matchpoint The Veneto Tennis club News
Editor:Fernando Venditti, [email protected] December 2016 Beer & Wing Cup Mixed Social Tournament Our annual “Beer & Wing Cup” mixed Social Tournament was held on Sunday December 4th. The many participants enjoyed a great day of tennis and great food and all for a good cause. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Marisa Armellin. We would like to thank our many sponsors who helped make the tournament such a great success:
Wayne McCracken, Game Set Match Tennis Boutique, BMS Printing Vin Bon Winery, Milan Winery, Iron Workers Union #721,
Fionn McCool Pub, Promotion Depot & The Veneto Tennis Club.
Our winners and finalists this year began the morning in the main draw and progressedJune into 2013 the divisional finals: “A” Division: Silvana and Daniel-Champions & Finalists-Jane and Rod “B” Division: Sonya and Robert-Champions & Finalists-Bob and Naoko We would also like to thank Lina DiGiovanni for catering such an array of snacks and sandwiches, along with staff that organized the event: Tina Blaskovic, Bill Maron, and Fernando Venditti.
On behalf of the Veneto Tennis Club Board of Directors and the staff We would like to wish everyone in our tennis community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Pictured above: “A” Division champions Silvana & Daniel with Tina and Bill. Pictured below: “B” Division champions Sonya & Robert with Tina and Bill.
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Judy Murray Tweets ‘Fab Four’ Beatles Photo of Big Four “Though their rankings may have changed, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal will always be the Big Four in our hearts. And apparently, in Judy Murray’s too. She tweeted a photo of the group as members of the Beatles. It may or may not be a coincidence that her son Andy is depicted as quick-witted superstar John Lennon, Federer is in front as the gifted Paul McCartney, while Nadal is cast as the charismatic Ringo Starr and Djokovic as the introspective George Harrison. And though opinions may differ on the choices, everyone is reminded that the quality of tennis’ Big Four was and is the stuff of legends”. (article from Baseline Tennis) Veneto Tennis Club
Bill Maron General Manager [email protected]
Tina Blaskovic Head Professional [email protected]
Fernando Venditti Tennis Professional [email protected]
Charles Gembes Tennis Professional [email protected]
Winter Session Program
Our winter session of programs and clinics begin January 7th and end April 9th. Although the various recreational programs offered by the Veneto tennis club are filling up fast, you can register on-line. Along with the recreational programs and clinics the club will continue to offer a variety of doubles along with a singles ladder. Registration for members house leagues will open December 13th.
New Weekend Hours • Beginning Saturday December 10th the club will be open from 7:00am to 9:00pm Holiday Hours • Dec. 24th-7am-1:30pm; last booking will end at 1pm because this is a weekend (also Dec.31st) • Dec. 25th-Club Closed • Dec. 26th-7am-4:30pm • Dec.31st-7am-1:30pm (Adult Open Tournament) Jan. 1st-Club Closed • 3
LANDMARK CAPITAL LTD. OPEN Advantage Tennis International and the Veneto Tennis Club in conjunction with Tennis Canada are excited to announce the inaugural Landmark Capital Ltd. at the Veneto Open. This event will bring Men’s and Women’s players from across Canada and the United States between December 27th-31st. Past participants for Circuit Canada events have included: Milos Raonic, Frank Dancevic, Denis Shapovalov, Maureen Drake, and many others. The total prize money is $10, 500 and will feature Men’s and Women’s Singles and Doubles. We are proud to be hosting this hard court tournament and we appreciate the flexibility of our members in sacrificing some potential court time. Historical booking patterns were considered when committing courts for this event and therefore we have attempted to leave as many morning and evening hard courts open as possible. The event is free for all spectators! Bill Maron, General Manager, Veneto Tennis Club
Total Prize Money $10, 500
Men’s Singles Prize Money Women’s Singles Men’s & Women’s Doubles
Winner $2,000 $2,000 Doubles Winner $500
Finalist $1,000 $1,000 Doubles Finalist $250
Semi-finalist $500 $500
Quarter-Finalist $250
Total $5,000 $4,000
Adult Open Tournament Schedule
Tuesday December 27th: 11:30am to 7:30pm approx. Wednesday December 28th: 9:30am to 9:30pm approx.
Thursday December 29th: 11:30am to 6:30pm approx. Friday December 30th: 12:30pm to 4:30pm (4 courts only) Saturday December 31st Finals: 10:00am to 2:00pm (3 courts only)
Please keep in mind that there will be a few practice courts reserved for the tournament players each day.
For more information please contact: [email protected]
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