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NSNTA Autumn 2014 Finals Fixture out now

Tim Benton

The Finals Fixture is now available for the NSNTA’s Autumn 2014 Season and Doutta Galla has only two Ladies teams in the finals which play on Tuesday night:

Ladies

B Grade 1, who finished third on the ladder, play Taylor’s Lakes at Tullamarine

C Special 1, who finished first on the ladder, play Merlynston at Hillside.

Commiserations to all other teams, with special mention to the Ladies B Reserve 2 team which finished to Sunbury fifth by one percent. Thanks to all players for playing this season.

 

Club Championships 2014 Entries Close Soon

Tim Benton

Entries for the 2014 Club Championships Close this Sunday the 26th of January, so please be quick.

Entries can be submitted by writing your name on the entry sheet in the Club House or sending the Club an Email.

The Club Championships are a great event for Members of all ages and skill levels. The following Events will be held:

  • Mens Singles
  • Ladies Singles
  • Boys Singles
  • Girls Singles
  • Mens Graded Doubles
  • Ladies Graded Doubles
  • Mixed Graded Doubles

All Members are encouraged to enter, especially Juniors who are welcome to enter Seniors Events to show the Seniors how Tennis is played these days. The Doubles Events are graded to ensure a tight match.

For more information about the Club Championships, visit www.DouttaGalla.com.

New Club Secretary

Tim Benton

Dear Members,

I would like to officially inform all Members that Tim Benton has recently been appointed as the secretary of the Doutta Galla Tennis Club.

As a Committee we encourage our Members to become part of Committee and be involved in the running of the Club, new and fresh faces are always welcome in joining the Committee. Late last year we sort expressions of interest for the role of Secretary which was vacated by Annette and Michael Mann who had jointly been undertaking the role over a good period of time.

As we had no interest Tim Benton who has played various roles on Committee over a number of years has put his hand up!

We thank Tim for taking on the role and any correspondence can be sent to him via email@douttagalla.com. The Club’s new Postal Address and Contact Numbers are available on our Website at www.douttagalla.com.

Regards,

Aaron Sharpe
President

Saturday Afternoon Grand Final Update

Tim Benton

The Club’s Mens Singles / Doubles A Reserve Team won their Grand Final recently, defeating Royal Park at Royal Park. Michael Mann and Warren Peters played both the Singles and Doubles and despite moderate heat had a great day.

Congratulations to the Team and all who played Saturday Afternoon Tennis this season. With this Grand Final win both of the Club’s Teams won their Grand Finals which is an excellent result for the Club.

Juniors Spring 2013 Grand Final Results

Tim Benton

Commiserations to the Club’s D Special 3 Unisex Team who were unfortunately defeated in last Saturday’s Grand Final.

The Team, consisting of Adele, Jared, Matthew and Callum, with Christine supporting the Team in reserve,  played very well and even though they put up a great fight, were defeated by Maribyrnong Park by 12 games. Congratulations to the entire Team for making the Grand Final after finishing second on the ladder.

The D Special 3 Unisex Team were the only Doutta Galla Team to make lucky enough to make the Juniors Finals, with the A Reserve 2 Mixed, C Grade 1 Unisex and D Grade 1 Unisex Teams having good seasons but missing out.

Thanks to all Players for playing this Season and to all Parents for assisting and supporting the Teams during the Year. We look forward to next season which will commence in early February.

Christmas Party 13th December

Tim Benton

The Doutta Galla Christmas Party will be held at the Clubhouse on Friday the 13th of December from 6pm. A A BBQ will be provided but please bring your own Drinks, Snacks and Racquets. Please also bring a Plate to share.

All Members are welcome to attend what is regularly a great night, there may even be some tennis played.

2014 Club Championships

Tim Benton

The 2014 Doutta Galla Club Championships are scheduled to be held during February next year, just after the Australian Open finishes. Matches are played on Saturday or Sunday afternoons and are open to all Members.

Sign up sheets will be available in the Club House soon and entries will close on Sunday the 26th of January.

The Club Championships are the highlight of the Doutta Galla Calendar and is a great competition for all. All Players of all skill levels are encouraged to get involved and have fun.

For all your Club Championships 2014 Information, including Dates, Draws, Schedules and Results, be sure to check out the Club Championships 2014 Mini Site at DouttaGalla.com.

Saturday Afternoon Grand Final Update

Tim Benton

Congratulations to the Club’s B Reserve Mixed Team who won their Grand Final on Saturday. The Team consisted of Ashley Mann, Karen Relf, Will Egan and Trevor Peters who played on the day, as well as Annette Mann, Sophie McCann, Vicki Cohen, John O’Reilly and Clinton Shimmin, defeated Tullamarine / Gladstone Park by 14 games.

Doutta Galla started the match strongly, winning the first two sets and setting up an early lead. Tullamarine / Gladstone Park played strongly in the remaining sets but Doutta Galla were too strong in the end.

Commiserations to Tullamarine / Gladstone Park after a great final and well done to the Team for the Win.

The Men’s A Reserve Singles / Doubles Team will play their grand final this Saturday at Royal Park.