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Author: Tim Benton

Pennant Finals Update

The Club’s Pennant Team recently played in the first round of the Finals and were defeated by Essendon in a very close match. The Team, consisting of Warren, Ben, Tim, Clinton and Steven and won both doubles sets and fought hard in the singles. Essendon’s singles game was too strong, with them winning all four rubbers – three of the four in match tie breaks in lieu of a third set.

The Committee congratulates the team for making the finals and thanks everyone who played in the team for a great season.

Working Bee is Scheduled for Sunday 12 October

The Club’s Annual Working Bee is scheduled to be held on Sunday 12 October, from 12pm to 3pm.

All are welcome to help perform key maintenance on the Club and ensure it stays beautiful for another 12 months.

Financial Adult and Family Members that attend are entitled to receive their $40 Maintenance Levy.

Any gardening equipment, wheelbarrows, shovels and cleaning equipment you could bring would be most helpful.

Annual General Meeting is on this Sunday

The Committee is holding the Club’s Annual General Meeting this Sunday 15 June 2025 at 7:30pm at the Club.

The Meeting will involve a summary of the year within the Club as well as any other business for the coming year. The Committee as well as office bearers for the 2025/2026 year will also be nominated.

All Members are welcome to attend the AGM. If any Members are unable to attend and wish for a topic to be discussed, you are welcome to send the Club an Email and we will place your topic on the agenda.

NSNTA Grand Final and NSJTA Semi Final Updates

The NSNTA Grand Finals were played for the Autumn 2025 Season last week and the Club’s Mens B Special 3 team were narrowly defeated by Craigieburn at St. Therese’s in a very close match. The Team, consisting of Tim, Warren, Wally and Kieran with Ben in reserve, were up early but Craigieburn stormed home. The team wishes to thank all those that supported the team on the night in what was a very strong Doutta Galla presence in the stands.

The NSJTA’s Semi Finals are also played this week, with the Club having three teams play finals:

  • The A Grade 2 Boys Combined team with Airport West play Hume on Friday night at Airport West.
  • The A Reserve 2 Boys play Maribyrnong Park on Friday night at home.
  • The B Reserve 1 Unisex team play Gladstone Park on Saturday morning at Glencairn.

The Committee wishes to congratulate the Mens B Special 3 team on their season and wishes the Junior teams luck in their finals this weekend. We thank all Juniors teams for playing this season.

NSNTA Autumn Semi Finals Update

The Club had a number of teams playing in the NSNTA Semi Finals last week, with the Club having one team play in a Grand Final this week:

  • The Mixed B Grade 2 team lost to Princes Hill, with the team consisting of Bella, Carly, Joshua and Shaymus.
  • The Mens B Special 3 team defeated Hume to advance to the Grand Final, with the team consisting of Tim, Warren, Wally and Kieran. They play Craigieburn at St. Therese’s on Thursday.
  • The Mens B Special 4 team lost to West Brunswick, with the team consisting of Clinton James, Will and James.
  • The Mens C Special 4 team lost to Keilor East, with the team consisting of Andrew, Liam, John and Trevor.

Please note that Doutta Galla will be hosting Ladies C Reserve 2 Grand Final on Tuesday 27 May.

The Committee congratulates all Teams that made the finals and wishes the Mens B Special 3 team good luck for the coming Grand Final on Thursday.

NSNTA Autumn Semi Finals are on this week

With the NSNTA Autumn Season wrapping up this week the Club has a number of teams playing in Semi Finals this week, including all three Mens team playing in Finals:

  • The Mixed B Grade 2 Team play Princes Hill at Green Gully on Wednesday night.
  • The Mens B Special 3 Team play Hume at Maribyrnong Park on Thursday night.
  • The Mens B Special 4 Team play West Brunswick at Merlynston on Thursday night.
  • The Mens C Special 4 Team play Keilor East at Buckley Park on Thursday night.

Please note that Doutta Galla will be hosting the following finals:

  • Ladies B Reserve 1 Semi Final on 20 May
  • Ladies C Reserve 2 Grand Final on 27 May

Team Entries for the NSNTA Spring Season close on Friday 30 May, so if you are interested in playing next season please speak to your Team’s captain or contact the Club directly.

Good luck to all teams playing in finals this week and thanks to all teams for playing this season.

Grand Final Winners

The Thursday Ladies Section 3 Team won their grand final against by a single game. The Team, consisting of Kim, Marianne, Trudi and Frances with Kathy and Vicki supporting the team, held on in the last set to win the match.

Open Day is on this Sunday

The Annual Open Day for the Doutta Galla Tennis Club is on this Sunday 9 February 2025 from 10am to 3pm.

All are welcome to attend a free day of Tennis, including old and young, hosted by our Club Coach, Guccione Tennis. The Club will also be providing a free BBQ as well as Face Painting (from lunchtime onwards).