CourtsideTHE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. APRIL 2018 Stars wow the crowd 2018 Priceline Pharmacy Kooyong Classic Review CLUB NEWS 2018 Planning Application Approved In a major step to set the Club’s future direction, Stonnington Council has approved the planning application for the next phase of the Club’s masterplan. Champions’ his was an important first step to secure the future They also allow for the expansion of clubhouse facilities of our internationally renowned Club to deliver including amenities for health services, squash and function changes that will deal with present challenges and spaces to meet demands, while importantly retaining all meet both current and future needs. tennis courts for Members to enjoy. The approval follows an extensive period of No objections were received during the application review Dinner Tconsultation and negotiation with authorities to achieve period and it was notable that Stonnington Councillors favourable outcomes related to traffic management considering the application highlighted the significant part challenges and overlays including heritage and our Club plays in the local community. 2 5 t h M A Y 2 0 1 8 flood management. The planning approval has been issued subject to several D A Y · 7 The masterplan is not about change for change’s sake. conditions which we are currently working through with R I p m It is about addressing significant operational, logistical and our consultants, so that we can move to the next stage of F safety issues that threaten the future viability of the Club, design development. while retaining and protecting its essential heritage aspects. That work must be completed before detailed information INCLUDES A THREE COURSE The proposed works include the construction of a two- can be prepared for Members’ consideration and the MEAL AND DRINKS way roadway to overcome the pending loss of Victrack land Board is confident the plan, when presented, will receive on the south boundary, as well as a three-level car park to overwhelming support from Members, as well as the local deal with onsite and offsite parking congestion. community, heritage experts, the tennis community and featuring master of ceremonies Additional proposed changes also include the blending even tennis legends who have tasted success at Kooyong. of the clubhouse and stadium to enhance the historic It will ensure Kooyong remains a lively, vibrant, positive Jason Richardson significance and improve the character of these areas giving part of Stonnington’s fabric, and will continue in the future the stadium greater purpose. to be regarded as one of the great tennis clubs of the world. T STAWELL GIFT WINNER, TV AND RADIO PRESENTER PLUS Comedian and Impersonator, Elliot ‘Rafa’ Loney KOOYONG.COM.AU / COURTSIDE / 1 48 Champions Dinner FPC.indd 1 24/04/2018 4:42 PM CONTENTS WELCOME “One of the highlights of summer was the very CEO'S REPORT Already this year we have enjoyed some great successful Priceline Pharmacy tennis at Kooyong commencing with the Priceline Pharmacy Kooyong Classic in January. Kooyong Classic...” The men’s field included seven of the top fifteen Peter Carew, President Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. men in the world and saw the first time appearance 489 Glenferrie Road of Rafael Nadal and the return of Novak Djokovic. Kooyong VIC 3144 Australia’s Matthew Ebden had some good results Ph: (03) 9822 3333 over the week but was eventually defeated by Pablo Fax: (03) 9822 5248 Carreno Busta in a great final. www.kooyong.com.au The women’s event also produced a high standard [email protected] of competition and we were pleased to see our own ISSUE 48 : APRIL 2018 17 177 846 072 / A0039994S Destanee Aiava back on the court as well as Eugenie Bouchard make an appearance. Congratulations to Club News ............................................................................ 1 BOARD Belinda Bencic who defeated Andrea Petkovic in a CEO's Report ...................................................................... 3 really entertaining final! President's Report ........................................................... 4 President ~ Peter Carew The Club Championships at Kooyong are an Priceline Pharmacy Kooyong Classic ................ 6 Vice-President ~ Brian Capp annual highlight and again over two weeks of 2018 Club Championships .....................................10 Treasurer ~ Joe Dicks competition we saw some terrific tennis played out 2018 Club Championships Winners List ......12 across all grades. We congratulate Greg Jones on his Foundation Report .......................................................13 MEMBERS OF BOARD first Club Championship and also Sally Peers who Foundation 2017 Donors List ...............................19 took out her second title! Premier League ..............................................................20 Ian Anderson, Rowena Cole, Adam Cossar, There was also some great squash played during Reciprocal Club ..............................................................21 Mandy Morgan, Darren O’Loughlin, Chris Brown - CEO the squash Club Championships and Cam White and Pennant : Men .................................................................22 Christine Nunn are congratulated on their success. 6 ......................................................... Priceline Pennant : Women 23 PUBLISHERS Christine went on to join Sarah Cardwell representing Pharmacy Junior Competition .......................................................24 Australia at the Commonwealth Games while Lynette Kooyong Midweek Ladies' Report...........................................25 Editor ~ Daniel O’Neill Vai was selected to play for Papua New Guinea. Classic KITA Coaching ................................................................26 [email protected] We look ahead to a full calendar across all of our Rafael Nadal wows the Crèche ...................................................................................27 Membership ~ Lauren Campbell social groups. Those activities are profiled in the crowd at Kooyong. Squash Report ................................................................28 [email protected] pages of Courtside that follow and offer Members Royal Children's Hospital Auxiliary ...................30 Tennis & Sport ~ Cedric Mason great opportunities to enjoy the Club. Billiards & Snooker ......................................................31 [email protected] It was pleasing to receive approval on our planning Bridge Club........................................................................32 Functions ~ Rachael Whitelaw application from Stonnington Council which will allow Young Members .............................................................32 [email protected] us to work forward in development of our Master Plan. Wine & Food Society .................................................33 Design ~ Lauren Grande While there is a great deal of detailed design work ....................................................................... 10 Health Club 34 2018 Club [email protected] to be done, we look forward to moving the project Social Committee..........................................................35 Championships forward having achieved this important first step. Diary Dates ........................................................................36 A famous name & a first KOOYONG CORPORATE MEMBERS time winner take Open Singles titles. ABSI Group Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Barry Plant Custom Fleet Direct Radiology 20 Haymes Paints Chris Brown, CEO Premier Kanodia Nominees Pty Ltd League Mercedes Benz Toorak Destanee Aiava in National Australia Bank scintillating form, Ozito but Grand Final Rich Capital Group opportunity Staff Australia washed away. Zanity 2 / COURTSIDE / KOOYONG.COM.AU KOOYONG.COM.AU / COURTSIDE / 3 PRESIDENT’S REPORT ear Members, A great deal has happened since the last Courtside. We have had a fantastic Kooyong Classic with some of the greats of the game playing at Kooyong, our Club Championships have been played and we have had our planning application approved by Stonnington so there is much to bring to your attention. DOne of the highlights of summer was the very successful Priceline Pharmacy Kooyong Classic that attracted a very talented field including Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Richard Gasquet, Dominic Thiem, Lucas Pouille, Marcus Baghdatis, Kevin Anderson, David Goffin and Marin Cilic. The weather was kind and with such a strong field the attendances were nearly double that of last year. A special thank you to our partner IMG and our tournament director Peter Johnson who did such a splendid job and who were delighted to be able to boast that thirteen of the men and women who played in the Kooyong Classic went on to be first round winners at the Australian Open. The eventual winner of the men’s event was Pablo Carreno Busta beating Matt Ebden in three sets. The women’s event included our own Destanee Aiava, Eugenie Bouchard, Wang Xinyu and saw Andrea Petkovic dancing in the rain (worth a Google search) but it was not enough to beat eventual President’s winner Belinda Bencic who won the title in a match tiebreaker. The Club Championships were played in February and again there were a record number of players and the eventual Club Champions were first time winner Greg Jones and after ten years Sally Peers took out her second win. Lunch The Squash Club Champions for 2018 were Cam White and Christine Nunn. Christine was selected with another club member,