THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE ISSUE NUMBER 27 KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. DECEMBER 2010

AAMI CLASSIC PREVIEW Sarah Fitz-Gerald Joins Sports Elite In

The Spiritual Home of Kooyong Australian Tennis January 12-15, 2011 Hall Of Fame

It was fantastic to see one of Kooyong’s ‘To be inducted into the Sport Australia Hall champions inducted into the Sport of Fame in a room full of amazing athletes, Australia Hall of Fame recently. legends and sporting heroes was extremely humbling and to be added to a group of The squash champion continues to be Former world squash champion Sarah my sporting peers is a special moment,’ heavily involved in the sport and is regularly Fitz-Gerald joined an illustrious list of said Sarah. seen on the courts at Kooyong helping to sporting stars to be awarded one of the develop the next generation of Australian highest honours in Australian sport. She now sits amongst Australia’s sporting squash stars. elite from Sir Donald Bradman to Dawn Sarah was inducted alongside Philip Fraser and joins her fellow squash Recognised as one of the greatest players Anderson, Kenneth Arthurson, Grant champions Heather McKay, Geoff Hunt, ever to play the sport, Fitz-Gerald, the Hackett, David Hall, Alex Jesaulenko, Michelle Martin and fellow Kooyong current Kooyong Club Champion, will no www.aamiclassic.com.au Kirstie Marshall, David Parkin, Howard member Vicki Cardwell. doubt cherish this wonderful honour for a Toyne and two new legends, John Raper long time to come. and Leigh Matthews. ‘I was also asked to give the athletes official response on behalf of the new The Club would like to congratulate Sarah Her career has been filled with with awards inductees which was a huge honour on this momentous occasion and we look and titles but this was a special occasion for considering the people on stage beside forward to her continued involvement in the five-time World Open Squash Champion. me,’ she said. squash at the Club.

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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOO YONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 27 COURT DECEMBER 2010 The challenges presented by a cold and THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. wet Melbourne winter were forgotten when our grass courts re-opened for the new ISSUE NUMBER 27 DECEMBER 2010 season in November.

In contrast to the rains of the weeks Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. prior, sunshine and blue skies greeted It’s been many years since Club Member The Club is fortunate to have two Women 489 Glenferrie Road Kooyong members as they returned to Graeme Hill disregarded standing Club on the Committee, Margot McCluskey and Kooyong VIC 3144 their favorite courts. rules prohibiting women and children from Fiona Law. Phone: (03) 9822 3333 AAMI entering the Members Bar and lead a Fax: (03) 9822 5248 Summer builds up excitement as our focus group of women from a cold and uninviting The Committee of twelve people represent WEDNESDAY 12TH - SATURDAY 15TH CL Website: www.kooyong.com.au ASSIC PREVIEW turns to the summer of tennis activities and all Members rather than groups or Email: [email protected] lounge area into the bar to join the men. we look forward to the return of Lleyton subsets of Members so gender has never 6 ABN: 17 177 846 072 Hewitt to Kooyong to compete in what will This Club rule was quickly amended not been a major topic of contention at the Reg. No: A0039994S be his first AAMI Classic. Committee level. Rodionova & Peers 3 Sarah Fitz-Gerald Joins long after and today women make up Sports Elite In Hall Of Fame fifty percent of our membership and are Lleyton and reigning champion Fernando enjoying equal rights and privileges to their What has been discussed is how to foster a Committee who love Kooyong and that 5 A Message From The CEO KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB Verdasco headline another sensational field male counterparts. 5 President's Message COMMITTEE and we look forward to four days of great has a wide range of skills such as sports tennis commencing 12th January 2011. administration, accounting & finance, Dominate In Delhi Ian Hill - President Our waiting list consists of around 640 6 Rodionova & Peers David Wilson - Vice-President Tickets are available from Tickemaster. marketing & promotions, architecture, Kooyong’s Anastasia Rodionova and Sally into the fi nal with the second seeded extra energy to win those critical points to but Rogowska and Moore fought back to Anastasia then hoped to walk away with boys, 450 girls, 620 men and 610 women Peers have capped off a hugely successful Indian, Sania Mirza, full of confi dence. get the gold medal. It was easily one of level the match at a set all. three gold medals when she teamed with campaign by winning a swag of medals at the biggest wins for me this year to defeat In the fi nal set it was Anastasia and Sally Paul Hanley in the mixed doubles but it the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Anastasia lived up to the seeding early in the Sania in the fi nal in front of fi ercely patriotic who again took the ascendency and their wasn’t to be as they lost a close encounter fi nal by taking the fi rst set 6/3 but the home Indian crowd.’ chances to win the set, match and the to Scotland’s Jocelyn Rae and Colin Anastasia returned to Melbourne with 2 gold crowd willed Mirza back into the match as gold medal in impressive fashion over their Fleming 7/6 6/7 6/2. and one silver medal while Sally has one gold the Indian took the second set 6/2. In the bronze medal playoff, Sally survived fellow Australians. Brian Capp - Vice-President engineering, IT, food and beverage and legal and one bronze medal. some nervous moments in the second set Sally then soaked up the atmosphere after Dominate In Delhi It took a third set tiebreak to separate the when fellow Australian Olivia Rogowska Anastasia was glowing in her praise for her matches had fi nished, ‘It was such a demonstrating the appeal of Kooyong Lawn ‘It was an honour to win 2 gold medals and pair and it was the Australian who was able served for the match and came through in Sally’s doubles expertise, ‘It was a great special event for me as it was the fi rst time 1 silver medal for my new adopted home to take the match 6/3 2/6 7/6 despite the the third set to win the match 4/6 7/6 6/3. week for us on and off the court. Sally is tennis was a part of the Commonwealth and I feel that my contribution to Australia’s best efforts of the home crowd and that of a very good doubles player and we were Games so I really wanted to enjoy every medal tally was my own way of thanking Mirza in a fi nal set that lasted 67 minutes. ‘The Commonwealth Games were an able to understand each other very quickly part of it. Once I fi nished competing in the There have been some wonderful Australia for giving me citizenship. I now amazing experience, something that will and easily on the court,’ she said. fi rst week, I was able to have a few days feel that I am a real Australian and I hope ‘It was the longest week of my stay with me for a very long time and to to go and support other Australian teams Des Hinsley - Treasurer to help advise and guide our administration. I’ve earned the right to call myself a true 10 year professional career with 11 come home with a gold and a bronze ‘The main key to our victory was our and to walk in the opening and closing blue Aussie,’ said a proud Anastasia on her matches and it was very difficult to really topped off the whole experience,’ great on court communication and we ceremonies was incredible.’ Tennis Club to both sexes and all ages. return to Melbourne. keep my concentration up for the said Sally. supported each other when one of us whole match because the crowd was was a bit down and that for me is one Australia’s tennis campaign was a huge Sally’s achievements come on the back of a In the doubles Anastasia and Sally teamed success and we can be extremely proud 8 2010 AAMI Classic Preview supporting Sania very loudly,’ of the most important things in doubles. breakout year on the WTA Tour that includes up as the top seeds and they faced the of the way these two girls represented the successes celebrated by Kooyong A gold medal for both of us was an qualifying at the recent US Open and winning said Anastasia. third seeded pair of Olivia Rogowska and Club and themselves on the world stage. through to a second round encounter with Jessica Moore in the all-Australian fi nal. especially great result as it was the first ‘Thankfully my team-mates and coach eventual champion Kim Clijsters. time we had played together.’ We wish both girls the best of luck for the were there for me and I think that's what After defeating Sally in an all-Australian The Kooyong pair made the most of their upcoming Australian summer of tennis and kept me going and helped me to fi nd the semi fi nal, Anastasia, the top seed, went opportunities in the fi rst set to take it 6/3 for another big year in 2011. Members of Committee 6 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 7 members late in the year and our lady Women are still underrepresented at 10 Grass Court Opening Peter Carew Not only have women been joining the Club, members have led the charge. the President’s lunches despite each Adam Cossar they have been actively pursuing the many 12 The Kooyong Foundation lunch providing a format suited to Cam Dickinson Our women’s Premier League team was opportunities Club membership offers. 16 13 Wayne Arthurs Cup Richard Kennett entertaining work colleagues or fellow TENNISTENNIS NEWSNEWS successful in the first year of the new Fiona Law There are at least 20 women’s teams in Members and friends. 2011 14 Archives & Research Centre competition and we offer congratulations to AMMI Duncan McCulloch external competition tennis as well as 18 PREVIEW the members of that team. CLASSIC 15 Peter Quinn Elected To Margot McCluskey teams competing in the very successful It would be really pleasing to see more Rafael Nadal in the third round. the round of 16 at the Austrlian Open where Hewitt then varied his preparation for he lost a tight fi ve set match to Nikolay Wimbledon by playing on the grass in Halle Davydenko but then won in San Jose by Hewitt set to defeating Andy Roddick in the fi nal. and was able to defeat Federer in a gripping fi nal. Verdasco then reached a quarterfi nal in tables of women at the President’s tackle big guns At Wimbledon he progressed to the fourth Miami and then dominated on clay as he Darren O'Loughlin round before Novak Djokovic proved too won two consecutive titles in Monte Carlo strong and then succumbed to a hand injury and Barcelona and he also reached a semi butbut contcontinuedinued hihiss googoodd fformorm bbyy mamakingking Friday Morning Ladies Social Competition. fi nal in Rome before winning another title Tennis Victoria Board in Australia’s Davis Cup World Group playoff. tthehe sesemimi fi nnalsals in MMarseillearseille aandnd wwentent oonn ttoo Squash successes also followed with Vicki at Kooyong in Nice. mamakeke tthehe qquarterfiuarterfi nanalsls iinn MiMiami.ami. While he still believes he can match it with Kooyong is buzzing with news that former He then lost to Nadal in a quarterfi nal of the the world’s best players, Hewitt will leave Tsongasonga also made the fourth round at world no. 1 and Australia’s top player, US Open and struggled through the Asian RoRolandland GaGarrrros andand ththenen hhadad hihiss besbestt resesultult Lunches enjoying the Club’s hospitality. no stone unturned in his chase for an Lleyton Hewitt, has chosen to play in the leg of the tour before contesting the ATP elusive Australian Open crown and varying aatt WWiimbledonmbledon bbyy reaceachinghing tthehe quarterquarterfifi nanalsls 2011 AAMI Classic. World Tour Finals at London’s O2 Arena where he lost in four sets to AndAndyy MurraMurrayy. his schedule could be the key. and will be looking forward to starting 2011 Hewitt, who showed he still has what it in similar form to 2010. Tomas Berdych will be thinking along HHee alsoalso susufffferereedd an injuryinjury iinn tthehe llossoss takes to beat the best when he defeated Cardwell successful in the Masters event ttoo MurrMurrayay that kekeptpt him out of the US similar lines as he treads the path of many World number 10 Mikhail Youzhny is another Chris Brown - CEO Roger Federer in the Halle fi nal this year Australian Open champions before him hharardcourt season including the UUSS OOpenpen just prior to Wimbledon, will join another player visiting Kooyong for the fi rst time by warming up here at Kooyong and his aandnd hhee rereturturnneded to plplayay llaterater iinn tthehe yyearear. very impressive line up of stars to play at and is a welcome addition to the fi eld after 16 Reciprocal Clubs 2010 season has been nothing short of Kooyong in January. another fantastic season on the ATP Tour. sensational as he worked his way up to TThehe excitement machinemachine,, Gael Monfi lsls,, will There are some very talented women number 6 in the world. The Russian began the year with an injury joinjoin hihiss googoodd mate Tsonga fforor tthehe 2011 Joining Hewitt will be world no. 6 Tomas ending his Australian Open campaign in AAMIAAMI CClassiclassic and should pprroovidevide ththee Berdych, world no. 7 and AAMI Classic His run started with a semi fi nal against Andy the third round but bounced back to make crowdowd withwith pplentylenty ooff hhighlights.ighlights. while her daughter Sarah was successful in champion Fernando Verdasco, world no. Roddick at the Brisbane International and the fi nal in Rotterdam where he was also 10 Mikhail Youzhny, world no. 13 and last continued at the Masters 1000 series event forced to retire with an injury. TheThe world number 15 has again showshownn The Club Crèche has enjoyed great year’s AAMI Classic runner up Jo-Wilfried at Indian Wells with a tight loss to Nadal in glimpsesglimpses of his best in 2010 with hihighlightsghlights Tsonga and world no. 15 Gael Monfi ls. the quarterfi nal before he lost to Roddick the He then travelled to Dubai and made includingincluding a semi fi nal berth in Brisbane and following week in the Miami Masters. another impressive run to the fi nal where quarterfiquarterfi nals in Madrid and Nice as well as Committee Members may be contacted The former Wimbledon and US Open he lost to the top seed, Novak Djokovic, rreeachingaching the US Open quarterfi nals for the competing in our squash teams including winner approached Tournament Director Berdych then stepped it up through the and then made his way through to the fi rstrst timtime.e. 18 Premier League Colin Stubs through his manager, David clay court season and fell agonisingly short quarterfi nals in Miami. the Nationals. Drysdale, to explore the opportunity of playing off in the fi nal of the French Open LaterLater in the yyearear he also lost the ToTokyokyo fi nanall Youzhny then won his sixth ATP World of varying his usual preparation for the when he lost in fi ve sets to Robin Soderling toto Nadal after savinsavingg a match point in his Tour title when he defeated Marin Cilic in patronage during 2010 as it provides Australian Open. after leading by two sets to one. quarterfiquarterfi nal with RoddickRoddick.. the Munich fi nal in three tough sets and His debut at the event at Kooyong will followed on with a quarterfi nal appearance at any time through reception. TheseThese six pplayerslayers form a brilliant foundation He then followed up this performance by at Roland Garros. provide Melbourne’s tennis fans with a making it through to the Wimbledon fi nal by forfor thethe 22011011 AAMI CClassiclassic as Touourrnnamentament former World Champion Sarah Fitzgerald great opportunity to see their hero up close DirDirector Colin Stubs ppursuesursues the fi nal two defeating Federer and Djokovic along the He then lost early at Wimbledon before in the intimate surrounds of our grand way before losing in straight sets to Nadal playersplayers for next yyear’ear’s fi eldeld.. old stadium. performing well at the US Open where he who was in sensational form. made it through to the semi fi nals and lost to Nadal but carried that form over to Kuala AnotherAnother ffantasticantastic initiinitiativeative fforor ththee ffansans will be busy Club Members the opportunity to Hewitt started the year confi dently but Berdych will also be playing at Kooyong for thethe inclusion of a number of legends matches 20 City Club Wine Challenge Lumpur where four tough three set wins lost in Sydney to Marcos Baghdatis in the fi rst time and fans of the player from the allowed him to take out his seventh ATP involvinginvolving 5 past champions of the ggame.ame. the quarterfi nal and then, in his record Czech Republic will look forward to seeing World Tour title. equaling 14th consecutive appearance at him here in January. PatPat CashCash,, Mats Wilander, Henri LeconteLeconte,, Members are invited to join us for a special who represents the Club in the men’s the Australian Open, he battled his way Another player returning to the AAMI MikaelMikael PPerernnforsfors aandnd MMansouransour BBahramiahrami will through to the 4th round before running The AAMI Classic’s defending champion, Classic in 2011 is this year’s runner up and featurfeature in matches on ThursdayThursday, FridFridayay into Roger Federer. Fernando Verdasco, will also return to exciting Frenchman Jo Wilfried Tsonga. andand SatuSaturrddayay. Kooyong in 2011 and is sure to be ready leave young children in the care of the He then underwent hip surgery and for another big year. Tsonga began 2010 in fantastic form by Get in earlyearly to secure yyourour tickets to this returned at Houston where he made the lowing up his runner up performance at the wonderful event via the Members’ pprreeferfereentialntial quarterfi nals and then played the clay court The world number 7 continued on from a AAMI Classic with a semi fi nal showing at bookingbooking forms available at the club oorr season where he fi nished up losing to highly successful 2009 season by reaching the Australian Open. thrthroughough Ticketmaster on 136 100. night of celebration and great tennis A1 side. He lost in straight sets to Roger Federer 21 Recipe PUBLISHERS 8 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 Club’s professional child carers whilst they on Sunday 30 January 2011 when The 21 CCAV Awards Night Courtside magazine edited by compete in the various women’s morning Kooyong Foundation will host the Australian Whereas, this year, our Men’s Premier Daniel O’Neill tennis competitions or just take an hour out 22 Club Championships Preview Open Dinner in the Kooyong Room. League team narrowly missed out on 18 Membership Enquiries playing in the finals, our girls powered on to enjoy a workout or a coffee. TENNIS NEWS WOMEN'S PREMIER LEAGUE 23 Tony Ryan RIP Kylie Polidano The night will include a wonderful dinner, to win the inaugural Tennis Victoria Premier WOMEN TAKE HOME Pleasingly over time our CEO has INAUGURAL PREMIER 24 Pennant News [email protected] followed by a direct telecast of the League Women’s Final.

give the Geelong side the lead again with a successfully addressed an inherited 6/3 6/1 victory. It was another momentous occasion Paul Arber was next on court and defi nitely for Kooyong’s women’s team as they LEAGUE TITLE Rajicic showed why she is seen as one of Kleverlaan, playing in her third grand fi nal in Australian Open men’s final from Rod Laver wasn’t next to fi nish as he battled out a won the inaugural Victorian Premier marathon match with Aaron Kosub. the brightest talents in the country as she 12 months after last year’s drawn State Grade League title against a determined dismantled Hubacek from the back of the fi nal and replay, found herself in early trouble Geelong side. court to extend Kooyong’s lead by winning against Geelong’s Jessica Hartland but fought Tennis Enquiries Kosub took the fi rst set in a tie breaker and Arber decided it was time for a change of impressively 6/1 6/4. bravely to keep her unbeaten season on track. After making the fi nal with a courageous win 26 Pennant Profiles racquet as Kosub moved into a winning imbalance in men and women in several position and it took a brave fi ght from match over Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club in the Olivia Rich was another player that needed to She eventually took the fi rst set 7/5 but again point down for Arber to eventually prevail 6/7 fi nal round, the Kooyong girls made the most play well if Geelong were to get over the line found herself in early trouble in the second set of another opportunity to win a pennant with a and she looked in ominous form early before before mounting another fi ghtback towards Area. Joining us that night will be special 7/6 6/1 to send the match into the deciding Congratulations to Viktorjia Rajicic, Molly rubber. fantastic performance from all involved. Kooyong’s Molly Polak fought her way back the end of the set to take it to a tiebreaker. into the match to take the fi rst set 6/4. Cedric Mason While Arber was on court another two Geelong began the doubles with their number Hartland held several set points as the matches were run and won and both teams one pairing of Alenka Hubacek and Olivia Rich Again Rich surged to the lead before Polak’s tiebreaker went on but Kleverlaan continued shared the honours as Geelong’s Matthew quickly jumping out to an early lead with some tenacity allowed her to battle her way back to fi ght and eventually the tide turned in her departments including the ground staff, Hicks defeated Rob McKenzie in straight powerful hitting against Kooyong’s Molly into the set and in the tiebreaker the young favour to allow her to close out the set and sets 6/3 6/2 while Matthew Carroll was just Polak and Sandy Vo. Kooyong star was able get the job done for a the match 7/5 7/6 in another gutsy display. gutsy win and leave her team just one victory guest, Evonne Goolagong-Cawley. too good for Geelong youngster Jacob Grills 27 Pennant Awards Polak, Kate Antosik, Sandy Vo, Laura 6/3 6/1. The Geelong girls quickly wrapped up the fi rst short of the title. Kooyong’s Laura McNamara and Geelong's set and then the match with a straight sets Brianna Bateup decided there was no need [email protected] victory 6/1 6/3 and they would have been Kooyong’s Kate Antosik, in her debut season to play the fi nal rubber of the day and the The newnew P Prreemiermiier LeagueLLeague season providedovididedd butb planspllans don’ddon’’t alwaysallways run smoothlysmoothhlly. This left the fate of the day in the hands of hoping for more of the same in the remaining for the club, had been in scintillating form and celebrations began. Victorian tennis with a boost to the level of Kooyong’s Anthony Zafi ris and Geelong’s doubles rubbers but this wasn’t the case as was favoured to defeat Geelong’s Bonnie competition available to our elite players but The fi nal doubles rubber between Anthony veteran Justin Robinson. kitchen, office and food & beverage areas. Kooyong’s depth began to show. Pearson and she used her powerful game to This is a wonderful effort from a great group also saw Kooyong lose a heartbreaking semi Zafi ris and Matthew Carroll and Geelong’s dominate the match from the baseline to win of girls who again represented the club with fi nal at the hands of Geelong. Aaron Kosub and veteran Justin Robinson was Both players would have gone into the Kooyong’s Kate Antosik and Karen Kleverlaan her match and the title for Kooyong 6/2 6/4. distinction to win the club’s third consecutive always going to be crucial to the outcome. match confi dent of a win but it was Robinson McNamara, Karen Kleverlaan, Laura teamed together beautifully all season pennant in the top grade. The new kid on the block provided stiff who got the jump on Zafi ris when he won the and were able to outplay Vickey Stuckey Sandy Vo then faced Natalia Dragojevic and opposition for our Premier League stars after Zafi ris and Carroll won a tight fi rst set 7/5 and fi rst set in a tie breaker but you knew there and Bonnie Pearson 6/1 7/5 to level the came out fi ring on all cylinders to comfortably Geelong is to be congratulated on a a short but eventful season and they came things looked promising but the Geelong boys was plenty of drama left in this contest. match before Laura McNamara and Laura take the fi rst set 6/1 before Dragojevic began wonderful debut season at this level and they out on top in a match that went down to the continued to fi ght and they levelled the match 28 Junior Competition News Rabinovich gave Kooyong the lead with a to fi nd her range. will no doubt be bigger and better next year. fi nal set of the day. at a set all. The second set was another epic battle and Functions Enquiries Zafi ris had his chance to serve for the set as gritty 6/3 7/5 victory. We were also pleased that Kooyong was The Kooyong captain continued to punish Congratulations to all of the Kooyong girls Back in the competition after a 54-year hiatus, The Kooyong boys jumped out of the blocks in cramp began to set in and again it went to a Geelong then pinned their hopes on their anything short and made sure she registered who contributed to this side during this new Geelong Lawn Tennis Club recruited well the super tie breaker but Kosub and Robinson tie breaker but he held his nerve and sent the number one player, Alenka Hubacek, getting another straight sets win 6/1 6/4 while the look competition and the club looks forward Rabinovich and Catherine Louis for a intent on being a contender but the Kooyong fought their way back into it and it came down match into a deciding set. them back into the match with a second win team’s most experienced player, Karen to defending the title in 2011. side wasn’t going to just hand it to them. to the fi nal few points where Geelong were over Viktorija Rajicic for the season but it was Kleverlaan, went on in search of the perfect able to take their opportunities to win the set The worry going into the fi nal set was the the Kooyong number one who came out fi ring. fi nish to the day. After all is said and done there can be no Finishing second on the ladder, Jay Salter’s and a vital rubber for their team. cramp and if Zafi ris could get through Renee Reid team set themselves for this semi fi nal and Both teams would have loved their chances on the pain and after going down a break he continued to fi ght bravely and was able to recognised within the club sector at the would be disappointed not to get another paper to win enough singles matches to get shot at the competition favourites from Liston over the line but fi nals can throw up surprises get the match back onto serve but at four Tennis Club. at every turn and there were more twists and all the match turned in Geelong’s favour as 29 Kooyong International Robinson won the next two games to win wonderful season and a triumphant final day. turns than most people would have expected. The semi fi nal started predictably with the rubber and send his side through to the Geelong’s top pair, the imported Brendan Richard Fromberg came out of the blocks fi nal against Liston Tennis Club. reasonable argument that the combination Moore and Chris Letcher, getting away to a slowly against Geelong’s gun Brendan Moore [email protected] fast start against Paul Arber and Daniel Byrnes. and the fi rst set was over pretty swiftly but It was a shattering loss for all involved but Community Clubs Association of Victoria there’s no denying Kooyong’s former Davis Cup again the Kooyong boys have produced The Geelong pair were too solid for Arber and star as he then showed Moore how to fi ght out another stellar season and will be looking Byrnes and they quickly took a one rubber to a match in impressive fashion as he clawed one forward to next year for possible redemption. love lead after winning 6/2 6/2. rubber back by winning 3/6 6/2 6/2. Congratulations must go to the eventual The second doubles rubber between Jay Salter The withdrawal of Jay Salter from the singles champions, Liston, who were too good Tennis Academy of many significant changes surrounding and Rob McKenzie and Geelong’s Matthew due to a shoulder injury left Daniel Byrnes all season long and to Geelong for their Hicks and youngster Jacob Grills started shakily to face Chris Letcher and unfortunately the fantastic efforts in their fi rst season back in Annual Awards Night. but then went according to plan for Kooyong Queenslander was just too solid for Byrnes to the competition. Design & Production Our Women’s Club Champion in 2008, 18 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 19 women at Kooyong and the small yet 30 Midweek Ladies Report Mustard Creative Media Sally Peers, has continued to impress on The night was held here at Kooyong cumulatively significant changes in [email protected] the professional tennis circuit winning a 31 Billiards & Snooker Report this year and the club received glowing personnel, services, and considerations silver medal in singles and gold medal in 32 accolades from attendees and organisers. supporting women’s use of the Club facilities AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB 31 Crèche doubles at the Commonwealth Games as During the evening Kooyong took out has had a hugely important and beneficial OACH KOOYONG CORPORATE MEMBERS NEW SQUASH C well as qualifying at this year’s US Open at Kooyong Kooyong’s Vicki Cardwell takes home 32 Squash awards for ‘The Best Club Redevelopment’ impact on Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Nathan Sneyd joins Kooyong in January 2011 as the Head Squash Professional. ANOTHER WORLD SQUASH TITLE

Former World Open Champion Vicki victory with great symmetry by defeating Nathan Sneyd joins Kooyong in January During his time in Luxembourg he was the Cardwell has added another trophy to her opponent 11-5, 11-5, 11-5. and making the second round. 2011 as the Head Squash Professional. National Coach to the Luxembourg Squash the family’s collection when she recently AAMI claimed another World Title. Vicki, seeded number one, faced the Federation and year by year the junior & second seeded Scot, Pauline Douglas, in Nathan has returned from a 10-year senior teams & squads reaped rewards from and ‘The Best Club Bistro Experience’. Vicki travelled to Cologne, in Germany, to the fi nal and showed why she is a member coaching position in Luxembourg and it their continuous success in development. contest the World Masters Games and was of the Squash Australia Hall of Fame with was Melbourne & Kooyong that attracted able to win the Women’s Over 55 fi nal in another sterling performance. 34 Royal Childrens Hospital him to coach again. He is also the founder and director of Squash impressive fashion. Logic Coaching School at Luxembourg’s Winning the title 11-5, 11-7, 11-3, Vicki Born and educated in New Zealand, premier 8 court squash and fi tness centre. After cruising through the round robin claimed Australia’s second world title of the Nathan represented his country of birth as stages, Vicki continued her good form in event after Adelaide’s Geoff Davenport won Australian Fabric Laminators a Junior & Senior player. Nathan says, ‘Squash requires a combination the knockout phase of the competition by the Men’s Over of skills performed quickly. It is best to be defeating Bermuda’s Denise Joan Kyme 50 event. 11-1, 11-7, 11-2 in the quarterfi nal. In recent years he has played for his honed with the help of a squash coach. Our congratulations go to Vicki on another adopted country, Luxembourg, in the From beginners and social players, to the In the semi fi nal Vicki faced England’s Jan wonderful achievement! Our squash girls have also had great European Team Championship. more advanced, they can all benefi t from the Mary ElliElliss anandd cocompletedmpleted ananotherother eaeasysy tutelage of an experienced player & coach.’ Nathan is now coaching at Kooyong and With a tertiary education in Sporting We close out a very busy year and look has recently been a training partner for Auxiliary Performance, Nathan is a New Zealand and ‘Due to the quick instinctive refl exes Sarah Fitz-Gerald in preparation for the BUPA Australian registered level 2 squash coach. required to play squash it is easy to fall into Women’s World Team Championship. bad habits with movement, technique and He also has accreditation as a European shot selection. These effectively snowball He is looking forward to teaching squash Kooyong’s Sarah Cardwell and Selena Shaikh have completed a rare quinella and UK level 3 squash coach, an while playing and more than often refl ect a at Kooyong and can be contacted on 0432 success with Sarah Cardwell’s win at the at the recent Australian Junior Squash Championship in Alice Springs. accreditation that has a reputation of the negative outcome,‘ he says. 434 227 or via email [email protected]. highest standard. Seeded one and two respectively, Sarah and Selena travelled two very forward to great times in 2011. I extend different paths to the under 19 girls’ fi nal. Duncan Thompson Building Concepts Sarah was able cruise through her opening round match with Queensland’s Angela Sadler 11/2, 11/5, 11/4 and then continued her dominance with 34 Bridge News a win over Heather Pilley from NSW 11/3, 11/5, 11/5. Nationals against fellow Kooyong member Selena took a much tougher path to the fi nal including a fi rst CLUB CIRCUIT NEWS round match with Challen Stowell from Queensland that she best wishes to all members for a wonderful won 11/6, 8/11, 11/7, 11/8. In the semi fi nal she faced Jennifer Brown from NSW Endeavour Shipbrokers Our spring season has been Amiel won every match 3/0 except his Another fi rst for the Club was entering a and this turned out to be a marathon match as both girls disappointing after the excellent results fi rst match where he lost the fi rst game team in C3 where the qualifi cation to play battled it out for a spot in the fi nal. before winning the next three games to for KLTC was to be over 65 years of age Selena Shaikh, Melody Francis making we had in the autumn season as only After going down two games to one, Selena fought back two teams, B1 and D2, played fi nals. win the match. and the seven players were Barry Barnes, 35 The Social Committee to win a titanic struggle 7/11, 11/2, 7/11, 11/7, 11/9 to Christmas and a fantastic year ahead. Hedy Mameghan, Peter Mayberry, Nick This season he was promoted to number setup the all-Kooyong fi nal. A bright spot has been the continued Alves, Mike Wilson, Bert Armstrong and improvement of Amiel Raniga’s squash 2 in D1 and has not lost a match and won Bill Dubsky. In the fi nal, Sarah continued her dominance of the despite being just 14 years of age. them all 3/0. The combined age of the team was 478 competition to take out the Australian Championship Mercedes Benz His unbeaten streak for Kooyong now 11/3, 11/4, 11/4. This is thought to be the fi rst He played his fi rst pennant match for years and they regularly had to concede sits at 20 matches and he has won time two Kooyong members have played off for a Kooyongy g last season at number four in the 130 yyears in their matches but theyy fi nished the Commonwealth Games team during 60 consecuconsecutivetive games, wwhichhich iiss a National SquasSquashh Championship anandd what a wonderfuwonderfulul ppennantennant winninwinningg D2 teamteam.. a ccrrededitableitable fofourth.urth. mamagnifignifi cent record. achievementachievement iitt iiss fforor bbothoth ggirls.irls. 36 Wine & Food Society Chris Brown Ian Hill National Squash Quinella Montague Cold Storage 2010 and Vicki Cardwell's win at the Kooyong Girls Complete Rare AUGUST 2010 33 37 Health Club News Ozito Industries CEO - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Masters Games. President - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. 38 Diary Dates Zanity 4 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 5 Rodionova & Peers

Dominate In Delhi

Kooyong’s Anastasia Rodionova and Sally into the final with the second seeded extra energy to win those critical points to but Rogowska and Moore fought back to Anastasia then hoped to walk away with Peers have capped off a hugely successful Indian, Sania Mirza, full of confidence. get the gold medal. It was easily one of level the match at a set all. three gold medals when she teamed with campaign by winning a swag of medals at the biggest wins for me this year to defeat In the final set it was Anastasia and Sally Paul Hanley in the mixed doubles but it the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Anastasia lived up to the seeding early in the Sania in the final in front of fiercely patriotic who again took the ascendency and their wasn’t to be as they lost a close encounter final by taking the first set 6/3 but the home Indian crowd.’ chances to win the set, match and the to Scotland’s Jocelyn Rae and Colin Anastasia returned to Melbourne with 2 gold crowd willed Mirza back into the match as gold medal in impressive fashion over their Fleming 7/6 6/7 6/2. and one silver medal while Sally has one gold the Indian took the second set 6/2. In the bronze medal playoff, Sally survived fellow Australians. and one bronze medal. some nervous moments in the second set Sally then soaked up the atmosphere after It took a third set tiebreak to separate the when fellow Australian Olivia Rogowska Anastasia was glowing in her praise for her matches had finished, ‘It was such a ‘It was an honour to win 2 gold medals and pair and it was the Australian who was able served for the match and came through in Sally’s doubles expertise, ‘It was a great special event for me as it was the first time 1 silver medal for my new adopted home to take the match 6/3 2/6 7/6 despite the the third set to win the match 4/6 7/6 6/3. week for us on and off the court. Sally is tennis was a part of the Commonwealth and I feel that my contribution to Australia’s best efforts of the home crowd and that of a very good doubles player and we were Games so I really wanted to enjoy every medal tally was my own way of thanking Mirza in a final set that lasted 67 minutes. ‘The Commonwealth Games were an able to understand each other very quickly part of it. Once I finished competing in the Australia for giving me citizenship. I now amazing experience, something that will and easily on the court,’ she said. first week, I was able to have a few days feel that I am a real Australian and I hope ‘It was the longest week of my stay with me for a very long time and to to go and support other Australian teams I’ve earned the right to call myself a true 10 year professional career with 11 come home with a gold and a bronze ‘The main key to our victory was our and to walk in the opening and closing blue Aussie,’ said a proud Anastasia on her matches and it was very difficult to really topped off the whole experience,’ great on court communication and we ceremonies was incredible.’ return to Melbourne. keep my concentration up for the said Sally. supported each other when one of us whole match because the crowd was was a bit down and that for me is one Australia’s tennis campaign was a huge Sally’s achievements come on the back of a In the doubles Anastasia and Sally teamed success and we can be extremely proud supporting Sania very loudly,’ of the most important things in doubles. breakout year on the WTA Tour that includes up as the top seeds and they faced the of the way these two girls represented the A gold medal for both of us was an qualifying at the recent US Open and winning said Anastasia. third seeded pair of Olivia Rogowska and Club and themselves on the world stage. through to a second round encounter with Jessica Moore in the all-Australian final. especially great result as it was the first ‘Thankfully my team-mates and coach eventual champion Kim Clijsters. time we had played together.’ We wish both girls the best of luck for the were there for me and I think that's what After defeating Sally in an all-Australian The Kooyong pair made the most of their upcoming Australian summer of tennis and kept me going and helped me to find the semi final, Anastasia, the top seed, went opportunities in the first set to take it 6/3 for another big year in 2011.

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2011 AAMI CLASSIC PREVIEW

Rafael Nadal in the third round. the round of 16 at the Austrlian Open where Hewitt then varied his preparation for he lost a tight five set match to Nikolay Wimbledon by playing on the grass in Halle Davydenko but then won in San Jose by Hewitt set to defeating Andy Roddick in the final. and was able to defeat Federer in a gripping final. Verdasco then reached a quarterfinal in tackle big guns At Wimbledon he progressed to the fourth Miami and then dominated on clay as he round before Novak Djokovic proved too won two consecutive titles in Monte Carlo strong and then succumbed to a hand injury and Barcelona and he also reached a semi but continued his good form by making in Australia’s Davis Cup World Group playoff. final in Rome before winning another title the semi finals in Marseille and went on to at Kooyong in Nice. make the quarterfinals in Miami. While he still believes he can match it with Kooyong is buzzing with news that former He then lost to Nadal in a quarterfinal of the the world’s best players, Hewitt will leave Tsonga also made the fourth round at world no. 1 and Australia’s top player, US Open and struggled through the Asian no stone unturned in his chase for an Roland Garros and then had his best result Lleyton Hewitt, has chosen to play in the leg of the tour before contesting the ATP elusive Australian Open crown and varying at Wimbledon by reaching the quarterfinals 2011 AAMI Classic. World Tour Finals at London’s O2 Arena where he lost in four sets to Andy Murray. his schedule could be the key. and will be looking forward to starting 2011 Hewitt, who showed he still has what it in similar form to 2010. Tomas Berdych will be thinking along He also suffered an injury in the loss takes to beat the best when he defeated similar lines as he treads the path of many to Murray that kept him out of the US Roger Federer in the Halle final this year World number 10 Mikhail Youzhny is another Australian Open champions before him hardcourt season including the US Open just prior to Wimbledon, will join another player visiting Kooyong for the first time by warming up here at Kooyong and his and he returned to play later in the year. very impressive line up of stars to play at and is a welcome addition to the field after 2010 season has been nothing short of Kooyong in January. another fantastic season on the ATP Tour. sensational as he worked his way up to The excitement machine, Gael Monfils, will number 6 in the world. The Russian began the year with an injury join his good mate Tsonga for the 2011 Joining Hewitt will be world no. 6 Tomas ending his Australian Open campaign in AAMI Classic and should provide the Berdych, world no. 7 and AAMI Classic His run started with a semi final against Andy the third round but bounced back to make crowd with plenty of highlights. champion Fernando Verdasco, world no. Roddick at the Brisbane International and the final in Rotterdam where he was also 10 Mikhail Youzhny, world no. 13 and last continued at the Masters 1000 series event forced to retire with an injury. The world number 15 has again shown year’s AAMI Classic runner up Jo-Wilfried at Indian Wells with a tight loss to Nadal in glimpses of his best in 2010 with highlights Tsonga and world no. 15 Gael Monfils. the quarterfinal before he lost to Roddick the He then travelled to Dubai and made including a semi final berth in Brisbane and following week in the Miami Masters. another impressive run to the final where quarterfinals in Madrid and Nice as well as The former Wimbledon and US Open he lost to the top seed, Novak Djokovic, reaching the US Open quarterfinals for the winner approached Tournament Director Berdych then stepped it up through the and then made his way through to the first time. Colin Stubs through his manager, David clay court season and fell agonisingly short quarterfinals in Miami. Drysdale, to explore the opportunity of playing off in the final of the French Open Later in the year he also lost the Tokyo final Youzhny then won his sixth ATP World of varying his usual preparation for the when he lost in five sets to Robin Soderling to Nadal after saving a match point in his Tour title when he defeated Marin Cilic in Australian Open. after leading by two sets to one. quarterfinal with Roddick. the Munich final in three tough sets and His debut at the event at Kooyong will followed on with a quarterfinal appearance These six players form a brilliant foundation He then followed up this performance by at Roland Garros. provide Melbourne’s tennis fans with a making it through to the Wimbledon final by for the 2011 AAMI Classic as Tournament great opportunity to see their hero up close Director Colin Stubs pursues the final two defeating Federer and Djokovic along the He then lost early at Wimbledon before in the intimate surrounds of our grand way before losing in straight sets to Nadal players for next year’s field. old stadium. performing well at the US Open where he who was in sensational form. made it through to the semi finals and lost to Nadal but carried that form over to Kuala Another fantastic initiative for the fans will be Hewitt started the year confidently but Berdych will also be playing at Kooyong for Lumpur where four tough three set wins the inclusion of a number of legends matches lost in Sydney to Marcos Baghdatis in the first time and fans of the player from the allowed him to take out his seventh ATP involving 5 past champions of the game. the quarterfinal and then, in his record Czech Republic will look forward to seeing World Tour title. equaling 14th consecutive appearance at him here in January. Pat Cash, Mats Wilander, Henri Leconte, the Australian Open, he battled his way Another player returning to the AAMI Mikael Pernfors and Mansour Bahrami will through to the 4th round before running The AAMI Classic’s defending champion, Classic in 2011 is this year’s runner up and feature in matches on Thursday, Friday into Roger Federer. Fernando Verdasco, will also return to exciting Frenchman Jo Wilfried Tsonga. and Saturday. Kooyong in 2011 and is sure to be ready He then underwent hip surgery and for another big year. Tsonga began 2010 in fantastic form by Get in early to secure your tickets to this returned at Houston where he made the lowing up his runner up performance at the wonderful event via the Members’ preferential quarterfinals and then played the clay court The world number 7 continued on from a AAMI Classic with a semi final showing at booking forms available at the club or season where he finished up losing to highly successful 2009 season by reaching the Australian Open. through Ticketmaster on 136 100. He lost in straight sets to Roger Federer 8 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 CLUB NEWS Grass Court Opening This season provided a huge contrast to The weather affected base lines recovering After battling elements right up to the final recent years for our staff preparing the over the winter break, although late day, our courts reopened on Saturday 20th grass courts for the summer. bursts of warm weather did provide some November under blue skies. Warm weather encouraging growth ahead of opening. greeted the players and the condition of In comparison to the dry, drought courts brought many favorable comments. conditions over recent years, the 2010 At the end of last season, turf was removed We’re serving up season saw periods of heavy rain and cold from courts 1 - 5 and the courts relayed as It is intended to complete the final stage of weather. This presented totally different stage five of our six-stage laser leveling and returfing of courts 6-9 during 2011. challenges and growing conditions. returfing program. At completion of this stage all courts will have While some early turf growth was achieved, This work has produced excellent results a legend couch cover, which should provide the frequent cold and wet periods made it on the courts worked to date and it is a good wearing surface and strong regrowth difficult to establish new growth where fresh anticipated we will achieve similar results across the warmer summer seasons. classic tennis. turf was laid, while regrowth of established when these courts are opened in December. areas was slower than desired. For the sixth year running AAMI brings you the AAMI Classic at Kooyong.

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AAMI636_297x210_CM_FA.indd 1 12/11/10 11:26 AM FOUNDATION NEWS FOUNDATION NEWS The Kooyong Foundation Wayne Arthurs Cup The tournament, again supported by the big impact in junior tournaments across the Kooyong Foundation, is a fantastic event for state since competing in this event last year at Kooyong Victoria’s emerging tennis athletes and a great and many of Victoria’s best juniors will again Australian Open Dinner chance for them to soak up the atmosphere compete in 2010. at the ‘spiritual home of Australian tennis’. Kooyong will again host the The Club is again looking forward to Starting on Saturday December 11th from hosting the Wayne Arthurs Cup and state’s best 10 year olds for 9am, the Wayne Arthurs Cup hosts Victoria’s Members are encouraged to come the 2010 Wayne Arthurs Cup. With very special guest Evonne Goolagong-Cawley elite tennis talent and will conclude with the down and see the talented junior finals being played on Sunday December players on show in early December. 12th from around 1pm. The Australian Open Men’s Final returns Peter said the Foundation had been to its old home at Kooyong in the New helped this year by a number of 50-year The Wayne Arthurs Cup is played between Year - via a direct telecast for guests at club members who had chosen to make 16 teams from metropolitan associations a donation. a special fund-raising dinner to support and country regions and forms part of Tennis Victoria’s Regional Teams Events calendar “As long-serving members of Kooyong junior tennis. providing teams competition for players from they can certainly appreciate the great The dinner, on Sunday January 30, is the 10/U age group through to the 18/U environment that our club can offer junior Country Cup event. the first major function organised by the players who might otherwise never have Kooyong Foundation and one that is the opportunity to develop their game to The mixed teams round robin format, now in its planned to become a landmark annual its full potential.” fourth year, was dominated in its first two years event at the club from 2011 onwards. by Waverley Tennis who won the inaugural Peter said the Foundation Directors, event in 2007 by defeating Bayside TA and The special guest for the evening will be who include Evonne, Wayne Arthurs and defeated Eastern Region Tennis in 2008. Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, a Foundation Frank Sedgman, were delighted with Director and staunch supporter of the the progress of the juniors who joined Last year’s winner was North Suburban Foundation’s program of assisting talented Kooyong this year as winners of John young players. Junior Tennis Association who defeated Fitzgerald Scholarships (named after the Bayside-Moorabbin in the final. Foundation Chairman Peter Quinn has club stalwart and Foundation Director urged club members to band together and who died in 2007). Players such as Vivian Fidantsis, Stephanie Serafidis, Samyuktha Rajagopalan, Antony book tables to ensure that the dinner is a The scholarships are awarded to Guan and Codey Gunn have already had a big success. “All profits from the night go deserving youngsters to enable them directly to supporting the Foundation’s key to develop their skills with coaching and WEALTH ACCUMULATORS/SMSF TRUSTEES initiatives,” he said. other assistance at Kooyong, and a new “We want to be able to continue to expand intake will be selected and introduced to our work next year with the enthusiastic the club early in 2011. young players we are developing through the The other important aspect of the Foundation’s John Fitzgerald Scholarships. Foundation’s work has been in raising We are also hoping to add to the impressive funds for the tennis displays that are Are you getting array of tennis memorabilia that is on display now such an outstanding feature of throughout the clubhouse.” the clubhouse. The Kooyong Foundation Open Men’s Final “Through donations and bequests the best advice? Dinner will commence with drinks on the via wills, the Foundation has balcony at 6.30pm, followed by a three- been able to secure some really course meal in the Kooyong Room. Guests important items for the display will be able to watch the action from 7.30 cabinets,” Peter Quinn said. Paradigm Wealth Management is hosting a FREE seminar at the tennis club to educate you on how to benefit pm on the big screen. Evonne will offer her from increasingly popular investment solutions – Wednesday, May 5th; 6pm arrival for 6:30pm start. comments on the progress of the match at “I think you really get the times during the evening. feeling of being in a ‘living museum of tennis’ when Tickets are $150 each, with tables of 10 you stroll around the Come and learn: available for $1,400. Corporate groups are clubhouse. That was // How to borrow and purchase property within your superannuation fund welcome. 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paradigm advert_2.indd 1 15/3/10 11:31:13 AM KOOYONG NEWS KOOYONG NEWS Archives & Kooyong’s Peter Quinn Research Centre Elected To Tennis Victoria Board Daphne Akhurst, in whose That year she was ranked number three In January 1933 she died suddenly aged honour the trophy bearing her in the world after reaching the Wimbledon 29 after an ectopic pregnancy leaving a Former Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club ultimate potential and supported the activities singles and doubles semi-finals and the son aged six months. President and current Kooyong Foundation of Tennis Victoria and Tennis Australia. name was first presented in 1934, mixed final with Jack Crawford. Chairman, Peter Quinn, was last night was Australia’s first outstanding The trophy was presented by the Lawn elected to the Tennis Victoria Board at the ‘I am delighted to have an opportunity to woman tennis player. After her fifth Australian title victory in 1930 Tennis Association of New South Wales Annual General Meeting. contribute to the administration of tennis in she married Roy Cozens and announced to perpetuate her memory and high Victoria,’ said Peter. She won the Australian singles title five her retirement from singles competition. achievements. Peter replaces retiring Geelong Lawn times between 1925 and 1930, and In 1931 she competed for the last time in Tennis Club Life Member Graeme Williams ‘I’m looking forward to helping further became the first triple crown winner in the Australian Championships winning the Norman Marshall on the Board. develop and improve the game from the 1925, repeating the performance in 1928. Australian women’s doubles title. Club Archivist grassroots level through to those aspiring Having been involved in the administration to be champions.’ of many sporting and industry associations, Peter’s experience within the sport and Currently serving as the Executive Director Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club will be of great of the Montague Group of Companies, service to Victorian tennis. Peter’s business acumen will be another great asset to the Board. His work as Chairman of the Kooyong Foundation has provided opportunities for The Club congratulates Peter and wishes Australian junior players to reach their him well for the work ahead.

L to R: Hamilton Hurley (Managing Director, Phillip Morris Australia), John P Young (LTAV President), Brian Tobin (LTAA President) presenting the Daphne Akhurst Trophy to Evonne Cawley, winning her fourth and last Australian singles title at Kooyong in 1977. (The trophy is without its lid crowned with crossed racquets. The lid, that has been recovered, went missing for thirty years about the time the Australian Open moved permanently to Melbourne in 1972.)

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16 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 TENNIS NEWS WOMEN'S PREMIER LEAGUE WOMEN TAKE HOME INAUGURAL PREMIER

give the Geelong side the lead again with a 6/3 6/1 victory. It was another momentous occasion Paul Arber was next on court and definitely for Kooyong’s women’s team as they LEAGUE TITLE wasn’t next to finish as he battled out a won the inaugural Victorian Premier Rajicic showed why she is seen as one of Kleverlaan, playing in her third grand final in marathon match with Aaron Kosub. the brightest talents in the country as she 12 months after last year’s drawn State Grade League title against a determined dismantled Hubacek from the back of the final and replay, found herself in early trouble Kosub took the first set in a tie breaker and Geelong side. court to extend Kooyong’s lead by winning against Geelong’s Jessica Hartland but fought Arber decided it was time for a change of impressively 6/1 6/4. bravely to keep her unbeaten season on track. racquet as Kosub moved into a winning After making the final with a courageous win position and it took a brave fight from match over Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club in the Olivia Rich was another player that needed to She eventually took the first set 7/5 but again point down for Arber to eventually prevail 6/7 final round, the Kooyong girls made the most play well if Geelong were to get over the line found herself in early trouble in the second set 7/6 6/1 to send the match into the deciding of another opportunity to win a pennant with a and she looked in ominous form early before before mounting another fightback towards rubber. fantastic performance from all involved. Kooyong’s Molly Polak fought her way back the end of the set to take it to a tiebreaker. into the match to take the first set 6/4. While Arber was on court another two Geelong began the doubles with their number Hartland held several set points as the matches were run and won and both teams one pairing of Alenka Hubacek and Olivia Rich Again Rich surged to the lead before Polak’s tiebreaker went on but Kleverlaan continued shared the honours as Geelong’s Matthew quickly jumping out to an early lead with some tenacity allowed her to battle her way back to fight and eventually the tide turned in her Hicks defeated Rob McKenzie in straight powerful hitting against Kooyong’s Molly into the set and in the tiebreaker the young favour to allow her to close out the set and sets 6/3 6/2 while Matthew Carroll was just Polak and Sandy Vo. Kooyong star was able get the job done for a the match 7/5 7/6 in another gutsy display. too good for Geelong youngster Jacob Grills gutsy win and leave her team just one victory 6/3 6/1. The Geelong girls quickly wrapped up the first short of the title. Kooyong’s Laura McNamara and Geelong's set and then the match with a straight sets Brianna Bateup decided there was no need victory 6/1 6/3 and they would have been Kooyong’s Kate Antosik, in her debut season to play the final rubber of the day and the The new Premier League season provided but plans don’t always run smoothly. This left the fate of the day in the hands of hoping for more of the same in the remaining for the club, had been in scintillating form and celebrations began. Victorian tennis with a boost to the level of Kooyong’s Anthony Zafiris and Geelong’s doubles rubbers but this wasn’t the case as was favoured to defeat Geelong’s Bonnie competition available to our elite players but The final doubles rubber between Anthony veteran Justin Robinson. Kooyong’s depth began to show. Pearson and she used her powerful game to This is a wonderful effort from a great group also saw Kooyong lose a heartbreaking semi Zafiris and Matthew Carroll and Geelong’s dominate the match from the baseline to win of girls who again represented the club with final at the hands of Geelong. Aaron Kosub and veteran Justin Robinson was Both players would have gone into the Kooyong’s Kate Antosik and Karen Kleverlaan her match and the title for Kooyong 6/2 6/4. distinction to win the club’s third consecutive always going to be crucial to the outcome. match confident of a win but it was Robinson teamed together beautifully all season pennant in the top grade. The new kid on the block provided stiff who got the jump on Zafiris when he won the and were able to outplay Vickey Stuckey Sandy Vo then faced Natalia Dragojevic and opposition for our Premier League stars after Zafiris and Carroll won a tight first set 7/5 and first set in a tie breaker but you knew there and Bonnie Pearson 6/1 7/5 to level the came out firing on all cylinders to comfortably Geelong is to be congratulated on a a short but eventful season and they came things looked promising but the Geelong boys was plenty of drama left in this contest. match before Laura McNamara and Laura take the first set 6/1 before Dragojevic began wonderful debut season at this level and they out on top in a match that went down to the continued to fight and they levelled the match Rabinovich gave Kooyong the lead with a to find her range. will no doubt be bigger and better next year. final set of the day. at a set all. The second set was another epic battle and Zafiris had his chance to serve for the set as gritty 6/3 7/5 victory. The Kooyong captain continued to punish Congratulations to all of the Kooyong girls Back in the competition after a 54-year hiatus, The Kooyong boys jumped out of the blocks in cramp began to set in and again it went to a Geelong then pinned their hopes on their anything short and made sure she registered who contributed to this side during this new Geelong Lawn Tennis Club recruited well the super tie breaker but Kosub and Robinson tie breaker but he held his nerve and sent the number one player, Alenka Hubacek, getting another straight sets win 6/1 6/4 while the look competition and the club looks forward intent on being a contender but the Kooyong fought their way back into it and it came down match into a deciding set. them back into the match with a second win team’s most experienced player, Karen to defending the title in 2011. side wasn’t going to just hand it to them. to the final few points where Geelong were over Viktorija Rajicic for the season but it was Kleverlaan, went on in search of the perfect able to take their opportunities to win the set The worry going into the final set was the the Kooyong number one who came out firing. finish to the day. Finishing second on the ladder, Jay Salter’s and a vital rubber for their team. cramp and if Zafiris could get through team set themselves for this semi final and Both teams would have loved their chances on the pain and after going down a break he would be disappointed not to get another paper to win enough singles matches to get continued to fight bravely and was able to shot at the competition favourites from Liston over the line but finals can throw up surprises get the match back onto serve but at four Tennis Club. at every turn and there were more twists and all the match turned in Geelong’s favour as turns than most people would have expected. Robinson won the next two games to win The semi final started predictably with the rubber and send his side through to the Geelong’s top pair, the imported Brendan Richard Fromberg came out of the blocks final against Liston Tennis Club. Moore and Chris Letcher, getting away to a slowly against Geelong’s gun Brendan Moore fast start against Paul Arber and Daniel Byrnes. and the first set was over pretty swiftly but It was a shattering loss for all involved but there’s no denying Kooyong’s former Davis Cup again the Kooyong boys have produced The Geelong pair were too solid for Arber and star as he then showed Moore how to fight out another stellar season and will be looking Byrnes and they quickly took a one rubber to a match in impressive fashion as he clawed one forward to next year for possible redemption. love lead after winning 6/2 6/2. rubber back by winning 3/6 6/2 6/2. Congratulations must go to the eventual The second doubles rubber between Jay Salter The withdrawal of Jay Salter from the singles champions, Liston, who were too good and Rob McKenzie and Geelong’s Matthew due to a shoulder injury left Daniel Byrnes all season long and to Geelong for their Hicks and youngster Jacob Grills started shakily to face Chris Letcher and unfortunately the fantastic efforts in their first season back in but then went according to plan for Kooyong Queenslander was just too solid for Byrnes to the competition.

18 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 19 AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB KOOYONG RECOGNISED at CCAV awards night

Early October, the Inter Club Wine line up and a couple of Old World looking Challenge was again battled out at wines (Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet S. University House. and Shiraz).

Teams from some of Melbourne’s finest The “Kooyong Classiques” bounced back spiced Clubs were represented, with teams from and scored very well in a desperate rush to the University Club, Athenaeum Club, the finishing line. Australia Club, Lyceum Club, Royal South Yarra Tennis Club, the RACV Club and of A delicious main course was then served and roasted course Kooyong. a mystery wine poured for a final taste off.

As team members gathered, a selection As the cheese course was served, the

of canapés and some sparkling wine tasting sheets were scored and results duck were served. were announced: The ‘Cellar Dwellers’ team from the Royal South Yarra Tennis Duck Spice Following a brief introduction by the M.C. Club was declared winner with the 20g cardoman pods and a reminder of the competitions rules, a ‘Kooyong Classiques’ finishing a brilliant 10g star anise line up of 4 white wines were presented to second trailing by 5 tiny points. be assessed blind in 20 minutes. 30g cumin seeds Prizes were awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 25g whole black peppercorns The selection was terrific but tricky, as a last team, as well as for the most accurate 15g cinnamon sticks couple of the wines were showing signs and funniest tasting notes. 20g mustard seeds of ageing. 200g-table salt The winner of last year’s event, the Once revealed, the wines represented University House, was keen to impress and 50g paprika a selection from Australia and France delivered an excellent evening. including classic and more obscure 2 whole size 17 ducks AT A GALA EVENT ON OCTOBER 20 AT KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB, varieties such as Marsanne, Viognier, Congratulations to the “Kooyong 1 orange Riesling and Chardonnay. Classiques”: Brad Fergusson, Greg 1 bunch sage COMMUNITY CLUBS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA (CCAV) PRESENTED THEIR Baker, Ken Wheat, James Kewley, Marg At that stage, the ‘Kooyong Classiques’ Bristow, Geoff Pullen, Stephen Jelbart, Bert 2010 ANNUAL AWARDS TO CLUBS, IN RECOGNITION OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS were sitting in the middle of the field after Armstrong and Rob Peebles. TO THEIR MEMBERS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES. stumbling over the Viognier, mistaken for a Method Grüner Vertliner. Want to be part of the fun and bring the Lay out first 6 ingredients on flat trays trophy to Kooyong? and roast in oven on a medium to Following the entrée, a selection of 4 red In presenting the awards, CCAV’s President This award reflects the Kooyong Lawn low temperature, occasionally mixing Mr Leon Wiegard, OAM, said “Victorian Tennis club’s commitment to offering wines was served and assessed. Register your interest now and contact together. Patrice Renaudin via email clubs perform a valuable and unique role in its members a well-appointed and sustaining healthy communities. They keep professionally presented club bistro serving A couple of challenges arose there as [email protected] This will take 1.5 hours. Grind in a spice people active and engaged as well quality meals. well with the omission of Pinot Noir in the grinder and sieve, then mix in the last as providing a broad range of facilities then mix the last 2 ingredients. Store in an airtight container. and resources”. Amongst other things the award also takes into account the bistro ambience, menu Fill ducks with the orange cut in quarters A highlight of the awards was the range and quality of staffing. and the fresh sage; rub the ducks with presentation of The Best Club oil and sprinkle with a light coating of the Redevelopment Award to Kooyong Lawn CCAV is a peak body representing the duck spice. Tennis Club. interests of these community clubs from small volunteer-based sporting clubs Roast the ducks in the oven on 180c This prestigious award reflects the club’s through to very large clubs with multi- for 1 hour 20 minutes. Drain the fat commitment to improving member facilities million dollar turnovers. Join us on facebook to keep up to date Gillian Farrell Civil Celebrant and let the ducks rest for half and hour.  Weddings  Namings  Funerals  Special birthdays  House warmings through a significant redevelopment, which with events, invites and the latest young Carve the duck and serve with sautéed has improved the amenity and functionality CCAV members have one overriding A priviledged partnership – working • university-trained and experienced spinach and roasting juices. for members, expanded facilities to attract thing in common; they are not-for-profit members news with you to celebrate your milestone • creative, personalised ceremonies • emphasis on beauty and comfort events, with my professional a wider range of members, and delivered a entities that provide facilities, support http://groups.to/youngmembers/ • only one ceremony a day knowledge, commitment to • ‘no obligation’ initial interview Serves 4 premium finish and presentation. and entertainment for their members and *for all KLTC members aged 18-40ish excellence, sensitivity and trust • Melbourne-wide service & references available broader communities. Chris Goulding Kooyong was also awarded The Best Mobile: 0409853745 www.classiccivilcelebrations.com.au Executive Chef Metropolitan Club Bistro Award.

20 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 21 TENNIS NEWS AROUND THE CLUB

Club Championships Preview Tony Ryan RIP Jay Salter will play the 40th Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Championships with the aim of a tenth title well within his grasp. Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club would like to extend their sympathies to the family of 50-year Member and Victorian tennis star Tony Ryan. After winning his ninth title earlier in 2010 after a second consecutive battle with Paul Tony had a long and distinguished tennis He was an Australian Selector for 23 Arber in the final, Jay will be hoping to career and then moved into tennis years, Chairman of the Events Committee complete the perfect haul of ten titles from administration where he served the sport for eight years, and member of the MJTA ten attempts in 2011. for more than 40 years. Board for seven years, Chairperson of the men’s and women’s selection panel for four There is sure to be plenty of players willing He was a member of the Victorian Linton years, Davis Cup selector for 5 years and a to challenge the champion as he attempts Cup team in 1950 and 1951 and won the Director of Tennis Australia for 11 years. to set a nearly insurmountable record for Australian Junior Hardcourt title in 1952 the men’s title and also chases Liz Peers’ and then became the Victorian Hardcourt In 2005 Tony was awarded Life record of fourteen Club singles titles. Singles Champion in 1957, 1958 and 1959. Membership in recognition of his long and meritorious service to tennis and to Tennis Australia, and was also recognised by the Paul Arber, David Bidmeade, Rob Tony was also an integral part of several International Tennis Federation. McKenzie, Rob Phillips, Matthew Coghlan Victorian A Grade pennant sides and he Anthony Zafiris, Matthew Carroll and Glenn went on to win 10 titles over his 25-year Tony also served as a member of the Busby are some of the players sure to be involvement in the top grade. National Tennis Centre Trust and was a pushing Jay again next February. As a tennis administrator Tony became a member of the Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust. Some of the younger players likely to feature Councillor of Tennis Victoria in 1964 and spent 15 years serving the state body in include Mitch Burman, Sam Bertram, He continued to show his passion and Lorenzo Alforque and Ricky Robertson. various capacities including Vice President for 5 years and 8 years as Chairman of Tennis. commitment to Australian tennis as he served on the Kooyong Foundation Board This should make for another extremely in recent years. strong event as the Club continues to build His involvement with Tennis Australia began on the Council from 1977 to 2005 and he through the junior ranks. Tony loved the club and the sport and will served on the Board from 1994 until his be remembered fondly by all those who retirement in 2005. In the women’s singles the Club should came into contact with him. see a new champion crowned as 2010 champion Lisa D’Amelio is currently expecting her first child. Adriana Szili is unlikely to be available Pair with us due to the same reason so we are nearly guaranteed of a new name being etched for Great Results! The onto the honour boards here at Kooyong. Viktorija Rajicic, Belinda Woolcock, Molly Polak, Sandy Vo, Stefani Stojic, Laura McNamara and Karen Kleverlaan are some of the likely winners of this event but there is also a large group of young girls wanting At K1 Dental, we know that the secret to a great Dental to prove they belong in this company. Perfect experience, is a great relationship with your Dentist. Last year’s finalist Sophie Vickers heads up a long list of players ready to step up Personalised service is our priority, where we carefully and win the title including Jessie Tamber, combine value for money with high quality treatment. Ashleigh Capannolo, Laura Rabinovich, Brigitte Beck, Annabelle Andrinopoulos, We can help with General, Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, Isabelle Wallace and Monika Rajicic. and are open late and open 6-days a week. The Club Championships will feature 47 different events and all members are encouraged to take part in the grade that suits their ability while the addition of under 12 events will give the younger kids on the Special Offer: Checkup Only $95! waiting list the chance to play against kids 60-minute assessment, X-Rays & photos in their own age group. 30-minute follow-up to present & discuss treatment options Take advantage of the opportunity to All prices for proposed treatments up front play on the grass courts and enjoy the Your first clean for 1/2 price! atmosphere at this wonderful event.

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The women’s pennant season was a winning by just 2 games after a long battle. Catherine Louis, Laura McNamara, Jessie highly successful one for several of the They then faced off against the Essendon Tamber, Ashleigh Capannolo, Laura Club’s teams especially with most of the side that had knocked Hannah Arnold’s Rabinovich and Anna Judd. State Grade players opting to compete team out of the finals and were extremely in Grade 1. impressive in defeating their opponents In Grade 2, the Club blooded several early in the doubles rubbers. juniors across three teams and it was Kate Francis’ team who again shone across the This saw the Club field three very even This moved Catherine’s team into the season and made it through to the finals teams in the top grade and allowed us Grade 1 final against Lisa Newman’s Royal against some tough opposition. to expose several youngsters to some South Yarra No 1 and a tough assignment fantastic competition and they all showed by any standard as their opponents In the semi final they ran into a red-hot they were up to the challenge. boasted a State Grade standard side. side from Wonga Park and couldn’t quite get over the line despite a great singles All three Grade 1 teams went on to play The secret to their success was the win and a fantastic season from Romy in the finals which is a great reflection on unbelievable form of the undefeated Laura Stephens and some strong doubles play the even spread across each side but the McNamara who carried this side on her from the team. season ended earlier than expected for shoulders to victory. Laura was the only Sandy Vo’s side after they lost Molly Polak player to win her singles while the captain Romy, Taylor Capannolo and Briony to illness the morning of the semi final. secured a vital set against the opposition McKenzie all performed well in this team in number one and captain, Lisa Newman. Men's their first season in Grade 2. After finishing on top of the ladder, Sandy’s team needed to play extremely well against The four doubles rubbers presented the Renee Sheary’s Grade 3 team also made a full strength side from Royal South Yarra girls with a brilliant opportunity as they’d the finals after a fantastic season as Katerina to move through to the next round but lost Valos and Destanee Aiava dominated in Pennant News the final doubles match of the day to end been so strong in doubles all season and their first season with the Club. their season prematurely. they proved what a great team they were again in the final. Both girls are still just 13 and 10 respectively Hannah Arnold’s Grade 1 team also made and have exciting futures ahead of them it into the semi finals but fell to a strong Laura McNamara and Laura Rabinovich but, after winning their first final against Essendon line up in a closely fought teamed together to win both of their MCC, they faced a very impressive side encounter. This match could have gone doubles rubbers in unbelievable fashion from Royal South Yarra in the Tier 2 semi either way but it wasn’t to be despite against a couple of accomplished pairs final and unfortunately lost to the side that some impressive performances by Karen at this level while Catherine teamed with Grade 1 Premiers: (Top L to R) Anthony Zafiris, went on to win the pennant. Kleverlaan, Monika Rajicic and a very experienced Anna Judd to win another vital Matthew Coghlan, Matthew Carroll, Mitch unlucky captain who lost in three tight sets. rubber in straight sets to set the team up Burman, Scott McNamara, Ryan Riedler. for a fairytale win against all the odds. All of the girls in this side performed Grade 4 Seniors Premiers: (L to R) Michael extremely well considering their relative The one remaining Grade 1 side was Groves-Taylor, Peter Gard, Maurice Broom, experience and we look forward to more Catherine Louis’ team who made tough Congratulations to all the girls who played Hugh Magee, Don Heath. Absent: Barry Evans. improvement in year ahead. work of their semi final against MCC, in this side during the season especially Congratulations to all of our women’s teams Other teams to complete very successful for a wonderful season in 2010 and we look seasons were Joel Wickman’s Grade 3, forward to 2011 with great anticipation. Damian Mescher’s Grade 5 and Martin Cassidy’s Grade 5 team while several others finished in fifth spot on the ladder. Jay Salter in the opening singles match, Grade 1 Premiers: (L to R) Anna Judd, Ashleigh Kooyong’s Tennis Victoria this contest turned in Kooyong’s favour as Another fantastic story was Don Heath’s Capannolo, Catherine Louis, Laura McNamara, Pennant season finished on a high Anthony Zafiris and Matthew Carroll won in Grade 4 Seniors team winning the pennant Laura Rabinovich. Absent: Jessie Tamber note with the Grade 1 men’s team Women's straight sets against Mark Shanahan and after a near flawless season. winning a hard fought final against Peter Taylor respectively and when Mitch Caulfield Rec. Burman turned a one set deficit into a three After finishing near the bottom of the ladder set win against Glen Dawes things were in Grade 3 Seniors in 2009, Don’s team Five months of competition by the club’s looking good. were dropped down a section in 2010 and Pennant News 19 men’s teams ended with several were successful in winning the title to prove success stories and plenty of experience The four doubles rubbers were still vital to they belong in the higher grade. gained by many of our young stars of the the outcome of the match and Zafiris and future. Carroll got things off to a great start with a The team of Heath, Michael Groves-Taylor, straight sets victory over Taylor and Andrew Maurice Broom, Peter Gard, Barry Evans, Matt Carroll’s Grade 1 side were one of those McFarlane 6/2 6/3. Hugh Magee and Daryl Henwood defeated success stories as they battled through a determined Chadstone side in the final. several tough situations throughout the finals While Coghlan and Burman lost a tight to come away with the prized pennant. encounter to Salter and Shanahan 6/4 Other Seniors teams to complete highly 6/4, both were able to refocus and get the successful seasons were Cam Dickinson’s From the experience of Matthew Coghlan job done in the reverse doubles despite a Grade 1 side, Graeme Heath’s Grade 2 to the youthful exuberance of Mitch boisterous crowd and pumped up Caulfield and Michael Bolger’s Grade 6 side. Burman in his first season in Grade 1, this Rec team. team had all bases covered and deserved All of these teams made it through to the their win after a long campaign. The final scoreline was 6/1 6/4 and that left grand final but couldn’t quite get over the the final doubles match unfinished and the line after a long season while Doug Bell’s The final went down to the wire as pennant in the hands of captain Matthew team also made it through to the semi finals. Kooyong’s Premier League captain, Jay Carroll. Ryan Riedler and Scott McNamara Salter, tried to lead his Caulfield Rec team to also played a huge role in this side going all Congratulations to everyone involved in the victory over a team he knew extremely well. the way in 2010 and all the boys should be Club’s pennant teams in 2010 and we look Despite Matthew Coghlan going down to proud of their efforts. forward to another big season in 2011.

24 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 25 AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB PENNANT PROFILES KOOYONG PLAYERS PICK UP PENNANT AWARDS

From left: Tennis Victoria President David Stobart, Gregory Collis-Brown, Michael Jeffrey and David Cox NAME: KATE ANTOSIK NAME: ROB McKENZIE with 5 singles wins, 8 doubles wins and consistent season that saw him win 19 of AGE: 21 GRADE: PREMIER LEAGUE PLAY L/H OR R/H: RH AGE: 24 GRADE: PREMIER LEAGUE PLAY L/H OR R/H: RH Kooyong’s successful Tennis Victoria Pennant season continued when several just the 2 doubles losses, which incidentally his 25 doubles matches. AUSTRALIAN RANKING: 41 AUSTRALIAN RANKING: came in just the second round of the players were rewarded for their fantastic season against the top side from Essendon. David’s team unfortunately missed the finals (Just returned from living in America) form across the year. by just 10 points despite his best efforts. TENNIS ACHIEVEMENTS: TENNIS ACHIEVEMENTS: In Grade 5, Michael Jeffrey continued to improve at a rapid rate and had a fantastic Greg Collis-Brown was also awarded My best tennis achievement would be winning the South Australian I played in the NCAA singles and doubles tournament. Runner Up at When the Player of the Year awards were Female Player of the Year for four consecutive years. The Boyce Medal announced at the recent Tennis Victoria season at number one that culminated in a Player of the Year honours after finishing is the most prestigious award in tennis in SA and to have won this the Mansfield Open Tennis Tournament. Won the Doubles at the Texas Annual General Meeting four Kooyong semi final loss to Wantirna. the season win 14 doubles wins from his award for four years straight, it is always a big achievement for me. Future with Daniel Byrnes in 2007. players were lauded for their performances. 18 matches. Michael’s season included 6 consecutive MOST ADMIRED SPORTSPERSON/WHY? MOST ADMIRED SPORTSPERSON/WHY? Karen Klverlaan was awarded Player of the singles wins, 9 doubles wins and just one His team went on to play in the semi finals My most admired sports person is Roger Federer. He is always out doubles loss and should see him move up a but lost to the eventual champions. Roger Federer is an amazing player and role model for all tennis Year in Grade 1 after another brilliant season there giving it 100%. I love the fact that he never gives up and always in the top grade and she has continued that couple of grades in 2011. believes that he is the best. players to aspire to. form in the Premier League. Congratulations to all of these players and GREATEST INFLUENCE ON TENNIS CAREER/WHY? In Seniors Grade 2 David Cox was others who performed brilliantly during a GREATEST INFLUENCE ON TENNIS CAREER/WHY? My greatest influence in my tennis has been my mum and dad. They Karen helped her side make the semi finals awarded Player of the Year for his extremely long Pennant season. have been there for me throughout my tennis career from day one. Patrick Rafter influenced me as a kid. I grew up watching what a Through all the good and bad times, all the injuries, and all the stages great career he had as a professional and it inspired me to continue of wanting to give up tennis, they continued to push me and keep me playing tennis. in the sport.

GREATEST SPORTING MOMENT WITNESSED? GREATEST SPORTING MOMENT WITNESSED? My greatest sporting moment witnessed would have to be Steven The greatest sporting moment I’ve seen would have to be the epic Bradbury at the Winter Olympic Games in the speed skating. Although he was completely down and out he kept in the race and kept fighting Federer vs Nadal final in 2008. It was an amazing match between two and ended up with the win. brilliant players.

WHAT GOALS HAVE YOU SET FOR YOURSELF IN TENNIS? WHAT GOALS HAVE YOU SET FOR YOURSELF IN TENNIS? My goals have varied over the years from playing full time to playing part time. My current goals being placed at Kooyong is to continue to I’d just like to keep playing at a competitive level and participate in a keep up with tennis and be able to compete across the board. few pro tournament events.

HOW IS YOUR PENNANT TEAM GOING? HOW IS YOUR PENNANT TEAM GOING? Kooyong LTC is going very well this season. As I have just moved to Melbourne in the past 6 weeks, being part of a new team and Unfortunately we lost in the semi final to Geelong. “HIT WITH PAT” AT AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2011 new environment is a new experience and it is one that I am enjoying very much. IF YOU WEREN’T A TENNIS PLAYER WHAT WOULD YOU BE? PACKAGE INCLUDES: If I didn’t play tennis I think I’d definitely be a golfer. IF YOU WEREN’T A TENNIS PLAYER WHAT WOULD YOU BE? • Return private vehicle airport transfers • 1x day session and 2 x night sessions for Rod Laver Arena If I wasn’t a tennis player I would like to be involved with the coaching • 5 nights’ accommodation at the Grand Hyatt in a Grand King • Private stretch hummer transfers to Kooyong Tennis Club WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF TENNIS? side of tennis. I love to see athletes progress with their tennis, and as Room, the official players hotel of the Australian Open • Exclusive “Hit with Pat” on one morning at the famed a coach, for me to be part of the reason why they have progressed is I do a bit of coaching outside of tennis but I also surf the internet and • Full buffet breakfast daily Kooyong Tennis Club - the origin of the Australian Open a good feeling. play with the dog. • Corporate Hospitality tickets to a day session of the tennis with followed by Lunch at the Club WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF TENNIS? Pat Cash as your host • Exclusive signed poster and Pat Cash Headband as Outside of tennis I love to hang out with friends and go to different HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND DEVELOPING YOUR TENNIS • Private group dinner with Pat at The Press Club memento of your Australian Open Experience sporting events, such as soccer and the NRL. EACH WEEK? • Yarra Valley wine tour in private limousines • Services of your own personal “Travel Host” whilst in Melbourne HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND DEVELOPING YOUR TENNIS I probably practice 5 days a week to make sure I maintain my EACH WEEK? standard and fitness. PRICING: For more information contact Michelle Kelly Definitely not as much as I should be, but having a full time job now Grand King Room Grand King Club Room Ph: 1300 368 478 limits you to the amount of time that you can get out on the court. SACRIFICES REQUIRED TO PLAY TENNIS AT A HIGH LEVEL? Twin $8,800* Twin $9,300* Diet, social activities and earning money are all sacrificed at various Mob: 0414 716 443 SACRIFICES REQUIRED TO PLAY TENNIS AT A HIGH LEVEL? Single $10,400* Single $11,300* Everything! Tennis becomes your life, you live and breathe tennis. stages when trying to play tennis professionally. Email: [email protected] *Terms & Conditions Apply. 26 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 27 TENNIS NEWS TENNIS NEWS

NEW KITA Performance Squads KITA Midday Tennis Bootcamp Programs for 2011 This Bootcamp runs from 12 noon to In 2011, KITA will be developing 2 new 1:00pm on Tuesday & Thursday, and is squad programs and pathways. One of co-ordinated by KITA’s Head Coach, those will be the Performance Squad for kids Greg Wikman. This bootcamp has become 12 years and above and this will encompass a great addition to our daytime services and two pathways. is becoming more popular with our adult members. This bootcamp gives you a 60 One for players who would like to treat their minute cardio workout, and caters for all tennis seriously and create opportunities for ages and standards. Aerobics with a racquet! their future, whether it be as a full time tennis player, a College player in America, a state KITA Monday & Wednesday Ladies grade player or develop a real understanding Clinic RESULTS of tennis and work in areas of marketing, accounting or events management with an Kita’s ladies clinics are a great place to start Kooyong’s junior teams have completed Martin Kaminsky’s Section 1 side made the of contention in the final round to finish in IMG or Tennis Australia or something similar. for beginners and the advanced alike. You another fantastic season and can be proud semi finals but unfortunately ran into a very fifth while Max Charles’ Section 12 side can bring your own group or be placed in of their results in 2010. strong side from Dendy Park and didn’t finished in seventh spot in their first season The other leg of this program is developed a program that suits your ability. It’s a quite have the firepower to get through to with the club. around a more recreational basis for great way for beginners/intermediate level On Saturday morning the Club fielded 7 the grand final but it was a great effort for players who are enthusiastic and love their players to gain skills and confidence before teams across Section 1 and 2 and nearly most of the kids who were competing in The youngsters in James Muir’s Section 13 tennis and want to get more time on court. beginning competition. all of them made it into the semi finals. Section 1 for the first time. and Amy White’s Section 14 also improved Opportunities will be available to progress as the season went on and we look forward to the performance squads as your desires It’s also a great structure for competition Henry Marcel’s Section 1 side finished in The Club had two very competitive sides to seeing them continue to develop next year. or goals change. Both squads have the players looking to improve their game, second spot on the ladder and won the in Section 2 but unfortunately both Alex ability for you to be involved in 4 sessions fitness, tactics and strategies. It’s also a good semi final against Port Melbourne to move Galligan and Hugh Davenport’s teams NEXT SEASON a week and that also involves tournament/ social environment to meet others to form competition and match play at the club. teams and friendships within the club. into the grand final. finished just outside the top four in fifth and sixth respectively. The February to June season will feature Developing a Junior Performance Squad We currently have limited places available Nick Savage’s Section 1 team unfortunately 22 teams representing the Club and there’s In Section 3, Max Alexander’s team finished been a big jump in teams on Sunday for players 8-12 will involve 3 possible NOW for the ladies clinics, so be sure to get finished in seventh spot and missed the finals sessions a week. This program will see in quick for next term! in third spot on the ladder and morning due to a lot of our kids moving while James Goller’s Section 1 side played players involved in an environment that will offer a comprehensive tennis training program, which will allow them to develop KITA Summer Break Holiday Clinics

opportunities and a range of pathways for K.I.T.A. Academy Internatonal Tennis Kooyong their future tennis. During the Summer Break we will be holding 6 holiday clinics, 3 weeks prior to Christmas The ultimate goal of all programs are to & 3 weeks in January. Our holiday clinics provide a pathway for players who are cater for children of all ages and standards. motivated, enthusiastic, prepared to make We will have specialist coaches with sacrifices and really apply themselves to programs that have been developed for the achieve their full potential. young 4-6 year olds.

The vision of all our Squad Programs is to We will also run our really popular program develop the individuals self confidence, belief for older ages and also provide a program in their abilities, self motivation and have the for the advanced players. The program is ability to apply themselves with a work ethic based around drills and skills in the morning that will enable them to achieve great things program and match play and tournaments in with their lives. the afternoon with prizes. Those individuals who are prepared to apply Left: Saturday Section 2 Premiers. Right: Saturday Section 1 Premiers Our 3 holiday clinics in January include 1 themselves with a consistent work ethic and clinic during the AAMI Classic and 2 clinics challenge themselves on a continual basis Erin Ronge’s team in the semi finals and it looked like they could have taken out the across from Saturday morning to fit in with during the Australian Open, where the clinic are those who will create life opportunities. was James’ team that came out on top. pennant if they played well in the finals but their school commitments. participants will have the chance to watch unfortunately they lost a close semi final some professional tennis and be surrounded All squads will be based on an application with Dendy Park. This should present the Club’s junior by the professional tennis lifestyle. The clinics The all-Kooyong final lived up to of interest which can be found in the players with plenty of opportunities to involving the Australian Open will include a expectations as both teams battled for coaching office in the proshop every point but it was James Goller's team Nicole Kaminsky’s Section 4 side finished progress their tennis from the lower day trip out to the Australian Open to watch that came out on top with two strong on the bottom of the ladder despite sections right through to Section 1 as KITA Tennis Bootcamps the professionals such as Roger Federer & doubles wins. suffering several very close losses their ability allows. Rafael Nadal in action. throughout the season and these kids will The Bootcamps are currently being run on Places always book very fast and we have In Section 2, Alexandra McGrath’s team be much better for the experience. KOOYONG VS RSY ROUND ROBIN Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 6:30am limited positions so be sure to make your finished on top of the ladder and lived up to to 8:00am and are for players of all ages and In Section 6, Dylan Cooper’s team was The Kooyong vs Royal South Yarra Junior booking soon! Bookings can be made by this billing with an impressive semi final win competition standards. phoning through to Kate in the coaching extremely competitive but found the top Round Robin was an overwhelming over Port Melbourne 2. office on 9824 6860. few sides were just too strong and they success and all of the kids who • For advanced/elite players, drills are They impressively defeated Port Melbourne unfortunately finished on the bottom of participated will be looking forward to next designed to improve your footwork 1 in the grand final after they defeated the ladder. year’s event to be held at Kooyong. patters, speed, agility, power and KITA Monday & Friday Night In-House Rachel Main’s Section 2 side in a very endurance while using your core to Competition (4:15pm-6:00pm) competitive semi final. Laura Hallam’s Section 10 side was Royal South Yarra hosted the event that saw keep balanced. another that made the semi finals but 32 kids from each club compete in a friendly Our in-house match-play competition is for Unfortunately Max Robson’s Section 2 unfortunately they were without their round robin and the message came back • Intermediate and recreational players will our young members aged 9-12 yrs who team finished in sixth and missed the finals. number one player when it mattered most that our kids may have won on the day. find it great tennis and fitness benefits have not yet played competition tennis, and they couldn’t overcome the loss. too. It’s a dynamic, safe and social or who have just started out and want to way to workout. This is a high intensity, On Sunday mornings Kooyong had 11 very Hopefully all of our juniors enjoyed the develop confidence and experience in a high energy, and high repetition tennis competitive teams representing the Club at In Section 11 Antony Targett’s team looked experience and we look forward to hosting competition format. This competition is run workout. various levels. like finalists all season before dropping out the kids from Royal South Yarra in 2011. by John McInnes, who has a wealth of tennis knowledge and experience. 28 COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB Midweek Ladies Report

Our midweek ladies teams continue to In Section 2 the Club fielded two sides Good luck to the teams who are yet to play some extremely competitive tennis and Heather Anderson’s team finished the complete their finals series! on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. season in seventh while Gillian Rickett’s team finished first and won their semi final In Tuesday morning MEMRLTA competition The Club has 11 teams competing across against Wellington that sent them through the Club has three teams who have just two different Associations and many of to the grand final. passed the mid point of their season. them have been in the hunt for finals action this season. They are currently waiting on the result of We have two teams in the A1 Section and the preliminary final to find out who they will Sue Taylor’s team is currently in fourth on In the Bayside Regional Tennis Association’s play for the pennant. the ladder while Sue Thomas’ team sits billiards and snooker report Tuesday morning competition, Jane in seventh. Lennon’s Section 1 team finished in sixth Jane Galbraith’s Section 3 team finished in spot on the ladder. sixth spot while Ccate Robinson’s Section In A4, Sally Addison’s team sit in fifth spot 4 team finished in fourth but won their semi on the ladder and will be hoping to make By Alistair MacIndoe in his three matches. Meanwhile David Pitt to accept soft shots. Try not to worry too much about what you might leave your On Thursday mornings, Kris Tulloch’s final against Mentone and were to play St the finals by the end of the season. did well to reach the last eight, making The billiards season is nearing its many half-century breaks. opponent. Section A side finished in fourth on the Finbar’s in the preliminary final. completion and our A-Grade team is going ladder and just missed the finals in a six We look forward to another big year of well, having qualified for the finals with a Harry Andrews wins Club Billiards Quote of the Month team section while Anne Saville’s Section In Section 5, Anne Fitzpatrick’s team women’s tennis in 2011. match still to play. We hope for a late surge Champs 1 team also finished fourth and just finished a very respectable fourth and just to snatch the crown. missed the finals. missed out on a finals berth. Harry Andrews won the Club billiards Social matches against the Sandringham championship in a very close match Club and the Royal South Yarra Tennis against the author, winning 203 to 201 in “I cannot remember Club were held successfully over the last the final. David Pitt and Neil Maclachlan two months. were the losing semi-finalists. anyone ever asking

David Cosgriff and David Pitt do well in Technical tip of the month 'Who came Second?' State Billiards Champs Try to hit the balls as softly as you can, Can you?” In the State Billiards Championship, David while giving the object ball enough pace to Cosgriff (pictured) played very well to reach reach the pocket. The harder you hit the the semi-finals. He made two centuries and cue ball, the greater is the chance of hitting - Ray Reardon, six times World Professional numerous other substantial contributions it off line; also the pockets are more likely Snooker Champion. CrEche News !

Sue, Gill, Marie and Karen continue to Recent Social and Fundraising Events We enjoyed drinks followed by a wonderful provide a happy, safe, nurturing and fun 3-course dinner. Thanks to Patrice and the environment in the crèche, with the children Sex and the City other staff for looking after us so well and able to participate in lots of activities Movie Night helping to make the night so special. including art and craft, dressing up, sand Tuesday 8th June , KLTC MERCHANDISE SPECIAL RESTRINGING play and physical play. Kooyong Children s Held at the Palace Cinema, Balwyn, our 35% off tennis bags with any racquet 24 hour turnover. On site service with New Kooyong Summer range! Latest movie night was attended by 38 people, Christmas Party purchase! All wilson racquets 20% off until the most up to date technology With our children happily settled in the Summer tennis fashion (Lacoste, K-Swiss, mainly creche mums and their family and Sunday 28th November 15th dec! crèche, parents can enjoy the club’s Adidas, Head,), gym attire (Leluu, 2XU, friends. As always, an amazing and fun time was Adidas), racquets & racquet bags. DEMO PROGRAMME facilities, whether playing tennis, going to the gym, participating in Pilates or Zumba, had by the 71 children attending, as well as Gift vouchers available also as a great Use our demo programme to trial having a swim or just relaxing in the bistro. We enjoyed drinks in the foyer upstairs by their parents and grandparents. Christmas idea! BRAND NEW RANGE a large range of racquets so our For more details and to arrange a tour of before seeing Carrie, Miranda, Samantha of head, wilson & volkl racquets Qualified Staff can help select a the crèche, please contact the pro-shop. and Charlotte in Sex and the City 2. The Apart from enjoying lots of party food and NEW TO THE PRO SHOP racquet to best suit your game. night was a fun one and was a successful playing with many balloons, the children 2XU compression tights and gym wear! Crèche Session Times and Fees fundraiser too! were treated to a visit from Santa and were , entertained by a balloonist, face painting The crèche operates during school terms, Parent s Dinner and a magical Christmas fairy. There were from 9.15 am to 12.00 pm on Mondays to also door prizes and raffles. USE OUR 25 YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE TO YOUR ADVANTAGE Thursdays and from 9.15 am to 12.15 pm Friday 6th August. on Fridays. The annual family registration The first of hopefully many such nights, the Samantha Wood Phone: 9038 7141 Email: [email protected]. Hours of business: Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 7.00pm, Friday fee for 2010 was $65, with a session fee of Parents’ Dinner was held in the Racquet President 9.00am to 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm & Sunday 10.00am to 2.00pm $10 per child. Club, and was a most enjoyable evening for those who attended. COURTSIDE – AUGUST 2010 31 AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB

NEW SQUASH COACH at Kooyong Kooyong’s Vicki Cardwell takes home

Nathan Sneyd joins Kooyong in January 2011 as the Head Squash Professional. ANOTHER WORLD SQUASH TITLE

Former World Open Champion Vicki victory with great symmetry by defeating Nathan Sneyd joins Kooyong in January During his time in Luxembourg he was the Cardwell has added another trophy to her opponent 11-5, 11-5, 11-5. 2011 as the Head Squash Professional. National Coach to the Luxembourg Squash the family’s collection when she recently claimed another World Title. Vicki, seeded number one, faced the Federation and year by year the junior & second seeded Scot, Pauline Douglas, in Nathan has returned from a 10-year senior teams & squads reaped rewards from Vicki travelled to Cologne, in Germany, to the final and showed why she is a member coaching position in Luxembourg and it their continuous success in development. contest the World Masters Games and was of the Squash Australia Hall of Fame with was Melbourne & Kooyong that attracted able to win the Women’s Over 55 final in another sterling performance. him to coach again. He is also the founder and director of Squash impressive fashion. Logic Coaching School at Luxembourg’s Winning the title 11-5, 11-7, 11-3, Vicki Born and educated in New Zealand, premier 8 court squash and fitness centre. After cruising through the round robin claimed Australia’s second world title of the Nathan represented his country of birth as stages, Vicki continued her good form in event after Adelaide’s Geoff Davenport won a Junior & Senior player. Nathan says, ‘Squash requires a combination the knockout phase of the competition by the Men’s Over of skills performed quickly. It is best to be defeating Bermuda’s Denise Joan Kyme 50 event. 11-1, 11-7, 11-2 in the quarterfinal. In recent years he has played for his honed with the help of a squash coach. Our congratulations go to Vicki on another adopted country, Luxembourg, in the From beginners and social players, to the In the semi final Vicki faced England’s Jan wonderful achievement! European Team Championship. more advanced, they can all benefit from the Mary Ellis and completed another easy tutelage of an experienced player & coach.’ Nathan is now coaching at Kooyong and With a tertiary education in Sporting has recently been a training partner for Performance, Nathan is a New Zealand and ‘Due to the quick instinctive reflexes Sarah Fitz-Gerald in preparation for the Australian registered level 2 squash coach. required to play squash it is easy to fall into Women’s World Team Championship. bad habits with movement, technique and He also has accreditation as a European shot selection. These effectively snowball He is looking forward to teaching squash Kooyong’s Sarah Cardwell and Selena Shaikh have completed a rare quinella and UK level 3 squash coach, an while playing and more than often reflect a at Kooyong and can be contacted on 0432 at the recent Australian Junior Squash Championship in Alice Springs. accreditation that has a reputation of the negative outcome,‘ he says. 434 227 or via email [email protected]. highest standard. Seeded one and two respectively, Sarah and Selena travelled two very different paths to the under 19 girls’ final.

Sarah was able cruise through her opening round match with Queensland’s Angela Sadler 11/2, 11/5, 11/4 and then continued her dominance with a win over Heather Pilley from NSW 11/3, 11/5, 11/5.

Selena took a much tougher path to the final including a first CLUB CIRCUIT NEWS round match with Challen Stowell from Queensland that she won 11/6, 8/11, 11/7, 11/8.

In the semi final she faced Jennifer Brown from NSW Our spring season has been Amiel won every match 3/0 except his Another first for the Club was entering a and this turned out to be a marathon match as both girls disappointing after the excellent results first match where he lost the first game team in C3 where the qualification to play battled it out for a spot in the final. we had in the autumn season as only before winning the next three games to for KLTC was to be over 65 years of age win the match. and the seven players were Barry Barnes, After going down two games to one, Selena fought back two teams, B1 and D2, played finals. to win a titanic struggle 7/11, 11/2, 7/11, 11/7, 11/9 to Hedy Mameghan, Peter Mayberry, Nick This season he was promoted to number setup the all-Kooyong final. A bright spot has been the continued Alves, Mike Wilson, Bert Armstrong and improvement of Amiel Raniga’s squash 2 in D1 and has not lost a match and won Bill Dubsky. In the final, Sarah continued her dominance of the despite being just 14 years of age. them all 3/0. The combined age of the team was 478 competition to take out the Australian Championship His unbeaten streak for Kooyong now 11/3, 11/4, 11/4. This is thought to be the first He played his first pennant match for years and they regularly had to concede sits at 20 matches and he has won time two Kooyong members have played off for a Kooyong last season at number four in the 130 years in their matches but they finished 60 consecutive games, which is a National Squash Championship and what a wonderful pennant winning D2 team. a creditable fourth. magnificent record. achievement it is for both girls.

Kooyong Girls Complete Rare National Squash Quinella AUGUST 2010 33 AROUND THE CLUB AROUND THE CLUB bridge bulletin

Kooyong Bridge Club held their Annual The end of the year Christmas Events: General Meetng in October: Monday 6th December is the last q The new Constitution was accepted daytime duplicate for 2010 and by the Members afternoon tea will be served. q Leeron Branicki was made an The first Penny Purbrick Annual Award honorary Life Member of the will be presented to the two top Bridge Club Players from Daytime Duplicate. To commence our fundraising activities for q A new Committee was voted in as Tuesday 7th December is the Evening 2011 we are selling tickets for the AAMI follows: President - Leeron Branicki, Duplicate with celebratory Supper and Classic at Kooyong on Wednesday 12th Treasurer - Bruce Higgs, Secretary presentation of Trophies. January and Friday 14th January 2011, which includes lunch in the Clubhouse and excellent seats in the stadium to watch the tennis.

Lleyton Hewitt, our great champion, will be competing together with other overseas champions.

Booking forms are available in the Clubhouse. If you attend on Wednesday 12th January you will see all eight players in action.

After you return from holidays we are holding our very popular event for all tennis players, the Ladies Doubles Grass Tournament played on the grass courts at Our 'JJ' Round Robin, held in memory of For members who haven't participated It is thought this will be an annual event the late John Jeffries was a huge success. in one of our Round Robin days, they are between the two clubs on a rotation basis, Kooyong on Monday 7th March 2011 with an excellent opportunity to enjoy mixed and hopefully an enjoyable afternoon of lunch included. Many will have fond memories of John, doubles and make new acquaintances at 'social' tennis for all. an extremely well known and much loved the club. The entry forms have already been mailed personality around the club for years. Numbers will be limited and on a 'first-in' out but if you would like to join all our regular These days are frequently booked out, so basis. The Challenge will perhaps be to Play was underway just after 3pm on an ensure there is only friendly competition! players and require an entry form, they can it's always wise to get your registration in absolutely stunning Sunday afternoon in to reception early. be obtained from the office at Kooyong. October for a couple of hours of thoroughly Look forward to seeing you soon and enjoyable social competition en tout cas. Single entries, pairs or groups are most welcoming some new faces and ideas Entries close on Friday 11th February 2011 - Roger Kenna Committee - Moira welcome, and we try to accommodate to the Committee. so don’t delay; pick up one soon so you Righetti, Elizabeth Neal, Val Miles, We thank the wonderful staff at our From all comments, everyone had a playing requests where possible. don’t miss out. Kate Millie, Susan Everist, Fiona Club for assisting in the success of our fantastic day rounded off with a drink and Natalie Postma President Trescowthick Bridge Club. some delicacies from our Kooyong catering With the year quickly drawing to a close, department on the terrace. and this being my last report as I embark Finally, on behalf of all my Committee I q The retiring Committee Members AGM Bridge at Kooyong for 2011 will on further part-time study, it's perhaps thank you most sincerely for your wonderful were thanked for their contribution commence on Monday 31st January Many thanks to all, both Committee and timely to reflect on 2010. At the recent AGM the "New" 2011 support of all functions in 2010 and I look to the Club with special thanks and Tuesday 1st February and we KLTC staff who helped make the afternoon Social Committee Office Bearers were to Wendy Johnson, the Interim an outstanding event. forward to having you join with us again in look forward to another happy and Unfortunately it has been a difficult year for elected unanimously: 2011 to help all the sick children in Victoria. President from June to October successful year. many on the Social Committee, leaving us Congratulations goes to the Winners: On 12th October the RACV Bridge more than a little shorthanded to get our President: David Hadley A very Happy Christmas to you all! Club joined us for Dinner and Duplicate Latest details and information always planned events off the ground. Vice President: Tanya Fryc with Geoff and Jan Keenan the winners available on the Bridge webpage Gabby and Neville Miles Treasurer: Rowan Harris As with other Committees, we are small Secretary: Janet Wainwright Marie Devereux for RACV and Leeron and Alf Branicki at www.kooyong.com.au. Frances Rees & Derrick Wilde group of volunteers assisting the club by President winners for Kooyong. Safe and happy holidays to all. arranging social activities in the time we I'd like to take this opportunity to thank have available. Sunday 14th November is the date for Diane and Harold Coles Natalie Postma for all the hard work she the very popular Kooyong Congress Leeron Branicki has done for the Social Committee and Tijana Zoric & Chris Piesse As we go to print, we have our AGM on being Swiss Pairs including lunch, President we look forward to receiving your valuable November 18th (new Committee members suggestions for social events and your trophies and prizes. Felicity Taylor & Scott Bolton are welcome to join throughout the year) continued support for 2011. and our first RSYLTC/KLTC Challenge Detje Marcel & Jean-Pascal Marcel locked in for Sunday 21 November. David Hadley President

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WHAT A GREAT TIME TO BE PART OF Our Thursday, 10.30 Morning group exercise class KOOYONG HEALTH CLUB, WITH MORE has been reinvented into a boxing class for ladies, spring degustation MEMBERS UTILISING THE WORLD- and a boxing dummy and gloves and pads have been purchased for members, and Hannah is doing a terrific CLASS FACILITIES. IT'S INSPIRING TO job with the group. SEE A NUMBER OF OLDER AND YOUNGER On arrival an Italian Prosecco MEMBERS TAKING UP WEIGHT TRAINING The new Pilates timetable has been adjusted giving the Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene (RESISTANCE TRAINING). participants two 9.30 AM time slots. From Winery La Riva Dei Frati Region Weight training has a valuable long term effect on DAYS TIMES CLASS MenuConegliano Valdobbiadene health, muscle mass, bone density and is the ultimate discipline for long term weigh loss, due to more muscle Monday 8.30 AM Pilates mass and a higher basal metabolic rate, which assists Tuesday 9.30 AM Pilates with burning calories at a higher rate. Carpaccio1st Course di Manzo Tuesday 10.30 AM Power Bar Thinly sliced cured beef topped New state of the art, cardiovascular equipment has Thursday 9.30 AM Pilates s a result of the highly New Year’s Eve with rocket and reggiano been purchased by the club, one cross trainer and Thursday 7.30 PM Power Bar successful French Night in July White: Pinot Grigio 2008 from Palladium one treadmill with TV monitors, and two new stationary we have 15 new members with We'd like to draw your attention to the Winery Region Veneto exercise bikes. Margaret Scotti has done an exceptional job with the severala others still considering joining. New Year's Eve Dinner being organised Vernaccia Reserva 2006 from Calcinaie ladies and working in with the other group fitness A big thank-you to Jules “Julian Roberts” for his instructors. I was particularly pleased that a number by Food and Beverage Manager Patrice Winery Region San Giminano personal training services and co-writing of the Health of people have joined individually. They Renaudin in the Racquet Club. It is not Red: Colli Senesi Chainti Classico 2009 Club News. His jovial manner and poetic license was a As the weekday classes are becoming well patronised clearly felt welcomed and comfortable a Wine & Food Society Function but a from Calcinaie Winery Region San real asset at the Health Club. and popular, the Health Club is looking to extend number of our members have enjoyed it Giminano the group exercise range to the weekends and early at our Functions. A new trainer is joining our team of professionals. immensely in the past. It was not held last morning on weekdays. One of the aims of the Society, beside Troy Griffiths has completed a degree in Health year due to the incomplete renovations. Science and has extensively studied lifestyle diseases, the obvious ones of enhancing our Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing and Boot Camp classes Speak to Patrice for details. Capesante Ripieni special populations, resistance training, and competed would be gradually introduced. We would encourage experience and enjoyment of Food and 2nd Course in gymnastics & swimming. Wine, is to provide an environment where Scallop filled with scarmoza and basil lightly all members interested to fill in a feedback form that can be located just next to the Health Club Office. Kooyong members can meet and enjoy 2011 coated in fresh crumbs and shallow fried Along with the Health Club remaining extremely the company of other members outside of White: Pinot Grigio 2008 from Palladium popular and vibrant, Hannah Savige our body It is interesting that whilst a considerable amount of their particular sporting interests. We have made some initial bookings Winery Region Veneto conditioning and Zumba instructor, has certainly been people train really hard in the gym, they still do not lose raising the bar of intensity on the group exercise circuit. and plans for 2011 though these may be Vernaccia Reserva 2006 from Calcinaie weight. The major contributing factor for weight loss On September 29 we enjoyed a beautiful subject to some alteration: Winery Region San Giminano is what we eat, 85% is food and the kind of meal degustation menu at the Society All who enjoy her weekly classes can see Hannah’s you prepare. Restaurant at 23 Bourke Street, in the Red: Colli Senesi Chainti Classico 2009 passion, fitness and dedication. Hannah’s Zumba from Calcinaie Winery Region San classes are currently held on Monday 10.30 AM, City. The dessert was good, the first four Friday, March 4th, 2011 As personal trainers, we feel we can do more to help Giminano Tuesday 8.00 PM and Friday 11.00 AM. courses were superb, and I could not pick members achieve good health and fitness. The Health Club Team is introducing LivingLEAN recipe handouts one above the others. A large function in the Kooyong Room Zumba is about having fun and getting fit at the same for members that want to lose weight and put on to which Members may invite one guest time. Interval training sessions that incorporate a variety After drinks upstairs we were seated in muscle and feel great. plus Kooyong Members and their guest. Scialatelli con Vongole of movements at different paces, Zumba allows you to Rino’s Room (named in deference to the It will be a themed night – probably either 3rd Course tone and shape your body through high calorie burning If you have any enquires regarding the Health Club original owner of the Restaurant, an early A typical fresh pasta from Sorrento an Australian or a Spanish theme – on a and a class that is fun with a routine that is natural for Activities you can contact Health Club Manager Michael icon for Italian food in Melbourne). with clams, spinach, eggplant and calamari your body. similar style to the French Night last July. Kull on Mobile: 0419003762 Phone: 9822 3333. I was a little uncertain with the layout We hope to be able to make use of the White: Pinot Grigio 2008 from Palladium Winery Region Veneto of the room – long and narrow, with lovely balcony area by having the Function upholstered benches along the wall, early in the year. Vernaccia Reserva 2006 from Calcinaie requiring two long tables almost end to Winery Region San Giminano Red: Colli Senesi Chainti Classico 2009 end, seating a total of 20, another table of Friday, July 1st, 2011 14 and one of 8. from Calcinaie Winery Region San Giminano This was different from our usual tables Winemakers Dinner in the Racquet Club. of 8 or 10. Well, it worked excellently. People moved within their tables, talked Friday/Saturday, November 25th Agnello e Coniglio between tables, and if the level of or 26th, 2011 4th Course conversation is an indicator of the level of Duo of grappa infused brioche crumbed lamb cutlet and rabbit fi lled with martini satisfaction a very good evening was had EOY/Christmas Function in Racquet by all. and vanilla scented pork mince Club. Red: Casa Sola Chainti Classico 2007 from The room, still in its traditional red and Calcinaie Winery Region San Giminano gold wallpaper and red velvet upholstery Membership or information enquiries provided a warm atmosphere. should be directed to either: Mary Hoban, Montepulciano 2007 from 1st Drop Winery President, [email protected] Ph. Adelaide Hills Sa The wines, on the recommendation 9499 2881, or Peter Nolan, Secretary, of the restaurant, were supplied by [email protected] Ph. 9859 1014 Russell Gehling, a wholesaler in Albert Park. Russell attended and gave a lively FUNCTION No. 280 Semi Freddo5th di Course Cioccolata bianca introduction to the wines, which are listed White chocolate and honeycomb semi with the menu below. The initial sparkling Wednesday 29 September 2010 freddo served with small Italian doughnuts was highly praised and I particularly Gewurtzraminer 2007 enjoyed the pinot grigio. Society Restaurant from Kofererhof Winery Region Alto Adige

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Diary Sunday 5th Saturday 11th Sunday 12th December Royal Children’s Dates 2010 Hospital Auxiliary Wayne Arthurs Cup Christmas Lunch December 2011 - March 2011 KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. FUNCTIONS AT Friday 25th Friday 31st Tuesday 11th Wednesday 12th Saturday 15th New Year's Eve Dinner January AAMI Classic Media Racquet Club Launch Lunch at Kooyong (Enquiries to Patrice 2011 Renaudin)

Sunday 30th Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th, Saturday 26th Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th Sunday 27th Kooyong Foundation Februauy Australian Open Men’s 2011 Squash Club Final Dinner Club Championships Championships

Monday 7th TBC Friday 4th

Royal Children’s Alicia Molik Cup Wine & Food Society March Hospital Tennis Day 2011 Dinner in the Kooyong LET THE FUNCTION ROOMS AT KOOYONG BE Room YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR YOUR EVENT IN 2011.

Kooyong member Jeff Sonderhof married From business parties to family events, we have rooms to accommodate intimate groups of 20 or long time partner and best friend Jan more with all of our rooms enjoying private balconies and stunning views over our grass courts. Hansson in Las Vegas on the 10th of Kooyong Kooyong member marries August at the A Elvis Chapel. They married in front of 16 colourful family and For larger events, The Kooyong Room can accommodate up to 250 guests with room for friends, all decked out in Aloha Hawaii themed outfits, and then enjoyed the a dance floor and state of the art audiovisual equipment for presentations or slideshows. Legends in Concert show and buffet at Harrah’s Casino on The Strip. Fellow Kooyong member Graeme Goudie was Members enjoy complimentary room hire if you choose Kooyong for your next function. Jeff’s best man having travelled via Los Angeles across the Nevada desert by Please contact our Function Manager on 9822 3333 for information. bus to Las Vegas with his wife Sue.

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