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ally Peers and her Thai partner opportunities and kept their unforced ‘Hearing game, set, match Peers, won error count to half that of their Lertcheewakarn and then being Sthe Wimbledon girls’ doubles opponents. announced Wimbledon doubles championship in stunning fashion champions and holding the trophy up ‘We knew against our semi-final and recently. was probably one of the best feelings I final opponents if we let them have have had so far in my career, alongside The pair was unseeded and playing even the slightest chance to get into the winning the Junior Fed Cup.’ Kooyong together for the first time but they made match that they were going to take it the most of their opportunities as the but from the first point in each of those ‘Walking out onto Court 1 at tournament unfolded. matches we were extremely positive Wimbledon for a final is not something and took the match on, we played that happens everyday and it was an Our new function rooms opening ‘We bumped into each other in Paris, aggressive and always in control and amazing feeling. I just wanted to enjoy and it was there she asked me to play f o r e v e n t s i n 2 0 1 0 . the results came,’ said an elated Sally. every moment and I actually felt very with her at Wimbledon,’ said Sally, who comfortable the whole time I was out has been proudly supported by the Sally and Noppowan played faultless Our outstanding new rooms can accommodate small or large groups and will offer there, very relaxed and I think that Kooyong Foundation. tennis as they cruised to an easy a private lobby, new kitchen facilities and bathrooms for your convenience. is also what helped us play well and 6/1 6/1 win to get hold of the Noppowan had won the doubles title at maintain focus to close out the match We also have fabulous new function menus to launch our new facilities. Championship Sally came so close the Juniors and also went like we did,’ said Sally. to winning last year. on to win the singles title at Wimbledon Please contact our friendly function staff to receive information on 9822 3333 The pride beamed through as she so it sounded like a match made in Those experiences would have held her or [email protected] described the feeling of winning the title heaven considering Sally had made the in great shape as they dominated the at Wimbledon, ‘It was a moment I will doubles final the year before. match from start to finish. not forget for a very long time’. ‘For the first time playing on the same side of the net as each other I think we did a very good job and combined very well,’ said Sally. Having survived two matches that went the distance early in the event, Sally and Noppawan faced off with the fifth seeded Russian pair in the semi final and converted five of their ten break point opportunities to dominate the match and move through to the final 6/2 6/3. ‘I felt very comfortable playing there at Wimbledon and with Noppowan. I love the grass, just like being back at home and on the courts at Kooyong,’ she said. In the final the girls met the second seeded team of of and Sylvia Njiric of Croatia and took it up to their highly regarded opponents from the outset. They converted on more than sixty percent of their break point

COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 3 CONTENTS CT H E O F F I COUR I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E K O O Y O N G L A W N T E N N I S C L U B I N C . T ISSUE NUMBER 23 aUGUST 2009 The 2009 CHAMPIONS DINNER Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. Our builders have made substantial COURTSIDE MAGAZINE 489 Glenferrie Road progress and the signs of Kooyong – Beyond 2010 Kooyong VIC 3144 development offer great promise Even after 40 or so years of involvement in ISSUE NUMBER 23 - AUGUST 2009 Phone: (03) 9822 3333 of a wonderful building. We look our Club I still get a great sense of pride from Fax: (03) 9822 5248 forward to the completion of work introducing visitors to Kooyong Lawn Tennis Foundation is actively seeking potential sponsors Website: www.kooyong.com.au Club. For many people who didn’t grow up with for these important areas of the Club. ON THE COVER and Members being able to enjoy Email: [email protected] tennis, Kooyong is largely an unknown entity yet Tennis Success Adriana Szili and Jay Salter at a superb facility later in the year. Kooyong’s place in the is well ABN: 17 177 846 072 known and respected by local, interstate and Having recently embraced competition tennis the 2009 Champions’ Dinner Clubhouse in this state, Kooyong now finds itself taking a Redevelopment Reg. No: A0039994S Our Project Manager’s report international visitors who have an association with Update in Courtside details the activities the game of tennis. leading role in tennis as ’s largest tennis club. Kooyong’s tennis teams are enjoying Bushfire relief and outlines the program for the Visitors are generally amazed by our facilities and great success during the 2009 Tennis Victoria KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB coming months. the rich history of the Club. When complete, the Pennant season in all grades and we look forward 3 Wimbledon: The Triumph COUNCIL new Clubhouse will provide Members with even to the upcoming finals series. Ian Hill - President Despite the building work, more reason to proudly present our Club to visitors 5 A Message From The CEO and family members. We should always be on Since last writing to you a number of Kooyong David Wilson - Vice-President Club activities remain buoyant both members have also enjoyed national and 5 President’s Report guard to ensure our familiarity with the Club does Brian Capp - Vice-President within the clubhouse and around not diminish our appreciation of just how special international success with , who won 6 Clubhouse Redevelopment Update Des Hinsley - Treasurer the courts. We encourage Members and privileged we are to be Members of Kooyong. our Open Women’s Club Championship in 2008, taking out the 2009 Wimbledon Junior Double’s 8 The 2009 Champions’ Dinner Members of Council to continue to enjoy the facilities and In recent months Club Members have been able Title. Peter Carew to take the opportunity to check the to obtain a sense of what we can expect from this 10 Sir Norman Brookes Society Visits Club Member Jessie Tamber won the 14’s Adam Cossar progress of construction. major Clubhouse redevelopment. National Sports Museum National Title in Brisbane. An interesting twist Cam Dickinson The Members Lounge with fireplace, Members to Jessie’s story is that she first represented 11 National Title Win For Kooyong Richard Kennett Last year we celebrated the first only entrance, expanded gym, extended balconies Kooyong only four years ago in Section 13 juniors Junior Fiona Law Club championship win of Sally and the duel car space under the porte-cochere and debuted in State Grade several weeks ago, a are among the new or expanded features that 08 Duncan McCulloch Peers. This year we are thrilled to remarkable feat in its own right, before taking out 12 Bushfire Relief will no doubt please Club Members and improve Margot McCluskey the National title recently. 13 Archives & Research see Sally progress on to success Member use of the Club. The Clubhouse fit out Andrew Sutherland in the junior doubles event at the has drawn on the skills of our interior designer, The Champions’ Dinner KOOYONG NEWS Archives & Research Centre 14 Grass Court Maintenance An important addition to our collection was the Photos names L to R: , purchase in March of the program of the 1920 Mal Anderson, , John which will result in an integrated finish that ties The development of pennant tennis at Challenge Round held in Auckland Newcombe and Ken Rosewall at Kooyong in memory of Anthony Wilding. Chris Brown - CEO Wimbledon Championships. circa 1972. The Club is grateful for the following donations: We were shocked back in February by countless volunteers who were involved A celebrity match at the end of the day Marlboro Open & Volvo Grand Prix advertising the images of loss of life and devastation in both the fire fighting and relief efforts. offered a suitable climax to a great day. tarpaulins (Chris Strafford); six rare photo when bushfires engulfed our state. albums, South Australian LTA official papers Among the many involved on the day Several suppliers and supporters made in the elements of the selected furniture, fixtures 1921 – 1969 & results of South Australian Kooyong has had a positive effect on our Club Several communities were devastated were tennis legend and Kooyong the day a success and thanks go to Championships 1889 – 1986, framed 1982 and there were strong rallying calls Foundation patron, Evonne Goolagong- Bunnings, Schweppes, AAMI, HB Audio, Marlboro Open poster signed by Martina 14 Water Management of support for those affected. Cawley, , Wayne Arthurs, Whittlesea & District Tennis Club and the Navratilova, photo of Norman E Brookes aged On the 19th April, the Kooyong Nicole Pratt, Paul McNamee, Alan Stone Whittlesea Tennis Club. 16 in 1894 Melbourne Grammar Football Team (John Dean); rare programs & photos including Council Members may be contacted Foundation, in association with Tennis and Kooyong coaches including Congratulations also to Event Manager Brian Teacher winning 1980 Victoria and Tennis staged the Glenn Busby. and fittings. Brian Beers and Neville Mears for their Singles, Gus Kearney, Nell Hopman, Kooyong Championships and not only at the Open level ‘Back to Tennis’ event at the Whittlesea The tennis stars joined with other special efforts to deliver a day 1934 flood, N E Brookes, J Clemenger, and Tennis Club. Harley Malcolm on T S Nettlefold en-tout-cas The recent Champions’ Dinner community groups to provide a day of great memories. court (first in Melbourne), newspaper clippings The purpose of the day was to offer of entertainment and activities aimed at of Kooyong championship events 1926 – 1984 at any time through reception. respite and entertainment to those who energising the community within the fire- (courtesy of Hilda Johnson, Flinders Books, had been directly by the fires. It also affected areas and the event drew Hawthorn & John Dean); and a remarkable 15 Native Plants At Kooyong offered an opportunity to thank the a large and enthusiastic gathering. collage of photos of including Photos names but in all events. The Club salutes Jay Salter Bill Tilden at the Patterson home in Melbourne L to R: unknown, Throughout the day, the tennis greats in 1920 (Andrew Mott). , Adrian Quist, In undertaking these major works the Kooyong mixed with the crowd and ran a series Humphrey Bogart, Len Schwartz of clinics and drills. Many people enjoyed Norman Marshall during the tour of our 1938 Davis celebrated our Tennis and Squash Club Archivist Cup team (Bromwich, Quist and the chance to meet their tennis idols up Schwartz). It was common for our close and the opportunity to face them Davis Cup players to meet and at the other end of the court is a memory sometimes play with movie stars! on winning his eighth Open Men’s singles title they will cherish. Committee has set out to strengthen our Clubs’ 16 Women’s State Grade section winners at a great night position as one of Melbourne’s leading sports and Adrianna Szili on winning her second Open PUBLISHERS 17 Men’s State Grade away from Kooyong. The Malvern clubs. We have aimed to create conditions that Women’s singles title. 18 News Courtside magazine edited by Town Hall was the venue for this lead to ongoing success and attractiveness of Congratulations also to our Club squash Daniel O’Neill year’s event due to the renovations the Club to existing and potential Members. champions, Men’s Open winner Mark Ikin and

1 2 1 3 18 Midweek Ladies Report at the Club and our staff worked One needs look no further than our own city to Women’s Open winner Sarah Fitz-Gerald. The 12 Membership Enquiries recognise the changing face of Club life and the 19 Kooyong’s Pennant Profiles achievements of all our Club Champions were Chris Wilkinson hard to ensure the success of the importance of staying relevant to Members and recognised at the annual Champions’ Dinner 20 Food & Beverage News [email protected] night by shipping in all food, drink potential Members. held at the Malvern Town Hall in July attended by KITCHEN NEWS Shanghai and equipment to provide a great Sadly, in recent times Melbourne has witnessed 120 guests including past winners, distinguished Food & Beverage News Racquet Club & Apartments 21 Shanghai Racquet Club & Tennis Enquiries Inter Club Wine Challenge 2009 night of celebration. the demise of several long established clubs whilst Members of the Club and past and present The Inter-Club Wine challenge is a fun event to foster Inter-club relationships by giving members an opportunity Apartments Cedric Mason to participate in an entertaining and educational wine trivia complimented by a three course dinner. Committee Members. Teams of 6-8 will taste 2 brackets of wines (4 whites and 4 reds, local and international). several clubs have publicly expressed concerns Points will be awarded for accurately identifying variety, region, vintage and producer. The winning team will receive prizes and the accolades of their colleagues and competitors. [email protected] Their winning Club will hold the University House Cup for one year, and have the right to host the City Club Wine Challenge. 22 Kooyong International Tennis A free of charge evening training session will take place in preparation for the event. We look forward to the return of this regarding their long-term future. Kooyong’s For more details, please contact Patrice Renaudin on Exciting Times Ahead 9822 3333 or [email protected] Shanghai Racquet Club Members enjoy year • Library All of the Club’s rooms and serviced apartments around tennis and other racquet sports, have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne • Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat with swimming, fitness and beauty spa facilities and Hair & Nail Salon individually regulated heating, and are equipped Thursday 8th October, 6.30 for 7.00pm a full menu of services and activities for every with cable television, voicemail, minibar and Academy $85.00/pers. all inclusive (wines, dinner & prizes) member of the family. • Grocery and deli store telephones. High-speed Internet service is also ongoing strength resides with our membership • On-site medical clinic available in all bedrooms at extra charge. Functions Enquiries Dress code: Jacket & tie The Club facility includes: • Rates include complimentary use of the and many other events to Kooyong • 6 har-tru (clay) tennis courts, 6 indoor hard • 12 club suites accommodation Club’s Sports Facilities and Continental Looking forward to the second half of the year, courts, 1 stadium hard court The Shanghai Racquet Club offers several dining Breakfast Buffet • 2 squash courts options including Racquets Restaurant for fine dining international cuisine, the Terrace Bar, • 60-meter long outdoor swimming pool with • Checkout time is 12:00 noon. All reservations Paddles Family Sports Café and the Poolside will be held until 6:00pm, unless prior and the opportunities this presents, to partner sandy bottom and 3 spas Bar & Grill. arrangements are made • Tennis, swimming, squash, aerobics tuition by Renee Reid Racquets Restaurant overlooks the plush terrace international certified professionals on level two, the restaurant features an open • Rates are subject to change without prior 23 Junior Davip & Fed Cup Teams Kooyong Members will move into the completed • Beach volleyball show kitchen where members can experience notice next year when we will be able to • Indoor swimming pool with lap lane, lagoon the culinary team in action. • All payments are by cash or credit card upon pool and spa Offering innovative international cuisine and departure with other sporting clubs who display profiles that delicious brick oven favorites in a warm and • Basketball, badminton and table tennis areas Please contact KLTC prior to your departure relaxed atmosphere. Together with our friendly from Melbourne to make arrangements for a • Fully equipped state-of-art fitness centre and service, Racquets provides the perfect dining [email protected] letter of introduction for any clubs you intend aerobics studio experience in Shanghai. Train at Kooyong northern section of the Clubhouse sometime in wINe oF T H e MoNTH to visit. • Billiard and game room Other features include two small private dining This enables us to advise the reciprocal club rooms for private parties up to 25 persons, enjoy the improved surrounds and • Casual and fine dining facilities of your visit in advance to ensure they are September: Richmond Grove “Limited Release”. an incredible Champagne Sunday Brunch and prepared for your arrival. We can also provide compliment and expand the Kooyong membership Classic wines from the Clare • Pub weekly theme night buffets. you with an information sheet detailing the • Banquet and conference facilities and Barossa Valley The Shanghai Racquet Club also offers club’s facilities and services. • Supervised childcare centre and children’s overnight accommodation available to members, OctOber: Tar & Roses. September. playground affiliates and guests. A fairly new label with some exciting • Comfortable locker rooms and lounges wines from Heathcote and the Strathbogie Ranges 24 Creche News Design & Production facilities of the Clubhouse. offer. NOvember: Scotchmans Hill. One of the pioneers of the Bellarine Peninsula Our builders will shift their attention to the 2 0 2 1 Mustard Creative Media Whilst focusing on the delivery of top class 24 2009 KLTC Squash Club southern areas of the Club during the last 3 20 [email protected] facilities the Committee has also remained Championships months of the year with final Clubhouse hand over committed to fostering the warm inviting prior to Christmas. Our Club sections are busily 25 Billiards & Snooker Report atmosphere the Club is renowned for and

As our club at Kooyong is “under construction”, A huge thank-you to Sarah Whitfield for yet planning social and sporting events for the coming it was decided that we would kick it off with another fabulously run tennis event and to AROUND THE CLUB RSY hosting the first one on their beautiful grass Campbell Dickinson for such great support. courts, which many of us have not had the Thank you to Braden Murphy of Moobi cultivating a rich diversity of Member interest pleasure to play on. Constructions for the donation of the official cup/ The players representing Kooyong looked even trophy for KLTC & RSY YM Round Robin and more “professional”, as Campbell Dickinson engraving. 26 Social Committee News KOOYONG CORPORATE months with information available on the Kooyong organized everyone Kooyong caps, and between Angela Aiken-Murphy SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEWS you and I, the other side were somewhat green President with envy! We had a wonderful night at the Arts Craig Fuller gave us a short and very Vs in the Club. This diversity has helped create a Centre Playhouse theatre in May when interesting history of the Club and told us The weather was perfect, the day ran smoothly we went to see “Secret Bridesmaids of some of its traditions. One tradition and many friends were made. Business”. is a weekly dinner where members sing, Earlier in the year the committee of Kooyong Unfortunately, even with our caps and MEMBERS Web Site. both together and solo. determination, the overall day was not won by us. The play was very entertaining and Young Members came to a unanimous decision Jackie Weaver and cast were terrific. Whilst the dinner was being served to incorporate some functions with our “rival” club RSY were the overall winners for 2009, and Sign up & join the Kooyong Young Members Royal South Yarra. therefore the cup will be heading over to their vibrant energetic Club that people want to be a we all joined in and sang ‘Roll out the 26 Bridge Bits Thank you to all those who came to facebook group… to keep in the club loop of barrel’. Later in the evening, we were The month of May saw the first round robin with cabinet… but NOT FOR LONG!! support this event as it was the first functions, pics, drinks and gossip! fortunate to have Phil Hyde sing a song Kooyong Lawn Tennis YM playing a “friendly” Chris Brown time the Social Committee has attended The day was finished off with drinks and a from Pirates of Penzance and Miles round robin against Royal South Yarra YM, which Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club a play. Special thanks to Simonette wonderful array of finger foods at the RSY Club Cunningham sing a lovely Irish song. will become an official annual event on the Young - Young Members (Official Group) Cunningham who organised everything house – in true form we, KLTC Young Members No doubt, like all Members, the Committee eagerly Forthcoming Events members calendar, alternating clubs. stayed til close! www.groups.to/kooyong-youngmembers for the night. I would like to thank David Hadley and AAMI part of and which has given the committee the Rosie Waite-Garrisson for providing 11th October The ‘JJ’ Memorial Our West Brighton Club dinner was a entertainment on the night. We all Mixed Doubles Tennis Round Robin delightful night of music and singing, enjoyed the music trivia quiz prepared CEO - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club which involved all present. The West 12th December Christmas drinks/party by David and the karaoke superbly run 27 Young Members Brighton Club, established in 1881, at the new Club (to be confirmed closer by Rosie. ROYAL CHILDREN’S awaits the opening of the clubhouse in December is a fascinating part of the history of to the time if the renovations are finished) Melbourne. The Committee would like Thanks especially to Pam Fuller for her We look forward to seeing you at our Aviva Australia confidence to undertake the redevelopment. to thank Craig Fuller for inviting us all organisation of the evening and making events in 2010. there to experience this unique club. it such a great success. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Jessica Jasper We began the evening with drinks and If you have not already, register your KLTC fundraising for 2009 has our Also, thanks go to our own Committee Don’t forget the Entertainment Book on President a tour of the Club, then with the sound email address with the Club so that you Committee engaging in new ideas and friends for making such a happy sale at the Club priced at $65 – great and we can all enjoy the improved facilities this of the gong we sat down to dinner. receive information on our upcoming for functions due to the Clubhouse day. value and a good Christmas present. events at www.kooyong.com.au. alterations. We had a wonderful array of raffle prizes, In conclusion, I wish to thank my Vice 27 Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Australian Fabric Laminators all kindly donated, and again we are President, Yvonne Daniel, for filling in for Thanks in part to the Kooyong Foundation, Card Day most grateful to Cedric for arranging the me during my convalescence earlier this On Monday the 29th of June we held a main prize of a Slazenger tennis racquet, year, and all my Committee members small Card Party – 11 tables only a most sought after trophy. for their hard work on our Tennis Day project will bring us to enjoy for years to come. – in St Kevin’s Pavilion. The tournament is open for members in March, especially Edna Lavelle and Our sincere thanks to Renee, Kristina and non-members so come along and husband Des for their efforts, which and all the Kooyong staff for their great join us next March. netted the grand total of $6000. C C Containers Well done! Kooyong’s place in the history of the game of lawn BRIDGE BITS assistance in staging this function at Happy bridge games are still happening Some general news regarding some RECENT PROMOTIONS such short notice, Phyllis George, Other dates for your diary: over at St. Kevin’s Pavilion on Tuesday of our members that may be of interest: ARE AS FOLLOWS: Marie Devereux our very good friend, for supplying and Wednesday, 2nd September 6.30pm – President 28 Food & Wine Society Nights and I must congratulate - Our Director, Cathie Lachman went **Local Master - George Lehrian setting up a small stall of hand made our Members for their enthusiasm Film Night – ‘The Young Victoria’ to Macau to play in the Australian jams and goods. and support. * Local Master - Shirley Bowman, Women’s Team. Tickets $30 each. Film night and supper Carolyn Righetti These sales and realized some They are not being daunted by the at the Balwyn Cinema. Mercedes-Benz tennis in Australia will be permanently on display - Congratulations to one of our $300 which together with our raffle cooler weather and continue to gather Local Master - Joan Cooney, Come along with all your friends and Members, Yvonne Daniel, who has amassed a total profit of about $600 to challenge themselves and play great Elizabeth Neal enjoy a great night raising money for the been elected Vice President of the for the Hospital. bridge and enjoy being together. children at the RCH. Ticket Secretary – Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary New Members always welcome, past Jen Floyd 0419 121 003 In August/September we will hold our members are always welcome back too. Annual Tennis Day - Leeron has teamed with top Bridge prestigious competition for the Borin Our Annual Ladies Doubles Tournament Sunday, 6th December 12 Noon – Teacher, Jeff Fust to run a Bridge Leeron Branicki 29 Health Club News to members and visitors in areas specially set Trophy and in October we are looking in March was a great success with over Sunday Lunch Holiday on the Sunshine Coast President HJ Heinz Company Australia Ltd forward to visiting Melbourne Cricket 200 ladies enjoying the day and in August. This gives players Correction from April 2009 “Courtside: 2008 This will be our Christmas function Club for dinner and bridge. We have a it resulted in a profit of almost $6000. an amazing opportunity to focus Champions Photo should have read “Virginia in the new Clubhouse. Tickets will break during School holidays between Rugless and Marilyn Ohlson” and fast-forward their learning/bridge Although we were in the midst of be approximately $40. Watch our From left to right: June Watson, Pamela 18th September and 5th October. renovations, the management and staff Hoyle, Maureen Borghesi, Caroline Hill at Ian Hill game. noticeboard in the Clubhouse for Details on our website. were superb, giving us total support. further details. the RCH Card Day. Zanity aside to display our memorabilia. The Kooyong 2 6 2 7 30 Diary Dates President - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 26 Duncan Thompson Building 30 Friday Night Tennis Concepts Pty Ltd 4 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2009 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2009 5 Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club CLUBHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE AUGUST 2009

The Clubhouse works are advancing well u Services (Mech, Elec, Fire, Hyd) To date our Builder has managed at this stage as we move into the second rough-in to basement carpark the works in a very professional and half of the year and midway through the and to Gymnasium area has competent manner. They are maintaining project. We are currently progressing commenced. a clear line of communication with the the Stage 1 works, with these works Club’s management team via Chris u Electrical and Mechanical switch tracking within our control program. The Brown (CEO) as required and prior to boards installed to final location Stage 1 works are noted as follows; any potential interruptions. The site and existing clubhouse supplies continues to run well with a lot of on site u New Front Façade to East, being run from final switchboards. momentum at this current stage. Members Entry and Porte Cohere, u Plaster partition walls have been Reception, Office Administration We look forward to the Stage 1 works erected to function and new and Eastern Car Park works. being completed in early September. amenities areas. From this point the Clubhouse will take u Basement Car Park, New u Kitchen cooking and dishwashing on a whole new external appearance Gymnasium and Function Rooms hoods have been installed with the and functional ability. The Club’s to the North West corner of the kitchen fit out being fabricated and management and administration offices Clubhouse. due for installation early August 09. will be operated from the new location u Function Area Lobbies, Functions at the front of the building. The new u Western Terraces have been Kitchen, Function Amenities and Function Rooms and Gymnasium will constructed; site measurements the 3 New Function Rooms also be operational and the Builder and shop drawings for the new will then take over the currently utilised u Extensions to Terraces for steelwork are well underway. We Club areas for their upgrade works to Sedgman, Goolagong and Kooyong should see winter garden and progress. Room. racquet club extensions being erected in early August. These Stage 2 works include the As a more detailed description of alterations to the Kooyong Room, construction progress, we note the u The Stage 1 pool works are 90% Hopman Bistro, Racquet Club and on following; complete and the pool has been the lower floor the new aerobics room, handed back to the Club. Works u The front administration area slab, completion of pool works along with new yet to be completed include final structural steel and metal roof have furniture in areas, a members lounge, new lighting, exit doors from new now been completed. upgraded main kitchen and external gym area, and some mosaic tile painted. u The blockwork walls to the front repairs near the spa. eastern façade are well underway Overall, we are pleased with the u The Stage 1 Members change in preparation for the sandstone progress on site and report that the room works are now complete with cladding which will arrive end July. programme and budgets at this time new carpets, mechanical system, remain on track. u The civil works to the various lockers, shower screens and Stage 1 site areas now complete urinals installed. Handover to Club Chris Nash including underground pipework, occurred 12th June 2009. Project Manager water storage tanks and various u Roof straightening and roof slate interceptor pits. works are progressing from the u Lower ground (Gymnasium) and South with slate now complete to Ground Floor (Function Rooms) the new Function Room roof area slabs are both complete with both in the North West Corner of the areas now being fitted out. Clubhouse. Roof slate would now u Steelwork structure and timber be 60% complete. roof trusses are complete for the u Construction of squash court Function Rooms roof areas. seating is to commence 20th July.

6 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 7 The 2009 Champions’

t was another wonderful night of On the tennis side of the presentations, Kaitlin Familari were some of the new celebrations when the Club’s stars DinnerCedric Mason and Darren James young faces while the familiar faces Icame together to pay tribute to our interviewed and handed out the of Glenn Busby, Graeme Heath, Barry champions of 2009. silverware for the events from the Under Evans, Hugh Magee, Kati Patterson, 14 Boy’s Doubles right through to the Lou Griffith and Heather Barwick were Despite the different venue, the Open Men’s Singles. also there to celebrate their wins. merriment was the same as Kooyong’s sporting elite basked in the glory There were several highlights amongst Sophie Vickers achievements are of some historic achievements and the tennis trophy winners but the also worth a mention, our B Grade personal bests. obvious one was Jay Salter’s eighth and Under 21 Champion for 2009 is Club Championship title, making currently playing Grade 1 pennant for With the Kooyong Room unable him the most successful player in the Club and made her State Grade to be used for functions amid the Kooyong’s Club Championship history. debut recently. redevelopment, the Champions’ Dinner was relocated offsite to the Malvern Jay has been a regular at the Club The Bairnsdale product has travelled Town Hall with great success. for nearly ten years now and his down to Melbourne to play pennant performances on the grass courts tennis at Kooyong for the past three The room used by the Club was a of Kooyong are now written into the years and continues to develop as a perfect fit for the event and Renee Reid, history of this great Club. player. Kevin Ley and all their staff presented the event in spectacular fashion. Max Senior held the record with seven Her tale is just one of many success titles for some 16 years but Jay’s win stories that makes this night so special Darren James, as always, proved a this year has catapulted him past the and the reason this Club and all its popular host and his knowledge of the former Club great. traditions are so great. squash area of the Club made for some very funny interviews with some of the Max still holds the record for the most It was a wonderful night for all in winners in attendance. Club Championship titles in a row at attendance and we look forward, with five for the men while Elizabeth Peers’ anticipation, to the Champions’ Dinner Some highlights in the squash record of 14 titles won’t be beaten in to be held in the new and improved presentations were the continued rise this lifetime. Clubhouse in 2010. of Selena Shaikh, Adam Flett and Robert Templeton through the Club. The night was also a chance to celebrate Elizabeth’s daughter, Sally, Selena and Adam won their respective who won the Junior Doubles title junior titles while Robert won the A at Wimbledon. Another wonderful Grade title for the third consecutive accomplishment for our rising star. year. From top left: Craig Bryant, Adriana Szili was again presented with In the Open events it was a familiar Glenn Busby, Graeme Heath, the Women’s Open Singles trophy after name being presented in each category Heather Barwick and Kati Patterson; winning the title back in 2006. She but for different reasons. Mark Ikin was Adriana Szili; Sarah Fitz-Gerald cleaned up at the Club Championships presented with the Men’s Open Squash and Mark Ikin; Daniel Nolan, this year, winning the doubles and Trophy for the fifth time before Sarah Richie Meadows, Will Kneale mixed doubles on top of her singles Fitz-Gerald received the Ladies Open and Kaitlin Familari; Hugh French, victory. Trophy for the first time. Sam Bertram and Sophie Vickers; Other highlights included some of the |Lou Griffith, Craig Bryant and Sarah’s squash resume reads better Club’s newest scholarship holders Sophie Vickers; Michael Daglish, than most in the history of the women’s who won titles for the first time. Sam David Allison, Adam Flett, game and to have her compete at the Bertram, Will Kneale, Daniel Nolan and Selena Shaikh, Ben Armstrong Club is an honour in itself. and Robert Templeton

8 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2009 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2009 9 FOUNDATION NEWS NATIONAL TITLE WIN FOR KOOYONG JUNIOR

The Hird and Warne holograms were the Jessie Tamber has continued her In the semi final she met the third seed, Sir Norman Brookes Society outstanding highlights of the museum meteoric rise through the junior ranks Chloe Costelloe, from NSW and from but there were countless other sporting at Kooyong with a stunning win at the the outset she dominated the match treats including Jack Brabham’s Grand Winter Nationals in Brisbane recently. and never looked like losing in a 6/2 6/3 Prix car, Don Bradman’s baggy green win that moved her into her first National Visits National Sports Museum Seeded twelfth for the 14’s event, Jessie cap, Cathy Freeman’s gold medal singles final. started the tournament with a straight swift-suit, non-stop replays of great sets win over Danielle Wagland from Jessie faced another huge challenge The Sir Norman Brookes Society With the renovations now advancing football, cricket and Olympic moments, NSW before having the fight of her life in the final against the number four seed, recently held its first thankyou function at rapidly, it was time to give some further memorabilia from Australian triumphs in the second round. Amy Sneath, and she had a massive the MCG to gratefully acknowledge the thought to Kooyong’s planned “Living on bikes, in the water or on countless battle on her hands from the start support of some of its key donors. Museum” which will showcase the sporting fields, and a superb collection Playing Maika Jae Tanpoco from the of the match. history and traditions of our club and its of historical photographs, clothing and Philippines, Jessie was made to work for A group of Kooyong Members found role in tennis. trophies. the match with all three sets being tightly The South Australian took it up to Jessie themselves sitting and listening intently contested before she came out on top in the first set and got the vital break to engaging personal accounts of cricket What is already planned is a series of Foundation Chairman Peter Quinn 6/4 4/6 7/6. late in the first set to take it 7/5. Jessie and football from Shane Warne and displays, changing periodically, and described the tour as “an unforgettable fought back in the second set to tie the James Hird. featuring the racquets, clothing, trophies experience” and said Kooyong could In the third round Jessie faced the match at a set all when she won 6/2 and and stories of the great players of the learn a lot from what had been achieved number eight seed, Teigan Aranis, What made the experience all the she was able to hold her nerve in the past and the great moments on the at the museum. “We are certainly not and after losing the first set 6/2 she more fascinating was the fact that the final set to take the match and the title Kooyong courts. attempting to emulate their efforts,” was able to work her way back into the speakers were not even there -- just 5/7 6/2 7/5 in a wonderful performance. he said, “but I believe we can certainly match by winning the second set 6/4 “performing” as three-dimensional Former MCC President and Kooyong incorporate some of the display and then went on to win the match 6/3 Congratulations to all of the Kooyong characters in the National Sports Foundation Board Member Bruce techniques that are so successful at the in the third set. kids who performed so well at the Museum’s remarkable holograms Church hosted the tour of the MCG and MCG.” Nationals last month, especially Isabelle cinemas. the museum. Kooyong’s party included Her fighting qualities continued to show Jessie got off to a great start and didn’t Wallace who lost a close semi final Club President Ian Hill, Foundation The Foundation through the Sir in the quarterfinal when she faced The museum is Australia’s finest let her fellow Victorian into the match for in the 12’s singles and was runner Chairman Peter Quinn and former Norman Brooks Society plans to hold the giant killer, Brigitte Beck, collection of sports of all sorts and the a convincing 6/1 7/5 win to move her up in the 12’s doubles. Kooyong President Terry Fraser, along more thanking functions of this nature who had knocked the top seed out Kooyong visitors were cherry-picking into the last four. with Foundation donors Roger Brookes, acknowledging substantial financial in the previous round. ideas for our own clubhouse’s future Philip Munz, Dom Dimattina, Gordon support from KLTC Members and appearance. Bennett and others. others. Kooyong Foundation backs Indigenous Sports Foundation

The Kooyong Foundation has thrown Due to the challenging financial Foundation Chairman Peter Quinn its weight behind the Indigenous Sports overheads for each student the Kooyong said, ’I could not think of a more Foundation’s Elite Tennis Program at Box Foundation has provided some backing worthy program for Foundation Hill Secondary College. to lighten the burden on the students as support. I encourage members to they cope with living away from home contribute generously (via The Kooyong Over the past four years, through the and completing their studies together Foundation) to support these kids. Goolagong National Development with their tennis commitments. Our own Foundation patron Evonne Program, eleven Indigenous students Goolagong has worked tirelessly to coming from regional or remote areas The Foundation’s pledge will help with establish this program and it would be of Australia have made a commitment these ongoing programs in the hope that great if we can continue to assist’. to their schooling and also to tennis to this mutual support with the Indigenous give themselves a chance to become an Sports Foundation may open the elite player or to move into coaching or pathway for any player that reaches an administration in the future. elite playing level in the future. Being hand picked by Evonne The Indigenous Sports Foundation Goolagong Cawley through her annual currently has four very fine young men National Program has allowed these accommodated in a house in Box Hill students to attend this Elite Tennis with former AFL star Sid Jackson as their School but their reliance on welfare has mentor as they pursue their education made the program quite demanding and their tennis careers. financially.

10 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 11 FOUNDATION NEWS Archives & Research Centre An important addition to our collection was the Photos names L to R: Rod Laver, purchase, in March, of the program of the 1920 Mal Anderson, Neale Fraser, John Davis Cup Challenge Round held in Auckland Newcombe and Ken Rosewall at Kooyong in memory of Anthony Wilding. circa 1972. The Club is grateful for the following donations: We were all shocked in February by the countless volunteers who were involved A celebrity match at the end of the day Marlboro Open & Volvo Grand Prix advertising images of loss of life and devastation in both the fire fighting and relief efforts. offered a suitable climax to a great day. tarpaulins (Chris Strafford); six rare photo when bushfires engulfed our state. albums, South Australian LTA official papers Among the many involved on the day Several suppliers and supporters made Several communities were devastated 1921 – 1969 & results of South Australian were tennis legend and Kooyong the day a success and thanks go to Championships 1889 – 1986, framed 1982 and there were strong rallying calls Foundation patron, Evonne Goolagong- Bunnings, Schweppes, AAMI, HB Audio, Marlboro Open poster signed by Martina of support for those affected. Cawley, John Fitzgerald, Wayne Arthurs, Whittlesea & District Tennis Club and the Navratilova, photo of Norman E Brookes aged On the 19th April, the Kooyong Nicole Pratt, Paul McNamee, Alan Stone Whittlesea Tennis Club. 16 in 1894 Melbourne Grammar Football Team (John Dean); rare programs & photos including Foundation, in association with Tennis and Kooyong coaches including Congratulations also to Event Managers Brian Teacher winning 1980 Australian Open Victoria and staged the Glenn Busby. Brian Beers and Neville Mears for their Singles, Gus Kearney, Nell Hopman, Kooyong ‘Back to Tennis’ event at the Whittlesea The tennis stars joined with other special efforts to deliver a day 1934 flood, N E Brookes, J Clemenger, and Tennis Club. Harley Malcolm on T S Nettlefold en-tout-cas community groups to provide a day of great memories. court (first in Melbourne), newspaper clippings The purpose of the day was to offer of entertainment and activities aimed at of Kooyong championship events 1926 – 1984 respite and entertainment to those who energising the community within the fire- (courtesy of Hilda Johnson, Flinders Books, had been directly affected by the fires. It affected areas and the event drew Hawthorn & John Dean); and a remarkable also offered an opportunity to thank the a large and enthusiastic gathering. collage of photos of Gerald Patterson including Photos names Bill Tilden at the Patterson home in Melbourne L to R: unknown, Throughout the day, the tennis greats in 1920 (Andrew Mott). John Bromwich, Adrian Quist, mixed with the crowd and ran a series Humphrey Bogart, Len Schwartz of clinics and drills. Many people enjoyed Norman Marshall during the tour of our 1938 Davis Club Archivist Cup team (Bromwich, Quist and the chance to meet their tennis idols up Schwartz). It was common for our close and the opportunity to face them Davis Cup players to meet and at the other end of the court is a memory sometimes play with movie stars! they will cherish.

Photographs: Andrew Gyopar

12 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2009 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 13 GRASS COURT MAINTENANCE Last season Members commented The legend couch has proven to that the grass courts provided the best prepare well for the season opening. playing conditions for many years. Importantly, it stands up well to the rigors of a grass court season and Excellent preparation by our grounds provides good lateral regrowth By Jim Richardson staff over the winter and good when required. management during the season Some five years ago the northern In addition, various species of birds the vibrancy of the shots, ensured that the courts played well The commitment to the program has (freeway side) and the southern (railway are attracted and the overall effect both in their colours (including red, pink, across the summer season. continued this year and courts side) boundaries of our Club were grassy is commented upon favourably orange, yellow, purple and white) 15 - 18 have been returfed. Significant benefit has resulted from embankments. by our visitors. and in their configurations (including Elsewhere, baselines have been re-laid the successful returfing program plant structures). to repair areas around other courts. In appearance both were rather bland It was also important to space these conducted over recent years. Work last but kept in good trim, partly by a plants correctly, close enough so that A number of these photographs have winter to lay courts 10 – 14 followed We hope now for suitable growing tethered goat (which older members may a visual continuity would be achieved but been selected and each one identified work on courts 19 – 26 in recent years. conditions over spring and look forward well recall) and latterly by a conventional with enough gaps to allow rain water by its botanic and popular name. to another great season over the lawn mower (hauled up and let down on to percolate to the roots and for air In this task I was greatly supported summer months. the grassed slopes by a rope needed on to circulate around the branches. by the Assistant Grounds Manager, account of the steepness). During September last year, I took quite Chris Wragg, Gardener Neil Dalforno In order to add colour and texture to a lot of photographs of these plants, and a conservationist from Black Rock, these boundaries, to promote the use then in flower, and was rather awed at Val Tarrant. of native plants as well as to conserve water, Kooyong’s management decided to replace the grass. A wide range of native plants was selected from different parts of Australia. Planting commenced four years ago on the railway side and a year later on the freeway side. WATER MANAGEMENT Care was taken to yield a variegated appearance in colour, texture and position. These plants needed watering In 2005 the Club made a commitment to The current Clubhouse development during their first summer but quickly substantially improve water management will add to the achievements in water established themselves and need no and reduce the dependence by the Club management. Water tanks located further watering, a most important on potable water. underground will capture roof run off matter in Melbourne nowadays! for re-use within the Clubhouse flushing Members have been advised since of These plants flourished beyond initial toilets and other purposes. the implemented programs which have expectations and now brighten up the included substantial replanting around The Club remains committed to water boundaries with a plethora of colour, the property with drought tolerant management as a priority and will particularly during springtime. natives, replacement of old continue to seek ways to better manage and inefficient tap ware, introduction what has, in recent years, proven to be of drought tolerant legend couch on the a scarce resource. grass tennis courts, changes in water management within the Clubhouse and the introduction of water storage and reticulation systems utilising alternative water sources. The graph below clearly demonstrates the Club has achieved the goal of reducing potable water use. Compared to the peak in 2005, the Club reduced its annual water consumption in the last year by 60%. In addition, initial indications for 2009 show an even further reduction on the comparative quarters in previous years.

14 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2009 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2009 15 TENNIS NEWS STATE GRADE MEN STATE GRADE WOMEN THE PERFECT START

After ten rounds of the Tennis Victoria Nathan Byrnes AN UP AND DOWN SEASON Pennant’s State Grade competition Kooyong’s two men’s teams have put themselves in a great position to win hat an unbelievable State Her form, playing out of position, Royal South Yarra was cruising along the flag. Grade season we’re having in her first season in State Grade has in second position on the ladder but Win the women’s competition! given her some great experience leading they’ve recently dropped a few games Jay Salter’s Kooyong No 2 currently sit on top of the ladder unbeaten while Paul Kooyong is fielding two teams in a six- up to her current trip overseas and we to slip to third and their best team could Arber’s Kooyong No 1 have lost just the team competition and they currently sit wish her and Stefani Stojic all the best trouble anyone is this competition one match with four rounds remaining. first and last on the ladder but the order for their tour. Dendy Park has leaped from the pack is somewhat of a surprise. Nicole Pratt’s Kooyong No 2, to take second spot on the ladder with The finals are sure to be hotly contested as MCC start to hit form and Liston and Last year’s pennant winners entered this on the other hand, have taken all before a steady line up in both singles and Grace Park fight it out for the last spot in season with basically the same line up them this season and the only two doubles. They have a genuine rising the top four. as last year but have been hit by injury matches they’ve lost have been due star in Azra Hadzic and continue to win and unavailability which has cost to the unavailability of players due to the matches they aren’t expected to win. After getting through some tough them dearly. various tournaments on the calendar for The last position in the top four is up matches in the opening few rounds, these rising stars of Australian tennis. including a scare from the winless team for grabs and hopefully the defending from Royal South Yarra, Jay Salter’s Jay Salter Viktorija Rajicic Viktorija Rajicic, Molly Polak, Sandy champions from Kooyong can make a Vo and Stefani Stojic took everyone run for it with their full complement of Kooyong No 2 hadn’t been tested until their match up with MCC in Round 10. by surprise early in the season but players now available. Anthony Zafiris who are yet to lose they’ve all taken notice of the talented The match went down to the wire and together. These boys are a tight knit group and will youngsters now. this may prove to be a pivotal moment walk over hot coals for each other so it in the competition as the other sides Paul Arber’s team has also been Rajicic and Polak continue to be two of Sandy Vo wouldn’t be a surprise to see them make realise there could be some chinks in the dominant this season, only losing to their the most exciting young players in the the final again this year after they won armour of this, so far, dominant team. Kooyong rivals, and will be hoping with country and their doubles combination a fully fit side they are able to challenge the tile in 2007. has been as solid as a rock at this level Salter and Richard Fromberg have both for the title. Salter’s team need to hold it all together as well. been dominant in singles along with Rob over the last few rounds so they make it Phillips while Anthony Zafiris has lost just Matthew Breen has been revelation This team has also unearthed another to the finals in the best possible shape two singles matches for the year in his for this team and Lee Pearson is rarely star for the Club in Ewa Radzikowska, challenged at number four. but the thing that could tip them over the who has been unbeatable in State Grade first full year in the top flight. They also form one of the strongest edge is Andrew Gregory. this season and she has held this young Andrew Gregory also showed his doubles combinations in the competition Gregory was in great form before he left team together beautifully. dominance over the competition early and if it comes to the end of the day for France and if he makes it back in Needing a steady influence, especially in the year and he could become the Emily Arnott’s team sits in last position then this team holds the aces. time for the finals then this side shouldn’t on the doubles court, Ewa has made thing that tips this side over the edge on the ladder but will field an extremely Add Paul Arber, David Bidmeade, be beaten. this team a genuine title contender and given his improvement over the past strong team over the last few weeks in Daniel and Nathan Byrnes and Matthew He would be the best number three in the young girls will enter the finals with twelve months. the hope of sneaking into the finals. Coghlan and this side is one of the most this competition and this allows Rob confidence knowing they have someone The doubles combinations have also even teams seen in recent times and this Phillips to play at number four and I think They are yet to field their pennant who can dominate this competition in been strong for this team with the should hold them in good stead when the only player that could beat him is Lee winning line up from last year and this their team. inclusion of Matthew Carroll with should make a difference in the run to the finals roll around. Pearson. the finals but they’ll need a bit of luck to This season really has been up and An all Kooyong final is a possibility and down for all the teams involved and the sneak into the top four. David Bidmeade would be a great match to watch but rollercoaster will continue over the next Adriana Szili, Lisa D’Amelio, Maddison Ewa Radzikowska assuming this will happen is just too risky few weeks. Springall and hopefully Karolina considering the firepower at MCC, Liston Wlodarczak should be able to guide this Availability seems to be the biggest and Grace Park. team back from the brink of disaster but issue facing most clubs and Kooyong is All three of these teams possess the if the teams above them continue to win no different but if the girls can minimise weapons to knock off any team on their it could be to no avail. the damage they will give themselves day and this is what makes State Grade a great opportunity of winning another The biggest highlight for this team is the most unpredictable competition pennant. the continued development of Belinda going around. Woolcock who has battled on valiantly at Pick a winner at your peril because this One player can make or break your run number one while most of the team has competition is still up for grabs. to the title but let’s hope the guys can been unavailable and she has showed get there and make history with the first signs that she will be a great player for all Kooyong final. the Club in the coming years. Paul Arber 16 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 17 TENNIS NEWS MIDWEEK KOOYONG’S LADIES REPORT pennant profiles The midweek ladies continue to have some Junior Tennis News fantastic results for the Club with two teams Anthony Zafiris winning grand finals in the recently completed Matt Carroll Kooyong’s junior teams have just In Section1 Ashleigh Capannolo’s team Bayside season. Age: 26 Age: 26 completed another season in the were unlucky to miss out on the finals Bayside Regional Tennis Association after finishing fifth, just one point outside In Section 1 on Wednesday Bridget Laird’s team Grade: State Grade Grade: State Grade finished on top of the ladder but unfortunately with several teams performing well fourth position. couldn’t make it through to the final. Play L/H or R/H: Play L/H or R/H: in the finals. Both Martin Kaminsky’s Section 5 team Jill Kaminsky’s Section 2 team finished just Right Hand On Saturday mornings Kooyong fielded finished the season in second spot outside the top four while Priscilla Kiernan’s 5 teams and three of them made it into on the ladder and after defeating a Section 5 team finished in third place before going on to win the pennant against Black Rock. the semi finals. determined Mordialloc team they faced Tennis Achievements: Tennis Achievements: off with Aspendale in the grand final. On Thursday Kris Tulloch’s Section A team In Section 1 Gemma Seeley’s team had Captained Victoria in Pizzey Cup, probably because I was the Grade 1 & 2 Pennant Champion with Kooyong, 4-Time All- finished in seventh position while Anne Forbes’ American College Tennis, NAIA National Doubles Champion, a wonderful season to finish the home Both sides were evenly matched but it Section 1 team lost in the semi final against only person in high school that didn’t drink alcohol. Have a 60+ and away rounds in second position was the Kooyong boys who came out Knox City after finishing third on the ladder. winning streak in practice matches against Matt Carroll. Although Carrying Zaf every week on the ladder while Noah Pabst’s team on top in a high standard final. I tanked a semi final a few years back because I knew he was in In Section 3 Wendy Johnson’s team finished Most admired sportsperson/why? of youngsters earned themselves a spot in sixth while Alita Davis’ team finished the final. Go figure. The team of Martin Kaminsky, Sheng Jay Salter - won the Kooyong Club Champs 8-times in 9 years in the semi finals by just three points. in second and went on to win the pennant Wei Wong, Nicholas Easton, Harrison against Mentone. Most admired sportsperson/why? In the semi final Noah’s team came Young, Hugh Muir and Alexander Greatest influence on tennis career/why? Jay Salter. He is not overly tall or athletic but oh my, can he serve. up against a much bigger and stronger Galligan had a wonderful season and Gena Ferguson and Anne Fitzpatrick’s My Dad for his commitment, dedication and care in helping me be teams in Section 4 finished in fifth and And his one handed backhand return is better than Agassi’s two team from Port Melbourne and now find themselves in Section 3. the best I could be. seventh respectively. handed return, intense. unfortunately they were knocked out but James Wiseman’s Section 7 team Gemma’s team won their semi final and Greatest sporting moment witnessed? finished the season in fifth place on the Greatest influence on tennis career/why? moved through to meet Port Melbourne ‘99 Preliminary Final - 1 point victory over the Bombers. The ladder just seven points shy of a finals The Strathmore Tennis Club brick wall. It was my only friend in the grand final. Southern Stand roof nearly came down. spot while Kate Cunningham’s Section growing up. Unfortunately the young Kooyong team 11 team also finished in fifth place. Reason for playing for Kooyong? was no match for the older kids from In the current Bayside Association Greatest sporting moment witnessed? Because it is the best sporting members club in Australia. AND I Port Melbourne but they gave a great love playing for Cedric Mason, and shaking his hand after a victory. season Kooyong is fielding six teams Watching Andrew Lovett every weekend is sporting perfection. account of themselves in the final. on Saturday and ten teams on Sunday. From left: Sarah Cudlipp, What qualities do you admire in people? In Section 2 James Goller’s team Reason for playing for Kooyong? Good luck to all the players for the Heather Anderson, Alita Davis, Dedication and Passion to be successful. Laid-back and of little champions finished off their Libby Downing, Gill Gleeson, Kathy Grant Because I love to have a beer with Cedric. season ahead! empathetic. Ability to engage in healthy debate fantastic season with an epic battle What qualities do you admire in people? in the grand final. In the current MEMRLTA season the Tuesday If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? Humour, chill factor and don’t be so serious, it’s annoying. After finishing third and winning their ladies are coming to the end of the season and Captain Carlton in A1 Sue Tyers’ team is currently in sixth place semi final against Caulfield Rec 1, on the ladder. If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? the Kooyong boys fought their way into What do you do outside tennis? A footy fan who bleeds red and black, and falls to sleep watching a winning position against their much In A4 Sandra Daly’s team is sitting just outside Try to help others enjoy and become better at tennis. Try to make the top four while Margaret Smith’s team, in the the Tour de France in July. some friends. Try to keep fit and stay healthy. Get more smarterer bigger opponents from Carmelite. same section, is currently ninth. With the grand final tied at the end of the Kay Auty’s team in A5 are clinging to a spot in What do you do outside tennis? How much time do you spend developing your tennis match both teams went on to court the top four and will be keen to stay there with Teach, coach and hope that one day the Kooyong gym will play each week? to play the tie breaks to decide the Sunday Section 5 Champions only a few rounds left before finals. some music. A couple of hours…maybe 12 or 14 hours too little. match but at the end of this it was still Congratulations again to both of our teams who tied so it took another set of tie breaks won pennants in the recent Bayside season and Projected finish for your pennant team this season? Parent & Child Round Robin How much time do you spend developing your tennis to find the winner and unfortunately the good luck for the rest of the year. Just playing it 1-point at a time At the end of the February to June each week? Kooyong boys had gone down after season we held a parent and child round 1-2 hours. Well that’s not counting the 16km runs with Jay and a wonderful grand final. Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? robin at Kooyong with great success. From top left: Karyn Solomon, Julieanne the boys. That’s the only thing I can beat him at. Morrissy, Priscilla Kiernan. Late-nights, fried food, Ice-cream, fizzy, bubbly, or frothy drinks On Sunday morning Kooyong’s 12 More than forty pairs played across Front: Mary O’Sullivan, Anne Boyoe and pretty feet teams performed reasonably well Projected finish for your pennant team this season? 11 courts on Sunday the 21st of June despite only Martin Kaminsky’s Section First, who knows about finals. Frommy is a freak, I can’t return before everyone gathered in the old bar 5 team making the finals. Most of the his serve in the warm up. Robbie Phillips is an Aussie Nadal and area for our presentations. teams finished just outside the top four Matty hits a mean off backhand return. Should be alright. and there were some great individual We look forward to bringing this event performances across the season. to all the parents and kids again on the Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? 29th of November. Have to ask Frommy that one!

18 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 19 KITCHEN NEWS Shanghai Food & Beverage News Racquet Club & Apartments Inter Club Wine Challenge 2009 The Inter-Club Wine challenge is a fun event to foster Inter-club relationships by giving members an opportunity to participate in an entertaining and educational wine trivia complimented by a three course dinner. Teams of 6-8 will taste 2 brackets of wines (4 whites and 4 reds, local and international). Points will be awarded for accurately identifying variety, region, vintage and producer. The winning team will receive prizes and the accolades of their colleagues and competitors. Their winning Club will hold the University House Cup for one year, and have the right to host the City Club Wine Challenge. A free of charge evening training session will take place in preparation for the event.

For more details, please contact Patrice Renaudin on 9822 3333 or [email protected] Shanghai Racquet Club Members enjoy year • Library All of the Club’s rooms and serviced apartments around tennis and other racquet sports, have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne • Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat with swimming, fitness and beauty spa facilities and Hair & Nail Salon individually regulated heating, and are equipped Thursday 8th October, 6.30 for 7.00pm a full menu of services and activities for every with cable television, voicemail, minibar and $85.00/pers. all inclusive (wines, dinner & prizes) member of the family. • Grocery and deli store telephones. High-speed Internet service is also available in all bedrooms at extra charge. Dress code: Jacket & tie The Club facility includes: • On-site medical clinic • 6 har-tru (clay) tennis courts, 6 indoor hard • 12 club suites accommodation • Rates include complimentary use of the courts, 1 stadium hard court Club’s Sports Facilities and Continental The Shanghai Racquet Club offers several dining Breakfast Buffet • 2 squash courts options including Racquets Restaurant for fine dining international cuisine, the Terrace Bar, • Checkout time is 12:00 noon. All reservations • 60-meter long outdoor swimming pool with Paddles Family Sports Café and the Poolside sandy bottom and 3 spas will be held until 6:00pm, unless prior Bar & Grill. arrangements are made • Tennis, swimming, squash, aerobics tuition by Racquets Restaurant overlooks the plush terrace international certified professionals on level two, the restaurant features an open • Rates are subject to change without prior • Beach volleyball show kitchen where members can experience notice • Indoor swimming pool with lap lane, lagoon the culinary team in action. • All payments are by cash or credit card upon pool and spa Offering innovative international cuisine and departure delicious brick oven favorites in a warm and • Basketball, badminton and table tennis areas Please contact KLTC prior to your departure relaxed atmosphere. Together with our friendly from Melbourne to make arrangements for a • Fully equipped state-of-art fitness centre and service, Racquets provides the perfect dining letter of introduction for any clubs you intend aerobics studio experience in Shanghai. WINE OF THE MONTH to visit. • Billiard and game room Other features include two small private dining This enables us to advise the reciprocal club rooms for private parties up to 25 persons, • Casual and fine dining facilities of your visit in advance to ensure they are September: Richmond Grove “Limited Release”. an incredible Champagne Sunday Brunch and prepared for your arrival. We can also provide Classic wines from the Clare • Pub weekly theme night buffets. you with an information sheet detailing the • Banquet and conference facilities and Barossa Valley The Shanghai Racquet Club also offers club’s facilities and services. • Supervised childcare centre and children’s overnight accommodation available to members, October: Tar & Roses. playground affiliates and guests. A fairly new label with some exciting • Comfortable locker rooms and lounges wines from Heathcote and the Strathbogie Ranges November: Scotchmans Hill. One of the pioneers of the Bellarine Peninsula

20 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2009 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2009 21 TENNIS NEWS Junior Davis Cup & Fed Cup Teams Train at Kooyong It was fantastic to see Australia’s elite Viktorija Rajicic and Molly Polak and It was a wonderful effort considering the KOOYONG junior teams training here over the after a brilliant run through the event they girls are bottom age for the event and Easter period in preparation for the Asia/ were cut down by an injury in the final. will be strong contenders next year. Oceania Qualifying event held Molly Polak suffered a thigh injury and Four boys and four girls teams will in Shepparton. INTERNATIONAL had to concede in the opening singles represent Asia/Oceania at the world Captained by Pat Rafter and against Akiko Omae. Emi Mutaguchi finals in Mexico. The final placings were: respectively, both teams had high hopes then easily accounted for Victorija Rajicic Girls: Japan (1), Australia (2), TENNIS ACADEMY for the qualifying event on home soil. 61 60 to give Japan first place. China (3), Indonesia (4) The girls Junior Fed Cup Team Australia then won the doubles rubber Boys: Uzbekistan (1), Korea (2), It has been an exciting first half of 2009 at the 60minute Cardio and full-body tennis workout. comprised two of Kooyong’s rising stars to the delight of the partisan home Kooyong International Tennis Academy (KITA). All-ages and ability. Just $20. India (3), Australia (4) As well as being committed to providing our and John Fitzgerald Scholarship holders, crowd in country Victoria. Kooyong Stars Challenge Matches will be run range of traditional group/private lessons and on the second weekend of every month. Friday, ladies clinics, KITA has started a number of new Saturday & Sunday nights from 6-8pm. The programs which have received a great response Kooyong Stars Challenge Committee attempts from our clients. Thank you for your continued to select players of similar standards to play support, and we look forward to helping cater against each other in ‘Challenge Matches’. for all your tennis needs into the future. Players earn points and move up and down KITA is focused on: the ‘Challenge Ladder’ depending on results. Awards and prizes will be earned by players 1. Providing a team training environment for good winning records, most improved, where players and coaches train together sportsmanship awards, and many others. Entries Coaching Tip: and motivate each other to achieve their must be emailed to [email protected] individual and group goals. Jelly-arm for more power. by the last day of the previous month. Entrants A common problem with many players’ serves 2. Teaching tennis as a sport played from the should make themselves available for at least 2 is that they try to ‘muscle’ the ball over the net, ground up, emphasizing good footwork, of the 3 scheduled days. this leads to a stiff serving arm, less fluency of balance, and general fitness. Team KITA Tennis Tours began in these past motion, and consequently less racquet-head 3. Providing opportunities for more days on winter holidays. We had a visiting team from the speed upon impact with the ball. court during the week to improve skills that Shangai Elite Training Academy based out of the Instead try to loosen your grip on your racquet depend on repeated practice. Shanghai Racquet Club in China. A group of 15 and let your serving arm go loose like jelly. Delay kids and their coach were trained full-time by 4. Promoting tennis as a sport for the whole the start of your swing and then slowly increase KITA staff over the holidays. They joined a group the speed of your racquet head in a loose whip family crossing traditional age and gender of 10 kids from KITA in traveling to tournaments boundaries. like motion up at the ball concentrating on a at Albert Reserve, Glen Iris, and the Victorian good high contact point. Monday Night Squad has been restructured to Clay Court Championships at North Ringwood. provide a team training pathway from 5 year-old Arrangements are being made for a reciprocal Try practicing using a skipping rope or door tour to Shanghai in the near future. snake instead of a racquet, you will quickly and THE PRO SHOP beginners through to nationally ranked juniors. easily see and learn (careful on getting whipped) A variety of programs are on offer between In the upcoming September School Holidays 4pm-7pm. the fluency, momentum and power generated by we will be putting together another team of fluent timing and rhythm in your serving arm. 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22 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2009 23 AROUND THE CLUB BILLIARDS & CRECHE NEWS SNOOKER REPORT by Alistair Macindoe Thank you once again to Sue, Gill, Chelsea, Marie and Karen for their work in providing such a caring, happy and fun environment in the crèche. Thank you also to KLTC for providing the crèche facility. 2009 KLTC Squash A Grade Shot of the Month We are fortunate to have such a wonderful crèche at Kooyong, so please brave Club Championships With two Home and Away matches – the bridge continued… the cold winter mornings and the clubhouse renovations and come along and remaining before the Finals, our Snooker In the last issue of Courtside we had a play tennis, do a pilates or aerobics class, go to the gym, have a swim or just After a week of intense competition the club team is struggling in seventh position out look at the loop bridge. have coffee in the bistro, whilst supporting the crèche. championships concluded in a memorable night of nine. A general lack of firepower has on Friday evening. The winners are: This month we study how to bridge over During school terms, the crèche operates from 9.15 am to 12.00 pm been the problem, as before. awkwardly placed object balls. Please on Mondays to Thursdays and from 9.15 am to 12.15 pm on Fridays. MEN’S OPEN Mark Ikin refer to the photos. For 2009, the annual family registration fee is $60, with a session fee of $10 per WOMEN’S OPEN Sarah Fitz-Gerald New! You have to cock the thumb up as child. If you are interested in using the crèche, please see the pro-shop for more MEN’S A GRADE Robby Templeton much as you can. The base of the details and to organise a tour. Handicap Snooker Event MEN’S B GRADE Ben Armstrong bridge is supported by as many fingers A single frame knockout Handicap Recent Fundraising and Social Event: Mixed Doubles Tennis Night as you can get on the cloth in a tripod MEN’S C GRADE Adam Flett Snooker Championship will be held on arrangement. Our first mixed doubles tennis night for year was held on Friday 1st May, the evening of Friday 9 October starting MEN’S D GRADE Mike Daglish and was a fun and enjoyable night. at 7pm. Get as close as you can to the MEN’S E GRADE David Allison obstructing balls, without actually We had 18 couples playing tennis followed by 19 couples for dinner and drinks Less capable players will be given large touching them. Hit the cue ball as softly in the bistro. JUNIOR GIRL’S Selena Shaikh handicaps to give everyone a chance of as the shot will allow. winning. Entry is free. Congratulations to the two winning couples, Melinda and Chris Adams and JUNIOR BOY’S Adam Flett As always remember to keep your bridge To enter please fill in the sheet on the Jenny and Brian McInerney. Thanks to Patrice Renaudin for organising the menu We saw some of the best squash ever played absolutely still as you make the shot. and to the Pro-Shop for donating the prizes for the night. at Kooyong. The Men’s final was played between notice board in the billiards room or send Sean Ryan and Mark Ikin and whilst Sean was me an email at: Upcoming Fundraising and Social Events only able to garner a handful of points, [email protected] some of the rallies were truly remarkable. For the second half of the year, the committee is organising two more tennis nights: One rally in the second game went for over fifty shots prompting the referee to ask who actually New! Friday 9th September won the point! Ladies Tennis Night Snooker Coaching The Women’s final was also a star-studded Any members interested in having free ay 16th October event with world number 78 and emerging Mixed Doubles Tennis Night champion Melody Francis playing former world coaching should contact me at the champion Sarah Fitz-Gerald. above email address. As usual, these tennis nights will consist of a fun and informal tennis competition It is truly remarkable that Sarah remains in such followed by drinks and a relaxed dinner in the bistro. fine physical condition and she was able to comfortably win the final in three tough sets. Quote of the Month It would be great to see as many of the regulars as possible, as well as see ‘The cue should measure in some new faces too. These nights are a great way to get to know some of the Sarah is not only a wonderful roving other crèche parents, as well as a major source of fundraising for the crèche. ambassador for the game of squash but for length from the floor to the knot Kooyong also and we are very fortunate to have of the tie, or Adam’s apple, Upcoming AGM her around the club. irrespective of a person’s height. The AGM is being held on Tuesday 1st December at 8.00 pm. Several juniors contested the open events this It could even be a little shorter.’ year and it is a testament to Mark Ikin that we Samantha Wood have tremendous depth in all age groups. - The Great Tom Cleary (1954 World President Amateur Billiards Champion, five Congratulations to Adam Flett on winning both times Australian Billiards Champion the C GRADE and the junior boy’s. Selena’s win in the junior girl’s is also a stellar effort. and Victorian Billiards Champion on many occasions) in Tom Cleary Looks Congratulations to all winners and many thanks Back circa 1970v to all participants in the Club Championships. We will continue to make a concerted effort to increase entrants next year. Jeremy Sneddon Tournament Director 24 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2009 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 25 As our club at Kooyong is “under construction”, A huge thank-you to Sarah Whitfield for yet it was decided that we would kick it off with another fabulously run tennis event and to AROUND THE CLUB RSY hosting the first one on their beautiful grass Campbell Dickinson for such great support. courts, which many of us have not had the Thank you to Braden Murphy of Moobi pleasure to play on. Constructions for the donation of the official cup/ The players representing Kooyong looked even trophy for KLTC & RSY YM Round Robin and more “professional”, as Campbell Dickinson engraving. organized everyone Kooyong caps, and between Angela Aiken-Murphy SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEWS you and I, the other side were somewhat green President with envy! We had a wonderful night at the Arts Craig Fuller gave us a short and very Vs Centre Playhouse theatre in May when interesting history of the Club and told us The weather was perfect, the day ran smoothly we went to see “Secret Bridesmaids of some of its traditions. One tradition and many friends were made. Business”. is a weekly dinner where members sing, Earlier in the year the committee of Kooyong Unfortunately, even with our caps and both together and solo. determination, the overall day was not won by us. The play was very entertaining and Young Members came to a unanimous decision Jackie Weaver and cast were terrific. Whilst the dinner was being served to incorporate some functions with our “rival” club RSY were the overall winners for 2009, and Sign up & join the Kooyong Young Members we all joined in and sang ‘Roll out the Royal South Yarra. therefore the cup will be heading over to their Thank you to all those who came to facebook group… to keep in the club loop of barrel’. Later in the evening, we were The month of May saw the first round robin with cabinet… but NOT FOR LONG!! support this event as it was the first functions, pics, drinks and gossip! fortunate to have Phil Hyde sing a song Kooyong Lawn Tennis YM playing a “friendly” time the Social Committee has attended The day was finished off with drinks and a from Pirates of Penzance and Miles round robin against Royal South Yarra YM, which Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club a play. Special thanks to Simonette wonderful array of finger foods at the RSY Club Cunningham sing a lovely Irish song. will become an official annual event on the Young - Young Members (Official Group) Cunningham who organised everything house – in true form we, KLTC Young Members members calendar, alternating clubs. www.groups.to/kooyong-youngmembers for the night. I would like to thank David Hadley and Forthcoming Events stayed til close! Rosie Waite-Garrisson for providing 11th October The ‘JJ’ Memorial Our West Brighton Club dinner was a entertainment on the night. We all Mixed Doubles Tennis Round Robin delightful night of music and singing, enjoyed the music trivia quiz prepared which involved all present. The West 12th December Christmas drinks/party by David and the karaoke superbly run Brighton Club, established in 1881, at the new Club (to be confirmed closer by Rosie. ROYAL CHILDREN’S is a fascinating part of the history of to the time if the renovations are finished) Melbourne. The Committee would like Thanks especially to Pam Fuller for her We look forward to seeing you at our to thank Craig Fuller for inviting us all organisation of the evening and making events in 2010. there to experience this unique club. it such a great success. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Jessica Jasper We began the evening with drinks and If you have not already, register your KLTC fundraising for 2009 has our Also, thanks go to our own Committee Don’t forget the Entertainment Book on President a tour of the Club, then with the sound email address with the Club so that you Committee engaging in new ideas and friends for making such a happy sale at the Club priced at $65 – great of the gong we sat down to dinner. receive information on our upcoming for functions due to the Clubhouse day. value and a good Christmas present. events at www.kooyong.com.au. alterations. We had a wonderful array of raffle prizes, In conclusion, I wish to thank my Vice all kindly donated, and again we are President, Yvonne Daniel, for filling in for Card Day most grateful to Cedric for arranging the me during my convalescence earlier this On Monday the 29th of June we held a main prize of a Slazenger tennis racquet, year, and all my Committee members small Card Party – 11 tables only a most sought after trophy. for their hard work on our Tennis Day – in St Kevin’s Pavilion. The tournament is open for members in March, especially Edna Lavelle and Our sincere thanks to Renee, Kristina and non-members so come along and husband Des for their efforts, which and all the Kooyong staff for their great join us next March. netted the grand total of $6000. BRIDGE BITS assistance in staging this function at Well done! Happy bridge games are still happening Some general news regarding some RECENT PROMOTIONS such short notice, Phyllis George, Other dates for your diary: over at St. Kevin’s Pavilion on Tuesday of our members that may be of interest: ARE AS FOLLOWS: Marie Devereux our very good friend, for supplying and Nights and I must congratulate Wednesday, 2nd September 6.30pm – President - Our Director, Cathie Lachman went **Local Master - George Lehrian setting up a small stall of hand made our Members for their enthusiasm Film Night – ‘The Young Victoria’ to Macau to play in the Australian jams and goods. and support. * Local Master - Shirley Bowman, Women’s Team. Tickets $30 each. Film night and supper Carolyn Righetti These sales and realized some They are not being daunted by the at the Balwyn Cinema. - Congratulations to one of our $300 which together with our raffle cooler weather and continue to gather Local Master - Joan Cooney, Come along with all your friends and Members, Yvonne Daniel, who has amassed a total profit of about $600 to challenge themselves and play great Elizabeth Neal enjoy a great night raising money for the been elected Vice President of the for the Hospital. bridge and enjoy being together. children at the RCH. Ticket Secretary – Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary New Members always welcome, past Jen Floyd 0419 121 003 In August/September we will hold our members are always welcome back too. Annual Tennis Day - Leeron has teamed with top Bridge prestigious competition for the Borin Our Annual Ladies Doubles Tournament Sunday, 6th December 12 Noon – Teacher, Jeff Fust to run a Bridge Leeron Branicki Trophy and in October we are looking in March was a great success with over Sunday Lunch Holiday on the Sunshine Coast President forward to visiting Melbourne Cricket 200 ladies enjoying the day and in August. This gives players Correction from April 2009 “Courtside: 2008 This will be our Christmas function Club for dinner and bridge. We have a it resulted in a profit of almost $6000. an amazing opportunity to focus Champions Photo should have read “Virginia in the new Clubhouse. Tickets will break during School holidays between Rugless and Marilyn Ohlson” and fast-forward their learning/bridge Although we were in the midst of be approximately $40. Watch our From left to right: June Watson, Pamela 18th September and 5th October. game. renovations, the management and staff noticeboard in the Clubhouse for Hoyle, Maureen Borghesi, Caroline Hill at Details on our website. were superb, giving us total support. further details. the RCH Card Day.

26 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 27 AROUND THE CLUB HEALTH CLUB NEWS

A major clubhouse development and Here are some short introductions from I feel that a healthy and active lifestyle temporary alternative arrangements two of our new trainers and from Sarah is an essential part of people’s lives and haven’t kept any health enthusiasts Costi in regard to her new role within the should be something that everybody can away. Club. enjoy. I work passionately with my clients in achieving their goals and look forward The Members I have spoken to voice Sarah Costi a willingness to accept short-term to meeting more of Kooyong’s members I’m Sarah Costi inconvenience for the long-term gain and helping them reach their own goals. and I have been Since the April edition of Courtside we Sautéed king prawns includes food and wine. If a number of a new gymnasium, lifestyle room and working at the Lachlan have dined sumptuously at the Courtside with ginger sauce of members wish to form a table we change room improvements. Kooyong Tennis Gleeson Hotel in North Melbourne. King prawns sautéed with ginger & will endeavour to arrange your seating The Health Club staff have adapted and Club for over Hi I’m Locky, I shallot and crisp seasonal vegetables accordingly. risen to the challenge with all services The highlight course was probably the a year and a half am a personal 2008 Scotchmans Hill ‘The Hill’ continuing without any hitches. Massage Main – the Confit Duck Pie – but each We were over optimistic in pencilling a as a Personal trainer and Chardonnay - Bellarine Peninsula,Vic is currently being held under the stadium course was excellent and Sergio Carlei booking at Kooyong for the Winemakers Trainer. Health the Sports for a short period of time. who supplied all the very enjoyable Peking duck Dinner on Friday 20th November and and fitness has been a passion Therapist at wines gave a both entertaining and very Crispy duck wrapped in a thin pancake that will now probably take place in Our new Personal Trainer, Steven Nicola, of mine for many years, to be able Kooyong Health informative talk about the particular with crisp cucumber, spring onion and about late February at Kooyong. has been on duty on the weekends, to make it my full time job has been Club. I recently wines and his approach to winemaking. special plum sauce calling Members with a special birthday a dream come true. Since March we have welcomed five completed my Advanced Diploma of 2004 Segreto Pinot Noir - Yarra Valley, offer and some of you may have been For me the Heathcote Shiraz was the new members to the Society – Jennifer I have recently taken on the role of Sports Therapy & Cert III & IV of fitness Vic lucky enough to receive a complimentary pick of the wines – but I admit to a Baker, Andrew and Patricia O’Brien, Group Exercise Coordinator. If there are at Australian College of Sports Therapy, Personal Training session for your weakness for Heathcote’s peppery Eye fillet of beef with Szechuan sauce Genevieve Overell and Susan Bolton. any suggestions from members about which I thoroughly enjoyed. birthday. richness. Pan-fried eye fillet in a Szechuan chili classes or times of classes that would I grew up in a country town on a farm 30 We enjoyed Andrew and Patricia’s sauce with seasonal vegetables It is also encouraging to see a lot be preferred, don’t hesitate to bring minutes north of Echuca and moved to On June 3rd we had our 274th Function company at the East Imperial and look of new faces in the gym aswell as our those suggestions directly to me. Melbourne four years ago to further my at the East Imperial Restaurant in Emperor fried rice forward to seeing Jennifer, Genevieve gym regulars. It’s exciting to see these I have also taken on the Friday 9:30am studies at university. Rathdowne Street, Carlton. Stir-fried with prawns, BBQ pork, spring and Susan soon. newcomers catching the fitness bug Aqua Aerobics class, which I absolutely onions and egg Fitness and sport have been a major Christine Johnson, our Winemaster, was The Wine and Food Society Notice and loving it. love teaching. If you are looking for a 2005 Sanguine Estate Shiraz - part of my life since I was a kid. I have the prime mover for this venue and what Board – next to the tennis notices just Sarah Costi, has trained recently in Aqua fantastic work out and a great social Heathcote, Vic always enjoyed AFL and Cricket and I’m an excellent choice it was. outside the Kooyong Room contains and Aerobics and will be teaching some atmosphere to go along with it, then this currently captain/coach of the Wakool Fried ice cream contact details for members of the of our most popular group exercise is the class for you. I hope to see some The highlight course was the Eye Fillet Senior Football Team in the GRFL Ice cream fried in a sponge cake served Committee. classes. Yoga devotees can also expect new faces in my class, so please come of Beef with Szechuan Sauce – a truly situated on the Murray. with golden syrup a call from Sarah regarding the class along and dare to try something new. melt in the mouth experience. The most Mary Hoban With my extensive knowledge in both Chinese tea updates. popular wines were the Sauvignon President Steven Sports Therapy and Personal Training, A big thank you to Stephen Bibby,our Blanc and the Shiraz. The menu and Our next Function will be at Royal South Nicola I am able to provide my clients with associated wines was as follows: Yarra on Friday 21st August. As the flamboyant, colourful, Aerobics Instructor the best possible service to help them My name is room we have booked is very spacious for filling in as an emergency instructor achieve their health and fitness goals. Calamari in spicy chili salt Steven and I have the Committee decided to offer Kooyong for Friday the 17th of July Aqua class. / Spring onion cake been a trainer at If you would like to start getting fit, lose Members who would like to try a LTAV Lachlan Gleeson is also doing a terrific Fried calamari in a light batter tossed Kooyong Lawn weight, need help with any existing Wine and Food Society Function, but are job providing his skills as a Personal with a spicy chili salt / Crispy pancake Tennis Club for injuries or if you purely need a relaxing not currently members of the Society, Trainer and Sports Therapist (Massage). with spring onion the past three massage then I’m your man. an opportunity to attend. Yarra Valley Sparkling Brut A new class is starting soon for months. If you have any questions or want to Members who wish to strengthen their Any member who would like to attend I’ve always had a passion for sports book your first session, please don’t Quail ‘Sung Choi Bao’ core, abs and back. The new abs class with a guest should contact the Function and fitness; this includes playing soccer hesitate to call me on 0427 687 686. Sautéed quail with water chestnuts, will be 45 minutes in duration and have Secretary, Ms Susan Young on 9836 from a young age. I have captained Winter Specials: If you book your Initial bamboo shoots, onions, shitake a variety of different instructors. 3521. and also coached soccer for a number P.T. session – receive a half an hour mushrooms and pine nuts For details talk to one of the gym staff of years including an inexperienced massage FREE!!! 2008 Waipara Hills Sauvignon Blanc - The cost will be approximately $95.00 in the Health Club. team of young girls who turned Marlborough, NZ per head for non-members and it Michael Kull into tournament winners. Health Club Manager

28 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2009 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2009 29 KOOYONG NEWS DIARY DATES Friday AUGUST 2009 c o r p o r a t e 21st Wine and Food Society Dinner at Royal South Yarra Night TENNIS DAYS AT Contact Function Secretary, Ms Susan Young on 9836 3521 Tennis SEPTEMBER 2009 We’ve been trialling social mixed doubles and men’s doubles on RCH Film Night 2nd Friday nights. The interest has been ‘The Young Victoria’ encouraging but it hasn’t been the best - Film night and supper at the Balwyn time to be launching a new concept Cinema. Tickets $30 each. Contact – in the winter months. Ticket Secretary – Jen Floyd 0419 121 003 Therefore, we are seeking expressions of interest from Restricted and Playing Kooyong Crèche Ladies Tennis Night Members to be part of this new venture 9th and to take the opportunity of meeting OCTOBER 2009 and making new friendships within the Club over a social game of tennis. 11th Social Committee - The ‘JJ’ Depending on the response, we would GET YOUR TEAM ON COURT WITH A Memorial Mixed Doubles Tennis commence playing every Friday night in Round Robin November, have a break in December CORPORATE TENNIS DAY AT KOOYONG for Christmas and holidays, resume again in February through to April. Crèche Mixed Doubles 16th The format will be mixed doubles, We can cater for your event on Tennis Night men’s and ladies doubles. There would our famous centre court. be no play during the winter months, unless requested otherwise. KLTC Inc. Annual General Meeting 29th Would you please indicate your interest by: NOVEMBER 2009 1. Emailing your interest to Cory 14th Opening Day Thorsen (cthorsen@kooyongltc. – The official opening of the grass asn.au) or Daniel O’Neill (doneill@ court season. kooyongltc.asn.au) or 2. Download the Friday Night Tennis DECEMBER 2009 application form from the website and return it to the Club. The Crèche AGM at 8pm 1st We would appreciate your earliest response.

RCH Sunday Lunch - Details TBC Cedric Mason 6th Manager Tennis & Sport

12th Social Committee Christmas drinks/party - Details TBC

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Functions At

Kooyong New Functions Menu Along with the new facilities, we will be launching our brand new functions menu in 2010. The new menu continues to offer you premium quality and variety with some modern additions to suit any event.

To make your next event one to remember please contact our friendly function staff to receive some information on 9822 3333 or [email protected]