THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 37 AUGUST 2014

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Women Win Premier League Title In Grand Stand Finish The Tennis Victoria Premier League finished in exciting circumstances in April as both the men’s and women’s finals came down to the final rubber. Kooyong's Premier League Champion Women's team from left: Kate Antosik, Destanee Aiava, Annabelle Andrinopoulos, Alana Parnaby, Molly Polak & Bridgette Beck Kooyong’s women’s team came out on top against a talented MCC team while the men put up a great fight against the Annabelle Andrinopoulos then took on Lemke but couldn’t quite get the win in red hot favourites from Grace Park. Eliza Long while Alana Parnaby took on the second set tiebreak and was forced With doubles played first, both matches Sevvy Gallios in the matches that would to retire in the third set with injury while were even going into singles after each decide the final. Andrinopoulos got off to our captain, David Bidmeade, kept his team won one of the doubles rubbers in a slow start as Long found her range side alive with one of his best wins for straight sets. early and the first set quickly slipped the Club as he defeated Adam away while Parnaby also found herself Hubble 7/6 6/3. Then things started to heat up as singles down a set and things looked grim. Both began, with Destanee Aiava taking on the girls regrouped between sets and things Grace Park’s Jarryd Maher then proved highly regarded Zoe Hives while Molly began to turn in their favour as to be too strong for Ricky Robertson Polak took on rising star . Andrinopoulos got out to an early lead despite giving everything he had so it Things were extremely close in the first and served for the second set at 5/4 came down to the match between set of both matches but Aiava was able to before being broken but she broke Kooyong’s Andrew Coelho and Dane win hers in a tiebreak while Polak went straight back and served her way into a Proppogia and it was Proppogia that down 7/5 after leading early. The first set third set. drew first blood in a tight first set that winner went on to win the match and this ultimately decided the day. again left tings all square with just two Parnaby raced through the second set to rubbers to play. also send her match into a decider as the Kooyong then needed to win the final Kooyong girls looked to have all the two sets without losing many games momentum. Things could have gone which became an impossible task and either way in several huge service games after some quick calculations the result in the final set for Parnaby but she found was called but our men’s team had a way to hold while also putting plenty of given their all. pressure on the Gallios serve and it payed Bold personalities, beautiful materials and timeless designs to enhance your outdoor space. huge dividends with 4/6 6/1 6/4 victory that kept Kooyong in the match. Bali Republic is Australia’s pre-eminent online store for luxurious outdoor furniture. With MCC leading on games Visit our online showroom to discover our stunning outdoor furniture range. Andrinopoulos had to win the third set for Kooyong to win on the day and she started the third set where she left off in the second, with some beautifully placed ground strokes to get Long out of position and quickly raced to a 5/2 lead. Andrinopoulos then held her nerve and calmly served out the match to be The Kooyong Mens team greeted by some huge cheers from her teammates after pulling off the great 1300 430 809 I balirepublic.com.au Congratulations to Grace Park on a escape and a fantastic win for the Club. wonderful season and a thoroughly The men weren’t quite so lucky despite deserved title and to all the Kooyong Destanee Aiava came out on top the best efforts of all involved as Daniel players on another fantastic campaign against Zoe Hives Byrnes won the first set against James at the top level of tennis in Victoria! CONTENTS 5 COURT THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC.

ISSUE NUMBER 37 AUGUST 2014 Capital Works will require careful scheduling because Champions Dinner It is an important function of the of court requirements, both day and At the Champion’s Dinner, we recognized Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. Committee and management to night. There is also further investigation our section winners, and another highly 489 Glenferrie Road regularly review and update the of future needs for grounds equipment entertaining night featured a special Kooyong VIC 3144 Club master plan and major capital and all areas of the clubhouse that may musical performance by acclaimed (03) 9822 3333 works programs to ensure the Club need updating. vocalist David Hobson. The dinner also (03) 9822 5248 meets both current and future needs provided us an opportunity to celebrate www.kooyong.com.au Rules and Regulations the selection of Kooyong’s own Sarah [email protected] of Members. In the past, these reviews lead to projects including the substantial Another matter that has occupied some Cardwell and to wish her well in the 17 177 846 072 clubhouse renovations Members enjoy of the Committee’s time over the last Commonwealth Games team to play FUNCTIONS & EVENTS 6 A0039994S today and major works around the year involved a review of the Club squash in Glasgow Sarah follows in the 3 Tennis Victoria's Premier League grass courts last year. The capital works Rules and Regulations. The Associations footsteps of her mother and Kooyong program is a matter of constant review Incorporation Reform Act 2012 replaced Member Vicki Cardwell, herself a former 5 Message from the CEO KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB for the Committee to meet our the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 world number one. COMMITTEE 5 President's Report objective of being the country’s and the Club has sought the assistance As we move into the second half of Ian Hill - President premier sporting club. of experts in this field to review the the year preparations are underway 6 Kooyong International Peter Carew - Vice-President Rules. In doing this we are seeking Club Upgrades for the 2015 Kooyong Classic. Members 8 2014 Champions' Dinner Brian Capp - Vice-President to adopt changes, in part required will receive information in the coming Joe Dicks - Treasurer Our work programs focus on refreshing by the new act, but also to achieve months about the event and I encourage 10 Foundation News: Wimbledon best practice for governance and Members of Committee many areas of the club, but also aim to you all to become involved in what will 12 Foundation News provide new and additional facilities and management of the Club. The revised be another great event. Rowena Cole services to meet the current and future Rules will be presented to Members 14 ITF World Champs Adam Cossar demands. Work over recent years to at the Annual General Meeting this 15 Team Kooyong Ocean Swim Cam Dickinson upgrade the condition of our grass courts year and will include a number of Richard Kennett has provided significantly better playing recommendations including changes 8 16 Tennis Victoria Awards Fiona Law in the Committee structure. Duncan McCulloch conditions and during the last twelve 17 Club News: Margot McCluskey months, substantial improvements were Club Events Commonwealth Games Darren O’Loughlin made around our grass courts replacing fences, pathways and services. The early part of the year has seen us Ian Hill 18 Caulfield Sports Club Chris Brown - CEO In looking forward, the Club is enjoy a number of great club events President including a very popular President’s 19 Club News investigating further work around our Committee Members may be contacted Lunch featuring AFL identity and at any time through reception. hardcourts to achieve the same level 20 Rules and Regulations of improvement by upgrading fencing, radio host Kevin Bartlett. 22 Pennant Preview gates, pathways and services. PUBLISHERS The demand for those courts however, 24 Junior Competition News Courtside magazine edited by 25 Pennant Profiles Daniel O’Neill - Communications Officer [email protected] 26 Midweek Ladies Kylie Herd - Membership 10 27 Créche Community [email protected] 28 Club News: Gym Equipment Cedric Mason - Manager - Tennis & Sport [email protected] 29 Kooyong International Tennis Academy Rachael Whitelaw - Functions Manager Tennis is active all year at Kooyong, but of players in for the Victorian have recently travelled and competed [email protected] 30 Squash News the latter half of each year always sees a Open that followed. We congratulate successfully overseas. Mustard Creative Media build up as our grass courts are prepared Rachel Grinham on her win in the The latter part of the year sees all of 32 Billiards and Snooker Report [email protected] for a return to play, tennis moves to women’s event for the second year in our Club groups active with several finals in several competitions and a row, and Max Lee on success in the 32 Bridge News events being planned. Members can arrangements are made for the men’s event. The event also featured look over the opportunities detailed 33 Young Members Committee KOOYONG CORPORATE MEMBERS Kooyong Classic in January. Kooyong Member, Sarah Cardwell on in this edition and be part of those Our grounds crew have again carried out the eve of her departure to join the wonderful upcoming events. AAMI 34 Social Committee annual maintenance on grass court base Commonwealth Games Team in Glasgow. Duncan Thompson Building As we head into the latter part of the lines while substantial work was carried The Champions’ Dinner was another 35 Royal Childrens Hospital Auxiliary Link Pumps year, there are also great opportunities out on the en tout cas courts recently, fabulous event and we congratulate ACM Endeavour available for Members to book function 22 36 Wine & Food Society with more to follow. all our Members who received Montague Cold Storage rooms for special events. The great food, acknowledgement for their Club 37 Health Club News Ozito Industries In the coming weeks, there will be wines and service provide perfectly for Championship successes. An added Tuscan Path announcements regarding arrangements the special needs and the adjoining 38 highlight of the night was a performance Diary Dates Zanity and the field for the Kooyong Classic in terraces make it a perfect place to by acclaimed singer David Hobson. Haymes Paint January and Members will again have entertain family or friends. Contact Currie Group the special opportunity to enjoy one This Courtside highlights the the Club regarding your needs and McLardy McShane of the truly great tennis events of the achievements on a world stage by upcoming functions Guest Group summer here at Kooyong. several of our Members including a number of our young players supported The Kooyong Squash section recently Chris Brown held another successful Squash by the Kooyong Foundation. There were International, which featured a number also a number of other Members who CEO 6 Kooyong International Kooyong International 7 2014 KOOYONG

The ladies event featured current world The men’s matches went mainly to script The Kooyong number 15 Rachael Grinham, Australia’s with the top two ranked players, Max Lee world number 25 Donna Urquhart, and Wan Adnan, making it through to International Malaysia’s world number 39 Delia Arnold the final. was again highly and our own Kooyong Foundation Fitzgerald In the final Max Lee used all his exquisite Scholarship star Sarah Cardwell who is racquet control to great effect to defeat anticipated as currently ranked 55 in the world. Wan Adnan despite Adnan chasing nearly Delia Arnold, the 2012 Kooyong International everything down. some of the world’s champion, held match point against Donna Both players attacked and attacked and the Urquhart on the Friday night but the shot making from both players was fantastic leading squash Australian dug her way out of trouble to to watch and unlike anything seen previously SQUASH eventually win the match 15/13 in the 5th. players converged on the Kooyong courts. The other women’s match saw Sarah The playoff for third saw Leo Au, whose on Kooyong. Cardwell win a game from former world family has a long history in squash and his number 1 Rachael Grinham which got the sister is currently Hong Kong’s number pro-Kooyong crowd fired up before she one player, hold out Commonwealth The round robin event gave four men and succumbed 3/1 to the national star. Games silver medallist Martin Knight in four women a great opportunity to play INTERNATIONAL The final was another fantastic match as another entertaining match. some warm up matches before playing the Grinham overcame Urquhart in a tough Victorian Open at the Melbourne Sports The cocktail party and presentations at the match that went the distance to the delight and Aquatic Centre the following week. end of Sunday’s matches were another of everyone in attendance. highlight of the event as everyone took the Starting on Friday night and finishing on Grinham won the final in five but incidentally opportunity to mingle with the players. Sunday afternoon, the event was again it was Urquhart that turned the tables the highlighted by the inclusion of former world With the standard of players continuing to following week at the Victorian Open. number one Rachael Grinham who went on improve each year for both the Kooyong to win her second consecutive Kooyong In the playoff for third it was Delia Arnold International and the Victorian Open it looks International title while Hong Kong’s number who held out Kooyong’s Sarah Cardwell like the event has found a permanent place one player, Max Lee, was able lift the trophy in another tough match. in the squash calendar. for the first time. The men’s event featured current world It was a fantastic three days of world class Kooyong’s members and visitors were number 25 Max Lee from Hong Kong, world squash and the Club looks forward to treated to some fantastic squash with all number 37 Wan Adnan from Malaysia, world hosting the event again in 2015. eight players ranked inside the top 60 number 39 Leo Au from Hong Kong and New in the world. Zealand’s world number 44 Martin Knight.

"In the final Max Lee used all his exquisite racquet control to great effect to defeat Wan Adnan despite Adnan chasing nearly From left: Colin Cruickshank with the two winners Max Lee and Rachel Grinham, Sarah Cardwell, and Wan Adnan everything down."

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It was great to see another took centre stage to announce the Onto the Open events and it was déjà fantastic gathering when we winners including our 3 time winner vu for the most part as Kate Antosik of the Open Men’s event Sam Ejtemai. and Laura McNamara accepted the celebrated the 2014 Champions’ Open Doubles trophy for the second Sam continues to go from strength year running while Matthew Carroll Dinner in early June to strength on the world stage and we and David Bidmeade received the look forward to hearing more about his More than 140 members were trophy for the Men’s Open Doubles. in attendance at the Club’s development in the years to come. David Bidmeade again won the Mixed night of nights and each of Another highlight was the Doubles title with Molly Polak before our champions were feted for presentation made to Sarah Cardwell, Kate Antosik accepted the trophy More than their recent achievements. who was recently selected as part for the Open Singles for the second of Commonwealth Games team to 140 members From the unbelievably popular successive year and showed great pride " compete in Glasgow later this year. entertainment from Australian in winning the title at Kooyong again. were in attendance opera star David Hobson, to the Money had been raised through But the best speech was made at the Club’s night of heart felt thank you speeches by the Kooyong Foundation was able by Matthew Carroll also made a our two Club Champions, Kate to provide some help to Sarah with nights and each of our fantastic speech in accepting his Antosik and especially first time her overseas adventures and first Club Championships title and champions were feted winner Matthew Carroll, it was a she was humbled to receive help trophy as he thanked nearly everyone night that reached great heights. towards her ongoing costs to for their recent he had come into contact with at travel on the squash circuit. Darren James again steered the the Club over the past 12 years. achievements. night perfectly as we heard from After a fantastic performance It was heartfelt and sincere and the President Ian Hill about the Club by Australian Opera star David pride in his achievement after being " and the continued work of the Kooyong Hobson, the final presentations of involved with the club for so long Foundation before Cedric Mason the evening were made to our tennis was obvious and made for a perfect came forward to acknowledge our Asia Club Champions from the Senior ending to a great night at the Club. Pacific League and Premier League events through to the Under 21’s achievements over the past 12 months. and Open events. Cedric then announced the winners From 14 time Club Champion Liz from our grade events of the tennis Peers accepting the trophy for the Club Championships as Ian Hill 50 and over singles to Ken Cooper, and Darren James made the Martin Warwick and Phil McCall who presentations along with a are regulars in the final weekend of few very funny interviews. the Club Championships, the new After dinner was served the night trophies for each event were a moved into the Bridge presentations highlight with all involved. where Bridge Club President Rob It was also great to see both of our Nurse announced the winners of Under 21 winners at the Champions’ the Penny Purbrick Trophy, Fiona Dinner as Laura Rabinovich and Trescowthick and Deb Fogarty. David Hough joined a great group It was then time for the squash of young players that have won presentations and Jeremy Sneddon that event in the past.

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Seeded 11th in the women’s doubles, of seven and went down 6/3 3/6 WIMBLEDON 6/4 in a very even contest. Rodionova and her Russian partner Alla Kudryavtseva breezed through the first In the mixed doubles, Rodionova two rounds against partnered another Russian, unfortunately Peya and Soares again With very little separating the two pairs, and Shuai Zhang 6/1 6/3 and then Wimbledon is always a great Mikhail Elgin and the pair surged to win the final set and the it was Melzer and Lopez who took their and Alison Riske 6/2 6/2. time of year for the tennis sneaked through the first match to move into the quarterfinals. opportunity late in the set to take it 7/5 purists and there’s plenty round 9/7 in the third set but the youngsters fought back and The third round was a tough encounter of those around Kooyong. In the mixed doubles, Peers paired against British pair Ross dominated the second set to level the with American seventh seeds Aigail up with rising star Hutchins and Heather match at a set apiece by winning it 6/3. Spears and Raquel Kops-Jones but With this in mind we take a quick look at and, seeded 12th, they got the easy they managed to get through in straight Watson before coming up some of the Kooyong Foundation ride through to the third round with Lopez and Melzer then lifted their game sets 7/5 6/4 to meet up with giant killers against the 11th seeds Juan-Sebastian In the Junior Wimbledon tournament, it Fitzgerald Scholarship holders who a bye and then a walkover. to win the third set 6/3 via their only Timea Babos and Cabal and Raquel Kops-Jones which was great to see both Kooyong Foundation took part in this famous tournament in break point opportunity and the fourth who had just knocked out the top seeds resulted in a straight sets win 6/2 7/5. Fitzgerald Scholarship holders, Marc It was here they ran into the fifth seeds, 2014. set produced seven break point and 2013 champions Su-Wei Hsieh and Polmans and Omar Jasika get entry into Daniel Nestor and Kristina Mladenovic, The unseeded Rodionova and Elgin opportunities for the experienced pair Shuai Peng. the event unfortunately they lost their first John Peers was again prominent in and unfortunately they lost a tight continued their giant killing run when and they took advantage of three of round matches in the boy’s singles. both the men’s doubles and the mixed encounter 7/6 6/3. they knocked out 7th seeds Rohan those to win the fourth set 6/2 but what The match was extremely tight doubles events. throughout and it was all about taking Bopanna and Andrea Hlavackova in Polmans lost to American Logan Smith Andrew Whittington also made bold run a fantastic experience for both Andrew your opportunities when they were three tight sets 3/6 7/5 6/3 but 7/5 6/2 while Jasika lost to French number Seeded 14th, Peers and into the main draw of the men’s doubles and Alex. available and Babos and Mladenovic unfortunately they were beaten by 15th 8 seed Johan Sebastian Tatlot drew British pair Daniel Evans and with two wins in qualifying to ensure Anastasia Rodionova also featured certainly did that by winning all six seeds Nenad Zimnojic and Sam Stosur in the match tiebreaker 7/5 4/6 12/10. James Ward in the first round and their spot in the event. prominently in both the women’s 6/3 6/1 in their quarterfinal. showed their class to win in straight of their break point chances while Congratulations to all of our players Paired with Alex Bolt and seeded four, doubles and mixed doubles events Rodionova and Kuryavtseva won five sets 6/2 6/4 6/4. on a wonderful tournament! the Australian duo squeaked past with quarterfinal runs in both. The second round was an interesting and Go Soeda 7/6 contest with Britain’s Jamie Delgado 7/6 to reach the final round of pairing up with Luxemburg’s Gilles qualifying where they met British "The Australian Muller who were coming off an epic five pair David Rice and Sean set encounter where they trailed by two Thornley and it was a straight and British sets to love. forward win 6/3 6/2 to secure combination again put their spot in the main draw. The Australian and British combination The draw wasn’t kind to again put themselves into a winning themselves into a the boys as they drew position by winning the first set 6/3 the experienced duo of and then winning the second set in winning position Jurgen Melzer and " a tiebreaker. Feliciano Lopez but they took it up to They moved into the third round for a their highly meeting with the number two seeds fancied when they won the third set 6/3. opponents in Peers and Murray faced off with the first set. Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares in what was always going to be a tight contest and it was the Austrian and Brazilian who struck the first blow by winning the first set 6/3. Not to be outdone, Peers and Murray fought back to win the second set in a tiebreaker before the number two seeds wrested back the ascendency by winning the third set in another tiebreaker. With their backs to the wall, Peers and Murray again dug deep to win the fourth set 6/3 but

Andrew Whittington and Alex Bolt in the mens Doubles

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in 7/5 6/3 to put the pressure back on stage where they defeated Destanee Aiava the Australians but Destanee again Turkmenistan, showed she was a class above with a and Indonesia. proved to be 6/2 6/1 victory. too strong in the quarterfinals where both Polmans and Stefan Norodom Helps Australia This left it down to the doubles and lost their singles matches. Destanee and Jeanette won the Qualify For first set in a tiebreaker before the They then played India where Codey Chinese pair fought back into the and Greg split their singles, with World Team match to level it at a set apiece. Greg having a win, before the Indian Championships Finals

Kooyong’s Destanee Aiava has gone through the Asia/Oceania qualifying rounds of the World Teams Championships in India Destanee Aiava in action on court undefeated in singles to help her side finish third to book a spot in the finals later this year

in the . The Chinese continued their good pair proved to be too strong for form in the final set to win the semi Polmans and Norodom. The Australian girls started with final and move through to the final. three very strong wins in the This moved the boys into the playoff group stage over Uzbekistan, In the playoff for third, the Australian for seventh and eighth which they Turkmenistan and girls swept India aside to finish on proceeded to win over Indonesia, to move into the quarterfinals a high note and will no doubt be who they had beaten in the group and a meeting with the fourth looking to get some revenge when stages. Both Greg and Stefan won seeds from Japan. they travel to the Czech Republic their singles matches to leave the in August. boys finishing in seventh place. Both Destanee and Jeanette Lin showed their class in this match Kooyong’s Greg Polmans and Codey to win comfortably in their singles Gunn were part of the boy’s team Congratulations to the girls who matches to move into the semi final that also recently travelled to India now look forward to the finals in against the third seeded China. for the World Teams Championships early August! China had disposed of New Zealand Qualifying event but unfortunately in impressive fashion the previous they fell at the quarterfinal stage day and again came out firing as after a strong showing in the group the Chinese number two defeated FOUNDATION DONATIONS For more than 10 years the Kooyong regular Hotshot tennis coaching clinics in their will by making a bequest. Tax Foundation has been carrying out its for the sons and daughters of members. deductible donations can be made by in twin tasks of developing promising The Foundation enjoys support from support of either the Kooyong Foundation junior players and expanding the tennis many members and friends of Kooyong (Sport Development Program) or the museum displays in the clubhouse. who make tax deductible donations to Kooyong Foundation (Australian Tennis the Australian Sports Foundation. Museum) project or both. If you would More recently the Foundation has offered Additionally, a number of our members like to help please feel free to contact. help to the Club’s exceptional young have chosen to remember the Foundation squash players and provided funding for Kooyong CEO Chris Brown or Foundation Chairman Peter Quinn (0418 396 999). 12 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2014 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2014 13 14 club news 15 foundation news club news 15

Glenn Busby has again taken out the ITF Seniors World Championship 55’s singles title after defeating American Daniel Waldman in the final in Florida, but it was also great to see so many Kooyong members do well.

The draw went largely to script as quarterfinals of the Men’s 50’s the top two seeds fought their way Doubles with Beaumaris Lawn’s through the early rounds with Bruce Fergsuon. relative ease before Busby found a Seeded 12th, the Aussie pair tough opponent in his quarterfinal. defeated the 8th seeds, Stefan American 12th seed, Mike Fedderly Heckmanns and Andreas Koepf, tested the top seed as he pushed in the third round before succumbing him to the limit in the first set to the top seeds, Konstantinos before Busby found a way to Efraimoglou and Alain Moracchini, win the set 7/6. 6/1 6/4 in the quarterfinal. He then took control of the match to Former Kooyong scholarship holder move through to the semi final with Karen Kleverlaan also made the a 7/6 6/2 victory and then easily quarterfinals of the 35’s singles accounted for Mark Vines 6/2 6/2 before going down to Germany’s to reach the decider. Angelika Roesch 6/1 6/4 that Despite the two top seeds making then went on to win the final. the final, it was all one way traffic Kleverlaan also made the semi final From Left: Justin McNamara, Mark Grooby, Tim as Busby cruised to another world of the 35’s mixed doubles where Bowden (front) Darren O’Loughlin, Peter Hutchings, title 6/1 6/2 which complemented she again lost to the German. TEAM KOOYONG Matt O’Callaghan, Paul Devereux and Nick Bowden the Austria Team Cup he helped Kooyong’s Wendy Harrison also Australia win the previous week. made a great run through the 55’s CONQUERS SWIM Busby also paired up with New Mixed Doubles event with partner Zealand’s Paul Smith to reach Thomas Werner of Germany. the semi final of the doubles event They reached the semi final before GRAND FINAL LUNCHEON before having to withdraw against A group of Kooyong Members losing to eventual champions eventual winners Mike Tammen has participated in the Byron 2014 Christine and Paul French of and Daniel Waldman. Great Britain 6/3 6/3. Bay Ocean Swim Classic The Bendigo Bank – East Malvern and St Kevin’s Old Boys Football Club It was also great to see Kooyong’s over the past two years, are proud to invite you to attend the 2014 Grand Final Luncheon. Martin Warwick reach the proudly promoting KLTC Celebrating its 14th year, the Grand Final Luncheon is a true Congratulations to all of our as “Team Kooyong”. celebration of the year that was and a chance for all clubs, sponsors, members that took part in the players and all affiliated with the VAFA competition to get together and enjoy an afternoon to pay tribute to all the Grand Finalists and ITF World Championships! The 2.4 km swim is from Wategos Beach to commend the teams on a stellllar season. Main Beach, with all profits from entry fees and sponsorship being donated to local Charities in Compered by Ian Cover from the Coodabeen the Byron Bay area. Close to 2,000 competitors Champions, the Grand Final Luncheon is the perfect lead up to the 2014 VAFA finals action. complete the swim. Special mentions for the 2014 swim went to Mark Grooby, who finished 6th from For further information or table bookings, 140 in his age group and 56th overall, and Matt please contact Steve Browne on 0418 317 248. O’Callaghan, finishing 14th from 110 in his age group and 25th overall. The above team photo was

taken at the lunch celebration after this year’s WHEN: COST: FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER $130 PER TICKET swim, with the lunch definitely taking longer than the swim did! The participation of Team Kooyong WHERE: CONTACT: was initiated by KLTC Club Treasurer Joe Dicks KOOYONG TENNIS CLUB STEVE BROWNE who swam last year but couldn’t make it this year. 489 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong 0418 317 248

WORLD TITLE TIME: DRESS: Team Kooyong will be back for 2015 and hope to 12 pm - 3 pm JACKET & TIE make it an annual event for years to come. (drinks served til 4 pm)

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CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014 DINNER Kooyong’s Sarah Cardwell is off to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games later this year and she is over the moon about the The beginning of Wimbledon Championships in Florida in April experience she will gain. in the Members’ Dining Room in a commanding performance in the 55’s age group and this accolade of the MCG was the perfect sits alongside his Newcombe Sarah, still just 22, has been selected as backdrop for a celebration of Medal win in 2011. the reserve for the squash team so may play singles, doubles or not at all but all things Victorian tennis. And Mark Sheppard’s coaching Sarah and the rest of the she is taking that all in her stride. Commonwealth Squash Team A huge crowd gathered to celebrate the excellence award was fantastic "I am perfect for that spot because I'm year of achievements from both clubs recognition for the Willison Park coach who has built a fantastic so excited for the experience," she said. and players across the state and Commonwealth Games on the Gold With a current world ranking of 55, program and has put so much Destanee Avaia "I've heard people not be happy with the Kooyong members were right Coast well within her sights. Sarah will be looking to use this into developing players and the reserve spot before but I'm so keen for amongst the action. experience as a springboard to bigger sport in this state over many years. the experience even if I do just watch Sarah recently returned from a lengthy things over the coming years and will From the back to back wins of Kooyong Wheelchair tennis star Daniela Di every match." trip overseas and was also runner up at Foundation Fitzgerald Scholarship no doubt relish the opportunity to mix Toro was recognised with the Victoria And being the youngest member of the the City of Open while she will with the world’s top players. holders Marc Polmans and Destanee Destanee has won now turn her attention to the Victorian Spirit of Tennis award for her huge " squad by some distance means she can Aiava in the Junior Athlete of the Year contribution to the sport over many take it all in with her long term goal of Open as well as a possible start in the category to the win of Glenn Busby in years, an award won by Colin Stubs her past four Junior ITF winning a medal at the 2018 Kooyong International. We wish Sarah all the best for the the Most Outstanding 35+ Tennis in 2013 and he was on hand to present Commonwealth Games and beyond! Senior and Mark Sheppard’s win in the the award to Daniela along with tennis tournaments to move Coaching Excellence – Club or Centre, legend Frank Sedgman. it was a fantastic night for Kooyong her ranking inside the members. Marc has contested all three It was also significant that Kooyong Junior Grand Slams this year and Foundation Fitzgerald Scholarship world’s top 100 continues to develop into one of holders Greg Polmans and Dani " Australia’s next stars while Destanee McIntyre were also nominated in the has won her past four Junior ITF Junior Athlete of the Year category. tournaments to move her ranking Congratulations to all our inside the world’s top 100 and she’s members on their wonderful the youngest player at that level. achievements and to Tennis Glenn added a fourth world title to Victoria for a great night his collection at the ITF Seniors World celebrating the tennis community!

Mark Sheppard Glenn Busby Greg Polmans

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CAULFIELD PARK New Restaurant SPORTS CLUB Booking System

Kooyong Members are invited to an In view of improving member services, Kooyong has upcoming Open Day at Caulfield Park introduced a new electronic reservation system for the Sports Club from 1pm on Sunday the dining areas. 16th of November. Already used by other high profile restaurants and venues, the resPAK system vis here to improve Kooyong’s members The Club incorporates Lawn Bowls, Croquet, dining experience, starting with a more effective reservation Bridge, Petanque and recently added Small making process. Patrice Sided Soccer and is situated in the beautiful parklands in the heart of Caulfield. Shortly after making a reservation for one of our dinning rooms, an email will be automatically sent to you, The bowls section celebrated its 90th acknowledging your reservation details. The day prior to Anniversary last October and is a fully licensed your visit, a confirmation SMS will be sent to you confirming club. In 2013 the Caulfield Park Bowling Club the booking. By simply responding “YES” or“Y”, your amalgamated with the Alma Bowls Club and reservation will be automatically confirmed. Should you this saw the formation of the Caulfield Park need to make a change to your reservation, please contact Alma Bowls Club. The club has two all year Kooyong, where our staff will be happy to help you. around greens – a “tift” dwarf grass and a So next time you make a reservation for the Bistro or synthetic carpet. the Racquet Club, please let us check and confirm your Barefoot bowls is also probably the fastest current mobile number and email address to ensure growing part of lawn bowls. We cater for all you get the best service. ages and it has become very popular for social, private and corporate functions which also include BBQ’s, a fully stocked bar with full kitchen facilities also available. Croquet joined together with the Caulfield Park Bowling Club in 2007 to form the Caulfield Park Sports Club and is also played on a lawn using a mallet where balls are struck through a set of hoops. Monthly It is a recreational game but can also be IBG Insurance Brokers MeMberships played competitively. Free Insurance Program Health neW in 2014 Caulfield Park also features Petanque which is a form of boules where the goal is to throw Check for Kooyong Lawn Tennis Visit the Poodle a hollow metal ball as close as possible to a Club Members UP to 10 tiMes A MoNth* small wooden ball called a jack while standing $199/MoNth We can advise & arrange a broad range of inside a starting circle with both feet on general insurance including: the ground. • Retail, Office & Business Packages It is played on a hard dirt or gravel surface • Construction & Warranty but can also be played on other surfaces. • Public & Products Liability This sport is often associated with food • Home Building & Contents and wine and we regularly hold social • Farm Packages and competition games. • D&O & Professional Indemnity • Corporate Travel An $8 per person charge will include all • Industrial Risks; Marine Cargo, Freight activities and afternoon tea and Kooyong & Hull Liability Members will be able to discuss future • Private, Commercial & Fleet Motor opportunities at Caulfield Park. AFSL No. 32671 Watch the notice boards or website closer to the date or call Ben Milgrom on 0409 259 564 Ronnie Schwarz ANZIIF (Mem), GAICD, MBA,B.Com www.thepoodle.com.au * Standard blowaves only. for further details. Email: [email protected] Extras charges accordinaly. 03 98 277 728

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Dress Code

Dress code applies within the clubhouse and on the Visitors courts, and Members are responsible to ensure A FE W visitors comply at all times. Members must sign in all guests on arrival at the REMINDERS clubhouse or prior to play and pay fees where applicable. Visitor slip must be retained and presented if requested. The Club Rules and Regulations The gymnasium is available for Failure to sign in guests may outline opportunities for Members only. Visitors are not result in removal from the courts. Members to enjoy the Club, but permitted at any time. also detail requirements with The swimming pool is also a respect to Member activities. Member only area, with the The booking systems for tennis, exception of the nominated times squash and dining have been for parents to bring their children Inappropriate Attire Appropriate Attire Inappropriate Attire Appropriate Attire established to allow Members to join them in the pool including to secure opportunities. weekends and public holidays Members are asked to always between 10am-12pm on. Parents Full details of the dress code and other regulations are advise if bookings need to be must always be in the company available on the club website at: www.kooyong.com.au cancelled so opportunities can of their children at these times in the membership section. be extended to others. and children are not permitted outside nominated times. A reminder is also made that all visitors must be signed in The Club Rules and Regulations prior to play or accessing the can be viewed on the website at clubhouse. In addition, the www.kooyong.com.au and it is dress code applies for Members, important that Members understand Vistors Sign In Area but also guests and we ask that and comply at all times as The following arrangements for booking courts apply: all guests are aware of and breaches may result in action or • Bookings can be made online via the club website at comply with the dress code. possible loss of privileges. www.kooyong.com.au or at reception • Bookings may be made up to one week in advance Court • The times available for booking are: - 9am to 11am Tuesday and Thursday Swimming Pool -11am to 1pm Tuesday and Thursday Bookings - 6pm, 7pm, 8pm & 9pm Monday to Sunday night Member’s children are permitted only at • Members may only book for a maximum two hours at a time nominated times including 10am to 12pm on • If a booked court is not used 15 minutes after the start Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays and of the booking time, the booking will be forfeited and the Tuesday swim class of 4pm to 6pm. the court reallocated Members are reminded about the rules • A Member waiting for their playing partners to arrive surrounding court bookings for en tout cannot hold a court longer than 15 minutes from the cas courts at night and on Tuesday and start of their reserve time Thursday mornings. • Tennis etiquette applies at all times All members have the opportunity to book courts from 6pm to 10pm each Restricted Members night of the year while only Playing • Restricted Members cannot book en tout cas courts during Members can book courts on Tuesday the day when the grass courts are closed and Thursday mornings when the grass courts are closed. • Restricted Members can only play during the day subject to the regulations applying to visitors when the grass courts are closed Restricted Members are reminded that they are NOT allowed to play on the en Members are reminded that bookings need to be utilised and if tout cas courts at all during the day bookings are repeatedly misused then the Member may have this when the grass courts are closed. privilege revoked.

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Men’s Pennant News Women’s Pennant News JUNIORS ON STEEP LEARNING CURVE TEAMS FIGHTING FOR FINALS SPOTS

With the Club fielding its The flow on effect has had a big impact seem to be enjoying the challenge while our There's plenty to like Every match from here is crucial to keep The Club’s Grade 4 team captained by Zoe on Lewis Karapanos’ Grade 2 side but the Grade 9 side is just outside the top four and their season alive. Potter has been continuing their youngest teams in history, could force their way in by season’s end. about the season from our ability to get matches under the belt of Melanie Kempson’s young Grade 2 team has development as most of the girls step out of Todd Millington, Josh Baker, Jeremy women's Pennant teams the junior teams and into senior tennis. especially at the top level, Lachlan McAndrew’s team of juniors in battled all season long in a tough section Taylor, Connor Di Marco, Greg Polmans, They’ve had some great matches throughout things were never going to Grade 10 are having a strong start to their with plenty of experience and they have shown they are extremely Codey Gunn, Andres Urrego-Varon and the season and continue to improve as the Pennant careers as they sit in third spot competitive at this level. The younger girls in be about wins and losses. Josiah Roach will hopefully fast track gained by our younger season goes on. and don’t look like dropping below that the side continue to develop and learn from their development as well. In Grade 3, players through to our The transition of our best young players spot before finals. playing against some much older and more Angela Woodruff’s Grade 6 team sits in fifth Peter Ikosidekas’ team is in a race to finish into Grade 1 and the flow on effect has most experienced teams experienced teams and will be stronger with spot on the ladder with just three rounds in the top two with Connor Di Marco’s team In the Men’s Open Doubles Grade 1, Chris seen some ups and downs along the way this season under their belts. to go in the trial of the shorter season in but things are getting tight at the top and Straford has again put his side in a perfect continuing to show the way but there’s plenty to look forward to as our this grade. both need a win or two in the final few position as they go for a fourth premiership Jade Sheary’s Grade 3 team has been a real teams challenge the state’s best players. rounds to consolidate their positions in on the trot while Ric Mitchell’s team are Kate Antosik’s Grade 1 side is sitting in top surprise packet this season as they’ve taken all before them to sit in second spot Injury and travel commitments haven’t the top four. currently in third spot on percentage and spot and look to be in a strong position to on the ladder. The team featuring rising helped the situation as the Pennant might sneak into the semi final. win back the Grade 1 flag they won a few The Club’s three Grade 5 teams are all stars Sophia Storch and Serena Wang schedule goes up against tournaments seasons back but they will face some strong on the hunt for a finals berth with Dean Our Masters 50+ teams A Grade teams as well as Renee Sheary, Jade GOOD LUCK TO ALL across Australia including the recent Junior opposition from teams like Grace Park and Seeley’s team just outside the top four also look likely to play finals with Graeme Sheary and Bridget Laird ITF’s in Queensland and players returning Delahey Rec as well as Alana Parnaby’s with three rounds remaining while Bryce Heath’s team sitting just one point off has lost just the two matches OUR TEAMS FOR THE for a break from College tennis while others Grade 1 team. Mitchelson’s team is sitting just inside the top spot while Gordon Hammet’s team to Doveton and look like head to the warmth of a European summer. Alana’s team has been sitting in either the top four and looking likely to play finals is looking like finishing in fourth spot a real challenger. REMAINDER OF THE YEAR! All of this aside, our Grade 1 sides have again. Harrison Young’s Grade 5 team as with three rounds to go. top spot or second spot in their section for battled manfully and players like Dexter been firmly entrenched in the top three all the last few rounds and would love nothing Bonet, Ned Whittaker, Daniel Nickels, season and should be capable of a good run more than to knock off the older and more Mike Vaughan, David Hough, Richard in the finals with their full side on the court. experienced Kooyong team if they get the Yang, Michael Commings, Simo Rikalo chance. Finishing in second spot would In Grade 7, the Club’s juniors are getting and Caleb Boland will only be better make it likely that a match between the two plenty of experience at senior level and for the experience next year. would occur in the Grade 1 semi final in the second week of finals as long as both beat their first round opponents.

It would be a great match to watch and both teams would be hoping for the opportunity Josiah Roach and Jeremy Taylor are headed for the finals in Grade 3 to get one up at some stage. The Club’s third Grade 1 team, captained by Stephanie Serafidis, has been on a great learning curve with plenty of tough tennis coming their way after impressively winning Grade 2 last season. They currently sit in sixth spot on the ladder in the tougher of the two sections so they’ve definitely warmed to the challenge and will only benefit from the experience moving towards next year.

In Grade 2, Kate Francis’ team is again looking likely to feature in finals with a semi final against a strong Geelong side nearly guaranteed. This side has so much finals experience that they will be extremely confident going into any match played over WE WISH ALL OUR TEAMS THE six rubbers and could put plenty of pressure on their opponents with the doubles being BEST OF LUCK OVER THE LAST FEW played first in this year’s finals series. ROUNDS AND INTO THE FINALS! Cindy Tamber’s Grade 2 team have been up and down throughout the season but they sit just four points outside the top four with ANDRES three rounds to play.

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24 junior comp news pennant profiles 25 JUNIOR PENNANT PROFILES COMPETITION Todd Millington NEWS AGE 15 Danielle McIntyre The February to June season the ladder while Sebastian Tabain's Lucy Slobom that won out against AGE of the Bayside Regional Kooyong 3 finished just outside the Matthew Tingate’s team and make 17 Tennis Association’s Junior top four. James Goller’s Kooyong 1 the grand final where they eventually team of Thomas Graham, Thomas lost to Mordialloc.The Club also had Competition was again a huge Meysztowicz, Nick Pullen, Ryan Kara, two sides playing in Section 9 and it success especially with the James Goller, Stephanie Hird and Saul was Angus Cosgriff’s team that made Grade: 2 Grade: Premier League Club winning back to back Jayes made it through to the grand it all the way to the grand final after ATP/WTA Ranking: 341 ATP/WTA Ranking: 58 Sunday Section 1 flags from final where they played Jack Geason’s finishing in third spot on the ladder an all Kooyong final. Kooyong 2 team of John Amato, but they lost a close battle with Le Play L/H or R/H: Right handed Play L/H or R/H: Right handed Lachlan McAndrew, Jack Geason, Page while Phillipa Dicks’ team Tennis Achievements: 2013 State Team, Quarter Finals Tennis Achievements: 2014 Victoria Junior State Champion U16’s, The February to June season of the Charlie Geason, Max Potter and Harry finished in seventh spot. Spring Nationals, Quarter Finals Clay Court Nationals 3 Time Victorian Pizzey Cup Player, 3 Time All Australian Team Bayside Regional Tennis Association’s Gell. Both teams had a great season Member, Winner Cobram Lawn Tennis Gold AMT, Winner Glenorchy In Section 10, Anthony James’ team Junior Competition was again a but it was Jack’s team that came out Open AMT, Finalist Darwin AMT, Playing finished in fifth spot just 1.5 points ➤ Most admired sportsperson/why? huge success especially with the Club on top in the grand final to make it Junior Doubles 2014. outside the top four while Will winning back to back Sunday Section 1 three flags in three seasons for the Rafael Nadal because of his professionalism and work ethic. ➤ Dixon’s Section 12 team finished Most admired sportsperson/why? flags from an all Kooyong final. boys covering Sections 1, 2 and 3. in sixth position. My most admired sports person would be Maria Sharapova. Growing ➤ Greatest influence on tennis career/why? With 13 of the Club’s 19 teams In Section 3, the Club also had three up watching her play at her best through ups and downs inspired me Josh Palazzo’s Section 14 team of finishing in fifth spot or better, the teams with Kris Hyde’s team making My parents – for all the running around they do to get me to train hard and work so that one day I can compete at that level. Leo Fetter, Josh Palazzo, Jonathon Club’s junior players have benefitted the semi finals before bowing out to to training and tournaments. Kinsella, Benjamin Cawthorn- ➤ Greatest influence on tennis career/why? from some tough competition in eventual runner up Parkdale while Breheny, Oskar Sari, Matthew My older sister played tennis at a high level and my parents have the past six months. On Saturday Alex Savage’s team finished off the ➤ Greatest sporting moment witnessed? Sweetnam, Luca Cawthorn-Breheny always encouraged me to achieve my best and I receive great mornings it was Gemma Rayment’s season well to get into fifth place on and Tom Palazzo had a fantastic Adam Scott winning the 2013 US Masters. encouragement and support from my coach and strength team in team that finished third in a six team the ladder and James McNab’s team season and after upsetting the top Sydney. It all influences and helps drive me section which meant they just missed ended the season in eighth place. side in the semi final they continued ➤ What goals have you set for yourself in tennis? out on a grand final berth. Gabriel Lennon’s Section 6 team ➤ Greatest sporting moment witnessed? on to win the flag by defeating To one day play in a event. finished a very competitive season I was lucky enough to have the privilege to sit courtside at the In Section 2, Lachlan Main’s team Mordialloc in the grand final. in eighth place. Australian Open and watch Serena Williams play. of Aidan Gall, Max Smyth, Thomas ➤ What do you enjoy most about pennant tennis? In Section 15, Monty Farmer’s team Langford, Lachlan Main and Jack In Section 8, the Club’s two sides ➤ What goals have you set for yourself in tennis? finished a very respectable fifth The great atmosphere and competitive nature of the competition. Ganly had a fantastic season finished in second and third and Have a top 5 Australian ranking and play all 4 major Grand while Findlay Wraith-Bell’s Section culminating in a grand final had to battle it out in a semi final Slam events. 18 team finished in sixth spot in ➤ If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? appearance after they finished and it was Isabella Lucas’ team of their first season of competition. ➤ What do you enjoy most about pennant tennis? second on the ladder. Tania Szwarcberg, Jessica Pila, A football player or a professional golfer. Olivia Douglas’ team also had a Rebecca Pierri, Isabella Lucas and Playing a high level of competition in a team environment. great season to finish in fourth spot ➤ What do you do outside tennis? Representing the Club and competing against other players you might not always play against. on the ladder in the same section. I play school football for St Kevin’s and I also swim for the school. I also play golf on Sunday mornings. ➤ If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be? On Sunday morning Kooyong’s Congratulations to all the kids and parents involved in three Section 1 teams were all I love playing all sports but really enjoyed netball and horse riding our teams for the past season and we look forward ➤ How much time do you spend developing your before committing full time to tennis. highly competitive with Kooyong 1 to a successful July to December season! and Kooyong 2 finishing on top of tennis each week? ➤ What do you do outside tennis? 5 hitting sessions which go for about an hour and a half and 2 Hang out with friends and my boyfriend. I am doing 2 VCE Subjects conditioning sessions. this year so spend a lot of time studying. I enjoy shopping when I get the chance and love family holidays. ➤ Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? ➤ How much time do you spend developing your I have limited spare time to catch up with family and friends. tennis each week? Approximately 22 hours a week including fitness and strength and conditioning. ➤ Sacrifices required to play tennis at a high level? Going to parties with friends, late nights, cakes and chocolate and not hanging out with my sister as much as I would like to.

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SAVE Midweek Ladies Report the date!

The Club’s Midweek Ladies Jan MacLeod’s B Special 1 team of Nancy Club’s teams are looking like playing finals. Competition teams have Bassett, Mardi Andrew, Jane Galbraith, Wendy In A1, Sue Tyers side is currently in ninth spot the Johnson, Jayne Pitard and Mandy Lugg on the ladder while Bridget Laird’s team in the recently had plenty of success finished in third spot on the ladder and won same section is just outside the top and could their way through to the grand final where they sneak into a finals spot. with three flags won across played Heatherdale and had a great win to top Moira Righetti’s A3 team is currently in second both the Bayside and Waverley off their season. kooyong spot on the ladder and will be looking forward Association finals In Tuesday morning’s MEMRLTA competition, to playing finals. with just a few rounds to go, a few of the The Club’s Midweek Ladies Competition Children's teams have recently had plenty of success with three flags won across both the Bayside and Waverley Association finals. On Tuesday mornings, Jacqui Abbott’s christmas Section 1 team finished the season in fourth position on the ladder in the Bayside Regional Tennis Association competition. Also in Bayside but on Wednesday mornings, party Linda Dohnt’s Section 1 team finished in fourth spot while Di Synnott’s Section 2 team finished in fifth in their first season together. Detje Marcel’s Section 3 team of Jennie McInerney, Helen McKinnon, Nerissa McLean, Katie O’Callaghan, Caroline Wright, Kerri Judd and Caroline Heinze were also in their first season and finished on top of the ladder without dropping a match and went on to win the flag and have now moved up into Section 2. Special Guest - On Thursday mornings, Jo O’Donoghue’s Magician Luigi Zucchini, Section A team finished the season in fourth spot on the ladder while Hiromi Bun’s Section fantastic raffle prizes, 1 team finished in fifth spot. Also in Section 1, Sue Lester’s team of Anne party food and a special Saville, Danni Whiteley, Anne Forbes, Mel Butler, Anne Kaiser and Jenny McKay finished Detje Marcel's victorious Wednesday Bayside Section 3 team visit from Santa the season in second spot but in the grand final against East Malvern they came out on top. In the Waverley & District Thursday Sunday the 23rd November morning competition, Gill Gleeson’s A Reserve Congratulations to our recent 2 team finished the season in fifth position. 10am to 12pm in the Kooyong winners and good luck to room at the club our teams about to embark Guests and non-members welcome Tickets released early october on a finals series! for purchase. Look out for posters around the club.

Sue Lester's Thursday Section 1 winners Above: Proudly hosted by the Jan McLeod's winning e B Special 1 team Crech KLTC Creche Committee. ws Enquires to Rachael Ralph 26 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2014 Ne Mobile 0407209911 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2014 27 28 around the club coaching news 29

KOOYONG International Tennis Academy GYM EQUIPMENT

The Club has continued to IN THIS ISSUE, I WOULD It’s good to see how many more mature doubt they learnt a lot from those players are coming and getting some valuable experiences. upgrade the gym equipment and REALLY LIKE TO RECOGNISE coaching, we even have players in their During this coming term we will also be 80’s who I admire greatly, trying to keep recently replaced all treadmills THE QUALITY OF THE introducing a Tournament Performance in the cardio area.The Life Fitness their feet moving and improving their Development program. This program is COACHES THAT WE HAVE game, which is a great effort. internationally recognised and targets 95T Engage units installed match Over the past two terms we have tournament performance complementing the upright and recumbent AT OUR KOOYONG ACADEMY. introduced some “hit and play” classes, the player’s private coach and tennis exercise bikes and cross trainers which have been really popular with the pathway. It will be delivered by Glenn When adding up the number of years ladies. These classes are about doing a Busby and Doug Hill, who have over that have proven very popular coaching accrued between all the lot of hitting, point and match play with 70 years of coaching and playing since they were installed last coaches there is over 300 years of game analysis. We will be promoting experience between them. experience and knowledge, which these sessions for adult males this term This is for players aged 13-17 who have year. The new cardio equipment is quite amazing. The knowledge, during the afternoon for those who are the desire and passion and want to put experience and backgrounds are all so interested in doing a lot of hitting and provides Members with both in place ‘professional foundations”, thus diverse having Italian, American, Polish game play, as well as getting to know improved operation and also the securing the opportunity to take their and South African influences. Without a some other men. This is for all ages and game to “world best” standards and added features including work doubt the quality of coaches as a group standards. heighten personal performances on and individuals is as good as can be out programs, in-unit television At the other end of the scale, we’ve had 2 the tournament stage. Based on the found anywhere in Australia. and radio to enjoy during of our young Kooyong Foundation Squad progressiveness and individuality of We currently have four players travelling overseas recently. players, successful programs around workout sessions. qualified Elite level, nine level 2 and four Codey Gunn is representing Australia the world allow the athlete to express level 1 coaches, who are able to look again in a European tour for 6 weeks their character and build a game around after any of your needs no matter what while Jeremy Taylor went away privately the inner person. the age or ability. and we hope these boys did well and no Glenn Busby Director The SPECIAL Pro Shop Was $319 KLTC Merchandise, New Kooyong Winter range! Latest Winter tennis fashion (Lacoste, K-Swiss, Head, Wilson), gym attire (2XU Running Bare, Open To Play), racquets & racquet bags. Gift vouchers available also. Gift vouchers available also. Now $249! SPECIAL Volkl Organix 2, Suitable for the player who is after more power and easy on the arm. Limited stock only!

WIMBLEDON BABOLAT GRASS COURT SHOES Now available on pre-order for June 2015 - come in and see us to make sure you don't miss out. RESTRINGING – 24 HOUR TURNOVER On site service with the most up to date technology Please look at the website BRAND NEW RANGE OF HEAD, WILSON, BABOLAT www.kooyongtennisacademy.com.au Enquiries: for all our programs or call Shane in the AND VOLKL RACQUETS Phone – 9038 7141 Email – [email protected] Proshop on 98246860 for all enquires Use our demo programme to trial a large range Hours of business: of racquets so our Qualified Staff can help select Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 7.00pm, Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, a racquet to best suit your game. Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am to 2.00pm www.kooyongtennisacademy.com.au 28 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2014 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2014 29 30 squash news 31 around the club squash news 31

Pennant News THE The Autumn Pennant extended into winter with the finals played in June. VICTORIAN OPEN Kooyong International runner up Donna with Max proving too strong in three As is tradition, Kooyong hosted the A1 A2 James Kerner winning the last rubber On the day of the semi final, number one A surprise turnaround in Urquhart had other ideas and ran out an straight sets. and B2 Grand Finals on the 1st Monday and securing a great win for our B3 player Jeremy Tran pulled out and an our State title, having won easy winner in three straight sets over in June. Attendance and atmosphere for team. The winning team was James organised replacement pulled out just Rachael. The crowd was rather This is the first Victorian title for both the top teams playing in Club Circuit is Kerner, Chris Morgan, John Piccolo before game time. A walkover was the title last year and the dumbfounded by the straight sets win Donna and Max and we may see them a highlight of the pennant season. and Grant Lubofsky. looking likely but in true Kooyong spirit by Donna. Donna knocked out Kooyong’s at Kooyong again next year. Donna has Sara Cardwell in the quarters and then our late replacement players rallied for a Kooyong International, it unfinished business at Kooyong and in the semi sent Delia Arnold of Max wants to defend his Kooyong title. In A1, unfortunately we lost the Semi In C2 it was a Kooyong vs Kooyong grand fantastic semi final win. Bring on the was thought that former Malaysia packing to set up the Final to RACV and were unable to final and Brien Shipton’s team finished grand final! final against Rachael. From Kooyong, Selena Shaikh, Victoria defend our crown. Captain Chris well on top to go straight into the grand world number 1 and Leow, Christine Nunn and Sam Ejtemai Harris is working on a strategy to final while Gavin Zeitz’s team won the Tate Norris, 15 years old, and Jeremy The men’s title was a replay of the all made it through to the main draw. semi final giving them the chance to Kooyong International win back the Club Circuit Blue Ribbon Tran, 17 years old, came to play and Kooyong international with the four seeds All of the players above are recognised prize. Can he do it? challenge for the C2 Blue flag. The final never dropped a game in the final, a great winner for the past two at Kooyong playing off for a as world ranked players and still in their went down to the wire with the number win was recorded after nearly giving a birth in the Victorian State final. teens or early twenties and they are all We had a great win in the A2 semi final ones Gavin Zeitz and Alex Warhurst, walkover in the semi. The winning team years Rachael Grinham Max Lee accounted for his Hong Kong are training/playing hard to improve to give us home ground advantage in having a fantastic match. Gavin hung on was Jeremy Tran, Tate Norris, Anthony playing partner Leo Au in straight sets their world ranking. the Grand Final but they came up short to win giving the underdogs a great win. Langford and Mark Deangelis who were would run away with while Malaysia s Wan Adnan again when the chips were down. The team is The winning team was Gavin Zeitz, assisted in the semi finals by Colin proved too strong for New Zealand’s the Victorian Open. Maybe next year one of our in training for an assault on the Spring Carlos D Silva, Zane Haupt and Nathan Cruickshank, Eammon Hamilton and Martin Knight winning in four sets. Kooyong players will be in Pennant Blue Flag. Feldman backed up by Graeme Hubbard Peter (Dicko) Dixon. The final between Max and Wan was the final mix so stay tuned. and Wendy Pattendon. an almost identical Kooyong playoff In B1, we had a great win in the Semi A memorable Autumn season with three Final and the final was played at the We dubbed the C3 team ‘the Never Give Blue Flags. RACV Club. Our players unfortunately Up team’ after finishing in third position couldn’t adjust to the bouncy and therefore needing to win the semi We can do better and the team RACV courts. final for a crack at the final. The team captains are already rallying included a 15 year old, a 17 year old, a their players for a promising Our B3 team, with captain James Kerner 65 year old and a 70 year old. What a Spring Season. leading the way, went straight into the mix! The semi final was played at the grand Final to play Bentleigh. The Bluey Veneto Club against our arch rivals was done and dusted, that is until the from the Furlan Club. team’s number 2 player, Rob Wickham, undefeated for the season, could not convince his hierarchy that he needed to be in Melbourne for grand final week and not the USA for meetings. With Rob not available, who could the team call on, unknown Grant Lubofsky, a young lawyer who had played a few games in C grade.

Nothing great but who else was there? No one.

When Grant won two unexpected games in the grand final the scene was set for a possible win. The match went down to the wire with Captain Courageous

RIGHT: DONNA URQUHART IN ACTION ON COURT ABOVE:

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Charlie Chafe Runs Hot in 2014 Kooyong’s Charlie Chafe has had an impressive Charlie also captained Australia’s Under 21 few months in the world of snooker, winning several snooker team to a 9-3 victory over New Zealand in Under 21 tournaments, and featuring prominently in the associated Trans-Tasman Test. With the Oceania two other open championships. He stormed to a 6-1 success following his victory in the 2013 Australian victory over Queensland’s Kurt Brown in the final of the Under 21 Snooker Championship, Charlie has 2014 Oceania Under 21 Snooker Championship at the emphatically confirmed his status as the #1 junior Commercial Club, Albury on March 31st. Charlie’s play snooker player in Australia and Oceania. Then he throughout the tournament was of the highest standard, reached the last 32 of the IBSF World Under 21 in as he swept through the round robin section without the United Arab Emirates. He made breaks of 100, losing a frame, and then recorded victories of 4-0, 5-3, 94, 89 and 66. Charlie followed this up by winning and 6-1 in the knock-out section against a very strong the Australian Under 21 Snooker Championship at the field. Charlie’s breaks during the tournament were 106, Brunswick Club. In the Final he defeated Victoria's Ryan 104, 75, 73, 62, 61, 54, 52, 48, 47, 47, 44, 42, 39, and 36. Thomerson 6-2. Charlie made breaks of 76, 63, 60, 58, 58, 52, 51, 47, 46, 46, and 45 during the tournament. In the Oceania Men's Snooker Championship (open to all ages) he was again very impressive, losing 6-2 in the Finally, in the 2014 Victorian Snooker Championship Final to Victoria's Steve Mifsud. Charlie made breaks held during July, Charlie lost his semi-final match 5-2 RSY young members in conjunction with of 69, 69, 68, 63, 56, 56, 55, 54, 50, 45, and 43 during to the eventual champion Aaron Mahoney. Charlie made KLTC young members cordially invite you to attend the the tournament. breaks of 71, 73, 53, and 83 during the tournament.

- Alistair Macindoe. 2014 YARRAYONG BALL MASQUERADE

Saturday 16 August 7pm til Midnight Como Room, Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club

The Jim Borin Trophy is the Bridge Club’s $75 for members, $85 for non-members premier event, with competition being held Purchase tickets at www.trybooking.com/ffoh over three Tuesday evenings each May. Beer, wine, sparkling and canapes included This year the winners were Leeron & Alfred Branicki, who Cocktail attire with mask secured a commanding lead in the first session and were never headed. Tied in second place were Eileen Ragg & Anthea Gedge Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club and Rosemary & Rob Nurse. 20 graduates from the beginner class held earlier in the year continued on to supervised 310 Williams Rd Toorak VIC 3142 sessions under the guidance of former New Zealand representative Stephen Lester in preparation for moving on to FUNCTIONS & EVENTS regular duplicate bridge sessions later in the year. In June and July, KLTC hosted visits by RACV, RSY and MCC for friendly competition with our closest counterpart clubs.

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Over the past six months the Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary has held two very successful events with the great support of our many friends at Kooyong. Our March 3rd Ladies Doubles Tournament had a full complement of players with 306 in total. The weather was brilliant, the lunch provided by our great chef, Chris Goulding, was very popular and together with our raffle of 12 prizes, all donated by our Committee, we raised the sum of $1480 which resulted in an overall profit of $12,000. Ladies My congratulations to Lyn, Joan and Ann Marie for their great Doubles Grass organisation of a very enjoyable day for all our guests and to all my Committee for their great assistance on the day. A special ‘thank you’ Tournament to our good friend, Freda, who always assists us on this busy day. 306 players Overall Profit, including raffle $ 12 ,000

Dates for the A month later in April, for our first Card Day for the year, we were fully booked out again with more than 32 tables in play. Diary 2014: A delicious lunch was again beautifully presented, our raffle was very successful and our wonderful supporter, Phyllis George, as always supplied a well stocked stall of goodies • Monday 15th September netting a great sum of $600. – Card Day in the Kooyong Room Well done Phyllis! We would be lost without you. Our total profit on this day was $2,750 including some very • Friday 10th October generous donations from good friends. – Trivia Night To commence the second half of 2014 we have just held our For further information regarding ticket annual ‘Christmas in July’ luncheon on the 13th of July which secretaries for the above events please is always a very happy day. consult the noticeboards in the Clubhouse. Looking forward to a very busy year with all our Kooyong Members and that friends Total Card Day Profit joining with us in fundraising for the hospital.

Marie Devereux $2750 President 34 COURTSIDE – APRIL 2014 around the club 37 Health Club Canapés NEWS Hot smoked trout, leek and tarragon frittata topped with It is inspiring to see an increase in dressed watercress members working hard to achieve Zucchini and mint arancini with a their strength & weight loss goals at One Chef, Three Sommeliers soft centre of goats curd Kooyong Health Club. There is a PETRINA DA GAMA Friday 18 July 2011 Abel’s Tempest by Heemskerk, vibrant uplifting energy within the gym. Chardonnay / Pinot Noir, New Trainers are bringing a passionate Hi I am Petrina, a Personal Trainer that loves to This special event was truly superb Austria and Portugal. At the end of the Tasmania - Australia dedication and assisting members in encourage, motivate and mentor clients towards CLIVE POERWANTORO achieving there health and fitness goals. I am night, guests were asked to score the from start to finish. The theme ‘One attaining long term results. certified in boxing and crankit suspension. I enjoy Chef - Three Sommeliers’ was best food and wine match as well as Entree seeing the smiles on client’s faces when they say I Members interested in weight loss, strength Taking those first steps towards a healthier you can passionately embraced by everyone. their favourite wine of the night. Hand made raviolo filled with blue have muscles I thought I never had. be overwhelming and daunting. Daily excuses get and conditioning, injury rehabilitation, The Kooyong Room was an impressive It was an impressive and memorable swimmer crab and King salmon in the way of taking those first steps and I can general fitness, or personal training sight with tables and chairs covered in function, thoroughly enjoyed served with rich crab bisque, “It's moments like these especially relate to this daily battle. My name is Contact Health Club Manager Michael Kull Clive and having enjoyed life a little too much, I black; centrepieces of large silver KLTC by everyone. spaghettini of vegetables and trophies; candles and seven shining on 0419 003 762 / 9822 3333 that make me so proud to ballooned out to 105kgs until one day I stopped wild cresses making excuses and took those first steps towards glasses for each person, filled with Many thanks to the Kooyong team for be a Personal Trainer“ their passion, commitment, creativity the person I am today. Energetic, healthy wine of different varieties...the colour 2013 S.C. Pannel Rose Nebbiolo, and above all else, loving life. Let me help and aromas were enticing! and energy to ensure the success of McLaren Vale, S.A. - Australia you take those first steps towards a healthier you. this special event. Congratulations to 2009 Mitchell Semillon, Clare Valley. Incorporating weight, suspension, boxing and all concerned! Apologies to members cardio training into my sessions, I will tailor a fun S.A. - Australia who were unable to join us, as fully and challenging plan to help you achieve your booked with a waitlist. Due to an 2012 Domaine Zind-humbrecht Pinot fitness goals. exceptional early response, maximum Blanc, Alsace -France capacity was quickly allocated. Our Wine & Food Society events are Middle Course “Don’t let another day pass you attracting great interest - to avoid Wood grilled octopus and king prawn Members and guests enjoyed delicious disappointment, please ensure salad with white beans, celery heart, by, take that first step today!! “ canapés followed by an amazing you reply early. capers and Sicilian olive oil 4-course menu with matching wines. DAVE HADDEN Chris Goulding and his team presented 2011 La Spinetta Toscana Vermentino, an incredible culinary display of quality, Tuscany - Italy Hi my name is David Hadden; I'm a qualified sports/ presentation and creativity. A copy of massage therapist and personal trainer. I've always the menu is included to tantalize your Main Course been fascinated how the human body works, how it taste buds. The food was exceptional, Seared magret duck breast with can change through training and how injury can perfectly matched by the stunning Confit leg in brik pastry, parsnip affect its functionality. I believe recovery is a vital wines and the Kooyong team provided part of training as it can help transform your body Future 2014 Events purée, sautéed black cabbage and and also reduce the risk of injury, whether it is exemplary service throughout pickled sour cherries eating certain foods after a workout to promote the night! muscle growth, stretching or even massage to help Thursday 9 October 2012 Pittnauer ‘pitti’ Zweigelt- increase blood flow and nutrients to the affected JARED NG Guests were privileged to enjoy a Il Duca Ristorante, East Melbourne Blaufrankisch blend, areas. I enjoy challenging my clients in an intense, variety of wines chosen by the three Thursday 27 November Burgenland - Austria but enjoyable environment and try to cater a session NATALIE EADES sommeliers: Christian Maier from the around their sporting and physical goals. I'm a lover Hi, my name is Jared Ng and I am an accredited Christmas Function & Winemaker 2011 Domaine de la Renjarde Cotes du RACV Club, Tim Feistl from The of all sports and have been an avid tennis player fitness trainer. I have obtained my certification III Rhone Villages ‘ Massif d’Uchaux’ Australian Club and our own very Dinner - KLTC Racquet Club for as long as I can remember, as a junior I was Hi my name is Tali, and I'm a new Personal Trainer in & IV in fitness at the Australian Institute of Fitness Grenache Blend, selected to represent Waverley in several association the gym at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. I have always and have been active in exercise and health for the talented sommelier, Patrice Renaudin. Thursday 4 December Cotes du Rhone - France tournaments and have had an Australian ranking. loved sport and fitness, and have a background in majority of my life. Whether it will be involved in Each of the three highly qualified Due to Demand, Christmas Function will My personal goals include: increasing my Australian coaching and playing hockey, tennis and rowing. cricket, football, golf, soccer, tennis and basketball, 2012 Castello di Fonterutoli, Poggio alla sommeliers shared their immense be held over two consecutive weeks ranking in tennis and beating Roger Federer (even if Through my studies and experience I have developed I have also taken a vast interest in the science and knowledge, personal experience and Badiola Sangiovese IGT, Tuscany -Italy its just one point). a training style that is functional and specific to meet benefits of nutrition which assist me in formulating wisdom during the night, which was the goals of each member, whilst being encouraging dietary requirements and knowledge. Being involved We look forward to welcoming you to our and something you can look forward to. very informative and entertaining. Side dishes in these sports I have helped myself learn about the future events with fellow members, Most importantly, I want members to enjoy their importance of health & fitness and learning proper Steamed greens with toasted “Play like you're first, sessions and not to think of them as a chore. With In planning, the menu created by Chris guests and friends. techniques and healthy lifestyle. During the period almond & sesame butter this in mind each session is tailored to suit individual of our training I will be tracking your nutrition habits Goulding was shared with all train like you're second“ Roasted baby Kipfler potatoes with needs. I would love to help you achieve your fitness and overlooking what you eat. Health and fitness has sommeliers, who each chose a potential, and specialise in weight loss, cardio changed my life. By making changes to the way you different wine they felt best matched Christine Johnson cherry tomatoes, red onion fitness, team sport conditioning, technique move, eat and keep active, fitness can change the courses. A wide range of wine President and fresh thyme correction, and general fitness for life. I take a yours too. styles and grape varieties were enjoyed positive approach to exercise and recognise the role this plays in creating a healthy body and mind. from Tasmania, McClaren Vale and Dessert I really enjoy working as a personal trainer and I find “I can guide you towards a Clare Valley in Australia; France; Italy; Double chocolate and peanut butter it very rewarding to see my clients meet their goals terrine with salted caramel ice and achieve their potential. healthier and fitter lifestyle“ cream and chocolate sauce N.V Ramos Pinto ‘Lagrima’ Vinho Porto "Strive for progress, not perfection" White Port, Douro Valley - Portugal Gourmet Hampers Hampers Gourmet DIARY DATES . . . for all occassions occassions all for . . .

KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB DIARY DATES 2014

MONDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 4th 8th 30th August

Social Committee Happy Hour Social Committee Annual New Members Night in the Winter Garden Dinner Dance

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 7th 15th 16th Sept

Father's Day Buffet Lunch RCH Card Day Bridge AGM

THURSDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY 9th 10th 12th Oct Wine & Food Society Dinner Social Committee - JJ Mixed RCH Trivia Night - Il Duca Restaurant Doubles Round Robin A beautifully designed range range designed beautifully A SUNDAY WEDNESDAY SUNDAY of hampers with something for for something with hampers of everyone or design your own hamper. hamper. own your design or everyone

29th 16th 23rd We have over 1000 exclusive, high high exclusive, 1000 over have We quality gourmet products to go in in go to products gourmet quality Nov your own special hamper. We can can We hamper. special own your also do branded corporate hampers. hampers. corporate branded do also Kooyong Annual AGM Bridge Congress Crèche Christmas Party We can deliver to your door nationally. nationally. door your to deliver can We

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Let the function rooms at Kooyong Kooyong be your first choice for your wedding in 2014. Offering spectacular views of the grass courts and gardens, our well appointed rooms open onto spacious terraces, providing the perfect place to welcome guests to enjoy canapés and drinks to commence your Wedding Reception. Kooyong’s exceptional food and service continues to provide a wonderful experience for many newlyweds, with the courts and grounds forming a stunning backdrop for some fantastic photographic memories.

For booking enquiries and to find out more about our Wedding and Function Packages, contact Functions Manager Rachael Whitelaw at the Club on 9822 3333.

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