THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 28 APRIL 2011
2011 AAMI Classic
COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 1 KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. Reaches Junior Australian Open Doubles Final FUNCTIONS AT Reaches Junior Australian Open Doubles Final
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Kooyong ooyong's Andrew Whittington, from losing the first set in a tiebreaker to Andrew Australian boys then reeled off four straight points pictured far right, has topped off Ochotta from Canada and Nik Razborsek from to win their way through to the final 6/7 6/2 11/9. Let Functions Manager Pippa Burford help plan your event and a fantastic fortnight by reaching Slovenia to win a tight match 6/7 6/3 10/8. demonstrate why Kooyong is one of Melbourne’s premier venues. the final of the Junior Australian In the final Andrew and Ben faced Jiri Vesely, the Open Doubles with his partner At this level there aren’t many easy matches but world number one, of Czechoslovakia and Filip Ben Wagland. After reaching the second round encounter with New Zealand’s Horansky of Slovakia and it was an extremely the third round of the singles Jaden Grinter and Andrew’s singles nemesis, close match but in the end it was the side that and the final of the doubles at Jeson Patrombon, was as easy as it got as the played the big points better that won on the day. the Loy Yang Power International in Traralgon boys won in straight sets 6/3 7/5. kleading into the Junior Australian Open, Andrew Vesely and Horansky were able to win nearly all again showed he can match it with the best Two Russian boys were waiting for the pair in the of the games that went to deuce and that was all juniors in the world as he fought his way through quarter finals and things weren’t looking good that separated the teams in the 6/4 6/4 scoreline. a quality field at Melbourne Park. after they lost the first set but in typically gritty fashion they were able to dig there way out of it Andrew and Ben should be extremely proud of Seeded tenth for the singles event, Andrew was by winning the second set and cruising through their efforts in reaching the final of their home able to win his first two matches despite dropping the match tiebreak to move into the semi finals Grand Slam and have set themselves up for the second set in both. 4/6 6/4 10/4. another big year. Well done boys!
In the third round he faced Jeson Patrombon, the The top seeds had been knocked out in the Kooyong also had several girls play in the eighth seed from Czechoslovakia, and despite quarterfinals so Andrew and Ben met America’s Junior Australian Open as Georgiana Ruhrig, losing a tight first set he was able to fight his way Mitchell Krueger and Brazil’s Karue Sell for a spot Isabelle Wallace, Molly Polak, Jessie Tamber, back into the match and level at a set apiece. in the final and despite having their chances in the Ashleigh Capannolo, Taylor Capannolo, Grace first set they lost it in a tiebreak. Primikyrlidis, Michaela Capannolo, Annabelle Unfortunately the third set was dominated by the Andrinopoulos and Brigitte Beck lost in qualifying Czechoslavakian who won the match 6/4 3/6 6/0 The boys picked things up a notch in the second while Belinda Woolcock lost in the first round of to move into the quarterfinals. set to level the match and then faced the lottery the main draw and Stefani Stojic made it through of another match tiebreak and were always to the second round. In the doubles, Andrew and Ben survived several trailing until the clawed their way back to seven third set match tiebreaks to work their way points all but again they fell behind as their On the boys side Mitch Burman also attempted through to the final where the luck finally turned opponents won the next two points to set up to qualify but lost in three sets to the 13th seed. against them. several match points. Congratulations to all of our scholarship players on In the first round they were able to fight back There was another twist left in this match as the their efforts at the 2011 Junior Australian Open.
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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOO YONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 28 APRIL 2011 COURT THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. We start 2011 with strong
ISSUE NUMBER 28 APRIL 2011 involvement again across all areas of competition sport at Kooyong.
‘Look at your past. Your past has There is, however, a physical limitation to Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. 489 Glenferrie Road Commitments including Monday and determined where you are at this moment. accommodating many more activities on What you do today will determine where the Glenferrie Road property. Kooyong VIC 3144 Tuesday night social competitions, Phone: (03) 9822 3333 you are tomorrow. Are you moving forward Saturday and Sunday juniors, Fax: (03) 9822 5248 or standing still?’ Tom Hopkins Looking back in time, Members embraced 2011 AAMI Classic Website: www.kooyong.com.au Friday morning ladies, midweek Albert Park as part of Kooyong and
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Lleyton Hewitt took out the 2011 AAMI Classic in before breaking again to give himself an with a commanding victory over Gael Monfi ls opportunity to serve for the match. in early January. a fantastic second home for Kooyong Moving forward your Committee sees Davydenko broke back again and this sent the The Australian star, playing the event for the match to a tiebreaker which Hewitt was able Australian Open Doubles Final fi rst time, had three strong wins over quality to control to win the set and the match and broadest range of tennis opportunities opponents throughout the week to complete move into Saturday’s fi nal. a fantastic warm up for the fi rst Grand Slam of the year. In the second semi fi nal Jurgen Melzer came out fi ring against Gael Monfi ls and quickly took Hewitt was extremely satisfi ed with his the fi rst set 6/2. Members especially Members who worked great value in securing additional sporting preparation for the Australian Open, ‘You know, it's as good I could have done. I think Not to be outdone Monfi ls dominated the the last two weeks I've done everything second set and also won it 6/2 to send the possible for me and I feel like my game's, you match into a deciding set and both players A Message From the CEO for Members. know, where I wanted it to be at,’ he said. had patches of dominance before it went to a 5 tiebreaker. ‘I'm happy with where my game's at and then, you know, ten weeks ago or so when I sat Monfi ls got the job done in the breaker to set down with Roachie and what we wanted to up a tantalising fi nal with Hewitt which ensured KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB in the City or St Kilda Road precinct. facilities for Member use; sporting work on and get out of, you know, that training the stands would be packed to the rafters for block I think we've been able to do that so far.’ the fi nal.
The event kicked off with Day One providing In the fi nal match of the day Fernando fans with three amazing tennis matches as the Verdasco and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga played a AAMI Classic kicked off amid fears of several pro set and in a very entertaining contest it 5 President's Message rain interruptions. was Verdasco who came out on top 8/6 after breaking early in the set. COMMITTEE resources that meet very specific criteria. With just one break in play due to inclement weather, it was the long three set encounters Saturday’s schedule began with a match throughout the day that slowed things down for third place between Jurgen Melzer and as Gael Monfi ls ran over the top of Fernando Nikolay Davydenko and it was the Austrian Verdasco 4/6 7/6 6/4, Lleyton Hewitt battled who triumphed to end an impressive week at past world number ten Mikhail Youzhny 7/5 the AAMI Classic. With commitments strong in our other 4/6 6/4 and Nikolay Davydenko beat the failing light by just minutes to defeat Tomas Berdych Melzer was too good for Davydenko as he 5 AAMI Classic Albert Park provided additional lawn 7/5 3/6 6/3. completed his preparation for the Australian Ian Hill - President Open with a 7/6 6/2 win. Monfi ls and Verdasco provided their own highlight reel with some amazing shot making The stage was set for a classic encounter and plenty of laughs along the way in a three between Lleyton Hewitt and Gael Monfi ls and hour match of epic proportions. it didn’t disappoint. areas of squash, bridge and billiards The fi nal match of the day between Jurgen Hewitt began the fi nal full of confi dence and courts for Members in an era of high court Like Albert Park, any additional sporting Melzer and Jo Wilfried Tsonga was moved to took an early break but the athletic Frenchman David Wilson - Vice-President Day Two to provide us with our fourth semi struck back late in the set to force it into a fi nalist but unfortunately someone forget to tell tiebreaker. 8 2011 Club Championships the rain to stay away. Hewitt was able to take control of the tiebreak The entire second day’s play was washed out and quickly had the fi rst set in the bag as he and plans were made for Melzer and Tsonga looked to close out the match in straight sets. Hewitt to play a pro-set to decide who would move Brian Capp - Vice-President and snooker, there is little doubt demand. With the Australian Open’s move facilities need to be of a standard and into the semi fi nal later in the day and it was Monfi ls started the second set in impressive a tight battle until they reached six games all fashion and quickly established a 3/1 lead but and Melzer produced two perfect games to Hewitt, always the fi ghter, reeled off the next clinch the set. fi ve games to win his fi rst title here at Kooyong 7/6 6/3. Strikes 10 2011 Club Championships This moved him into the semi fi nal with Gael Monfi ls to be played after Lleyton Hewitt and The crowd was also entertained after the Nikolay Davydenko battled it out for the fi rst fi nal with two brilliant legends’ matches as Des Hinsley - Treasurer spot in the fi nal. Pat Cash overcame Mikael Pernfors 7/6 to to the Tennis Centre, Kooyong Members quality attractive to Kooyong Members, again taste victory in a rematch of the 1986 that Kooyong provides a wealth of Hewitt and Davydenko looked evenly matched Davis Cup fi nal while Henri Leconte and Mats early on but as the set went on Hewitt began Wilander won a very humorous match against Winners List to assert his ascendency on the match and Mansour Bahrami and John Fitzgerald 7/6. won three straight games to take the set 6/3. Despite the rain it was another fantastic week He quickly jumped out to an early lead in the of tennis at Kooyong and we look forward to second set but Davydenko reeled him back another world class event in 2012. lost access to the Albert Park courts. geographically close to our Members and AtGOLD First Attempt Members of Committee sporting opportunities for Members. 6 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 7 11 Foundation Dinner Peter Carew posses the facilities our Members wish to 11 AIS Selection For Rising Stars Since that time successive Kooyong utilise in sufficient quantities. Adam Cossar The recently completed AAMI Classic 12 The Wayne Arthurs Cup Cam Dickinson Committees have investigated 16 Richard Kennett provided another successful event, opportunities to expand Kooyong’s Recently, discussions were held with 2011 Club Championships 2011 Club Championships 13 Juniors Successful The mantle was passed to and then he moved into the semi final and a With the match levelled at a set all and things Rabinovich had comfortably accounted for Olivia In the Men’s and Women’s Open Doubles we Despite finishing under lights on the en tout Fiona Law even if it was somewhat wet and two new champions in 2011 meeting with Matthew Coghlan after a straight sets running all his way, Bidmeade pushed for the Green and then defeated Hannah Arnold 6/3 saw polar opposite events as David Bidmeade cas courts it was the younger James Sheppard, as rain interupted the Club win over Sam Bertram 6/2 6/3. finish line and comfortably won his first singles 6/4 before receiving a walkover from the injured took out his second title when he joined forces seeded two, who came out on top in a classic facilities for the benefit of all Members Kew Heights Sports Club regarding ChampionshipsT for the first time in around title at the club with a 1/6 6/2 6/2 victory. Adriana Szili in the semi final and seemed to with Rob McKenzie to defeat the Byrnes brothers, final 5/7 7/5 7/5. five years. In the bottom half of the draw Daniel Byrnes and be full of confidence going into the final but Daniel and Nathan, in a fantastic match 3/6 Matthew Carroll rolled through their matches with In the women’s event it became a battle of wills as unfortunately she was outplayed on the day. 6/3 6/1 while Laura Rabinovich and Laura It was also fantastic to see so many juniors taking At National Titles David Bidmeade broke through to win his first relative ease to setup a classic semi final with several players dropped out with injury and others Vickers came out and played solid grass court McNamara won without hitting a ball after part in the Under 12, 14 and 16 events. The singles title to complete the triple crown while straight sets wins in the quarterfinals over Matthew were upset by lower ranked opponents but the tennis and looked to be the more assured of the Adriana Szili was forced to pull out of the event standard being set by our juniors continues to rise Sophie Vickers used the experience of reaching Nickels and Ricky Robertson respectively. Bairnsdale’s Sophie Vickers prevailed. two players as she raced through the first set 6/3. after injuring her abdominals. as they develop through the club. last year’s final to go one step further in what Duncan McCulloch could be her last attempt with College tennis in The semi finals served up two fantastic encounters With the top seed, Kate Antosik, unable to play the The second set saw more of the same as Vickers The Open Mixed Doubles saw a fantastic final & a Other notable wins included the double by interrupted. The addition of the name America on the horizon. as Bidmeade fought it out with the wily veteran in third weekend of the event and the second seed, continued the onslaught to cruise through to win glimpse into the future as David Bidmeade & Molly Rowan McNamee as he teamed with his dad, through the extension of reciprocal rights an amalgamation aimed at extending Coghlan and Byrnes had to overcome both injuries Laura McNamara, upset in the first round the her first Open Singles title 6/3 6/0. Polak played Matthew Carroll and Destanee Aiava. Paul, to win the A Grade Doubles and then Although both have been around the club for and a pumped up Carroll. draw opened up for several of the club’s emerging Bidmeade, together with Polak, again saluted 6/2 followed it up to win the Under 16 Singles. several years, in David’s case ten years, this was an youngsers to take the limelight. Vickers also added her third consecutive Under 6/2 to complete his triple crown but it was a real opportunity they both wanted to grasp. As Bidmeade got the job done in a close tussle 21 Singles title to her trophy cabinet when she treat to see the talented ten year old, Destanee Rob Dalton played a classic final in the A Grade with Coghlan 7/6 6/3, Carroll had the early running Vickers easily accounted for Kaitlin Familari and later defeated very promising junior and new Aiava, showing no signs of backing down against Singles against the fashion conscious Committee The men’s draw opened up with Jay Salter against Byrnes and looked like causing the upset Grace Primikyrlidis in the quarter and semi finals to scholarship holder Isabella Beischer 4/6 7/6 6/1 her older and stronger opponents and we’re sure member Campbell Dickinson and eventually won 14 Reciprocal Clubs Margot McCluskey out injured and unable to defend his title but the second seed fought back into the match to setup a meeting with Laura Rabinovich in the final. in a very tough battle. to see plenty more of her in the future. 6/7 7/5 6/1 while David Stevens continued his while runner up from the past few years, level it a set all. march through the grades by winning the B Grade Paul Arber, was also out of the running due In the Under 21 Boy’s Singles we saw all of the singles after winning the C Grade in 2010. and via mergers and acquisitions with Kooyong Member benefits to include the to work commitments. The final set saw just one break of serve despite club’s best juniors come out in search of a win in of Lleyton Hewitt as winner bookends plenty of opportunities presenting themselves the Pat Cash Cup and three of the top four seeds One of the club’s youngest and newest Several juniors showed they had made significant and Byrnes took his chance to advance to the made it through to the semi finals before the top members, Vivian Fidantsis, also took out the steps towards closing the gap between the top final 3/6 6/3 6/4 amid doubts on his ability to two seeds, Nick Stafford and James Sheppard, double when she won the C Grade Ladies players at the club and the next rung but the top return to the court. slugged it out in the final. Singles title and then followed it up to Darren O'Loughlin four seeds still advanced to the semi finals. comfortably win the Under 14 Girl’s Singles. Byrnes came out firing in the first set of the final Sam Bertram, Mitch Burman, Ricky Robertson, Will to go ahead 6/1 as the expectations looked like Congratulations to all of the 440 members Kneale, James Sheppard, Matthew Nickels and weighing Bidmeade down but it became a mere who took part in another fantastic Club 14 Australian Seniors Player just one merger taking place in recent facilities at Kew of lawn bowling, tennis John Meadows showed they should be capable of speedhump as the top seed worked his way back Championships and we look forward to another big things in 2011. into the match and grew in confidence throughout great event in 2012. our honor board with two Australians the second set. But it was Bidmeade, the top seed, who was favoured to take the vacant crown and he looked focussed from the first round as he easily disposed of improving youngster Edin Zecevic 6/0 6/0 Of The Year Chris Brown - CEO champions, with Pat Cash the times that being with the South Yarra and clubhouse. The proposal fell slightly Club, a successful merger that included short of achieving the required 75% 15 Archives & Research Centre Committee Members may be contacted inaugural winner. 16 Rowing Her Way To Success at any time through reception. relocation of three full sized billiard tables majority support of Kew Heights Members. to Kooyong, cash and a merge of both Two New Champions Emerge 16 Victorian Seniors Tennis Our tournament continues to attract Club’s memberships. Such a proposal would of course require ?NG
Choices include bircher muesli with King Island vanilla yoghurt, fresh fruit or for the full breakfast of potato rosti with poached eggs, smoked salmon and 22 Pennant News hollandaise sauce. Club, the VRC, and Portsea Golf Club. acquiring extra facilities via mergers, With a selection of other dishes, pastries, juices, coffee and tea, the Kooyong BREAKFAS T Tennis Enquiries weekend breakfast can provide the perfect start to the day. AT KO OYONG The enjoyment of Members dining acquisitions or reciprocal rights Following the successful introduction of 24 Junior Competition News a set price lunch menu, Executive Chef, Cedric Mason Chris Goulding and Food & Beverage Manager, Patrice Renaudin invite you to bring family, friends or business around the Club has remained In line with our Committee’s position on strengthens the Club’s position as a colleagues to enjoy the comforts of the [email protected] Racquet Club. 24 CorriLee Foundation Tennis Day
The comfortable surrounds of the Racquet Club are the ideal location for strong and we start the year inviting expanding the value of our Membership, leading Sporting institution in Melbourne casual dining or special occasions.
Among the options available every day 25 Pennant Profiles Functions Enquiries for lunch are two and three course set price menus with a complimentary glass Members to enjoy a weekend these reciprocal arrangements are and ultimately will help attract future of wine and coffee to fi nish.
Members may also consider the private Pip Burford dining room available in the Racquet 26 Kooyong International Club for that larger group special event. designed to grant rights to the reciprocal Members whilst better serving our current Speak to Patrice about this unique breakfast or a selection form the opportunity to enjoy the club and its fi ne [email protected] food and matching wines. Tennis Academy PHONE THE CLUB ON 9822 3333 clubs that do not impinge on our Members membership base. TO MAKE YOUR BOOKING. revised Racquet Club menus. These Design & Production 18 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 19 use of our Club whilst providing our 27 Mid Week Ladies Report Mustard Creative Media and many other changes have been 28 Squash News Members with expanded opportunities at The right addition of sporting and Club [email protected] well received. these other clubs. facilities will strengthen our membership 29 Billiards & Snooker Report 22 value, particularly as community 29 Crèche News Members are also encouraged to This control over reciprocal arrangements interests and lifestyles change and direct Men’s Pennant Preview The development of women’s tennis at the club has continued to KOOYONG CORPORATE MEMBERS Big Year Ahead grow over the past few years and our teams fi nd themselves in a very fortunate position for the upcoming season. 30 Royal Childrens contact the Club regarding any has proven successful and suitable for competition and discretionary recreation The younger girls within the club continue to mix of youth and experience and with Kate For Junior Stars develop and together with a little help from Francis and Sophie Grumley looking after our more experienced players they should these teams they are sure to be around the continue that rapid improvement. mark when the fi nals roll around. The winds of change are sweeping through the men’s Growth from girls like Belinda Woolcock, In Grade 3 the club is excited to see how AAMI both our Club and our reciprocal clubs. choices expand. Molly Polak, Ashleigh Capannolo, Laura some of the club’s brightest prospects Hospital Auxiliary pennant teams at Kooyong as a large group of talented Rabinovich, Jessie Tamber, Isabelle Wallace, perform as they continue their development in specialty event needs with our youngsters push their claims for a spot in the Club’s top teams. Sophie Vickers, Brigitte Beck and Annabelle our two sides. Andrinopoulos has ensured the club can continue to blood more youngsters in the top Daphne Mantzanidis, Sara Kyriazopoulos, grade of tennis in the state. Vivian Fidantsis, Samyuktha Rajagopalan and ThThee upcomupcominging pepennant season will give this The Club will also fi eld some very capable Stephanie Serafi dis will be hoping to build their grooupup a ggrreat cchanceha to show their wares as teams in Grade 3, 4, 5 and 6 and will also see The new pennant season will see the club pennant records in what will be a challenging thetheyy continue ttheirhei rapid development. several developing teams in the lower grades. attempt to bring through the next group of grade for these young stars of the future. Australian Fabric Laminators The value of growing the range of young girls who hope to show what they can ThiThiss ddepthepth wwillill pputu pressure on the incumbents Juniors like Justyn Levin, Daniel Nolan, Daniel do at the highest level and stake their claim The club will also fi eld one team in Grade 5 to hholdold ttheirheir spotspotss through performances Nickels, Caleb Boland, Simo Rikalo, Chase that will help to transition some of our junior 31 Bridge News for a spot in the Premier League season to be function staff able to create an event worthworthyy of their popositions within the club and Ferguson, Ned Whittaker, Billy Friend, Dexter played later in the year. players into the senior ranks. can onlonlyy be heahealthylth for everyone involved. Bonet, Aaden Hughes, Will Nichols, Richard Laura McNamara’s Grade 1 side will go Alexandra Meadows, Cindy Tamber and MatMatthewthew CCarrarroll’s Grade 1 side will go into the Yang, Antony Guan and Michael Commings will into new season hoping to emulate their Peta Valos are just a few of the girls who season as the ddefendingef champions and must continue their development together in 2011. 2010 victory after a long and arduous fi nals will continue to gain experience in Victoria’s surelelyy be favoufavourreedd to repeat the dose in 2011 strongest club competition. facilities available for Kooyong Member All of these talented youngsters will continue campaign and are defi nitely capable of desdespitepite the senior players, Matthew Coghlan, BUPA to benefi t from exposure to senior tennis in a achieving the ultimate again. Anthony Zafi ris anand Carroll, hoping to take more Angela Woodruff’s Grade 6 side will also team oriented environment. of a backseat tthishis season. The addition of Karen Kleverlaan will enhance represent the club again in 2011. In the Seniors’ competition, the club will fi eld 6 their chances but they will come across plenty to remember. The aadditionddition ooff RRicky Robertson, Marc Teams to watch: Back to back is easier 31 The Social Committee of competition from within their own club as PolPolmansmans and OmOmar Jasika, the recent teams on Saturday afternoons with both Chris said than done in Tennis Victoria’s Pennant well as outside of it. UndUnderer 14 NationNationala Grasscourt Champion, Straford and Graeme Heath’s teams playing competition and the cards have to fall your in Grade 1. to tthehe aalrlreeadyady estestablished Mitch Burman Kate Antosik’s fi rst venture onto the Victorian way but Laura McNamara’s team has all the use has been ever present and in fact shoshoulduld provide ththis side with an injection of attributes to have them on the right track in Teams to watch: Matthew Carroll’s Grade 1 pennant scene will see her captain a side ententhusiasmhusiasm as ttheyh strive to stay ahead of with plenty of talent at her disposal including Grade 1. Duncan Thompson Building Concepts side is talented enough to follow up their win the fi eldeld.. Molly Polak, Bryanna Fisers and current Club from last season but the interest will be in Kate Antosik’s Grade 1 side has great Champion Sophie Vickers. MatMatthewthew FindlayFindlay’’ss Grade 1 side will be hoping their younger players and how they develop depth and should pose a huge threat in this to improve on a totough year for a young side in throughout the season. This is another side that has the experience to competition and will hopefully still be fi ring 20120100 and the exexperiencep of David Bidmeade compete with the best Grade 1 sides in both when the fi nals roll around. and Rob McKeMcKenzienz will help them against There are also several teams with the ability to 32 Wine & Food Society singles and doubles. some qqualityuality sisidesde in the Sunday section. make fi nals on the back of juniors taking the In Grade 2, Kate Francis’ side has a great has strengthened over recent years, next step in their development. Also in Grade 1, Jessie Tamber’s team will be balance between youth and experience and FinFindlaydlay, Sam BeBertram,rt Will Heffernan, Tom one of the younger sides in the competition Natalie Baic, Lucinda McKillop and the captain We wish all our teams and players the best of will guide the younger girls through with Endeavour Shipbrokers KeiKeigheryghery anandd LLororeenzo Alforque will be looking but should have plenty of upside as the to show continucontinueded improvement for this side luck for the season ahead. season progresses while Adriana Szili’s return aplomb. ttoo be ththerereaboueaboutsts come fi nals time. to the pennant court will come as captain of a Seniors Player of the Year Finals should be a minimum aim for this group young and enthusiastic team that will cause a The club has alalsoso been given a third Grade 1 and from there anything can happen. Chris Brown lot of teams some headaches. sidsidee that will alsalsoo play on Sunday and this will The club would like to acknowledge the givgivee severaseverall yoyoungstersung exposure to the top performance of Michael Groves-Taylor in We wish all our teams and players the best of particularly with increased Member usage Ian Hill The club’s two Grade 2 sides are a fantastic gragradede this winter. Grade 4 Seniors in 2010. luck for the season ahead. 33 Health Club News The likes of LeLewiswis Karapanos, Matthew Michael won the Player of the Year award for Mercedes Benz NicNickels,kels, James ShSheppard, Will Kneale and his section and was accidentally overlooked JohJohnn Meadows wwill be hoping to gain valuable in our article congratulating our other Player expexperienceerience aagainstgains some of the best players of the Year winners in the December issue of in the state and sshouldh be helped through the Courtside. Development CEO - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club season by Grade 1 regulars Michael Wood following the upgrade of our facilities. President - kooyong Lawn tennis Club. and Nicholas Stafford. Well done Michael! Laura McNamara's team Rob McKenzie will play a will be hoping to go back to big role in the development of The Key To Success back in Grade 1 this year. 34 Diary Dates the club's younger players in Montague Cold Storage Grade 1 this season. Women’s Pennant Preview 22 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 23 34 Kooyong's New Website Ozito Industries Zanity 4 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 5 2011 AAMI Classic
Lleyton Hewitt took out the 2011 AAMI Classic in before breaking again to give himself an with a commanding victory over Gael Monfils opportunity to serve for the match. in early January. Davydenko broke back again and this sent the The Australian star, playing the event for the match to a tiebreaker which Hewitt was able first time, had three strong wins over quality to control to win the set and the match and opponents throughout the week to complete move into Saturday’s final. a fantastic warm up for the first Grand Slam of the year. In the second semi final Jurgen Melzer came out firing against Gael Monfils and quickly took Hewitt was extremely satisfied with his the first set 6/2. preparation for the Australian Open, ‘You know, it's as good I could have done. I think Not to be outdone Monfils dominated the the last two weeks I've done everything second set and also won it 6/2 to send the possible for me and I feel like my game's, you match into a deciding set and both players know, where I wanted it to be at,’ he said. had patches of dominance before it went to a tiebreaker. ‘I'm happy with where my game's at and then, you know, ten weeks ago or so when I sat Monfils got the job done in the breaker to set down with Roachie and what we wanted to up a tantalising final with Hewitt which ensured work on and get out of, you know, that training the stands would be packed to the rafters for block I think we've been able to do that so far.’ the final.
The event kicked off with Day One providing In the final match of the day Fernando fans with three amazing tennis matches as the Verdasco and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga played a AAMI Classic began amid fears of several rain pro set and in a very entertaining contest it interruptions. was Verdasco who came out on top 8/6 after breaking early in the set. With just one break in play due to inclement weather, it was the long three set encounters Saturday’s schedule began with a match throughout the day that slowed things down for third place between Jurgen Melzer and as Gael Monfils ran over the top of Fernando Nikolay Davydenko and it was the Austrian Verdasco 4/6 7/6 6/4, Lleyton Hewitt battled who triumphed to end an impressive week at past world number ten Mikhail Youzhny 7/5 the AAMI Classic. 4/6 6/4 and Nikolay Davydenko beat the failing light by just minutes to defeat Tomas Berdych Melzer was too good for Davydenko as he 7/5 3/6 6/3. completed his preparation for the Australian Open with a 7/6 6/2 win. Monfils and Verdasco provided their own highlight reel with some amazing shot making The stage was set for a classic encounter and plenty of laughs along the way in a three between Lleyton Hewitt and Gael Monfils and hour match of epic proportions. it didn’t disappoint.
The final match of the day between Jurgen Hewitt began the final full of confidence and Melzer and Jo Wilfried Tsonga was moved to took an early break but the athletic Frenchman Day Two to provide us with our fourth semi struck back late in the set to force it into a finalist but unfortunately someone forget to tell tiebreaker. the rain to stay away. Hewitt was able to take control of the tiebreak The entire second day’s play was washed out and quickly had the first set in the bag as he and plans were made for Melzer and Tsonga looked to close out the match in straight sets. Hewitt to play a pro-set to decide who would move into the semi final later in the day and it was Monfils started the second set in impressive a tight battle until they reached six games all fashion and quickly established a 3/1 lead but and Melzer produced two perfect games to Hewitt, always the fighter, reeled off the next clinch the set. five games to win his first title here at Kooyong 7/6 6/3. Strikes This moved him into the semi final with Gael Monfils to be played after Lleyton Hewitt and The crowd was also entertained after the Nikolay Davydenko battled it out for the first final with two brilliant legends’ matches as spot in the final. Pat Cash overcame Mikael Pernfors 7/6 to again taste victory in a rematch of the 1986 Hewitt and Davydenko looked evenly matched Davis Cup final while Henri Leconte and Mats early on but as the set went on Hewitt began Wilander won a very humorous match against to assert his ascendency on the match and Mansour Bahrami and John Fitzgerald 7/6. won three straight games to take the set 6/3. Despite the rain it was another fantastic week He quickly jumped out to an early lead in the of tennis at Kooyong and we look forward to second set but Davydenko reeled him back another world class event in 2012. GOLDAt First Attempt 6 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 2011 Club Championships 2011 Club Championships
The mantle was passed to and then he moved into the semi final and a With the match levelled at a set all and things Rabinovich had comfortably accounted for Olivia In the Men’s and Women’s Open Doubles we Despite finishing under lights on the en tout two new champions in 2011 meeting with Matthew Coghlan after a straight sets running all his way, Bidmeade pushed for the Green and then defeated Hannah Arnold 6/3 saw polar opposite events as David Bidmeade cas courts it was the younger James Sheppard, as rain interupted the Club win over Sam Bertram 6/2 6/3. finish line and comfortably won his first singles 6/4 before receiving a walkover from the injured took out his second title when he joined forces seeded two, who came out on top in a classic ChampionshipsT for the first time in around title at the club with a 1/6 6/2 6/2 victory. Adriana Szili in the semi final and seemed to with Rob McKenzie to defeat the Byrnes brothers, final 5/7 7/5 7/5. five years. In the bottom half of the draw Daniel Byrnes and be full of confidence going into the final but Daniel and Nathan, in a fantastic match 3/6 Matthew Carroll rolled through their matches with In the women’s event it became a battle of wills as unfortunately she was outplayed on the day. 6/3 6/1 while Laura Rabinovich and Laura It was also fantastic to see so many juniors taking David Bidmeade broke through to win his first relative ease to setup a classic semi final with several players dropped out with injury and others Vickers came out and played solid grass court McNamara won without hitting a ball after part in the Under 12, 14 and 16 events. The singles title to complete the triple crown while straight sets wins in the quarterfinals over Matthew were upset by lower ranked opponents but the tennis and looked to be the more assured of the Adriana Szili was forced to pull out of the event standard being set by our juniors continues to rise Sophie Vickers used the experience of reaching Nickels and Ricky Robertson respectively. Bairnsdale’s Sophie Vickers prevailed. two players as she raced through the first set 6/3. after injuring her abdominals. as they develop through the club. last year’s final to go one step further in what could be her last attempt with College tennis in The semi finals served up two fantastic encounters With the top seed, Kate Antosik, unable to play the The second set saw more of the same as Vickers The Open Mixed Doubles saw a fantastic final & a Other notable wins included the double by America on the horizon. as Bidmeade fought it out with the wily veteran in third weekend of the event and the second seed, continued the onslaught to cruise through to win glimpse into the future as David Bidmeade & Molly Rowan McNamee as he teamed with his dad, Coghlan and Byrnes had to overcome both injuries Laura McNamara, upset in the first round the her first Open Singles title 6/3 6/0. Polak played Matthew Carroll and Destanee Aiava. Paul, to win the A Grade Doubles and then Although both have been around the club for and a pumped up Carroll. draw opened up for several of the club’s emerging Bidmeade, together with Polak, again saluted 6/2 followed it up to win the Under 16 Singles. several years, in David’s case ten years, this was an youngsers to take the limelight. Vickers also added her third consecutive Under 6/2 to complete his triple crown but it was a real opportunity they both wanted to grasp. As Bidmeade got the job done in a close tussle 21 Singles title to her trophy cabinet when she treat to see the talented ten year old, Destanee Rob Dalton played a classic final in the A Grade with Coghlan 7/6 6/3, Carroll had the early running Vickers easily accounted for Kaitlin Familari and later defeated very promising junior and new Aiava, showing no signs of backing down against Singles against the fashion conscious Committee The men’s draw opened up with Jay Salter against Byrnes and looked like causing the upset Grace Primikyrlidis in the quarter and semi finals to scholarship holder Isabella Beischer 4/6 7/6 6/1 her older and stronger opponents and we’re sure member Campbell Dickinson and eventually won out injured and unable to defend his title but the second seed fought back into the match to setup a meeting with Laura Rabinovich in the final. in a very tough battle. to see plenty more of her in the future. 6/7 7/5 6/1 while David Stevens continued his while runner up from the past few years, level it a set all. march through the grades by winning the B Grade Paul Arber, was also out of the running due In the Under 21 Boy’s Singles we saw all of the singles after winning the C Grade in 2010. to work commitments. The final set saw just one break of serve despite club’s best juniors come out in search of a win in plenty of opportunities presenting themselves the Pat Cash Cup and three of the top four seeds One of the club’s youngest and newest Several juniors showed they had made significant and Byrnes took his chance to advance to the made it through to the semi finals before the top members, Vivian Fidantsis, also took out the steps towards closing the gap between the top final 3/6 6/3 6/4 amid doubts on his ability to two seeds, Nick Stafford and James Sheppard, double when she won the C Grade Ladies players at the club and the next rung but the top return to the court. slugged it out in the final. Singles title and then followed it up to four seeds still advanced to the semi finals. comfortably win the Under 14 Girl’s Singles. Byrnes came out firing in the first set of the final Sam Bertram, Mitch Burman, Ricky Robertson, Will to go ahead 6/1 as the expectations looked like Congratulations to all of the 440 members Kneale, James Sheppard, Matthew Nickels and weighing Bidmeade down but it became a mere who took part in another fantastic Club John Meadows showed they should be capable of speedhump as the top seed worked his way back Championships and we look forward to another big things in 2011. into the match and grew in confidence throughout great event in 2012. the second set. But it was Bidmeade, the top seed, who was favoured to take the vacant crown and he looked focussed from the first round as he easily disposed of improving youngster Edin Zecevic 6/0 6/0
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8 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 9 TENNIS NEWS 2011 Club Championships Foundation Dinner AIS Selection For Rising Stars
2011 Club Championships Winners List Several of the club’s rising stars were rewarded for their continued development over the past twelve months with selection Men’s Open Singles Men’s B Grade Singles B Grade Mixed Doubles into the 2011 Australian Institute of David Bidmeade 1/6 6/2 6/2 David Stevens 7/5 7/5 Campbell Sorell/Bridget Laird 6/3 6/3 Sport program.
Men’s B Grade Doubles Men’s Open Doubles C Grade Mixed Doubles More than 120 members and guests gathered who was a key force behind the establishment Sally Peers and Andrew Whittington retained David Bidmeade/Rob McKenzie Bryce Mitchelson/Scott Donnellan Ben Righetti/Stephanie Daly 6/3 7/5 in the Kooyong Room for the Kooyong of the Foundation. their spots for the coming year while Belinda 3/6 6/3 6/1 3/6 6/1 6/4 Woolcock was selected for the first time. Foundation’s first fund-raising dinner on the D Grade Mixed Doubles Ladies’ B Grade Singles night of the Australian Men’s Open Final. “These scholarships provide talented Ladies’ Open Singles Michael Van Dort/Karen Corry 6/2 6/4 All three have taken huge strides in their Sophie Vickers 6/3 6/0 Kerin Tulloch 6/2 6/3 and deserving young players with club development and will be looking to continue Junior Boy’s Singles U/21 membership, coaching and other support to Ladies’ B Grade Doubles They were entertained by the wit and Ladies’ Open Doubles James Sheppard 5/7 7/5 7/5 assist them to develop their game. that under the watchful eyes of the coaches Kris Tulloch/Caroline Venn charm of the guest of honor, Evonne at the AIS. Laura McNamara/Laura Rabinovich 6/3 4/6 6/4 Goolagong Cawley, who spoke of the W/O Junior Girl’s Singles U/21 “It is certainly bearing fruit. In recent years, 25 Sophie Vickers 4/6 7/6 6/1 highlights of her career and provided expert Sally will turn 20 later this year and has a Men’s C Grade Singles commentary on the televised battle at Rod of the Kooyong youngsters have played in the Men’s 50 & Over Singles Henry Dick 6/1 6/1 qualifying or main draw of the Australian Junior current singles ranking of 161 in the world Dennis Maddern 6/3 6/3 U/12 Boy’s Singles Laver Arena between Novak Djokovic and Open and 11 have played qualifiers or main after several breakout performances including Thomas McKay 6/1 6/1 Andy Murray. Men’s C Grade Doubles draw in the Open itself. This year we had 13 qualifying for the US Open and reaching the Men’s 50 & Over Doubles Austen Diggle/Chris Harris in the Junior Open and four in the main event. second round where she met Kim Clijsters. Graeme Heath/Eddie Myers 6/2 5/7 6/0 U/12 Girls Singles Greeting the guests, Foundation Chairman She also reached the second round of the 4/6 6/2 6/2 Erin Ronge 6/2 6/2 I doubt that any other tennis club in the world Peter Quinn revealed that since it was Brisbane International by defeating Alisa Ladies C Grade Singles could claim results like that.” formally established in April 2002, the Ladies 50 & Over Singles Vivian Fidantsis 6/2 6/0 U/14 Boy’s Singles Kleybanova in the first round. Kerin Tulloch 6/3 6/3 Aaden Hughes 6/4 7/5 Kooyong Foundation had raised around Peter also reported that two nights earlier, at Ladies C Grade Doubles half a million dollars, all of it going directly to Melbourne Park, one of the talented young Andrew continues to rise up the junior Sally Potter/Edwina Vesely Ladies 50 & Over Doubles U/14 Girls Singles Foundation projects. Kooyong players, Andrew Whittington, teamed rankings and currently sits at number 12 in 2/6 6/2 6/2 Lou Griffith/Lea Whyte Vivian Fidantsis 6/0 6/1 up with Ben Wagland to contest the final of the world. 6/1 2/6 6/2 Men’s D Grad e Singles “As you walked into the clubhouse tonight the Boys’ Doubles. They were runners-up but U/14 Boys Doubles you could see some of those projects -- the He recently won his first ATP points on the Men’s 60 & Over Doubles Brett Watson 7/6 7/5 Kipp Davenport/Januz Zecevic both are seen to have bright futures. historical displays that are now an integral Men’s Tour when he lost to Michael Look Don Heath/Barry Evans 6/2 6/2 Men’s D Grade Doubles in the quarterfinals in Mildura and has since 6/4 4/6 6/0 part of the new $12 million clubhouse Andrew joined the Kooyong program at the Nicholas Cox/Richard Hanson followed that up by winning the 17th Sarawak U/14 Girls Doubles development,” he said. age of 12 and has been climbing steadily up 6/3 6/3 Men’s 100 & Over Doubles Alexandra Bailey/Madeleine Bailey the world junior rankings, particularly in doubles Chief Minister’s Cup in Malaysia on the ITF Graeme Heath/Peter Owen 4/6 6/2 6/4 “Famous players have donated trophies and where he is rated at or near the top in the world. Junior Tour. Ladies D Grade Singles 4/6 6/3 6/4 Jane Lennon 7/5 6/2 other memorabilia from their careers and U/16 Boys Singles Foundation sponsors have purchased other Peter also reminded the diners of another A big year could be on the cards as Andrew Men’s A Grade Singles Rowan McNamee 6/2 6/4 competes in the Junior Grand Slams and Ladies D Grade Doubles items for the collection. This is our way of Foundation success story, that of the Rob Dalton 6/7 7/5 6/1 Karen Corry/Julia Griffiths very promising Sally Peers. She won the continues his transition into the senior ranks. Under 16 Boy’s Doubles recognising and preserving the past.” Wimbledon Junior Doubles title in 2009, Men’s A Grade Doubles Open Mixed Doubles Kebbie Kirkcaldie-Bowell/ qualified at the 2010 US Open and played Kim Belinda Woolcock begins her first year in Paul McNamee/Rowan McNamee David Bidmeade/Molly Polak Sebastian Loader-Oliver the AIS program with the potential to develop 6/2 3/6 6/0 6/2 6/2 4/6 6/4 6/3 Peter also drew attention to Clijsters in the second round. She reached the Foundation’s other major the quarter finals of the mixed doubles at this exponentially after a very successful end year’s Australian Open, and gained a career to 2010. activity, developing future players high world ranking of 151. through a range of programs Having recently turned 16, Belinda’s run at the On a lighter note, Peter referred to the 18’s National titles in December ended at the to nurture young talent with current trend of top players being surrounded hands of top seed Sophie Letcher and also financial and other support. by advisers and mentors, working out losing a close final in the doubles playing with sophisticated tactical plans for their matches. Stefani Stojic. He contrasted this with the laid-back style of “Each year the Foundation sponsors Australian champion Pat Rafter who opted for She followed that up with several strong tournaments – cups named after Alicia Molik, a very simple game plan: First to the net, first performances against quality opposition in Wayne Arthurs and Frank Sedgman – for to the pub! the Australian Open Wildcard Playoff and will youngsters in age groups 10, 11 and 12,” be looking forward to a huge year on the ITF he said. Funds raised from the dinner will be used to Junior Tour. support the junior coaching programs and the “Another addition to the development program on-going acquisition of suitable memorabilia The Club wishes to congratulate all three and is the John Fitzgerald Kooyong Scholarship, for the Australian Tennis Museum displays in will continue to follow their progress throughout named for the distinguished club member, the clubhouse. the year.
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he last few months have been a busy time for juniors playing the National Titles as part of the T Optus Junior Tour and several Kooyong scholarship holders have performed extremely well. Juniors Kooyong’s Brigitte Beck defeated her fellow Kooyong scholarship holder and close friend Annabelle Andrinopoulos to win the Optus 14’s singles title at the Successful December Showdown at Melbourne Park.
Both girls had earlier helped Victoria reach the final of the 14’s Teams event and were full of confidence going into At National the tournament.
Beck, seeded three, had beaten the top seed, Lynne Hoang, convincingly in the semi final while Andrinopoulos had to Titles fight her way past the second seeded Andrea Dikosavljevic in three tight sets in her semi final.
The first set was all one way traffic in the final as Beck won six consecutive games to take the first set to love and she then continued to pile on the pressure early in the second set before Andrinopoulos fought her way into the match by breaking Beck to take a 4/3 lead.
Beck then won three consecutive games to take the set, match and title by winning 6/0 6/4.
In the boy’s 14’s event Kooyong’s two bottom aged stars, Marc Polmans and Omar Jasika, made runs deep into the tournament before being beaten by higher seeded opponents.
The boys joined forces with Daniel Guccione the week before to win the 14’s Teams event for Victoria and continued that form throughout the week.
Polmans run came to an end in the quarterfinals at the hands of top seed Brad Mousley while Jasika lost a tight three set encounter with the fifth seeded Matthew Tanza.
Both boys also made the semi finals in the doubles with their respective partners while in the girl’s doubles Brigitte Beck made the semi finals.
The Optus Junior Tour then moved its attention to the grass court Nationals last month as Omar Jasika defeated fellow Victorian Socrates Tsoronis to win the 14’s singles final at the National Grasscourt Championships in Mildura.
Jasika, the sixth seed, was in brilliant form all week only The dropping one set on his way to a straight sets victory 6/3 6/4 in the final. Wayne Jasika also teamed with Kooyong’s Daniel Nolan to make the semifinal of the doubles event.
Kooyong’s Marc Polmans had a fantastic tournament by Arthurs reaching the semifinal of the singles and the final in the doubles while Ned Whittaker reached the round of 16 in the Cup singles and quarterfinals of the doubles. In the girl’s 14’s event Kooyong had two girls make it through to the semifinals with both Isabelle Wallace and Annabelle Andrinopoulos reaching the last four. The Kooyong Foundation, in conjunction with The singles were split between the two sides These two girls also teamed up to make the semifinal of the AAMI, again gave their full support to the Wayne as Josh Griffin and Elle Zafiridis grabbed wins doubles where they went down in two very tight sets to the Arthurs Cup played at Kooyong last December. for Eastern Region while Marcus Stathos and eventual champions, Lizette Cabrera and Olivia Tjandramulia. Alexia Zappone won their respective matches The Tennis Victoria run mixed event for kids aged for North Suburban. 10 and under is a wonderful opportunity for kids In the 12’s boy’s singles it was Kooyong’s Richard Yang, from all over Victoria to represent their metropolitan Only two games separated the two going into the seeded 10, who made a brave run to the final before losing Association or country region at the ‘Spiritual Home mixed doubles and North Suburban put themselves a very tight final to Alexei Popyrin 7/5 7/6. of Australian Tennis’. in front when Stathos and Peta Valos defeated Chase Ferguson also had a wonderful event by making it She also made it through to the quarterfinals of the doubles Griffin and Zafiridis 6/3. 14 teams of talented youngsters came together through to the quarterfinals in the singles and then winning with her partner, Aleksa Cveticanin, before losing a tight at Kooyong to compete for the coveted trophy. The final rubber was a gripping contest as North the doubles as the top seed with his partner Max Purcell. match in the third set match tiebreaker. Suburban’s Mason Naumovski and Alexia Zappone Above: Brigitte Beck won her Played over two days, the final came down Still just ten years of age, Destanee is one to keep an eye on edged out Eastern Region’s Jackson Bruce-Tennant Another of Kooyong’s rising stars, Destanee Aiava, made first National title at Melbourne in the coming years. to the two mixed doubles rubbers as North and Jasmin Starr 7/5 to clinch the title. a strong run through the 12’s singles before losing in the Park in December. Suburban Junior Tennis Association aimed quarterfinals as the top seed. to repeat their victory from 2009 but this time It was another fantastic event and one enjoyed Congratulations to all the Kooyong scholarship holders on Inset: Omar Jasika (far right) won against Eastern Region Tennis. immensely by all the kids involved. Destanee won the first set but was unable to stop Nicole their performances during the National titles over the past the 14's National Grasscourt title Kraemer as she won the match 3/6 6/1 6/1. few months and we wish them luck for the year ahead. in Mildura recently.
12 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 13 RECIPROCAL NEWS KOOYONG NEWS
ompleting a move to Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts from Archives downtown Boston’s medical district in 1922, the club has played an important role in the & Research growthC of tennis through hosting national and international tournaments and the prominence Centre of its players and leaders. The Club is grateful for the following Some of the most memorable events in tennis donations received since the December history occurred there, including the U.S. Pro Courtside: A Tennis Miscellany, and Tennis Tournament from 1964 to 1999, which drew Anecdotes and Sketches (Michael P Garnett); virtually every top male tennis player in the Tennis– Its history and its description, world--Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall, Pancho introductory essay by Edouard Fournier Gonzales, and Bjorn Borg, to name a few. (Richard Travers); LTAA Official Program of the 1956 Davis Cup Challenge Round (Ray The U.S. Pro Tournament exposed tennis to wide national audiences as the first the Longwood Lopez); glass plate photo of young man in professional tournament played with a full 1920s tennis attire (John Dean); collection television schedule, enlivened by commentary of Australian Open Programs (Denis Toner), from tennis commentator and long-time memorabilia of Pearl Stewart, Victorian Longwood member, Bud Collins. Cricket Club Ladies Singles Champion 1912 & 1914 (Andrew Stewart). Among many significant events, Arthur Ashe’s 1968 victory in the only National Amateur Photo of Rodney Heath, singles champion Championship played at Longwood remains a of the inaugural Australian Tennis one of the game’s great historical moments. One of the world’s oldest tennis clubs, the Longwood Cricket Championships held in 1905 at the Ashe’s win broke the colour barrier for the Club began its transition from the sport of cricket to tennis Warehousemen’s Cricket Ground (later the sport at a pivotal time in U.S. social history, Albert Ground). From the Pearl Stewart and he went on to win the professional when the club added its first lawn tennis court in 1878. collection. championship later that year for an unprecedented double crown. The bucolic setting also features three Please contact KLTC prior to your departure Norman Marshall swimming pools, indoor and outdoor dining from Melbourne to make arrangements for a Club archivist Today the club has 900 members playing facilities, a comfortable clubhouse with letter of introduction for any clubs you intend all levels of tennis and participating in its renowned front porch, and extraordinary to visit. a wide range of social activities for adults landscaping. and children in a season from April This enables us to advise the reciprocal club through November. Longwood has always been a club for its of your visit in advance to ensure they are members who share enjoyment of its present prepared for your arrival. We can also provide The club now has 44 courts, 25 grass and 19 facilities and community and appreciate its you with an information sheet detailing the Har-Tru clay, in its scenic ten acres. tennis history. club’s facilities and services. Commercial Property Vendor Advocates
The accolades continue to roll in for Kooyong’s head coach Glenn Busby after he was recently Australian rewarded for his outstanding results with the Australian Seniors Player of the Year for Seniors 2010. Glenn won the World Championships in Mexico and the European Championships in Germany while also capturing the Austrian, Croatian and Australian singles titles. He Player finished a busy year with the Douglas S McKinnon world number 1 ranking in the CPP AAPI (Val & Econ) MAICD MRICS Dip Vals (RMIT) Certified Practising Valuer Lic Estate Agent Cert Bus (Real Estate) 50 and over age group. Glenn also won the 55 and over event at the recent Victorian Of The Seniors Championships held at Kooyong.
Congratulations on another Year wonderful achievement!
14 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 KOOYONG NEWS rowing her way to success Lea Partridge proudly wears the 6 medals won at the Pan Pacific Masters Games held in Queensland late last year.
Rowing in double sculls, fours, quads and eights over a thousand metre course was a difficult assignment, especially in a violent cross wind, but a very rewarding few days. • Self Managed Super Funds Back in Melbourne, she competed in the grueling 4.5 kilometre (MFA P/L Centre of Exellence) Melbourne Head, winning the division in a Scotch Cardinals Mixed Eight. Masters rowing has grown exponentially over the last fifteen years, • Tax-effective strategies with women taking up the sport in great numbers. • Wealth Creation Many are now in training for the National Masters Championships to be held on a very chilly Lake Barrington in Tasmania in June. • Investments Next year, the World Masters will be held in Italy, four years after the Sydney Worlds, and Lea hopes to be fit enough to defend her gold medal • Accounting/Tax won at Penrith, on the Olympic course, along with her crew members. Lea attributes her success to a year round training program with • Insurance hours spent in boats complemented by ergo and gym work. • Employer Super She praises the brilliant facilities at Kooyong where amateur athletes of all ages can pursue exercise and keep active in order to accept the • Superannuation challenges of sport and life. • Retirement Planning • Redundancy Planning Victorian Seniors Tennis Championships • Loans • Property Investment A wonderful way to end a career. A Centre of Investment Forty two years ago, in 1969, Naoki Mizuno came to the Australian Open Tennis Championships at Kooyong as a hitting partner for the & Accounting Excellence 18 year old Fumitaka Nakano who is the son of Fumiteru Nakano, a member of Japan’s Davis Cup teams dating back as far as 1937 when the United States of America, led by Don Budge, defeated Japan 5/0 in the first round of the American Zone in San Francisco. for Sports People At that time Naoki made up his mind that one day he would return to Kooyong again. Since then he has travelled around the world playing tennis at many prestigious clubs. In 1995 Naoki met Ray FitzGerald, the then President of Tennis Seniors Victoria and a current member of Kooyong, when they played off for the Fiji Seniors Singles title at the Denarau Tennis Club. From that time they became firm friends, meeting and playing together in several Australian Tennis Seniors Championships in various states throughout Australia. With the Victorian Tennis Seniors Championships returning to Maddern Financial Advisers P/L Kooyong in 2011, Naoki saw the chance to return and play at the club Private Client Service where his tennis began all those years before. T: (03) 9 999 7200 At 79 years of age his comment was, ‘Now I am satisfied, my tennis F: (03) 9 822 7580 began at Kooyong and it will finish at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. I am very happy. I love Australian tennis players especially those at Kooyong,’ he said. Suite 240, 29 Milton Pde, These comments are praise indeed for our club seeing Naoki has Malvern Victoria 3144 been Vice President of the Kyoto Tennis Association for 15 years and Dr. Dennis J. Maddern President of the Uji Tennis Association for 30 years. www.maddernfinancial.com.au Founder & Executive Chairman This is apart from him being a leading player in his age group both www.maddern.com.au in Japan and overseas during the years outlined above. Maddern Financial Advisers P/L B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D, ADFS(FP)., FChFP., CFS., CIP., SSA™
16 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 AROUND THE CLUB
A pleasant weekend awaits you in the T H E Winter Garden or on the Terraces R A C Q U E T overlooking the tennis courts. A choice of continental or fully cooked breakfast is available from 9am to 11am CLUB on Saturdays and Sundays.
Choices include bircher muesli with King Island vanilla yoghurt, fresh fruit or for the full breakfast of potato rosti with poached eggs, smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce.
With a selection of other dishes, pastries, juices, coffee and tea, the Kooyong BREAKFAST weekend breakfast can provide the perfect start to the day. AT KO OYO N G
Following the successful introduction of a set price lunch menu, Executive Chef, Chris Goulding and Food & Beverage Manager, Patrice Renaudin invite you to bring family, friends or business colleagues to enjoy the comforts of the Racquet Club.
The comfortable surrounds of the Racquet Club are the ideal location for casual dining or special occasions.
Among the options available every day for lunch are two and three course set price menus with a complimentary glass of wine and coffee to finish.
Members may also consider the private dining room available in the Racquet Club for that larger group special event. Speak to Patrice about this unique opportunity to enjoy the club and its fine food and matching wines.
Phone the Club on 9822 3333 to make your booking.
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Dress Code On occasions, some Members and guests c. Tennis shoes shall be predominantly g. Tracksuits, jumpers and vests made for iii. No sporting or gymnasium attire is Members are reminded to exercise area. Fortunately, the good efforts have failed to meet the Club’s dress code white in colour. tennis are permitted. permitted. requirements resulting in them being removed care securing all valuables when using of Members and staff resulted in from the courts or refused service in the d. Tennis shoes shall be those designed h. No member or guest shall play tennis b. The Hopman Bistro, BBQ Terrace and the Club. the apprehension of the person and whilst wearing football, running, jogging, clubhouse. It is necessary to issue a reminder for tennis. Any shoe that is likely to cause Member’s Bar: subsequent police action. cycling, board, Bermuda, boxer, cargo, The club provides security around the of the dress code, to avoid further breaches. damage to the surface of a tennis court It is noted that failure to comply will result in golf or walk shorts or leotards. i. Neat casual clothing or correct tennis Club but Members must take care and Members are urged to exercise due care shall not be worn. In particular, no shoe exercise responsibility in respect to and make use of the security lockers to action being taken to ensure the standards of i. No advertising or lettering is to be visible the Club are maintained. with a ripple or studded sole or with personal belongings. avoid issues occurring. It is also strongly on clothing excepting for the official KLTC attire shall be worn. a raised heel shall be worn. Shoes recommended that no valuables be left in Tennis Courts logo or a manufacturer’s logo. A theft recently occurred when a designed for running, jogging or cricket ii. Male members and guests shall wear motor vehicles, as this creates member left valuables in an unsecured a. All members and their guests should shall not be worn. Dining and Hospitality Areas a shirt with a collar. a temptation for thieves. wear predominantly white, approved e. Male members and guests shall wear a a. The Racquet Club, The Kooyong Room tennis attire when playing on the Club iii. No caps or men’s hats, men’s shirt with a collar and sleeves. and Seminar Rooms courts, although some coloured sandals or garments with advertising approved tennis attire is permitted. f. Leggings and compression clothing i. Smart Casual clothing shall be worn. motifs (except as approved for tennis or squash clothing) are (including bicycle shorts and skins) may ii. Male members and guests shall wear Securing of Valuables b. White socks shall be worn whilst permitted anywhere in the Clubhouse. playing tennis. only be worn under approved tennis attire. a shirt with a collar.
20 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 21 TENNIS NEWS
Men’s Pennant Preview The development of women’s tennis at the club has continued to grow over the past few years and our teams find themselves in a Big Year Ahead very fortunate position for the upcoming season.
The younger girls within the club continue to mix of youth and experience and with Kate For Junior Stars develop and together with a little help from Francis and Sophie Grumley looking after our more experienced players they should these teams they are sure to be around the continue that rapid improvement. mark when the finals roll around.
The winds of change are sweeping through the men’s Growth from girls like Belinda Woolcock, In Grade 3 the club is excited to see how pennant teams at Kooyong as a large group of talented Molly Polak, Ashleigh Capannolo, Laura some of the club’s brightest prospects Rabinovich, Jessie Tamber, Isabelle Wallace, perform as they continue their development in youngsters push their claims for a spot in the Club’s top teams. Sophie Vickers, Brigitte Beck and Annabelle our two sides. Andrinopoulos has ensured the club can continue to blood more youngsters in the top Daphne Mantzanidis, Sara Kyriazopoulos, grade of tennis in the state. Vivian Fidantsis, Samyuktha Rajagopalan and The upcoming pennant season will give this The Club will also field some very capable Stephanie Serafidis will be hoping to build their group a great chance to show their wares as teams in Grade 3, 4, 5 and 6 and will also see The new pennant season will see the club pennant records in what will be a challenging they continue their rapid development. several developing teams in the lower grades. attempt to bring through the next group of grade for these young stars of the future. young girls who hope to show what they can This depth will put pressure on the incumbents Juniors like Justyn Levin, Daniel Nolan, Daniel do at the highest level and stake their claim The club will also field one team in Grade 5 to hold their spots through performances Nickels, Caleb Boland, Simo Rikalo, Chase for a spot in the Premier League season to be that will help to transition some of our junior worthy of their positions within the club and Ferguson, Ned Whittaker, Billy Friend, Dexter played later in the year. players into the senior ranks. can only be healthy for everyone involved. Bonet, Aaden Hughes, Will Nichols, Richard Laura McNamara’s Grade 1 side will go Alexandra Meadows, Cindy Tamber and Matthew Carroll’s Grade 1 side will go into the Yang, Antony Guan and Michael Commings will into new season hoping to emulate their Peta Valos are just a few of the girls who season as the defending champions and must continue their development together in 2011. 2010 victory after a long and arduous finals will continue to gain experience in Victoria’s surely be favoured to repeat the dose in 2011 All of these talented youngsters will continue campaign and are definitely capable of strongest club competition. despite the senior players, Matthew Coghlan, to benefit from exposure to senior tennis in a achieving the ultimate again. Anthony Zafiris and Carroll, hoping to take more Angela Woodruff’s Grade 6 side will also team oriented environment. of a backseat this season. The addition of Karen Kleverlaan will enhance represent the club again in 2011. In the Seniors’ competition, the club will field 6 their chances but they will come across plenty The addition of Ricky Robertson, Marc Teams to watch: Back to back is easier of competition from within their own club as Polmans and Omar Jasika, the recent teams on Saturday afternoons with both Chris said than done in Tennis Victoria’s Pennant well as outside of it. Under 14 National Grasscourt Champion, Straford and Graeme Heath’s teams playing competition and the cards have to fall your in Grade 1. to the already established Mitch Burman Kate Antosik’s first venture onto the Victorian way but Laura McNamara’s team has all the should provide this side with an injection of attributes to have them on the right track in Teams to watch: Matthew Carroll’s Grade 1 pennant scene will see her captain a side enthusiasm as they strive to stay ahead of Grade 1. side is talented enough to follow up their win with plenty of talent at her disposal including the field. Molly Polak, Bryanna Fisers and current Club from last season but the interest will be in Kate Antosik’s Grade 1 side has great Champion Sophie Vickers. Matthew Findlay’s Grade 1 side will be hoping their younger players and how they develop depth and should pose a huge threat in this to improve on a tough year for a young side in throughout the season. This is another side that has the experience to competition and will hopefully still be firing 2010 and the experience of David Bidmeade compete with the best Grade 1 sides in both when the finals roll around. There are also several teams with the ability to and Rob McKenzie will help them against singles and doubles. some quality sides in the Sunday section. make finals on the back of juniors taking the In Grade 2, Kate Francis’ side has a great next step in their development. Also in Grade 1, Jessie Tamber’s team will be balance between youth and experience and Findlay, Sam Bertram, Will Heffernan, Tom one of the younger sides in the competition Natalie Baic, Lucinda McKillop and the captain Keighery and Lorenzo Alforque will be looking We wish all our teams and players the best of but should have plenty of upside as the will guide the younger girls through with to show continued improvement for this side luck for the season ahead. season progresses while Adriana Szili’s return aplomb. to be thereabouts come finals time. to the pennant court will come as captain of a Seniors Player of the Year Finals should be a minimum aim for this group young and enthusiastic team that will cause a The club has also been given a third Grade 1 and from there anything can happen. lot of teams some headaches. side that will also play on Sunday and this will The club would like to acknowledge the performance of Michael Groves-Taylor in We wish all our teams and players the best of give several youngsters exposure to the top The club’s two Grade 2 sides are a fantastic grade this winter. Grade 4 Seniors in 2010. luck for the season ahead.
The likes of Lewis Karapanos, Matthew Michael won the Player of the Year award for Nickels, James Sheppard, Will Kneale and his section and was accidentally overlooked John Meadows will be hoping to gain valuable in our article congratulating our other Player experience against some of the best players of the Year winners in the December issue of in the state and should be helped through the Courtside. Development season by Grade 1 regulars Michael Wood and Nicholas Stafford. Well done Michael! Laura McNamara's team Rob McKenzie will play a will be hoping to go back to big role in the development of The Key To Success back in Grade 1 this year. the club's younger players in Grade 1 this season. Women’s Pennant Preview
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The Club’s junior teams have gone through a In Section 5 Callum Bennett is leading his side from substantial change in the past few months as a the front and they look likely to be one of the top large group of our juniors began the transition from contenders as they sit just half a point off top spot Saturday morning to Sunday morning competition. while Jonathon Leggo’s team is currently in seventh spot on the ladder in the same section. With that comes the issue of having to re-establish themselves through their results in Sarah Shellard’s Section 7 team is well and truly the new competition. in contention for a finals spot as they sit just three points outside the top four of a very even section. Despite several teams being downgraded by the Association at the beginning of the season, most In Section 8, Kooyong has three teams and two of our players have put themselves in a fantastic of them currently sit in the top two positions on position by winning most of their matches to the ladder. NAME: Sophie Vickers NAME: William Kneale challenge their grading. Henry Marcel’s team is aiming to make a AGE: 18 GRADE: 1 PLAY L/H OR R/H: LH AUSTRALIAN RANKING: 235 AGE: 16 GRADE: 1 PLAY L/H OR R/H: LH AUSTRALIAN RANKING: 386 These teams look likely to make the finals and will quick transition through the grades after being be a huge chance to win their respective sections downgraded by the Association and they look to Tennis achievements: Tennis achievements: and make an instant jump up through the grades be the clear favourites for the pennant at this stage Winning the Club Championships here at Kooyong recently was obviously Made 2011 Pizzey Cup team. Final of 14/U Victorian Schoolboys. Semi Final for the July to December season. while Erin Ronge’s team is thinking along similar a big achievement for me. Being a member of the Victorian Secondary of Victorian Junior Hardcourts First Tennis team at Scotch Collegein year 7. lines as they battle to hold off the chasing pack. On Saturday morning in Section 1, Sam Barnett’s Schools Team to win the Australian Championships (Pizzey Cup) has also team is currently in second position on the ladder Lachlan Goller’s Section 8 team sits in seventh been a highlight of my tennis. Most admired sportsperson/why? while Corey Pabt’s team sits in fourth position just position on the ladder at this stage but has had David Ferrer. His fitness and on court consistency is unbelievable. one point back. some encouraging results early in the season. Most admired sportsperson/why? Greatest influence on tennis career/why? Also in Section 1, Madeleine Bailey’s team sits just In Section 10, Alex Main’s team was another to suffer Roger Federer, not only for his amazing on-court achievements but also for My parents. They drive me everywhere and I always have their full support. outside the top four in their first season in the top through being downgraded but they have bounced the way he conducts himself off the court. His super talent and demeanour section and look like they can compete with the best back to win the majority of their matches and make him a great player to watch. Greatest sporting moment witnessed? give this team plenty of confidence as the season sides on Saturday morning. currently sit on top of the ladder. 2005 AFL Grand final. Leo Barry’s mark to win Sydney the flag was inspirational. progresses while Martin Kaminsky’s team is currently In Section 2, Natalie Ronge’s team sits on top of in sixth spot but with a full team at their disposal Amy White’s Section 12 team has started the season Greatest influence on tennis career/why? What goals have you set for yourself in tennis? could cause problems for any of the top sides. the ladder and seems to be a class above the other well and looks to be capable of playing finals. They My parents have been the greatest supporters of my tennis over the To play the highest level of tennis that I can and to enjoy it. teams in this section while Zoe Potter and Francesca currently hold down fourth spot on the ladder. In Section 2 Hugh Davenport’s team is making a years. Living such a distance from Melbourne make it hard to play all the Jones’ teams sit in fourth and fifth respectively. charge for the pennant as they sit confidently in first In Section 14 and 15 the club has several teams tournaments and competitions available, but my parents have been the What do you enjoy most about pennant tennis? On Sunday morning the club is fielding two sides place on the ladder while James Anderson’s team is of young kids learning the ropes of competition best; taking me to Melbourne and wherever else week after week and The different people that you get to meet and play against week in week out. in Section 1 for the first time in several years and in eighth but just four points shy of fifth position. tennis and they continue to develop as the season supporting what I’ve wanted to do. at the moment Scott Kaiser’s team is well placed progresses. If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? Cindy Tamber’s Section 3 team currently sits in approaching the half way point in the season. Definately playing some sort of sport, probably AFL. sixth position on the ladder but is well and truly in We wish all our teams the best of luck for the Greatest sporting moment witnessed? Sitting in third spot on the ladder at the moment will the hunt for a finals spot with 8 rounds remaining. remainder of the season and into the finals. Being present at last year’s AFL grand final replay was awesome. Although I What do you do outside tennis? don’t barrack for either team, both the atmosphere and game was amazing. I like to relax and spend time with friends when I’m off the court.
How much time do you spend developing your tennis each week? What goals have you set for yourself in tennis? A fantastic day was had by all at the Usually 20 hours a week. Currently I am trying to obtain a scholarship to a US college to pursue both CorriLee Foundation Charity Tennis Day held at Kooyong last December. my tennis and education. So if successful in doing this, I aim to play tennis Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? at as high of a level as possible for a number of years. Not having much time for other things like school work and a social life. The event also payed homage to the last two Australians who won the Australian Open - Mark What do you enjoy most about pennant tennis? Edmondson & Christine O'Neil. I enjoy playing pennant for Kooyong as it is an opportunity to play against better players which isn’t always available back home. As tennis is typically an Both Mark and Chris attended and spoke on the day IBG Insurance Brokers but unfortunately due to hips and knees surgery they individual sport I also enjoy being able to play as part of a team at Kooyong. were unable to play. Free Insurance Program Health Check for If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Members However, the following former professional players, No idea. Although I do other things outside of tennis, I’m not sure what I’d current politicians & celebrities played in the We can advise & arrange a broad range of general insurance including: do if I didn’t play as it’s been such a big part of my life for years. fundraiser: John Alexander, Ken Rosewall, John • Retail, Office & Business Packages • Construction & Fitzgerald, Paul McNamee, Nicole Pratt, Scott Warranty • Public & Products Liability Draper, Kerryn Pratt, SBS News reader Anton Enus What do you do outside tennis? • Home Building & Contents • Farm Packages & Federal Member for Kooyong Josh Frydenberg MP. I’m currently having a gap year working at a primary school after • D&O & Professional Indemnity • Corporate Travel completing year 12 last year. However when not working or playing tennis I • Industrial Risks; Marine Cargo, Freight & Hull Liability Tennis Australia CEO Steve Wood kindly allowed enjoy spending time with family and friends, and shopping. • Private, Commercial & Fleet Motor the Australian Open trophies to venture out for this AFSL No. 32671 fantastic event. How much time do you spend developing your tennis each week? They were accompanied by security guards and Between squads, private coaching, hitting practice and playing Ronnie Schwarz ANZIIF (Mem), GAICD, MBA,B.Com made an official appearance during the dinner competition, I spend around 8-10 hours on-court per week. Email: [email protected] presentation and several people took up the opportunity to have their photo taken with them. Douglas F Campbell ANZIIF (Fellow), CPA, DBS (Ins), CIP Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? Email: [email protected] CorriLee Foundation Tennis Day Darren Cahill also sent two signed racquets over Over the years I’ve missed out on a number of social activities with friends from Las Vegas, one from Andre Agassi and the because of tennis commitments. However, I really enjoy playing tennis and Phone (03) 9813 3633 www.ibgroup.com.au other from Steffi Graf, as auction items. everything that goes with it so I’m not complaining.
24 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 25 TENNIS NEWS AROUND THE CLUB Midweek Kooyong Ladies Internatonal Report Tennis Academy
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35% OFFTENNIS BAGS WITH The Bayside Regionals Tennis Association K.I.T.A. ANY RACQUET PURCHASE! season is reaching the half way point and on Tuesday Kate Wraith Bell’s Section 1 team is currently in fifth position while Jacqui Abbott’s Section 2 team is in sixth position. KITA Travel Team 20% OFF selected Adidas clothes, 10% OFF selected Lacoste, and 40% off other On Thursday mornings Kris Tulloch’s Section From the 17th – 21st April KITA will be taking selected clothing! A team is in fifth spot on the ladder while Sue a team to Mildura to compete in the Sunraysia Lester’s Section 1 team have made a strong Junior Championships. KITA will be sending April School Holiday Clinics Performance Squad Program start to the season as they currently sit in two coaches, Greg Wikman & Kate Antosik second place. to accompany and coach the team of Clinic #1 At the beginning of Term 1, KITA announced BRAND NEW RANGE OF HEAD, WILSON, approximately 10 players throughout the event. Monday 11th to Thursday 14th April the new Performance Squad Program. This Rebecca Diederich’s Section 1 side is was a lengthy process in determining the BABOLAT & VOLKL RACQUETS currently in sixth spot after six rounds and Players will range from the age of 10 through Clinic #2 squads, times, and players. Heather Anderson’s Section 2 team is in to 16 years of age. Players will travel with the Use our demo program to trial a large range of racquets so our Monday 18th to Thursday 21st April second spot on the ladder as they chase coaches via mini bus to Mildura, share a 4 qualified staff can help select a racquet to best suit your game. It was a new change in the format of the Black Rock who sit clear on top. bedroom house, and play and live together April school holiday clinics are now open for program, the structure and the level that had as a team for the duration of the tournament. bookings. All bookings for these clinics (and all to be achieved to gain access to the program. upcoming clinics) can be booked online now. In Section 4, Cate Robinson’s team is currently This is a new experience for the majority of The first few weeks saw changes in RESTRING - 24 HOUR TURNOVER in sixth position on the ladder while Anne the players, and a start in their progression For more information on the clinics or to book the squads, whilst KITA determined the On site service with the most up to date technology. Fitzpatrick’s Section 5 team are having a great stage throughout tournaments. The team will a place please visit the KITA website at: www. appropriate players into the appropriate start to the season as they sit in third position. include players from both the Performance kooyonginternationaltennisacademy.com squad paths. and High Performance squads. Players will Also on Thursday mornings, Wendy Johnson’s KITA Website KITA is pleased to announce the success of be competing in their age group in singles, A Reserve 1 team are finding the going the squad program, and the way the players USE OUR 25 YEARS OF INDUSTRY tough in their first season in the Waverley and doubles and mixed events. KITA has developed a new website where you have handled the process of becoming part of EXPERIENCE TO YOUR ADVANTAGE Districts Tennis Association competition as will be able to access such areas as; program, the program. This is an exciting new development for KITA, KITA Team, holiday clinics, calendar etc. Phone: 9038 7141 Email: [email protected]. they sit in eighth spot on the ladder. and we hope that this will be the first of many We are very happy with the way the players Hours of business: Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 7.00pm, Friday 9.00am Good luck to all of our teams for the more trips to come. We wish all the players Visit – have been applying themselves to work harder to 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm & Sunday 10.00am to 2.00pm the best of luck for Mildura! www.kooyonginternationaltennisacademy.com and efficiently throughout their squads. remainder of the season.
26 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 27 AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB 2011 billiards CrEche SQUASH CLUB snooker CHAMPIONSHIPS report News ! Quote of the Month Diary Dates The Squash Club Championships finals of all grades were held on Sunday February 27th. “A lot of snooker players are The Kooyong Please diarise the social and fundraising This date followed last year’s experience of having too intense and serious. I want to events we have planned for this year: the squash finals on the same day as the tennis finals be like Billy the Kid.” Crèche provides but, unfortunately, Mother Nature interfered with the tennis finals and they could not be held on that day. Ronnie O'Sullivan - Three times World a happy, safe The squash players wish to issue an invitation to Professional Snooker Champion Ladies Tennis Night - Friday 13th May all the Kooyong tennis players, ‘Come along and play an and nurturing Tennis followed by dinner – leave the kids indoor game as the weather will not affect you’. with dad, have fun on the courts and enjoy by Alistair Macindoe The spirit and sportsmanship, conduct and attitude environment for dinner with the girls. in which the finals were played was just fantastic, the crowd was totally involved and witnessed some of the The players have picked up their cues again children whilst best squash ever played on the Kooyong Squash Courts. after the summer break, and the snooker season has just started. It is too early to A major highlight was two brothers playing off for parents make the make predictions. Movie Night at the Palace Cinema, the Junior Championship, not only that, the two brothers Balwyn - June. Join us for drinks and a individually played off for the A grade and C grade most of the Club’s 2011 KLTC Snooker Champs Championship. raffle followed by a movie. More details Entries Now Open facilities. For soon... The two Brothers Amiel (14 yo) and Nikhill (18 yo) played in three grand finals with mum and dad not knowing Entry to the annual Club Snooker more details and who to cheer for when they played against each other. Championship is now open. Entry is free and Further highlights were the Men’s and Ladies open to all members. To enter write your to arrange a tour, Open finals. The Men’s Open event was won by newly details on the notice in the Billiards Room or Parents Dinner - Friday 11th August. appointed Squash Coach Nathan Sneyd, although the send an email to me at alistairmacindoe@ please contact the It will be cold outside so let’s forget the match was won 3/0, young up and comer Brad Soutar yahoo.com.au or text me with your name and tennis and enjoy a 3 course dinner and email address on 0419 368 725. pro-shop. drinks in the Racquet Club.
The tournament will start in mid-April. An email address is essential, except for members over the age of 70 who can enter by simply Crèche Session Times and Fees Ladies Tennis Night - Friday 9th speaking to Alistair. But hurry, entries close a The crèche operates during school terms, week after Courtside comes out! September. Tennis followed by dinner – from 9.15 am to 12.00 pm on Mondays to leave the kids with dad, have fun on the Tom Davis wins Club Handicap Thursdays and from 9.15 am to 12.15 pm courts and enjoy dinner with the girls. Snooker Champs on Fridays. The annual family registration fee for 2011 is $65, with a session fee of Tom Davis won the 2010 Club handicap $11 per child. snooker championship defeating Ben Hall on Parents Tennis Night - Friday 21st the final black, in what was a rather chaotic Recent Social and Fundraising Events October. Tennis followed by dinner – leave tournament. Thanks to all those who entered the kids with dad or with a babysitter if and making it a fun night. The finalists are Kooyong Children’s Christmas Party pictured, with Tom on the left. he wants to come along too, play some doubles and then enjoy drinks and dinner. New Interclub Snooker Team - Sunday 28th November. The Kooyong to be formed Children’s Christmas Party was a fun event for the 71 children attending, as well as for A new competition snooker team is being their parents and grandparents. Crèche Committee AGM - Wednesday formed. It will start playing in August on 25th October. If you’re interested in joining Monday nights, and the plan is to enter in the Apart from enjoying lots of party food the committee, please come along. lowest possible grade. was far from disgraced, stretching Nathan for every through the Kooyong Scholarship program, defeated a Cam won the final by defeating Norm Alexander. and drink, the children were treated to a point. Both Nathan and Brad are currently playing newcomer to the program, Nikhil Raniga. The Junior Girl’s final was a fantastic match, last visit from Santa and were entertained by Would anyone who'd like to play, please number one in our two A grade pennant teams. The B grade final was won by John Mathieson, the year’s Australian Junior Champion Sarah Cardwell (19 contact the author as detailed above. As with a balloonist, face painter and a magical The Women’s Open title was won by five times World number two seed, who defeated the number one seed yo) defeated the hard working Selena Sheikh (18 yo). any team, reliability and commitment are the Christmas fairy. There were also door prizes Kooyong Children’s Christmas Party - Champion Sarah Fitz-Gerald who defeated Lisa Camilleri. Rick Hansen. Junior Boy’s final was the match between the two most important things; skill level is unimportant. and raffles. Sunday 27th November. An annual tradition Sarah continues to amaze the squash fraternity In the C grade Final Rob Mckinnon, who has just Brothers, there was no surprise when Nikhil defeated – a wonderful party to celebrate Christmas with her effervescent ability to play fantastic squash recently returned to competitive squash after a knee younger brother Amiel. Parents Tennis Night for the children of Kooyong members (not even though she has been retired from the World Tour injury, was too strong in the fifth game for 14 year old Our new coach, Nathan Sneyd, is organising an just Crèche children) and their non-member for many years. junior Amiel Raniga. Amiel led 2/1 but Rob won the next inhouse league for both pennant and non pennant – Friday 1st April. At our first tennis night for friends, suitable for children 6 years and under. two games to seal his first Championship win. Both Rob Lisa is ranked 32 in the world and represented players that will commence in April. the year, we enjoyed a relaxed hit of tennis, Australia in the recent Commonwealth Games. and Amiel were unseeded in C grade. Nathan is highly ranked with coaching experience followed by drinks and dinner in the bistro to The Queenslander has recently made her home The D Grade Final was won by long time Kooyong in New Zealand, Europe and Australia. raise funds for the crèche. A fun night was in Melbourne under the watchful guidance of former member Richard Bowman who defeated Hamish Tadgell. had by the 10 ladies who attended, and by Samantha Wood squash World Champion Vicki Cardwell. If you are not currently involved with pennant The E grade final was delayed for a week as finalist squash and want to participate, please call Nathan on the two gentlemen! President, Crèche Committee In the A grade final, Rob Templeton, who has come Cam Dickinson was involved in tennis finals. 0432 434 227 or email him at [email protected].
28 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2011 29 AROUND THE CLUB THE SOCIAL Bridge C o m m ittee Our sincere thanks must go to Natalie Postma for her tireless work as President in 2010, a great job indeed. At the same time, we also say a huge thank you to Pam Fuller for all her hard work during a difficult time, as well Club Report as Jessica Jasper for her great contribution as President, and Secretary for many years, and to Robert Abrahams for his great advice and wonderful work whilst on the committee. It is so encouraging to have people on the Social Committee who are so committed to the Club and prepared to give their time to make Kooyong a world class venue. The new year has started extremely well with both Tuesday and Monday Sessions We have been asked this year to include some photos of the current Social continuing to grow. Supervised Bridge is Committee Office Bearers, so that you may recognise them around the now being offered on Mondays. Club, and are able to take time to let them know your thoughts and ideas. We would also like to encourage all members to send us their suggestions on activities they would like to see the Social Committee host in future, so There is a very busy and stimulating please we would love to hear from you. programme for 2011 which can be viewed on the website (www.kooyong.com.au/ Unfortunately due to timing constraints, we were unable to host a Christmas bridge) or Notice Board. New magnetic Party last year which was most disappointing for all. However, we are name badges have been introduced and determined to make up for this in 2011 and will be looking to have some great functions, including a “Jazz” theme Cocktail Party for the end of the Membership Forms and ABF Registration year in 2011. fees have been collected. In addition, we have been working hard to establish a “core” calendar of At the end of 2010 the following events for this year and are posting these early to allow members better notice. As you will see below, they all look Trophies were awarded: very good and we intend to squeeze in a Club Champions: couple more tennis days if possible , and will advise these dates as and when finalised. Marilyn Ohlson and Virginia Rugless
Achievement Award: The next event will be the KLTC/ RSY Challenge, which will be held on “grass Teck Chan and Anthea Gedge Royal Children’s grass courts at Kooyong with 250 ladies courts” on Sunday 10th April 2011. We enjoying the tennis and lunch. Penny Purbrick Trophy: are currently finalising arrangements with KLTC Catering and with Royal South Yarra to Hospital Auxiliary AGM Fiona Trescowthick The weather was perfect and with the ensure a fun filled and happy event for all. We expect this will be a very popular day David Hadley The year commenced with our Annual inclusion of a raffle, all prizes donated by The winners of the Kooyong Congress in President and intend to have this as an annual event at General Meeting held at Kooyong on Monday the Committee, the day proved to be a very November were Susie Hawkins and Jenny each respective Club. 14th February 2011 when all the Committee successful fundraiser. Homer, and in second place was Sue Read were returned unopposed for another year. and Beryl Coling with the best Kooyong Pair Please come along to our events this year, joining us in our fundraising functions at being Alfred and Leeron Branicki. as it is a great way for new and existing As the elected President it was my great Kooyong this year. members alike, to meet and enjoy the pleasure to welcome two new members, Congatulations to the following who have company of other keen tennis players. Lynette Spencer and Lyn Wheat, to join our been promoted: Please also ensure your email address is hard working Committee. Our function dates for your up to date and registered with Reception, so we can send you updates of other diary include: Club Master -Jane Brougham, Barrie forthcoming events. Tanya Fryc I feel sure they will assist us greatly in our Cathcart, Kaylene Duncan, Susan Everist, fundraising efforts for the hospital. Monday 18th April: First Card Day in the Vice President Fiona Trescowthick. *Local Master – Marg Look forward to seeing you soon! Kooyong Room. July (TBC): Film Night. Harding. *National Master – Charles Baker, Also, we were honoured to have Carole Monday 22nd August: Second Card Day in David Hadley Virginia Rugless. Bronze Life Master – Lowan and Sue Manson from the Royal the Kooyong Room. Friday 21st October: On behalf of the Social Committee Children’s Hospital executive in attendance at Trivia Night in the Kooyong Room.` Paulina Baker. our meeting to present Long Service Badges, Schedule of events for 2011 I, personally am very pleased with the ranging from 5 years to 25 years, to seven Invitations for the April Card Day have been Sunday 10th April - Tennis Day – KLTC/RSY members of our Committee. mailed out already but any members and way the Bridge Club is running and the May - President’s Day Tennis their friends wishing to join us can contact excellent Committee support. With the Friday 24th June - Wimbeldon Trivial Pursuit The meeting concluded with a luncheon in our Ticket Secretary, Pam Hoyle 9836 4281, continuing increase in Rowan Harris the Kooyong Room. to book a table. bridge playing members night (purple, green & white theme) Treasurer it appears that the Friday 26th August - “Friday Footy Fever” We look forward to all members and friends Members are also Bar drinks (with favourite football colours joining us in our fundraising functions at Ladies Doubles Tennis Day happy. All Members of theme) Kooyong this year. the Kooyong Club are Sunday 16th October - JJ Round Robin On Monday March 7th 2011 we held our Tennis Day Annual ladies Doubles Tournament on the Marie Devereux President welcome to join us for a bridge game. Friday 25th November - Xmas Cocktail Party with Jazz band. Leeron Branicki Friday 17th February - Barefoot lawn bowls President night at Barkers Rd, KEW. Janet Wainwright Secretary
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It is inspiring to see an increase in members Core and burn is a 45 minute energetic core working hard to achieve their strength & weight strength focused class. With a strong focus loss goals at Kooyong Health Club. There is a on the core whilst getting a full body workout, New vibrant uplifting energy within the gym. this class is suitable for the novice to the experienced. We will be working with “steps Generation New trainers are bringing a passionate (new to Kooyong), fit balls, hand weights, dedication and assisting members in attaining power bars and your own body weight.” of Trainers long term results. Next expansion of our program will be in April at Kooyong At the AGM of the Society in December the We also have a new friendly massage with the launch of a new “Power-Bar” class previous Committee was re-elected and two therapist, Anne Sanderson, who is offering at 6.15am Thursday mornings beginning on Shannon Hunkin & Millie Dwyer additional members were elected: facials and foot scrubs and other holistic 7th April, 2011. are new Personal Trainers at the services with health rebates. Great to see Kooyong Health Club. They are very Power-Bar is a 45 minutes resistance based passionate about health, fitness, The Committee consists of; President – Mary Stephen Bibby is bringing his flamboyant class using weighted bars and steps. It Hoban, Secretary – Peter Nolan, Treasurer – style back into Group Exercise at the club. and nutrition Peter Ebbels. Committee Members; Graham is a full body workout consisting of legs/ squats, chest, back, triceps, biceps, lunges, Schmidt, Christine Johnson, Cindi Damian, Group Exercise is Expanding shoulders, and abdominals. Susan Young & Robin Daubeny. “Bibby is back”. After 18 months break, Also, starting on 7th of April will be the 2nd Stephen Bibby is back as the new driving of our Core & Burn classes with Stephen at force of our group exercise program. 8.45am on Thursdays. Stephen has a real passion for the group exercise, with a strong focus on teaching the Our goal is to grow the group exercise correct technique, participants working to program over the next 12 to 18 months. There their maximum level and achieving positive will be a full range of classes from Monday – results, while having a bit of a laugh. Friday in the 6.15am timeslot, mid-mornings and an expanded evening program. Making the most of the fabulous facilities The Spanish Night proved a great success There is also the opportunity to start weekend although the numbers were lower than we had here at the Health Club, we have already classes. Please contact Stephen via the hoped. There were 80 guests. It appears that expanded our group exercise program with Health Club or email: gymnasium@kooyongltc. March is not the best month to run a large the launch of our first early morning class asn.au, so we can develop the best program “Core & Burn” 6.15am on Tuesday mornings. function at Kooyong as the warmer weather seems to suit the requirements of members. Millie Dwyer
to result in busy social schedules. New Members The similar French themed function in July New members are always welcome and I am currently studying a Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science so I am 2010 attracted 140 guests so that will possibly be membership forms can be downloaded from Menu constantly applying knowledge gained the time chosen in future years. the Kooyong Website under Social Groups/ Wine and Food Society. from the course. I can also offer nutritional Kooyong’s Executive Chef, Christopher ~On Arrival~ As I will be away for some time visiting a advice to those wanting to improve their diet. My main focus is to demonstrate Goulding, ably assisted by the paella aficionado Tomato and cucumber gazpacho topped new grandson (and his parents!) in Dublin if you correct technique, which is crucial to and Function Chef, Roxanne Flores, prepared with West Australian blue swimmer crab meat have any enquiries please contact Peter Nolan, gaining maximum results from your us a wonderful Spanish repast with brilliant Secretary and Acting President while I am away. training program and preventing injury. tapas platters as part of a four course menu and NV Vallformosa Brut ‘MVSA’ Cava – His email address is [email protected] Patrice Renaudin, Kooyong’s Food and Beverage Sparkling, Penedes (please note the underscore between n and @) Manager, selected Spanish Wines to beautifully complement each course. Selection of Spanish tapas including roasted Mary Hoban President Committee members consult with Chris peppers, jamon, white anchovies, mancheggo and Patrice but we are very much guided by their cheese & Spanish bombes filled with stewed advice and we are delighted to give them the lamb served with grilled breads opportunity to follow their hearts and Chris at Calendar for 2011 the dinner said how much the staff enjoyed being 2009 Telmo Rodriguez ‘Basa’ Verdejo, Rueda March 4th able to prepare meals for a guest list that is keen to 2008 Capcanes ‘Mas Donis’ Rosado, Montsant Spanish Night in Kooyong Room sample different styles and types of food.
We certainly enjoy and appreciate their efforts ~Main~ May 11th or 12th for us. Once again Kristina and the Function Room Classic Spanish Paella A function at Zio’s Restaurant in East Melbourne Anne Sanderson staff looked after us with great care. 2009 bodegas Eidosela Albarino, Anne Sanderson is a qualified remedial honey, yogurt, French clays and essential oils Lively and very skilled music was provided July 1st Condado de Tea, Rias Biaxas Winemaker’s Dinner in the Racquet Club massage therapist and has experience in tailored to suit your skin type. The aim is to by Emilio and Jared, two accomplished guitarists, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and increase circulation, remove spent skin cells, so lively that a number of guests couldn’t resist 2009 Santa Cruz de Artau ‘Artazuri’ pregnancy massage. Since graduating from detoxify, rejuvenate and promote healthy skin dancing after the main course! September (TBA) Garnacha, Navarra Australian College of Massage, she has by avoiding unnecessary chemicals. Shannon Hunkin A function at a Melbourne Restaurant We had many touches of Spain among the trained in Oncology and Body Massage. I have a broad background in fitness and guests, fine flamenco ladies, castanets, boleros, Foot massage and scrubs are invigorating and ~Dessert~ particularly enjoy tennis and running. fans, a gypsy, hats, flamenco gentlemen. It was November 26th Anne also specialises in facials, foot massage, with the use of ingredients, such as Dead Sea End of Year/Christmas Function in Racquet Club I am currently in my final year of an a lot of fun enhanced by great table decorations Churros with cinnamon sugar and scrubs. Anne uses organic and natural Salt, clays & essential oils, it makes the whole & chocolate dipping sauce Exercise & Sport Science Degree. I am and wonderful scenes of Spain quietly travelling recipes and has an earthy approval to skincare body feel rejuvenated and energised. here to help you achieve your health and through the big TV screens. using ingredients such as aloe-vera juice, NV Pimitivo Quiles Moscatel, Alicante fitness goals, and will assist you every step of the way. I look forward to training with you in the future.
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“Manifest your life’s dreams at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Sunday 3rd Friday 8th Sunday 10th by learning creative dreaming” 489 Glenferrie Road Kooyong 3144 Kooyong vs Royal President’s Lunch Social Committee $99.00pp South Yarra Junior featuring Stan Alves & Kooyong vs Royal th th th April Prof. Armstrong has a personal interest in 5 August, 9 September & 25 November Tennis Round Robinh David King South Yarra Tennis Day dreams and dream life, particularly creative dreaming. Stuart Armstrong BSc, All enquiries and reservations ICU Seminars PTY LTD PhD, MAPS Graduated from the University Tel: (03) 9824 5081 Mobile: 0407 529 224 of London with a BSc in psychology- Email: [email protected] zoology and Latrobe University with a PhD Saturday & in psychology - Reader and Associate ICU Seminars PTY LTD Level 1, 459 Toorak Rd Toorak VIC 3142 Monday 18th Sunday 8th Friday 13th Professor of Psychology at La Trobe - worked Sunday in research institutes in Germany & the USA 16th & 17th Royal Children’s Mother’s Day Buffet Crèche Ladies - Researched work focused on neuroscience May Lunch Hospital Card Day Tennis Night Pennant Tennis Season Starts
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th th Friday 9 September 2011, 12pm-2:30pm Friday 25 November 2011, 12pm-2:30pm of sleep-wake cycle with particular emphasis All reservations by the 9th of August 2011 All reservations by the 25th of October 2011 on the role of the pineal hormone melatonin The Club website has a new look and added and bright light on timing of the biological John Besley Phillip J Anderson functionality with changes introduced to make the clock and its use in treating sleep and mood site easier to navigate and locate information. disorders. Published over 100 research Explore the meaning on Author: The Secret life of Real articles, including the prestigious journal The addition of updated images and refreshed page Science. Co-author of the first international “Truths of Spirituality” Estate and Banking layouts provides a fresh appearance, and future patent using melatonin for alleviating jet-lag $99.00pp $99.00pp changes will provide a more interactive experience and other circadian rhythm insomnias. for users visiting the site. As a graduate of Melbourne, Monash and The recent Global Financial Crisis: if you In his clinical work Prof. Armstrong became Cambridge Universities John has a keen had known this was coming, and when it www.kooyong.com.au actively engaged in the Behavioural Visit and logon to maintain life long interest in learning and in addition would arrive, do you think this would have Management of Sleep Disorders, particularly regular contact with the Club and be kept updated to teaching has spent many years studying been useful investment information? In this insomnia, In 1985 he established clinics first about Member opportunities. and exploring the major world religions, session, Phil Anderson will show attendees at Melbourne Clinic in Richmond, Austin philosophies and spiritual paths. Practiced how easy this financial crisis was to forecast, Hospital in Heidelberg and Epworth Sleep yoga and meditation for 40 years and bases and the tell tale real estate and banking Centre (now East Melbourne). his understanding from his own experiences. signals to have watched for to have seen it John Besley has played a variety of roles in An early retirement from university life in the U3A Melbourne City as committee member, coming. Armed with this knowledge, this will 1990's was to focus on clinical sleep work vice-president, past president and economics help all attendees be well prepared for the and act as an external consultant to the tutor. A teaching career was spent at next crisis, which, Phil will demonstrate, will pharmaceutical industry for development Melbourne Grammar School as Head of be even bigger than the one we have just ?NG
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