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Court Re-location Schedule for Competition Matches during Court Replacement

The following is a summary of the re-location of each Competition match while of our Courts have been replaced. Each of the Team Captains and opposing teams have been notified. Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

For those teams playing at Glencairn’s courts, please take note of the address of the courts as Glencairn have multiple locations throughout Coburg and West Brunswick.

Wednesday 12th April

  • NSNTA – Mixed – A Reserve 2 – Doutta Galla vs. East Coburg is to be played at Oak Park

Thursday 13th April

  • NSNTA – Mens – B Special 5 – Doutta Galla vs. Essendon is to be played at Glenroy
  • NSNTA – Mens – C Special 2 – Doutta Galla vs. Greenvale is to be played at Greenvale

Tuesday 18th April

  • NSNTA – Ladies – A Reserve 2 Doutta Galla vs. Sydenham is to be played at Oak Park
  • NSNTA – Ladies – C Reserve 2 Doutta Galla vs. Keilor East is to be played at Oak Park

Wednesday 19th April

  • NSNTA – Mixed – B Reserve 2 – Douttta Galla vs. Buckley Park is to be played at Glencairn (Fraser Reserve, Hopetoun Avenue, West Brunswick)

Thursday 20th April

  • NSNTA – Mens – B Special 4 – Doutta Galla vs. Ascot Vale is to be played at Ascot Vale

Wednesday 26th April

  • NSNTA – Mixed – A Reserve 2 – Doutta Galla vs. Royal Park is to be played at Royal Park

Thursday 27th April

  • NSLTA – Ladies – Section 4 – Doutta Galla vs. Buckley Park is to be played at Buckley Park
  • NSNTA – Mens – B Special 5 – Doutta Galla vs. Moomba Park is to be played at Moomba Park
  • NSNTA – Mens – C Special 2 – Doutta Galla vs. Essendon is to be played at Hume

Friday 28th April

  • Juniors – A Grade 1 – Doutta Galla/Buckley Park vs. Essendon/St Thereses is to be played at Glencairn (Haig Ave, Coburg)

Saturday 29th April

  • Juniors – B Grade 2 – Doutta Galla vs. Maribrynong Park is to be played at Maribrynong Park
  • Juniors – C Grade 1 Unisex – Doutta Galla vs. Royal Park is to be played at Royal Park

Tuesday 2nd May

  • NSNTA – Ladies – B Grade 2 – Doutta Galla vs. Tullamarine is to be played at Tullamarine

Wednesday 3rd May

  • NSNTA – Mixed – B Reserve 2 – Doutta Galla vs. Merlynston is to be played at Merlynston

Thursday 4th May

  • NSLTA – Section 3 – Doutta Galla vs. Rosamond is to be played at Rosamond
  • NSNTA – Mens – B Special 4 – Doutta Galla vs. Essendon is to be played at Glenroy

Friday 5th May

  • Juniors – A Grade 1 – Doutta Galla/Buckley Park vs. Strathmore is to be played at Glencairn (Haig Ave, Coburg)

Saturday 6th May

  • NSJTA – C Res 2 – Doutta Galla vs. Maribrynong Park is to be played at Maribrynong Park
  • NSJTA – D Grade 3 Unisex – Doutta Galla vs. St Therese’s is to be played at St Therese’s
  • Pennant – Doutta Galla vs. Carmelite to be played at Glencairn (Haig Ave, Coburg)

Tuesday 9th May

  • NSNTA – A Reserve 2 – Doutta Galla vs. St Monica’s is to be played at Oak Park
  • NSNTA – C Reserve 2 – Doutta Galla vs. West Brunswick is to be played at Oak Park

Wednesday 10th May

  • NSNTA – Mixed A Res 2 – Doutta Galla vs. North Park is to be played at Oak Park

Thursday 11th May

  • NSLTA – Section 4 – Doutta Galla vs. St. Monica’s (Black) is to be played at St. Monica’s.
  • NSNTA – B Special 5 – Doutta Galla vs. Airport West is to be played at Hume.
  • NSNTA – C Special 2 – Doutta Galla vs. Keilor Park is to be played at Keilor Park.

Friday 12th May

  • NSJTA – A Grade 3 – Doutta Galla vs. Sydneham is to be played at Sydenham.

Saturday 13th May

  • NSJTA – B Grade 2 – Doutta Galla vs. Mt. Carmel is to be played at Mt. Carmel.
  • NSJTA – C Grade 1 – Doutta Galla vs. St. John Bosco’s is to be played at St. John Bosco’s.

Courts to be replaced during April and May

The replacement of the Club’s courts will occur during April and May, with work starting on Wednesday 12 April and continuing to around Wednesday 10 May, however this will be confirmed closer to the date. The courts will not be usable during this time.

The Committee has organised for competition matches to be moved to alternate venues. Kat has been in contact with all Team Captains to provide the details of where the replacement matches will be held. The Committee will keep our Web Site updated with the schedule of replacement matches so if you have any questions that is your first place to look.

Special thanks to Kat the Treasurer at and Aaron the President for organising everything and coordinating the replacement matches. This project has required a huge effort and it has not gone unnoticed. Thanks to all of the Committee and Members for their assistance in making this project possible.

The club would also like to thank the Moonee Valley City Council for the funding for this work.

Open Day is on Sunday 12 February 2023

The Doutta Galla Tennis Club’s annual Open Day is on Sunday 12th February 2023 from 10am to 4pm. Everyone and anyone is welcome to come down to the Club, have a hit with the coach and play some tennis – all for free.

The Club is hosting:

  • Hot Shots for the Kids
  • Casual Play
  • Free Coaching
  • Speed Serving
  • Hit the Target competitions
  • And much more

Spring Grand Finals Update

Four teams played in Grand Finals recently and the Club has had one win:

  • The Juniors C Reserve 3 team won their Grand Final against St. Christopher’s by nine games. Sam, Alec, Ryan, Jessica and James played in the final. Congratulations to the team.
  • The Wednesday Mixed A Reserve 2 team lost to St Terese’s by two games, with Ashley, Rachel, Kieran and Andrew playing in the final.
  • The Wednesday Mixed C Special 1 team lost to Merlynston by two games, with Bella, Vanessa, Matthew and Shaymus playing in the final.
  • The Mens B Grade 1 team also lost to Merlynston by seven games, with Will, Steven, Clinton and James playing in the final.

The Club congratulates the teams that made the Grand Finals and thanks to all teams for playing this season. The next seasons starts in February.

Spring Semi Finals Update

The Club has had a few teams playing in the Spring Finals across all competitions with the Club having a few teams in Grand Finals this week. Here’s an update on their progress:

  • The Tuesday Ladies A Reserve 2 team lost their Semi Final to Buckley Park by 9 games with Ashley, Vicki, Jan and Tracey playing on the night.
  • The Tuesday Ladies B Grade 2 team lost their Semi Final to Keilor by 18 games, with Kathy, Robyn, Nicole and Kat playing on the night.
  • The Wednesday Mixed A Reserve 2 team defeated Westmeadows by a single game, with Ashley, Rachel, Kieran and Thomas playing on the night. The team play their Grand Final tonight at Delahey.
  • The Wednesday Mixed C Special 1 team defeated West Brunswick by 11 games, with Vanessa, Bella, Matthew and Joshua playing on the night. The team play their Grand Final tonight at Gladstone Park.
  • The Mens B Grade 1 team defeated Mt Carmel by 5 games with Will, Clinton, Steven and James playing on the night. The team play their Grand Final on Thursday Night at Royal Park.
  • The Juniors B Reserve 2 team lost their Semi Final to Hume by 11 games with Reza, Tomo, Gus, Oren and Tom playing on the day.
  • The Juniors C Reserve 3 team defeated Essendon by 8 games, with Sam, Alec, Ryan, Jessica and James. The team play their Grand Final on Saturday morning.

The Club wishes the teams playing their Grand Finals the best of luck and congratulations to all teams who made the Finals.

Spring Finals are on this week and Team Entries for next Season are now open

The finals for the Spring Season commence this week with the Club having the following teams in the finals:

  • The Ladies A Reserve 2 team play Buckley Park at Tullamarine on Tuesday night.
  • The Ladies B Grade 2 team play Keilor at Greenvale on Tuesday night.
  • The Mixed A Reserve 2 team play Westmeadows at Buckley Park on Wednesday night.
  • The Mixed C Special 1 team play West Brunswick at Keilor on Wednesday night.
  • The Mens B Grade 1 team play Mt. Carmel at Essendon on Thursday night.
  • The Juniors B Reserve 2 team play Hume on Saturday morning.
  • The Juniors C Reserve 3 team play Essendon on Thursday morning.

Please note that the Club is hosing a Men’s Semi Final on Thursday 17 November.

Team entries are also open for the Autumn 2023 season, commencing in February. If you wish to play next season please contact the Club. Entries close by Wednesday 23 November.

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

Baseline Newsletter October 2022

The Club has published a Newsletter to Members providing a summary of what’s happening at the Club, including:

  • Information on future Projects to replace the Club’s Courts.
  • Highlights from the Club’s recent Grand Final Wins.
  • Details about the Club’s recent fundraising including the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Stand.
  • Updates on the Club’s tennis ball recycling initiative with Game On Recycling.
  • Date for the Club’s Christmas Party on Saturday 3rd December 2022.
  • Launching of the Club Championships for 2022

View the Newsletter from the link below:

http://douttagalla.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Baseline-2022-10-October-v1.0.pdf

Doutta Galla Club Championships are on for 2022

The Doutta Galla Club Championships are on for again 2022 and entries are now open.

Matches are played during November with all of the finals being held on Saturday 3rd December 2022, the same day of the Christmas Party.

The Club is looking to hold the following Events, based on numbers:

  • Mens Open Singles (All Ages)
  • Ladies Open Singles (All Ages)
  • Mens Graded Singles
  • Ladies Graded Singles
  • Mens Graded Doubles
  • Ladies Graded Doubles
  • Mixed Graded Doubles
  • Junior Boys Singles (Under 18)
  • Junior Girls Singles (Under 18)
  • Junior Boys Doubles
  • Junior Unisex Singles (C and D Grade)
  • Junior Round Robin (C and D Grade)

Graded Events will have handicap points applied to stronger players to even up matches and make for interesting games. The format of Events will be determined upon the number of entries.

Entry fees are proposed as:

  • $15 per Singles entry and $15 per Doubles pair entry.
  • For the Junior Round Robin $5 per player

All fees go towards providing Balls, Trophies and Prizes etc.

To register your interest, please complete the Online form available below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKuisopDfNdNi92fVdTJAGsatWImmhaY1YLf-rSELINg8LXw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Entries Close on Friday 28th October 2022. The Schedule will be set once entries are finalised.

For all of the Details please visit the Doutta Galla Club Championships 2022 Mini Site.

If you have any questions please contact the Club.

Christmas Party is booked for Saturday 3rd December 2022

The Doutta Galla Christmas Party is booked in on Saturday 3rd December at the Club from 6pm onwards.

Come down and catch up with everyone at the Club as it’s been a long two years and meet the Committee.

A Barbeque and some drinks will be provided. BYO anything else, such as salads or desserts.

The Club will be presenting the Awards from the year including the Club Championships. Prizes and a raffle will be offered.

All Members and Guests are welcome.