The Official Magazine of the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. Issue Number 34 August 2013
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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 34 AUGUST 2013 Kooyong featured prominently One such friend, former Davis Cup Another Member recognised for his at the recent Tennis Victoria Captain John Fitzgerald, was on hand tennis feats was Andrew Rae after Championships Dinner with to present the award, along with last another stellar year on the Seniors tour. several Club Members receiving year’s recipient Ian Barclay, to make it Andrew won the Most Outstanding awards along with the Club a truly memorable occasion. 35+ Tennis Senior in a year that being recognised in another This honour was topped off when included another world title in the major category. Kooyong received the Most Outstanding 60+ age group and many other The highlight of the night was seeing Tournament award for the AAMI Classic. tournament wins. long time Member and AAMI Classic Other Members whose achievements Kooyong coach Glenn Busby was Tournament Director, Colin Stubs, lead to awards included rising stars also nominated in this category. receive the Victorian Spirit of Tennis Destanee Aiava and Marc Polmans Congratulations to all our winners and award for his lifetime of service to taking out the Female and Male Junior nominees for being recognised at Tennis the sport. Athletes of the Year. Victoria’s gala event! Colin’s love of tennis and work as a Kooyong’s Codey Gunn and Connor Tournament Director over many years Di Marco were also nominated in the at both the Australian Open and AAMI Male Junior Athlete of the Year. Classic have brought him a lifetime of memories and many great friends. From left: Ian Hill, Destanee Aiava, Colin Stubs and Andrew Rae collect their awards 2 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 3 CONTENTS COURT THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. he Club recently celebrated the maintenance and annual capital a stint as Vice President, pennant achievement of 14 Members works budget. squash, social tennis, filling the role ISSUE NUMBER 34 AUGUST 2013 Treaching 50 years membership of of tournament director for many Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. In doing There are many exciting plans years and his efforts in instigating Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. so they joined 234 Members who that, subject to proper planning and Kooyong’s inclusion in midweek 489 Glenferrie Road already held that special distinction. funding, will be signed off in due ladies and pennant tennis. Kooyong VIC 3144 course by the Committee that will Phone: (03) 9822 3333 This annual event is one of further enhance the status of our It was a great crowd for a wonderful Fax: (03) 9822 5248 many Club events that celebrate great Club. event on the Club’s social and Website: www.kooyong.com.au milestones and achievements of our sporting calendar. Email: [email protected] Club Members. Our Club Members continue to achieve great results on the FUNCTIONS & EVENTS ABN: 17 177 846 072 Our newest 50 year Members, who international stage in their chosen 6 Reg. No: A0039994S 3 Tennis Victoria Awards joined Kooyong in 1963, recounted sport with John Peers and his their fondest memories of the Club doubles partner Jamie Murray, Club Director of Sports Performance wanted to make sure she completed Unfortunately Melody Francis wasn’t and now caretaker coach, Neil Craig, the set when she went out to play her available to accept her Open squash as he spoke about elite sport and what good friend Brigitte Beck and despite title, her third over the past six years it takes to become a great team in the dropping the first set she was able to but she continues to make her mark on cut throat AFL industry. add the precious Open Singles title to the world squash tour. 5 A Message From The CEO her list of achievements since she has and took the opportunity to rekindle brother of World No 2 Andy Murray, His insights from a long career involved We also celebrated the achievements been at the Club. with sport at the highest level made for of our Bridge Club members over very interesting listening especially for the Despite his brother not being in the past twelve months with our KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB young scholarship holders in attendance. attendance as he enjoyed a well Open Champions Leeron Branicki earned break overseas, Daniel Nickels and Marilyn Ohlsen, the Restricted Our award presentations were accepted the trophies for the Open Champions Irene Hinsley and Angela highlighted with David Bidmeade Doubles title on behalf of Matthew in a McPherson and Borin Trophy winners old friendships. proudly accepting his second Club winning the US Claycourt Doubles proud moment for both boys. Constance Bruce and Eva Taylor all Championship title and the Frank there to receive their trophies. Sedgman Cup in the tennis section Daniel is the younger brother and both It was another wonderful Club night COMMITTEE while Kate Antosik made it a South boys are extremely committed players Australian double as she took hold for the Club and winning the Neale celebrating feats that are now written 5 President's Message of her first Open Singles title and the Fraser Team Cup was a great reward into the history of Kooyong and we Ian Hill Evonne Goolagong Cup. for their efforts over the past few years. look forward to the next chapter being title by defeating the Bryan brothers written in 2014. In the Women’s Open Doubles it was great to see Kate Antosik joined by her good friend Laura ‘Captain Mac’ McNamara to accept the Margaret Ian Hill - President Court Team Cup as both girls continue to put a lot of work into helping run the A highly successful President’s President Club’s top Pennant teams. in the final while Sam Ejtemai and David Bidmeade and Molly Polak also added another title to their burgeoning lists gathered over the 6 The 2013 Champions' Dinner Peter Carew - Vice-President years when they accepted the Diane Howe Memorial Trophy. Lunch in July, followed by our In the squash presentations it was great Taylor Flavell won the Canadian to see Sam Ejtemai accept his second LTAV Squash Trophy for winning the Open title and at just 16 years of age David’s win over nine-time champion he may break all sorts of records Brian Capp - Vice-President Jay Salter made it extra special to him at the Club. annual intake of new Members in and no doubt one he’ll cherish knowing Having just returned from winning the the quality of player he had beaten in Junior and Scottish Junior squash 19’s National title in Canada, Sam has the final. a bright future and we look forward to 8 The Kooyong Squash International Having already won the Open Doubles seeing him continue his rapid rise in the and Open Mixed doubles titles, Kate squash ranks. Joe Dicks - Treasurer As always, the 2013 Champions’ Dinner highlighted Kooyong on the Tennis Victoria Council, made him a very everything that is great about this wonderful Club as we deserving recipient and to see his family there to celebrate August, have made for a very busy celebrated the feats of our talented members. with him made it very special. titles respectively. Nearly 200 people gathered to fete our sporting stars, some He was instrumental in getting the Club involved in new and some familiar, in late May and it was great to see so competitive tennis from midweek ladies teams to senior and many there to celebrate together. junior Pennant teams on the weekends, with the Club only entering the competitive tennis ranks from 1991. The night began with a special presentation to our newest Distinguished Member and it was fantastic to see Barry His love of the Club was extremely evident as he reminisced time at the Club. Sneddon receive the honour for his years of service to the about his time spent at Kooyong and the joy he now gets to Members of Committee Club in many capacities. see his grandson represent the Club in squash following in 10 John Peers: Making A Splash the footsteps of himself and his son, Jeremy. Barry’s contribution to the Club through squash, tennis and serving on the Council for many years, as well as representing We also enjoyed the company of then Melbourne Football Club Members Marc Polmans and COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 Adam Cossar 6 7 12 Foundation News: International Cam Dickinson Member and corporate support of Destanee Aiava were recognised Team Finals for Star Duo Richard Kennett the President’s lunches held during at the Tennis Victoria Awards Fiona Law the year make each event a great by winning the Junior Male and 8 13 Alicia Molik Cup Duncan McCulloch experience for all guests and those Junior Female Athlete of the Year Squash International Margot McCluskey attending enjoy the wonderful whilst Andrew Rae won the Most Over winter there has been a flurry THE KOOYONG 14 New 50 Year Members Inducted Darren O’Loughlin camaraderie and atmosphere each Outstanding 35+ Senior, a category SQUASH event generates. of activity around our grass courts INTERNATIONAL Chris Brown - CEO that Club coach Glenn Busby was 16 Grass Courts Fencing also nominated in. with several programs underway that The second annual Kooyong will provide substantial improvement Squash International was Committee Members may be contacted Our speakers, including the most played recently in the lead up to the Victorian Open and 18 Food and Beverage News to the courts and surrounds for the again it was a great success. at any time through reception.