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ROYAL SOUTH YARRA LAWN CLUB NEWSLETTER CENTRECOURT

Pennant Trophy Winners SpringAutumn 2013 2011 President’s We spent the day with some wonderful The new Spring Menu is full of fresh, tennis ‘royals’, including , new and exciting dishes to be enjoyed Report , , both in the Members Dining Room and Mary Jo Fernandez, , the Courtyard Bistro. This new menu, (the oldest living male Grand combined with the Saturday night pizza With so many of the top seeds Slam singles champion) and Fabrice specials, makes for a fun and relaxing eliminated in the first week, Wimbledon Santoro, with lots of reminiscing about evening for both parents and children. 2013 was one of the most unusual their days on the Tour and particularly Our Curator, Bill Turner and his team Grand Slams. The weather also Mary Jo and her have worked tirelessly during the winter was unusual in that was days. It was an amazing day for us months to ensure that once again we experiencing what was classified as and one that will be remembered have the best grass courts available. a heatwave, although for us, they as one of life’s special experiences. These will be open from the beginning were delightful spring conditions. We are in the process of finalising of November. Take advantage of the We were very fortunate to be at arrangements for “The 2014 Australian longer summer evenings and enjoy a Wimbledon on the Men’s Made Foundation Cup - an Event for game on the grass followed by a drink semi-finals day and were treated to Girls and Boys aged 13 and under from on the Balcony and/or a barbeque in the tournament’s most exciting and Rural Regional ”, which will the Courtyard. nerve-wracking day of tennis. First up be held at Royal South Yarra from As this is my final Centrecourt report, was the Djokovic/Del Potro match. Monday 6 – Thursday 9 January 2014. I would like to thank everyone for the This was intended to be the warm-up This will be a great opportunity for support I have received during my time for the Murray/Janowicz match, which members and guests to watch on General Committee and particularly had all of Britain on tenterhooks. This Australia’s future champions in action. over the last two years. It has been an was not the case when Novak and Australian and Wimbledon Junior honour and a privilege to serve as your Juan Martin decided to battle it out for champion Luke Saville and touring President and I am looking forward to five hours. The whole match was very pro are two of the top a continuing involvement as a Trustee evenly balanced and by six o’clock players who have competed in this of the Royal South Yarra Foundation, everyone watching was emotionally event. Presentations to the winners will which will be my main focus next year. drained and totally exhausted. We felt take place at the 2014 AAMI Classic Susie Strangward they both deserved to win. at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. After such a marathon, it was hard to Boom gates have been installed at imagine Djokovic playing at his normal the Members Car Park entry. I would standard two days later against Murray. just like to remind you that as you will Whilst the match turned out to be need to swipe your membership card somewhat anticlimactic, Britain finally to enter the car park, it is essential you had their winner. I was reminded that carry your card with you whenever won seventy-seven years you are visiting the Club. ago, won in 1977 and the final this year was played on the seventh of the seventh.

Contents Page 3 Page 13 Front Cover President’s v Captain’s Tennis Juniors Report Natasha Van Bemmel winner of the Challenge Ethel Le Neveu Trophy and Junior Trophy, and Page 15 Huw Gatford winner of the Warren Kennedy Trophy. Page 4 Yarrayong Ball Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club Captain’s Report Page 18 310 Williams Road North Page 6 Seniors Group Toorak Vic 3142 Australia Pennant Teams Telephone: 03 9829 1556 Page 7 Facsimile: 03 9829 1560 RSY Sports Dinner Email: [email protected] Website: www.rsyltc.org.au Page 11 Pennant Profiles

2 President’s v Captain’s Club Matters Tennis Challenge Annual General The weather forecast was grim but it turned out to be a perfect evening for Meeting tennis. Played in good spirit, the tennis was of a very good standard and the Members are advised the Annual rotation of players provided good General Meeting of the Club will be camaraderie. held in the Como Room at 6:00pm on Thursday 21 November. Successful on the evening was the Captain’s team headed by Tony Joubert. The President, Boom Gates Susie Strangward, presented the trophy to the Captain during drinks Boom gates are now operational in the President’s Bar. in the Member’s Car Park. To gain access please remember to bring your membership card.

President’s Bar Tony Joubert & Susie Strangward With the installation of new furniture in the President’s Bar, this area is now reserved as an adults-only area. Parents or carers in the company of minors are respectfully requested to use the other child-friendly areas The Australian of the Courtyard Bistro or Racquet VOLUNTEERS Lounge. Made Summer REQUIRED! of Tennis The Fed Cup Foundation Obituaries Royal South Yarra played host to Tournament for boys and girls Our sincere sympathy is extended Australian Federation Cup Captain aged under 13 from areas in to the families of our esteemed Regional Australia is being held early in the year, together members: with junior members Campbell and at Royal South Yarra from Nicholas Salmon for the filming Monday 6 – Thursday 9 January, of a series of Community Service 2014 (Friday 10 January is back-up Mr William B A Ballantyne Announcements to run on television for rain delay-heat out day). Playing Member – 2003 this summer. The Australian Made Summer of The organisers are seeking Mr John P Boland Tennis Campaign launches nationally volunteers to help each day with Playing Member - 1957 in October and is one of a series of the sweeping, line marking and watering of eleven courts between initiatives of the ‘Australian Made Mrs Joan W Champion de Crespigny matches, collection of score sheets Australian Grown Campaign’ which House Member - 2000 is all about ensuring a better future and used tennis balls. particularly for young Australians Mrs Sarah Jane Craig and generations to come. This is a great opportunity for parents of younger members to be Playing Member – 1978 The Australian Made Foundation involved and allows the children to Cup, a highlight of the summer of see some fabulous tennis from some Ms Mary Irving Tennis Campaign will be hosted by of Australia’s best young players. Country Member - 1982 Royal South Yarra for the first time from 6 – 9 January 2014. Members will If you are interested in assisting with Mr Ian B Lowry have an opportunity to witness some a morning or afternoon shift please of the country’s finest juniors from contact Liz Bostock on 0408 249 618 Special Non Playing Member – 1955 across regional Australia at the state or [email protected] based teams event for children aged for further information. Mr Peter J I Smith 13 & under. The event is run by the House Member – 1952 Federation Cup Foundation led by Club legend Judy Dalton. Mrs Joanne B Trumble Special Non Playing Member – 1965

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3 Captain’s semi-finals against Kooyong LTC and The Men’s Grade 1 team consisted the men’s finished at a credible sixth of Lewis Miles, David Vukasinec, Report position. The ladies team consisted of Tom Paino, Andrew Poustie, Gussie O’Sullivan, Masa Jovanovic, Conrad Lim (Capt.), Harry Lim, Tayla Stenta, Bianca Horsley, Rob Tucker, Andrew McLean. Ashleigh Capannolo, Georgina Jupp. The Tennis and the Captain’s The Women’s Grade 4 team consisted The Men’s team consisted of Committee have had an extremely of Natasha Van Bemmel, Zara Parker, Lewis Miles, David Vukasinec, Tom Paino, busy time over the last six months with Maddison Stark, Anna O’Gorman, Phillip Kloc, Harry Lim, Rob Tucker, the organisation of the winter pennant Jennifer Langford (Capt.), Yuri Mijic, Alexandros Yiappos. and preparing to activate the plans Sasha Kenna. detailed in the strategic review. Competitions Our new scholarship members have Renewal of the Coaching contract As a Club, we are represented in settled in well and have been actively competitions almost every day of the involved in our success in the women’s We are excited to reappoint the RSY week. At pennant level, we were the and men’s pennant teams this year. coaching contract with SMARTennis. second largest Victorian club in 2013 Sportsmanship There was a comprehensive review, with twenty pennant teams across with an agreement on a refreshed the grades. In all the matches I have watched ‘approach to coaching’ for all during my time as Captain it is a In total there were fifty-seven teams members but with a special emphasis pleasure to witness the core values across the various forms of tennis on junior development. With the discussed in our strategy such as and squash. coaching contract now in place we tradition, friendships, teamwork, can move forward in activating • Winter pennant – 20 teams good sportsmanship, hard work and key initiatives. (11 men’s & 9 women’s) dedication. Also when we play the game, we play it with passion and We welcome Andrew McLean and his • Mid-week Ladies – 10 teams pride because we are representing our lead team of coaches Conrad Lim, • Night Competition – 14 teams Club. We love to celebrate our former Tom Paino and David Vukasinec, you stars and therefore aim to provide a will now see the coaching team more • Junior – 9 teams platform for our future stars. often in, and around the Club. • Squash – 4 teams Tony Joubert Premier League In Tennis winter pennant The Club submitted a mens and there were four sectional winners who womens team in the Premier League finished in the top four of the ladder played over March and April. at the end of the home and away matches. Two teams reached the This competition introduced the main draw with the Men’s Grade 1 new super round concept whereby team finishing runners-up to Dingley all teams play at the one venue – Tennis Club and the Women’s Grade this format creates extra hype and 4 team winning the premiership. atmosphere for both the players and defeating Tennis World. spectators. The women’s team finished in fourth position, who just lost in the

Asia – Pacific Tennis League (ATL)

At the pinnacle of Victorian tennis, is the ATL competition. at home in what should be an afternoon of superb sport. For the first time RSY have entered both a men’s and The winning Men’s and Women’s ATL Vic Conference women’s team, to be named the RSY Royals. The ATL teams (in November) will also compete for prize money will strengthen the tennis landscape in Australia and at the ATL Play-off in January 2014 at the , encourage players transitioning into the top hundred. Park. We are excited to enter this elite level of competition. Our nominated teams are: Supporting this competition is important for tennis and for our Club as it provides a pathway for young elite players Womens – Olivia Rogowska AR#4, – AR#9, to play as part of a team and promote our sport. Tammy Patterson, Samantha Harris, Ashleigh Capannolo, Tayla Stenta. Royal South Yarra will host the fifth round of the Victorian Conference on Sunday 24 November from 12 noon. Mens – Lewis Miles AR#75, David Vukasinec AR#216, This will be a great opportunity for members to watch Tom Paino, Conrad Lim, Harry Lim, Philip Kloc, twelve elite tennis teams (six men and six women) play Andrew McLean.

4 Battle of the backhands – single vs double!! Over the years so many parents As you can tell there is not much for a 10 yr old to hit two handed into and pupils have asked me, which is between them and if you were to the court on a consistent basis, under better, the single or double-handed ask most pros with a single-handed match conditions. backhand. It is a great question and backhand they would welcome some I would urge any parent with a young one that I have thought about in aspects of the best double-handed child taking up the game, to allow depth many times. backhands and this holds true vice them to develop whatever shot I honestly believe it is six of one and versa. they first play naturally. Does it really half a dozen of the other. However My main concern is that with children matter if they peak at 12 or 15? I think they both have their pros and cons. playing from such a young age that if they are going to play their whole The single-handed backhand makes single-handed backhands are rapidly life; then it makes no difference. I am it harder to return serve and hit disappearing from the game. When biased and love the aesthetics of the passing shots however it is easier I was young very few men used the single-handed backhand, but can to generate topspin and power with double-handed backhand even really appreciate the double-handed a single-handed backhand. though Borg was reigning supreme. backhand as a fierce adversary. Let’s At club level it was viewed as keep and encourage variety in this A double-handed backhand is easier somewhat feminine. The thought of great game. to hit with topspin continuously, playing a double-handed backhand therefore probably overall being slightly would instantly inspire visions of Chris more consistent. It is tougher with the Evert playing a smooth elegant stroke, reach aspect although as techniques not the crushing backhands from the and racquets are improving this is likes of Djokovic, Nadal or Murray. becoming less and less of an issue. The double-handed backhand I believe the reason that single-handed probably makes it easier to return backhands have lost their appeal is higher balls with topspin than with because children and parents want the single-handed backhand. instant success and it is so much easier Coaching Tip

Probably best to book in for a private allow for maximum variation in stroke lesson for the extended version but production. As in the you hold here are a couple of quick points has a major effect on the shots which SMARTennis to help gain success in producing can be produced. consistent topspin backhands. Let your arms and shoulders turn Coaching & Services For the single-handed backhand, make together in the backswing. At the Group Sessions sure you have your hand turned that transition point between back-swing extra bit away from the oncoming ball, and forward-swing the racquet face Monday – Friday from 3:15pm so your hand is behind the handle at should be parallel with the courtsside Private Lessons contact. As we are bifocal make sure fence with the full face of the racquet you really get side on from the hips up. mirroring the fence. Let the back of the Monday – Friday am & pm Don’t swing with your hips but only let bottom hand lead your forward-swing Saturday & Sunday pm only your arm swing from the socket and and at impact have the hands slightly Tennis Boot Camp remain side-on well after the ball has higher than the ball. Let arms swing Tuesday 6:30am – 8:00am left your racquet. It should be easy to naturally and finish over the opposite Thursday 7:00pm – 8:30pm keep your head still if these tips are shoulder for a completed follow followed. Finish with your racquet-hand through. Friday Advanced Squad higher than the same shoulder Good luck and remember you will 4:30pm – 6:00pm to complete your follow through. actually need to practice to get better! Hot Shots Modified Tennis Program For a double-handed backhand Andrew McLean Monday – Friday from 3:15pm I would advise having your hands SMARTennis facing each other on the grip to Children’s Tennis Clinics School Term Holidays Racquet Restring and Repairs Further details can be obtained through Andrew McLean on 9558 3614 or 0433 339 491

5 Pennant Teams

MEN WOMEN Grade 1, Section 1 Grade 5, Section 1 Grade 1, Section 1 Grade 5, Section 1 Lewis Miles Hamish Salmon (Capt.) Gussie O’Sullivan Skye Douglass David Vukasinec Charlie Joubert Tayla Stenta (Capt.) Elissa Lidstone Tom Paino Drew Fenton Lisa Newman Catherine Martyn Andrew McLean Chris O’Farrell Imke Barnard Sophie Cleve (Capt.) Conrad Lim (Capt.) Hamish Sutton Bianca Horsley Alice Warnock Jeremy Beale Campbell Salmon Georgina Jupp Edwina Affleck Grade 1, Section 2 Mackenzie Fenton Loretta Sheales Annabel Robinson Kate Warnock Philip Kloc Grade 7, Section 2 Grade 1, Section 2 Oliver Casey Simon McNamara Ashleigh Capannolo (Capt.) Grade 6, Section 1 Yuri Mijic Saul Cannon Marie Monterosso Kate MacNeil Marshall Street Dinouk Sirisena Taylor Capannolo Claudia Trotter Alexandros Yiappos (Capt.) Matthew Reid Rani Goodland Caroline Kudelka Grade 2, Section 1 Richard Ralph (Capt.) Gemma Goodland Alex Murrell Dean Park Grace Buchan Sarah Kemp (Capt.) Steve Casey Andrew Meagher Louise Field Jessie Gleeson Alec White Hugo Sampson Julian Bell Matt Camenzuli (Capt.) Grade 2, Section 1 Tim Keenan Scott Anson Mary-Ann Jessup Grade 6, Section 2 Edward Winter Alwyn Lim Rachel McRae Alex MacCallum Richard Joubert Richard Robson Mikayla Bridge Lisa Millar Grade 7, Section 1 Grade 3, Section 1 Emily Collin Bella Happell Marcel Stanisic Ellie Capannolo Annie Hicks (Capt.) Adam Freeman (Capt.) Terry Batistatos Sharon Werka (Capt.) Alice Phillip James Freeman James Gilson Hyuyen Nguyen Carl Wood Grade 3, Section 1 Nick Broomfield (Capt.) Sophie Joubert Harry Lim Gemma O’Farrell Nick Collin Harriet Kempton Luke Bratchford Olivia Fowler Sean Wilson Emily Jarman Ruben Digby-Diercks Jovana Stanisic Edward Wilmoth Libby Hicks Grade 4, Section 1 Rebecca Stafford Grade 8, Section 1 Chelsea Armstrong Callum Champion de Tim McDonald Rebecca Murray (Capt.) Crespigny Richard Ollerenshaw Sue Albert Andrew Buchanan (Capt.) Max Pettman Graeme Campbell Grade 4, Section 1 David Hepworth (Capt.) James Brearley Natasha Van Bemmel Peter Lie James Bull Zara Parker David Dunstan Ricardo Iniesta Oliva Maddison Stark Ronan McGrann Grade 11, Section 1 Anna O’Gorman Grade 5, Section 2 Huw Gatford Jennifer Langford Ethan McRae (Capt.) Andre Del Papa Lachlan Hicks (Capt.) Sash Kenna Save the Date Alex Molnar James Joseph Lachlan Beer (Capt.) Grade 4, Section 2 Jonas Holk Darmos Sunday 24 November James Everitt Sue Gatford James Hay Stuart McRae Claire Benjamin 12 noon @ RSY David Gatford Edwin Jupp Virginia Collins Come and support the Tom Trumble Charlotte Fenner (Capt.) Anna Collin Philippa Warnock

Don’t miss a shot of this fantastic tournament tennis! Featuring the top ranking Australian players in the Asia Pacific Tennis League Details on website www.rsyltc.org.au

6 RSY Sports Dinner

Just over a hundred and twenty the other guests enjoyed the use We thank Eliza Vesey and Tony Joubert sporting members came together on of the photo booth to capture a night for their wonderful organisation of this Saturday 24 August for our annual of fun with fellow team mates and event together with the support of the sporting night of nights. Guests arrived sporting Club members. Club staff. on the green turf carpet and were greeted by a stunning gold tennis player statue… just a minute; did that statue just wink at me! The night kicked off with a most impressive and comical short video. The video featured Captain Tony Joubert reciting an impressive RSY poem, whilst at the same time we had a feast of clever and amusing footage from around the Club, including some of our Club’s most interesting characters. Cedric Mason was master of ceremonies and did a fantastic job of entertaining and running the most important award segments of the evening. Eliza Vesey and Lachlan Beer ran several amusing games that had guests up off their seats and into the Hugh Gengoult-Smith spotlight, as well as running some Club trivia. We were very lucky to share the company of , one of Australia’s top tennis players. Scott held a ranking of number forty-two in the world in 1998 and in 2005 he won the Australian Open Mixed Doubles title with Sam Stosur who is currently ranked number one in Australia, with a WTA ranking of 11. Amazingly, he made the switch to professional golf in later years. After earning his tour card Tony Joubert & Judy Dalton Jim Woods, Rob Warnock, David Court, in Australia, he won his first professional Hugh Gengoult-Smith & Simon Brain golf tournament in 2007, at the New South Wales PGA tournament. Scott presented to the guests and shared his story of both highs and lows with his personal and professional tennis and golf career. Congratulations to our prestigious individual trophy winners: • Warren Kennedy Cup – awarded to Huw Gatford • Ethel Le Neveu Cup – awarded to Natasha Van Bemmel Maddison Stark, Jennifer Langford, Natasha Lisa Millar, Lachie Hicks, Libby Hicks, Van Bemmel, Anna O’Gorman, Sasha Kenna Mike Trotter & Huyen Nguyen. • Judy Dalton Trophy – awarded to & Zara Parker Sally Lobley and Sue O’Brien • Junior Trophy – awarded to Natasha Van Bemmel • Night tennis Trophy – awarded to Dean Park • Dick Doyle Squash Trophy – awarded to Hugh Gengoult-Smith The evening continued into the night, with the Men’s Grade 5 team roaming the room in black matching wigs entertaining the crowd, whilst many of Edwin Jupp, Andre Del Papa, Lachie Beer & Scott Draper, Judy Dalton, Cedric Mason & Jimmy Everitt Rob Tucker

7 Royal South Yarra Perpetual Trophies

An integral part of Royal South Yarra’s history and tradition is its impressive Ethel Le Neveu Cup Vern White Trophy collection of championship trophies. Doubles Championship Trophy Introduced in 1981, The numerous trophies in our Engraving: The Gyton/Le Neveu awarded to the Men’s possession have been purchased by Memorial Challenge Cup – Royal Veteran Doubles the Club, purposefully donated or just South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club Women Champions. simply acquired. Members Doubles Championship. Vern John White was At the discretion of the General Ethel Le a former Vice President Committee, individual trophies are Neveu of the Club who made an enormous selected and then awarded for played contribution to tennis and squash. nominated events. Our earliest trophy in many The trophy was donated to the Club is circa 1897. of the by his wife Mary White to perpetuate Ethel Le Neveu Lorna Gyton his memory. A brief history of the trophies in current Club’s early winning “A” Grade pennant use is as follows:- Brian Andrews Cup teams and in 1905 won the first of six Victorian Doubles championships Introduced in 1977, Club Championship with Lorna Grey Gyton who was a awarded to the Club’s Trophies member of Grace Park Tennis Club. Non-Pennant Men’s In the mid the Club received a Doubles Champions. Cup handsome bequest from the Estate The trophy was Men’s Singles Championship Trophy of the late Ethel Le Neveu in the form presented to the Club by the of two silver challenge cups to serve Engraving: 1995 “Sunday Morning Group” to mark as trophies for women’s tennis events. Presented in memory Brian Andrews’ contribution to the Club, as a former Committee person. of Sir Norman Brookes Edmund Jowett Cup by his grandson Norman Gengoult- Engraving: Edmund Pat O’Hara Wood Trophy Smith and family. Jowett Memorial Cup Boys Singles Championships Sir Norman Brookes was Club Edmund Jowett This trophy perpetuates President from 1909 to 1916 and was Club President the memory of Club Patron from 1916 to 1948. He won the from 1916-1936. In champion, Pat O’Hara Wimbledon Singles and Doubles titles the early1950s the Wood and is awarded in 1907 and 1914, was an Australian Committee instituted this trophy to to the winner of the Singles and Doubles champion, as perpetuate the memory of Edmund Club’s Boys’ Singles well as US Doubles champion. He Jowett. In 2012 the Committee under 19 championships. The event played in nine teams from nominated the trophy to be awarded was first played in 1949 and the 1905 to 1920. The trophy is presented to the Club’s Mixed Doubles trophy was introduced in 1984. to the Clubs Men’s Singles Champion. Champions. Pat O’Hara Wood won the Wimbledon Doubles championship in Men’s Singles Championship Trophy Peter Wharton Cup 1919 and the Mixed Doubles in 1922, Introduced in 1948, Engraving: In memory of his love for also the first of four Australian Doubles awarded to the tennis and the club championships in 1919. In 1920 he Men’s Club’s Singles Introduced in 1993, won the first of two Australian Singles Champion. awarded to the Championships, and also played Club’s Men’s Senior Davis Cup in 1920, 1922 and 1924. Ladies Singles Championship Trophy Doubles Champions Lily Addison Trophy Engraving: Open Singles Peter Wharton was Girls Singles Championships Grass Championships, Club President from This trophy perpetuates Challenge Cup – Women 1962-1967. He played pennant the memory of Awarded to the Club’s competition for many years and Lily Addison and Ladies Singles Champion. won the Men’s Senior (45 and over) is awarded to the Doubles championship on seven winner of the Club’s Men’s Doubles Championship Trophy occasions. The trophy was donated Girls’ Singles under 19 to the Club by the Wharton family Engraving: RSYLTC – championships. The event was first as a memorial to a former Club The J.H. Cooke Doubles played in 1949 and the trophy was President. Trophy (combined introduced in 1984. Ages 100yrs and over) Lily Addison was the Australian Singles Joseph Herbert Cooke was a member Champion in 1910, Australian Doubles from 1943–1974 and donated this champion in 1908 and was a six trophy to the Club. In 2012 the times Victorian Singles champion Committee nominated this trophy commencing in 1906. Lily has the to be awarded to the Club’s Men’s mantle of being the first Australian Doubles Champions. lady to play at Wimbledon. 8 Sports Dinner Award Trophies

Warren Kennedy Cup Night Tennis Trophy Engraving: Awarded annually to Engraving: South Yarra Senior & Junior the outstanding performer in Men’s Invitation Doubles Championship winter pennant competition presented by Sir Richard Linton. This trophy was Introduced in 2011, introduced in 1956 awarded annually to and was donated the best performed to the Club by the player in the Night Kennedy family Tennis Competition. to perpetuate the Sir Richard Linton was a Committee memory of the late Member of the Club. He also Warren Kennedy. donated the “Linton Cup” to Tennis Warren Kennedy was a highly Australia (L.T.A.A.) for the boys under regarded all-round athlete who 19 interstate teams competition. represented Victoria in interstate teams tennis and “A” Grade pennant F.C.C. (Dick) Doyle Squash Trophy for the Club. He also represented Engraving: F.C.C. Doyle Victoria in the Linton Cup, an Introduced in 1992, interstate teams competition for awarded annually to boys under 19. the pennant squash Ethel Le Neveu Cup player with the best win/loss record Engraving: The Gyton/Le Neveu over two seasons of Memorial Challenge Cup – competition squash. RSYLTC Women Members Doubles Championship. Dick Doyle joined the Club in 1933 and re-established squash at the Club after World War II. He played pennant squash for many years and served on the General Committee plus the Squash and Grounds Ethel Le Neveu Lorna Gyton sub-committees. This trophy was This trophy was introduced in 1960 presented by Dick Doyle’s family to and is awarded annually to the perpetuate his memory. outstanding performer in Ladies winter pennant competition. Ethel Le Under 16 years Trophy Neveu played in many of the Clubs Introduced in 1977, early winning “A” Grade pennant awarded annually teams. This trophy is the second of to the best performed the silver challenge cups from the junior player Our earliest trophy belonged to Ethel Le Neveu bequest to the Club. representing the club Walter Churchus and was donated in competition tennis. Judy Dalton Trophy by his son Stanley Churchus. Judy Dalton donated This trophy is awarded to a junior this trophy to the Club member for sportsmanship and in 1972. It is presented dedication to the Club. to the two women who achieve the best match results over two consecutive seasons of Mid-week Ladies competition tennis. Judy was the Wimbledon Singles runner-up in 1968 and was ranked number one Australian lady in that year. She won four Australian, two US, plus the Wimbledon and French Doubles championships. Judy was the Club’s Ladies Singles champion on sixteen occasions.

9 Tennis & Activities Trophies

Stanley Churchus Trophy Koots–RSY Challenge Croquet Tournament Trophy Over 25’s Trophy Engraving: 100yds Race Open won Engraving: GGS Athletics 1930 Under by W Churchus 30/1/1897, presented Introduced in 1986, 14 Champ R.K. LINTON by Sir G Turner awarded annually to Introduced in 1992, the winning team of Stanley Churchus, presented to the the RSYLTC v KLTC the son of Walter winners of this annual Tennis Challenge. Churchus, was tournament. instrumental in the Williams Cup formation of Junior Eric Wells Championship Trophy Introduced in 1997, Promotion Day (now Engraving: The trophy was donated awarded to the known as the Junior to the Club by the Wells family to winning team of the Tennis & Activity Day) and the Junior perpetuate the memory of the late tennis and snooker Sub-committee, looking after the Eric J Wells – March 2001. interests of young members. Stanley challenge played Churchus donated this trophy to the bi-annually between RSYLTC and Eric Wells played Club in 1990. This trophy is awarded The Australian Club. regular social tennis to a junior member for sportsmanship and had a special and dedication to the Club. Trophy interest in Billiards, Snooker and Golf. The Gerald Patterson Cedric Mason Trophy – RSYLTC vs. Trophy was introduced KLTC Junior Tennis Challenge in 2006 and is Engraving: The C.I.G.A Venezia presented to the Derick Keble Johnston Golf winning team of two Championship Trophy In 2012 Judy Dalton challenges between donated this trophy to This trophy was Royal South Yarra Lawn Club which is awarded presented to the Club Tennis Club and Royal Melbourne annually to the in 1966 by the golfing Tennis Club (Royal Tennis). winning team of the members in memory of the late Derick Teen Tennis Challenge Squash Championship Trophy Tournament between Keble Johnston, the RSYLTC and KLTC. Engraving: W.R. Booth Hurdles 1908 initiator of the Annual Awarded annually Men’s Golf Day in 1953. The trophy Presidents vs. Captains to the Club’s Squash is awarded to the winners of the Challenge Trophy Champion. This event annual golf day. Introduced in 1988, commenced in the Ladies Duplicate Bridge Trophy presented to the team early 1930s and the winners of this annual trophy was introduced in 1939. Engraving: Donated by Janette event. Machin 1997 Squash Handicap Trophy This trophy was Ladies Day Trophy Awarded annually donated to the Club Engraving: The Joy Fair Tuesday to the Club’s Squash by Janette Machin Tennis Cup Handicap Champion. and is awarded to the The event commenced most successful bridge Joy Fair donated in the early 1930s and player with the highest this trophy to the the trophy was introduced in 1991. percentage score in Club in 1979, which the duplicate trophy competition is presented to the Championship Trophy throughout a calendar year. Badge Day winners Introduced in 1998. of the Tuesday Tennis A combined trophy Group. awarded to the winners of the Men’s and Royal South Yarra vs. Royal Women’s Singles Table Golf Club Trophy Tennis Championships. The trophy Introduced in 1993, was donated to the club by John & presented annually to Julie Osborne. the winner of the tennis challenge between RSYLTC and RSGC.

10 Pennant Profile

Tennis Achievements? If you had the opportunity, which • Winning Grade 1 Tennis Victoria event would you like pennant last year (2012). to win and why? • Reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open; because it’s our Premier league competition this year home Grand Slam and it would be (2013). great having the crowd right behind you. • Receiving a full scholarship to Arizona State University. Who would be your ideal tennis role NAME: Gussie O’Sullivan model? In terms of tennis, where do you see Definitely , because he AGE: 19 yourself in the next five years? is an unbelievable player. PLAY: Right Handed Hopefully playing on the pro tour. Do you play other sports? PENNANT GRADE & POSITION: What is your favourite shot and court No, not anymore but I did play Netball Premier League and Grade 1 – surface? Position 1 and Cricket. My favourite shot would be my MEMBER STATUS: Playing Membership and my favourite surface Have you enjoyed success in the How long have you been playing would be hard or clay courts. RSYLTC Club Championships? tennis? Yes, I was fortunate enough to win the I have been playing tennis since I was Ladies Open Doubles in 2013 with eight years old. Tayla Stenta.

Pennant Profile

Tennis Achievements? If you had the opportunity, which • Singles Quarter finals AMT Platinum Grand Slam event would you like to win and why? • Singles Quarter finals 14s Nationals Wimbledon, because it is the only • Represented Victoria in both Bruce event still played in its traditional Cup and Teams Events manor and therefore there is still a • Singles Winner 16s Nationals Greece lot of history surrounding this event. In terms of tennis, where do you see Who would be your ideal tennis role NAME: Alexandros Yiappos yourself in the next five years? model? AGE: 16 Once I finish VCE, I see myself having – “the punisher” (as nicknamed by his peers), is “a player PLAY: Right Handed with a more time and the opportunity to not of irresistible flair, appeal and doubled-handed backhand only continue supporting and playing for this prestigious Club in various forms shot-making ability”. To me his good PENNANT GRADE & POSITION: and levels of the game, but if possible awareness, speed and precision on Grade 1 – Position 4 to play events such as the Futures and court, in addition with the work he MEMBER STATUS: Playing Membership Challengers. Maybe even playing for does off court with his wife, a college in the USA. since their retirement makes him an How long have you been playing ideal role model. tennis? What is your favourite shot and court Do you play other sports? I have been playing tennis for surface? approximately eight years although I don’t have one particular favourite I play soccer for school, and also during the last two years due to my shot, but if I were to choose it would participated in karate and swimming. school academic commitments I don’t be a toss-up between my off-forehand Have you enjoyed success in the have the opportunity to play as much and my backhand down the line. My RSYLTC Club Championships? as I like. favourite court surface would be clay as it teaches one to construct and win In the two years that I have played the points, rather than other courts such Club Championships I have been lucky as hard and grass where you can get to win the Open Mixed doubles with away with having a big serve and Tayla Stenta on both occasions, as well volley game. as winning the 2013 Boys Singles.

11 RSYLTC v KLTC Challenge To embrace the camaraderie between our two clubs, Royal South Yarra and Kooyong staged their annual social Tennis Victoria tennis event on Sunday 22 April. This Championship year the host club was Kooyong and fine weather prevailed. With a Dinner - Awards good standard of social tennis and sportsmanship the Royal South Yarra Royal South Yarra member team emerged victors and won the Colin Stubs was named the challenge cup for the third time. Drinks Victorian Spirit of Tennis winner. and canapés were served on the balcony and Di Hepworth accepted After a presentation by his great the Cup on behalf of the Royal South friend , he accepted Yarra team. the award from last year’s winner Ian Barclay.

Jenny Silvers & Di Hepworth

Night Competition In the autumn season of the Blackburn & Districts Night Tennis Association the Section 3 team of Lachie Beer (Capt), James Bull, Graeme Campbell, Jimmy Everitt, Adam Freeman, James Freeman, Stuart McRae, Loretta Sheales, Tom Trumble and Sharon Werka won the grand final, defeating Heatherdale Tennis Club.

L-R Adam Freeman, Lachie Beer, Jimmy Everitt, James Bull, James Freeman, Graeme Campbell and Stuart McRae.

Monday Newcombe Social Tennis Medal Awards Come down to the Club and Don’t miss the glitz and glamour meet some new friends for of the Newcombe Medal Awards social tennis on Monday mornings at Crown Palladium Ballroom, between 9:30am – 11:00am. which recognises the contributions made by players, communities Just turn up – meet on porous and individuals to tennis. courts 8-11 (in front of the Pavilion) and introduce yourself. Monday 2 December 2013 All Playing and Restricted Playing $275 per head or members are welcome. $2,750 exclusive table of 10 Contact: E [email protected] Virginia Jelbart 0409 105 573 W newcombemedal.com.au

12 Junior Competition Our Junior players have finished their It is fair to say we had a great season We are always looking for first season of Junior Competition in the with four of the five teams reaching Junior players who want to play Bayside Regional Tennis Association, the finals and the Section 7 team, competitively, so if you are keen, having moved from the Eastern prevailing to become the winners please contact the Sports Director Regional Tennis Association at the of their section. Well done to all 9829 1533. end of the last season. the teams!

Year 8 Disco With much anticipation and and mementos of the evening. The excitement, two hundred children DJ, Tim Koren ensured the children Forthcoming Events attended the annual Year 8 Disco held were rocking away to fabulously LOUD at the Club on Saturday 25 May. The music! There was much to talk about Sunday 17 November girls were dressed in their best dresses, and enjoy especially the delicious mini formidably high shoes and the boys hamburgers, Teriyaki chicken California Adult & Child Tennis Day & looked smart in their uniform consisting rolls, slushies and ice creams. Welcome to New Junior Members of chinos, polo shirts and vans! No Thank you to James Fien, Hospitality guessing who looked the tallest? Director and his staff for making the The Como Room looked fantastic, night a great success. Overall, a very adorned in silver and black balloons. well organised and fun night. A photo booth provided a lot of fun

Junior Round Robin Tournament On Sunday 26 May the Round Robin large numbers. It was particularly good In respect to all three events, we Tournament was held, which was one to see some new faces appearing thank the parent helpers, the Junior of our best attended. The weather was amongst the younger ranks. Committee and the Acting Sports perfect with over sixty children using The presentations was accompanied Director, Jess Trewin for her efforts in a total of twelve courts. We even had by a sausage sizzle and drinks at the keeping the Junior events on track. to put out a late call for additional Pavilion which ensured a great finish parental court supervisors due to the to the day.

13 Squash Report

The Squash Championships were held (both previous Open winners) and as Trevor Giacometti, John O’Sullivan on 1 June, prior to the Pennant Tennis expected their match was of a high (Capt.), James Woods, & Squash Get-Together. A large crowd standard with Rob wearing Jim down Jonathan Cameron and David Court of spectators were treated to some with the final score 2/1. finishing runners-up to Mulgrave great squash in both the Open and The Club had a successful autumn Country Club, and the C team of Handicap events. James Kavourakis season in pennant squash, fielding four Jonathan Cameron, Hugh Gengoult- won his sixth consecutive Open teams across Sections A to D. The B Smith (Capt.), David Court, Simon title, defeating Carlo Zabotto 3/0. and C teams reached the finals with Brain and Josh Molloy won the flag The Handicap event was contested the B team of Robert Warnock, defeating KLTC. Congratulations to all between Rob Warnock and Jim Woods who participated in this competition. Next season the Club will enter an additional pennant side in the F grade competition. This is a great section to start playing squash and I encourage anyone who enjoys competition to contact the Sports Director on 9829 1533 or myself on 0411 759 173 for further details. David Court Convenor

Rob Warnock, Trevor Giacometti, Jim Woods & James Kavourakis & Rob Warnock Jonathan Cameron RSY Website

RSY Men’s Golf Day Become a registered user and it allows you to:- After a less than enthusiastic response Cup. The venue will continue to be by members to attend the Derick held at the Frankston Golf Club and • Book a tennis or squash court Keble Johnston Golf Day in 2013, a any suggestions, or recommendations • Check your account balance hard core of stalwarts attacked the are encouraged to determine all other Frankston Golf Club on 18 May for aspects of the day, i.e. preferred day, • Change your personal details the inaugural “Claytons Trophy”. transport, style of lunch etc. (email address etc) Jonathan Forster and Colin Stuart Please contact the Events Manager, • Find a member’s phone number finished first place (tied) after a sizzling [email protected] or • View functions and events afternoon of golf rounds. A fine 9829 1516 with any suggestions, so barbecue lunch was prepared by that we can get a field of forty • View Pennant tennis results John Hood, ably assisted by twelve players to continue this long standing • View Club operating hours other players – ‘most chops were traditional day. • Download function booking slips turned at least twenty times.’ Doug Tait • Make a function enquiry In 2014 the Club is hoping to restore Convenor the Derick Keble Johnston Memorial • Select Club merchandise • Read current and past newsletters To register go to www.rsyltc.org.au Christmas Dinner and login and follow the prompts. *Please ensure the Club has your Thursday 12 December current email address. A Christmas dinner for members and their guests Celebrate Christmas and listen to Christmas Carols by the Australian Youth Choir 7:30pm – 11:00pm 3 guests per member Champagne on arrival, Entrée, Main Course, Dessert & Beverages $85.00 members, $95.00 non-members (all inclusive) Tables for 8 or 10 (individual or table bookings accepted) Enquiries: Events Manager 9829 1516

14 Young Members Yarrayong Ball ‘The Great Gatsby’

Two Rolls Royces at the entrance, a pianist playing on the Grand Piano in the foyer of Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club certainly embraced the theme ‘The Great Gatsby’ for the Young Members Yarrayong Ball in August. There was no shortage of femme fatales in their finest 1920s frocks and gents in their fineries. ‘Gatsby South Side’ was the signature cocktail on arrival for the three hundred and seventy guests as they walked the red carpet to embrace this lavish spectacle. The guests were treated to a show from burlesque dancers as well as a host of prizes presented including best dressed male to our very own Lachie Beer. The night was a great success and Royal South Yarra will play host to this joint event in 2014. We would like to thank the hosts KLTC and RSY convenors Nick Peters, Nick Armstrong, Steve Hepworth, Andy Ray, Leila Anderson, Eliza Vesey, Emma Perkins, Georgie Roberts and Amanda Shiels for the organisation of this event.

15 New Members Evenings

The President, Susie Strangward The Committee, convenors, staff and welcomed sixty-four new members new members were able to chat and to the Club in April and September ask questions about their new Club and formally introduced them to during informal drinks. the General Committee, Activity Convenors and Executive Staff.

Winemakers Lunch Balnaves & Punters Corner Vineyards The Club welcomed two very Peter Villinger devised a menu that Shiraz & 2010 Balnaves “Tally” entertaining and well qualified married so well with the chosen wines. Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon proprietors of these outstanding The following menu was the fruitful • L’Artisan ‘The Fermier’ cheese, vineyard estates from the “Red Wine marriage of fare and fluids: fig & walnuts Centre” of Australia, Coonawarra. • Smoked Eel Beignet – 2009 Balnaves This was once again a most Doug Balnaves and David Muir Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon commenced their successful memorable, pleasantly educative operations in the early seventies and • Chatham Island Blue Cod, local and enjoyable day, the food was so have enjoyed a close friendship yabby, sauce Americanne – 2010 well chosen, prepared and presented and commercial working relationship. Punters Corner Single Vineyard by Peter Villinger and the wines were Chardonnay & 2011 Blanaves well served and kept up by James There were sixty attendees that were Chardonnay Fein and his obliging team. not disappointed, if it was not learning about Guinea Pig racing and its • Wild Mushroom Risotto with seared To David Muir and Doug Balnaves, great challenges, it was about the Squab – 2008 Punters Corner a very warm and sincere thank you finite details of viticulture and wine Cabernet Sauvignon & 2001 for their planning and wonderful marketing. Doug and David were very Balnaves Cabernet Merlot company in allowing us to enjoy your generous with their time and selection • Slow cooked beef cheek, poached impressive wines. of wines that were applauded with beef fillet, winter vegetable puree Adrian Bell much praise and complimentary and confit shallot encroute – 2005 Activities Committee discussion. Our intrepid Chef, Punters Corner “Spartacus” Reserve

David Muir, Doug Balnaves & Adrain Bell.

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The Club entertained ninety A very successful theme night Francophiles with a feast that would with many compliments and a have pleased Madame Bollinger. commendable effort from James Fien and Chef, Peter Villinger the kitchen. excelled with the food, presentation Adrian Bell & Phil Walkom and service. The dining room was set up as though we were dining at night on the banks MENU of the Seine under a plane tree Freshly baked Baguettes and with fairy lights, very romantic and Lescure French butter appropriate. Beignet de Crevette (Prawn puff) The wines were provided by Norman Tranter, proprietor of Bijoux Wines an Boudin blanc (White Sausage), exclusive importer of Champagne carotte et julienne de poireau avec Medot, Domaine Tremblay Chablis les oeufs de saumon Premier Crus, Marchand and Escargot (Snails) au gratin Tortochot Gevrey Chambertins a la Provencal Rouget (Red Mullet), (Burgundies) and a brace of Cotes a la Nicoise du Rhones from Domaine Brusset and Domaine des Bouzons. The wines Beurre poche sein de faisn were accompanied by maps and (Pheasant), studel confit jambe, descriptions of the wines. We were champignons et sauce perigueux very fortunate to have Dr Martin Cerf braise (Baby Venison) pommes Williams MW a Master of Wine fondant, haricot blanc. petits pois (only 16 in Australia) to comment and ala francaise describe the wines and field questions. Date et pruneaux These wines cannot be enjoyed (Plum tart & tartlet) pithiviers et without exceptional food and a crème glacée sherry five course dinner was planned and perfectly executed with style 1986 Muscat from Norman Tranter’s and grace. personal barrel of Morris’ grand liqueur Muscat.

Performing Arts Series & High Tea

During July and August the Club Members and guests thoroughly presented a Performing Arts Series enjoyed the high standard of and High Tea Afternoon. entertainment and were served a The first of the series featured Young High Tea of delicious sandwiches, Voices of Music Theatre and proved scones and mini cakes. to be a delightful afternoon of We would like to thank the convenors show-tunes new and old, highlighting Mike Wills and Shoreh Philiips for some of Melbourne’s brightest young the time and energy spent in Estia Morgan & Eidit Golder music theatre talent with hits from such organising and presenting these shows as South Pacific, Cabaret and incredible performances and for the Merrily we Roll Along. encouraging response from members The second in the series featured for this new event. Thanks is also Esita Morgon a young and very extended to the Hospitality Director, talented soprano, who commenced James Fien for his organisational with Bellini’s aria Almem se possl’o’, assistance. plus a solo performance by We look forward to many more Eidit Golder of Brahms’ later piano performing arts events to be held works. The recital concluded with at the Club in the near future. George Gershwin’s evergreen classic Will Hannagan, Belinda Jenkin, Mike Wills, “Someone to watch over me”. The Alexia May Brinsley, Daniel Miles & audience were all in awe of their Daniele Buatti skills and the beautiful atmosphere they created.

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How delightful it is to once again Friday 22 November: We look forward greet a Melbourne springtime with its to having you join us on our visit, Book early for the refreshing renewal of nature, climatic including lunch, to “Narmbool” an Australian Open Tennis warmth and the spiritual uplifting historic pastoral home situated near 14 January – 27 January 2014 associated with its arrival. the town of Elaine on the Ballarat The Club has purchased – Geelong highway. This will be a Friday 27 September: We visited the Australian Open tennis tickets for the special opportunity to view and beautiful area of Daylesford, starting Arena and the Hisense with a morning viewing of the vast enjoy a truly magnificent Western District family home in its original Arena for day and evening sessions. “Wombat Park Historic Landscape” The cost of tickets range from with its creation dating back to pastoral setting. This outing is highly recommended. $64.00 - $134.00, subject to choice 1851. We had lunch at the “Ellender of date. Members can purchase Winery” situated in a valley in the Friday 13 December: To finalise our four tickets per session, hills surrounding Glenlyon. Following year in a special way, we are once maximum of three sessions. lunch we strolled along the Daylesford again presenting our traditional shopfront before returning home. Seniors’ Group Christmas Lunch at the RSY Goes to the Australian Open Tennis Friday 25 October: We have arranged Club. All of you are cordially invited a morning guided tour of Victoria’s to join us on this happy occasion On Thursday 16 January coastal fortress “Fort Queenscliff” when you will certainly enjoy Chef champagne and chicken that dates from 1860 when an Open Peter Villinger’s cuisine, some rather sandwiches will be served at the Artillery Battery was constructed unique entertainment and be in the Club before heading off by bus on Shortland’s Bluff to defend the best of company. We ask that you to the . entrance to Port Phillip Bay. Its consider this particular function as Cost: $120.00 per person. essential in your social calendar. garrison included volunteer artillery, Tickets are strictly limited to 30 engineers, infantry and naval militia Please remember that we always BOOK NOW! and was manned as a coastal encourage new members, your defence installation continuously guests, and in particular single For details relating to tickets contact through to 1946. Following this tour participation and strongly suggest the administration on 9829 1556. lunch will be taken at the delightful that you book early when you “Barwon Heads Golf Club” with its receive your individual fliers with coastal setting and tranquillity. the necessary booking slips to ensure your inclusion.

2013 Caulfield Cup Calcutta RSY’s Caulfield Cup Calcutta, an annual black tie event, will be held on Friday 18 October, with the big race the day after! This will mark the 61st year of this most entertaining evening. If you enjoy the spring carnival, why not gather a few friends, or even a Wombat Park Daylesford table, for this three course gala dinner and purchase a horse or two Calling all members and their immediate families! in the auction run by our celebrity auctioneer. Radio and TV celebrity Shawn Cosgrove will as usual entertain the crowd with his wicked sense of humour and broadcast the Phantom race call! ART & CRAFT SHOW Gentleman, Ladies and younger Tuesday 17 – Thursday 19 June 2014 members and their friends Do you (or yours) paint, draw, sculpt, photograph, spin, weave, arrange are more than welcome to flowers, sew, embroider, knit, crochet, tat, and work with wood/clay, carve, attend the night. make jewellery, dibble or dabble in the arts in any way? If you are interested in attending or Not a competition... just an opportunity to share, showcase and enjoy putting a table together members’ diverse talents... but we need YOU to make it happen. please call Convenor Entry Forms: Available in 2014 Jamie Gray on Diary Date: Opening Cocktail Party, Monday 16 June 2014, 6:30pm-8:30pm 0411 590 699. Information/enquiries: Cynthia Wynhoven 9826 1086

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Croquet Tournament Sunday Morning Group Sunday 27 October Christmas Lunch Save the Date The Croquet tournament will be Sunday 1 December played on the grass tennis courts The annual Sunday Morning Group October when members and their guests will Christmas lunch will commence Friday 18 compete for the much coveted with drinks at 12:30pm, followed by Caulfield Cup Calcutta Perpetual Croquet Trophy. the traditional Christmas lunch and Tuesday 22 This tournament is opened to novices entertainment by members. Duplicate Bridge Afternoon through to the seasoned expert. Convenor: - Trophy Competition All categories of membership and David Sweeney Friday 25 all age groups are welcome and B 9670 7303 H 9822 5608 Seniors Group Activity encouraged to take part in this Tuesday Tennis Badge Day Sunday 27 exciting event. Play Off & Presentation Lunch Croquet Tournament 1:00pm Tuesday 3 December Beginners practice tournament November Informal lunch and award 1:30pm Tuesday 12 presentations Tournament begins Duplicate Bridge Afternoon The final of the Badge Day 5:00pm Friday 15 competition will precede a Christmas Refreshments and Trophy Presentation Presidents Day lunch and presentations to the Sunday 17 Cost - $35-00 per person winners of the Badge Day Play Off Guests - 3 per member competition. Adult & Child Tennis Day Welcome to New Junior Members Convenor: Tennis 9:30am, Lunch 12noon Pennant Tennis Try-Out Jonathan Cameron 0437 226 502 Social tennis will be available. Wednesday 20 Presidents Day Convenors: Duplicate Bridge & Dinner Friday 15 November Liz Bostock 0408 249 618 Thursday 21 Rowena Shew 0403 372 334 Please mark this date in your diary Annual General Meeting to farewell our current President, Christmas Bridge Lunch Friday 22 Susie Strangward at the Tuesday 10 December Seniors Group Activity President’s Day Tournament. Young Members Barefoot Bowls Enjoy lunch and a full day of bridge, Fun social tennis from 6:00pm, followed duplicate and social bridge available. Turning 18 Drinks by a casual dinner and presentations Sat 23 – Sun 24 Bridge will be played from 8:00pm. Royal Sydney Golf Club Visit before and after lunch. Bookings slips available from the Sunday 24 Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm website and administration. Junior Competition Breakfast Lunch 1:00pm Enquiries: Tuesday 26 Sports Director 9829 1533 Numbers are limited so book early Duplicate Bridge Afternoon to avoid disappointment. - Trophy Competition Young Members Barefoot Bowls Convenors: Friday 22 November Mary Church 9827 6110 December Including the Jill Chambers 9598 2207 Sunday 1 welcome to Members’ Turning 18 Christmas Family Lunch Kick off your shoes, gather your friends Sunday Morning Group Christmas Lunch and join the fun of barefoot bowls on Tuesday 3 the grass courts. Tuesday Tennis Badge Day Play Off & Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm Presentation Lunch Cost: $25.00 per person Sunday 8 Inclusive drink on arrival Christmas Family Lunch Guests: 3 per member Tuesday 10 Drinks and Barbecue Christmas Bridge Lunch Thursday 12 Expert coaching by Richmond Bowling Club Pro RSY Christmas Dinner Friday 13 Convenor: Amanda Shiels Seniors Group Christmas Lunch Enquiries: Events Manager - 9829 1516 or [email protected] Sunday 15 Christmas Family Lunch Childrens Christmas Party

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