday and Sunday morning as they sit in fourth spot while Alex competition for the best players in competitions in 2013. Savage’s team is right behind them in the Association with matches being On Saturday morning there are four fifth position. played anywhere from Geelong to teams including two teams in Section 1 Zoe Potter’s Section 5 team has started the Mornington Peninsula. and two teams in Section 2. the season well and sit just outside the If you’re interested in applying to top four while Adam Bartlett’s Section Olivia McGrath’s Section 1 team currently play in this competition please 6 team have picked up from where sits in third spot on the ladder while contact Daniel on 9822 3333 for they left off last season and are on top Simon Savage’s team is in seventh at more information. the halfway point of the season. of the ladder. In Section 2, Leo Morrison’s team are In Section 9, Tom Sennitt’s young team Senior Pennant currently having a great season and are showing some great signs and sit sit on top of the ladder while Lachlan in fourth spot on the ladder while Harry As the juniors reach the top Dawson and Emma Leech made a brave run round and despite a fantastic season they Main’s team is doing well in their first Gell’s Section 10 team are in second levels of the junior competition Summer to the flag after several injuries threatened to just missed out on the finals when they season and sit in seventh spot. spot and Jessica Pila’s team are not far they should start thinking about derail their season. finished fourth in a six team section. behind in fourth. transitioning into senior Pennant With Gemma and Alexandra out for the Congratulations to everyone involved On Sunday mornings the Club is in a here at the Club. Competition very strong position with three teams Sam Balmforth’s Section 11 team are remainder of the season, the team showed with the Summer Competition teams in Please contact Daniel for more in the top four in Section 1. having a good start to the season and he Club had five teams play in their grit and determination to defeat the top 2012/2013! currently sit in third spot while Sarah information about the Winter either the Waverley or Bayside side, MCC, in both the semi final and grand Sam Liebelt’s Section 1 team is sitting T Louey’s Section 12 team are also in Pennant competition and when Regional Tennis Association summer final for a memorable victory. second on the ladder just ahead of third spot and Lucy Slobom’s team are your child should start that competitions that were recently In the Men’s Singles/Doubles, Bryce Angus Stott’s team who are third. seventh in the same section. transition process. completed. Mitchelson’s Section 3 team went close Thomas McKay’s Section 1 team is We suggest you should be playing In Section 13, the Club has two very Kerin Tulloch’s team played in Waverley’s to pulling off an upset when they made currently nipping at their heels in fourth either Section 1 or Section 2 before competitive young sides with Patrick Open Singles/Doubles A Reserve 2 it through to the grand final against spot as all three sides look for a way to making this next step in your Wraith-Bell’s team sitting in third spot competition and performed extremely well the top side from Fitzroy but they were defeat the dominant Dendy Park side development here at the Club. while Liam Anderson’s team is just to finish in sixth position despite playing unfortunately beaten in the decider. currently sitting on top of the ladder. behind them in fourth. against the men week in and week out. Jill Kaminsky’s Section Ladies Rubbers In the Bayside Regional Tennis Association team had a great season before being competition, the Club had 4 teams the higher stopped by OLGC in the preliminary sections with a team of Kooyong juniors final after having won the deciding bringing home a flag in the Section 1 Ladies tiebreakers in the drawn semi final the Singles/Doubles. week before. And in the Mixed A Section, Leanne The team of Grace Buchan, Gemma Seeley, From left: Priscilla Dawson, Alexandra Bailey, Alexandra Bailey, Madeleine Bailey, Priscilla Scott’s team were right there until the final race Buchan, Madeleine Bailey and Emma Leech won the Section 1 Singles/Doubles title
COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 27 AROUND THE CLUB Crèche News
Welcome to those who have joined the club this year. Our crèche is a fantastic service for Kooyong International Tennis Academy children and grandchildren of members from A question we often get asked many things and none more important than learning from your failures. six months to 5 years old. is why haven’t we got the depth It’s often said that “without failure, you The We would like to congratulate our new in Australian tennis that we can’t succeed”. Life is about setbacks parent and staff committee for 2013 on their and picking yourself up, dusting yourself appointment and thank them for their offer to used to? off and trying again and again until you be involved. Their contribution will ensure our The real facts are that there are so many accomplish your passion. crèche continues to be the wonderful and much more countries competing and 1,000’s upon A couple of examples are: loved facility it is. We also welcome Kathryn 1,000’s more players playing on the Pro Tour. Pro Shop Michael Jordan: This superstar Perry as our new Child Care Manager and Sian It is also far more competitive than 10 to 20 years ago. Australians have one of the best was actually cut from his high school Murphy living standards in the world, which doesn’t basketball team. But it’s the failures New Kooyong Summer range as an Assistant. go well when competing with players from in his life that Jordan cites as his inspiration: Latest Summer tennis fashion; The Crèche committee organizes social and nations who have nothing and want to have fundraising events. These are promoted in the what everyone else has. "I have missed more than Lacoste, K-Swiss, Fila, Head. There has also been a big change as to New gym attire; Leluu, 2XU. New Courtside magazine, noticeboards around the 9,000 shots in my career. I Club and through email to Crèche users. We have when players are ready to compete on the racquets & racquet bags. Gift world stage. Rarely will we ever see the past have lost almost 300 games. tennis nights and movie nights planned so keep champions in their teens being competitive vouchers also available. an eye out for notices. Everyone is welcome. at the top. On 26 occasions, I have Brand new range of Head, Wilson, Tomic at present is the only teenager in the been entrusted to take the Babolat & Volkl racquets. 2013 KLTC Crèche Committee top 200, which is very different to 20 years game winning shot, and I ago when Becker, Chang, Hewitt, Agassi, Rachael Ralph President missed. I have failed over SPECIALS Graff and Hingis were “stars” in their teens. Raquel West Vice President Players today are maturing later, both and over and over again in Head Backpack Was $99 Now $59 physically and mentally with the average age of the top 100 players being between 23- 25 my life. And that is why Head Mostercombi Tennis Bag Was Melissa McCulloch Secretary and the top 20 around 27 years of age. I succeed." $169 Now $109 Head Combi Bag Lisa Kelly Treasurer So our big task is how to keep players Was $109 Now $69. involved in tennis to a later age. They need Pat Rafter: Pat at 17 hadn’t made Tanya Fryc General to enjoy doing the hard work required and any state squads, was very small for his Buy a Wilson Juice for $249 or need to understand what is required to play age and had a game style that he was told benefit of the understanding of “how to Rachael Brownell General that wouldn’t be successful. He grew at 18, play the game” and movement patterns. Wilson Steam tennis racquet for and act professionally and we don’t need to be applying too much pressure on them to and kept applying himself with total belief. $269 and receive a free Child Care Staff succeed at an early age when they simply That year he didn’t win a match, on what was We are also looking to add night adult racquet bag valued at $129. aren’t ready. then called the satellite circuit. Most would squads during term 2, so if interested enquire Kathryn Perry have perhaps given up, but he learnt from at the Proshop. Our players need to be taught how to play. his mistakes. At 19 and 20 he won satellite Kids Shoes 20% off for all of Sue Edwards Our 4-7 year old Hotshot program has been Australians traditionally have great techniques tournaments, equivalent to challengers today. developing with a lot of interest. This takes December. Gill Tolliday but for many the drop out is big because they He didn’t win too many matches the next place Monday, Fridays, Saturday and during just don’t understand how to play the game year and then the following year just took off Marie Baker the day with specific needs. There has also We WILL price match for Members* tactically and mentally. and was winning everything. (Conditions Apply). Sian Murphy Things like understanding the dimensions been great interest and involvement in the He didn’t have the financial backing as many monthly Hotshot KLTC Foundation days. of the court, when to apply pressure, of the top Australian players of today, but We also have players going off to the RESTRINGING – 24 HOUR New Hours of Operation when to sit back and wait, understanding what he did have is an enormous heart and Nationals in Ipswich during the school holiday TURNOVER what percentage tennis is awareness of belief that got him through many failures, break and wish them all well and, likewise, all • 9 am to 12.00 midday Monday to Thursday, momentum. There are so to be the success he was and is. On site service with the most up our players competing in tournaments during • 9am to 12.15pm Friday, At KITA not only do our private and this time. to date technology. Use our demo group lessons try and address the One of our older players, Ricky Robertson • Closed School Holidays. above, but our Squad Programs programme to trial a large range of is also travelling overseas for the first time in and Ladies Clinics have been a real April for a few months and this will be a great racquets so our Qualified Staff can success in teaching players how to Bookings experience and learning for him. help select a racquet to best suit play the game. We have also been asked on many your game. Booking line opens at 9am one week ahead Our goal in these 2 hour programs occasions about taking away seniors to is to get players into game situations i.e. you may make a booking this Monday overseas ITF tournaments. As a result, we Use our 25 years of industry and understand where to hit the ball for the following Monday will be seeking expressions of interest for a and why. You can look technically experience to your advantage. proposed trip to Spain during October which good as a player but if you are just Book in person or by phone at the Pro Shop will incorporate 2 Seniors tournaments and reactive to your opponent’s shots and Enquiries: Phone – 9038 7141 on 9038 7141. training. don’t have a plan, you are only going Email: [email protected] Rachael Ralph to get frustrated and wont have the One of the tournaments is at the famous President ability or knowledge to learn from Lew Hoad Academy. These tournaments Hours of business: your mistakes. incorporate all levels and standards from 35 to 80+. “The Road to Spain” will incorporate We have tiered age and ability squad Monday -Thursday 9am to 7pm a training program and we will be circulating programs starting at 7 years of age more information in the coming weeks. In the Friday 9am to 5pm up to full time players during the day. meantime if you would like to be on a list to Saturday 10am to 4pm We do advise though, that players find out more information please call Glenn in have a private lesson in addition Sunday 10am to 2pm the Coaching office on 9824 6860. where they develop their techniques and do a squad to get the maximum
COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 29 SQUASH NEWS SQUASH CLUB TAYLOR SQUASH LEGEND The name David Temple is and constant team member, Doc WINS synonymous with squash at Kooyong Martin Walter. and players gathered on court one Martin’s presentation reminded us to celebrate a huge milestone in his all of David’s achievements in other CHAMPIONSHIPS illustrious Pennant career. SCOTTISH sports including tennis, cricket and he Squash Club Championships Rob won a tough final against Ed Gill, David played his 900th Pennant not to mention that David has also played in conjunction with the who never gives up. match for Kooyong on the night of held the prestigious position of Club T tennis championships with all Ed could be 8/0 down in a game February 20th. Captain and then President of Royal finals being held on the same Sunday. but has that strong belief he will OPEN Melbourne Golf Club. Yes, can you believe 900 pennant Repeating last year’s feat, 16 year win the game. ooyong junior Taylor Flavell came games? If David played say 20 games Do you think David would let his team old Sam Ejtemai defeated former AIS Andy Sneddon defeated his previous away from her trip to Europe a year, every year, it would have taken down in his 900th game? scholarship holder Jason Wolff from team captain, Julie Jones, in the final K with some great silverwear. him 45 years to achieve this marvelous Adelaide. In fine style, David won his match and of the D Grade event. Taylor used the British Junior Open feat. naturally boasted that his win helped his Both Sam and Jason are our highest Grandfather, Barry Sneddon, and dad, as a stepping stone to the Scottish A former Open Club Champion, David team win another pennant match for the ranked pennant players and play at Jeremy, would have been so proud Open and after being knocked out she has forgotten the amount of team mighty Kooyong. number 1 in our two A grade teams to cheer young Andy on in this year’s made a determined effort to take out Pennants he has been involved in. while there was no surprise when two Club Championships. the Scottish Junior Open in four tough What a legend! sets. Australian team members reached On hand to make the presentation the final of the Kooyong The final was streamed live on the was David’s regular sparring partner, Ladies Open. Sarah Cradwell and Melody Francis Scottish Squash Website and Taylor’s family and friends sat on the end of Melody Francis and Sarah recently returned from events Cardwell had recently their seats in Melbourne playing every in Paris and New York returned from international shot with her. events in Paris and New ‘I was overwhelmed by the messages York and stepped on to of congratulations that had been the court on February sent to me. I felt proud to be able to 24th to display their great represent Kooyong, Squash Victoria squash skills. and Squash Australia.,’ said Taylor. The match was a ripper with ‘I would like to thank all those people both players looking like who supported me, in particular the winning at various stages. Kooyong Foundation for assisting with my travel,’ she said. In the end it was Melody who stood tall to take Taylor received her medal from BON VOYAGE 7TH WORLD out the final, which was Scottish number one Alan Clyne. a great match. Kooyong is blessed to SAM EJTEMAI TOUR TITLE have these two young Kooyong Open and Junior Squash Kooyong International player internationals playing Champion Sam Ejtemai is heading Melody Francis won her 7th World pennant when their back to Canada and the USA to Tour title by winning the Australia schedules permit. compete in a number of tournaments. Day Challenge. Returning after almost a A former winner of the Canadian Playing in Brisbane, Melody beat year with injury and now Junior Championship 14 year old former Kooyong player and the back as strong as ever, division, now at the ripe old age of world number 28, Lisa Camilleri, the popular Steve Jones 16, Sam will be trying to win the 19 in the final. defeated new comer Caillin year old National division. Melody had some tough 5 setters Austin in the A Grade final. Sam is eligible to play in the 17 year getting through to the final against In the B Grade final, two old division but states he wants to Denmark’s Sally Skaarenborg newcomers made it through and Barry played over 800 Pennant games play up an age group. and AIS Scholarship holder Zoe the surprise was that favourite Peter and Jeremy is heading towards 700 Prior to leaving Australia, Sam will be Petrovansky. Robertson was beaten by teammate Pennant games for Kooyong. play in the Australian Championships The final was 3/1 which was a Mike Wilkinson Andy won in straight sets and this to be played in Sydney in the last welcome relief after the tough Peter is the captain of the team sees another Sneddon on the way. week of March. battle to make the final and perhaps Mike earned a rest Betting is open that Andy will play Although eligible for the 17 year old Melody has kicked off the year well from pennant. 1000 games for the Club, after all he division, Sam again wants to play and is looking forward to a stellar What do you say to that Peter? is only 15. up and will contest the 19 year old year after recovering from surgery A winner in 2011, dropped out for Congratulations to everyone that took division. last year. a year in 2012, back to pennant and part in the 2013 Club Championships! Sam will be leaving Australia in April the winner of C Grade 2013 was Rob and returning in June. McKinnon. From top: Julie Jones with Andy Sneddon, We wish you all the best Sam and we look forward to following your progress. Peter Robertson and Mike Wilkinson, Taylor Flavell in action Sam Etjemai with Jeremy Sneddon and Jason Wolff, 30 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 Rob McKinnon and Ed Gill COURTSIDE – APRIL 2013 31 AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB
Bridge Billiards & News Snooker Report On the first 2013 Duplicate Sessions by Alistair Macindoe for Monday and Tuesday, the Members 2012 A Grade Billiards enjoyed the opportunity to socialise over refreshments. The billiards team completed a successful season in the second half of last year, finishing in fourth position. The 2013 Schedule is busy and packed with interesting events to challenge our Members. Presently, equal numbers In the semi-final the Ballarat team had a deserved victory of players attend Monday daytime and Tuesday evening wining 4-2. sessions. A couple of weeks before that match, our top player David In the next few months we will be testing our bridge skills Cosgriff (pictured) made a magnificent break of 186 to against the Bridge Clubs of the RACV Club and Yarra Yarra, Snooker players defeat 18 times Victorian billiards champion David Collins. Commonwealth, Victoria and Woodlands Golf Clubs. The break featured long spells at the top of the table The Christmas celebrations and trophy presentations finished (showing great delicacy of touch), as well as beautifully a very successful 2012. go into steady controlled runs of losing hazards interspersed with cannons. The Penny Purbrick Trophy for Monday Duplicate Sessions was With this break David won the Highest Break Prize won by Susan Douglas. decline and lose in A Grade Billiards. Tuesday Night Trophies: Open Champions were Marilyn Although David's shot selection is not particularly orthodox, Ohlson and Leeron Branicki their intensity his superb cueing and abundant cue power stand him in Restricted Champions were Irene Hinsley and Angie good stead. Macpherson after a while. If you have not played with us for a while, we would love to Kooyong Beats RSY At Lightning welcome you back. Remember to call our Connector, Bruce Higgs, on 0413 712 892 to find you a partner. But I will have Risk Snooker Leeron Branicki In November, Kooyong had a comfortable victory over our President real purpose the friends at South Yarra in a match of lightning risk snooker held at South Yarra. next five years. The snooker was fun and the eating and drinking were great. I want to prove Later in the year there will be other social matches. 1. Irene Hinsley and Angie MacPherson people wrong and Anyone interested in playing - Restricted Champions should contact the author at 2. Leeron Branicki and Marilyn Ohlson win a lot more [email protected]. - Open Champions Do not worry about your 3. Susan Douglas standard of play: - Penny Purbrick Trophy tournaments. any standard including beginner is fine. - John Higgins the Wizard of Wishaw, four times World Professional Snooker Champion between 1998 and 2011.
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he Royal Chiildren’s Hospital Auxiliary’s fundraising commenced T very successfully for 2013 with the AAMI Classic function raising $1181 followed by the Ladies Doubles Grass Tournament in March, a complete sell out, realizing a fantastic result with in excess of $12,000 being raised so we are off to a great start to the year. Other dates for the diary this year are: Monday 29th April – Card Day in the Kooyong Room Sunday 7th July – Christmas in July function Monday 16th September – Card Day Friday 4th October – Trivia Night We are planning a film night in May or June so please watch the noticeboards in the Clubhouse for further information.
The Committee for this year are the following: Vice President – Yvonne Daniel, Treasurer – Carmel Quinn, Secretary – Caroline Hill, Tennis Tournament Secretary – Lyn Wheat, Committee Members – Joan Layet, Mary Galvin, Edna Lavelle, Ann Marie Coghlan, Thais Mear, Denise Cosgriff and Pam Hoyle. Unfortunately we had two resignations from the Committee last year, however, we have been fortunate to obtain the services of two wonderful ladies, namely Jean Burgess and Mary Hoban, who have kindly offered to join the Committee and I extend to them a very warm welcome. In addition, I have been chosen to serve as President for the coming year and I look forward to enjoying another great year of fundraising for our great hospital. To conclude, I wish to thank our great chef, Chris, for his great catering and all the Kooyong staff, capably led by Tim, who serviced us so well on the Tennis Day. My thanks to you all! Marie Devereux President
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It is encouraging to see more members boxing, and Boxing, I've proven to myself Whether it be training for fitness, strength or utilising Kooyong Health Club consistently that correct and efficient training is one flexibility, I believe that your workout should and achieving noticeable results. A new of the key attributes to living a healthy be a positive and empowering experience. energy has emerged in the gym with the functional lifestyle. You will look forward to training, focusing arrival of 4 new talented & dedicated on the amazing health benefits you will trainers. Each one specialises in a different achieve. area of fitness. Here is an insight into their skills that can help members into a healthier lifestyle.
At the AGM in December, Peter Nolan and culinary delights offered at our functions. Brooklyn Fraser Peter Ebbels, our long term Secretary and Patrice Renaudin displayed his expert Treasurer, stepped down. After many years I’m Brooklyn Fraser and I’m a qualified knowledge with Taltarni wines perfectly Personal Trainer at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. of dedicated service, they both indicated chosen to complement each course. With his Christmas As a trainer my fitness mantra is ‘the healthy some time ago they would like to hand attention to detail leading the team, everyone over the baton. excelled delivering exemplary service. Winemakers Dinner featuring balance is achieved through a healthy mind wines by Taltarni and an active body’. My training is functional, To achieve this objective, last year the The menu and wines were exquisite! Function committee appointed Marie Pernat and smart and tailored to suit the individual and Milton Dickins to assist in these roles. their lifestyle. I don’t believe that training Fortunately this forward planning was 2012 should transform your routine, or take a chunk successful and we farewell both Peter’s Sweet corn fritter topped with blue out of your day. Instead, I believe in training Throughout my training I was introduced with two very capable members willing to swimmerCanapés crab remoulade smarter for a shorter period and eating more to heavy resistance, cardiovascular, and take over their roles. of the healthy foods. Mary Hoban and Peter Ebbels decided not Persian feta & spinach tartlet topped plyometric training, effectively used in I am a strong believer in the simple to stand for re-election and a presentation with shaved apple, radish and truffled preparation of competitive events. As a philosophy that ‘You get out what you put in’. was made at the AGM in appreciation of Pecorino cheese result of this training and experience, my This is true in life and very appropriate in the their strong contribution over the past interest in physical fitness was elevated and world of fitness. Once training is part of your years. Duck rillettes on Melba toast I gained the desire to pursue a career in the lifestyle it becomes second nature and easy. Both will be sadly missed, however 2009 Taltarni Brut Sparkling, Chardonnay/ fitness industry. they depart with our heartfelt gratitude Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier, VIC/TAS/SA After obtaining qualifications in fitness, I Tom Wills for their long commitment and we look lunged into work as a Strength Coach for My name is Tom, and I am a new trainer at forward to seeing them at WFS functions. athletes. Working as a strength coach, my Kooyong Health Club. I believe that physical We welcome Margot McCluskey as a new activity is a crucial part of our lives and committee member. knowledge in sport specific training has Summer seafood salad of freshly picked increased, thus effectively improving my plays a big part creating a healthy body Our 2013 committee consists of: spanner crab, sashimiEntrée grade tuna, apple jelly skills and ability as a Personal Trainer. I enjoy and healthy mind. My training style is based around weights and resistance training. President - Christine Johnson and avocado purée working as a personal trainer because I believe in improving the health and well Secretary - Marie Pernat 2011 Taltarni “Three Monks” Fumé being and maximising the physical ability Treasurer - Milton Dickins Blanc/Sauvignon Blanc, VIC/TAS of others. My personal training goals are to improve speed, stability, stamina, and Committee Members: I shape my training sessions around the Cindi Damian, Robin Daubeny, Margot Membership of Wine & Food Society strength. individual needs and goals of the member, McCluskey, Peter Nolan, Graham Schmidt. New Members are most welcome - details Confit of High Country pork belly with and ensure that my programs achieve My knowledge in resistance training is My sincere thanks to the entire committee can be found on the Kooyong Website broad and varied, having experience in a cotecchino sausage,2nd Entrée crumbed quail egg, the maximum results. Through my studies for your support. Each person invests under Members Groups, Wine & Food sport specific environment. I have a strict Society. kipfler potato, cress and basil aioli and personal experiences I have created precious time and energy to ensure the outlook on muscle balancing, to ensure success of our functions which provides a training style that equips people for We look forward to welcoming you to 2008 Taltarni “Limited Release” development of correct posture and to direct benefit to WFS members. another exciting year of great wine, food functional life activities and to help prevent prevent injury. If given the opportunity to be and camaraderie with fellow members, Sangiovese, Pyrénées VIC illness or disease. Christmas Function in the Racquet Club your personal trainer, expect a trainer that's guests and friends. I also focus on technique to prevent injuries featuring wines by Taltarni hard working, technical, and confident to and correct any postural issues that can do Our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to Christine Johnson obtain positive results. future damage to your health and fitness. the Kooyong F&B team who consistently President Oven roasted rack of lamb with Confit I specialise in weight-loss, cardio fitness, raise the bar! Apologies to members who of lambMain ribs, petite Course Greek salad, David Fry were unable to attend due fully booked. 2013 Diary Dates injury recovery, technique correction and and lamb jus gras Hi, my name is David Fry and I’m a new I am currently studying Exercise and Sport Please make sure you get your bookings in general fitness for life. Keeping active is vital Please make a note in your diary for trainer to the Kooyong Gym. I love living a Science at RMIT. I am currently completing early to avoid disappointment. 2009 Taltarni “Limited Release” to our quality of life and a healthy balance these dates now! healthy lifestyle, eating the right foods and my Strength and Conditioning course as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pyrénées VIC and like Albert Einstein once said ‘Life is like enjoying life. I love being fit, strong and I enjoy well as my Power-lifting level one course. Saturday 23 March - Melbourne Club riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you 2006 Taltarni “Limited Release” the way it makes me feel. I’m passionate Research has shown the progressive must keep moving’. benefits of this training style. Friday 24 May - Tastes of Tasmania Shiraz, Pyrénées VIC about keeping myself in good shape. - Racquet Club Vee Bale I have a wealth of knowledge about all The benefits include increased metabolism, fat loss, increased bone density and muscle Hi, my name is Vee and I'm a new Personal aspects of training and I am extremely Friday 19 July - La Dolce Vita Italian Feast development. I believe in making exercise a Trainer at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. I have motivated to pass on my knowledge to others - Kooyong Room Warm apple, blackberry and pistachio fun and an enjoyable part of the day. a personal interest in boxing, and currently to help them achieve their fitness goals. crumble tart Dessertwith rhubarb semi freddo train as a boxer. I enjoy boxing because it’s Whether your goals are to gain strength, September - Date and Venue to be confirmed and pistachio cream fun, challenging, and physically rewarding. cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, toning or just Friday 29 November - Christmas Function improving your general wellbeing, I would love If you have any enquires regarding 2007 Taltarni “Late Harvest” My background in fitness started in my early the Health Club Activities you can contact Chris Goulding and his team continue to to help you reach your fitness potential. - Racquet Club Viognier, Pyrénées VIC teens when I was exposed to Martial Arts. Health Club Manager Michael Kull on Mobile: amaze everyone with the exceptional I have clear goals in the way I train myself 0419 003 762 or Phone: 9822 3333. high quality and creative presentation of THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER - Jorg Restaurant After years of training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Wing Chun Kung Fu, Muay Thai kick and the way I aim to train my clients.
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You might have heard the chatter around the courts lately, or noticed as Diary dates you’ve left the club and wondered what’s happening across the road ? APRIL 12th 13th - 14th 14th Members of Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club looking to downsize from a large family home to a President’s Lunch Alicia Molik Cup Premier League fuss-free smaller residence will be delighted to learn that the boutique apartment complex has at Kooyong Final @ Glen Iris had some minor changes to the design, eliminating the basement car stacker, replacing with Tennis Club conventional car parking and the reduction of number of apartments in turn providing the balance of apartments with larger living and alfresco areas.
20th - 21st 21st 29th Pennant Tennis Social Committee Royal Children’s MAY Season Begins KLTC v RSY Hospital Auxiliary Tennis Day Card Day
12th 24th 26th 31st Mother’s Day Food & Wine Social Committee The Champions’ Buffet Lunch Society Regional Round Robin Dinner Dinner in the Racquet Club
JUNE 14th 23rd JULY President’s Junior Tennis Lunch Presentation Night
Located opposite the club, the huge two and three Enjoy low maintenance; modern architecture and bedroom apartments, with one or two secure car generous open plan design and excellent security. spaces each, will provide an enviable lifestyle Plus you’ll also be able to sustain independence for residents who’d like to call a new boutique and access to the social opportunities at 7th 15th 19th 26th apartment home. Kooyong – not only the tennis, but the chess Royal Children’s 50 Year Food & Wine Social Committee Ideally situated just seconds from the train club, gym and more. Hospital Christmas Members’ Society Dinner in Happy Hour station, these new homes provide easy access in July Lunch Cocktail Party Kooyong Room With completion due in 2014,now is the to Melbourne’s CBD. If you prefer to stay closer time to consider a convenient new lifestyle to home, the tram to Glenferrie Road shopping in beautiful Kooyong. precinct is at your door.
For more information please contact, James Cirelli 0401 570 180 or Maurice Pitard 0418 559 977
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Let the function rooms at Kooyong be your first choice for your event in 2013.
From business parties to family events, we have rooms to Kooyong accommodate intimate groups of 20 or more with all of our rooms enjoying private balconies and stunning views over our grass courts. For larger events, The Kooyong Room can accommodate up to 250 guests with room for a dance floor and state of the art audiovisual equipment for presentations or slideshows.
Please contact our Functions staff on 9822 3333 for more information.