Programme of Events - 2014

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]
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President: Mick Bruton
Secretary: Robyn Castle
Treasurer: Arthur Olsen
Editor: Robyn Castle - Email: [email protected]
Deadline for next Vetscore - May 12th, 2014
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Newsletter of Tennis Seniors New South Wales.
February 2014
Programme of Events - 2014
Dear Members,
Reflecting on the past year, I am
proud to report that our membership
has increased by over 50%. Our
Committee is determined to keep
building up our membership base
through 2014, so if you have friends
who have not yet joined, then please
encourage them to do so. We will be
continuing the free membership until
July for those who wish to join.
Hobart turned out to be great venue
for our Teams and Championship
Events and an excellent time was had
by all participants. Of our 22 teams, 3
were winners, some came 2nd or 3rd,
and the rest had a great time.
Results of the Individuals are
published in this copy of Vetscore and
on the ‘net, with 2 noticeable winners
being Mary Gordon who once again
won the Teams’ Event and three
other events contested. Igor
Jovanovic showed outstanding form
to beat a strong field in the 45 Singles.
To cater for our new and regular
members we anticipate having more
tournaments and Social days, so look
out for these days on our calendar.
Country tournaments are great
weekends and the country towns
always have a lot of attractions, so if
you haven't played in one of these, it
could be a pleasant surprise and
experience for you. If you are
interested please look up our
Programme of Events as there are
many more tournaments coming up
in the future.
In Hobart I had the pleasure of
accepting the TSA “Player of the Year”
award on behalf of our World
Dates
R/R or Tournament
Feb 7-9
Feb 15-16
Feb 22-23
Mar 7-9
Mar 29-30
Apr 12-13
Apr 12-13
Apr 18-20
Apr 25-27
May 2-4
May 3-4
May 16-18
May 16-18
May 24-25
June 7-9
June 21-22
July 4-6
July 12-13
July 26-27
Aug 1-4
Aug 15-17
Aug 22-24
Sep 12-14
Sep 20-21
Oct 3-6
Ulladulla Summer Games
Val Crook
Newcastle Topspin Tennis Nat 7
Richard Nicholls
Southern Districts, Leumeah Nat 7
Craig Barrett
Walcha Seniors R/Robin
Betty Sweeney
Gosford Seniors March Tournament
Hadrian Cullum
Narooma Combined Doubles R/R
Brian Carmichael
Howe Park Grass, Singleton Nat 7
Mark Rix
Easter Fundraiser, Newcastle
Frank Kitcher
Gloucester Seniors Nat 7
Ruth Johnson
Inverell Seniors R/Robin
John Williams
Jim Elphick TC, Wagga Wagga
Nathan McNeill
Picton Seniors R/Robin Nat 7
Alison Radford
T’s Resort Port Macquarie Nat 7
Te Truong
West Tamworth Seniors
Bruce Murden
Newcastle Mixed Teams
Robyn Castle
Lake Macquarie Seniors Nat 7
Keith Williams
Cessnock Seniors Nat 7
Irene Crowley
Manning River, Taree
Chris Johnson
Werris Creek Seniors R/Robin Nat 7 Gary Cohen
Forster Seniors R/R Nat 6
Judy Halpin
Muswellbrook Park Seniors
Val Angel
Eurobodalla, Moruya R/R
Scott Colbourne
West Port Macquarie Nat 7
Jo Clarke
Gunnedah Seniors
Duncan McGregor
State Championships ITF Cat 2
Robyn Castle
Eastwood Thornleigh District Courts, Pennant Hills
Kiama Inaugural Seniors R/R
Dave Graham
Merimbula Annual Seniors Nat 6
John Rheinberger
Dubbo Paramount Seniors
Glenn Armstrong
Raworth, Hunter Tennis Resort
Linda Bullent
Bathurst Carillon City TEAMS
Andrew Mitton
Nelson Bay Seniors
TBA
Oct 11-12
Oct 13 -16
Oct 18-19
Nov 1-2
Nov 15-16
Dec 5-7
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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 a
Round Robin tournament from March 29-30. 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?
Champion Doug Corbett. Well done, Doug—not only a Champion but a real
gentleman.
The Committee is always open to suggestions that you may wish to discuss. 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
Australian Individual Championships
Hobart
Event
Winners
35MS
45MS
50MS
55MS
60MS
65MS
70MS
75MS
80MS
85MS
35WS
45WS
50WS
55WS
60WS
65WS
70WS
75WS
80WS
Adam Alessandrini (SA)
Richard Wynwood (TAS) 75 36 76 (0)
Igor Jovanovic (NSW)
Geoff Rafter (QLD) 64 62
Eddie Myers (VIC)
Andrew Youl (TAS) 62 64
Glenn Busby (VIC)
Mike Ford (QLD) 60 61
Andrew Rae (VIC)
Michael Collins (VIC) 61 63 .
Graham Wurtz (VIC)
Alan Gooch (WA) 62 62
Lee Taylor (QLD)
Hayden Rees (VIC) 61 61
Bob Howes (VIC)
Bruce Rehn (SA) 63 62
John O’Brien (NSW)
John Powless (USA) 63 64
Henry Young (SA)
Hans Maas (TAS) 75 67(5) 10/7
Tzvetelina Nikolova (Bulgaria)
Karen Kleverlaan (VIC) 4 wins/ 3 wins
Jurate Hardy (UK)
Julie Golightly (VIC) 63 63
Brenda Foster (NSW)
Leanne Swaysland (NSW) 41 Ret.
Ros Balodis (ACT)
Fiona Walker (VIC) 60 60
Adrienne Avis (NSW)
Helen Worland (NSW) 3 wins/ 3 wins
Adrienne on a countback - as Adrienne def Helen in the last round.
Kerry Ballard (NSW)
Carol Campling (NSW) 41 Ret.
Judy Hancy (VIC)
Helen Muir (WA) 57 62 64
Mary Gordon (NSW)
Nola Collins (VIC) 4 wins / 3 wins
Margaret Robinson (WA)
Peg Hoysted (NSW) 4 wins / 3 wins
35/40MD
45MD
50MD
55MD
60MD
65MD
70MD
75MD
80MD
P Doohan (NSW) R Wynwood (TAS)
G Nadebaum (SA) C O’Mara (QLD)
E Myers (VIC) M Warwick (VIC)
G Busby (VIC) P Wilson (Sth Africa)
M Collins (VIC) R Villani (VIC)
T Smith (VIC) G Wurtz (VIC)
T McLellan (QLD) L Taylor (QLD)
B Howes (VIC) B Rehn (SA)
A Alle (QLD) J O’Brien (NSW)
G Shouteten (QLD) R Wilson (QLD) 3 wins / 2 wins
D Evans (QLD) G Shouteten (QLD) 60 57 63
C Arms (VIC) B Ferguson (VIC) 36 62 64
M Ford (QLD) C Holgate (ACT)
A Rae (VIC) R Watts (VIC)
A Gooch (WA) H Michael (WA)
I Davis (NSW) A Walsh (NSW)
P Froelich (QLD) J Powless (USA)
M Byrne (TAS) N Langford (QLD)
35WD
50WD
55/60WD
65WD
70WD
75WD
J Golightly (VIC) W Howes (VIC)
R Balodis (ACT) L Swaysland (NSW)
A Avis (NSW) H Worland (NSW)
K Ballard (NSW) C Campling (NSW)
M Gordon (NSW) M Wayte (NSW)
N Collins (VIC) J Rigter (QLD)
K Kleverlaan (VIC) N Smith (VIC)
B Foster (NSW) H Shea (NSW)
S Ellis (NSW) W Gilchrist (QLD)
J Rodins (QLD) E Schroder (QLD)
L Funnell (NSW) D Martin (NSW)
M Robinson (WA) P Hoysted (NSW)
C120/130MD
C140MD
C150MD
C140WD
M Collins (VIC) L Little (VIC)
A Olsen (NSW) D Bindon (NSW)
I King (NSW) T Harkin (NSW)
M Gordon (NSW) M Wayte (NSW)
K Bradley (QLD) N Cheshire (QLD)
F McDonald (NSW) D McIndoe (NSW)
R Amitrano (QLD) A Hocking (QLD)
L Funnell (NSW) D Martin (NSW)
35/40XD
45XD
50XD
55XD
60XD
65XD
70XD
75XD
80XD
A Alessandrini (SA) K Kleverlaan (VIC)
P Macknamara (QLD) J Golightly (VIC)
S Arms (VIC) L Swaysland (NSW)
C Holgate R Balodis (ACT)
P Jenkins S Walter (VIC)
D McIndoe C Campling (NSW)
H Michael W Weir (WA)
D Biddle (NSW) N Collins (VIC)
M Byrne (TAS) M Robinson (WA)
M Tebbutt (NSW) N Smith (VIC)
C O’Mara (QLD) B Foster (NSW)
M Warwick (VIC) N Raftery (ACT)
G Sticka S Goddard (NSW)
M Bates W Gilchrist (QLD)
R and M West (QLD)
M Bruton M Wayte (NSW)
I Fisher M Fisher (NSW)
C Wenzel (QLD) J-A Byrne (IRL)
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Finalists
February 2014
Australian National Teams’ Carnival
Hobart 2014
From the perspective of a young newcomer, Monique Spiller.
During a Tuesday Ladies Comp I met Robyn Castle who gave us some brochures about a veterans carnival in January. At first
we thought it was just for all the "top" players and not for us. But Robyn said we could make up our own teams and have a lot
of fun... we thought why not give it a go?
We arrived in Hobart sat 11th Jan and raced off to Port Arthur for the afternoon for the girls in the team who had not been
there. Great weather and beautiful surrounds meant a pleasant afternoon. We found our apartment at Sandy Bay and settled
in for the week. Sunday saw us walking around Hobart city..Battery Point and Constitution Docks before we found our way to
Rosney tennis centre 10 minutes away, for our team hit. We met great people from the club who made us feel really welcome.
Then off to the Domain Centre Centre for registration, we met the huge NSW team in the stands, were given a goody bag
(with chocolate sample, jelly beans and lip balm, water bottle, luggage tag) and took some great photos on centre court
pretending we had just played Sam Stosur.
Monday saw us at the Cadbury factory at 9am when they opened, to purchase our secret weapon (energy bars for the week)
Cadbury chocolate... We then started the competition at 10.40-1.10 playing the Qld team who were a delight and great tennis
players all from Redland Bay tennis club. We bought bbq salmon and salad from the club for $6 and enjoyed the break before
we were back on court at 4pm-6.30 to play the other NSW team from Albury. A quick drive home, a change and we were at
our State dinner in a city restaurant. Another great event with delicious food and I heard during the week talking to the other
teams we had one of the best dinners...thanks Robyn....
Tuesday the weather warmed up and we were now at Glenorchy Courts for an early start of 8am-10.30. Lots of delicious
sweets and sandwiches were made by the club for sale at very reasonable prices.. we played WA in the morning and then off
to MONA to check out the Art. In the afternoon the weather was clocked at 36 degrees and after one set, one of our pair felt
sick with the heat so they swapped and the rest of our team continued on. Fitness was surely tested that day... We then went
home changed and headed off for a ghost tour of Hobart which lasted over 2 hours (8.30-11pm) but well worth the price, a
great adventure around Battery Point.
Wednesday we found ourselves at the Domain Tennis Centre again but this time playing on synthetic clay courts which was
interesting and we were playing against the young Tassie team of big hitters. What a match, we were at this stage equal 2nd
with Tassie on the table. The older team (us) just squeezed through the match winning by 1 game, 4 sets all. We again
showered and dressed and raced off for another adventure - Louisa's walk (2hours) around the Cascades brewery getting to
know the history of the Cascades Female Factory (more women were held here than men in Port Arthur) a brilliant drama held
in the open, we loved it. Then off to Richmond to wander through the historic streets, we would see other teams wherever we
went, a real friendly atmosphere all over the Apple Isle.
Thursday saw our section split. We had realised this was a competition of attrition..... those who won must be the teams who
could still field a team by Friday. Two of our players helped another team who had injuries and so our team of 4 played 8 sets
that day but had a great result at Kingston only losing 11 games all day. We also managed another adventure to the Shot
Tower and Devonshire tea... another drive to touristy train selling sweets and all kinds of antiques and European foods. Dinner
at Fish Frenzy was another highlight.. so fresh and delicious!
Friday saw us into the finals (35-49) of our first carnival, and very excited, our team had lasted and were still all standing. We
found ourselves pitted against the QLD team in a State of Origin type match, we had all become really good friends throughout
the week and so looked forward to the challenge, they never lost a match. The weather was humid for the first 2 sets and we
had some great tennis, unfortunately we lost the final but had such a great time we all agreed to come and try again.
We loved meeting so many like minded people who just LOVE playing competitive tennis mixed with touring the historical and
tourist sites of Hobart. We created some beautiful memories and met some beautiful people and hope to see our new friends
next year in Canberra 5-9th Jan.
After a week of great tennis we concluded with a Gala Dinner Dance (Presentation Dinner). We all swapped our sweaty tennis
gear and sandshoes for some sequinned sophistication, sometimes called “bling” and high heels, even though our feet and
especially toes were crying out for freedom. We attended the Gala event at the Hobart City Hall which was decorated
beautifully with balloons, in the shape of the Tennis Seniors logo and we danced the night away to a live band. We all assured
our new found friends we would be
back for more next year. Saturday
morning was for a sleep-in and
breakfast at Salamanca Markets
where we again met all the tennis
girls out and about before our flights
home. Others stayed to play more
tennis in the following week.
Our team consisted of - L to R:
Carol Ryan, Monique Spiller, Lusi
Harper, Regina Schlemmer,
Elizabeth Campbell, Sue Blackman
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Robyn’s Moat
S
ome of our esteemed members
passed a magic milestone late
in 2013! Two such people are
Peg Hoysted and Ray Reay.
Peg celebrated in various ways, tennis
parties, lunches and a family Zoo trip
with grandchildren and great
grandchildren! Her celebrations
extended for a couple of weeks! But
why not?
Ray took his wife June’s ashes with him
on a flight to Antarctica, on New Year’s
Eve, his actual birthday, and was
featured on the TV News! His family
also celebrated with him at home a few
days later. He’s something of a
B
daredevil – he
took a “Red
Baron” flight a
few years ago
for another
birthday! One
more thing –
Ray bought
every Kids’
Cancer Project
Bear (7) and
donated them to
Wollongong
Hospital, in
honour of June.
Welcome,to all these
New Members!
NOTE: Both
these players
participated at
the Australian
Championships
in Hobart! (Peg
was in the Finals
of both Singles
and Doubles!)
However, in the
Teams’ week
she had to
borrow Pat’s
sandshoes! Oops
Cheerio Corner
est wishes to all our friends who have been experiencing ill health
recently. John Day is presently in Liverpool Hospital, struggling with
cancer treatment. To his wife Dutch, we extend our thoughts and prayers
that she will have the fortitude to keep supporting him at this difficult
time.
Ken Taylor went to hospital late last year and has come home minus one lung! We
wish him well in his recovery, and to Faye as well, who is looking after him. His
eyesight is also troubling him...as it is with Doug Corbett who has had a couple of
operations on his watery eyes…makes it a bit tricky to see the tennis ball, eh Doug!
Back problems forced Tony Harkin to have surgery on his return from Hobart, but
we hear that he is recovering well, and planning to make the trip to Norfolk Island!
Graham Waller went in to Westmead Private for 2 short operations on his heart, and
had 16 days there, with the second op. still pending! He hopes to have it over and
done within the next few weeks. He wants to be back to form for Interdistrict, so we
hope he will be!
Kim Blackburne has struggled with her recurring knee problem since returning from
Hobart, plus a hairline fracture of a bone I can hardly spell. She is getting around on
crutches – that’s when she ventures out of bed! She says it’s easier to stay there!
Preparing to go to Norfolk Island, Mike Hook has hit a snag, with another operation
to remove a Melanoma from his foot. A few weeks in a fashionable “moon boot”
and he says he will recover just in time!
Another torn medial meniscus (as with a few of our members) is challenging Carol
Campling, who had trouble with movement and knee pain in Tassie. She has to see a
Specialist on March 5, so we wish her well.
From Les Darcy, Newcastle: “Unable to play tennis at present, had hernia operation
last Oct, saw surgeon last week have inflamed groin tendons, must rest. I am sure
that you will appreciate how frustratingly keen I am to get back on the vets circuit.”
Best wishes, Les!
A cheery “hello” also to both Bob McWhinnie and Bruce Burns who are having
ongoing Chemotherapy. Also to Ian Fisher, who is in “medical mode” after a
fantastic effort in Hobart in the winning 75Men’s team.....who along with John
Whittaker did not drop a set all week! Awesome!
February 2014
Ross Carey
Jennifer Lewis
Philip Church
David Cook
Philip d’Landro
Michael Easton
David Hogan
Colin Hudson
Kim Kaar
Jo Tremble
Sue Metcalfe (Wentworth Pt)
Linda Petranovic
Robert Rawlings
Rod Stubbs
Stephen Taylor
John Toohey
Richard Ware
Leanne Zai
Chad Zani
Debra Howell
Judy Halpin
Lyndon Moss
Daniel Cross
Brian Carmichael
Bill Morakis
Jason Clarke
Nathan Cooke
Leanne Donoghue-Tamplin
Stephen Gray
David Fellows
Washington Rodriguez
Norma Raymond
Howard Massey
Minako Sakai
Michael Veitch
Kevin Steinke
Mark Feyer
Willie Quan
Stuart Leslie
Wendy Armstrong
Warren Hall
Darek Wozniak
Brian Taylor
Robert Matthews
Issi Aaron
Louie Langov
Philip Hazell
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Obituary - Allan Kendall
A
llan was born in Orange, NSW
in 1928. Tennis was in the
family. Allan was proud to be
the nephew of the famous
Australian tennis player and 1933
Wimbledon champion, Jack Crawford,
who was his mother’s brother.
In 1939 Allan’s father built grass tennis
courts in Albury, NSW, and ran a club
where many future champions played,
including Margaret Smith (later Court) and
Rex Hartwig (Allan’s very successful
doubles partner). Kendall and Hartwig
were the first country pair to win the
national junior doubles title, and
eventually won 38 doubles titles together.
Allan was coached by his father, although
he used to declare that he was
“uncoachable” with his unusual slices and
chops on both forehand and backhand.
His father was also a musician, performing
in cinema orchestras, and obviously passed
on some musical genes to his son.
When he was 15, during the Second World
War, Allan came to Sydney to attend The
Scots’ College, and lived in his uncle Jack
Crawford’s home in Bondi. In tennis,
Allan won the 1946 NSW Schoolboys
Singles Championship. In 1947 he had a
magnificent final year in the juniors,
winning the Australian, NSW and
Victorian junior doubles titles with Rex
Hartwig.
A new chapter in Allan’s life began when
he went to the University of Sydney. Allan
loved personalities, little expecting that he
would himself become one in the course of
time. But even then, he moved among the
university elite with grace and wit. He had
emerged from his earlier, not so happy,
university experience as a Medical student,
to being what he was naturally, a student
of the Humanities. Literature and History
were his chosen favourites, but when the
chips were down to find subjects whose
lectures were scheduled for the late – with
an emphasis on late – morning, he was
obliged one year to select Zoology 1;
whereupon his friends were obliged to
help him classify shells and creatures so
that his assignments could be lodged on
time.
Allan could be described as a leisurely
student by day and a frenetic worker by
night. He had a unique dilemma when it
came to exams. While most of us could
not sleep until the exam was over, Allan,
having spent the night cramming, could
not wake up in time to sit the exam. As a
result he became a master of the Post, and
took the entire allowable time span of nine
years to stroll through his Bachelor of Arts
degree.
Allan had many groups of friends who met
at parties occasionally, but were largely
independent of each other. There were
friends from Scots College, where he
had his secondary schooling; tennis
friends; friends from St. Andrew’s
College where he resided; and now, at
University, a new group with whom he
shared, I think, his most intimate life.
We skipped lectures to watch him play
tennis, table tennis and squash, and
applauded him when he was awarded a
rare triple Blue, receiving the award for
Lawn Tennis for the years 1948, 1949,
1950 and 1951, and for both Squash and
Table Tennis in 1951. Allan, in turn,
gave us his wit, his enthusiasm, and his
endearing friendship. This core group
had several ritual meeting places, the
first of which was, as described,
Manning House and the University
campus itself.
The Monte Carlo Revue
Allan combined his interests in tennis
and theatre by directing a revue at Monte
Carlo for some years, in connection with
the tennis championships. Australian
tennis players who appeared included
Bob Carmichael, Bob Howe, John
Newcombe, and Fred Stolle. Monte
Carlo was the first tournament of the
European season. Allan wrote sketches,
and produced and acted in the cabaret. In
this he drew on his theatrical experience
at university and his time as a repertory
actor in England. The Monte Carlo show
became more famous than the
tournament, and was filmed by British,
Italian and German TV.
The ABC
In 1965 Allan retired from the tennis
circuit for a career in broadcasting. He
worked for the ABC’s Education
Department and in 1966 became the first
producer of Play School, still the longest
running Australian TV children’s show.
Allan was associated with it for 20 years.
In 2006, largely because of the long-time
impact of Play School, the Bulletin
magazine chose him as one of the 100
most influential Australians.
In later years, when he was in his 50s,
Allan was a prominent player in
international veterans’ tennis, partnering
Norma Marsh and Alan Bailey. In 1983
he had an extended tour of Europe and
the United States, playing the veterans
circuits. He won 36 national titles in a
dozen different countries. In 1986 he
was ranked No. 2 in the world in the
veterans’ 55-year group and was the
Australian national champion in that age
group. In 1995 he was ranked No.5 in
the ITF Veterans Rankings for Men’s 65.
His long-term tennis doubles partner,
Alan Bailey sent the following message:
Allan on the “Play School” set with
Benita Collings and Don Spencer
Allan and I have had a close tie through
tennis since our junior days. In those
days he would stay on the court all day,
never tired, and was unbeatable using his
slice, lob and dropshots.
During a 1959−60 overseas tour, Allan
helped to organise a tennis circuit that
included Wimbledon. Also we played
together very successfully throughout
Europe.
Since 1970 until about ten years ago we
had many doubles wins in senior events
both overseas and here in Australia. We
were close tennis pals and shared our
sporting lives with enduring friendship.
Mave and my memories of Allan include
sitting at an outside café after a tennis
match where Allan would light up his
first cigarette of about six over one cup
of coffee! This was the usual routine
until he had emergency surgery for
bowel cancer and there were no
cigarettes after that.
Allan had a remarkable memory for all
his tennis matches played over more
than 50 years. He could recall the place,
whether overseas or at home, and whom
he played and even remember the score.
He could entertain you for many hours
recalling the plays and skits he produced
after the tournaments in Monte Carlo
where he had the players dress up and
take part.
These are only a few of the memories
that will stay with us forever — mind
you, no doubt he will have the angels
soon working on a heavenly version of
Play School or perhaps he may even
arrange a tennis match or two!
You will be missed greatly, dear friend.
Rest in peace.
Order of Australia
Medal
Congratulations to
Mick Parslow
OAM
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IPIN - apply to the ITF on the IPIN site
THE INTERNATIONAL PLAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IPIN)
The ITF released the following information for players in ITF events:
From November 2012, players registering for IPIN membership valid for the ensuing year will pay US$20.00; This
must be renewed in order to enter ITF events in 2014. All players wishing to play in ITF events and gain ranking
points, must enter the tournaments on TWO websites. Combined events are NON-IPIN.
In Australia, we have the ITF site: www.itftennis.com/ipin and www.92computing.com.au
The B1 event at Kooyong must be entered through the Tennis Seniors Victoria site.
2014 ITF Worlds:
· Seniors – Palm Beach Gardens, Florida USA
Teams: 21-26 April; Individuals: 27 Apr – 4 May
·
Super Seniors – Antalya, Turkey
Teams: 13-18 October; Individuals 19-26 October
From 2015, the World Championships will be split into three categories:
Young Seniors (35-45) Teams: 16-21 March; Individuals: 22-29 March in Antalya, Turkey.
Seniors (50-60) Teams: 8-13 June; Individuals: 14-21 June in La Baule, France
Super Seniors (65-85) Teams: 21-26 September; Individuals 27 Sep - 4 Oct in Umag, Croatia
In 2016:
Young Seniors (35-45) Teams: 2-7 May; Individuals 8-15 May in Rovinj, Vrsar and Umag.
Seniors (50-60) TBA
Super Seniors (65-85) Teams: 24-29 Oct; Individuals: 30 Oct - 6 Nov in Antalya, Turkey.
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the Shanghai Masters. Your tour leaders JUSTIN WIGHT and TANYA LEE will ensure you have a memorable
holiday. This tour will include taking in the sights of Shanghai, tennis club matches as well as time to enjoy the
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tennis at Li Na’s Club and the chance to experience the Forbidden City and The Great Wall of China. Players of
all standards, partners, non-tennis players and families are most welcome. We guarantee great tennis, luxury
hotels, exciting adventures and an unforgettable experience.
 Includes flights (Taxes included)
 6 Nights’ Luxury Hotel and Breakfasts
 Transfers & All Tours
 Tennis Club Matches
 Shanghai Masters (2 Days)
 Welcome and Farewell Dinners
 Tour Bag & Cap
Advance-Olympic Travel
[email protected]
Ph 02 9233 8505 or
1300 878 131
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Senior of the Year
2013 - Jo Clarke &
Mick Dunn
Jo Clarke
“I have been playing tennis since I was 6 and can you believe my very first
tennis coach was John Williams at the Inverell Tennis Club. I had a huge
passion for tennis and played everything and anything that I possibly
could. I have played Junior Tennis, Junior Teams’ Tennis, Custom Credit,
representing my club playing Tournament tennis with John and a few
others.
As far as being involved in clubs and Committees, my first role was
Publicity Officer for the Delungra Tennis Club when I was 19. From then I
was involved in taking junior teams and kids away and became a member on
the Committee of the Inverell Tennis Club. After leaving Inverell we
moved to Alstonville and with my children I have been involved in Junior
Tennis taking on numerous small roles with North East Tennis.
I Left Alstonville and moved to Port Macquarie and I became involved
with Westport Tennis Club, where I’ve been most productive – still
involved with North East Tennis at that stage. I persuaded the club to
join Tennis NSW and formed a Junior arm at the club. My kids have
veered away from tennis and now my role is Treasurer of the club,
focusing on the growth of tennis seniors within the club and building up
membership.
Jo was honoured and overwhelmed by the whole experience. In a speech,
she thanked all her peers for their support and for making her feel so
welcome. She spoke of a tennis moment at a recent tournament in Dubbo
where she played mixed doubles with her very first tennis coach (John
Williams – Inverell) who had coached her from a young age and she made
the comment ‘who would have thought 40 years ago that we would be
playing tennis today in a Veterans’ tournament?’
Tennis is my life and my passion! I love my club and all my friends from all
over NSW and Australia.
I was truly honoured to receive such an award and I would encourage
players to get involved. Tennis offers so much to your quality of life. I
was very proud to represent my club and my state.”
Mick Dunn
Mick is a popular joint recipient
of Senior of the Year. He has
only been playing in the seniors
for a short period but has played
in nearly every tournament since
joining as well as attending many
functions. Mick’s friendly
demeanour has ensured he has
made many friends in seniors’
tennis.
Since retirement from QANTAS,
Mick has demonstrated that he
has acquired many “people skills”
which he uses in everyday life. This
is particularly evident in the way in
which he sends out “positive vibes”
to all he meets. One member
commented “we need more people
like Mick around..he always makes
you feel good. He has a way of
making people feel important, and
he speaks with a smile in his voice”.
Others have said: “he is a warm,
considerate, easy-going person who
is wonderful company. He’s an
entertainer, a great chef, a
confidante and a good sport, which
make him a well-rounded individual.
”His very broad general knowledge
makes him an interesting
conversationalist, and he is never
“lost for words”!
Mick hasn’t always had it easy –
many years ago, he was badly
injured by a truck and spent a long
time in hospital. Far from becoming
angry or sorry for himself he
reached out to others who were in
need of a helping hand, and sought
to give them assistance with their
own rehabilitation, teaching them
how to help their body heal itself.
Mick loves to travel, and has
played in ITF tourneys overseas.
He also has an interest in plants
and the environment, running a
small nursery from his property in
Millbank in the state’s far north.
RC
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Membership Drive
TSA Player of the Year
Doug Corbett
This has been a real success story for Tennis Seniors NSW.
We have been conscientiously trying to attract new members
since early last year which has netted around 400 new members
from all around the state. Some of our country members have
taken it on themselves to sign up club members, from Ballina,
Kiama, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Ulladulla, as well as from
Eglinton and Tooraweena out west. We are endeavouring to
keep up the good work, with membership still free until June
30. To this end, we are sending out Application forms to all our
current members.
The “Lucky Draw” for recruiting new members - a beautiful
Head racquet and bag has been won by:
Jo Clarke, West Port Macquarie. Congratulations Jo!
Australian Reps for 2014 ITF World Championships
Italia Cup (M35)
Lenglen Cup (W35)
Adam Alessandrini (SA) Capt
Andrew Tavella (SA)
Adam Bick (WA)
Karen Kleverlaan (VIC) Capt
Karen Maddison (WA)
Nicole Smith (VIC)
Tony Trabert Cup (M40)
Young Cup (W40) No team
Martin Richards (SA) Capt
Brett Patten (WA)
Matt Olsen (NSW)
Rhys McDougall (QLD)
Margaret Court Cup (W45)
Dubler Cup (M45)
Chris O’Mara (QLD)
Garry Nadebaum (SA)
Igor Jovanovic (NSW)
Mark Hodgson (QLD)
Res Guido Shouteten (QLD)
Fred Perry Cup (50)
Simon Arms (VIC)
Bruce Ferguson (VIC)
Chris Arms (VIC)
Peter Gard (VIC)
Austria Cup (M55)
Glenn Busby (VIC)
Mike Ford (QLD)
Colin Holgate (ACT)
Ronald Evans (VIC)
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Julie Dybendahl (QLD)
Chris Luhrs (SA)
Fiona Medina (VIC) Capt
Maria Bueno Cup (W50)
Brenda Foster (NSW)
Narelle Raftery (ACT) Capt
Wanda Howes (VIC)
Diane Cassel (NSW)
Res Leanne Swaysland (NSW)
Maureen Connolly Cup (W55)
Ros Balodis (ACT) Capt
Wendy Harrison (VIC)
Helen Shea (NSW)
Fiona Walker (VIC)
Res Sara Goddard (NSW)
T
hese Senior teams
will be competing
from 21-26 April, for
the Teams, and 27
April to 4 May for the Individual
competition, in Florida USA.
The event will be staged at
different clubs across the Palm
Beach Gardens and Boca
Raton area and will be played
on “Har-Tru” (green) clay.
The Super Seniors will be
played in Antalya, Turkey from
13-18 October for Teams, and
19-26 October for Individuals.
Australian teams will be
chosen after the Oceania ITF
B1 tournament at Kooyong in
March.
In 2015, there will be three
World Championships with the
Young Seniors being held in
Antalya 16-29 March. These
will be followed by the Seniors
in La Baule, France 8-21 June,
and then the Super Seniors in
Umag and Novigrad Croatia,
21 Sept - 4 October.
In 2016, it will be the Young
Seniors’ turn in Croatia, 2 - 15
May.
February 2014
“Dave Matthews” Seniors’ Tournament Report
Nelson Bay, December 6-8, 2013
Nelson Bay turned on its finest weather for the staging of the “Dave Matthews” Seniors’ Tennis Tournament between Friday
6 and Sunday 8 December 2013. With dreadful weather conditions leading up to the weekend, Tournament Director Greg
Scott feared the worst. However, after some gusty winds on Friday, everything improved to almost perfect conditions for the
remainder of the tournament. Over 180 players took part in the weekend of tennis and as usual, some outstanding feats of
human endurance were observed. Many of them were on the dance floor at the social on the Saturday night. The main event,
the “Dave Matthews” Trophy was contested by two divisions of 5 pairs in each of the Men’s Combined Age 70+ Doubles,
with the winners of each division playing off for the trophy. Some great tennis resulted and coming out on top were Craig
Edwards (Dural) and Glenn Armstrong (Dubbo) over local Port Stephens players Rod Stubbs and Barry Dunlop.
Event
Winner(s)
Runner(s) Up
35MS
45MS
50MS
55MS
60MS(1)
60MS(2)
Open WS
AMS (1)
AMS (2)
AWS (1)
AWS (2)
AWS (3)
CXD70 (1)
CXD70 (2)
CXD110 (1)
CXD110 (2)
CXD110 (3)
CXD110 (4)
CXD110 (5)
CXD110 (6)
CMD70 (1)
CMD70 (2)
CMD70 (3)
CMD70 (4)
CMD120 (1)
CMD120 (2)
Craig Edwards
Pat Staunton
Mike Phillips
Clive Wilkinson
Geoff Walsh
Ron Goodman
Martine Shaw
Steve Taylor
Allan Cocks & Ian Tull (joint winners)
Robyn Rickard
Denise Martin
Sandra Murphy
Glenn Armstrong & Jo Clarke
Mark Thornber & Sue Metcalfe
Robyn Rickard & Steve LeRoy
Nick Cole & Maureen Bartels
John Williams & Colleen Allen
Mike Heath & Fiona Bevan
Paul Westaway & Michelle LeRoy
William Barry & Wendy Izzard
*Craig Edwards & Glenn Armstrong
Rod Stubbs & Barry Dunlop
Brian Loader & Brian Skippen
Colin Hudson & John Organ
Steve LeRoy & Brian Skippen
Terry McNaughton & John Winmill
Maurice Murphy
David Rouse
Roger Spraggon
Mick Dunn
Neil Birks
Mike Lynn
Cathy Benson
Brian Skippen
Margaret Wayte
Julie Pratt & Carole Pater (joint)
Jenny Martin
Craig Edwards & Sharon Mitchell
Stuart Kirkham & Julie Girdler
Graeme Sticka & Sara Goddard
Mick Dunn & Vicki Kuba
Terry Fisher & Gail Higgins
John Stimson & Irene Stimson
Alan Lyle & Bonny Allison
John Fyvie & Trish Bootland
Pat Staunton & Anthony Girdler
Mark Thornber & Steve Taylor
Miro Pisa & Richard Pembroke
Allan Watts & Ron Watts
Tom Bouttell & Neil Matley
John Williams & Chris Fotos
In BOLD: *Winners of the “Dave Matthews Trophy”
As space does not allow the complete list - please find it in “News” on our Home page: www.tennisseniors.org.au/nsw
T
From the Secretary’s Desk
he Secretary has enjoyed the Australian Teams’ Carnival once again, with a lovely team, along with the 21 other
teams who went to Hobart. NSW had 3 winning teams, the 50 Men’s, the 75 Men’s and the 70 Women’s. Our high
number of teams (22) hampered our chances somewhat, but from all reports it was a great week. Where else do we
get to play at tennis clubs with water views?
It was with great pleasure that I accepted the inaugural “Player Recognition Award” at the Presentation Dinner on Friday
January 17. Apparently it was deserved for “coming back” after adversity, Chemo, broken foot, BMT (bone marrow
transplant), Shingles, Chicken pox and Encephalitis. Thanks to those who helped me with their loving care and inspiring
messages , cards and emails along the way….especially Arthur – and a huge thanks to Mick Bruton for nominating me.
Arthur and I took the TSA “Player of the Year” trophy and presented it to Doug Corbett (with great pleasure), and enjoyed
his hospitality for lunch into the bargain! – is this what they call “fringe benefits”??
Some news from the Presidents’ and Secretaries’ meeting in Hobart…..The Teams’ Carnival and Championships will
definitely be held in Canberra in 2015, but 2016 is in “limbo” as Victoria is struggling to find available tennis centres.
Victoria is however able to host the BI Oceania Championships from 7-10 March and the “Tennis Festival” on the 22 grass
courts in Yarrawonga in November 2014. Also that the teams will be reverting to 5-year age brackets.
Best wishes to all our new members – I hope we enable you to have a new dimension in your tennis life! Welcome! I
hope you can enjoy it as long as I have – since representing NSW in 1991.
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A NEW BOOK NOT TO BE MISSED
This book is a thorough and informative history written of one of Australia’s most successful, significant and largest sporting
organisations.
The 173 page book with 125 illustrations covers all aspects of the Association and its Branches, from inception to 2012. The
chapter headings are:
1. Hardcourt Tennis and the Formation of the NSW Hardcourt Tennis Association
2. Growth and Activities of the NSW Hardcourt Tennis Association
3. Associations Affiliated to the NSW Hardcourt Tennis Association
4. Competitions and Tournaments of the NSW Hardcourt Tennis Association
5. Officials of the NSW Hardcourt Tennis Association: The Unsung Heroes
The book will both unleash memories and emotions as the recollections of people, places, names and events come flooding
back and also be an eye-opener on an absorbing, livewire Association.
The cost of each book is $25 plus postage (if required). Books are available either through Stan Pedersen, Secretary
NSWHCTA at [email protected] or PO Box 597 Castle Hill, 1765 or ph 9634 4167 or Chris Maron at
[email protected] or PO Box 414 Matraville, 2036 or ph 9694 1193.
“In this enjoyable book, Chris has marvellously recreated memories of the Association’s activities. It is a fascinating
account.” Dennis Bindon, past President of the Association.
ANOTHER TENNIS BOOK NOT TO BE MISSED
Chris has released yet another book, covering all aspects of tennis in the Eastern Suburbs region from 1880 to the
present: history, clubs, courts, competitions, tournaments, champion players, distinguished coaches, social activities and
tennis officials – a smorgasbord! Contact Chris.
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February 2014
Ulladulla 2014 Report
February 7,8,9.
ULLADULLA ATTRACTS
OVERSEAS VISITORS
O
ne Hundred and Ninety
four players took part in
the Annual Seniors
Tournament at Ulladulla in
perfect weather conditions. Players
travelled from Queensland,
Canberra, Sydney and many
regional NSW centres. Adding an
international flavour were players
from San Diego and San Francisco
in the U.S, who maintained they
would tell their friends to visit
Australia in February and play in the
Ulladulla tournament, so impressed
were they with the area and the
friendliness of the people.
On Saturday night, ninety two
players and supporters attended the
BBQ at the club, beautifully catered
for by the local ladies. On the menu
were fish (caught, cleaned and
cooked by Bob Crook), rissoles and
sausages along with a variety of
salads. Cheesecake topped off the
meal and along with the homemade
cakes and lunches supplied in the
canteen all weekend and the bacon
and egg rolls for breakfast, this club
prides itself on being the best
canteen in NSW.
The tennis was of a high quality with
players ranging in age from 35 to 83
and this certainly makes the job of
the convenor a very challenging one.
But overall, competitive tennis was
played in all divisions. The spirit of
Tennis Seniors was to the fore with
competition on the court and
friendships being made off the court.
The club is very appreciative of the
support of major sponsor BIG 4
Bungalow Park, Burrill Lake, not only
for the financial benefit to the club
but also the fabulous
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 donate the major prize for
the raffle, being a week’s
accommodation for 6 people in one
of their cabins. Brian Skippen was
the winner of this prize and now he
finds himself with 16 new best
friends willing to share his winnings.
Second prize of a Ladies Tennis
outfit, donated by Julie Hankin
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Event
Winners
Runners-Up
Men’s Singles
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Cameron Steele (Canberra)
Rob Spry (Canberra)
George Penney (Sydney)
Michael Pyne (Sydney)
Cliff Maisey (Tongarra)
Geoff Cook (Ulladulla)
Michael Dunn (Millbank)
Tony Winston (Canberra)
Brian Loader (Sydney)
John Greenup (Canberra)
Garry Buchanan (Canberra)
Col Elliott (Sydney)
Women’s Singles
Section 1
Cathy Benson (Wollongong)
Section 2
Kylie Player (Shellharbour)
Section 3
Lynne Bridges (Sydney)
Narelle Pettee (San Diego, USA)
Annette Cochrane (Queensland)
Irene Stimson (Stanwell Park)
Men’s Doubles
35/50MD
50/60MD Div 1
50/60MD Div 2
50/60MD Div 3
65MD Div 1
65MD Div 2
65MD Div 3
G Woodbridge D Pruckner
W Thomson S LeRoy
G Mortimer G Allsopp
G Leonard G Armistead
J Rudd M Bruton
H Chee J Whittaker
P Gumley J Stimson
S Colbourne C Steele
N Birks M Dunn
B Skippen R Jenkins
G Cook P Donovan
M Pyne J McCullah
F Marris T Walker
J Zimmer R Callahan
Women’s Doubles
35/50WD Div 1 K Player S McMahon
35/50WD Div 2 P Downes K McCauley
55/65WD Div 1 H Worland A Avis
55/60WD Div 2 D Rudd W O’Brien
65WD Div 1
P Crawford G Windsor
65WD Div 2
J Aubrey P Honeyman
A Rouse C Benson
D Prime E Prime
S Goddard R Rickard
D Darby K Gray
M Harrigan W Taylor
M Lions V Warne
Mixed Doubles
35/50 Div 1
S Graham M Sellwood
50/55 Div 2
T Harris L Ainsworth
55/65
J Organ A Organ
55/60/65
J Stimson I Stimson
60/65
B Skippen J Wills
C75/95
T Harris J Adams
C95
T Winston L Valente
C 95/110 Div 1 P Westaway M LeRoy
C95/110 Div 2 G Mortimer E Brockett
C110/120 Div 1 G Sticka A Avis
C110/120 Div 2 G Cook V Warne
C120/130 Div 1 H Chee M Howard
C120/130 Div 2 M Dunn R Castle
C130 Div 1
B Thompson D Darby
C130 Div 2
B Pullinger C Lane
R Spry C Drucza
S Dawson C Turner
D Graham L Mortimer
R Rowland D Rowland
S LeRoy S Skippen
P Corcoran L Gormly
S Hichman C Turner
K White S Bunce
M Lynn L Dickson
G Penney S Goddard
S Dawson D Dunham
I Worland H Worland
I Crawford P Crawford
C Armstrong P McAdam
C Elliott M Lions
from Tennis Jewels, was won by Judy
Cook from Bawley Point and third prize
of a fruit and vegie box from Milton
IGA was won by Peter Hawkins from
Ulladulla.
The Committee would like to thank all
players for their support of the
tournament and look forward to doing
it all again next year.
Val Crook, Tournament Director
Understanding the chemicals in your body
W
hy is it when you play tennis you feel happy? Is it the sunshine or the good company? Partly both. Because sunshine
gives you that vital dose of vitamin D and by nature we are
social beasts and we welcome the approval we get when we
hit a good shot. We need to go much deeper than that to understand the
basic physiology and how to take advantage of what happens when we
undertake physical activities and when our body reacts to our emotions.
You have all heard John McEnroe yell "You've got to be kidding!" to an
umpire or Lleyton Hewitt yell "Come on!" after he has played a good
point.
Essentially there is no difference what the two players are doing, except
that John McEnroe is making it a negative event and Lleyton Hewitt is
making it a positive event. They both release a chemical into their bodies
that enable them to play better. We look down on McEnroe because it is
against our social mores to berate our opponents or umpire or to throw
one's racket. However we tolerate Lleyton Hewitt because it appears to
be against himself. Of course it is a bit in your face to have someone remind you forcefully that they have just hit a good shot. So Lleyton is not
quite as innocent as he seems. So why do they do it? And what's the
magical substance they get from their body that enables them to play
better? It’s the same chemical you release when being chased by an angry bear or when you stress over being a chubby person.
The first chemical to look at is endorphins. Just being fit and playing tennis releases endorphins into your blood straight and they make you feel
happy, but they don't give you the edge in a match. Endorphins are defined as hormone-like substances that are produced in the brain and
function as the body’s natural painkillers.
Of the approximately 40 million brain cells, most are influenced either
directly or indirectly by serotonin. This hormone is mostly created in your
gut and imbalances can occur when you are under stress. Hey we play
tennis to reduce the stress from other activities and so it's immediately
beneficial. Serotonin is mainly produced from proteins which we can almost consider as brain food. In terms of our body functions, serotonin
can also affect the functioning of our cardiovascular system and muscles.
Our digestive system normally has what we would call "good" bacteria
and "bad" bacteria. Maintaining the correct balance between the "good"
bacteria and the "bad" bacteria is necessary for optimal health and that
includes the creation of serotonin. So the message is if you have to take
a large dose of anti-biotics which kill off your gut bacteria, and hence
reduce your ability to create serotonin, make sure you have a dose of a
pro-biotic such as Yacult (which has 6.5 billion CFUs of bacteria).
Next time I’ll look at why it is that you can play lots of tennis and still
have a spare tyre.
Tennis Seniors NSW
Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
Executive:
President
Mick Bruton
Phone: ........................................ 9679 0355
Mobile:................................... 0416 219 656
Vice President
Ian King
Phone ......................................... 4283 3617
Mobile:................................... 0487 944 159
Secretary
Robyn Castle
Phone: .......................................................... 9624 7075
Fax:............................................................... 9838 9236
Mobile: ....................................................0400 389 234
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
Arthur Olsen - Men’s Team Results Recorder
Phone: ........................................ 9816 4196
Mobile:.................................. 0400 525 591
Committee:
Maureen Bartels
Mobile:................................... 0418 487 656
Carol Campling
Mobile:................................... 0401 057 866
Craig Edwards
Mobile.................................... 0412 185 130
Greg Scott
Mobile.................................... 0416 246 111
Graeme Sticka
Phone ......................................... 9713 5597
Mobile.................................... 0418 402 415
Jo Walter
Mobile:................................... 0416 260 274
John Whittaker
Phone ......................................... 9680 2090
State Selectors
Men
Tony Robinson
Arthur Olsen .............................. 9816 4196
Fiji Open Tennis Championships
June 4 to June 9, 2014
Craig Bullivant ............................ 9629 8525
Mick Bruton ........................... 0416 219 656
Women
Events: Open, A-Grade, Veterans, Social and Juniors
Venue: Denarau Golf and Racquet Club Denarau Island Nadi
Carol Campling .......................... 8065 9647
Jo Walter ............................... 0416 260 274
Closing Date 25th May 2014
may be paid at the venue prior to playing any of
NB Entry fees
your events i.e. 4th June 2014
Margaret Wayte .......................... 6557 6481
National Selectors
Narelle Follington .............................. 6762 3239
For all enquiries regarding the tournament contact:
John Shannon
Tennis Fiji
Phone:
(679) 666 6642
Mobile:
(679) 992 5550
Email : [email protected]
Rupeni Seruitukana
Denarau Golf & Racquet Club
Phone:
(679) 675 9710
Email: [email protected]
Jo Walter ...................................... 0416 260 274
Carol Campling ................................ 8065 9647
Di Cassel ............................... 0426 227 946
Graeme Sticka ....................... 0418 402 415