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Doutta Galla reaches best practises “GAME” level with Tennis Victoria!

Aaron Sharpe

As part of the club’s continued development, the committee recently approved a business plan “working document” which takes us from 2011 – 2016 – with a more defined direction as to where the club is heading.

The business plan makes up a small part of a program which i have been undertaking in conjunction with Tennis Victoria called GAME / SET/ MATCH – best practises guidelines.

I received confirmation today that the Doutta Galla Tennis Club has successfully completed the GAME level of the GAME / SET / MATCH program.

In doing so Doutta Galla becomes one of less than 50 Clubs in Victoria to reach the GAME level.

The club will receive a certificate of recognition to put in the clubhouse and a “lock up” logo (our logo and Tennis Victoria logo together) for use by the club.

It is another step in the development of our club.

The GAME level consists of a number of different criteria the club must meet.  Examples include – a business plan, club constitution, code of conduct – to as little as ensuring a first aid kit is on site  at the club.

The document will be made available for members to view at the club in coming weeks.

Regards,

Aaron

Registration for NSTA and Pennant Winter Seasons

Tim Benton

The club is looking for players interested in playing in the upcoming NSTA and Pennant seasons.

NSTA is played on Saturday afternoons across the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. Matches start at 1pm, for the mixed competition two ladies and two men play three sets each match. Teams are due in by the 31st of March.

Pennant is played on either Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings or afternoons. Four players play each week in matches across greater Melbourne. Matches alternate each week between singles and doubles.Teams are due in by the 8th of February.

Anyone who is interested should sign up on the Notice board in the clubhouse or reply to this email with your details.

Court Unavailability and Projects Update

Tim Benton

Due to works being conducted on the foundations of the Club’s light poles this weekend, all three courts will be UNAVAILABLE FOR USE from the following dates – Morning of Friday the 22nd of August until the afternoon of Monday the 24th of August.

However, at this stage while juniors are scheduled to play at the Club Saturday morning other alternatives are being looked at and this Junior match may have to be moved – the relevant delegates will be in contact with members affected.

Saturday afternoon comp is also scheduled for play at the Club this Saturday afternoon but at this stage the contractors involved have advised that it may not be necessary to move this match. Again relevant delegates will be in contact with members affected.

This work is being completed with funds allocated to the Club from the Moonee Valley Council recently. The Committee thanks the Moonee Valley Council for allowing this much needed work to be completed and to all members for their cooperation over the weekend. We apologize to those who may have regular hits over the course of weekend and therefore are inconvenienced, however as we are sure everyone can appreciate given the small window of opportunity for such work.

During a recent committee meeting, it was decided that several of the club’s projects that were only made possible due to the funds from the Moonee Valley Council will begin soon. This includes the recovering of the club’s floor with Linoleum and tiles in kitchen area, landscaping work to be done at the rear of the club and the installation of a water tank and pump behind the club house. The redevelopment of the club’s bathrooms is still in the planning stages but will be commencing soon.

The club is also investing in the purchase of new baggers for the club and other projects that will be announced soon.

Club Works: A Message from the President

Tim Benton

Hi members:
Please be aware over the next coming weeks there will be some works occurring at the club.
The next phase in the redevelopment of the clubhouse is taking place, which includes the replacement of the old tin exterior walls.
The clubhouse will then be refurbished with new (and non denting!!) weatherboards …. It is estimated this may take around a week or so to complete.
Please keep in mind there may be materials lying around the club and we ask all members to adhere to safety signs and to take care.
It is my belief that all members should be able to still utilise the clubs facilities while these works are carried out.
These works are part of the Capital Works Scheme funding the club received from MVCC last year.

Regards
Aaron Sharpe
President

New Court Baggers

Tim Benton

The club has recently purchased new court baggers for all courts, now every court should have a bagger for each end. The committee has decided to leave the baggers on the ground rather than hang them up as has been done in the past in an attempt to make them last longer as they don’t have to fight gravity while hanging on the fences. We acknowledge that when the courts are wet the baggers are heavy and they are a potential safety hazzard, but we have decided that this is the best way to protect our baggers.

New Outdoor Setting

Tim Benton

The final purchase from our funds from the Moonee Valley City Council has arrived, an outdoor setting for the deck. We hope everyone enjoys being able to use the eight seats when the weather improves.

Play Pennant at Doutta Galla in 2010

Tim Benton

The club is looking for interested players to play in the 2010 Pennant season, if you wish to play, please email us or sign up at the notice board at the club house. For more information, please visit our Pennant page.

About Pennant:

  • Matches are held on Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Morning or Sunday Afternoon.
  • Four players play each week.
  • Singles is played one week, doubles the next.
  • Matches are played all over Greater Melbourne.
  • A season is fourteen matches, with each team playing all others twice,
    both singles and doubles.
  • Competition starts in late April with the finals during August.

Club Open Day

Tim Benton

The Doutta Galla Tennis Club’s Open Day is on Sunday the 28th of February and is open to members and the entire public. Anyone, regardless of age or skill level, is welcome to come down to the club and have a hit. Activities will be running all day for everyone. Our new coach, Anthony Guccione, will be runing the activities along with other members of the committee, and his brother, Chris Guccione will be attending to encourage everyone to pick up a racquet. A free saussage sizzle will be cooking during the day. This is a great opportunity to get come free advice as well as meet our coach and committee. Click on the flyer opposite for a larger version.