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NSNTA Finals Week 2 Update

Tim Benton

The first week of the NSNTA Autumn 2011 Finals series is complete, with the Club’s Mens C Special 3 Team winning their semi final.

The team, consisting of Simon Philpot, John Bevan, Clinton Shimmin and James Foster defeated Maribyrnong 29 games to 27. After a slow start losing the first two sets, the team finished strongly, winning three of the next four games. They play Merlynston at Essendon next Thursday.

Unfortunately, the B Special 1 Mens team were defeated by Buckley Park 32 games to 25. Despite only winning one set for the night, the team played very well against high quality opposition.

Good luck to the C Special 3 team for next week.

NSNTA Spring 2011 Season Registrations almost closed

Tim Benton

The registrations for the next NSNTA season are closing soon. If you have not placed your name, or know of someone who has not placed their name, on the list in the clubhouse, please contact the club via email as soon as possible.

Competition commences on the 9th of August for Ladies, 11th of August for Mens and 17th of August for Mixed.

NSNTA Finals Update

Tim Benton

There are only two Doutta Galla teams playing in the NSNTA finals series for the Autumn 2011 Season, both Mens teams.

The Mens B Special 1 team will play the top of the ladder Buckley Park at Strathmore on Thursday Night.

The Mens C Special 3 team, who finished third on the ladder, will play Maribyrnong Park as Sydenham on Thursday Night as well.

Commiserations to teams who did not make finals this year and good luck to the above Mens Teams.

Working Bee scheduled for Sat May 21st

Tim Benton

Due to events around the club of late, the committee has decided to move our yearly working bee forward a few months.

The Working Bee will be held on Saturday the 21st of May from 12pm. As always, those that attend are entitled to receive their Maintenance Levy Back.

(NOTE: If you attended the working bee last year in October and collected your maintenance levy, you cannot receive it again. Of course those who did not attend in October can still receive their maintenance levy).

The committee would very much appreciate as much help as possible. Any gardening tools that can be brought along as well would be beneficial.

We hope to see everyone there.

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