Christmas Edition 2013 - East Malvern Tennis Club

EAST MALVERN TENNIS CLUB !
DECEMBER 2013
COURT TALK
Christmas Edition 2013
Calendar
2013
8th December Sunday
Sunday Social
1pm Tennis- Nibbles after
11th December
Wednesday
Mid Week Tennis Lunch
12 Noon - See Flyer
15th December Sunday
Club Christmas Break Up
All welcome - See Flyer
OFFICE CLOSURE
15th Dec till 13th Jan
2014
CLUB CONTACTS
13th - 26th January
Club House Office - 9886 0858
Australian Open
[email protected]
26th January Sunday
Club House Pay Phone - 9885 8895
EMTC Open Day
Futures - 9528 6375
11 am till 1pm
Night Bookings - 9885 0270
& Sausage Sizzle
THE CLOSURE OF THE DUNLOP BRIDGE IS
SCHEDULED 8TH JANUARY 2014 AND RE OPEN
APRIL 2014 (we hope)
Please advise all teams travelling to EMTC during this time
period that they may have to allow extra time to get around
this closure.
We are proud to announce the new EMTC website will be launched on the 9/12/13. Our
new website www.eastmalverntc.com.au will serve as a excellent portal for members to
communicate and stay up to date with club events and news.
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EAST MALVERN TENNIS CLUB !
PRESIDENT’S PODIUM
Welcome fellow Tennis players. I
am still pinching myself about
being given the responsibility to
help steer our wonderful club. I
am also delighted with the
enormous talent and capability of
the Committee members. We
have held one meeting and are
about to hold the second. It is
clear that there are many
competing priorities for our time
and the clubs funds. As both of
these are finite commodities, we
need to be careful with both. We
will keep you informed of our
progress during the year.
We have a club that is the envy of
most others. We have plenty of
courts, but more importantly, a
wonderful membership group.
There are 13 committee members
and over 500 club members. We
all need to take ownership of our
club. If you see something that
isn't right, then tell one of us. If
you feel able to, you might question what is going on, at the time.
This would include people who
use our facilities without
contributing. If you are aware of
it, tell us. We will be checking if
people are members, over the
summer. Please don't take offence
if you are asked, we are trying to
protect the members interests.
If you think there are ways to
improve the club, we want to
hear that as well. We know it isn't
perfect, and yet pointing out
what is wrong isn't nearly as
useful as suggestions of how to
improve. All of us want the best
for our club.
Occasionally there is misinformation circulating around the place.
Please feel free to check, if
something sounds wrong. I have
recently heard a comment about
Futures Tennis Academy, as an
example. I can assure you that
Wes and his team have been integral to this clubs success for over
25 years. We have been blessed
with a leading edge Coaching
Group, recognised nationally. The
majority of our members have
arrived, courtesy of the coaching
team.
This is a great time of the year to
sit back and reflect on what has
transpired, and what is yet to
come. My family and I wish all of
you, a wonderful festive season.
Regards Ralph
Ralph Muir-Morris
President
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
We hope you enjoy another edition of Court Talk, we enjoy bringing
this newsletter to you.
If you would like to contribute an interesting article or photos
regarding EMTC competition teams,
social tennis or social event please
contact Kirsty Russell
[email protected]
We wish you a safe and happy holidays
and see you all in the New Year
Sue Scarcella and Kirsty Russell
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DECEMBER 2013
NEW COMMITTEE
2013/2014
PRESIDENT
Ralph Muir-Morris
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Sue Scarcella
[email protected]
TREASURER
Onofrio Raffaele
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Debra Bolic
[email protected]
GENERAL COMMITTEE
Rohan Appleton
[email protected]
Karen Clydesdale
[email protected]
Ian Fuelscher
[email protected]
Natalie Harwood
[email protected]
Leigh Hunt
[email protected]
Mahesh Kari
[email protected]
Glenn Mescher
[email protected]
Kirsty Russell
[email protected]
Chris Woods
[email protected]
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EAST MALVERN TENNIS CLUB !
DECEMBER 2013
POOL RULES
USE OF POOL - MEMBERS ONLY
8 - No Diving, Bombing or “Rough House Play”
allowed.
1 - Failure to adhere to “Pool Rules” will mean
the withdrawal of pool rights.
9 - No Running within the pool area.
2 - All Children under 12 years of age must be
under active supervision of an Adult who remains in the pool area.
10 - If someone is in difficulties within the pool
use the lifesaving ring or pool scoop handle to
secure them.
3 - An adequate bathing costume must be worn
at all times within the pool area.
11 - The Pool is to be used between 8am and
Sundown in the Summer.
4 - In case of emergency Dial 000, Police, Fire,
Ambulance, from the orange/gold phone in the
club rooms and give the address listed above.
12 - Practice Smart Sun Options, use Sunscreen
and Shade.
5 - A defibrillator is located on the wall in the
kitchen above the small white fridge.
13 - Remove all Rubbish from the pool area
when you leave.
6 - A first aid kit, with instructions on resuscitation, is on the wall next to the defibrillator.
14 - Any member of the EMTC Committee
reserves the right to close the pool at anytime,
or request anyone not observing these rules to
leave the area.
7 - No more than approx 20 people, children and
adults, to be in the pool at any one time.
MEMBERSHIP
Please note that if you are playing in a competition for EMTC you will need to be a fully paid up
member of the club plus any competition fees. Membership forms are available under the notice board
and also on the window ledge of the office.
If a membership is not paid then points may be deducted from your team.
MEMBERSHIP CHECKS / SECURITY
The committee is currently undertaking a security audit, to see if it is necessary and cost
efficient. In the meantime could all members please ensure you have your shoe tags on as
proof of membership. Could you also make sure your visitors pay their $5 visitor fees.
Committee members will be checking throughout December/January.
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EAST MALVERN TENNIS CLUB !
DECEMBER 2013
OBITUARY
JENNY HENDERSON
Sadly, Jenny passed away early Thursday morning 28/11/2013 after a long and courageous
battle with cancer.
Since her joining EMTC in 1984 many, many members would have had contact with Jenny,
be it on the court or socially, at cancer fundraising functions such as film nights and fashion
parades or the numerous fun Christmas celebrations. She was a wonderful organiser and
caterer who loved people as well as raising money for charity and was always loyally supported by her wonderful husband Hughie.
Jenny was heavily involved with competition both weekend and midweek as a player and she
captained many teams over the years.
Prior to joining EMTC, Jenny had been a member of Leggett’s Tennis Club. When that
club closed in the mid eighties Jenny arranged for 20 of her friends to transfer across to
EMTC to continue playing midweek competition.
In 1990, Jenny joined the club’s Committee of Management with the view to support and
assist the running of all aspects of the club, in particular the midweek competition, an
integral part of our club. She remained on the committee for the next 23 years as well as
helping convene midweek ladies tennis. In addition, she represented our club at Southern
Districts and Bayside Tennis Associations for midweek and weekend tennis.
In 2002 Jenny was awarded Life Membership in recognition of her tireless work and her
invaluable contribution to EMTC.
Over the past 12 months Jenny repeatedly dragged
herself off her sick bed to attend committee meetings and continue her work for the club, so devoted
and passionate was she about EMTC.
We will sorely miss Jenny’s presence around the
club, her happy positive demeanour, her smiling
face, her quirky sense of humour and her amazing
work ethic.
May she rest in peace.
Jill Broad
Friend and fellow Life Member
EMTC would like to thank Jenny for all she has done for
our club, it would not be what it is today without her
amazing contribution over so many years.
The EMTC Community wishes to extend our deepest
sympathy to her family.
Thank you to Clive Edmonds for speaking on behalf of
EMTC at her funeral. It was attended by many of her
EMTC friends showing their admiration and respect to
an amazing woman.
Rest Peacefully Jenny
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EAST MALVERN TENNIS CLUB !
DECEMBER 2013
MID WEEK LADIES TENNIS
SOCIAL - Tuesdays
For details please contact Joan Dawson
ph 9568 1538
COMPETITION TUESDAY SETS…MEMRLTA
The 5 teams are currently in the middle of their
season
If you are interested in joining a team or being an
emergency please contact LLYANNE GUY
ph 9528 4693
THURSDAY RUBBERS…..BAYSIDE
Section 1 while playing in the final on Thursday was washed out at 40 points apiece, with
no separation with sets. Unfortunate, due to
work commitments one player was unable to
play therefore they had to forfeit the Grand
Final.
Congratulations, Runners Up to Rosie Kovacs(capt), Melissa Wundersitz, Karen
Corey, Annette Reed and Sue Taylor
WEDNESDAY SETS....EDWTA
The 3 teams are currently in the middle of their
season.
For enquiries re joining a team, being an emergency For enquiries re joining a team, playing as an emergency please contact SUE GRAVEN 9583 6581
please contact CAROLYN WILLIAMS
ph 9510 6226
WEDNESDAY RUBBERS…BAYSIDE
Section 2 Competition has just won the final.
CONGRATULATIONS to Rosemary
Manser (capt), Sue Gravina, Gayle Howard,
Eve Duddy and Monica Mead
CONGRATULATION LADIES!
For enquiries re joining a team, being an emergency
please contact SUE GRAVEN ph 9583 6581
For the new year 2014 we will have 12 teams representing East Malvern Tennis Club in
Mid Week Tennis competition.
We wish all our players and their families a safe and Happy Christmas and look forward to
seeing everyone back on the Tennis courts in the New Year.
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EAST MALVERN TENNIS CLUB !
DECEMBER 2013
MID WEEK LADIES TENNIS LUNCH
WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER
12 NOON
EMTC CLUB ROOMS
COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF BUBBLES
BRING ONE OF - MAIN, SALAD or DESSERT TO SHARE
ON THE DAY
Please bring your friends and join in the festivities
HAMPER RAFFLE WILL BE DRAWN
PROCEEDS TO OVARIAN CANCER
Mid Week Ladies have been selling tickets to raise money for Ovarian Cancer over the
past few weeks.
We have numerous Food Hampers to be won.
Can those selling tickets please return all tickets to the club room office before Wednesday
11th December. If office is closed please leave them in the suggestion box.
Thank you
Mid Week Committee
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EAST MALVERN TENNIS CLUB !
DECEMBER 2013
JUNIOR COMPETITION
With the 2013/14 Summer Season well
underway, our 16 junior teams are currently
competing on Saturday and Sunday mornings
for a spot in the finals series. Well done to our
D7 team with Matthew, Nick, and Max and
our C2 White team with Kobe, Fraser, Nick,
and Harry on being undefeated this season so
far.
Well done to everyone on a great year! Stay
tuned for a range of exciting junior events
around the club in 2014!
Congratulations to our Junior Pennant
players Cameron, Matthew, Julius, Jack, and
Alex who represented the Waverley District
Tennis Association in this year’s Junior
Pennant competition. Besides these terrific
achievements, we are pleased to announce that
Celina and Grace were selected to play in the
Victorian Super 10s series, competing against
some of the best 10 & Under girls in the state.
JUNIOR PLAYER PROFILE
Name: !
Age:! !
Team:!!
Best Shot:!
Zoe Kantanis
13
C3 Blue
Backhand Topspin
Zoe is our reigning 13 & Under Club Champion and backhand
topspin is her best shot. Together with Amy, Carl, and
Claudia, Zoe is currently playing for our C3 Blue team on a
Sunday morning. Her secret weapon is to get energized before
an important match - word is that she has the world’s best
recipe for a Banana Smoothie. Zoe’s goal is to become the
best tennis player she can be and with at least two training
sessions a week she is well on her way to achieving her goal.
Watch out for her Justine Henin style backhand around the
club!
SPECIAL THANK YOU
The Past and Present Committees wish to thank Lynette Hovey for her
contribution as EMTC Junior Convener. Lynette ran the Sunday Junior
Competition as well as representing Junior Tennis on the EMTC Committee
for many years.
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EAST MALVERN TENNIS CLUB !
DECEMBER 2013
SENIOR COMPETITION
Pennant
Entries for Saturday AM (Womens only) or Saturday PM (Mens only) or Sunday PM (Women’s or Mens)
Pennant competition close Saturday 1st February 2014.
Matches start at 9am on Saturday morning or 1pm for afternoon matches.
Pennant starts on the 12/13 April 2014 OR 26/27 April 2014 (to be confirmed)
There is no play on the Queen’s birthday weekend in June.
There are normally 14 matches in a season plus finals if your team makes them. The finals normally start in
the second weekend in August.
Pennant includes Open Doubles and Masters Doubles. If you turn 50 or older in 2014 you are eligible for
Masters Doubles.
Normal Pennant is singles and doubles.
Entry fee is $40.
Bayside
Entries for Saturday PM Bayside competition close Saturday 1st February 2014.
The Bayside season starts on the 3rd May 2014.
There is no play on the Queen’s birthday weekend in June.
Men’s, Ladies and Mixed Doubles is available if sufficient entries are received.
Matches start at 1pm
There are normally 14 matches in a season plus finals if your team makes them. The finals normally start the
third weekend in August.
Entry fee is $20.
If you are interested in playing SENIOR WINTER WEEKEND competition, email Alan Young at
[email protected] and let me know what you are interested in playing. Thank you
NIGHT TENNIS
No report given
For information please contact Peter Car <[email protected]>
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EAST MALVERN TENNIS CLUB !
DECEMBER 2013
ORGANIZED SOCIAL TENNIS
SUNDAY SOCIAL
You are invited to our end of year get together
Date : Sunday 8th December
Time : From 1pm for tennis (as normal) then afterwards
for Drinks and Nibbles
RSVP : 5th December (for catering purposes)
Karen Osborne : [email protected]
FRIDAY SOCIAL - Mixed - All welcome!
Start : 9.30am
Contact Ian Reade - ph 9571 7195
[email protected]
MAINTENANCE CORNER
Pool – Pump has been fixed and now operational again. Inner lining has also been repaired for the summer
season.
Carpark – pot holes filled by the council. The carpark is actually owned by VicRoads and not Stonnington
council. It would be beneficial to have this sealed but the land would need to be purchased from VicRoads
first. We will continue to work towards a positive outcome on this one.
Vending Machine – a new larger machine has replaced the old one. It’s much improved and has a broader
selection for members.
Recycling Bins – 2 new recycling bins are now at the club
Court & General Maintenance – Clive continues to do a great job in this area and his work keeps our
courts in good condition.
Any maintenance issues to discuss, please forward suggestions to Rohan Appleton
<[email protected]>
FUTURES TENNIS ACADEMY
Clinics: Mon 13 Jan - Thurs 16 Jan, Mon 20 Jan - Thurs 23 Jan [9:30am-3:30pm]
- Xmas Masters Tournament: Mon 23 Dec 12:00pm-2:00pm
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- Mini Aussie Open: Fri 24 Jan 12:00pm-2:00pm
Futures Tennis Academy | For Tomorrows Champions
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EAST MALVERN TENNIS CLUB !
DECEMBER 2013
The MOST common error in the game - “Reception skills”
I am often asked what is the most common error in the game? I always answer “reception skills” which includes everything
before one makes contact to the ball [steps one to four below].
Except for serving Tennis is a game of receive first and then send [a rally]. Therefore Tennis is an open skill sport, unlike golf
which is a closed skill sport. Unfortunately we concentrate so much on sound technique that we forget that one’s technique is
only as good as your body positioning in relation to the ball. If you are consistently too far, close, high or low to the ball
sound technique will count for little. Your aim should be to arrive at the ball in a balanced position ready to hit the ball in
front of your leading knee a comfortable distance to the side of your body.
All players, whether conscious of it or not, go through the same six step mental process.
1] Anticipation/Reaction:
Every stroke starts from a ready condition. A mental state of awareness. Before your opponent even hits the ball there is a
good chance you can anticipate what and where the ball will go, for example, by watching for cues such as how much pressure they are under- more pressure higher, slower shot, less pressure faster lower shot. Or you may watch the shape of their
backswing or the change of their grip which will determine the height or length of the shot or what type of spin is going to be
hit, or whether it will be a fast, soft, high or low shot. Sometimes a cue as simple as an aggressive looking face tells you all
you need to know!
2] Perception:
From there you must perceive the trajectory of the ball by tracking: the height, direction, speed, length and spin of the ball to
be able to move into position to be able to perform the shot. Remembering that a tennis shot has two trajectories the flight of
the ball through the air, and, then the one after the bounce. This can be extremely confusing to a young beginner player who
may run to hit at the bounce of the ball and not consider the second trajectory of the ball after it bounces. Your goal is to hit
the ball at the top of the bounce.
3] Foot Work:
Once players know where the ball is going to bounce they must then quickly move to position their body to the side of the
ball to execute the shot in a balanced position the correct distance away from their body.
4] Decision making:
As they move they must also decide where they are going to send the ball back to their opponent [cross court, down the line,
down the middle, high, low fast, slow, topspin, slice etc.]. This decision is usually based on the amount of pressure one is under.
5] Finally Execution [or Technique]:
As they move to the ball they are also thinking about the technique necessary to actually play the shot e.g. change grip, swing
shape etc. and other necessary physical tasks to perform the shot.
6] Recovery:
After execution player then need to recover to the central location on the baseline ready for the next cycle to begin.
All this happens in a couple of seconds and the cycle of receive and send continues until the rally is complete. The job of the
coach is to fast track this process, make it transparent and allow the pupil to work out which step is the problem area for remedial action to happen.
FTA Director - Wes Horskins
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EAST MALVERN TENNIS CLUB !
DECEMBER 2013
SUMMER OF TENNIS
For all the tennis diehards here are a few ideas of what’s going on in the tennis world to keep you entertained
during the hot summer months. Wherever you are, interstate or feet up relaxing.
Enjoy the tennis
Hyundai Hopman Cup
This is the world’s only official international mixed teams event, and brings together some of the biggest stars
in tennis who will battle it out at the glittering new Perth Arena, which made its debut for the 2013 event. This
year, there will be especially big interest in the Australian team of Sam Stosur and Bernard Tomic, and Polish
The 2014 Hopman Cup will be held from 28 December 2013 to 4 January 2014.
> Get your Hopman Cup tickets through Ticketek
Brisbane International
In its five-year history, the Brisbane International has attracted an increasing number of the sport’s biggest
names. Swiss legend Roger Federer has confirmed his participation for the 2014 event, to be staged from 29
December 2013 through to 5 January 2014.> Get your Brisbane International tickets through Ticketek
Apia International Sydney
The Apia International Sydney, to be staged from 5-11 January 2014, gives the world’s best some valuable match
practice before they head to Melbourne Park for the year’s first Grand Slam the following week
.> Get your Apia International Sydney tickets through Ticketek
Moorilla Hobart International
This WTA International event boasts an impressive roster of former champions, including Kim Clijsters,
Alicia Molik and Petra Kvitova.
You can catch some of the finest female players in action on 5-11 January 2014 at Hobart's Domain Tennis
Centre.
> Get your Hobart International tickets through Ticketek
World Tennis Challenge
This innovative exhibition event is staged at Adelaide’s Memorial Drive tennis complex, pitting some of the
game’s biggest current stars against legends of the past.
Single session and series tickets for this event – to be staged on 7-9 January 2014 – are already on sale.
> get your World Tennis Challenge tickets from Ticketek
Australian Open 2014
The year’s first Grand Slam tournament will be staged on 13-26 January, and will see one of the
strongest possible playing fields assemble at Melbourne Park to compete for significant prizemoney and prestige.
> Get your Australian Open tickets through Ticketek
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EAST MALVERN TENNIS CLUB !
DECEMBER 2013
Are you ready for the AO Blitz?
REGISTER NOW
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Club prizes include: Australian Open VIP experiences, TV’s and club signage.
Individual prizes include: ANZ debit cards, AO tickets and a KIA car!
Sign up, complete challenges, earn points and secure your town a top player at next
year’s
Australian
Open.
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valued at $50,000 on World Tennis Day, 2 March 2014.
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Join the AO Blitz where members – juniors and seniors - come together to
play tennis more often and be more active and engaged with tennis!
Time
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COMING soon:
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