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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 26 AUGUST 2010 The Brookes Legacy AAMI Classic Tickets Brochure Inside COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 1 Squash Star Makes Commonwealth KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. CHRISTMAS FUNCTIONS AT Games Team ooyong’s Melody Francis Melody is ecstatic with her selection currently stands at one silver medal has been selected to represent having previously represented her and four bronze medals. Australia at the upcoming country at the World University Games K The other men in the team are Commonwealth Games to be held in and was the number one in the Delhi in October. Australian Junior Women’s Team. Stewart Boswell, Ryan Cuskelly, Aaron Frankcomb and Cameron Pilley. The 21 year old AIS and VIS Scholarship ‘I’m really excited about the Games, holder has been working her way up the there is no bigger event in the squash The women’s team will be headed by rankings over the past few years and is world and to be given such a great world number nine Kasey Brown and now at a career high of 55 in the world. opportunity is wonderful.’ also includes Lisa Camilleri, Amanda Pittock and Donna Urquhart. Her recent results in events across ‘I’m really looking forward to the great Australia, including four semi final atmosphere, the competition and the Members should proudly support appearances and a loss in the final of the chance to participate in a real opening our two time Club Champion as she Black Knight Perth Open, indicate she is ceremony,’ she said. represents her Club and country on able to compete with some of the best the world stage. players in the world. The Australian team to travel to Delhi in October also includes Australian squash This is a fantastic moment in Melody’s All five losses have come against her legend David Palmer who will seek to young career and an experience she is fellow Commonwealth Games team add his first gold medal to a haul that sure to cherish for years to come. members in a sure sign that she is in elite company. LET THE FUNCTION ROOMS AT KOOYONG BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR YOUR END OF YEAR CELEBRATION. From business parties to family events, we have rooms to 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 floorKooyong and state of the art audiovisual equipment for presentations or slideshows. Our new Christmas menus will give you even more options to consider when choosing from our extensive menus. Members enjoy complimentary room hire if you choose Kooyong for your Christmas function. Conditions apply. Please contact our Function Manager on 9822 3333 for information. 2 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 3 CONTENTS THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOO YONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 26 COURT AUGUST 2010 THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 26 AUGUST 2010 Accompanying this edition is a commemorative copy of Courtside, which profiles the facilities and Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. The Future Reciprocal Clubs 489 Glenferrie Road opportunities for Members following As we close out the remaining tasks Kooyong VIC 3144 the building project. Whilst the Club facilities at Glenferrie The Brookes Legacy Phone: (03) 9822 3333 from our renovations and enjoy the Road are a major attraction to current Fax: (03) 9822 5248 Perhaps the most pleasing part of the upgraded Clubhouse facilities, the and potential Members, the Committee is AAMI Classic Tickets project has been the feedback and seeking ways to deliver additional benefits Broc hure Inside Website: www.kooyong.com.au Committee has once again turned its COUR TSIDE – AUGUST 2010 1 through reciprocal rights internationally, Email: [email protected] warm acceptance of those new facilities attention to the future. and opportunities, which so splendidly interstate and locally. ABN: 17 177 846 072 6 compliment the magnificent sports at One of the Kooyong Committee’s key 3 Squash Star Makes Reg. No: A0039994S Relationships struck with Sandringham Kooyong, including tennis and squash. focuses in the short and medium term Yacht Club, the VRC and Portsea Golf Commonwealth Games Team as part of our strategic plan is to ensure 5 A Message From The CEO Around the grounds we are well Club are providing further benefits to KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB the Club is in a strong financial position t was fantastic to see the newly He has been Chairman of the Squash The night then moved into Jay accepted his ninth Men’s Open Sandy Vo was also on hand to receive The night was topped off with the Kooyong Members. Further opportunities refurbished Kooyong Room all Committee and also served on the the presentations of our Club Singles title and his record on the grass her trophy for the Open Mixed Doubles inspirational Tommy Hafey giving the dressed up for the 2010 Champions’ Club’s Council for many years. Championships winners in both squash courts at Kooyong is nothing short of title while her partner, Matt Carroll, audience a glimpse into the way he advanced in annual maintenance Dinner in May. and tennis. sensational and he continues to set the enjoyed a holiday in America. sees both football and the world. to manage the debt in relation to the I His passion and drive to see the Club standard at the Club. Celebrating the sporting achievements of succeed has seen Kooyong win many of Mark Ikin continues to write himself Another highlight was the reception The former Richmond player and 5 President's Message COMMITTEE our Members in a beautiful new Clubhouse the A1 titles on offer in the Club Circuit into the history books of this club Jay also celebrated another Men’s Open given to the Club’s two reigning State legendary coach wasn’t afraid to give made the night even more momentous competition over the last ten years. after winning his sixth Men’s Open Doubles title after partnering with David Grade winning teams. his opinion on anything from the football are currently being explored and we look and it started with the recognition of a Squash title in 2010, while former world Bidmeade again. industry through to the youth of today wonderful servant of the Club. Add to that his passion for history and champion Sarah Fitz-Gerald won her Most of the players were in attendance and he had everyone captivated. memorabilia and you have a person that second Women’s Open Squash title. It was also great to see Lisa D’Amelio on the night and the fact we hold both programs and have completed laser Bert Armstrong, the doyen of squash, has loves Kooyong and all that it offers. add her name to the honour boards titles for the fi rst time in the Club’s history It was a great way to fi nish a wonderful Clubhouse development. Additionally, we been a huge part of Kooyong’s squash In the tennis Club Championships it’s Jay here at the Club when she accepted the made it a signifi cant achievement. night of celebrations in the new club since he joined the Club in 1987. His service was recognised with the Salter who has set a record that will take Ladies Open Singles trophy. Clubhouse and we can look forward to Distinguished Member Award and Bert some beating. many more to come. Ian Hill - President accepted the award with great pride and Lisa then received her trophy, along with 6 The 2010 Champions' Dinner forward to providing details of other club humility and a glass of red. Laura Rabinovich, for the Ladies Open Doubles title. leveling and laying turf on courts 1 to 5. also seek to continue to improve the facility David Wilson - Vice-President affiliations and benefits which can be 8 The Brookes Legacy We look forward to this section returning with a focus on court refurbishment and Brian Capp - Vice-President enjoyed in the future. 9 50 Year Members Inducted Des Hinsley - Treasurer later in the year in optimum condition. upgrades while ensuring we have sufficient fiscal resources to fully explore a wide range 10 Kooyong Pair Win World Titles New Executive Chef Members of Committee Significant work has taken place around of opportunities for the Members. The 6 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 7 11 Archives & Research Centre Peter Carew the en tout cas courts with a major 2010-2011 subscriptions were based I am pleased to welcome Chris Goulding, 12 Promising Results For Adam Cossar upgrade of lighting resulting in significant on ensuring the future of our great Club. formerly of Lynch’s and O’Connell’s, to the Cam Dickinson Scholarship Holders improvement in the conditions for night position of Executive Chef. 16 Richard Kennett The Club is extremely well positioned to TENNIS NEWS time players. should get great support from some of After their fi rst season back in the State Sandy Vo will captain the side and she will 12 Moonga Road Gate Grade competition last year, Liston is likely have some of Victoria’s brightest talent at Fiona Law Victoria’s best tennis talent and may even Chris has a reputation for good food and see players from overseas featuring in to feature some big names including the her disposal. take advantage of opportunities going TENNIS VICTORIA’S several sides. Statham twins from New Zealand, Michael From Viktorija Rajicic, Ewa Radzikowska, Staniak and former Kooyong scholarship Kooyong’s depth will be the key to its holder Andrew Gregory but it will be Belinda Woolcock and Molly Polak down season and with Jay Salter set to lead interesting to see how they gel as a side.