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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

NSNTA Premiers

Tim Benton

Congratulations to our Ladies C Special 1 team who has won their grand final last Tuesday, defeating Strathmore at Green Gully. Maureen Hardwick, Carolyn Glass, Kathy Glass, Kathryn Glass and Nicole Stewart spent a good 45 minutes moping up the courts due to heavy rain fall during the day before securing the win. Their devotion to playing on the night should be commended, as almost all grades washed out on the night.

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.

Welcome to our new Club Coach, Anthony Guccione

Tim Benton

The Doutta Galla Tennis Club is pleased to announce and welcome our new coach, Anthony Guccione to the club. Anthony will take over the club’s coaching position from our previous coach, Courtney Kelly, who has scaled her business back to have a baby. Anthony comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience which is highlighted by his name and the tennis expereince which comes with that. Coaching announcements will be sent out soon, but for any Term One enquiries please call Anthony on 0438 358 945.

Junior A Special Champions

Tim Benton

The combined Doutta Galla / Hadfield A Special Junior team has defeated Taylor’s Lakes to win their third straight Grand Final. It was a tight match with Doutta Galla / Hadfield winning 49 games to 44. The Club congratulates all our players for their excellent performance and effort throughout the season, and we especially congratulate Jim Brennan for all his tireless managerial work over the past few years.

Club Championships Complete

Tim Benton

The 2009 Doutta Galla Club Championships are now compete after a massive final day. Congratulations to all the winners, especially Kavindu Gamage who won both the Mens Open and Graded Singles events. The standard was excellent, as always, and the expanded handicapped Mixed Doubles format produced many long matches. Trevor Peters has set a new club record for the most games played in a day, with well over 50 games played in four sets. Thanks to all the players for a great tournament and to the organisers for a well run event.

Club Championships Finals Results

  • Mens Singles – Kavindu Gamage def Michael Mann 6-2, 6-3.
  • Mens Graded Singles – Kavindu Gamage def Trevor Peters 8-4.
  • Mixed Graded Doubles – Sandra Kepsner / Trevor Peters def Alison and Steven Linforth 10-7.
  • Ladies Round Robin Doubles – Ashley Mann.
  • Mens Round Robin Doubles – Aaron Sharpe / Michael Mann def Jason Bishop / Walter Wagner.

Landscaping Update

Tim Benton

The redevelopment and landscaping of the Club’s rear courtyard is almost complete. Some very nice paving has been laid and a water tank will be installed soon. Please come down and have a look at the great new area behind the club.