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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 - February 12, 2018 Newsletter of Tennis Seniors New South Wales. November 2017 D ear Members, We had another eventful year starting with the Teams and Individual events in Adelaide. All players performed admirably with NSW players winning many Events again. Our Tournaments in coastal areas are still going strong, and it is pleasing to see that our numbers are slowly increasing at our inland Country venues. We still need members to encourage a friend or team mate to participate then it would certainly boost the numbers further, I can assure you that these events are great. Dubbo was a great success with Karen & Glenn Armstrong at the helm, making us all feel very welcome. The State Championships were a huge success at Pennant Hills. With fine weather it was a great weekend and the standard of play was exceptional. Once again Tennis NSW have been very supportive and our thanks go to them for an excellent working relationship. We thank Tennis Ranch Gladesville, Merchant of Tennis Beecroft, Bunnings, and especially Strathfield Sports Club for their generosity and support. Eastwood- Thornleigh District TA is looking at a few improvements for 2018, with Mary Baker taking over the President’s role. I must congratulate our Tournament Committee Robyn Castle, Arthur Olsen and Steve Longworth for the outstanding job they did in running our Championships, they had everything working out to perfection. Our representatives travelled at different times to Florida this year the Super-Seniors won a GOLD medal, in the Bitsy Grant Cup (M75), Program of Events - 2017 Nov 26 Springwood Challenge Robyn Castle 9624 7075 Dec 1-3 “Dave Matthews” - Nelson Bay NRT 6 Steve Taylor 0466 154 580 Dec 10 AGM and Social Day Cintra Park CONCORD Robyn Castle 9624 7075 Country Circuit - 2018 Dates Event / Venue Contact Phone Feb 16-18 Ulladulla Summer Games Mary Lou Barclay 4454 2620 Mar 3-4 Tennis Macarthur, Leumeah NRT 6 Michael Jackson 0413 632 632 Mar 2-4 Walcha Seniors R/Robin Betty Sweeney 6777 2120 Mar 9-11 Narooma Round Robin Brian Carmichael 4473 6669 Mar 9-11 Central Coast, Wyong R/R Katrina O’Callaghan 0414 973 751 Mar 23-25 Goulburn Tennis Club Dave Ridley 0418 162 252 Apr 10-11 Howe Park Grasscourt, Singleton Craig Miles 0417 265 066 Apr 20-22 Gloucester Seniors NRT 6 Ruth Johnson 0418 763 041 Apr 28-29 Jim Elphick TC, Wagga Wagga Matthew Hort 0458 766 334 May 18-20 Picton Seniors R/Robin NRT 6 Alison Radford 0412 308 381 May 18-20 West Port Macquarie Cec Newey 0405 726 629 May 26-27 West Tamworth Seniors John Ball 6765 8072 June 9-11 Newcastle Mixed Teams Brian Loader 0435 828 469 June 16-17 Lake Macquarie Seniors NRT 7 Keith Williams 0412 157 757 June 29-Jul 1 Tweed Heads, Pro-One Tennis NRT 6 Natasha Kersten 07 5524 3541 July 7-8 Batemans Bay R/Robin * NEW * Hans Wesseling 0475 512 977 July 13-15 Manning River, Taree Chris Johnson 0432 788 901 July 27-29 East Port Macquarie Peter Coe 0400 998 917 Aug 3-6 Forster Seniors R/R NRT 6 Judy Halpin 6554 9120 Aug 17-19 Muswellbrook Park Seniors Val Angel 0408 436 443 Aug 24-26 Moruya R/Robin Brian Carmichael 4473 6669 Sep 1 (Sat) Cessnock R/Robin Doubles Sonya O’Neil 0433 782 284 Sep 8-9 Northern Suburbs R/Robin NRT 7 Graeme Sticka 0418 402 415 Sep 14-16 Orange Ex-Services R/Robin Chrissie Kjoller 0403 845 945 Sep 21-23 Gunnedah Seniors Laurie Boag 0407 899 536 Sep28-Oct1 State Championships ITF Cat 2 Robyn Castle 9624 7075 ETDTA Pennant Hills Tournaments in BOLD are for Ranking points. One tournament ONLY gives ITF ranking points, the State Championships, Grade 2 and the W65 won SILVER in the Maureen Connolly Cup. The Seniors followed the Supers, and were successful in winning Two GOLD The M60 and the W55. Our next Big Event is the Australian Championships to be held at the Gold Coast in January. We have 28 Teams entered from NSW and I wish everyone in the Teams and Individual Events the best of luck. The Committee has worked well together over the past year, and it has been a pleasure working with them. We welcomed Brian Loader when Craig Edwards moved to Tasmania. We are committed to improvement so your suggestions are always welcomed. I wish all our members a safe and happy Christmas and hope to see everyone on the Court in 2018. MICK BRUTON PRESIDENT

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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 - February 12, 2018

Newsletter of Tennis Seniors New South Wales. November 2017

D ear Members,

We had another eventful

year starting with the

Teams and Individual

events in Adelaide. All players

performed admirably with NSW

players winning many Events again.

Our Tournaments in coastal areas are

still going strong, and it is pleasing to

see that our numbers are slowly

increasing at our inland Country

venues. We still need members to

encourage a friend or team mate to

participate then it would certainly

boost the numbers further, I can assure

you that these events are great. Dubbo

was a great success with Karen &

Glenn Armstrong at the helm, making

us all feel very welcome.

The State Championships were a huge

success at Pennant Hills. With fine

weather it was a great weekend and the

standard of play was exceptional.

Once again Tennis NSW have been

very supportive and our thanks go to

them for an excellent working

relationship. We thank Tennis Ranch

Gladesville, Merchant of Tennis

Beecroft, Bunnings, and especially

Strathfield Sports Club for their

generosity and support. Eastwood-

Thornleigh District TA is looking at a

few improvements for 2018, with

Mary Baker taking over the

President’s role.

I must congratulate our Tournament

Committee Robyn Castle, Arthur

Olsen and Steve Longworth for the

outstanding job they did in running our

Championships, they had everything

working out to perfection.

Our representatives travelled at

different times to Florida this year –

the Super-Seniors won a GOLD

medal, in the Bitsy Grant Cup (M75),

Program of Events - 2017

Nov 26 Springwood Challenge Robyn Castle 9624 7075 Dec 1-3 “Dave Matthews” - Nelson Bay NRT 6 Steve Taylor 0466 154 580 Dec 10 AGM and Social Day – Cintra Park CONCORD Robyn Castle 9624 7075

Country Circuit - 2018

Dates Event / Venue Contact Phone

Feb 16-18 Ulladulla Summer Games Mary Lou Barclay 4454 2620 Mar 3-4 Tennis Macarthur, Leumeah NRT 6 Michael Jackson 0413 632 632 Mar 2-4 Walcha Seniors R/Robin Betty Sweeney 6777 2120 Mar 9-11 Narooma Round Robin Brian Carmichael 4473 6669 Mar 9-11 Central Coast, Wyong R/R Katrina O’Callaghan 0414 973 751 Mar 23-25 Goulburn Tennis Club Dave Ridley 0418 162 252 Apr 10-11 Howe Park Grasscourt, Singleton Craig Miles 0417 265 066 Apr 20-22 Gloucester Seniors NRT 6 Ruth Johnson 0418 763 041 Apr 28-29 Jim Elphick TC, Wagga Wagga Matthew Hort 0458 766 334 May 18-20 Picton Seniors R/Robin NRT 6 Alison Radford 0412 308 381 May 18-20 West Port Macquarie Cec Newey 0405 726 629 May 26-27 West Tamworth Seniors John Ball 6765 8072 June 9-11 Newcastle Mixed Teams Brian Loader 0435 828 469 June 16-17 Lake Macquarie Seniors NRT 7 Keith Williams 0412 157 757 June 29-Jul 1 Tweed Heads, Pro-One Tennis NRT 6 Natasha Kersten 07 5524 3541 July 7-8 Batemans Bay R/Robin * NEW * Hans Wesseling 0475 512 977 July 13-15 Manning River, Taree Chris Johnson 0432 788 901 July 27-29 East Port Macquarie Peter Coe 0400 998 917 Aug 3-6 Forster Seniors R/R NRT 6 Judy Halpin 6554 9120 Aug 17-19 Muswellbrook Park Seniors Val Angel 0408 436 443 Aug 24-26 Moruya R/Robin Brian Carmichael 4473 6669 Sep 1 (Sat) Cessnock R/Robin Doubles Sonya O’Neil 0433 782 284 Sep 8-9 Northern Suburbs R/Robin NRT 7 Graeme Sticka 0418 402 415 Sep 14-16 Orange Ex-Services R/Robin Chrissie Kjoller 0403 845 945 Sep 21-23 Gunnedah Seniors Laurie Boag 0407 899 536 Sep28-Oct1 State Championships ITF Cat 2 Robyn Castle 9624 7075 ETDTA – Pennant Hills Tournaments in BOLD are for Ranking points. One tournament ONLY gives ITF ranking points, the State Championships, Grade 2

and the W65 won SILVER in the

Maureen Connolly Cup. The Seniors

followed the Supers, and were

successful in winning Two GOLD – The

M60 and the W55.

Our next Big Event is the Australian

Championships to be held at the Gold

Coast in January. We have 28 Teams

entered from NSW and I wish everyone

in the Teams and Individual Events the

best of luck.

The Committee has worked well

together over the past year, and it has

been a pleasure working with them.

We welcomed Brian Loader when

Craig Edwards moved to Tasmania.

We are committed to improvement so

your suggestions are always

welcomed.

I wish all our members a safe and

happy Christmas and hope to see

everyone on the Court in 2018.

MICK BRUTON

PRESIDENT

Australian National Teams’

Carnival - Gold Coast 2018

Connect to http://www.tennisseniors.org.au/qld/pdfs/2017/2017_09_q18_update.pdf

Access info on next year’s Australian Teams or Individual Championships. Headquarters is at Pizzey Park

Mermaid Waters.

New South Wales has fielded 28 teams from individuals and team groups, so make sure your uniform is

sorted. The Opening Ceremony is on Sunday January 7, after one hour’s practice for each team. We

encourage all team members to attend the Opening Ceremony, wearing their State Uniform.

Teams’ Carnival: Monday January 8 - Friday January 12.

Individual Championships from Sunday 14th - Friday 19th. Entries close: January 1, 2018. Please NOTE: You

cannot enter with a paper entry form, it MUST be done ON-LINE. Ask the Secretary or one of your grand

kids.....

REMEMBER to BOOK for the Teams’ Carnival Dinner ASAP.

Go to www.92computing.com.au/socialevents.htm You can pay with Credit Card or Paypal. $80 per head.

Uniforms - available at Cintra park - dec 10

Please come along and enjoy the day - FREE lunch and tennis, our last activity for 2017. Starts at 10.00, tennis from 10.30 onwards.....

AGM - at Cintra Park, Gipps Street Concord

Sunday December 10

In September a merry band of

NSW Seniors set out for Brussels

to support the Aussies in the Davis

Cup semi finals against Belgium.

The group comprised Mary &

Gerry Baker, Jenny Gerardis (and

husband Ross), Clare Wagemans &

Judy Halbedl.

Having allied ourselves to the “We

the People” organisation, we

donned our bright green shirts,

learned all the appropriate chants

(well, most of them, anyway!)

and attempted to spur our boys on

to victory and a coveted place in

the finals.

Although we were ultimately un-

successful in getting them over

the line, the experience was ex-

tremely satisfying as our team

certainly “gave their all” in a

thoroughly entertaining encoun-

ter. Unfortunately the opposition

played “out of their heads”, no

doubt inspired by the electric at-

mosphere that the thousands of

Belgian supporters created and

which grew in intensity over the

course of the tie. Our crowd con-

tingent of roughly five hundred

Aussies was somewhat vocally

overwhelmed, especially during

the reverse singles on the crucial

last day.

One of our fans made a lasting im-

pression, though, assuming the

guise of a kangaroo. He was un-

surprisingly very popular with

Aussie and Belgian fans alike with

regard to “photo opportunities”.

Altogether the experience was a

very positive one with a lot of good

-natured banter being exchanged

between the two sets of supporters.

We're looking forward to more of

the same next year!

Judy Halbedl

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Pilgrimage to Brussels

2017 Super Seniors -

La Nona, FLORIDA

The ITF World Championships were played in

Miami Florida, which included Teams and

Individuals. From Oct 8 - 21. Australians won

GOLD in the Bitsy Grant Cup (M75) - Our Kitty

Godfree (W70) won Bronze. The Team consisting

of Bob Howes (VIC), Bruce Rehn (SA), Don Biddle

(NSW) and John Mansfield (VIC) showed how

much they thrive on the big stage by winning

their second ITF Super Seniors Bitsy Grant Cup

in Florida USA, having previously won the event in

Turkey 2014.

With a No 1 seeding in a field of 15 nations, they

were on a mission for a repeat success.

In the final against the Netherlands and with the singles

rubbers even, the match came down to the doubles, which

was won in straight sets by Australia and therefore THE

TROPHY!! (DB)

Julie Pratt reports:

It’s always such an honour to play for one's country and this

year at the USTA NATIONAL CAMPUS, it was just as

honourable.

This fabulous centre was only officially opened this year and it did not disappoint.

All tennis was played on 32 HAR-TRU courts (American Clay) and the surface was superb. Matches were

played in great spirit. The camaraderie amongst all countries is always brilliant and it is a buzz being part

of that atmosphere. It is so hard to describe but I feel that these World Cup events have no equal in our

schedule of Super Senior Events.

Also, the US officials were very professional and nothing was ever too much trouble. This same scenario

applies to all the staff at our accommodation, the Residence Inn. They were always there to help and no

request went unfulfilled.

I believe the World Super Seniors are back in Umag, Croatia next year and by golly, they also do a

tremendous job.

Start building your points fellow players!!

If you are one of the chosen few and it is your "maiden voyage", I promise you will not be disappointed.

Julie Pratt

3 November 2017

Australia’s contingent - 28 players from 60+ to 85+

Carol Campling, Jan Maddison,

Margaret Harris, Julie Pratt

John Mansfield, Bruce Rehn,

Don Biddle, Bob Howes

NSTA Report

N orthern Suburbs Tennis Association held its inaugural

tournament on Sept 9/10 with 95 competitors which received

positive feedback from players. Paul Francis (Humpty Dumpty

CEO) indicated that he is keen to make this an annual event.

According to Tennis NSW, Paul runs the largest most successful tennis

business in the state, so this will be a welcome addition to our calendar.

Some improvements for 2018, will be made to increase the numbers. A few

improvements can be made which will boost the number of players in 2018.

There was no Saturday afternoon play and this can be remedied with better

planning next year. Paul put on a free bbq lunch with drinks on the Saturday

to partially make up for this.

Two of the biggest clubs in the

district, Kooroora & Lane Cove

moved their annual challenge

match to the Sunday of the

tournament taking probably 20

players away from our event. This won't happen next year with earlier

advertising of the event.

A number of players asked if next year's tournament could be a ranking

tournament. Given the lack of ranking tournaments in Sydney this

would also boost numbers. G Sticka

** NRT 7 in 2018 has been applied for.

T he October Long

Weekend was blessed

with sensational sunny

days and players found

it quite warm on the court. There

were some surprises in the Men’s

Singles especially Tim Fraser, who

made it to the Final – giving Robert

Kilborn a run for his money too!

Ivan Stride had a 3-setter to

defeat Chris Gillis, as did Steve

Myers over Wayne Pascoe, Tony

Grana defeated Mike Clayton and

Gordon Waygood had his first

victory over Dennis Bindon after

letting Dennis choose the court on

his third attempt.

Nicole Pinchbeck and Mel Legend

battled it out in the 35-50WS.

Mel is a comparative newcomer

from Nambucca Heads and she will

get better and better! The other

four Women’s Singles were

State Championships

Report

4 November 2017

straight sets affairs, although

the tennis was most enjoyable

to watch.

Doubles in M45, M50 and M55

and M65 all went to the Match

Tie Break and were won with a

narrow margin. Exciting tennis!

Elliott & Stride 10-7, Vickery &

Westwood 10-8 and Bilton &

Pearson 11-9. M65 went to

Owen Morgan and Nev Rodwell

who defeated Graeme Sticka

and Geoff Banner 10-8. Ian

Davis and Alan Walsh got the

better of their long time rivals

Mike Pyne and John McCullah 7-

6 6-2, in the “Battle of

Illawarra”!

Sisters Nicole Pinchbeck and

Monique Wakefield went down

fighting in W35 to World

Champs Ros Balodis and Leanne

Swaysland – a creditable effort

2-6 5-7. Nicole had a narrow

defeat in the Mixed as well,

playing with Edward Catusanu (a

new recruit to Seniors) to Antony

Hook and Stephanie Bowler – the

score: 7-5 4-6 10-5 it was a great

match to watch – observed by

many supporters on “the hill” above

Court 5.

President Mick and Fay

Yiannakopoulos did a fabulous job

with the fundraising raffle -

bringing in $1,100 towards our

Children’s Cancer charities.

Prizes went to: Paul McGoldrick,

Tim Niccol, Fabrizio Perilli, Greg

Westwood, Col Armstrong, Ross

Montgomery, Dave Graham, Anne

Falkner, Tony Grana, Ross

Montgomery (again), Monique

Spiller, Gordon Waygood, Fiona

Roseby and Bob Hall. R Castle

“What is a Nonogenarian”? In Tennis Seniors’ terms the person is a LEGEND! Ninety years young!

To name the four who have attained that grand age of Ninety years in the past 12 months:

2016 - Doug Corbett on November 19th; Beryl Rocavert on Dec 12th

2017 – Colin Luck on March 11th and Jim Willett, June 20th

We also have the former Treasurer Marge Luck (being cared for by husband Col) who is 93! Marge is no longer

able to play tennis, however Col receives respite and is able to play tennis several times a week.

Frank Pitt from Forster turned 95 on Sept 14 this year, still going strong, although no longer playing tennis. He

was scooting around on his “ride-on - “gopher” – terrorizing the neighbourhood, until his son took him “under his

wing” and relocated Frank to Newcastle!

Doug Corbett plays tennis several times a week with a group of friends who are a few years his junior, and he

keeps them on their toes!

Tennis Seniors NSW State Championships

Results – 2017

Event Winners Finalists 35MS Agim Kurti (VIC) Steven Laurent 6-2 6-2 40MS Alfonso Sammassimo (VIC) Michael Raymundo 6-1 6-4 45MS Ivan Stride Chris Gillis 6-0 2-6 6-4 50MS Robert Kilborn Tim Fraser 3-6 6-1 6-4 55MS Simon Arms (VIC) Brad Middleton 7-6 6-2 60MS Stephen Myers (VIC) Wayne Pascoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 65MS Tony Grana Michael Clayton 2-6 6-1 6-4 70MS Alan Walsh Neville Rodwell (ACT) 6-0 6-2 75MS Gordon Waygood Dennis Bindon 6-1 3-6 6-3. 80MS John O’Brien Bert Barwick 3 wins / 2 wins

35-40WS Nicole Pinchbeck Melissa Legend 6-7 6-3 6-3 45-50WS Karen Pearce (QLD) Stephanie Bowler 7-5 6-4 55WS Ros Balodis (ACT) Narelle Raftery (ACT) 6-4 6-4 60WS Suzy Ellis Sara Goddard 6-2 6-1 65-70WS Helen Worland Kim Blackburne 2 wins / 1 win

35MD A Kurti T Struple (VIC) S Laurent M Raymundo 3 wins / 2 wins 40MD R Khoe N St John B Hanson J Woodward 6-4 7-6 45MD P Elliott I Stride P Kleverlaan C O’Mara 7-6 2-6 10-7 50MD M Vickery G Westwood D Evans B Middleton 7-6 4-6 10-8 55MD P Bilton M Pearson (VIC) S Arms B Ferguson 3-6 7-5 11-9 60MD J Henning L Naude T McLean C Wilkinson 6-2 6-3 65MD O Morgan N Rodwell G Sticka G Banner 7-5 2-6 10-8 70MD I Davis A Walsh M Pyne J McCullah 7-6 6-2 75MD D Biddle D Bindon M Bruton P Emmerson 3 wins / 2 wins

35 WD R Balodis L Swaysland N Pinchbeck M Wakefield 6-2 7-5 40WD F Roseby K Thomas K Pearce F Walker 2 wins / 1 win 45WD S Bowler W Howes D Cassel K Pearce 2 wins / 1 win 50-55WD R Balodis L Swaysland B Foster J Meggs (VIC) 6-4 2-6 10-6 60WD S Goddard K Nealon L Ainsworth M Howard 6-0 6-0 65WD H Worland K Ballard D Darby J McCoy 2 wins / 1 win 70WD B Eddington K Blackburne M Gordon J Pratt 2 wins / 1 win 35-40XD A Hook S Bowler E Catusanu N Pinchbeck 7-5 4-6 10-5 45XD C O’Mara U Deutsche-Watson R Dodson K O’Callaghan 2 wins / 1 win 50XD M Warwick N Raftery S Sharp J Meggs 3 wins / 2 wins 55XD P Bilton W Howes S Myers B Foster (VIC) 4-6 6-3 10-8 60XD C Wilkinson S Goddard G Winston R Castle 6-2 6-4 65XD M Bruton K Ballard I Worland H Worland 3 wins / 2 wins 70XD C Armstrong M Gordon R Hall M Simpson On percentages

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C ongratulations to Adrienne Avis on receiving accolades from Tennis NSW for 2017 Outstanding 35+ Senior.

Adrienne was also selected in the Final three for TA’s Newcombe Medal for Over 35s. This included a paid trip to Melbourne to attend the glittering Function on Monday November 27, in front of Tennis Greats. There is also a “glittering ceremony” - on the same night, called “The Champions of Sport” at Rosehill Racecourse Function Centre. Ady needs TWO of herself! Luckily Arthur & Robyn can attend to accept the award on her behalf , it will be our pleasure! A “Dress-Up” night to remember!

Robyn’s Moat

New Grandparents’ Honour Roll

Colleen Allen has been

presented with grand

daughter # 7 on

November 20, by her son

Mark and his wife Kerry.

Maisie-Lee at 8lbs 5ozs is

a darling little sister to

Larissa 5 and Aaliyah 2.

Our Vice President Ian King was recently diagnosed with an aggressive

cancer in his oesophagus. Merilyn is supporting him through the

treatment - (radiation and chemotherapy), which seems to be giving him

some relief - their new apartment is a haven for them with views to

Wollongong’s ocean beach. We wish them both well.

Kristan Renneberg is on the road to recovery - after suffering an

episode which had the doctors dumbfounded. All sorts of tests were

carried out, and it seems that his medications were “acting up”. Myra was

Queen of the ward at John Hunter Hospital while Geoff and Louisa kept

Kris under control.

Paul Carpenter has been recovering from knee surgery, and is hoping to

get back into tennis very shortly. Rumour has it that he’s looking for

partners in the New Year. Aust Open perhaps Paul?

Hi there once again,

Everyone is gearing up for the

Gold Coast with enthusiasm, which

is great to see! As for this year’s

State Dinner, there will be a list

circulated of those who have paid

- so I ask that you check the list

and let me know if you are not on

it and should be!!!

The TWO new Country

tournaments were highly

successful, Dave Ridley and his

Goulburn volunteers excelled

themselves, and Natasha Kersten

conducted Tweed Heads in June in

a very professional manner.

Thanks everyone!

NEW shirts will be available soon

for those who have ordered them.

Please note: it is NOT necessary

to purchase new ones if you

already own the original shirts and

are happy with them.

From the Secretary’s Desk

Cheerio Corner

6

Be careful who you talk to.... The

Editor is always listening.

The Central Coast Crocks are

gearing up for a Super Xmas

Celebration at Kincumber. Their

numbers have steadily grown, and

they manage to play tennis every

Monday! Led by Captain Hook

(Mike), the crew is: John Rudd,

Bob Tuckwell, Kevin Webb, Geoff

Banner, Garry Hackett, Bob

Beverage, Ian Brown, Peter

Reardon, Allan Thwaite and Ross

Nable. And these guys know how

to party! Interested? Phone Mike

0418 457 185

Robyn Thompson with her 11 Grand kiddies!

November 2017 7

2017 ITF WORLDS - Florida

GOLD for Australia!

L a Nona in Florida was the venue for the ITF World Championships, where Australia had several GOLD medal winners in both Teams and Individuals. Super Seniors were followed by Seniors, from October 8 -

21 and Oct 29- Nov 11. Good news in the TEAMS, with GOLD to M75s, W55s and M60s. Players in these teams were: M75 - Don Biddle NSW, John Mansfield, Bob Howes and Bruce Rehn, W55 – Ros Balodis, Leanne Swaysland NSW, Wanda Howes and Narelle Raftery, M60 – Steve Myers, Wayne Pascoe NSW, Glenn Busby and Stephen Dance. SILVER to W65 Kerry Ballard NSW, Helen Worland NSW, Adrienne Avis NSW, Sue Walter, M70 Alan Walsh NSW, Peter Keller, Terry McLellan, Wayne Hassett and M80 Peter Froelich, Kevin Crump, Ron Hambleton and David Abramovich (This team would possibly have won GOLD if our two stalwarts

Ian King and Norm Richardson did not have to withdraw through illness!) – Bronze to M65, W70, M85. Many of our Aussie players featured in Finals in the Individuals. Results are posted on the ITF Seniors site – but to mention a few WINNERS from NSW: Gold to Kerry Ballard in the WD65, and Gold to Leanne Swaysland in WD55. Way to go girls!

Mens 65 Singles Winner: Andrew Rae Mens 70 Singles R/UP: Peter Keller Mens 85 Singles R/UP: Max Byrne Mens Doubles 65 Winner: Andrew Rae & Daniel Grossman (USA) Mens 75 Doubles R/UP: Bob Howes & Bruce Rehn Mens 80 Doubles Winner: Peter Froelich & King Van Nostrand (USA) Mens 85 Doubles R/UP: Adrian Alle & Max Byrne Womens 65 Doubles Winners: Kerry Ballard & Sue Walter Womens 70 Doubles R/UP: Carol Campling & Frances Maclennan (GBR) Womens 85 Doubles - Bronze Medal 55 Doubles & Rosemarie Asch (Can) Mixed 65 Doubles Winners: Adrienne Avis & Bruno Renoult (FRA) Mixed 70 Doubles R/UP: Carol Campling & Alan Gooch Mixed 75 Doubles R/UP: June Simpson & Don Biddle Mixed 85 Doubles Winners: Margaret Fisher & Max Byrne In the Seniors - Glenn Busby - Gold Medal Mens 60 Singles Glenn Busby - Gold Medal Mens 60 Doubles (Partner Ross Persons USA) Ros Balodis & Leanne Swaysland - Gold Medal Ladies 55 Doubles Greg Westwood & Martin Warwick - Bronze Medal Mens 50 Doubles Peter Bilton & Brad Middleton

Helen and Kerry Wayne Pascoe

Tennis Seniors NSW

Dec 2015 - Dec 2017

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 Brian Loader Mobile ................................ 0435 828 469 Julie Pratt Phone ..................................... 9894 4961 Mobile ................................ 0456 874 253 Monique Spiller Mobile ................................ 0400 050 881 Graeme Sticka Phone ..................................... 9713 5597 Mobile ................................ 0418 402 415 John Whittaker Phone ..................................... 9680 2090 Mobile ................................ 0417 200 761

State Selectors - From Feb 2017

Men Mick Bruton ........................ 0416 219 656 Arthur Olsen ....................... 0400 525 591 Graeme Sticka ................... 0418 402 415 Women

Carol Campling ................. 0401 057 866 Monique Spiller .................. 0400 050 881 Robyn Castle ..................... 0400 389 234 National Selectors Carol Campling ................. 0401 057 866 Di Cassel ........................... 0426 227 946 Alan Walsh ......................... 0421 871 003 Terry McLean ..................... 0414 711 875

Welcome to these NEW Members!

Abigail Allin

Glen Armstrong

Sarah Armstrong

Lyndon Bartholomew

Carmen Bekker

Paul Bekker

Lloyd Besant

Daniel Brien

Ella Brotherton

Elizabeth Bruce

Gary Brown

Elizabeth Bruce

Michael Bui

Chris Burt

Robert Chia

Alf Cocco

Julie Cocco

Andrew Corin

Thongrak Costa

Jane Curran

Stephanie Dardis

Mark De Kock

Carmel Delaney

Gabriel Di Bello

Vicki Dickinson

Mark Dixon

Lyn Dobell

Caroline Durran

Javier Fernandez

Kate File

Tony File

Mimi Fitzpatrick

Adrienne Gale

Des Gathy

Mark Giumelli

Mark Haet

Jordan Hanbury-Brown

Jeff Hand

Renate Handel

Marianne Hoeft

Sally Hughes

Duncan Hunter

David Jones

Kevin Jones

Simon Juchau

Simon Kaye

Eric Kearley

Neil Killion

Joe Kim

Narelle Kinsey

Anne Tempest

John Tempest

John Kite

Geoff Leaver

Graeme Lewis

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