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Tennis Seniors New South Wales P.O. Box 4803, North Rocks, NSW, 2151
Phone: 61 2 9624 7075 Website: www.tennisseniors.org.au/nsw
Email: [email protected] Print Post Approved PP229550 / 00003
President: Mick Bruton Secretary: Robyn Castle Treasurer: Arthur Olsen
ABN 50 206 056 964
Editor: Robyn Castle - Email: [email protected] Deadline for next Vetscore - May 4th, 2015
Newsletter of Tennis Seniors New South Wales. February 2015
Dear Members, Happy New Year to all our members and I trust 2015 will bring good health to all and I look forward to seeing many of you on the court this year. We started off the year in great style at Canberra having 29 teams entered and all performed admirably with the weather being kind to us. In the second week we had many winners in the Championship Events. Tennis Seniors Australia will be conducting an electronic poll shortly to determine players preference as to the time of the year that the Teams Events should be held. Please respond to this as we have had many complaints over the years that it is too hot in January. TSA has requested a comprehensive list of NSW members’ email addresses so that “The Racquet” can be more widely distributed. We trust that our members will approve of this initiative. If not, we ask that you tell the Secretary. If you have a look at the Tournament calendar you will see we have over 30 Events on each year and we encourage new and old members to participate in some of these, especially the Country ones as each of these is a fantastic way to spend an enjoyable weekend. We welcome two new members on our Committee: Julie Pratt and Bob Bow who both bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise. The Committee is always open to suggestions that you may wish to discuss. May I take this opportunity to give a special thanks to our retiring members, Greg Scott,
Maureen Bartels and Jo Walter whose presence on the team has been much appreciated. Also if there are any prospective sponsors out there, it would be great to hear from you. I would like to wish our Seniors the best of luck whilst competing overseas, and may they all have a safe, successful and enjoyable trip. MICK BRUTON PRESIDENT
Programme of Events - 2015 Dates R/R or Tournament Contact Phone
Feb 6-8 Ulladulla Summer Games Val Crook 44 544 160 Feb 14-15 Newcastle Topspin Tennis Richard Nicholls 0412 089 777 Feb 21-22 Southern Districts, Leumeah Michael Jackson 0413 632 632 Feb 27-Mar1 Gosford Seniors March Tournament Hadrian Cullum 0459 485 564 Mar 13-15 Walcha Seniors R/Robin Betty Sweeney 6777 2120 Apr 3-5 Easter Fundraiser, Newcastle Frank Kitcher 0428 545 038 Apr 11-12 Narooma Combined Doubles R/R Brian Carmichael 0499 736 669 Apr 11-12 Howe Park Grasscourt, Singleton Mark Rix 0419 996 553 Apr 24-26 Gloucester Seniors Nat 7 Ruth Johnson 0418 763 041 May 1-3 Inverell Seniors R/Robin John Williams 0422 705 806 May 1-3 Jim Elphick TC, Wagga Wagga Nathan McNeill 0438 599 835 May 15-17 Picton Seniors R/Robin Nat 7 Alison Radford 4677 2072 May 16-17 *** T’s Resort Port Macquarie R/R *** Te Truong 6584 0144 May 22-24 West Tamworth Seniors Bruce Murden 6765 5575 June 6-8 Newcastle Mixed Teams Robyn Castle 9624 7075 June 20-21 Lake Macquarie Seniors Nat 7 Keith Williams 0412 157 757 July 3-5 Cessnock Seniors Nat 6 Irene Crowley 4938 3190 July 11-12 Manning River, Taree Chris Johnson 0432 788 901 Jul 31-Aug 3 Forster Seniors R/R Nat 6 Judy Halpin 6554 9120 Aug 14-16 Muswellbrook Park Seniors Val Angel 0408 436 443 Aug 21-23 Eurobodalla, Moruya R/R Scott Colbourne 4473 6180 Sep 11-13 West Port Macquarie Nat 7 Cec Newey 0405 726 629 Sep 19-20 Gunnedah Seniors Laurie Boag 0407 899 536 Oct 2-5 State Championships ITF Cat 2 Robyn Castle 9624 7075 Eastwood Thornleigh District Courts, Pennant Hills Oct 12-15 Merimbula Annual Seniors Nat 6 James Poso 0409 315 542 Oct 17-18 Dubbo Paramount Seniors Glenn Armstrong 0428 536 336 Oct 31-Nov 1 Raworth, Hunter Tennis Resort Linda Bullent 0447 800 206 Nov 8 Springwood Challenge Robyn Castle 9624 7075 Nov 14-15 Bathurst Carillon City TEAMS Andrew Mitton 0419 499 467 Nov 21-22 Metro Days – Collaroy TC Roslyn Ode 0423 662 352 Dec 4-6 Nelson Bay Seniors TBA 4981 4090
** Conditional on court repairs being completed at T’s Resort.
Tournaments in BOLD are for AUSTRALIAN RANKING points - NRT
Social Days and Sydney Metro days will be added to this calendar as they are confirmed.
A group of our younger members from Gosford Tennis Club is running their second Round
Robin tournament from Feb 27 to Mar 1. We would be pleased if they can have your
support. It would be great if members could encourage newcomers to attend – since it is
within close proximity to the cities of both Newcastle and Sydney!
To cut down costs, why not get a few friends to hire a house for the weekend, and make it a
great social event as well? Twilight tennis +Dinner on Friday evening!
Ring Sharon 0423 574 359 or Hadrian 0459 485 564 for more info.
Event Winners Finalists 35MS Adrian Muscillo (VIC) Hung Kha (ACT) 61 62 40MS Troy Hargreaves (WA) Jarrod Broadbent (VIC) 76 (2) 62 45MS Igor Jovanovic (NSW) Chris O’Mara (QLD) 46 64 60 50MS Simon Arms (VIC) Ian Anderson (VIC) 63 63 55MS Bruce Ferguson (VIC) Peter Hampton (NZL) 64 16 62 60MS Wayne Pascoe (NSW) Michael Collins (VIC) 63 63 65MS Bruno Renoult (FRA) Graham Wurtz (VIC) 60 67 60 70MS Lee Taylor (QLD) George Collins (VIC) 46 Ret. 75MS Bob Howes (VIC) Don Biddle (NSW) 61 60 80MS John O’Brien (NSW) John Cartledge (WA) 61 57 10-8 85MS Adrian Alle (QLD) Hans Maas (TAS) 61 61 35WS Sascha Morris (UK) Nicole Pinchbeck (NSW) 61 46 64 45WS Julie Golightly (VIC) Karen Pearce (QLD) 4 wins / 3 wins 50WS Brenda Foster (NSW) Narelle Raftery (ACT) 62 36 76 (9-7) 55WS Ros Balodis (ACT) Wanda Howes (VIC) 60 60 60WS Lyn Mortimer (QLD) Sue Walter (VIC) 76 (11-9) 63 65WS Kerry Ballard (NSW) Adrienne Avis (NSW) 3 wins / 2 wins 70WS Judy Hancy (VIC) Julie Pratt (NSW) 62 63 75WS Mary Gordon (NSW) Norma McGhie (QLD) 3 wins / 2 wins 80WS Margaret Fisher (NSW) Marj Niccol (NSW) 2 wins / 1 win 35/40MD A Sammassimo (SA) M Walters (QLD) G McClay H Mueller-Frerich (GER) 64 75 45MD C O’Mara (QLD) R Traforti (SA) P Macknamara M Walters (QLD) 61 63 50MD S Arms B Ferguson (VIC) M Pearson M Warwick (VIC) 62 61 55MD M Ford (QLD) P Hampton (NZL) R Grant (WA) E Myers (VIC) 64 63 60MD M Collins (VIC) A Rae (VIC) Q Maisey (NZL) R Wurtz (VIC) 61 46 63 65MD T Smith (VIC) G Wurtz (VIC) M Bates (QLD) B Renoult (FRA) 61 63 70MD T Smith (VIC) H Rees (VIC) T McLellan (QLD) L Taylor (QLD) 63 63 75MD B Howes (VIC) B Rehn (SA) D Biddle (NSW) J Mansfield (VIC) 75 75 80MD N Richardson (NSW) C Wenzel (QLD) J Cartledge (WA) D Harvey 63 62 (WA) 35WD J Golightly (VIC) N Raftery (ACT) K Pearce (QLD) S Rheinberger (QLD) 3 wins / 2 wins 50WD R Balodis (ACT) L Swaysland (NSW) B Foster (NSW) W Howes (VIC) 62 76 (4) 60/65WD A Avis (NSW) H Worland (NSW) C Campling (NSW) S Walter (VIC) 3 wins / 2 wins 70/75WD M Gordon (NSW) M Wayte (NSW) L Funnell (NSW) D Martin (NSW) On a countback C 95 MD G Wurtz (VIC) R Wurtz (VIC) R Baxter (QLD) K Bianchi (QLD) C130MD D Graham (NSW) S Graham (NSW) B Faux (VIC) G Stanton (VIC) C140MD A Olsen (NSW) D Bindon (NSW) F McDonald (NSW) M O’Keefe (QLD) C150MD J Davis (NSW) J Wakefield (NSW) R Moulton (QLD) G Wenck (QLD) C120/140WD M Gordon (NSW) M Wayte (NSW) L Funnell (NSW) D Martin (NSW) Consolation Singles 40/45M Gavin McClay Scott Smith 50M Scott Trestrail Henry Willis 55M Graeme Dunn Gavan Sullivan (WA) 55/60M Tim Niccol (NSW) David Padgham 65M Bertil Samuelsson (SWE) Richard Rowe 70M Ken Adam (WA) John Macknamara (QLD) 60W Narelle Pettee (NSW) Sylvine Samuelsson (FRA) 35-45XD P Macknamara (QLD) J Golightly (VIC) C O’Mara (QLD) N Pinchbeck (NSW) 57 63 10-4 50XD S Arms (VIC) L Swaysland (NSW) P Smith (NZL) B Foster (NSW) walkover 55XD P Hampton F Oxnevad (NZL) C Holgate R Balodis (ACT) 06 64 62 60XD P Jenkins S Walter (VIC) L Little (VIC) R Castle (NSW) 61 63 65XD B Renoult (FRA) A Avis (NSW) R West (QLD) H Worland (NSW) 3 wins / 2 wins 70XD A Walsh M Wayte (NSW) L Taylor (QLD) B Eddington (NSW) 4 wins /3 wins 80XD C Wenzel (QLD) M Fisher (NSW) H Young (SA) M Niccol (NSW) 2 wins / 1 win
Australian Individual Championships
Canberra
February 2015 2
When Monique was asked “why did you come to the Australian Teams’ Carnival?” She answered: We have so much fun in my team! We stay together, and have fun both ON and OFF the court. We visited the Glassworks in Kingston, and found time to go to the Australian War Memorial. The new exhibits are so-o-o impressive!” One of the great things is meeting new interstate players and catching up with “old” ones - we plan to go again in 2016 where it’s in Shepparton. We have already booked our apartment!
which was the middle sardine in the
tightly packed venue. Dinner was
scrumptious, clean plates all around.
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Monique is interviewed on TV!
Team Dinner - Monday January 5
On the Monday night the NSW team
was fed and watered at an Italian
restaurant. The restaurant was
trying to recreate Sardinia and we all
became close buddies. It was a
wonderful night full of good cheer and
old friends.
Good company, overflowing
conversations, and full bellies, all had
a wonderful time, especially our table
Geoff Mortimer (pictured above) told
us he had his team in training for
months! But then, Day 1 was a steep
learning curve for the boys!
We toasted Glenn, the Senior of the
Year, and chatted about the week
that lay ahead!
Jhil Taylor
Liquid refreshments were aplenty
and recycling was the theme for
cocktails appearing in jam jars.
Australian National Teams’ Carnival
Canberra 2015
Robyn’s Moat
T he over 35 degree heat was a
“bit much” for Hally’s Mum
at 94 years of age during the
match with ACT – so the
opposing Captain took her home to air-
conditioned comfort until after their
match! What a lovely gesture. (Betty S).
“Apologies to those who got excited –
that I MIGHT win today, and tried to
comfort me after the match. Sorry I told
you all to bugger off”. ACT lady finalist
50WS.
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WAKEHURST TENNIS, located at Upper Clontarf Street, SEAFORTH is
offering for 2015 FREE membership to Tennis Seniors. This offer is to
encourage NEW players to become involved and to meet new friends in
tennis. TUESDAYS from 10am.
Membership to this club also includes:
Discounts for seniors’ clinics and senior-specific fitness classes.
Great location with ample parking in a beautiful bushland setting adjacent to
Wakehurst Golf Club.
Excellent condition synthetic grass courts.
More details will posted soon on the Tennis Seniors NSW website.
Contact:
Michelle Jaggard-Lai: 99079190
Peter Betteridge: 0408 446 390
Or go to: www.wakehursttennis.net.au
Email: [email protected] February 2015
A prized 12-year-old “prestige”
vehicle won’t start - seems like a flat
battery. The couple needs a lift to the
AGM – no problem – they’ve a good
friend nearby. Late that night, a call to
the service centre brings a mechanic....
“it’s the battery, you need a new one.”
“OK, can you put one in?” No
problem. 2 days later, male goes to
pick up female from Tradies Club –
turns off ignition since she’s chatting,
and waits. She comes to the car and
hops in. He turns the ignition – click
click. No life. Ohhh, call the service
centre again! “It’s the battery (again).”
But it’s only new!
To cut a long story short – lucky the
dealer had some time available in the
service Dept. It’s booked in for repairs
- He gets a lift back to Lyneham – a
new alternator is requested – from
Melbourne – it will take a couple of
days. Lucky they still have that good
friend!
Tired after a long day playing tennis,
NSW lady thought she would drive up
to the Telstra Tower on Black
Mountain. She noticed some nice
lookout areas so decided to drive up,
have a look from the top then go back
to the lookout and read her book for a
while in the peace and quiet of the
bush. She glimpsed an older
gentleman and a younger man walking
together on one of the trails to another
part of the lookout. After several
minutes a well dressed man came up,
sat on the bench next to her and started
talking. She told him about the tennis
and what her team had done and what
else they had planned for the
week. She was enjoying the beautiful
view over Lake Burley Griffin and
being in the bush. Eventually he told
her it was a male “pick up
area”. Shocked, she sat up and looked
around on the benches of all the other
lookout areas and guess what? - there
were other well dressed men sitting on
them. She finished reading the page of
her book, so she didn't appear too
shocked then got up and left. She
guessed she had been “cramping their
style.”
“You let that pair beat you yesterday
in the Mixed?” “No, my partner did!”
Special offer to Seniors
at Wakehurst Tennis
Cavalcade of pics....Canberra ....
“Japanese NSW” team
PLUS Victoria’s Vas.
William shows Vas
”you need eyes like this!” At Presentation Dinner
Louisa, Julie, Colleen and Helen.
L to R: Louisa, Helen, Colleen Julie, Cheryl, Vicki,
Susan, Wendy and Jhil.
Don Biddle - enjoying the role
of Flag Bearer for TSA
A good Captain needs her
“Nanna Nap”!
Tournament Entries
Events: Open, A-Grade, Veterans, Social and Juniors
Venue: Denarau Golf and Racquet Club Denarau Island Nadi
Closing Date May 2015
NB Entry fees may be paid at the venue prior to playing any of your events
Information regarding this year’s tournament can be found on: www.tennisseniors.org.au
Or for direct contact with Fiji officials:
John Shannon Rupeni Seruitukana
Tennis Fiji Denarau Golf & Racquet Club
Phone: (679) 666 6642
Phone: (679) 675 9710
Mobile: (679) 992 5550
Email : [email protected]
Email: [email protected] 6
FIJI OPEN 2015
Wed May 27 — Sun May 31
A message to ALL PLAYERS! The Tournament Directors at some of our tournaments have asked that we PLEASE complete the Entry Forms with ALL details requested, especially Date of Birth and Membership numbers. It is very frustrating to have to try to ascertain the age and correct identity of players without ready access to these important details. This is especially important when players are competing for Ranking points. The Tournament Directors are sometimes wasting their precious time in searching for information that should be readily available on the form. In particular, the Rankings Coordinator, Gail Bates, needs dates of birth for all players. Please help make their job easier by providing this information! Thanks!
L ying on the lounge, watching
our Aussie guys Groth and
Kokkinakis fighting it out is a
very comfortable place for
Glenn Armstrong – if he’s not playing
tennis he’s enjoying watching the game.
Glenn started playing tennis as a 6
year old junior. His dad was the coach
and groundsman at the Paramount
Tennis Club Dubbo and so it was usual
to find him at the courts hitting balls.
Being a left hander, Glenn worked on
perfecting that big curving serve,
which still tests his opposition now,
although it has a bit less pace these
days.
40 years ago Glenn played lots of
representative tennis, school, district,
junior state and local tournaments,
travelling the region with his parents, a
role which he in turn also did for his 2
boys when they took up tennis.
Paramount Tennis Club was founded
in 1923 and Glenn has been a member
most of his life, taking on the role of
President a number of times and is
currently Vice President. He was an
integral part of moving the Club from
the 5 court complex at Bultje St to the
current 12 court complex at
Wingewarra St which also boasts a
new clubhouse and facilities.
Glenn joined Tennis Seniors NSW in
2004 and thrived on the new-found
New South Wales - 5 Champion Teams
opportunity to compete against
players of similar age and standard.
Along with his mate Wayne
Dickinson they travelled the region
playing at various senior tournaments
and were rewarded with the titles
“Prime Possum” and “Big Dog” –
names more associated with their off-
court activities.
Tennis has rewarded Glenn with lots
of achievements - winning a couple
of NSW Senior Men’s Doubles titles
and a NSW Senior Mixed title, also
winning the Men’s Over 50’s Team
last year at the Australian
Championships was definitely a
highlight of his Seniors’ career.
To be awarded the 2014 Tennis
Seniors NSW “Senior of the Year”
has been a huge thrill for him, he is
both very excited yet humbled and
lost for words – unusual for him.
Although he is struggling with his
golfer’ s elbow, he is doing all the
physio he can, to get himself back on
court and playing that awful serve
again.
(Thanks to Karen Armstrong for this
article.)
Senior of the Year 2014
Glenn Armstrong
GOLD medal Winners in Canberra
Women’s 55/2
Sue Ayres, Cheryl Cooper, Wendy Izzard, Vicki Kuba, Jhil Taylor.
Women’s 70/1
Loretta Funnell, Mary Gordon, Denise Martin, Julie Pratt, Margaret Wayte
Men’s 65/1
Ian Brown, Mike Clayton, Chris Maron, Bob Simpson, Graeme Sticka, Geoff Walsh
Men’s 70/1
Don Biddle, Paul Carpenter, Ian Fisher, John Rheinberger, Alan Walsh, John Williams
Men’s 75/1
Barrie Arnold, John Davis, Ross Jones, Mick Parslow, Norm Richardson, John Wakefield
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Membership Drive - HEAD racquets
Recruiting new members has been continuing throughout the past year, and we are now up to
nearly 1300 members! This seems partly due to our FREE joining, plus FREE registration
with Tennis NSW and it is gratifying to have our current members introducing friends to
Tennis Seniors.
Our committee acquired a great deal from Head in 2014 through Committee member and
tennis coach Craig Edwards. A quality racquet and bag were donated by TSNSW at six of
our “Country Circuit” tournaments as an attraction for players to join during the weekend.
New and old members were placed in a draw with the FREE racquet and bag given away to a
lucky member.
One winner said about it: “the racquet is very good although it does play many of the poor
shots that my old one did. The size of the Head bag is inversely proportional to my playing
ability, and I hesitate to use it in case people think I am a good player.”
Italia Cup (M35) Andrew Tavella (SA) Capt Adrian Muscillo (VIC) Alfonso Sammassimo (VIC) Michael Walters (QLD)
Tony Trabert Cup (M40) Jarrod Broadbent (VIC) Capt Morgan Young (VIC) Paul Macknamara (QLD) Damien Pound (VIC)
Dubler Cup (M45) Igor Jovanovic (NSW) Garry Nadebaum (SA) Chris O’Mara (QLD) Darren Blade (QLD) Fred Perry Cup (50) Simon Arms (VIC) Martin Warwick (VIC) Capt Malcolm Pearson (VIC) Ian Anderson (VIC)
Austria Cup (M55) Mike Ford (QLD) Capt Bruce Ferguson (VIC) Eddie Myers (VIC) Ronald Evans (VIC) Res Ian Jarman (VIC) Von Cramm Cup (M60) Andrew Rae (VIC) Michael Collins (VIC) Capt Wayne Pascoe (NSW) Colin Holgate (ACT)
Lenglen Cup (W35) (No Team) Young Cup (W40) Kelly Partridge (QLD) Capt Michelle Townson (QLD) Sascha Morris (NSW) Margaret Court Cup (W45) Kerryn Cyprien (QLD) Chris Luhrs (SA) Capt Linda Roberts (QLD) Anne Saville (VIC) Maria Bueno Cup (W50) Narelle Raftery (ACT) Diane Cassel (NSW) Fiona Medina (VIC) Leanne Scott (VIC) Maureen Connolly Cup (W55) Ros Balodis (ACT) Capt Wanda Howes (VIC) Fiona Walker (VIC) Leanne Swaysland (NSW)
Alice Marble Cup (W60) Sue Walter (VIC) Capt Lesley Walton (QLD) Sara Goddard (NSW) May Howard (ACT)
T he Young Seniors (35, 40, 45) will compete in Antalya 16-29 March, with Senior teams (50,
55, 60) in La Baule, France 8-21 June. The Super Seniors will be played in Croatia, Sept/Oct. These teams will be chosen after the Oceania ITF B1 tournament at Kooyong in March. In 2016, it will be the Young Seniors’ turn in Croatia, 2 - 15 May. Seniors are scheduled to play in Finland, while the Super Seniors will be back in Antalya, Turkey.
Australian Reps for 2015 ITF World Championships
February 2015 8
Motor Neurone disease
has claimed another
victim.
John Shepherd passed
away on February 21st.
We send his wife Anne &
family our sincere
condolences.
Fund Raiser for Motor
Neurone Disease
Sunday March 22
Brad Drewett
Charity Day
at Hope Island,
Gold Coast
Master of Ceremonies:
Alan Jones
Contact:
Noel Callaghan
0411 224 002
F ebruary is almost gone, and we
have lots of action coming up
in the next few months! Two
NRTs this month have run
successfully - one at Topspin,
Newcastle the other at Leumeah,
SDTA. Thanks to Richard & Carolyn
Nicholls for the TOPSPIN one, and to
Michael Jackson at Southern Districts.
Looking ahead: March 13-15 at Walcha
– a long-running favourite tourney run
by Betty Sweeney, and early in April
it’s the Easter Fundraiser at Newcastle.
Go down south to Narooma, or north to
Howe Park Singleton April 11 & 12.
Those who receive Vetscore in the
MAIL will be getting the Annual TSA
Calendar which was distributed in
Canberra to the participants at the
Australian Champs.
Gloucester’s Entry Form is already on
From the Secretary’s Desk
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Two Mothers Remembered
I had two mothers – two Mothers I claim
Two different people, yet with the same name.
Two separate women, diverse by design,
But I loved them both because they were mine.
The first was the Mother who carried me here,
Gave birth and nurtured and launched my career.
She was the one whose features I bear,
Complete with the facial expressions I wear.
She gave me her love, which follows me yet,
Along with the examples in life that she set.
As I got older, she somehow younger grew
And we’d laugh as just Mothers and daughters should do.
But then came the time that her mind clouded so,
And I sensed that the Mother I knew would soon go.
So quickly she changed and turned into the other,
A stranger who dressed in the clothes of my Mother.
Oh, she looked the same, at least at arm’s length
But now she was the child and I was her strength.
We’d come full circle, we women three,
My Mother the first, the second and me.
And if my own children should come to a day,
When the new Mother comes and the old goes away,
I’d ask of them nothing that I didn’t do.
Love both of your Mothers as both have loved you.
the web for ANZAC weekend, and
there’ll be the usual ones in May:
Inverell, Wagga Wagga , Picton and
West Tamworth. Get your Mixed Team
together for the June Long Weekend –
based on standard – not age! Ring me
for more info! 9624 7075.
Our very popular Teams’ Carnival is
featured in this issue – have a look at
the pics and get organised for
Shepparton 2016. Remind your tennis
mates that the Teams’ Carnival is NOT
for the elite – we want to include
everybody who can wield a racquet.
Just ask a few of those who went to
Canberra! Meeting players from
interstate as well as teaming up with
NSW players you’ve never met, it’s all
part of the fun.
There’s lots to see and do in Victoria,
and their courts are REAL grass!
Starting on January 10, and continuing
into a second week for Individual
Championships. While you’re there,
why not plan a trip to Melbourne for the
Aussie Open? It’s only a short distance
away.
TSA wants to send “The Racquet” to all
our NSW members, so if you have any
objection to us giving them your email
address for this newsletter, please let
me know immediately. There will also
be a section with the first email to
“unsubscribe”. It’s an easy read, and
includes Player Profiles and items of
interest from all the states.
We are always seeking out sponsors,
especially for our State Championships,
so if you know of anyone who could
help us, please get in touch with
President Mick.
Happy tennis days! Robyn
10 February 2015
RESULTS –
Winner Runner-Up
LADIES SINGLES
Group 1 Narelle Pettee (San Diego USA) Cathy Benson (Wollongong)
Group 2: Robyn Castle (Sydney) Jan Horspool (Kiama)
MENS SINGLES Section 1: David Rouse (Wollongong) Juraj Klement (Slovakia)
Section 2: Michael Pyne (Sydney) John Organ (Sanctuary Pt)
Section 3: Alan Irvine (Canberra) Chris Adam (Canberra)
Section 4: Michael Dunn (Millbank) Greg George (Canberra)
Section 5: Greg Hunt (Canberra) Peter Boyle (Narooma)
Section 6: Mike Lynn (Sydney) Col Elliott (Sydney)
Doubles results are too many to mention here - they can be accessed on our Home
page. Click this link: www.tennisseniors.org.au/nsw
O ver 200 players entered the 17th Annual Seniors Tournament at Ulladulla, which enjoyed perfect
summer weather. Players travelled from Canberra, Sydney and many regional NSW centres, between Coffs Harbour and Narooma. Adding an international flavour were players from San Diego and San Francisco in the U.S, who returned for a second year in a row, and they were joined by the two “boys” from Slovakia, Jurej (George) and Ivan who were holidaying in New Zealand and Australia. They fitted in and “had a ball”!
Each day the dedicated band of volunteers assisted Bev Magee and Maureen Mennie to provide nourishing sandwiches and delicious cakes and slices for the players to enjoy. Col Hickman even cooked scones which were topped with jam and cream – a very popular snack with tea or coffee. The bar was stocked with icy cold beverages and operated by Pauline McIlveen and Maureen Mennie, for an after-match tipple. A popular “watering hole”! Thanks must also go to Kevin McIlveen for his assistance and to Burrill Cellars for discounted liquor. Bunnings were very generous in donating 14 Eskies which were placed on each court to keep our drinks cold! These were much appreciated, especially when it got to 30+plus degrees on Sunday. On Saturday night, a hundred hungry mouths were catered for with fish (caught, cleaned and cooked by Bob Crook), rissoles (home-made by Bob) and sausages
along with a variety of salads. Bob
was ably assisted at the barbie by John Magee and Grant Charsley. Cheesecake was accompanied for dessert this year by a huge chocolate cake (from Robyn C) picturing our Tournament Director Val – who was celebrating 70 years on this planet! Players were aged from 35 to 84 – congratulations to our eldest player, “super senior” Ron Lewis on his participation again! He keeps on “keeping on” and can play a mean game! There was high quality tennis all ‘round, and the groups were graded extremely well again to give everyone competitive tennis to match their standard. Once again the Club is indebted to the major sponsor, BIG 4 Bungalow Park Burrill Lake, not only for the financial benefit to the club but also the excellent accommodation deal they give to the players, many of whom took advantage of this and were very complimentary of the facilities provided. BIG 4 also donates the major prize for the raffle, being a week’s accommodation for 6 people in one of their cabins. This year it was Graham Waller from Kings Langley who collected First prize and Second prize, a Ladies Tennis outfit, donated by Julie Hankin from Tennis Jewels, was won by our Treasurer Pam. Third prize of a fruit and vegie box from Milton IGA went to Gail Windsor from Bathurst. A wonderful selection of photos were taken by Grant Charsley, and posted on the MUDTA website – available for instant viewing, and for ordering if you wish to be
Ulladulla attracts Internationals
February 6-8
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able to print them. See lots of action and group pics for great memories. Contact details for Grant are on the Home page: www.mudta.com.au R Castle - Editor Pictured above: (Top) Julie Pratt - proud winner of the Head racquet and Bag donated by Tennis Seniors NSW. (Below) L to R: Carol Drucza and Lin Chow.
Tennis Seniors NSW Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Executive:
President Mick Bruton Phone: .................................... 9679 0355 Mobile: ............................... 0416 219 656 Vice President Ian King Phone ..................................... 4283 3617 Mobile: ............................... 0416 036 815 Secretary Robyn Castle Phone: .................................... 9624 7075 Fax: ........................................ 9838 9236 Mobile: ............................... 0400 389 234 E-mail: .. [email protected] Treasurer Arthur Olsen Phone: .................................... 9816 4196 Mobile: .............................. 0400 525 591
Committee:
Bob Bow Mobile ................................ 0430 470 161 Carol Campling Mobile: ............................... 0401 057 866 Craig Edwards Mobile ................................ 0412 185 130 Julie Pratt Mobile ................................ 0456 874 253 Graeme Sticka Phone ..................................... 9713 5597 Mobile ................................ 0418 402 415 John Whittaker Phone ..................................... 9680 2090 Mobile ................................................ 0417 200 761
State Selectors
Men Arthur Olsen ........................... 9816 4196 Craig Edwards ................... 0412 185 139 Mick Bruton ........................ 0416 219 656 Women Carol Campling ...................... 8065 9647 Jo Clarke ........................... 0427 922 075 Margaret Wayte ...................... 6557 6481 National Selectors Narelle Follington .................... 6762 3239 Carol Campling ...................... 8065 9647 Di Cassel ........................... 0426 227 946 Graeme Sticka ................... 0418 402 415
Karen Armstrong, Kathryn Beringer, Tim Billiards, Jay Bolton, Kerrie
Bradford, Cindy Connolly, Ewa Flikier, Carol George, Paul Handsaker,
Laurence Henderson, Gerard Henry, Masaaki Ikeda, Graeme Hissey, Jose
Lasa, Valma Matthews, Colin McKenzie, Narelle Meyer, Patrick
O’Loughlin, Yukio Suzuki, Craig Taylor, John Tweeddale, Judy
Tweeddale, Minh Vo, Kim Wagstaff, Diana Wegener, Mandy Wells, Paul
Wells, Rosina Anson, Arthur Anson, Ian Butler, Lesley Skee, Chris
Hatcher, Duncan Passmore, Stephen H Taylor, Rodney Gould, Irene
Penney Franco, Cathy Penney, Ben Robertson, Irene Brinsmead, Petrina
O’Brien, Kay Philip, David Goldsmith, Judith Cox, Ken Young, Barbara
Young, Janet Horspool, Nigel Poole, Darren Sprod, Avin Prasad, Peter
Whalan, Roger Frankenburg, Michael Morgan, John Barnes, Ken Owen,
Ann Feliciano, Michael Boake, Lilijana Bodrozic, Wayne Bramble, Rick
Iliani, Paula Sarlemyn, Danny Sloman, Bill Vella, Joanne Dingle, Robert
Lee, Kylie Johnson, John Maddern, Glen Hall, Michelle Jaggard-Lai,
Gillian De Gruyter. Martin Tait, Robert Costello, Diane Etchells, Jim
Gallagher, Alan Gordon, John Gordon, Allan Jaques, Paul Kent, Stephen
Ring, Peter Sheridan, Adam Zammit.
Welcome to these new members!
Do you need a Track Suit? We are selling our Kea ones at LESS than
HALF price!
Limited Sizes, however NO Size S or M tops.
Phone either Arthur or Robyn 0400 525 591 or 0400 389 234
W- W - Winter is Coming!
