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. recent guests, Australian basketball Congratulations to Marc, legend Andrew Gaze and Australian Destanee, Andrew, Glenn, John, upcoming season. With a round robin format for four men and four women more experienced rivals. At the end of his final match, held over three days, the event provides some of the Sam sat down exhausted and said, ‘What an experience’. 19 Order of Australia Medal world’s best squash players with match practice and a In the ladies event, it was fantastic to see Australia’s chance to compete for prize money as they prepare for former world number 1 Rachael Grinham show why the prestigious Victorian Open. she is still ranked in the world’s top 20 players with a long-distance runner Steve Link Pumps sponsored the Kooyong International and dominant performance in all three matches to win the Sam and Taylor! thanks must go to John Link for his support of the event. title here at Kooyong. When Members return to the With players from Brazil, Argentina, Malaysia, New Kooyong’s Melody Francis, currently ranked 50 in the PUBLISHERS Zealand, USA and Australia converging on Kooyong, it world, took out second position by defeating New was a great opportunity for squash fans to see some Zealand second seed Amanda Landers-Murphy while fantastic action up close here at the Club. Brazil’s Thaisa Serafini, currently ranked 56, finished in Moneghetti, always make for an Australian Matt Karwalski, currently ranked 58 in the fourth position. world, defended his 2012 Kooyong International title It was also great to see five time world champion Sarah 20 Reciprocal News: grass in spring, they will enjoy a when he defeated US based Australian and hot favourite Fitz-Gerald back on court coaching and mentoring Zac Alexander, the top seed, in the final. players from Brazil and Argentina while Kooyong South Australian champion Justin Beard finished in third members were treated to some world class squash. Courtside magazine edited by position while Kooyong’s Sam Ejtemai gained valuable The event wrapped up with a cocktail party and the entertaining afternoon. Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club and CSE experience against some of the world’s best players. presentations, and we look forward to seeing everyone Kooyong’s Melody Francis finished second Sam, still just 16 years of age, won a game off returning for another successful event in 2014. in the Kooyong International while the winners, Matt Karwalski and Rachael Grinham (above and left), Mecure Portsea Golf Club feature walkway to the courts, where the top seed, Zac Alexander, and the crowd cheered showed great form at Kooyong leading every point he won as he battled manfully against his into the Victoria Open Daniel O’Neill were pleased to accept the award Squash International Members have been interested in there will be new gates, fences 22 Pennant News Membership Enquiries from Tennis Victoria for the Most and awnings. Kylie Herd the works currently underway through Outstanding Tournament held in 24 Asia Pacific Tennis League [email protected] the central corridor adjacent to the Victoria in 2013. This program over winter also allowed 10 grass courts. us to upgrade services to our courts. TENNIS NEWS 25 Pennant Profiles Tennis Enquiries The AAMI Kooyong Classic is an Having teamed up with Jamie Murray The grass court season beckoned and it look on the experience of James Kooyong’s John Peers is in early February, John has made was a welcome sight for a boy born and Blake and Jurgen Melzer. huge leaps up the rankings with some bred on the grass here at Kooyong. After going down two sets to one, making the most of every fantastic performances against the The pair headed to the Challenger event John and Jamie fought back to win In addition our annual grass court best doubles players in the world. Cedric Mason moment as he climbs the at Nottingham and the grass clearly the fourth set before playing an epic The winter recess has provided With a career high ranking of 47, John agreed with them as they won their fifth set that ended with Blake and established part of the Australian is now well established on the ATP second title of the year after winning a Melzer finally winning 3/6 6/3 6/4 world doubles rankings Doubles circuit and can boast some match tiebreak in both the semi final 3/6 14/12. fantastic results along the way. and final to win the tournament. in 2013. ‘To play at Wimbledon is always The partnership seemed The next stop was Queen’s Club and amazing and to play with Jamie was a maintenance has replaced baselines on to click straight away as another showdown with the Bryan really enjoyable experience. We ended 26 Junior Competition News [email protected] the Club with the opportunity to John and Jamie up losing 14-12 in the 5th in summer of tennis and certainly reached the a long and extremely close semi finals in match,’ he said. Montpellier, going John continued his great down in a tight encounter form in the mixed doubles with Marc Gicquel and when he partnered with the courts and other work is preparing Michael Llodra 7/6 3/6 10/6. Ashleigh Barty to make the undertake a project to upgrade the The pairing then made quarterfinals where they adds to the build up to the quarterfinals in Marseille and lost a very tight match 7/6 Le Gosier as they worked 7/6 to the top seeds, Bruno Functions Enquiries their way through France, Soares and Lisa Raymond. America and Mexico. 27 Midweek Ladies News ‘I look back now though them again for the demands of the Their big breakthrough and to know that I made the centre path and replace fencing and came at the US Claycourt quarter finals at Wimbledon Australian Open. Championships in Houston is a great feeling and huge in early April where they accomplishment and Rachael Whitelaw won their maiden title one I am now even more together defeating none motivated to improve on other than the top seeded next year,’ said John. season to come. Bryan brothers in the final. gates to the grass courts. These It was a fantastic grass It was an epic final that court season and having dreams are made of as John reached a career high [email protected] and Jamie came back from doubles ranking, John is 28 Crèche News a set down to win 1/6 7/6 sure to be looking forward to 12/10 in the match tiebreaker the remainder of the year to against arguably the greatest continue that upward trend. changes will further improve the As Members, we are indeed very pairing in tennis history. And that run continued as They celebrated with a John and Jamie have just quick swim in the pool just recently won the title at We are pleased with the progress of outside the men’s locker the ATP event in Gstaad rooms at the venue. in Switzerland where MAKING A they went through the Design & Production ‘To win my first ATP title beating the brothers loomed but this time the tournament without dropping a set. Club for Members and enhance the lucky to be part of the international Bryan brothers was really special, and top seeds took their opportunities an experience I will never forget. They They defeated Pablo Andujar and in a fantastic match to win their are probably the greatest doubles Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6/3 6/4 to win 29 Kooyong International quarterfinal 7/6 6/7 11/9. the works and look forward to their team ever and a team I have always the tournament. looked up to,’ said John. Onwards to Eastbourne and the John We wish John and Jamie well for the and Jamie had a fantastic win over Mustard Creative Media John and Jamie continued their hardcourt season and the upcoming Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek preparation for the French Open with US Open. vista from the clubhouse. tennis calendar. 1/6 6/3 10/5 to reach the semi finals quarterfinal showings in Bordeaux where they again lost to the top and Dusseldorf before losing SPLASH seeds, this time it was Alexander Peya to the Columbian pairing of Tennis Academy completion to provide further benefit and Bruno Soares who triumphed 6/4 Juan Sebastian Cabal 6/4 and went onto win the final. and Robert Farah in [email protected] the second round at Their dream run nearly continued Roland Garros. when they played a titanic match in the first round of Wimbledon as they to Members.

10 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 11 The works will achieve this 30 Squash Club Championships At the Club level, we held the outcome and are planned to be Champions’ Dinner in May to award Around the clubhouse our member 31 Squash News KOOYONG CORPORATE MEMBERS completed well before the grass the various winners across all grades groups have been extremely active AAMI courts reopen for play. of the 2013 Club Championships for with the Young Members, Social 22 32 Billiards & Snooker Report BUPA Tennis, Squash, Billiards, Snooker TENNIS NEWS TENNIS NEWS Committee, Wine & Food Society, Men's Pennant News Women's Pennant News Duncan Thompson Building Concepts With a Committee focus on and Bridge. Crèche committee and Royal Children’s Young Players A Great Blend 33 Bridge News delivering Members a first class Making Their Of Youth And Endeavour Shipbrokers Hospital Auxiliary all arranging Mark Experience Treasury Wine Estates sporting and social environment, The dinner also afforded the Club activities that members have been The Pennant season is reaching the opponents that will decide their season and The women’s Pennant season looks to This team has always been in the top business end, with just two rounds they’ll be hoping for nice weather to help be another successful one with plenty of echelon of sides in Grade 2 over the remaining before finals, and so much can their cause while Bryce Mitchelson’s Grade development of our junior players while past five or six years and this looks to happen for the Club’s teams in this time. 5 has dominated their section and will finish some of our older players are showing the be no exception but they do have some 34 Social Committee A large number of teams are in contention the season on top of the ladder. way to help them. youngsters nipping at their heels. Montague Cold Storage preliminary works have commenced an opportunity to honour Mr for a top four spot but several teams have a They’ll be hoping to go one better after In Grade 1, the Club has three teams, Stephanie Serafidis’ talented young side are tough road to travel before they even think finishing runner up in Grade 5 last year. down from four last season, and they’ll all also looking to cement themselves a spot enjoying in great numbers. about finals. In Grade 9, Ross Lucas’ team has a firm be looking to make their mark on the finals in the top four of this section and it could Both of the Club’s Grade 1 men’s teams grip on fourth spot now and will be hoping if they make it. come down to the final match of the season have worked their way into the season nicely they can perform well over the last few With two rounds to go they are all sitting when they face each other in doubles. and are on a significant winning streak at rounds to play finals. in the top four and would be confident of A finals spot for both sides would be a great the moment. In the new Open Doubles competitions, making it if they play up to expectations. effort and fantastic reward for all involved in Ozito Industries on renewing, refreshing and Barry Sneddon with the Club’s Matthew Nickels’ team has won four straight Chris Straford’s Grade 1 team are currently Laura McNamara’s team has been sitting these two teams. matches and find themselves sitting in the in second spot on the ladder and will be in the top two for the entire season and Elizabeth Filonenko’s Grade 2 side has top four with two extremely tough matches looking forward to finals while Ric Mitchell’s should make a serious run towards a flag continued to help develop some of the to come. Grade 2 team has dominated all season, will with Annabelle Andrinopoulos and Destanee Club’s exciting young talent as Alexandra finish on top and will be tough to beat. Aiava at their best. Bailey, Madeleine Bailey and Akanksha Puli 35 Royal Children's Hospital Auxiliary A win in either match should help them sneak into the finals which would be a The 50+ Masters competitions are also in The doubles prowess of this side is also have stepped up from Grade 5 last season fantastic effort. their first season and Graeme Heath’s Grade something that will hold them in good stead to be extremely competitive at this level. Staff Australia where possible expanding current Distinguished Member award Nicholas Stafford has lead from the front in A team currently sit in second spot on the with Laura McNamara, Catherine Louis and A win or two in the last few rounds would his Grade 1 side as they have built towards ladder behind the dominant Grace Park side Laura Rabinovich all very capable at this level. give them confidence going into next year. a finals spot. but may have to play David Cox’s Grade A Alana Parnaby’s Grade 1 team currently Siobhan Stagg’s Grade 3 side have also side in the semi finals. They will also need to find a win over the last sits in fourth spot on the ladder and need been just off the pace this season but you two weeks as they face second and third on The all-Kooyong semi final wouldn’t be ideal a strong finish to the season to play finals. can see the improvement from a player the ladder to finish their season. but it would result in one of our sides making They’ll play Laura McNamara’s team in the like Alexandra Meadows who will be better the grand final which has to be a bonus. final round which could decide if they make it. again next year. Zanity Ned Whittaker’s Grade 2 team has pretty facilities and assets to better serve in recognition of his long term much wrapped up a finals spot with a very In the B Grade of the Masters competition With the top four of Katerina Valos, The Club’s Grade 4 side, captained by impressive season from a young side. Gordon Hammet’s team has wrapped up Maddison Springall, Alana and Romy Ashley Spinks, has also shown some great a finals spot but will be hoping to avoid the Stephens playing well they would be a very signs as the season has gone on. The boys have been as impressive in Chris Brown top team in the semi final if at all possible. dangerous side to come across in the finals. 36 Wine & Food Society doubles as they have in singles and will be a With only one player having played dangerous opponent in the finals. To have 15 of the Club’s 18 men’s sides Kate Antosik’s Grade 1 side is also sitting in Pennant previously, this team is young in contention for finals is a great effort and the top four with two rounds to go and will and inexperienced but they’ve learnt a In Grade 3, Kooyong’s two sides are Haymes Paint shows the continued development of the finish either third or fourth in their section. lot throughout the season while in Grade basically battling each other for fourth spot our Members; activities that are in juniors at the Club while also highlighting the 5, Angela Woodruff’s team has been contribution to the Club across many on the ladder. They’ve had players coming and going with depth within our senior teams. travel commitments and injuries throughout competitive throughout despite missing their Peter Ikosidekas’ team and Todd Millington’s Good luck to all of our teams for the final the season but if they can get their best side number one player for the whole season. team will face each other in round 14 and few rounds and the finals! on the court at the right time they’ll be very Again, congratulations to all our teams on this is sure to be the crunch match that tough to beat. a great season and good luck to those that decides if they get the chance to play make the finals! finals or not. Their semi final showdown with either Grace Currie Group Park or Hepner Place will be a huge match Jeremy Taylor’s Grade 4 team needs one addition to our normal repairs and CEO and any of those teams could go on to win roles including the Committee and more win to play finals while Harrison the flag. Young’s team has two very important 37 Health Club News matches to come including one against the In Grade 2, Kate Francis’ side will again other Kooyong side. be looking to feature in the finals as long as they can convert one of their final two Both teams are extremely young and have matches into wins to ensure themselves a McLardy McShane been very impressive throughout spot in the top four. the season. In Grade 5, Martin Cassidy’s team has two huge matches against lower ranked Guest Group 22 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 23 38 Diary Dates 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. her list of achievements since she has 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 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 proudly accepting his second Club 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 while Kate Antosik made it a South boys are extremely committed players It was another wonderful Club night Australian double as she took hold for the Club and winning the Neale celebrating feats that are now written of her first Open Singles title and the Fraser Team Cup was a great reward into the history of Kooyong and we Evonne Goolagong Cup. for their efforts over the past few years. look forward to the next chapter being 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 Court Team Cup as both girls continue to put a lot of work into helping run the Club’s top Pennant teams. David Bidmeade and Molly Polak also added another title to their burgeoning lists gathered over the years when they accepted the Diane Howe Memorial Trophy. In the squash presentations it was great 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 Jay Salter made it extra special to him at the Club. and no doubt one he’ll cherish knowing Having just returned from winning the the quality of player he had beaten in 19’s National title in Canada, Sam has the final. a bright future and we look forward to Having already won the Open Doubles seeing him continue his rapid rise in the and Open Mixed doubles titles, Kate squash ranks. 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 celebrated the feats of our talented members. with him made it very special. 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 Sneddon receive the honour for his years of service to the about his time spent at Kooyong and the joy he now gets to Club in many capacities. see his grandson represent the Club in squash following in 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

6 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 7 Squash International

THE KOOYONG SQUASH INTERNATIONAL

The second annual Kooyong Squash International was played recently in the lead up to the Victorian Open and again it was a great success.

With a round robin format for four men and four women more experienced rivals. At the end of his final match, held over three days, the event provides some of the Sam sat down exhausted and said, ‘What an experience’. world’s best squash players with match practice and a In the ladies event, it was fantastic to see Australia’s chance to compete for prize money as they prepare for former world number 1 Rachael Grinham show why the prestigious Victorian Open. she is still ranked in the world’s top 20 players with a Link Pumps sponsored the Kooyong International and dominant performance in all three matches to win the thanks must go to John Link for his support of the event. title here at Kooyong. With players from Brazil, Argentina, Malaysia, New Kooyong’s Melody Francis, currently ranked 50 in the Zealand, USA and Australia converging on Kooyong, it world, took out second position by defeating New was a great opportunity for squash fans to see some Zealand second seed Amanda Landers-Murphy while fantastic action up close here at the Club. Brazil’s Thaisa Serafini, currently ranked 56, finished in Australian Matt Karwalski, currently ranked 58 in the fourth position. world, defended his 2012 Kooyong International title It was also great to see five time world champion Sarah when he defeated US based Australian and hot favourite Fitz-Gerald back on court coaching and mentoring Zac Alexander, the top seed, in the final. players from Brazil and Argentina while Kooyong South Australian champion Justin Beard finished in third members were treated to some world class squash. position while Kooyong’s Sam Ejtemai gained valuable The event wrapped up with a cocktail party and the experience against some of the world’s best players. presentations, and we look forward to seeing everyone Kooyong’s Melody Francis finished second returning for another successful event in 2014. in the Kooyong International while the winners, Sam, still just 16 years of age, won a game off Matt Karwalski and Rachael Grinham (above and left), the top seed, Zac Alexander, and the crowd cheered showed great form at Kooyong leading every point he won as he battled manfully against his into the Victoria Open

Squash International TENNIS NEWS

Having teamed up with Jamie Murray The grass court season beckoned and it look on the experience of James Kooyong’s John Peers is in early February, John has made was a welcome sight for a boy born and Blake and Jurgen Melzer. huge leaps up the rankings with some bred on the grass here at Kooyong. After going down two sets to one, fantastic performances against the making the most of every The pair headed to the Challenger event John and Jamie fought back to win best doubles players in the world. at Nottingham and the grass clearly the fourth set before playing an epic moment as he climbs the With a career high ranking of 47, John agreed with them as they won their fifth set that ended with Blake and is now well established on the ATP second title of the year after winning a Melzer finally winning 3/6 6/3 6/4 world doubles rankings Doubles circuit and can boast some match tiebreak in both the semi final 3/6 14/12. fantastic results along the way. and final to win the tournament. in 2013. ‘To play at Wimbledon is always The partnership seemed The next stop was Queen’s Club and amazing and to play with Jamie was a to click straight away as another showdown with the Bryan really enjoyable experience. We ended John and Jamie up losing 14-12 in the 5th in reached the a long and extremely close semi finals in match,’ he said. Montpellier, going John continued his great down in a tight encounter form in the mixed doubles with Marc Gicquel and when he partnered with Michael Llodra 7/6 3/6 10/6. Ashleigh Barty to make the The pairing then made quarterfinals where they quarterfinals in Marseille and lost a very tight match 7/6 Le Gosier as they worked 7/6 to the top seeds, Bruno their way through France, Soares and Lisa Raymond. America and Mexico. ‘I look back now though Their big breakthrough and to know that I made the came at the US Claycourt quarter finals at Wimbledon Championships in Houston is a great feeling and huge in early April where they accomplishment and won their maiden title one I am now even more together defeating none motivated to improve on other than the top seeded next year,’ said John. Bryan brothers in the final. It was a fantastic grass It was an epic final that court season and having dreams are made of as John reached a career high and Jamie came back from doubles ranking, John is a set down to win 1/6 7/6 sure to be looking forward to 12/10 in the match tiebreaker the remainder of the year to against arguably the greatest continue that upward trend. pairing in tennis history. And that run continued as They celebrated with a John and Jamie have just quick swim in the pool just recently won the title at outside the men’s locker the ATP event in Gstaad rooms at the venue. in Switzerland where MAKING A they went through the ‘To win my first ATP title beating the brothers loomed but this time the tournament without dropping a set. Bryan brothers was really special, and top seeds took their opportunities an experience I will never forget. They They defeated Pablo Andujar and in a fantastic match to win their are probably the greatest doubles Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6/3 6/4 to win quarterfinal 7/6 6/7 11/9. team ever and a team I have always the tournament. looked up to,’ said John. Onwards to Eastbourne and the John We wish John and Jamie well for the and Jamie had a fantastic win over John and Jamie continued their hardcourt season and the upcoming Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek preparation for the French Open with US Open. 1/6 6/3 10/5 to reach the semi finals quarterfinal showings in Bordeaux where they again lost to the top and Dusseldorf before losing SPLASH seeds, this time it was Alexander Peya to the Columbian pairing of and Bruno Soares who triumphed 6/4 Juan Sebastian Cabal 6/4 and went onto win the final. and Robert Farah in the second round at Their dream run nearly continued Roland Garros. when they played a titanic match in the first round of Wimbledon as they

10 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 11 FOUNDATION NEWS ALICIA MOLIK CUP

The Alicia Molik Cup was again In a final that seemed to go on forever, The teams had to play another tie a resounding success when it was Waverley eventually defeated the North break to decide the day and each played at Kooyong in early April. Suburban Junior Tennis Association. association again won one tie break Supported by the Club and the Results at the end of the regular each however Waverley won on points Kooyong Foundation, the Alicia Molik matches were 3 sets and 26 games 7-3 defeating NSJTA 8-6. Cup continues to draw some great all so both mixed doubles pairs were Congratulations to everyone involved, teams from across Victoria for the sent out to play a tiebreaker each especially to Waverley and NSJTA for 12/u mixed teams event. however it was again a draw with each putting on a great battle in the final! In 2013, 10 regional teams and 6 association winning 7-5. metro teams were involved with players coming from as far as Warnambool, Swan Hill and Bairnsdale to be part of the action. It was great to see all 64 kids enjoying their tennis on the courts here at Kooyong as the final result came down to a gripping final that had everything. International Team Finals For Star Duo ooyong Fitzgerald Scholarship holders Destanee Aiava and Marc Polmans will Klead Australian teams into the finals of the World 14’s Team Championships and Junior Davis Cup respectively later this year. Both were key players for the Australian teams in the Asia/Oceania qualifying events held earlier this year in Malaysia. Destanee was instrumental along with Seone In the quarterfinals, the boys were able to sweep Mendez and Jaimee Fourlis in helping the the side from New Zealand to make the final four Australians win the final three rubbers to nil in the and guarantee themselves a spot in the finals final against Japan. but they were defeated by a tenacious Japanese They had earlier beaten China 3/0 in the team in the semi finals. quarterfinals and then India by the same margin In the playoff for third, the Australian team was in the semi finals. able to get the job done in the two singles The top four teams, Australia, Japan, India and rubbers to cement victory and a spot on the plane Thailand, all qualify for the finals to be held in the to Mexico along with the Junior Fed Cup team. Czech Republic later in August. Congratulations to both Destanee and Marc on In the Junior Davis Cup, Australia’s team of Akira their part in the qualifying events and we look Santillan, Oliver Anderson and Polmans travelled forward to seeing how they go at the finals later to Gimcheon in South Korea to try and qualify for in the year! the finals to be held in Mexico in late September.

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The Pennant season is reaching the opponents that will decide their season and The women’s Pennant season looks to This team has always been in the top business end, with just two rounds they’ll be hoping for nice weather to help be another successful one with plenty of echelon of sides in Grade 2 over the remaining before finals, and so much can their cause while Bryce Mitchelson’s Grade development of our junior players while past five or six years and this looks to happen for the Club’s teams in this time. 5 has dominated their section and will finish some of our older players are showing the be no exception but they do have some A large number of teams are in contention the season on top of the ladder. way to help them. youngsters nipping at their heels. for a top four spot but several teams have a They’ll be hoping to go one better after In Grade 1, the Club has three teams, Stephanie Serafidis’ talented young side are tough road to travel before they even think finishing runner up in Grade 5 last year. down from four last season, and they’ll all also looking to cement themselves a spot about finals. In Grade 9, Ross Lucas’ team has a firm be looking to make their mark on the finals in the top four of this section and it could Both of the Club’s Grade 1 men’s teams grip on fourth spot now and will be hoping if they make it. come down to the final match of the season have worked their way into the season nicely they can perform well over the last few With two rounds to go they are all sitting when they face each other in doubles. and are on a significant winning streak at rounds to play finals. in the top four and would be confident of A finals spot for both sides would be a great the moment. In the new Open Doubles competitions, making it if they play up to expectations. effort and fantastic reward for all involved in Matthew Nickels’ team has won four straight Chris Straford’s Grade 1 team are currently Laura McNamara’s team has been sitting these two teams. matches and find themselves sitting in the in second spot on the ladder and will be in the top two for the entire season and Elizabeth Filonenko’s Grade 2 side has top four with two extremely tough matches looking forward to finals while Ric Mitchell’s should make a serious run towards a flag continued to help develop some of the to come. Grade 2 team has dominated all season, will with Annabelle Andrinopoulos and Destanee Club’s exciting young talent as Alexandra A win in either match should help them finish on top and will be tough to beat. Aiava at their best. Bailey, Madeleine Bailey and Akanksha Puli sneak into the finals which would be a The 50+ Masters competitions are also in The doubles prowess of this side is also have stepped up from Grade 5 last season fantastic effort. their first season and Graeme Heath’s Grade something that will hold them in good stead to be extremely competitive at this level. Nicholas Stafford has lead from the front in A team currently sit in second spot on the with Laura McNamara, Catherine Louis and A win or two in the last few rounds would his Grade 1 side as they have built towards ladder behind the dominant Grace Park side Laura Rabinovich all very capable at this level. give them confidence going into next year. a finals spot. but may have to play David Cox’s Grade A Alana Parnaby’s Grade 1 team currently Siobhan Stagg’s Grade 3 side have also side in the semi finals. They will also need to find a win over the last sits in fourth spot on the ladder and need been just off the pace this season but you two weeks as they face second and third on The all-Kooyong semi final wouldn’t be ideal a strong finish to the season to play finals. can see the improvement from a player the ladder to finish their season. but it would result in one of our sides making They’ll play Laura McNamara’s team in the like Alexandra Meadows who will be better the grand final which has to be a bonus. final round which could decide if they make it. again next year. Ned Whittaker’s Grade 2 team has pretty much wrapped up a finals spot with a very In the B Grade of the Masters competition With the top four of Katerina Valos, The Club’s Grade 4 side, captained by impressive season from a young side. Gordon Hammet’s team has wrapped up Maddison Springall, Alana and Romy Ashley Spinks, has also shown some great a finals spot but will be hoping to avoid the Stephens playing well they would be a very signs as the season has gone on. The boys have been as impressive in top team in the semi final if at all possible. dangerous side to come across in the finals. doubles as they have in singles and will be a With only one player having played dangerous opponent in the finals. To have 15 of the Club’s 18 men’s sides Kate Antosik’s Grade 1 side is also sitting in Pennant previously, this team is young in contention for finals is a great effort and the top four with two rounds to go and will and inexperienced but they’ve learnt a In Grade 3, Kooyong’s two sides are shows the continued development of the finish either third or fourth in their section. lot throughout the season while in Grade basically battling each other for fourth spot juniors at the Club while also highlighting the 5, Angela Woodruff’s team has been on the ladder. They’ve had players coming and going with depth within our senior teams. travel commitments and injuries throughout competitive throughout despite missing their Peter Ikosidekas’ team and Todd Millington’s Good luck to all of our teams for the final the season but if they can get their best side number one player for the whole season. team will face each other in round 14 and few rounds and the finals! on the court at the right time they’ll be very Again, congratulations to all our teams on this is sure to be the crunch match that tough to beat. a great season and good luck to those that decides if they get the chance to play make the finals! finals or not. Their semi final showdown with either Grace Park or Hepner Place will be a huge match Jeremy Taylor’s Grade 4 team needs one and any of those teams could go on to win more win to play finals while Harrison the flag. Young’s team has two very important matches to come including one against the In Grade 2, Kate Francis’ side will again other Kooyong side. be looking to feature in the finals as long as they can convert one of their final two Both teams are extremely young and have matches into wins to ensure themselves a been very impressive throughout spot in the top four. the season. Brigitte Beck was in great form In Grade 5, Martin Cassidy’s team has Ned Whittaker captained his throughout the Pennant season as her side two huge matches against lower ranked Grade 2 side to the finals in 2013 made it through to the Grade 1 semi finals

22 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 23 AROUND THE CLUB ASIA PACIFIC TENNIS LEAGUE PENNANT PROFILES

he Asia Pacific Tennis League is set Frankston Firebirds MCC Stars, Royal This Victorian Conference is the Tto go again in 2013 with 6 men’s South Yarra Royals, Waverley Warriors strongest across Australia which was and women’s teams ready to battle it and the Kooyong Classics. clear for all to see when the Liston out for a spot at the National Finals to The strength in the women’s Seagulls won last year’s National title. be played at the 2014 Australian Open. competition lies with Royal South Keep an eye on the Club’s website for After the success of the inaugural Yarra who have recruited Olivia information about the dates and times event, Tennis Australia have increased Rogowska, Storm Sanders and Tammi of the super rounds which will see all the prizemoney on offer for both the Pateterson to form one of the most of the teams compete at one venue. State and National finals to continue to formidable club teams ever seen in entice the best players to be involved Australia which will make for some in the innovative team format. great tennis for the spectators. The draw will be released in late August with matches being played on Sunday afternoons and Friday nights NAME: GREG POLMANS NAME: STEPHANIE SERAFIDIS starting on the 10th of November. AGE: 13 GRADE: 4 PLAY L/H OR R/H: RH AUSTRALIAN RANKING: 618 AGE: 14 GRADE: 2 PLAY L/H OR R/H: RH AUSTRALIAN RANKING: 277 Kooyong will again field a team in both the men’s and women’s competitions and will face some very strong Tennis Achievements: Tennis Achievements: competition to reach the National finals • Represented Tennis Australia in Europe Tour in June • Winning the 12 and Under School boys / girls championship as both teams did last year. 2013 – semi finalist in Tennis Europe Grade 2 tournament • Reaching 2 semi- finals in the Under 12’s nationals in Hungary; qualified for main draw singles of all 14 and The men’s teams accepted into this under tournaments despite being just 13 years of age • Winning Victorian Hard court tournament last year in under 14’s year’s Victorian Conference are the • Representing Victoria in the 12 and under Team Events Dingley Dingoes, MCC Stars, Royal • 2012 December Showdown doubles winner of 12 and under which our team ended up winning. South Yarra Royals, Tennis World • 2012 Victorian 12 and under teams event number 1 Most admired sportsperson/why? Titans, Waverley Warriors and the singles player Kooyong Classics. My most admired sportsperson would have to be Roger Federer. I really love the way he plays, it is just amazing to watch him. Notable additions to the teams include • June 2013 Glen Iris 14 and under Gold tournament – singles runner up and doubles winner Roger Federer looks so effortless when he plays and always James Lemke at Dingley and Peter stays calm, rarely would you see his temper being revealed on Luczak at MCC while Luke Saville will • July 2013 Melbourne Park 14 and under White tournament court. I also like the fact that he helps charities and kids. headline the young Tennis World team. – singles winner Greatest influence on tennis career/why? The women’s teams in this year’s Victorian Most admired sportsperson/why? My greatest influence would have to be my family. If it wasn’t for Conference are the Delahey Reckers, I really admire Novak Djokovic because he plays hard and he them I would not have had an opportunity to discover a great is funny as well. sport. Also, my coach who I have been with since I first started playing tennis. Greatest influence on tennis career/why? The greatest influences on my tennis would be my coach, Greatest sporting moment witnessed? The greatest sporting moment I have witnessed would have to Tony Vermaak, and my parents, Nikki and Gavin. be watching Black Caviar race. Hearing the crowd roar as the Greatest sporting moment witnessed? horse came around the bend like a bullet to finish the race. The I watched Roger Federer play Juan Martin Del Potro at 2013 atmosphere just was just amazing to be around. Australian Open. What goals have you set for yourself in tennis? What goals have you set for yourself in tennis? I have set a few goals for myself in tennis for the future to achieve. One of them would be to get to play at all four grand To be the best player of my ability and aim for a top 50 ITF slams. Another would be to play tennis to the best of my ability. Junior ranking and then top 100 senior player on the ATP rankings. And also to represent Australia at Davis Cup level. What do you enjoy most about pennant tennis? The most enjoyable aspect to pennant would have to be What do you enjoy most about pennant tennis? playing against new opponents. Also enjoying the social aspect I really enjoy chatting to my friends and having a bit of fun. with my team and our opponents. If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? I think I’d be a soccer player or a basket ball player. Before I started tennis I did do ballet, so I guess if wasn’t a tennis player I would be a dancer. But, I do like to play an What do you do outside tennis? instrument so maybe a musician. I go to Maribyrnong Secondary College and am a scholarship What do you do outside tennis? holder of the tennis program. I play computer games, swim Outside tennis I play an instrument, go to school, do homework, and walk my dog (Kaden). watch movies and television and go visit family and friends and How much time do you spend developing your tennis when I get a chance go shopping. each week? How much time do you spend developing your tennis I spend approximately 12 hours developing my game each each week? week and then play tournaments. 6-7 hours a week developing my tennis technically and physically. Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? I don’t get to see my friends as much as I would like and miss Sacrifices I’ve had to make in the past and present time would out on sleep overs with my friends. have to be not being able to go to that many birthday parties.

24 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 25 AROUND THE CLUB Midweek Ladies News

he midweek ladies teams continue to have some success for the Club as they play in Tcompetitions in the Bayside, Waverley and MEMRLTA Associations. The Bayside and Waverley seasons wrapped up in June and the Club had several teams finish near the top of their respective ladders. On Tuesday mornings in the Bayside Association, Jenny Butterley’s Section 1 team finished on top of the ladder but were unfortunately beaten in the grand final by St Finbars. On Wednesday mornings, Linda Dohnt’s but it was Harry’s team of Harry Gell, Patrick Section 2 team showed they were too good Shortall, Anthony James, Carlo Ciaini and for the opposition when they finished on top Jake Zerman that made the grand final before of the ladder and won the grand final against going down to Beaumaris Lawn Tennis Club. East Malvern. Sam Balmforth’s Section 11 team also made the grand final after a great season with The team of Amanda Balfe, Sheryl Kerwick, Jane the team of Morgan Galea, Sam Balmforth, Cash, Young Sook Eddington, Rong Kwok-Xu, Jill Angus Cosgriff, Max Charles and Annabelle Kaminsky, Cushla De Muth, Linda Dohnt, Fiona Jones playing Middle Brighton in the decider Medina, Sue Ferguson, Sue Lester are now back which they unfortunately lost. in Section 1. In Section 12, Sarah Louey’s team made the Thursday mornings were busy at the Club with semi finals but they came up against the top Kris Tulloch’s Bayside Section A team finishing in a very B Special 2 winners were the team side while in Section 13 both of Kooyong’s of Kathy Grant, Heather Anderson, respectable fourth spot. Libbie Geason, Alita Davis, Gill Gleeson teams also made the semi finals. In Section 1, the Club had two sides competing and it was Sue and Sarah Cudlipp Patrick Bell and Liam Anderson’s teams Lester’s team that finished on top of the ladder and went on to played against each other in the Section 13 make the grand final against East Malvern and unfortunately they semi final and it was Liam Anderson’s team who came away with a win. had to withdraw due to being unable to field a team. Liam’s team of Aaron Scherrer, Matthew Angela Godwin’s team were in the same section and they Tingate, Holly Feldman, Elizabeth Robson finished in sixth spot on the ladder. and Liam Anderson played Dendy Park 1 in It was a very successful season in the Waverley and District he Club has recently completed the all played in the semi finals but it was Sam the grand final where they unfortunately lost. 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Club Members In Section 2, Nick Pullen’s team of Tom The team of Libbie Geason, Heather Anderson, Sarah Cudlipp, This included the Club fielding three teams in We have plenty happening for the remainder Meysztowicz, Nick Pullen, James Goller, Sam Section 1 on a Sunday morning and all three of the year with the new junior season now Alita Davis, Gill Gleeson, Kathy Grant find themselves in the We can advise & arrange a broad range of Barnett and Thomas Graham won their semi making the top four which is a fantastic effort underway and the upcoming Cedric Mason same section for the new season so another flag might be general insurance including: final and played a very slick Hampton side in by all involved. Cup to be played against Royal South Yarra. on the agenda. the grand final but it was great experience for • Retail, Office & Business Packages The Club had a team in the grand final of this young side as they continue to develop. 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Both teams had a great season but it was ladder and now find themselves in B Special 1. • D&O & Professional Indemnity competition at the Club or the pathway for Jack Geason’s team of Jack Geason, We continue to push the players into higher junior players please don’t hesitate to call In Tuesday mornings MEMRLTA competition, the Club have four • Corporate Travel Lachlan McAndrew, Charlie Geason, sections where appropriate to make sure Daniel on 9822 3333. sides currently in the middle of a season. • Industrial Risks; Marine Cargo, Freight they are always challenged and we continue Stephanie Hird, Adam Kneale and Max Potter Jody Cody’s A1 side currently sit in third spot on the ladder while & Hull Liability to see the benefits of this approach. that defeated Nick Pullen’s team of Henry • Private, Commercial & Fleet Motor Marcel, Will Swansson, Seb Tabain, Toby Rosie Kovacs side are in eighth in the same section. On Saturday mornings, Olivia McGrath’s AFSL No. 32671 Warwick, Sam Quinn and Coco Swansson. Section 1 team reached the semi finals while In A4, Sandra Daly’s team are sitting in sixth spot on the ladder Leo Morrison’s Section 2 team of Jaxon In Section 4, Alex Main’s team made it while in A5 Di Synnott’s team are currently eighth but they have Dryen, Hugh Benyon, Leo Morrison, Oliver through to the semi finals as did Adam plenty of time left in the season. Ronnie Schwarz ANZIIF (Mem), GAICD, MBA,B.Com Bartlett’s Section 6 team but both were Lucas, Olivia Douglas and Hudson Ciavarella Good luck to all of our midweek teams for the remainder unfortunately beaten at this point. Email: [email protected] went on to play in and win the grand final of the year! against Carmelite 2. Section 10 saw both of Kooyong’s teams On Sunday morning, Sam Liebelt, Angus make the finals with both Jessica Pila’s team Phone (03) 9813 3633 www.ibgroup.com.au Stott and Thomas McKay’s Section 1 teams and Harry Gell’s team making the top four

26 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2013 27 AROUND THE CLUB Crèche Kooyong News International Tennis Academy The Kathryn, along with Gill, NEW PROGRAM KOOYONG TENNIS BOOTCAMPS Finding it hard to get a regular hitting partner or match play and don’t Boot camps are for all standards and abilities and with all drills Sue, Marie and Sian, continue necessarily want a coaching session? Are you a new member wanting to designed to improve your footwork patterns, speed, power, agility, and to provide a caring, happy and find ways of getting involved with other members? endurance while using your core to improve balance. It’s a dynamic, fun environment for members’ We are introducing a new daytime hitting program, at a reduced rate of safe and social way to work out rather than churning out the km’s on Pro Shop 30% off for members who would like to have regular match play or a hitting the treadmill or streets. children and grandchildren session with a coach. This reduced rate time, is between 12.30pm and In conjunction with our morning boot camp classes on a Tuesday and in the crèche, whilst those 3.30pm. If you are interested please call Shane in the office on 9824 6860. Thursday from 6.30am – 7.30am we are introducing a new night time KLTC Merchandise, New Kooyong Spring range, latest class on a Wednesday from 8 – 9 pm. This will give participants a Spring tennis fashion from Lacoste, K-Swiss, Fila and members make the most of KOOYONG ADVANCED DAYTIME TENNIS PROGRAM chance to get home, have something to eat and get prepared. Kooyong’s facilities. Head, gym attire from Leluu and 2XU, racquets & We have been very fortunate to have acquired the services of KOOYONG HOLIDAY CLINICS racquet bags. Gift vouchers also available. On any weekday morning, from David Bidmeade and James Lemke, both recent touring pros, to run this program. The next school holidays will see us further develop our program 9.00am, there are a maximum of 20 catering for more specialised training. We have specialist coaches for SPECIAL: 15% off 2XU This is a daytime training program for players who want to develop their children in the crèche, with at most 6 tennis in a professional training environment and is structured around programs for the 4-6 year olds and these will run alongside our normal Compression Wear with a babies under 18 months. those who are, post junior, post VCE or attending University. If however, program for older ages. Tennis Restring! you are still attending Secondary school, have the appropriate ability level We will also be providing a program for advanced players who are looking There are lots of different activities and have a flexible timetable, this program may also be for you. to train hard in the morning and work on their match play in the afternoon. RESTRINGING to do, both inside and out, such So far this year this program has had two players achieve full time When appropriate, matches will be videoed and game analysis will take place to review strategies and tactics. – 24 HOUR TURNOVER as painting, drawing and collage, scholarships to the USA and two have left to travel the futures circuit throughout Europe. On site service with the dressing up, playing with dolls, cars KOOYONG LADIES CLINICS and trains as well as riding bikes, This program is run on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday from most up to date technology. 12.30pm to 3pm. Both of these coaches are also available for individual We have ladies clinics on Mondays 9.30am - 11.30am, Wednesday playing in the sandpit and climbing hitting sessions. 9.30am - 11.00am and ladies classes running every other morning. These are great environments for players of all standards. Whether you and sliding on the play equipment. play section 1, are returning to tennis from a break, are a beginner or BRAND NEW RANGE OF HEAD, WILSON, BABOLAT About 10.15am, the children enjoy completion player, we group players into appropriate standards. & VOLKL RACQUETS eating their morning tea together. All clinics involve a technical, tactical and fitness base activities with a lot of rallying and game play. Use our demo program to trial a large range of With their children happily settled racquets so our qualified staff can help select a and playing in the crèche, mums, racquet to best suit your game. along with some dads and SPECIAL – Kids Shoes 15% off for all of August grandparents, play tennis, go to the and September! gym, do a Pilates class, or just have a coffee, chat or read the newspaper in the bistro.

NEW - KOOYONG CLUB UNIFORM FOR Hours of Operation KIDS, MEN & WOMEN! • 9 am to 12.00 midday Monday These include Men’s and Boy’s shorts and to Thursday, Polo’s. Women’s and Girl’s; Skorts, Polo’s and Dresses! • 9am to 12.15pm Friday, 15 % OFF all Compression Ladies • Closed School Holidays. & Men wear for all STUDENTS (Applies to anyone under 26 years old) Bookings Booking line opens at 9am one week ahead. Use our 25 years of industry i.e. you may make a booking this experience to your advantage Monday for the following Monday 4 - 7 Year Old Program Book in person or by phone at the Hotshots is a fun way for kids to learn how to play tennis. The children looking to play College tennis in the USA, or looking at tennis as being a Enquiries: Phone – 9038 7141 use smaller racquets, nets and courts and use low compression balls career or playing an extensive range of Tennis Australia tournaments. Pro Shop on Phone 9038 7141. which makes learning easy and gives the player a greater chance of All programs are designed to compliment the player’s individual Email – [email protected] success in being able to rally and start playing the game. For all available programs and based on drilling, point construction and match play times please call the office. relevant to their ability levels. Hours of business: Also, if members want to have a look at some of the Club’s best young Monday to Thursday 9.00am to KOOYONG SQUAD PROGRAM talent, the Kooyong Foundation has setup a great initiative in supporting 7.00pm, Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Our extensive squad program is designed to cater for all levels, ages and our club’s best 12 -14 year old Scholarship players, who are some of the Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm & abilities of players. best State and Australian ranked juniors, with squad training on Monday It begins with our Tier 1, 8-10 year old 60 minute program, to Tier 2, 8-10 and Friday from 5pm - 6.30pm. Sunday 10.00am to 2.00pm year olds who are playing tournaments and competition right through to our Tier 5, 2 ½ hour advanced player program for players who are

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AUTUMN PENNANT SQUASH CANADIAN NATIONAL THE VICTORIAN KOOYONG WINS BACK JUNIOR CHAMPION OPEN A GRADE FLAG fter a few years in the all plain to see, but what shone The winning team was Grant ooyong’s number one pennant back to win the next two games to Kooyong International winner Rachel wilderness, Kooyong through most was the respect Brooker, captain Scott Fraser, player Sam Ejtemai returned give himself the chance in the 5th Grinham has taken her Kooyong K was able to win back the each player had for his opponent, Adrian Jaguers and to Canada in April to defend his and final game. form to the State titles defeating A prestigious A Grade flag on a night the acknowledgement of fine Jason Homes. National Junior Championship. Trailing throughout the final game, New Zealander Megan Craig in in June that had so many highlights. shots, honesty when it came In D2 we were definite underdogs Eligible to play in the Under 17 Sam fought back level it at 10 all straight games at the Melbourne Team captain Chris Harris required to dubious “not –up” calls, and and after the first two rubbers we event, Sam decided to enter the and either player needed a two Sports and Aquatic Centre. an Ambulance due to muscle acknowledgement of the gallery didn’t think they could possibly under 19 age group to provide point advantage to take out the The seventh seeded Craig fought spasms after his gruelling 5 set who were really into the match. win. The first two Kooyong players himself with a greater challenge. Championship. Some lengthy rallies hard in the first two games before match while the game results The Winning team on the night didn’t win a game between them finally resulted in Sam winning the Seeded number 5, Sam fought his Grinham ran away with the third meant that it was left to the was Sam Ejtemai, Brad Soutar, and only managed 21 points but 5th game 13/11. way through to play the top seed to claim her 32nd title on the number one seeds, who played Will Katrivessis and the captain, did they win? Yes, in a canter with in the final and, after losing the first Congratulations Sam! Women’s Squash Association Tour. last, to fight for the pennant flag. Chris Harris. 7 points to spare. two games, it looked all over for Kooyong’s Melody Francis, the Whoever won this match won The gallery was packed, even Kooyong’s number 1 and 2 only Sam but he produced a mighty fight 2011 Victorian Open winner, was the flag for their team and it goes at midnight, and those who dropped 14 points between them surprisingly beaten in the 2nd round without saying that the game went witnessed this great night were in the last two rubbers. Now that’s by fellow Australian Tamika Saxby. to a fifth and deciding set. privileged to be part of a great pressure and that’s a win! Kooyong win. Former Australian Junior Team American Rules scoring is used at The winning team was Zane captain and Kooyong player Selena A1 level (each rally scores a point Some other items of interest Haupt, Mark Deangelis, captain Shaikh was not disgraced when and the winner is the first to 15 from Grand Final week included: Jim Pappas and Di Coles. points but must have an advantage beaten by Chloe Mesic from France. In A2, our number 1, Steve Jones, The Spring season commences of two points). in the first week of August and we New Zealand’s Campell Grayson, couldn’t take his place in the It also goes without saying that the are looking to maintain the jewel who was runner up in last year’s Grand Final team due to an injury fifth and deciding game went to In the crown and also win some Kooyong International, retained his sustained in the semi final and A2 15-15 all. other grades. Victorian Open title in great style were beaten. defeating Australian hope Steven C Grade Squash and Tennis Finitisis from Queensland. The Kiwi Champion Rob McKinnon was always in control even though hurts his back on the the 3rd set was tight. weekend prior to the Grand Final and can’t play in the For the second year running grand final. C1 were beaten. Campbell has beaten Kooyong International winner Matt Karwalski Owen Cook, playing in the during the rounds despite C2 Grand Final night snaps Karwalski defeating Campbell his Achilles and finishes up in the Epworth Hospital in the final of the Kooyong Not wanting to make unforced errors, resulting in surgery to repair International last year. the rallies were close to 50 shots each his Achilles. C2 were beaten. Wildcard Sam Ejtemai was beaten and it was an amazing spectacle! So with seven teams in by Justin Beard in the first round Right on the stroke of midnight the Grand Finals we win three and Justin was eventually knocked winning shot was played, 18-16 to Some of Sam’s previous wins include: but no sense complaining out by the winner. young Sam Ejtemai. 15 Year Old Canadian National Champion because they aren’t easy to Five times World Champion and Sam had 5 match points against win and we took home the 15 Year Old Australian National Champion Kooyong Squash ambassador him and still won. flag for the top grade. Sarah Fitz-Gerald, who hosted the Some would say it was Sam’s 17 Year Old Oceania Champion In B1 we finished on top of final day, was full of praise for the experience that got him through; the ladder having won B2 last 17 Year Old Australian Team Champion (Victoria) efforts of Kooyong in developing the after all, he is 16 years old. season and then stepping up Kooyong Squash International and The final commenced at 6.30pm, to B1 and now have another 17 Year Old Runner Up Australian Championships the promotion of the Victorian titles. so it took over 5 hours to complete. bluey. Young Jason Holmes Thanks Sarah! Winner McHazell Medal Australian Junior Championships (2012) The shot making, retrievals, lost the 1st 2 games and rallied fitness and intense rivalry were to win the next 3. Kooyong joint Open and Junior Champion 2012 and 2013

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May and June were very busy months: • The trophy competition against Royal South Yarra Bridge Club Billiards & was held in June and Kooyong was victorious. I happily noticed the engraving on the trophy that this is the fourth Snooker Report win in a row. by Alistair Macindoe

2013 A Grade Snooker Charlie Chafe wins Australian The bridge year seems to get busier and busier and The snooker team again struggled against strong Under-21 Snooker Championship we have been enjoying a variety of events. 2012 Trophy Winners at Champions Dinner competition this year, finishing in second-last position. In April Kooyong's Charlie Chafe won his second • The annual Penny Purbrick The Club participates in Teams competition with the The team had three wins and fifteen losses during the Australian Under-21 Snooker Championship, defeating Trophy for Monday players was home and away season, averaging just over six of the 14 year old Arthur Lin 6-2 in the final. "Sandbelt Clubs" (Golf Clubs from Yarra Yarra, Victoria, available 18 frames per week. won this year by Deb Fogarty Commonwealth and Woodlands) and has been upholding The two players are pictured, with Charlie sporting the and Fiona Trescowthick with The most successful player statistically was new larger winner's trophy. runners-up being Shirley and the reputation of our Club with regular placings of recruit Charlie Chafe. There were some substantial breaks: a 91 by Arthur, Don Bowman. first or second. a 92 by Jayme White and the highest break for the Championship a 125 clearance by Ryan Thomerson. Our major event for the year is As this may be my last Courtside the prestigious Kooyong Congress article I would like to thank the which will be held on Sunday Committee with a special mention to 17th November. Jenny Biggin who has been forever Alfred Branicki is managing to meet our "sunshine girl" and does a the demand for supervised and wonderful job. advanced lessons. I believe the Club Aside from the Committee, we are can only grow stronger with our so lucky to have two good directors members regularly taking lessons or in Terry Crawford, whose generous refreshing their knowledge. extra input is invaluable, and Alfred Penny Purbrick Trophy Winners 2013 Sadly, long time popular Member, Branicki, who loves his Monday group. - Fiona and Deb Monica Busietta passed away in June I have always been heartened too • The annual Jim Borin Trophy after a very protracted illness. She by several Members who are not on for Tuesday players was won continued to join us at the bridge the Committee who willingly help this year by Irene Hinsley table well into her illness which was out and are always magically there and Alf Branicki with runners wonderful to see. We miss her. when needed. up being Susie Hawkins and Our Annual General Meeting will be I also thank the ever so helpful staff Leeron Branicki. held on Tuesday 24th September and of our Club for their assistance during I urge all members to attend as there my time as President. Quote of the Month will be many important decisions to make with regard to the direction of Leeron Branicki President, KLTC Bridge Club our Bridge Club. My term as President is over and I believe there will be many I learned to approach racing vacancies on the Committee so I urge Members to begin planning like a game of billiards. If you and organising candidates.

bash the ball too hard, you get nowhere. Borin Trophy Winners 2013 - Irene and Alf • We visited with the RACV As you handle the cue properly, you drive Bridge Club for dinner and they were with us for Monday lunch with more finesse. and duplicate in July. - Juan Manuel Fangio, legendary Formula 1 World Champion.

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ecently members of our Upcoming events: RKooyong Auxiliary attended Firstly, we have our second Card Day for the year to be the Annual General Meeting of held on Monday 16th September in the Kooyong Room. Auxiliaries of the Royal Children’s Invitations have been mailed out already, and extras are Hospital and light luncheon held available at the Club, giving booking details. at the Myer Mural Hall. Ann Marie Coghlan is the ticket secretary for this event. Our final fundraiser for the year will be our very popular I will leave a copy of the Auxiliaries Trivia Night on Friday 4th October at 7.30pm including Annual Report 2012/2013 in the supper in the clubhouse. Members’ Lounge for member’s Bookings for this fun night will be through Denise Cosgriff perusal which details the Auxiliaries when the flyers come out. team, the Auxiliaries Executive and the I would also like to mention here that we have Entertainment Books available for sale at reception in the new Auxiliaries Executive Committee clubhouse with a percentage of the proceeds from these members for 2013 as well as listing sales going towards our fundraising efforts for the hospital all the various Auxiliaries connected and are worthy of your support. to the hospital and outlining the great Looking forward to meeting all our members and their assistance they provide each year. friends at these forthcoming events. Marie Devereux I feel this would be of great interest to President our club members.

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RACQUET CLUB Friday 24 May TASTES OF TASMANIA

On Arrival Success Story Our last two functions at Kooyong created the opportunity for a gourmet journey Cape Grim beef tartare, cornichon, What a great time to be part of Kooyong Health Club. The club has to different countries. Both dinners were capers, quail egg and Melba toast recently updated the cardio area with new exercise bikes that have the extraordinary displays of the culinary latest features alongside two new EZ Bars in the weights area. Speaking of talents of Chris Goulding and his team. Blue swisser crab slider, house made tartare sauce, brioche bun updates, Murray Grant is our latest success story. Here is an insight into his Their creativity never ceases to amaze members and guests with the quality, NV Clover Hill ‘Tasmanian Cuvee’ transformation, with help of the talented Personal Trainer Stephen Kasinski. variety and presentation of each dish on Pipers River the menu. How did you start personal training with If there was a weakness you had before Patrice Renaudin displayed his expertise and Steve? starting training that you knew of, how knowledge with wines sourced from different Entrée After an introductory training session did you identify it and address it with regions to perfectly match the cuisine. Beetroot cured Huon Valley Tasmanian with Lachie Gleeson a trainer at Kooyong personal training? Also, our thanks to all the Kooyong team ocean trout, salmon caviar, wild cress, I realised the benefits of regular training Food and alcohol. Regular weekly ‘weigh in behind the scenes as well as those serving sessions. When Lachie left, he and honesty session’ at our functions for their exemplary service Pickled shaved heirloom carrots, recommended Steve. with Steve goes part the way of keeping this and attention to detail. asparagus, Coffin Bay oyster beignet, in check. What were your first thoughts of Personal Without the efforts of everyone back and cauliflower purée front of house working together with Training before you started? I’ve noticed that you have become quite managers who lead by example displaying 2011 Bream Creek Schonburger, At first I thought they were a ‘bit of a luxury’ strong through your arms and chest. What such a level of enthusiasm, commitment Marion Bay but realised that this was a way that I could has Steve done to you? and dedication, the high standard of our keep disciplined and motivated. I know I’m an Essendon supporter and wonderful Wine & Food Society events at 2009 Pipers Brook Vineyard ‘Estate’ Steve is a weight lifter but what you see is Steve has told me that you also train at How did you feel in the initial stages Kooyong would not be possible. Chardonnay, Pipers River ‘supplement’ free! the Melbourne Rebels base the other two of training? mornings of the week. Can you credit Friday 24 May - Tastes of Tasmania in the Initially the fairly rapid progress in fitness and On a more serious note my training at Racquet Club Steve and personal training for getting you Palate Cleanser strength kept me motivated. Kooyong has been focussed on building A menu from this dinner is featured to strength and muscle through my late 50’s to this level? Boysenberry jelly topped with Frank’s tantalize your taste buds – the menu and There are always times when you feel like and 60’s. Steve has guided me on this The base strength and fitness from my apple cider granité wines were exquisite! you are not progressing as well as you would program to ensure slow steady and to date program at Kooyong has meant that I have like, and have hit a plateau. What did you injury free progress. Correct technique been able to gain the full benefit from the Friday 16 July - La Dolce Vita Italian Feast Rebels training program. in the Kooyong Room Main Course do to combat this with the aid of Steve? and realistic weight are obviously so Following on from above, this is where the Over 130 guests enjoyed a delicious menu Abbacio alla Romana: important with weight training and Steve, You seem to have conquered Mount trainer is really important. They help you set as an actively competing weight lifter, has with Italian flavours and textures. Dal Zotto Slow cooked Flinders Island lamb scotch Everest at the rate you’ve gone. Is there wines were featured to compliment the menu. realistic goals, vary the program, vary the ensured this. Bench press has improved anything else you want to achieve with fillet with tomatoes, shallot, olives, focus and of course help you get out of Everyone enjoyed listening to stories of 25% over the last couple of years. personal training and by yourself? bed because someone is waiting for you their Patriarch, Otto Dal Zotto as well as his Rosemary and truffled What else have you noticed has Everest is a bit rich, maybe Mt Donna son Michael, the Winemaker. at the gym. Pecorino cheese physically changed within the three years Buang. I will be quite happy if I can A special ‘La Dolce Vita’ atmosphere was created with maps of Italy as table centerpieces, maintain my current levels. (Although it 2010 Home Hill Estate Pinot Noir, of Personal training? background music and a continuous slideshow of scenery and famous landmarks of Italy. Not having changed is probably more would be a nice bonus if I could crack that Guests were in no hurry to go home from this fun night! Huon Valley important. Weight and fitness have elusive 70 Kg bench press) FUTURE EVENTS: 2008 Petit ‘a’ by Domaine A Cabernet remained pretty steady over the journey. Do you have any advice for someone Sauvingnon Blend, Coal River Body fat % has improved. who is a bit lost with their training and Thursday 12 September - Jorg Restaurant in Fitzroy North What motivates you to come in and train diet, needing motivation or for those in a This will be one of our two venues offsite from Kooyong for 2013. Sides at 6 am two days a week at Kooyong training plateau? Members and guests will enjoy a carefully crafted dining experience with modern Health Club? A regular and sustained program with a European food in a contemporary environment of ‘The White Room’ private dining space Steamed Tasmanian green baby beans You get to a stage where you don’t want personal trainer whether in a ‘one on one’ or with its striking feature lighting. with pistachio nut pesto to lose what you have gained through all a group setting is definitely the way to go. Established by former Head Chef of Jacques Reymond and Church St Enoteca’s Sous Chef, Baby Kipfler potatoes cooked in duck fat that work. this will be another memorable dining experience for members and guests. (Trip Advisor with rosemary and garlic Rated Jorg 5.0 of 5 Star Reviews) How has personal training with Steve Members interested in weight loss, strength and conditioning, injury Friday 29 November - Christmas Function in the Racquet Club changed your lifestyle? It keeps putting the diet and vino intake back rehabilitation, general fitness, or This end-of-year function is always fully booked with a waitlist. When members receive Dessert on track which can only be a good thing. personal training. Contact Health your function notice, please book early to avoid disappointment. Slow cooked Tasmanian apple Club Manager Michael Kull on 0419 Numbers are restricted to one guest per Wine & Food Society member for this event. and blackberry pie What exercise do you find the 003 762 / 9822 3333 most beneficial? Membership of Wine & Food Society with King Island cream fraîche ice cream It is important to cover a wide range of New Members are most welcome - details can be found on the Kooyong Website under and vanilla crème Anglaise exercise even though at times you may have Members Groups, Wine & Food Society. 2008 Pressing Matters ‘R139’ Botrytis a fairly narrow goal. This prevents unbalanced Please join us for great wine, food and camaraderie with fellow members, guests and friends! Riesling, Coal River narrow training sessions that soon become Christine Johnson boring and can lead to injury. Therefore President although weight training to me is very beneficial a wide and varied program with cross training is important.

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