In this Issue:

AGM Agenda

2018 ITF

Championships

2019 Australians

Teams Carnival

NEW FORMAT

Tuesday Night

2018/19 Pennant

Competition

2017/18 has been an interesting year for TSWA and I hope to see many of you at our AGM at the end of July.

Progress towards greater integration with Tennis West (TW) has acceler-ated recently with excellent support from Michael Roberts (CEO TW) and his team. TW will take a greater role in managing the tennis operations of TSWA going forward, starting with the 2018 State Titles in October. This arrangement brings with it access to TW resources, network and other benefits that will only serve to strengthen our competitions. TW is also assisting TSWA in planning for the 2020 National Seniors’ Titles, which we hope to run in the South-West of WA in January of that year.

Busselton and Bunbury Tennis clubs have expressed interest in hosting the event and this is our preferred option. Alternatively, the event will be hosted in Perth.

The 2018 National Titles in the Gold Coast saw record levels of participa-tion from WA teams and we hope to field another strong squad for Shepparton in January 2019. Nominations will be canvassed soon. Congratulations to Alan Gooch, Helen Muir and Jan Maddison for recently being selected to represent Australia in the upcoming interna-tional tournament in Croatia in September.

The lease situation at Robertson Park remains uncertain, with our current tenure only extended to August 2019. The City of Vincent has been reluctant to enter into negotiations with TSWA on a new lease until Tennis West has concluded its deliberations on findings from a recent strategic review of tennis facilities throughout the State and a further review of the future location for the State Tennis Centre.

As a result of this ongoing uncertainty, the committee has been reluctant to invest heavily from TSWA funds in upkeep of the synthetic and hard courts or in improvements to the clubhouse at Robertson Park. I expect that in 2018/19 we will gain greater clarity from the City of its intentions in relation to the Centre, which in turn will allow TSWA to develop its own longer-term plans.

Paul Moss

T e n n i s s e n i o r s w e s t e r n A u s t r a l i a

VETSCENE J U L Y 2 0 1 8

2016 17

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT Paul Moss

SECRETARY Laurence

Upston

TREASURER

Penny Higgs

COMMITTEE

Rob Comley Aldis Purins Phil Wright Sean O’Reilly

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TENNIS SENIORS WESTERN AUSTRALIA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2018

AGENDA To be held at the Robertson Park Tennis Centre, 176 Fitzgerald St. Perth at 10 am on Sunday 29 July 2018. BUSINESS

1. To confirm the minutes of the 45th Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 23 July 2017.

2. To receive the President’s Report.

3. To receive the financial statements.

4. To appoint an Auditor in accordance with Rule 12.

5. Notice of Motion - None

6. To elect the Executive Committee in accordance with Division 3, Point 33 TSWA Constitution. Nominations received-

7. Patron 2018/19

8. Senior of the Year.

9. Golden Swan Award

General Business -

WA players selected in Australian Teams.

TSWA integration with Tennis West.

Robertson Park Lease update.

Obituaries

Members are welcome to stay for light refreshments.

President – Paul Moss Vice President – Aldis Purins

Secretary– Laurence Upston Treasurer – Penny Higgs

Committee- Phil Wright Committee – Sean O’Reilly

Committee – Rob Comley Committee – Timothy Green

Committee –

V E T S C E N E

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TENNIS SENIORS WA WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW

MEMBERS TO THE ASSOCIATION--

ROBERTSON PARK IMPROVEMENTS

For the safety and security of tennis patrons, staff and the centre, a front gate locking

system has been installed.

WELCOME TO ROBERTSON PARK TENNIS CENTRE! HOW TO ENTER THE CENTRE:

STEP 1: PRESS AND HOLD DOWN THE SWITCH UNTIL YOU HEAR THE SIREN

White box—switch is like a light switch.

If you hear the siren, then staff will hear the siren and will release

The lock.

Do not hold down on the button.

STEP 2: WAIT AND LISTEN FOR THE LOCK TO RELEASE

STEP 3: THEN, PULL OPEN THE FENCE POST FIRMLY TOWARDS YOU

DO NOT PULL ON THE FENCE MESH!

STEP 4: ONCE YOU ENTER, SHUT THE GATE FIRMLY BEHIND YOU.

ON EXITING: RELEASE BUTTON ON FENCE TO THE RIGHT OF FOOTPATH BEFORE

GATE. PRESS AND YOU WILL HEAR A RELEASE CLICK.

AGAIN , PUSH ON THE FRAME NOT ON THE MESH.

Am Alsagoff Tony Cunningham Paul Drake

Dora Greary Pam Hill Paul Howells

Ian Lane

Kat Myburgh

David Price

Jeanette McPhee

Carol Natalotto

Andrew Sanders

Beth Meertens

Helen Pemberton

TSWA STATE ITF GRADE 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS

THURSDAY 11—SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER 2018

GENERAL INFORMATION

ITF SINGLES ,DOUBLES, MIXED DOUBLES : 11-14 October

Non-ITF MENS/LADIES DOUBLES : SATURDAY 13 October

Non-ITF MIXED DOUBLES: SUNDAY 14 October

Entries and payment: Follow the link on www.tennisseniorswa.com

or

tournaments.tennis.com.au

V E T S C E N E

RESULTS— TUESDAY NIGHT PENNANT COMPETITIONS 2017/18 SUMMER SEASON Division One—Appleville Creek defeated Long Serves Division Two– Rays Rebels defeated Team Extreme Congratulations to the 2017/18 Tennis Seniors O/35 Ladies Div 2 Winners (Tennis West) Pam McMahon ©, Diana Edmunds, Karina Waters, Penny Chellew, Meredith Wilkinson, Jane Cunningham, Claudia Rohde, Lillian Tran and Fran Ackermann CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

WA SUPER SENIORS SELECTED TO REPRESENT AUSTRALIA IN ITF CUPS FOR

2018 in CROATIA

Althea Gibson 70+ Cup—Yvonne Anderson

Queens Cup 75+ - Helen Muir

Jack Crawford Cup 70+ - Alan Gooch

Australian Teams Carnival in 2019 will be hosted by Tennis Seniors

SHEPPERTON VIC.

Teams Week: 6—11 January

Individual Championships 13—18 January

The Teams Carnival is a doubles competition for both women and men and is a wonderful opportunity

to compete against teams and players from all over Australia and overseas. Enter a team with your

friends through your State, or nominate in your State and be selected in a team. Teams should ideally

consist of 5 or 6 players, and will play other teams in their division in a round robin competition.

Teams are grouped according to player age, in 5 or 10 year brackets from age 35 years, and are placed

in divisions within an age bracket according to team strength.

Teams may play two matches per day (morning and afternoon) with a time limit of 2.5 hours per

match. Matches consist of 4 doubles and are played using the best of 2 set format.

Team members must play in their State or National tops or shirts.

Social functions are organised during the week, and there is an official opening on Sunday afternoon

after the practice sessions on 7 January 2018.

Haven’t participated before—

RING THE OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION—9228 2918

OR EMAIL TO tswa@optusnet.com.au

Please Note: All participants to be full members of TSWA.

Nomination form next page

TENNIS SENIORS AUSTRALIA

www.tennisseniors.org.au

THE 2019 AUSTRALIAN TENNIS SENIORS TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIPS SHEPPERTON VIC

Sunday 6 January to Friday 11 January 2019

TEAM NOMINATION FORM

I / We would like to be considered for selection in a Western Australian team in the circled age

group. Players are requested to nominate in their correct age group, as at 31/12/19.

Please circle:

NAME: ………………………………………………………………… Date of Birth ……………………………..

Tennis Rating…………………..

ADDRESS: ………………………………………...………………………………………….….…………………………

EMAIL:…………………………………………………………………………………..

PH:………………………………….. …………………………………………………...

Amount to Pay: $120 per player or $660 per team

**If submitting a team nomination, please complete separate nomination form for all

members and forward with one payment.

ALL PLAYERS NOMINATING MUST BE FULL FINANCIAL MEMBERS OF TENNIS SENIORS WA.

Membership Form available on www.tennisseniors.org.au/wa or Ph Office: 9228 2918

Payment Type (circle): Cheque , Direct Credit to Tennis Seniors WA

BSB 633-000 ACCOUNT 141142984

Or Credit Card - Visa / Mastercard

Card Number:

Expiry Date:…………/……………..

Name on Credit Card …………………………………………………………Signature

……………………………………………..Total Cost $..............

NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 5 October 2018

POST TO TSWA, PO BOX 137, NORTH PERTH 6906

MENS O/35 O/40 O/45 O/50 O/55 O/6o O/65 O/70

O/75 O/80

LADIES O/35 O/40 O/45 O/50 O/55 O/6o O/65 O/70

O/75

THE 2019 AUSTRALIAN TENNIS SENIORS TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIPS

TENNIS SENIORS WA – UNIFORM ORDER

All Players nominating in the 2019 Australian Tennis Seniors Teams Championships are required

to wear a Tennis Seniors shirt with black skirt (ladies) / black shorts (men). Cost of shirts: $40.00

ORDER FORM – (Please indicate quantity & type below)

Name…………………………………………………………………………Payment Method: Cash / Chq/ Visa , Mastercard Card Number:

Expiry Date……../……….

Name on Credit Card …………………………………………Signature……………………………………………………… Total Cost $..............

Please return with payment & Nomination Form by 5 October 2018 TO ALLOW FOR

ORDERING.

MENS SHIRT LADIES SHIRT– SLEEVELESS

AVAILABLE WITH SHORT

SLEEVES

Discounts available if we have your shirt size in stock. First in, Best Dressed.

If shirt size requires ordering, then full price of $40 will apply.

LADIES Size 8 Size 10 Size 12 Size 14 Size 16 Size 18

SLEEVELESS

WITH SLEEVES

MEN Size - Small Size - Medium

Size - Large Size – X/Large

Size – XX/Large

*****NEW FORMAT*****

NOMINATION FORM

2018 / 19 TENNIS SENIORS

PENNANT COMPETITION - (Tuesday Nights)

I …………………………………………, Captain of ………………………………… Team, wish to nominate the following players for the 2018/19

(October 9 – March 2019 approx.)

1Please print full names of players and their rating, if known. NB: Playing Team of 2 Men & 2 women

Phone – Mobile ………………………………………………….. Email Address:………………………………………............................................................

Nominations can be entered directly through Tennis West match centre USING YOUR My Tennis log in

or emailed to tswa@optusnet.com.au

Nominations close 25 September 2018

FORMAT CHANGE – 2 X MENS/ LADIES DOUBLES PLUS ONE MIXED DOUBLES MATCH

11 GAMES PER RUBBER

START TIME - 7.30 PM

ALL MATCHES PLAYED AT ROBERTSON PARK TENNIS CENTRE unless team numbers exceed court availability then other venues will be used.

Financial Members will pay $10 per week

Non- Members will pay $12-50 per week

MEN LADIES

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

Robertson Park

176 Fitzgerald Street

Perth WA 6000

Phone : (08) 9228 2918

Fax : (08) 9228 2919

www.tennisseniors.org.au/wa

Tennis for Over

35’s

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE CLUB CODE FOR DISCOUNT.