THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 20 COURT AUGUST 2008

CLUBHOUSE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

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ooyong celebrated the great of Rod Thompson, Pat Melville, Peter Ladies Country Champion and is now history and tradition of the Club Grigsby and Robert Layet. a member of the International Club of in style recently as 17 new 50 which is president. K Pamela Middleton has always made year members were inducted to this great use of the Club in her role as Some people were members through exclusive category of membership. Bacchus of the Wine and Food Society family connections and John Vroland’s Catherine Millie, Geoffrey Colman, and she is still heavily involved at the name is part of the history of Kooyong Alastair Alexander, Peter Keddie, Club despite her recent knee operation. as his father, Bob Vroland, was President Pamela Middleton, David Ellis, William of the LTAV from 1956 to 1964. He Kate Millie, who was seconded by the Stevens, Judith Stevens, John Vroland, continues to enjoy the Club socially as great Pat O’Hara-Wood, was part of the Frederick Davey, Hayward Lewis, many of our 50-year members do. push for Kooyong to embrace pennant Jocelyn Cox, Richard Hardham, tennis when she was on the Council The night was a great way to remember Lorraine Wood, Barrie Cathcart, Janice here and she considers the Club as the the years of pleasure our members had Ralph and Peter James all joined this centre of her sporting and social life. enjoyed at the Club and it was great to growing group of members. see so many of the previously inducted Kooyong has been so much to so Tony Charlton introduced each of the 50 year members on hand to celebrate many different people and the 50 year members in style as Cedric Mason with our new inductees. members’ recollections bring to the fore conducted interviews with a few of the the important role this Club played in so It was a fantastic night of celebrations new 50-year members. many peoples lives. and recognition of what Kooyong is all Several of the new inductees shared about…great tennis and great friends. Bill Stevens was one of these people some of their fondest moments at and the first match he attended at the Club including David Ellis who Kooyong was the 1953 Challenge remembers watching the famous Round. Bill went on to become a tennis match between umpire and remembers foot-faulting and here on centre court in the final of the Victorian and many of the members here will Championships against . remember that epic battle. Judy Stevens was a close friend of Dr Richard Hardham continues to enjoy Nell Hopman and was coached by playing here every week with the likes Nancye Bolton. She was a Victorian

COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 3 CONTENTS

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. 489 Glenferrie Road COURTSIDE MAGAZINE Kooyong VIC 3144 ISSUE NUMBER 20 - AUGUST 2008 Phone: (03) 9822 3333 Fax: (03) 9822 5248 ON THE COVER Website: www.kooyong.com.au Email: [email protected] Clubhouse development update ABN: 17 177 846 072 Kooyong beyond 2010 Reg. No: A0039994S

KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB COUNCIL 3 New 50 year members inducted Ian Hill - President David Wilson - Vice-President 5 A message from the CEO Brian Capp - Vice-President 5 President’s Report Des Hinsley - Treasurer 6 A note from the President Members of Council Peter Carew 8 Clubhouse development update Adam Cossar 10 The 2008 Champions’ Dinner Cam Dickinson Richard Kennett 12 The President’s lunch Fiona Law 06 12 Neale Fraser honoured by ITF Duncan McCulloch Margot McCluskey 13 Kooyong juniors making Andrew Sutherland their mark Chris Brown - CEO 14 Food & Beverage News Council Members may be contacted 15 Court maintenance program at any time through reception. 15 Traffic & speed monitoring

16 Real Club de Tenis PUBLISHERS Barcelona 1899 Courtside magazine edited by 17 Pennant teams eyeing off Daniel O’Neill finals action 10 Membership Enquiries 18 Men’s State Grade Kate Anderson Walking the tightrope [email protected] 19 Women’s State Grade Tennis Enquiries Destiny in their own hands Cedric Mason 20 Pennant Profiles [email protected] 21 Junior Competition News Functions Enquiries 22 Kooyong International Tennis Renee Reid Academy [email protected] 23 Midweek Ladies Report Design & Production 18 Mustard Creative Media 24 Squash Report [email protected] 25 The Social Committee 26 Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary KOOYONG CORPORATE 27 Bridge News MEMBERS 28 Billiards & Snooker Report AAMI Aviva 28 Wine & Food Society Australian Fabric Laminators 29 Health Club News C C Containers Daimler-Chrysler 30 Diary Dates HJ Heinz Company Australia Ltd 28 30 Archives & Research Centre Zanity 4 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO PRESIDENT’S

Since receiving local government REPORT planning approval for the clubhouse development, the Building Kooyong – Beyond 2010 Development Committee has been In the next month or so the club actively working on the detailed will start to increase the frequency design for the project. of communications with Members Tennis Club for the coming tournament regarding the planned 2009 Clubhouse in 2009. The Club appointed Nash redevelopment and in particular how We look forward to the stars of world Management Group as project the redevelopment will impact Members’ tennis returning to Kooyong so we can managers and has engaged use of the club. continue our long tradition of hosting the other consultants relevant to the This edition of Courtside provides best in the world in our famous stadium. works. The combined effort of all Members with a major catch up on the parties has seen the plans further project since the project was given the Squash and Tennis Success developed and the project is on thumbs up from Members. Our younger members are also creating track for commencement at the their own piece of Kooyong history with beginning of 2009. E-Newsletters, notices around the club and on the website will be used to keep a number of significant victories both in squash and tennis. In this issue of Courtside we update members informed of closures and members on the progress and plans. disruptions to services during the project. For the first time in the history of It is an exciting time at Kooyong and Victorian pennant squash the one club, We close another Club year with not without its challenges, however by Kooyong, holds both the men’s and both competitive and social sporting December 2009 we should all be ready women’s state grade squash titles. activities strong. Member activity to make use of our improved Clubhouse. Kooyong Foundation player and current has continued at all time high levels Club ladies singles champion Sally in all areas of the Club. 50 Year Members Inducted Peers reached the girls doubles final at Members have also made excellent Several years ago the Kooyong Council Wimbledon with Isabella Holland going use of the clubhouse throughout introduced the 50 year members’ cocktail down in the 3rd set to fellow Aussie for their social and health club party to honour every member with 50 and her Slovenian partner 6/3 1/6 6/2. needs. All these opportunities will or greater years of membership of KLTC. be enhanced by completion of our In 2008 the Club welcomed 17 new It was also great to see Kooyong’s project next year. 50 year members to this special Molly Polak win the recently completed membership category at a dinner Australian Under 14 Winter Nationals An excellent season attended by over 220 fifty year members before leaving the country with fellow just concluded and work is well and their guests. Kooyong players Viktorija Rajicic and advanced on our grass courts Stefani Stojic for the World Team Under The evening is an affirmation of how maintenance program. Courts 10 – 14 Championships. 14 have been re-turfed and all others dearly members value their membership The all-Kooyong team will be hoping to maintained in preparation for a of Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. continue Australia’s success from last return in the summer months ahead. On the night members reminisced about year where the boys won the title. Elsewhere, considerable effort has the characters of past eras, how the been applied to the en tout cas men’s change room doubled as the 2nd New Council Member courts to ensure they withstand the bar during the days of the six o’clock We welcome Fiona Law onto the rigours of a busy winter. close and the events leading to the end of the men only members bar. Council. Fiona fills a casual vacancy Wimbledon recently kept many of us created as a result of the retirement of Members were also advised of up late in to the night over two weeks Bert Armstrong. Neale Fraser’s recent award from the with the tournament culminating in International Tennis Federation of the The club is indebted to Bert for his great great final matches. We congratulate Phillippe Chartrier Award. contribution on Council for the past the Kooyong members involved in five years particularly his promotion of the tournament. AAMI Classic Agreement Extended squash and the development of the club’s dining facilities and Bert’s role on I am pleased to announce that AAMI the disciplinary sub committee. has agreed to a new three-year deal for the AAMI Classic, which extends a wonderful partnership. We look forward to continuing this very Chris Brown successful partnership with Colin Stubs Ian Hill CEO - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Enterprises, AAMI and Kooyong Lawn President - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club

COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 5 A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT…

ate last year, the Council of the timber window features, a softer stone a separate bar, dining and lounge area, Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club colour finish and slate roofing to better aimed at creating more defined spaces. unveiled Kooyong - Beyond 2010, complement the original architecture. L The Racquet Club will also be extended the blueprint for an extensive $12 million The front entrance has also been revised to incorporate an exclusive sitting area development of the Club’s services and to include access for pedestrian traffic, with complete with umbrellas, creating a facilities, aimed at better meeting the a path leading from the front gate across to stylish space for pre-dinner drinks. future needs of our Members. the Clubhouse foyer, providing easier entry Cleverly designed, the terrace will be Kooyong - Beyond 2010 received for Members from the footpath. able to be divided into two separate overwhelming support, reinforcing spaces, providing the perfect spot for Other external changes include the the confidence from Members in the Members wanting to hold a private party addition of a Wintergarden, which or gathering. Inside, a special built in Council’s ability to successfully deliver will extend the current terrace from panel will be incorporated at the end of this exciting new phase of the Club’s the Member’s dining area, providing the bar area to screen the bistro service ongoing development. a stunning all-weather dining facility. activity from diners in the Racquet Club. Following extensive consultation, Air-locked to ensure no cold winds, The Goolagong Terrace will also be significant progress has been made the expanded terrace will be fitted with enhanced, with expanded outdoor on the project with Bruce Henderson additional tables and luscious potted seating, complete with cushioned Architects undertaking considerable work plants creating a year round space, for lounges, to provide a comfortable and to refine various design elements to reflect the enjoyment of Members, despite relaxing area in which to view the action the feedback received from our Members. seasonal changes. on the grass courts. A major concern from Members was Inside the Member’s dining areas, the Pergolas will also be erected across the that the new contemporary look exterior bar area will be greatly extended with back terrace and automated blinds fitted did not deter too dramatically from the the addition of a centralised food service to ensure Members are protected from existing facade. With this in mind, the area. With a more structured design, the harsh glare of the western sun on design has been revised to incorporate the dining experience will now include hot afternoons.

6 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 Internally, a great amount of detail has a separate change area, wet area and by Council to provide sufficient time to gone into incorporating quality materials, powder room. carefully plan and manage the most fabrics, tones and architectural styling to successful project and ensure minimal The Kooyong - Beyond 2010 working ensure a warm, ‘club’ feel is achieved. Member inconvenience. party is comfortable that the revised Elements such as acoustics, lighting and design addresses the major areas of Our Members are central to the Club’s space have all been carefully considered Member concern and is confident that ongoing success, so it is essential that to ensure a pleasurable experience for the development will provide a new and we continue to deliver quality facilities all Members. To assist with this process, exciting space, which will meet, and and services. even exceed, Member expectations. acoustic design consultant Doug We believe that Kooyong - Beyond 2010 Growcott has been appointed to advise Most importantly, the Council remains is a well considered approach which on all Member areas. His suggestion confident that Kooyong - Beyond 2010 will herald a new era for the Kooyong of adjusting the height of the existing will be delivered on time and on budget Lawn Tennis Club, creating a space banquette seating to provide a greater without the need to impose levies or vary commensurate with the standards sound buffer in busier Member areas is membership subscriptions in excess of and qualities our Members expect and one example of his input. normal adjustments. deserve, while proudly showcasing Kooyong as one of the world’s greatest Member access to Club facilities With plans now approved by the City sporting and social Clubs. remains a priority. This is reflected in the of Stonnington, the Council plans to development of a separate entrance foyer commence tender submissions for The next edition of Courtside will show within the Clubhouse for Members, to builders around September/October, the likely staging of the works and the ensure easier access to all Member areas. with an appointment expected early temporary car parking areas together This new Member’s foyer will incorporate November. Construction remains on with entry points to the Club during the track to commence in February 2009 an extensive notice board area to enable construction stage. and finish by December 2009, and will easy access to all tournament details and be overseen to its successful completion Member information. with the appointment of project manager, Ian Hill This Member’s Club area links with the new Chris Nash, of Nash Management Group. KLTC President main entrance by an exclusive glass door During this development period, the to the left of the foyer, which will require Clubhouse will continue to operate, with swipe card entry to ensure exclusive every endeavour being made by the Club access to facilities by Members only. to ensure Members continue to enjoy Another key revision to the initial design access to existing, and some changed services, with minimal disruption. has been the expansion of the ladies change room facilities, essentially The long lead up to the construction doubling the existing space to include stage has been a deliberate decision

COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 7 CLUBHOUSE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

BUILDING DEVELOPMENT n behalf of Nash Management COMMITTEE: Group (Project Manager), Des Hinsley (Chairman) OI would like to introduce myself David Wilson (Vice Chairman) and provide you with the first of our Ian Hill regular project updates in Courtside Brian Capp relating to the design development Tim Farrell and documentation phases for the Allan Davison Clubhouse development works. Richard Kennett Chris Brown The Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Building Development Committee, COUNCIL ATTENDEES: Bruce Henderson Architects and Nash Andrew Sutherland Management Group have tendered and Adam Cossar engaged an experienced consultant Duncan McCulloch design team that are working together Cam Dickinson to fully document the project for tender and construction. The experienced CONSULTANT ATTENDEES: team is enabling us to complete a Bruce Henderson thorough, detailed design, applying value Chris Nash engineering practices for design, material Matthew Pearce selection and construction methodology.

8 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 The following design team Consultants This process is procuring a design to Overall, the design team is advancing well are noted; meet the required brief established by with regular elemental cost checks being the Building Development Committee undertaken as the design progresses. • Architect & Interior Design at the inception of the project. We are working with the Building Bruce Henderson Architects Development Committee to ensure the The development group has set firm • Structural & Civil Engineering budget requirements of the project, as and realistic milestone dates to ensure Webber Design set by the Committee, are being met. adequate time at the end of the design • Services (Mech, Elec, Fire, Hyd, Lift) and tender phases for any amendments, Where possible we are challenging Norman Disney & Young cost savings and scope enhancements budget estimates and proposed to be incorporated into the final construction costs to achieve the most • Environmental Sustainable documents for maximum benefit to feasible budgetary decisions possible. Development the Members. The milestone dates are Norman Disney & Young The Building Development Committee noted for information: has confirmed the final selection of four • Acoustic Engineer • Final Tender Documentation building contractors for the tender. These Watson Moss Growcott End September 2008 building contractors are all well versed in • Building Surveyor this form of construction and will enable • Tender Period PLP Building Surveyors us to work closely with any of them during October – Mid November 2008 the construction period whilst maintaining • Kitchen & Bar Design • Assessment / Contract the maximum available Clubhouse space MTD Kitchen Negotiations / Award to be enjoyed by Members during the • Quantity Surveyors End November 2008 2009 construction period. Rider Levett Bucknall • Final Stage Value Engineering We will ensure that a high level of The design team has been progressing & Builder Gear Up communication exists throughout the well over the last four months, following November – December 2008 construction period, working closely with closely behind the Building Development the management of the Club to ensure • Site Commencement Committee’s design development the least amount of inconvenience Mid January 2009 program, to ensure the decisions made during this time. by the Committee, on behalf of Club, are • Site Completion seamlessly integrated into the project (All construction phases) Chris Nash - Projects Director consultant’s documentation process. December 2009 Nash Management Group

COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 9 2008 Champions’

he Champions’ Dinner has forget. This was the first time I was able to dad who made him serve thousands of now stamped itself on the Club play in the event but hopefully not my last.’ balls as a kid. calendar as a night of great history T ‘I have been lucky enough to grow up Jay acknowledged this was a huge reason and tradition. Dinner spending many enjoyable years around that he is blessed with the serve that has This year held extra significance with Kooyong and it is a place I feel very taken him to seven Club Championship some fantastic achievements being comfortable. I can remember coming wins and several State Grade titles. honoured and remembered for the here to watch mum play many times and Mark Ikin and Melody Francis were history they created at the Club. I always looked forward to the one day also familiar faces on the night as they I might be lucky enough to do the same Everyone loves a champion but a humble received their fourth and second squash and this day came true,’ she said. champion is loved so much more in the Club Championships respectively. eyes of sports fans around the world. Elizabeth also thanked several people Mark, Kooyong’s resident squash on Sally’s behalf including National High comes to mind time and time coach, is a popular figure amongst the Performance Academy coach Chris again but to see a young girl in our own squash fraternity and his work in junior Mahony, her uncle Trevor Little and her Club growing with such maturity is a development around the Club and State breath of fresh air. family and friends. is breathing fresh air into Kooyong’s recently followed in the It was a touching speech and one that playing stocks. footsteps of her mother, Elizabeth, highlighted the things that make this Club Melody has joined the Club in recent by winning her first Ladies Club great for so many reasons. History and years and together with a group of Championship at Kooyong and at tradition are synonymous with Kooyong talented young girls has formed the the Champions’ Dinner we saw what but there are many other ways to nucleus of a terrific Ladies Premier Grade humility, pride and loyalty is all about. describe Kooyong and what it is trying to team who recently won the pennant. do for the tennis community in . Sally passed up Australian rankings Also recognised on the night were our points and prize money on offer in On this historic night for the Club it was Bridge champions, Constance Bruce other tournaments to play in the Club easy to get lost in the tradition of Sally’s and Jillian Griffith, and our Billiards and Championships and despite not being at exceptional win but we also celebrated Snooker Club Champion, Neil Cosgriff. the dinner, Sally emailed her mother to Jay Salter’s record equaling seventh pass on her thanks to all in attendance Club Championship win. Congratulations to all of our champions as she continued her development as who received their trophies and prizes Drawing level with record holder Max a player on her journey to the Junior on the night and we look forward to Senior is a testament to Jay’s near and Junior Wimbledon seeing you all creating more history for invincibility on the grass with his big through Europe. this great Club again next year. serves being the ultimate weapon in his ‘I am so sorry to be missing such a run of wins. wonderful event as the Champions’ From top left: Irene Hinsley and Nancy Dinner and it would have been an Jay continues to make this event his Heffernan; Jay Salter and Ian Hill; Charles and Pauline Baker; Karen Kleverlaan and honour to be there tonight but I am own and unless a minor miracle occurs Paul Kleverlaan; Some of our tennis Club he will become the lone record holder in currently competing in Europe,’ said Champions; David Cox, Cam Dickinson, Sally through her mum and 14 times six months time. Jeremy Brown-Greaves and Rob Dalton; Club Champion, Elizabeth. Stephanie Holland and Caroline Brand; His achievements are already etched into Darrren James and Ian Hill; Our squash Club ‘To be Ladies Club Champion at Kooyong the history of the Club and he thanked Champions; Elizabeth Peers; John Clarke is very special, something I will never his family and friends but especially his and Rob Stewart.

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COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 11 KOOYONG NEWS Neale Fraser Honoured by ITF THE PRESIDENT’S LUNCH

With the football season in full swing and The young boy would ring and profess the finals fast approaching it was great his loyalty to Darcy but when he retired to see two of the AFL’s great players at the young boy proceeded to ask for Australian tennis great and Kooyong the President’s Lunch in June. ’ phone number. Life Member Neale Fraser was awarded Dermott, The Kid, Brereton was always the International Tennis Federation’s Luke Darcy and Dermott Brereton were highest honour, the Phillippe Chartrier seen as one of the toughest men in the our special guest speakers and both Award, at the ITF World Champions AFL, starring for Hawthorn through their provided some great memories and Dinner in Paris recently. most successful era in the 80’s and 90’s. funny stories about their time in the AFL. The award recognises Fraser’s He is a five-time premiership player and Darcy, regarded as one of the Bulldogs’ outstanding achievements in the formed one of the games most potent most successful ruckmen, took out the game of tennis where he has excelled forward lines as he played alongside the Charles Sutton Medal in 2001 and then as a player, coach, captain and likes of Dunstall, Buckenara, Matthews administrator. won the highly coveted and Knights during his illustrious career. Trophy for the AF Players Association With a record that includes 19 Grand MVP in 2002 with . His career in the media has flourished Slam titles, a Wimbledon trophy and since his playing days ended with two US Open titles. He also won all In 2004 he was the Channel Nine, and now SEN all four doubles titles, one leading goalkicker but suffered a using his expert comments to great effect. of only eight men to achieve this feat, season ending knee injury against and was inducted into the International Dermott’s stories about the halcyon days Geelong in 2005 only to re-injure the Tennis Hall of Fame in 1984. at Hawthorn from his coaches including knee in the last training session before the great Allan Jeans to the amazing Having lifted the trophy 11 Christmas that year. group of players he played alongside times after making his debut against the USA in the final in 1958, Fraser Darcy retired at the end of the 2007 was a highlight of the day. has become synonymous with Davis season having returned to football The three time All Australian spoke with Cup and having that year after two consecutive authority about success and the way succeeded as captain reconstructions to his knee. Hawthorn approached the game in in 1970 and led Australia to four more titles in 24 years in charge. He shared his views on the state of those historic times for the football club. football at the moment, as well as some Any members interested in attending After stepping down as captain of his fondest moments in football the next President’s Lunch on the 22nd he continued to be acknowledged including a special fan that used to ring of August should contact the Club on across the world for his great service to the sport when he was honoured him several times daily. 9822 3333 for a booking form. as a Centenary Ambassador for Davis Cup and was the first recipient of the ITF and International Hall of Fame’s Davis Cup Award of Excellence. This latest honour no doubt solidifies Fraser’s legendary status in the sport and has him in the company of other Philippe Chartrier award recipients including , , , , and . Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club would like to congratulate one of our great Life Members, Neale Fraser, for his service to the sport of tennis and this huge honour bestowed on him.

12 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 Stefani Stojic teamed with Abbie Myers to make the quarterfinals of the doubles THE KOOYONG FOUNDATION before the group travelled to France for the prestigious Le 13/14 des Hauts de Seine The Alicia Molik Cup Scout reports, and results from Junior and eventually onto the World Team Cup. The Alicia Molik Cup was played on the Development Series and Optus Junior weekend of the 19th and 20th of April at Tour Results (12 & under). International Success Kooyong’s Sally Peers and Mark Verryth Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club with more than The players enjoyed the challenge of the have been busy on the international 60 kids from 16 metropolitan associations high intensity training sessions, which tennis circuit recently with both playing and country regions taking part. focused on the importance of basic in the Junior French and Wimbledon technical and movement fundamentals. The new under 12 Junior Regional Cup Championships amongst other events was played for the first time and it was the Tennis Victoria ran the day with the throughout Europe. Eastern Region kids who came out on top support of Yakka and the Kooyong as they defeated North Eastern in the final. Sally recently made the semi final of the Foundation and we look forward to more German Junior Open as well as being The team of Alexandros Yiappos, Evan of these successful development days in runner up in the doubles at Wimbledon Chaimalis, Klara Vickov and Elly Fourlis the future. with Isabella Holland and winning the won the final 6 rubbers to nil in a strong doubles at the 14th Junior Open der performance. Three Kooyong Girls selected for Stadt Wels in Austria with Heather Australian team Watson of Great Britain. Congratulations to all of the kids involved Three of Kooyong’s finest young talents and we are looking forward to this event are currently traveling on the Optus Mark made the second round in singles continuing to help in the development of Australian European Young Stars tour at both Wimbledon and Roland Garros our young talent in Victoria. and are hoping to make their mark at as well as making the quarter finals of the doubles at Wimbledon with Alex Sanders. Yakka Talent Development Camps several world under 14 events including the World Team Cup. Tennis Victoria was delighted with the success of the first of four Talent Viktorija Rajicic, Molly Polak and Stefani Development Camps for 2008 as forty- Stojic have begun their tour in style three players participated in action packed with several strong performances in the training sessions under the guidance of Windmill Cup in Holland. National Talent Development Coaches, Molly, recently crowned Australian Under Ashley Naumann and Bernie Goerlitz. 14 Girl’s Champion after winning the The players were selected from 2007 title at the Winter Nationals in , Wayne Arthurs Cup, 2007 Junior reached the third round of the singles Pennant (10 & under), Follow up and then teamed with Viktorija to make Talent Search on 17 February, Talent the final of the doubles.

COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 13 KITCHEN NEWS Upcoming Food & Beverage News promotions OLD & RARE a cake of the day and a savoury filo Monday August 11th available in the bistro. - Sunday 17th A selection of home made petit fours Some delicious vintage and hard complement coffee at dinner in the to find wines will be featured Racquet Club. by the glass during the week. Thanks Russell, keep going mate, Wines from Peter Lehmann, they are delicious! Tahbilk, Redman and Coriole Limited stock NEW MENU We introduced our new Winter Menu in the Racquet Club last month. It’s got some ITALIAN PROMOTION old style classics like Oxtail, sweetbreads, Monday September 15th beef and horseradish, hot cheese soufflés - Sunday 21th and duck breast. Good comfort food for the cold winter days ahead. Members Our kitchen team will prepare should come down and try it. Italian dishes matched with a small selection of Italian A couple of weeks ago I was able or Italian inspired wines. THAI PROMOTION to purchase a small stock of Wagyu porterhouse steaks at a great price The Thai promotion last month was a and can I just say to the members great success and the most popular to who missed out ‘I am so sorry’ but I CHINESE PROMOTION date. Our own Thai Chef Nattapong did underestimated the demand. a fantastic job of adding our western Monday November 17th touch to the simple flavours and textures The porterhouse came from an - Sunday 23rd of his homeland to create a great menu. 18-month-old grain fed beast with a Dishes inspired by the flavours fat marbling content of 7 out of 10. The soft shell crab with Nam Jim of China will be featured. The taste and tenderness was simply dipping sauce was amazing and as for exquisite and well worth the extra money. A small selection of matching the fish roulade with chilli and cashew wines will also be available and the lamb shank massaman curry, The feed back from the lucky few was by the glass. well you can only describe it as brilliant. that it was worth the extra and several It was so successful we plan to do it have requested we offer it again. again, so keep watching this space for Kevin Ley the promotion dates. Executive Chef Cheers Nattapong, great menu! WINE LIST FATHER’S DAY PASTRY CHEF In view to benchmark itself against the We are fortunate at Kooyong to have our best of the industry, Kooyong Lawn LUNCHEON own full time pastry chef. Several clubs Tennis club has decided to enter the and restaurants can only dream prestigious Gourmet Traveller WINE SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER of employing such a specialist chef. / Fine Wine Partners - AUSTRALIA’S THE KOOYONG ROOM WINE LIST OF THE YEAR competition. I would like to introduce to you Russell 12PM – 3PM La Comte. Russell comes from New Established in 1994, Australia’s Wine Zealand and has been working at some List of the Year Awards is Australia’s Delicious Buffet Luncheon highly regarded restaurants. most recognised and respected national Drinks at Bar Prices awards for wine lists. $55 Adults With Russel’s input we have introduced $35 Children separate dessert menus for the Racquet Importantly, they are independently judged Club and the Hopman Bistro, each and recognise the enormous investment showcasing a variety of contemporary in time and money necessary for Download the booking form from and traditional ingredients. Both menus restaurants to develop a quality wine list. our website www.kooyong.com. au or contact reception for more have been well received. All entrants and results will be featured in details on 9822 3333. All desserts are made in house and we the August/September issue of Gourmet will soon be broadening our offer with Traveller WINE Magazine.

14 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 COURT MAINTENANCE TRAFFIC & SPEED PROGRAM MONITORING

The excellent finish to the grass season Continuation of this program is intended saw the courts play well into June, the to carry into further years until all courts longest season in many years. have been leveled and re-turfed. Players reported that despite the colder The program of maintenance has and sometimes wetter weather, general been greatly assisted this year by the court conditions were very good right establishment of the water storage tank. up to the late end of season. The returfing program had to be Courts 19 – 26, which were returfed and temporarily haltered last year when laser leveled over recent years showed the club was severely challenged by Concerns have been raised recently the benefit of those work programs. water restrictions. regarding traffic flow around the club. The courts played out the season The continued availability of water The speed of vehicles, failure by drivers to observe signs and injury to a child in good condition, resulting in them through this season has not only hit by a car have lead to the club taking requiring less substantial work during helped the club maintain its grass action to curb driver behavior. the winter maintenance period. courts but has assisted in the general maintenance and preparation of the A speed radar device has been installed In general the main court areas have to monitor traffic flow and record the en tout cas courts. retained excellent cover and several speed of vehicles. It provides information base lines are sufficiently well covered During the mid year holiday period, to drivers to alert them when vehicle to not require returfing this year. quieter conditions allowed for some speed exceeds stipulated levels. intensive maintenance to be carried It is imperative that traffic speeds be Where regrowth is possible, it is the out on the en tout cas courts. kept to the stipulated limits for the safety. preferred method, as regenerated turf usually proves superior in the Club staff and contractors work It is equally important that drivers comply following season. together to complete necessary work with all signage, including directional indicators to ensure safe and efficient to repair hard worn and damaged To build on the improvements traffic flow around the site. areas where required. achieved on those courts, the next The club is monitoring traffic speeds stage of the laser leveling and re- Immediately after the work the and driver behavior and will, where turfing program has recently taken courts appeared slightly loose on the necessary, follow any matters of place on Courts 10 -14. surface, however they quickly played concerns up with the individuals involved back in and favourable conditions in the interest of safety at the club. The newly laid couch grass should now exists around the courts. establish through the spring and return the courts to play in improved Due to the constant use, of condition for our summer season. course, this work will continue and periodically maintenance will be carried out as needed.

COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 15 KOOYONG NEWS Real Club de Tenis 1899

BARCELONAThe Real Club de Tenis Barcelona club in all of Spain and has also hosted 1899 is the exclusive tennis and the prestigious Open SEAT tournament sporting club located on the street since 1953. Boschi i Gimpera, number 5, in Please contact Kate Anderson, KLTC the neighbourhood of Pedralbes, Membership Administrator on (03) 9822 Barcelona, north of Avenida Diagonal. 3333 or [email protected], The facilities at this famous tennis club, prior to your departure from Melbourne home of players like Carlos Moya, to make arrangements for a letter of Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Conchita introduction for any of our reciprocal Martinez and current French and clubs that you intend to visit. Wimbledon champion , This enables us to advise the reciprocal include 18 tennis courts, a gym, fitness club of your visit in advance to ensure centre and swimming pool. they are prepared for your arrival. We can The Real Club de Tenis Barcelona is also provide you with an information sheet considered the most prestigious tennis detailing the clubs facilities and services.

16 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 could be a contender for the pennant with both Hannah Arnold and Sophie PENNANT TEAMS EYEING Vickers in good form. Heather Barwick’s Grade 3 team is also OFF FINALS ACTION in exciting form with , Jessie Tamber and Siobhan Stagg leading Kooyong’s pennant teams are getting rising stars Molly Polak and Viktorija the team to second spot on the ladder. ready for finals time and most are well Rajicic joining forces with former State placed with only a couple of rounds Grade players Catherine Louis, Johanna Glenda Splatt’s team in Grade 4 is also left to play. Morrison and Despina Konstantinidis and full of talented young players and is in a With 28 teams competing in the Tennis of course Lauren this team is looking like tough section where one upset could tip Victoria Pennant competition Kooyong a definite pennant contender. the balance in their favour but they are currently sitting in sixth spot on the ladder. is well represented across all of the In the other Grade 1 section Lucy grades available. Mercuri’s team is also looking dangerous In Grade 5 Kooyong has another team In Grade 1 Kooyong is fielding two in third spot despite not fielding their of stars in the making playing some teams and both Michael Wood and strongest team all season. great tennis as Sally Cameron has her team sitting in second spot on the ladder Luke Dixon’s teams are battling hard to Alexandra Nancarrow, Sandy Vo and despite not losing a match. entrench themselves in the top four. Stefani Stojic are yet to hit the court at Michael’s young team is doing quite the same time and this would be a tough Angela Woodruff’s team in Grade 6 is well despite some obvious disruptions match up for any team. also fighting hard to make the finals and they are only likely to know their fate after throughout the season with Michael In Grade 2 Kooyong is fielding two the last round is finished with five teams having to fill in for State Grade on teams with Natalie Baic’s team currently in the running for the four finals spots. several occasions. sitting just outside the top four in Section Luke Dixon’s team has been struggling 1 while Breanna Little’s team is sitting in The Club wishes all our teams luck in to this point of the season but should second spot on the Section 2 ladder and the upcoming finals series. regain Matt Carroll and Anthony Zafiras for the run to the finals. In Grade 2 Kooyong is fielding two very competitive teams with Dom Gambaro and Ryan Wood’s teams sitting in third and fourth respectively. Both teams are playing some good tennis with several youngsters in each team hoping to put their mark on the competition in the finals. Ryan Wood is in great form at the moment and with Alex O’Donohue returning after a stint overseas this team will make a big run to the finals. In Grade 5 Martin Cassidy’s team looks like finishing in fourth spot on the ladder if all goes to plan while Nick Kotros’ Grade 6 team of youngsters is pushing for a spot in the top four. In Grade 9 Justin Shepherd’s team is in the finals mix while in Grade 10 Kooyong’s juniors are acquitting themselves with distinction as Nicholas Hoare’s team is well placed heading into the finals. In Seniors Grade 1 Cam Dickinson’s team is looking to avenge their grand final loss in 2006 after a year off and have themselves well placed for an assault on the pennant. It’s extremely close in Seniors Grade 3 with Don Heath’s team currently sitting on top of the ladder but also only one bad loss from dropping out of the top four. Doug Bell’s Seniors Grade 7 team is also on top of the ladder and is looking like the team to beat in their section. On the women’s side of the ledger, Lauren Byrnes’ Grade 1 team is sitting clear on top of the ladder and with

COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 17 TENNIS NEWS

MEN’S STATE GRADE WALKING THE TIGHTROPE

his year’s Men’s State Grade Jay Salter again has his team well placed On paper this side should beat anybody competition is heating up with at and with the imminent return of Marinko but stranger things have happened as T least five teams battling it out for Matosevic this side could take huge we saw in last year’s semi final when positions in the finals. leaps forward as the finals approach. the underdogs were able to get up and eventually went on to win the pennant. Grace Park has streaked ahead of the Richard Fromberg and Salter have field at the top of the ladder but MCC worked well together this season Get down to Grace Park Tennis Club and Kooyong No 2 are fighting for the and several youngsters have taken on Sunday August 17th to see all the next two spots and it could come down the opportunity to develop under finals action. to the very last round of the season their tutelage. before we know who makes it through Andrew Gregory, Jason Lee and in fourth spot with Kooyong No 1 and Michael Turlejski have all provided Dendy Park both in contention. strong support to their more Kooyong No 1, captained by Paul Arber, experienced teammates and have no is sitting just inside the top four and are doubt learnt a lot this season. looking forward to a boost with several It will be interesting to see this team players to return soon. at its peak with Fromberg, Salter, Arber and Lee Pearson will hopefully Matosevic and Gregory all in the one come straight back into the line up and side if available. this will only strengthen their chances of making the finals along with the availability of Matthew Coghlan in recent weeks.

David Bidmeade has unfortunately left to travel overseas but his role during the early part of the year along with Oliver Statham, Andrew Florent and Glenn Busby can’t be underestimated.

This team will have every opportunity to reach the finals with an experienced line up available towards the end of the season.

Statham, Pearson, Arber, Florent, Coghlan and of course Will McNamee will give this side the nucleus it needs to make a run at the title again in 2008. Jay Salter (above) and Jason Lee Kooyong No 2 is currently in third spot (left) have been in great form this and is within striking distance of second season and are gearing up for a if things fall their way over the second semi final against MCC. half of the season.

18 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 WOMEN’S STATE GRADE DESTINY IN THEIR OWN HANDS

ooyong has put itself in a perfect From top: Karolina Wlodarczak, position leading into the finals Stephanie Wiltshire and Emily of the Women’s State Grade Arnott have helped Kooyong into K top spot on the ladder and will be competition for 2008. looking for that elusive pennant in After losing last year’s final to MCC in this year's finals series. unfortunate circumstances the girls have come out firing this season and have announced themselves as one of the premier teams in the competition. With the depth of talent in this Kooyong team the girls will be looking to finish off the season in the top two to gain themselves a home final against either Royal South Yarra or MCC. Grace Park should also continue their excellent recent form to finish in the top two and this will setup two very interesting semi finals. Royal South Yarra and MCC at full strength are the equal of any team in the competition and both semi finals could become full scale wars. Both of these girls have bright futures Kooyong’s team of Lisa D’Amelio, and together with girls like Alexandra Karolina Wlodarczak, Adriana Szili, Nancarrow and Stefani Stojic this Stephanie Wiltshire, Emily Arnott and side will no doubt continue to go from Maddison Springall have the strength strength to strength. in both singles and doubles to pull themselves out of trouble if needed. This depth at the Club also puts pressure on the current team to perform Lisa and Adriana have been the and the girls will be keen to prove they rocks of this team all season and if are the best team in the competition and they can continue to hold strong it will be hoping to emulate the men’s team will go a long way to this team winning from 2007 which won a memorable the Club’s first ever State Grade pennant for the Club. Women’s pennant. Despite things not going to plan for Karolina and Stephanie have again our women’s team in finals in previous dominated most matches they’ve played seasons this could all change in 2008. and will be super important come finals time while both Emily and Maddison This team has built themselves up for a have played their part throughout the shot at the title and will be primed come season to keep this side at or near the finals time to take on whoever they face top of the ladder. and hopefully things go to plan and we see our first ever State Grade Women’s We have also seen a glimpse of the pennant at Kooyong in mid August. future during the season with both Molly Polak and Viktorija Rajicic Get down to Grace Park Tennis Club making their State Grade debuts in on Sunday the 17th of August for all spectacular fashion. the finals action.

COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 19 KOOYONG’S pennant profiles

Maddison Springall Jason Lee Age: 18 Age: 18 Grade: State grade Grade: State grade Play L/H or R/H: Play L/H or R/H: Left Handed Right Handed

Tennis Achievements: Tennis Achievements: Kooyong club champion 2007, represented Victoria in 16’s Hardcourt and Grasscourt Nationals Champion Pizzey Cup school tennis, I have won numerous junior 2006 and 2007 respectively. tournaments. Most admired sportsperson/why? Most admired sportsperson/why? In tennis it is , because of his motivation, and Ronaldinho. For the way they carry determination, hard work, self belief and how quickly he themselves on the court and pitch. worked his way up through the rankings. My second favourite sport is AFL and the player I admire most is Greatest influence on tennis career/why? Dale Thomas just because he’s cute. My parents for beginning my tennis career early and Greatest influence on tennis career/why? being a positive influence. Also my coaches that have My nanna and grandad because they encouraged moulded my game to where it is now. me to start playing when they used to babysit me when I was young and they always encourage me whether I win or lose. My coach Kim Kachel is also a Greatest sporting moment witnessed? great influence on my tennis career because he is very This year’s Wimbledon final and Australia’s 2006 World patient with me and always willing to help. Cup campaign. Greatest sporting moment witnessed? Reason for playing for Kooyong? Nadal beating Federer on grass to win the 2008 Wimbledon final. Immaculate facilities. The courts, the gym, the restaurant and the spa. All a player needs to achieve success. Reason for playing for Kooyong? It is very helpful to have access to different court surfaces What qualities do you admire in people? and Cedric Mason has been very supportive and helpful which has made coming to a new club a lot easier. Loyalty.

What qualities do you admire in people? If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? Honesty, reliability, and a good sense of humour. A student and probably very overweight. If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? I have recently become interested in netball and would What do you do outside tennis? love to be able to play at a high level. Work and spend time with close mates and family. What do you do outside tennis? Coach netball, play the piano, sketch and go to watch How much time do you spend developing your Collingwood football matches. tennis each week? I spend about 10 hours a week training on and off the How much time do you spend developing your tennis each week? With year 12 its difficult to train as court. This includes tennis practice, running and going much as I would like to but its usually 3-4 times a week. to the gym.

Projected finish for your pennant team this Projected finish for your pennant team this season? If we can field a full team we have an season? Most likely victorious. excellent chance of winning. Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? I am not able to go out at night as much as I would like Not being able to eat all the amazingly unhealthy to, have to watch the junk food and tennis takes up a foods which taste so good. Nevertheless I would not lot of study time. exchange my tennis for anything.

20 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 Junior Competition News

Kooyong fielded 20 teams in the recently and Cindy Tamber’s team of youngsters completed Bayside Regional Tennis in Section 14 finished the season in Association Junior Competition with 7 fourth and unfortunately lost their semi teams competing on Saturday morning final to the top side. and 13 teams on Sunday morning. The Club wants to congratulate all the We had eight teams make the finals kids and parents involved in the February with four teams in the grand final, all on to June season and we look forward to Saturday, and it was Gemma Seeley’s the July to December season. team who won the Club’s only pennant defeating Tom Hamer’s Kooyong team in Although the Club didn’t win many the final of Saturday Section 4. pennants, we think the kids are being challenged and this in turn is helping The all-Kooyong final was a great effort them to improve and enjoy their tennis. by our young kids with most playing their first or second season of tennis with It is obviously working with many of the Club and it was a fantastic result for our kids being selected to play for the Gemma Seeley’s team having only made Bayside Association in the upcoming the grand final by one point. Junior Pennant Competition and they In Section 1 on Saturday Katie are also currently competing in the Michelmore’s team had a great season senior Winter Pennant season. culminating in them being runners up while Harry Atkins’ team finished in fifth spot on the ladder. In Section 3 on Saturday mornings Julia Harper’s team finished in second spot on the ladder and unfortunately lost in the grand final. On Sunday morning in Section 1 Lucas Stanboultgis’ team finished in fourth spot on the ladder but lost to the top team in the semi final. It was a similar story in Section 2 with Daniel Warwick’s team finishing in third place on the ladder but lost in the semi final. Josh Rawlings’ team also finished in fifth spot on the ladder in Section 2. In Section 3 Sam Fowler’s team were unlucky to miss out the finals despite having a great season and playing with only four players for most of the season. Sarah McIlraith’s team in Section 4 finished in seventh while in Section 5 Simon Hardham and Hamish Jones’ teams finished in equal fifth on the ladder. In Section 7 Alexander Galligan and Nicholas Montgomery’s teams finished in sixth and seventh respectively and in Section 8 Laetitia Wiseman’s team also finished in seventh spot. In Section 11 Januz Zecevic’s team had a great season eventually losing in the semi final after finishing in third spot on the ladder. Sophia Scott’s Section 12 team battled out the season well to finish in sixth spot

COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 21 TENNIS NEWS KOOYONG INTERNATIONAL TENNIS ACADEMY

At K.I.T.A we are always looking to level in a group environment. All standard The ladies programs are continuing to improve our resources for the members of players can enjoy this program and it grow with participants using the sessions and to this end we are very pleased to is great for couples or a chance to meet not only for improving their skills but be able to obtain the services of two very new members. also for fitness and social opportunities. experienced coaches in Kylie Moulds There has been a big increase in ladies Further to this, in the overall and Andrew Florent. organising a group of 4 - 8 of their development of all our players, we friends and making a morning out of it. Kylie is a High Performance coach with are still looking at organising as many , which there are very few tournaments as possible, especially Helen, K.I.T.A.’s Program Director, is, for in Australia. She has been travelling with twilight weekend tournaments. those who are not sure, located in teams and WTA players for Pro Shop and can help you with all of These are so important to the players the past 4 years, was Australian Institute your coaching needs. and their development as many players of Sport Women’s Coach, and in the have limited opportunities to improve Whether you are a beginner, advanced, past has been assistant Head Coach their skills, confidence and experience young or mature, need a private or semi of and had her own under tournament conditions, as families private lesson, group or squads; full coaching program. get busier and busier. These tournaments time/part time program Helen will do her Andrew has been ranked as high as will be advertised to all coaching and utmost in trying to accommodate your 13 in world ATP doubles, reached the club members alike and will now need to needs. The direct coaching telephone Masters which is the top 8 doubles pairs take place after pennant finishes. number is 9824 6860. in the world three times and quarter Our Monday and Friday in-house Also now in the PRO SHOP is Kevin finalled all Grand Slams except the competitions for players who have just Furst, our new manager, who has had US. As a coach he has worked with started or are nearly ready for Saturday over 20 years experience in this field. Meaghan Shaughnessy ranked 11 WTA, and Sunday competition have been He has dealt with assisting professionals Mark Philipoussis, and is the Wesley going really well and had great feedback. right through to beginners and has College Boy’s Firsts coach. a great amount of knowledge and John McInnes, one of our coaches Both coaches are available to all understanding of players needs. who has had over 30 years experience members who may like to take advantage in coaching, has done a fantastic job The shop is now open for extended of their expertise and knowledge and can with this program and this will see hours, has a 24-hour, and if needed less, be booked through the coaching office more players starting competition with time, turn around for RESTRINGING and located in the Proshop. confidence and a greater knowledge of offers a wide range of clothing. Another new program that will be starting what is involved. If there is something that we haven’t got this next term is our Adult Twilight Cardio Our kinder and pre-school 3-5 year we will do our best to get it in, we look Tennis. Initially this will be taking place on old program is gaining momentum. forward to assisting you with all of your a Friday night at 6.30pm to 8 pm. This sees the young ones getting tennis requirements. This program is designed to get players more involved with learning concepts heart rates into their aerobic zone and such as basic co-ordination, technical, Glenn Busby challenge both your ability and fitness movement and listening skills. Head Coach

22 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 On Thursday mornings Kerin Tulloch’s Section A team finished in sixth on the Midweek Ladies Report ladder while Anne Kaiser’s Section 1 team finished in seventh. Kooyong’s mid week ladies teams had Garnsworthy, Marg Knapp, Linda Dohnt one of their most successful Bayside and Jo Murray won the grand final again In Section 3 Gill Gleeson’s team finished Regional Tennis Association seasons in a after finishing on top of the ladder. in third spot but were unable to defeat long time recently with the Club finishing Wellington in the semi final and Susie In Section 2 Jodie Cody’s team finished with three pennants. Gaye Anderson’s Section 4 team finished second on the ladder but unfortunately in sixth place. With the Club fielding three teams on lost their semi final against Mordialloc. Wednesday morning and six teams on Gena Ferguson’s Section 5 team In Section 6 Mary O’Sullivan’s team of Thursday mornings it was great to see a finished in third place on the ladder Mary, Karyn Solomon, Karen O’Neill, third of these teams win the grand final and while Anne Fitzpatrick’s Section 7 team Priscilla Kiernan, Julieanne Morrissy, just four teams missed the finals altogether. of Anne, Sue Rose, Sue-Ann Roll, Elizabeth McCaffrey, Sarah Stead and Julia Lyn McLaughlan, Elizabeth Critchley, On Wednesday Caroline Venn’s Section Mascitelli finished third on the ladder but Marlene Barden, Wendy Bladon and 1 team of Caroline, Lauren Dennis, won both their semi final and grand final Bridget Laird, Judy Mullen, Judy against Dendy Park to win the pennant. Liz La China finished first and won their grand final against Grace Park. In MEMRLTA on Tuesday mornings Kooyong is fielding four teams and the season is currently at the half way mark. In Section A1 Sue Taylor’s team are currently in fourth place on the ladder while Jo Koffman’s A3 team are sitting in tenth place. In A5 Kooyong is fielding two teams and Sarah Walter and Mandy Lane’s teams are currently in second and eighth respectively. Mary O’Sullivan’s Section 6 team from left: From left: Thursday Section 7 winners Liz McCaffrey, Mary O’Sullivan, Julieanne Sue Rose, Wendy Bladen, Duppy Critchley, Congratulations to all of our pennant Morrissy, Karen O’Neil, Karyn Solomon and Marlene Barden and Anne Fitzpatrick. winning teams and good luck to all of Priscilla Kiernan. our teams for the remainder of 2008.

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COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 23 AROUND THE CLUB SQUASH REPORT

Sarah Fitz-Gerald. Nikhil Raniga was runner up in the U/17 Boys and has also gained selection in the state team

Kooyong A1 squash players, Josh Cardwell and Neeraj Aggarwal have been competing for world ranking points in Professional Squash Association (PSA) tournaments over the past couple of months. Both players travelled to Western Australia to compete in 3 PSA tournaments during May. Josh also toured to New Zealand to play 2 PSA tournaments. Neeraj and Josh are congratulated on their efforts, because since playing these tournaments, Josh has improved from 292 in the January rankings to 214 June, while Neeraj has risen from 262 in January to 235 in June.

The annual Handicap squash Kooyong had quite a successful season, Ladies Premier – Kooyong 2-8-87 tournament, where all players start with winning 4 pennants and 1 team was defeated Westerfolds 1-5-75 a handicap so that everyone has an runner-up. In the A1 grand final the A1 – Kooyong 2-7-88 defeated equal chance of winning the tournament, convincing wins from Mark Ikin and MCC 2-6-73 is scheduled to be played July through Ben Waterfall secured victory on the to November. Exact dates of the event night. Our Ladies Premier League team, A2 – MCC defeated Kooyong are yet to be confirmed. Look out for comprising Melody Francis, Jessica in the grand final – 2/2 the entry form on the notice boards and Gillett and Lisa Ambler were also able B1 – Kooyong defeated MCC make sure you get your entry in early for to secure a premiership after defeating in the grand final – 3/1 what will be another great squash event. the Westerfolds team in a very tight contest. Well done to the B1 team, C2 – Kooyong defeated Hawthorn The Kooyong Junior Squash which had a well balanced team of youth in the grand final – 2/2 Competition for term 3 will start on and experience, which was enough to Juniors, Selena Shaikh and Sarah Saturday 19 July and run every Saturday account for their opponents in the grand Cardwell recently competed in 9.30-11.30am. The Development final. The C2 team of Bryan Derrick, Peter 2 junior squash tournaments in Squad takes place on Thursday and Dixon, Paul Derrick and newly appointed Malaysia. Both the Milo All Star Junior Saturday afternoons. For information on team member Steve Ellis combined nicely Squash Championships and the these programs or to arrange a private to defeat Hawthorn in the grand final. Penang International Junior Squash coaching lesson please contact Championships had a very high calibre Mark Ikin on Tel: 0418 542 965 or of entries. In the Milo All Star Sarah [email protected] Cardwell was a quarter-finalist and Selena Shaikh finished in 21st place. In the Penang International Sarah was a finalist and Selena finished in 11th place.

Top: The victorious Men's A1 squash team Victorian State Championships, Melody of Josh Cardwell, Robert Templeton, Ben Francis won the U/23 title, Sarah Waterfall and Mark Ikin. Cardwell won the U/17 with teammate Right: The historic double was completed Selena Shaikh runner up. All three girls when the Women’s Premier League team of Melody Francis, Lisa Ambler, Vicki Cardwell are in the Victorian team to be managed and Jessica Gillet won the pennant. and coached by Kooyong member

24 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 NEW RECRUITS!! We are pleased that Natalie Postma has recently joined our Committee and the already proving to be a great asset and brings fresh ideas to the group. An exciting event is being planned. Our last function before the renos!! These SocialIt has been a busy few months for theCommittee over 90 people promises to be a huge talented musos will pay tribute to the Social Committee. A very successful success! Many thanks to the entertaining Groovy 60’s, 70’s DISCO, 80’s RETRO Mixed Doubles Tennis afternoon was held and instructive Tom Gyoffrey QC and to plus the popular hits of the 90’s and in May with an overwhelming response – Simonette Cunningham for organising today including a fully choreographed over 60 players. The winners were: this ‘strictly educational seminar’ on the and costumed show… highly delights of Cabernet sauvignon! GROUP 1: recommended by John Blackman! Stuart Stockdale & Radek (Winners) UPCOMING EVENTS: We are looking forward to seeing you John Batkin & Julie Doyle (Runners-up) JJ John Jeffries Memorial Mixed at our functions and please diarise the above dates. Our tennis afternoons are GROUP 2: Doubles Tennis Round Robin - proving to be very popular and I know Cathy & Paul Quinn (Winners) changed to Sunday, 12th October that our Xmas Party with Plastique will Sasha Wright Neville & Dennis Klapas AGM – Thursday, 13th November be well attended so book early so you GROUP 3: and then our big event for the year… don’t miss out. Thank you for all your Bridget Laird & Aidan Nania (Winners) support and look forward to meeting you Sze He Lee & Andrew Hawkes BRINGING THE HOUSE DOWN soon and keep warm! XMAS PARTY! (Runners-up) Rosie Waite-Garrisson GROUP 4: SAT 6TH DECEMBER, 2008 President – Social Committee Judy Mullen & Anthony (Winners) Geraldine & Peter Gard (Runners-up) GROUP 5: Dianne & Harold Cole (Winners) Trudy Madson & Miles Cunningham (Runners-up) Congratulations to the above and Guaranteed to please audiences thank you to all who participated. of all ages! A special thanks to Court Captains, Duncan Buchanan, Cathy Quinn, An exciting event is being planned. Our Margot McClusky, Andrea Purvis and last function before the renos!! These Denise Cosgriff and huge thanks to our talented musos will tribute to the Groovy Vice-President Claire Fitzpatrick and 60’s, 70’s DISCO, 80’s RETRO plus Committee who organised the event the popular hits of the 90’s and TODAY so well yet again!! Thanks also to Mel, ! including a fully choreographed and Ian and all Kooyong staff for making costumed show… highly recommended it such a success! We booked out the by John Blackman! Bistro and great fun was had by all. This is a night not to be missed! We expect As we go to print we will have held a large crowd so start planning your tables our Wine Tasting Masterclass and with now of 10 or 12 or we can seat you.

COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 25 AROUND THE CLUB

Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary

This year a cheque was handed to the A special thank you to Scotchman’s RCH Auxiliaries Office for $35,000. Hill wines who allowed us to serve their wines as a special addition to the meal What a magnificent effort on the part of and donated two magnums of wine for the RCH Committee, Kooyong Lawn Bewitched Ball - Joan Layet, Gordon Way our silent auction and raffle. Tennis Club, Members and Staff who and Mardi Story. support the functions and contribute most Also, I’d like to thank the member who generously with their money and time. donated 10 days at a holiday house in Bateman’s Bay and another member This money will collectively be utilised who donated a T. S. Gill Lithograph from with other Committee’s fundraising to buy 1860 for the silent auction. a VAC Advanced Therapy System, which otherwise the Royal Children’s Hospital Any other members who wish to donate wouldn’t purchase for some time. prizes for raffles or auctions can contact Sandra Williams on 9818 4735. Our Committee works towards a wish list, which each year the RCH provides Thank you to all my Committee members, us with and we are informed as to what staff and our CEO, Chris Brown, who is needed urgently and the function of arranged support of this evening. equipment purchased. Sandra Williams Presentation of RCH Good Friday Appeal With the raffles held, with goods donated President cheque for $12,000,000. Joan Layet, Carmel by many members, friends, our own Quinn and Caroline Hill. Cedric Mason and the Pro Shop at Kooyong, the funds grow each year. FORTHCOMING On the 28th of April a card day was FUNCTIONS held which was sold out. This is a very popular event and function held in the 25th August Kooyong Room and on this day we raised $5312. Card Day Phyllis George, a long time supporter of 13th October the RCH Committee, made $965 with Fashion Parade and her stall of goods at the function. Luncheon Our 70th Anniversary celebration was held on Friday the 13th of June. The Rathdown Street Band - Bewitched Ball. theme was a ‘Bewitched Ball’ and the Rathdowne Street Big Band (consisting of 20 people) donated their time for the third year in a row for this event, which is greatly appreciated by all. They are a swinging band and everyone was up on the dance floor for the entire evening. In a fantastic effort we raised $6599 on the night. Sue Mason of the RCH Auxiliaries office cut a 70th birthday cake for us. 70th Anniversary of RCH Auxiliary Kooyong Bewitched Ball 13 June 2008.

26 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 BRIDGE NEWS

We have had an extremely busy and with our very popular Annual Dinner & rewarding few months with numerous Bridge Evening on the 14th of October. extra curricular events. This is a wonderful occasion when The May Congress was a huge success Members can bring along guests to with 100 competitors from various enjoy our hospitality at both the dining Melbourne Bridge Clubs competing. table and the bridge table.

Kooyong Members were very successful We must be one of the busiest and with Leeron Branicki and Jeff Fust happiest bridge clubs in Melbourne, we announced the outright winners. are very fortunate.

The prize for the best Kooyong pair was The 2008 Schedule of Events can a draw between Penny Purbrick with always be viewed on the Club’s website. Diana Wilson and Constance Bruce with Jillian Griffith. Leeron Branicki Brenda and Jerry Sender won the June President Club competition over two nights for the Borin Trophy with runners up being Pauline and Charles Baker. A celebratory supper was held afterwards.

The Club has extended its challenges by taking part in The Australia Wide Pairs and Bridge for Brain Research.

Kooyong have now reclaimed the trophy after the last match against Royal South Yarra.

The Victoria Golf Club came to lunch and played a five-way teams match in July and this was an extremely happy occasion.

There is a Visitor’s Night with Supper scheduled for the 16th of September

Top to bottom: Leeron Branicki and Jeff Fust – Winners 2008 Kooyong Congress Brenda and Jerry Sender – Winners 2008 Borin Trophy LATEST PROMOTIONS Constance, Penny, Jillian, Diana – Best Kooyong Pairs 2008 Congress ARE AS FOLLOWS: Graduate Master – Prudence Hope Club Master – Warren Craig, Angela Morgan Local Master – Val Miles, Angela Walker *Local Master – Nancy Heffernan *Regional Master – Jerry Sender *State Master – Marilyn Ohlson, Diana Wilson Bronze Life Master – Penny Purbrick

COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 27 AROUND THE CLUB Wine and Food Society We were delighted that so many of our members were able to join us on such a cold and miserable night for Billiards & Snooker our July function. Enoteca (translation is Wine Library) is an interesting restaurant serving frequently unusual food combinations REPORT with considerable flavour. In these days when wine packages by Alistair Macindoe have unfortunately become the norm QUOTE OF THE MONTH it was a rare pleasure to be able to The A Grade snooker season is coming serve wines of our choice hence the to its end, and Kooyong has had “Half-hearted play is bad at excellent Katnook Riesling and Port a reasonable time of it, having had any time, but worst of all when Phillip Estate Pinot. several victories in what is a very strong you want a big shot to score We look forward to our 2008 competition. Regrettably, the team has and are facing your job with a Winemaker’s Dinner to be held on suffered some heavy defeats, where our feeling that a safety shot might Friday 12th September, which notices opponents’ play has been characterised of course will be sent to members be better. Therefore never get and is sure to be a night to remember. by the irresistible combination high-voltage caught in two minds about potting mixed with deadly safety play. Pamela Middleton playing for safety, and when Bacchus you are quite satisfied that it is the only thing to do, play your safety shot with as much care as if it was the critical shot in a big break.” - The Great Walter Lindrum discussing safety play in Billiards 1930

From left: Ian Stedman, Pamela SHOT OF THE MONTH Middleton and Neil Carder Playing for position on a colour In this Shot of the Month, we are potting Friday,ENOTECA 18th July 2008 a red to land straight on the black into a top pocket. (In the diagram the white MENU SHOT 2 is coloured grey.) ENTRÉE the right way SHOT 1 Cured Tasmanian Ocean Trout smoked the wrong Both reds are of similar difficulty with apple wood and tarragon, soft way – so which one should be played? poached egg, micro greens and Granny Smith apple vinaigrette

In Shot 1 you pot the red into the left top MAIN COURSE pocket. The white will come off the top Twice cooked Duckling bitter cushion and run down the table; each greens, orange, muscatels, grappa accompanied by rosemary fried inch of its travel alters the potting angle potatoes and a crisp mixed salad on the black. The white must stop rolling with a few inches of the arrow head for DESSERT you to have a straight pot on the black. Pear and almond tart, pear and black pepper sorbetto It’s better to take on Shot 2, where the WINES red is potted into the right top pocket. Blanc de Blanc Brut, France Here the white comes off the side cushion. The white can come to rest T’Gallant Pinot Grigio, Red Hill 2006 anywhere over a distance of several feet, Katnook Estate Riesling, and still leave you a straight black. Not Coonawarra 2006 having to worry about the pace of the Port Phillip Estate Pinot Noir, white makes for a much easier pot. Mornington Peninsula 2007

28 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 Do you follow a healthy eating plan and how important would you say this is? Yes, a healthy diet and exercise go hand in hand. I am predominantly a vegetarian HEALTH although I do enjoy fish. My body is like a high performance car, so I only put in premium-unleaded food. Of course I enjoy a glass of wine preferably red, I love CLUB NEWS chocolate, I enjoy a daily soy latte and the odd muffin like most of us and I believe WOMEN & WEIGHT TRAINING moderation to be the key, not deprivation. What was your view on weight running 120 km a week in my 20s and training before you had professional I took up triathlons at 28 and trained guidance? with Bondi Tri Club for a period. This I’ve always kept fit so I thought I could meant that I was cycling and swimming do it all myself but the reality was, I was as well as running however, running was overtraining. I was doing so much cardio and is my forte. I incorporated weight that I was too fatigued to complete a training into my exercise regime but beneficial weight training session. Now, have never had a structured, disciplined instead of feeling fatigued after training, program as I have now. I feel energised. I’ve reduced my running Why did you start weight training? distance but increased my times and alternating running with cycling on the I was on the treadmill pounding away, days I am not weight training. running 10-12 km every second day and cycling for 20km over many years. I was What do you think is the ideal fit, kept my weight down, but I felt my I remember when I first stepped into a exercise combination to keep a upper body was not toned. My legs were gym at the age of 14, the former Findlay’s woman fit, lean, toned and healthy? in great shape, but it had seemed gravity in Camberwell. It was scary to say the Definitely weights combined with was catching up and whilst that’s a fact least and that was just the 80s fashion. running, cycling, lots of walking, lots of life, turning 50 last year meant that I of water and a healthy eating plan. Frank Sedgman, former owner of now had to work harder, restructure my This works for me but of course some Findlay’s gym, and other tennis greats program and work with what I have got! such as, Lew Hoad, Harry Hopman and people prefer water sports which is also I had a chat to Michael Kull Kooyong Rod Laver used weights regularly to fantastic and can be incorporated with Health Club Manager about my training compliment their tennis game, as they all a weight program and tennis for fitness and how to improve it. I queried why I recognised the benefits of weight training and social interaction. was feeling so fatigued when I should to improve performance on and off the have been feeling fabulous after my tennis court. Australian tennis legend, What would you say is the biggest vigorous workouts. Michael suggested , pioneered weight misconception with women and to me less is more and further suggested training for women as early as 1960. weight training? I try weight training before my cardio Scientific research has conclusively proven Women have the fear of bulking up, workout. I did not hesitate, it was time which is quite possible if you specifically that resistance training is the best exercise and within a week of that discussion I for developing strength and power. train for that, otherwise it’s far from the commenced a goal specific program. truth. My goal when I started was for In my experience, women appear to This meant a commitment to weight definition and tone and I am achieving have a lot of misconceptions about training three days a week however, that by consistent and regular weight weight training yet it is the ultimate Michael allowed me flexibility to cater for training sessions. Those little rolls that action and discipline for a dynamic work commitments and so far this has linger around ones middle, as part of the shape and invigorating health. It’s not been a problem. Daily exercise is ageing process are now almost invisible! encouraging to see more women and has always been a priority in my life recognising the benefits of weight so I always manage to fit it into the day. What is your advice to women who training to recreate their shape and tone. are thinking about weight training Dee Milne a Kooyong member for the How has it helped you in your day- but are not too sure? past eight years is an exercise disciple. to-day life? Can you give an example of a lifestyle activity? Don’t leave it any longer the benefits will Dee commenced personal training with speak for themselves. Talk to the team at me in March 2008 so I asked Dee to Exercise is not only great for the body Kooyong Health Club that’s what I did! If participate in this article and to share it sharpens the brain! It gives me more you are disciplined and committed, you the benefits she personally has gained focus on a daily basis and greatly assists will achieve a great result. by incorporating weights into her me in my professional life as a Barrister cardiovascular training. particularly in the Family Law area where Thanks for the interview Dee; I’m the work can be emotionally demanding. going off for a coffee and a muffin at Dee when did you first get into Strengthening the core, which is what the clubhouse! Me too!! exercise? weight training essentially does, not only I was a regular jogger and weight training results in a powerful body, but a positive Anyone interested in personal training was something I did intermittently when outlook on life. You have more bounce in can contact Health Club Manager, I was around 19 year of age. I was your step, more agility! Michael Kull, directly on 0419003762.

COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2008 29 KOOYONG NEWS Archives & Research Centre DIARY DATES The Club is grateful for the following AUGUST 2008 donations to its archival collection: John Dean (autographed photo of 22 The President’s Lunch Gonzales Trabert Sedgman & Hartwig featuring Mark Allen and Greg Hall - See ad below – Johannesberg & post card of Tennis Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Card Day Court Recreation 25 Ground Kalgoorlie Crèche Ladies Tennis Night circa 1920); Margaret 29 Contact reception for more details Faulkner (1961 Davis Cup Tie SEPTEMBER 2008 clip, 1961, 1966, 1973, Davis Cup 7 Father’s Day Luncheon - Contact reception for more details Programmes, 1971 Wine and Food Society Winemaker’s Dinner Victorian Grasscourt 12 Championships 16 Bridge Visitor’s Night Programme, 1974 Commercial OCTOBER 2008 Union Masters “Championships Social Committee ‘JJ’ John Jeffries Memorial 12 of Champions” Mixed Doubles Tennis Round Robin Programme); Professor John Hart Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Spring Fashion (Tennis, An Album of Famous Players in 13 Parade and Luncheon Action 1936); Joan Layet (Dinner Dance program - the Southern Cross Hotel, 14 Annual Dinner and Bridge Evening 18 January 1965 to celebrate the Third 27 New Members’ Night Annual Federation Cup). Crèche Mixed Doubles Tennis Night It is interesting to note that all of the 27 Contact reception for more details items on the menu in the Federation Cup Dinner Dance program (cover can be 30 KLTC Inc. Annual General Meeting seen above) had names relating to tennis from the Filet of Whiting Amandine Mar- NOVEMBER 2008 gar-et to the Peach Nell and the Coffee Billie-Jean. Social Committee Annual General Meeting 13 Norman Marshall 15 Opening Day - The official opening of the grass court season Club Archivist Crèche Children’s Christmas Party 30 Contact reception for more details THE PRESIDENT’S LUNCH ‘Putt & Punt luncheon’ Featuring Pro-golfer, radio host and golf analyst, MARK ALLEN and champion Melbourne Cup winning jockey, GREG HALL FRIDAY 22ND AUGUST, 12PM – 3PM $75 per person or $700 per table of ten (inc gst) Includes three course meal and premium beverages

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