Tennis Seniors New South Wales P.O. Box 4803, North Rocks, NSW, 2151

Phone: 61 2 9624 7075 Website: www.tennisseniors.org.au/nsw

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President: Mick Bruton Secretary: Robyn Castle Treasurer: Arthur Olsen

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Editor: Robyn Castle - Email: tennisseniorsnsw@bigpond.com Deadline for next Vetscore - August 5th, 2013

Newsletter of Tennis Seniors New South Wales. May 2013

PAY FOR PLAY LEVY

As Members would be aware we participated in a Trial Scheme over the past year at the request of Tennis Seniors Australia to determine whether Members preferred to pay a levy each time they played a tournament in lieu of paying membership fees. We also conducted an extensive Survey to gain Members’ opinions on this and received approximately 400 replies with no conclusive result either way. I would like to thank you, the Members and the Sanctioned Senior Tournaments (Clubs) for your support of the Trial and Survey. During the Trial period we have had many meetings with Tennis NSW and Tennis Seniors Australia regarding the need to reduce membership fees to try and attract new members. Members will appreciate the significant savings that we have been able to obtain from these meetings and are now able to pass on to you as a result of the co-operation and negotiations with Jackson Hills from Tennis NSW and Reg Trevaskis from Tennis Seniors Australia. Therefore from July this year we have agreed to revert to a small annual membership fee of $20.00 and regular round robin social tournaments will no longer need to impose a levy. The only Tournaments where a levy will apply are National Ranking Events and

State Championships and this levy is now reduced to $2.00 per player, per event. The savings would not be possible without Tennis Australia’s efforts to increase memberships throughout Australia and also for their financial assistance. Savings to you our Members are: Annual membership fee was $50, now it is $20; Joining fee was $15, now it is NIL; TNSW rego fee was $22, now it is NIL provided you are a Member of TSNSW

With these savings it makes Seniors’ Tennis by far the most affordable sport available. We are also embarking on a recruitment drive for new members, see details elsewhere in “Vetscore” and on our website, www.tennisseniors.org.au/nsw Yours in Tennis MICK BRUTON PRESIDENT TSNSW

Tournament Dates - Tennis Seniors NSW - 2013

Dates R/R or Tournament Contact Phone

May 17-19 Picton Seniors R/Robin Nat 7 Alison Radford 4677 2072 May 17-19 Ts Resort Port Macquarie R/R Te Truong 6584 0144 May 25-26 West Tamworth Seniors Bruce Murden 6765 5575 Please NOTE—Tennis NSW regrets that the tournament scheduled for May 31 has been cancelled June 8-10 Newcastle Mixed Teams Robyn Castle 9624 7075 June 22-23 Lake Macquarie Seniors Nat 7 Keith Williams 0412 157 757 Jun 28-Jul 1 Queensland State Champs ITF #2 Gail Bates 07 3264 3556 July 5-7 Cessnock Seniors Nat 7 Irene Crowley 4938 3190 July 13-14 Manning River, Taree Sean Van Munster 0420 006 169 July 27-28 Werris Creek Seniors R/Robin Gary Cohen 0427 177 025 Aug 2-5 Forster Seniors R/R Nat 6 Bob Gorman 6554 9120 Aug 11 Social Day at Western Suburbs TC, 40 Arthur Street, Ashfield Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles Karen Bindon 9584 1811 Aug 16-18 Muswellbrook Park Seniors Val Angel 0408 436 443 Aug 23-25 Eurobodalla R/R Scott Colbourne 4473 6180 Sep 6-8 West Port Macquarie Mark Rawlingson 0412 834 336 Sep 14-15 Grenfell Seniors Mick Doyle 6343 1494 Sep 21-22 Gunnedah Seniors Duncan McGregor 0439 722 005 Oct 4-7 State Championships ITF #2 Secretary 9624 7075 Eastwood Thornleigh District Courts, Pennant Hills Oct 14-17 Merimbula Nat 6 John Rheinberger 0438 928 516 Oct 19-20 Dubbo Paramount Seniors Glenn Armstrong 0428 536 336 Nov 2-3 Raworth, Hunter Tennis Resort Linda Bullent 0447 800 206 Nov 3-5 Mildura Lawn, Victoria Susan Watts 0427 343 043 Nov 6-7 Mildura Tri-State Neale Price 0409 522 672 Nov 16-17 Bathurst Carillon City Seniors Andrew Mitton 0419 499 467 Dec 6-8 Nelson Bay Seniors Greg Scott 0416 246 111

Tournaments in BOLD are for AUSTRALIAN RANKING points

Social Day on August 11 - Please phone Karen by Friday August 9

PLEASE NOTE: Details for some tournaments have changed since the first printing of the Calendar for 2013. Please check contacts etc.

NB: Merimbula’s National Ranking Tournament #6 (not ITF) will be held October 14 - 17, not as advertised originally, due to the Public Holiday on October 7.

2013 ITF World Championships

Held at Club Ali Bey, March 18 - 31

T eams played from March 18 - 23, and the Aussies were challenged by very

strong opposition. The best Australian result was to win Bronze in the Maureen Connolly Cup (W55). Other teams played hard – but were unfortunately denied a place in the winners’ circle. Some teams lost only one match, but were relegated to the lower placings in the playoffs. All players benefitted from their experiences, with many matches lasting several hours on the clay courts in Antalya at Club Ali Bey. SA’s Martin Richards who captained the Tony Trabert Cup team (M40), was kept on court for many hours two days running – a severe test to his stamina! Thankfully Marty emerged unscathed, and the team came in a creditable 6

th place.

Martin’s winning average was 80%. Some teams lost only ONE match, but because of seedings, they were relegated to the lower playoffs with no chance of making the final four. Others were able to make a good account of themselves and secured 5

th

place out of more than twenty teams. These were the Fred Perry (M50) and the Austria Cup (M55) teams in groups of 26 and 23 respectively. Both had 2-0 wins to finish the week on a high. The 50s, captained by NSW’s Manuel Radic, had 4 wins from 5 matches, their only loss to a strong Spanish team. They sealed 5

th place

with a 2-1 win over Germany on Friday and Great Britain

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2-0 on Saturday. The 55s, which included our own Gary Thoroughgood, won all but one match, to the eventual winners, Great Britain, who knocked off the top seeds USA in the Final. Our other two Men’s teams, the 35s and 45s were not disgraced, in coming 11

th and

15th respectively. The 35s

actually defeated the #4 seeds (USA) in the Italia Cup – which was won by Spain against their 2012 nemesis France. The Dubler Cup boys won 4 and lost 2 matches for an average of 62%. Three of them including Greg Westwood (NSW) averaged 67% personally. Their last match was a 2-0 win over Romania. Our Women’s teams fought hard, mostly winning more rubbers than they lost – so they can stand tall. The 55s were seeded #4, which meant they faced #1 seeds USA in the semi. On Saturday they played France, with Suzy Ellis going down in a titanic struggle in 3 sets, but then Ros Balodis had a convincing 6-love, 6-love, followed by a straight sets win in the Doubles decider, 62 61 to Wendy Harrison and Helen Shea. Losing only 1 match the team average was 71%.Our Bueno Cup team (50s), led by NSW’s Brenda Foster, lost the playoff to Spain, finishing 7

th

out of 22 teams, after a creditable effort against Italy 1-2, who won the Bronze. USA beat France for the Gold medal. Our 45s, playing in the Margaret Court Cup finished in position 9 from 15, ahead of

Gt Britain who were seeded #4. Two NSW players Narelle Follington and Di Cassel featured in this team, with Di having a good record in Doubles play, sealing their two wins on Thursday and Friday with Julie Dybendahl in the deciders. The team had 2-1 wins against NED and SWE to end on a winning note. Our youngsters in the 35s (Suzanne Lenglen Cup) can be very pleased with their performances, winning more than they lost. In their match against the Silver medallists, France they went down in Singles but gave a good account of themselves in Doubles 4-6 5-7. It could have gone either way! That was NSW’s Jo Walter playing with Karen Kleverlaan (VIC). Jo’s efforts in Teams’ week contributed to her #3 seeding in the Singles and Doubles. She played with SA’s Adam Alessandrini in the Mixed, and they were seeded #2.

The Individuals were played from Sunday March 24 - 31.

Robyn Castle

May 2013

3 May 2013

AUSTRALIANS in Semi Finals and Finals (bold) WS55 [SF] R Balodis [4] (AUS) bt C Nicholls [2] (USA) 75 61; [F] D Barker [1] (USA) b R Balodis [4] (AUS) 61 61 MD55 [SF] M Tammen D Waldman (USA) [7]bt A Rae G Thoroughgood (AUS)[3] 64 62 [F] W Cash M Vines (USA) [2] bt M Tammen D Waldman (USA) [7] 64 63 WS50 [SF] I Gutmann-Resch[1](AUT) bt K Douglas (AUS) 67 26; S Bozzano (ITA) bt N Raftery (AUS) 36 61 62; [F] I Gutmann-Resch [1] (AUT)bt S Bozzano (ITA) 62 62 WD50 [SF] B Foster H Webb [5] (AUS) bt M Dailey (USA) C de Bruin [4] (GER) 63 61; R Balodis L Swaysland [2] (AUS) bt N Raftery K Douglas (AUS) 64 62; [F] R Balodis L Swaysland [2] (AUS) bt B Foster H Webb [5] (AUS) 61 61 XD50 [SF] B Foster (AUS) C Hearn (GBR) [4] bt N Raftery (AUS) M Warwick (AUS) 61 63; M Dailey K White (USA) bt L Swaysland S Arms (AUS) 62 36 11-9; [F] B Foster (AUS) C Hearn (GBR) bt M Dailey K White (USA) 46 62 10-8 MD50 [SF] S Arms (AUS) K Pansy(BEL) [1] bt U Betz B Richardt (GER) 62 46 10-4; C Hearn (GBR) N Hervet [3] (FRA) bt P Smith K White 16 62 10-5; [F] C Hearn (GBR) J Hervet [3] (FRA) bt S Arms (AUS) K Pansy(BEL) [1] 46 63 10-7 MD45 [SF] M Brix (GER) S Works (USA) bt S Casey C O’Mara (AUS) [6] 75 63 XD35 [SF] K Kleverlaan C O’Mara (AUS) bt C Blouin S Duncan (USA) 46 75 10-4; A Zweck M Mueller (GER) bt J Walter A Alessandrini (AUS)[2] 26 75 10-6; [F] A Zweck M Mueller

(GER) bt K Kleverlaan C O’Mara (AUS) 64 64

2013 ITF World Individual Championships

RESULTS

A fter a fun filled two weeks at Ali Bey, six keen Aussies went to Llafranc Spain to play a Grade 2 tournament. Players were Chris O’Mara, Karen Pearce (QLD), Greg Westwood and myself (NSW), Wendy Harrison, Sue Thomas (VIC); we six became seven when we arrived as Wayne Cowley (VIC) met us there. Llafranc was very beautiful, with lovely people but the weather was extremely cold. The locals kept telling us

‘it's not normally like this’ .......we are still not sure if we should believe them however the day after the tournament finished the weather was sunny and warm. All the Aussies did well as we were in numerous finals. Chris and Greg made mince meat of both a German pair in the semi and a Spanish pair in the final. Of the three pairs in the Mixed, we had one win apiece, with Greg and I winners as we had a straight sets win over Chris and Wendy and a three-set match against the Belgian pair. All three matches displayed fantastic tennis. We had a great week, cheering for the Aussies each time they played. We also enlisted Juan and Gaby Los Santos as honorary Aussies as they travelled with us to Llafranc and supported us well.

Results

Chris O’Mara Winner 45MS and 45MD with Greg Westwood and Runner-up in 45XD with Wendy Harrison. Greg Westwood Winner 45MD with C O’Mara and Winner 45XD with Di Cassel Wayne Cowley Winner 60MS and 60MD; Karen Pearce Runner up 45WS; Winner 45WD with Di Cassel Wendy Harrison Winner 55WS and Runner up in 55WD with Sue Thomas, Runner-up in 45XD with C O’Mara; Sue Thomas Runner-up 55WD; Di Cassel Winner 45WD with Karen Pearce and 45XD with Greg Westwood

…….Di Cassel

Robyn’s Moat How about this? During the

tournament in Ulladulla this year a

report came through that there had

been a severe storm in the vicinity.

Lightning struck a farm some

distance away, and killed a prize

bull! Plus 3 cows in the same

paddock. Pity the poor farmer.

We have heard of tennis players

switching to Golf, but what about

Croquet? Lesley Easton, of Port

Macquarie has found a niche in this

game, and has travelled the country.

She played in the Masters Games in

Adelaide, winning both Singles and

Doubles. Her friends from ACT,

Wilma and Brian Bingley had a

game with “home-made” mallets at

Bookham, but Lesley was not

impressed with the quality of their

equipment; Lesley plays with a

“gold embossed” mallet!

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Congratulations to those young “Seniors” returning from Club Ali Bey,

Turkey and Llafranc, Spain. There were some great results, with many of

them performing a “personal best”. Di Cassel wrote a report from Spain

where there were 7 Australians competing, plus 2 honorary Aussies from

Malaysia, Juan and Gaby Los Santos. (See below)

So sorry to report that Peg Hoysted lost her 87-year-old sister recently.

Peg has been very appreciative of all the kind expressions of sympathy

and beautiful flowers from friends in Tennis Seniors. Peg said that the

service at Palmdale was a beautiful celebration of her life, with an 11 year

-old great grand-daughter speaking most eloquently.

ACT’s celebrations for their Centenary include the award of

“Sportswoman of all time” – and guess who was selected? She has

represented Australia in Squash and Hockey in the 60s and 70s, and has

since turned her hand to Senior tennis where she has won World titles as

well. A quote from the April issue of “The Senior” by Chief Minister

Katy Gallagher: “Heather McKay is a role model for the highest

achievement by women in sports…” Heather was chosen from a list of

Australia’s top 100 sportswomen of all time. Anyone who has met

Heather will attest to her friendliness and congenial personality – and it’s

great to have the opportunity to witness such exceptional ability, talent

and humility in one whose achievements are so remarkable.

Cheerio Corner

May 2013

New Grandparents’ Honour Roll

Our Treasurer Arthur Olsen has joined the ranks! His daughter Lori and her husband Chris have presented him with a bouncing 4Kg baby boy, Matthew David Abell.

Aussie Successes in Llafranc, Spain

Welcome,to all these

New Members! Bruce Bagley 0413 040 537

Roger Sanvansan 0403 157 959

Anne Wallis 0431 895 788

Carol Wood 0450 447 397

Dianne Pembroke 0407 322 250

Justin Wood 0411 519 576

TSA will present its National Teams’ and Individual Championships next year in the delightful Capital city of Hobart.

The Teams will be from January 12 – 17, followed by the Individuals

January 19 – 24. Check out the poster on www.tennisseniors.org.au

Encourage others to get some friends to join us, and maybe put in their own team! Hobart is such a beautiful place, and has mostly

mild temperatures in January!

Teams are grouped as follows: 35-49 years; 50-59; 60-69; 70+ 75+ in both Men’s and Women’s. If there is demand for 80+ they will be catered for as well! The format for teams is explained on TSNSW

website www.tennisseniors.org.au/nsw

The venues are sensational with mostly water views, and the tournament will be coordinated from the Domain Tennis Centre.

Accommodation will be at a premium, so book soon! Super special

deal at the University of Tasmania - contact UTAS via the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre: 1800 990 440

Australian National Championships -

Hobart 2014

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Renewals for 2013-2014 are due NOW. Membership until June 30, 2014 will be $20, payable by Direct Deposit, Cheque, Money Order or Cash to the

Treasurer, Arthur Olsen. Please find an invoice enclosed with this newsletter.

Our account details are on the form. It is IMPERATIVE to identify your payment with your name, date of birth

or Tennis ID.

Tennis NSW registration will be FREE to individuals, as your Association or Club must submit your name when

they send their affiliation fees to Tennis NSW. All our members will be covered by the Personal Injury

Insurance offered by Tennis NSW, for injuries sustained either while playing in or travelling to/from a tennis

event.

S unday May 26 finds all the practice courts in action, for three

days until Wednesday 29 when the tournament is launched.

After play on Thursday, the “Welcome Party” will be on!

Fiji – style.

Semi-finals follow on Saturday June 1 with finals on Sunday 2nd.

Hopefully all will be completed by around 3pm when a Presentation

Ceremony will begin. Drinks and nibbles will follow at around 4, with

talk of next year’s tournament.

Find the entry form on www.tennisseniors.org.au/nsw in

“Tournament Entries”

Fiji Open Tennis

May 26 to June 2, 2013

Membership Renewal

May 2013

I joined the Vets

in 1996 after a

friend suggested

it might be a

good thing to

do. At the time I

did not know

what this

organisation

was all about

except that there

was a social

tennis event held each month in Sydney.

Attending these social events I came

across many players I had not seen for

about 25 years.

It took till 1998 when I played in my

first Australian Vets Carnival in Albury/

Wodonga to discover what the Vets was

all about. Since then I have played in the

last 16 Carnivals held all around

I am one of the

new-starters on

the Committee

and joined after

thinking for

some time that

perhaps I should

try to contribute

to the ‘running

of the show’ as

I have enjoyed

the benefits of the organisation for many

years. A little nudge from Robyn helped

with that decision. Experience gained

from being on the Committee of the

Southern Districts Tennis Association

for ten years has been helpful in

understanding the organisational side of

the Committee work and has impressed

on me the importance of having people

willing to put in time to make the

organisation successful.

I play in as many weekend events as I

can “take the Friday off work” to get

away to, and I try to make it to a more

distant tournament once a year, in

Mildura. I think the Annual National

Teams’ week is the most fun, social (and

exhausting) event on the tennis calendar

and encourage every tennis player to

participate, particularly the new

members to Seniors. Some of my

dearest continuing friendships were

made at my first National Teams’ week.

Maureen Bartels

I have been on the executive of North

Western Tennis Association as a

Committee person for a number of

years and the last five years as a Vice

President. I have managed and run the

District Championships for 3 years ,

competing in tournaments in Australia

and also ITF World Seniors for the

past 22 years. In my younger days,

under the watchful eye of my father, I

competed internationally - playing in

Grand Slam Tournaments, reaching

the semi –final of the French Women’s

Doubles, with my sister Gail and ¼

finals in Wimbledon & Australian

Women’s

Doubles.

I have run a

tennis

business,

worked as a

Secretary in

the

Insurance

Industry

and also

Secretary to

the

Managing Director of a computer

Software Company. I am currently on

the Committee of Longueville Tennis

Club and Tennis Seniors NSW and my

duties include those of a State and

National Tennis Selector. I will soon

represent Australia at the ITF World

Seniors’ Championships, for the

twenty third time, since winning my

first title, the 40WD in Barcelona in

1993.

Carol Campling

I was introduced to Seniors tennis by

my old school mate Ernie Young &

started at the Nationals on the Gold

Coast in 2010 where I met & played

singles against Dennis Kronk & we

soon formed a doubles combination.

Dennis played very little doubles in

Toowoomba and I had played little

singles so we were able to learn from

each other. I play 10-12 National,

State and Country tournaments each

year generally playing doubles with

Dennis and mixed with Sara Goddard,

May Howard, Wendy Gilchrist & Ros

Hand depending on the location.

I am a Civil Engineer still working

part time and grew up playing soccer,

cricket, golf and athletics. I took up

tennis after quitting soccer at age 42

and currently captain a Men’s

Saturday Badge team at Love 'n'

Deuce in 1.3 and am the Club Captain

at Hunters Hill grasscourt club.

Having worked in many parts of

Australia I love getting around the

states to as many of the stronger

tournaments as possible. My basic aim

in tennis and every other sport I've

played is to

compete

against the best

competitors I

can find.

Graeme Sticka

Meet your Committee Members….

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Australia and enjoying success in

teams and individual events.

At other times I’ve played in up to 9

Country and NRT tournaments, State,

National and World Championships

each year and am currently ranked one

in Australia and 8 in the World in my

age group. I have been selected to

represent Australia on eight occasions

at World Championships since 2003,

captaining the winning Jack Crawford

Cup Team in New Zealand in 2007

and a member of the winning Team in

2009.

I have been a member of the TSNSW

Committee of Management since 2009

the last two years as Vice President.

Previous Tennis administration has

included;

Secretary, Strathfield District TA

Delegate, NSW Hardcourt TA

Committee, Bulli and District TA

Committee, Fairy Meadow Tennis

Club

Delegate, Wollongong TA

I am a playing member of:

Strathfield District TA; Western

Suburbs TA; Auburn Lidcombe TA;

Parramatta Granville TA; North

Western TA; Sydenham Bankstown

TA; Eastwood Thornleigh TA; West

Tamworth TA; Bulli District TA;

Wollongong TA

Badge member of: Pratten Park Club;

Strathfield Rec Club; Cheltenham Rec

Club.

Ian King May 2013

I joined Tennis

Vets, as it used

to be called, in

1992 and

played in my

first Australian

Teams’ event

in Canberra in

1995. I have

now played 19

consecutively

since then and

have even had the pleasure of being a

member of several winning teams.

I somehow found the time to play in 23

tournaments one year and nearly 20 in

several other years which enabled me to

meet many of my tennis friends and

tournament directors from all around the

state.

After retiring from full time

employment in 2002, most of which had

been spent as a professional engineer, I

joined the committee in 2003 as a

means of helping other new and not so

new members enjoy the Tennis Seniors

scene as much as I have.

In 2004 I was talked into nominating for

Treasurer by the Secretary at that time

and have held that position in addition

to that of Men's team selector ever

since. Arthur Olsen

I joined Tennis

Seniors in

2001. I try to

play several

tournaments a

year with the

highlight being

the Australian

teams’ event

and Newcastle

Mixed teams in

June... played

ITF Worlds’ in 2001 in Miami Florida. I

became a committee member approx. 5

years ago. I am manager/coach of Dural

Tennis Centre.

Craig Edwards

20 years ago I played my 1st Seniors Tournament at Gloucester after a break from Tennis for 25 years and since then have played in all the Team Carnivals in January each year. I try to play in as many country events as possible, and consider myself fortunate to have met many new friends in the process, as well as renewing old friendships. There are several strong social groups around and I am very lucky to have the opportunity to play with them 3-4 times a week. Tennis is a sport that can be played at any age and I have renewed acquaintances that go back over 50 years. As President of TSNSW it gives me a chance to meet many new people and also allows me to give a little back to Tennis Seniors of which I have appreciated being a member for all these years.

Mick Bruton

Franklin Road Tennis Centre is my

home court, and I have been a member

of Tennis

Seniors since

1989. For many

years I was the

President of

Tennis NSW,

but am now

free to assist in

the Tennis

Seniors

Committee. I

have enjoyed

playing many seniors’ events including

the Mixed Teams at Newcastle and the

National Teams’ event in January.

John Whittaker

Joined in 1989, but knew nothing of

what “Vets” was all about, so I waited

until 1991 to play my first Australian

Teams’ Championships in Newcastle. I

played every year until 2012, when I

was on doctor’s orders to stay in

Sydney. What fantastic experiences

they all were! I also loved going to

many weekend Country tournaments,

meeting lots of lovely people and

having great fun!

I became Vetscore editor in 1996, and

was elected onto the General

Committee in 2001. I have enjoyed the

role of Secretary since 2009.

Through my friendships in Tennis

Seniors, and my No. 1 man Arthur

Olsen, I have managed to survive some

pretty stressful treatment for Multiple

Myeloma (cancer in the blood – due to

malfunctioning plasma cells). I am

looking forward to a cruise to Norway

and then across the Baltic to St

Petersburg with Arthur, calling in to

Houston on the

way home to

catch up with

my sister

Nanette, to help

her to celebrate

her “Sixtieth”.

Robyn Castle

wonderful people from all over Australia and this year, I played in Perth and was selected to play for Australia in Turkey. What an exciting opportunity this was – and to travel with my friend Narelle Follington who has really made it fun to be involved! I am in my second year on the committee, and have been happy to offer my services as a state selector.

Jo Walter

Just before yet another “retirement” from tennis when aged 35, I joined Tennis Seniors at the encouragement of Stephanie Asprey. We

played together in the National Senior Championships at Miami QLD. I have

been really happy to meet many

Joined in 1993 - Was elected as

Treasurer for two years prior to Arthur

and left Committee to assist in

managing Strathfield Recreation Club

after its insolvency was made public.

Helped Mick Parslow and others to get

it to a profitable state again. Have

played in many seniors tournaments in

NSW but only had first game in teams

during Perth in 2012. Won State

60MD doubles

with Geoff

Walsh in 2011

and 2012. Won

Over 60's

singles in 2012

at Ulladulla,

Gloucester and

Forster. Have

run Nelson Bay

Seniors for past

4 years. I am

also a member of the tennis committee

at Neutral Bay Tennis Club.

Greg Scott

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The following is an extract from the Executive Update by Reg Trevaskis…see the entire document on www.tennisseniors.org.au World Championships

The results of our participation in the Seniors World Champs in Turkey have been documented on our

website, but all of our teams performed admirably with our best performance coming from the Womens 55’s who finished 3

rd from 16 teams. In the Individuals, congratulations to Ros Balodis and Leanne Swaysland who won

the Women’s 50 doubles in an all Australian final, and Brenda Foster who won the 50 mixed with a partner from Great Britain.

Closing dates for the Seniors teams in 2014 will be 11th October. Originally we had set the closing date for

Super Seniors 2014 as the 25th April, but in view of the comments above regarding airfares etc. we have now

revised that date to the 14th

March after the Claycourts .

We are very interested in bidding to host a World event in either 2015 or 2016 when the revised 3 section

format is in place. A possibility we are considering is the Young Seniors at Melbourne Park, and this is being discussed with TA.

Regarding uniforms, TA are currently in negotiations with a new supplier for uniforms for all Australian teams,

and we will have input on the design for Seniors when the contract is finalised. There is a strong possibility that green shorts for the men, and green skorts for the ladies, will be made available for Super Seniors this year. Gail Bates has done a very interesting record on players’ participation in World team events as an Australian representative. The player who has represented Australia more than any other is Carol Campling – 22 times including 6 as Cup winners. Well done Carol!! Amongst the men, the “leader” is Andrew Rae with 21 caps (including 7 wins). Others of note are Bob Howes and Bob McCarthy with 20, and Peter Froelich with 18.

IPIN is here to stay!

THE INTERNATIONAL PLAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (IPIN) 2012-2013

If players registered with the ITF between mid May and the 31st October, 2011 the IPIN was FREE for the 2012 year. Players who registered from the 1st November paid $US20 for the 2012 year. Renewal for 2013 is $US20. The ITF released the following information for players in ITF events: From November 2012, players registering for IPIN membership valid for the 2013 season will pay US$20.00; Any player competing in only one ITF Seniors Circuit tournament in 2012, either singles or doubles/mixed doubles, will not be charged for their IPIN membership in 2013. 2013 ITF Worlds:

· Seniors – Antalya, Turkey Teams: 18-23 March; Individuals: 24-31 March

· Super Seniors – Prostejov, Czech Republic and Poertschach, Austria Teams: 9-14 September; Individuals 15-22 September

2014 ITF Worlds:

· Seniors – Palm Beach Gardens, Florida USA Teams: 21-26 April; Individuals: 27 Apr – 4 May

· Super Seniors – Antalya, Turkey Teams: 13-18 October; Individuals 19-26 October

From 2015, the World Championships will be split into three categories: Young Seniors 35-45 Seniors 50-60 Super Seniors 65-85

Executive Update from TSA

8 May 2013

Inter Club Matches add value to Tennis Seniors’ NSW Membership

The Committee of Tennis Seniors’ NSW has been looking at ways to encourage more social groups of

tennis players within the tennis fraternity to organize “friendly” tennis days with other like minded

Clubs. In pursuance of this objective, Committee Members Graeme Sticka and Greg Scott (who are both

members of the Northbridge Tennis Club on Sydney’s lower north shore) approached the Club, as well

as Tennis Seniors’ NSW President Mick Bruton (from The Hills Seniors’ Social Tennis Group at Dural)

with an idea to have a “friendly” match.

As a result, on 9 April 2013, a great social day of tennis was held at

the Northbridge Club, whereby twelve players from each side were

paired up and played a format which provided for each pair to play

each pair in the opposing team. Sets of 8 games with short deuces

ensured that play was continuous and robust.

The Northbridge Club to its credit got right behind the concept and

not only provided the courts, balls, and some liquid refreshments, but

also organized several of its “non-playing” members to assist the

home team members in supplying lunch for the visitors.

Whilst rain threatened throughout the morning, several sets were

completed prior to a shower which halted play, whereupon it was

decided to bring lunch forward. Following lunch, tennis resumed much to the joy of those who had not

over indulged in the food and accompanying beverages.

Following the event, Tennis Seniors NSW President Mick Bruton commented on the great spirit of

goodwill that was generated through the conduct of the day. “This is what Seniors’ tennis is all about”,

he said. “Wouldn’t it be great if groups of seniors that play amongst themselves each week would get

involved in organizing such days with groups in other localities. It would certainly add value to tennis

within Tennis Seniors and help to encourage players to enjoy the company of others with whom they

don’t normally get to associate”, he concluded.

Both Clubs that participated have indicated a determination to make the day an annual event. In

addition, to also use the experience of the day to seek out other groups who would like to play a similar

format at some mutually agreeable time throughout the year. Twenty six players and ex-players ended

up arriving for lunch and many “tall tales and true from the legendary past” were traded over a glass or

two. Pictured are the two teams which made up the day, as well as some individual groups of players

photographed before their sets.

Any tennis Seniors’ groups that would like assistance in organizing a similar day should contact Tennis

Seniors’ NSW through its Secretary, Robyn Castle. A member of the Committee will then be appointed

to assist your group in making it happen.

Greg Scott

Northbridge vs Hills’ Seniors

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(L to R) Ian Fisher, Greg Scott, John

Whittaker and Mick Bruton.

MOTIVATE A FRIEND WIN A WILSON RAQUET AND BAG

As part of our new membership drive you will be

allocated 1 free ticket for every new member that you

get to join TSNSW. Membership is free for the first

year and then it is only $20 per year so talk to your

friends and fellow players and encourage them to join.

At the end of December we will draw out a lucky ticket

for a new Wilson Racquet and also the person who

joins up the most new members will receive a new

Wilson bag. Remember members do not have to play

at a high standard of Tennis to join and Social players

are encouraged to become members.

(L to R) Graeme Sticka, Bruce Luckie,

Noel Flanagan and Ken Solomons.

“ G l o u c e s t e r g l o w s ” w a s t h e

pronouncement of one of the 125

players that competed in the Annual

Gloucester Seniors Tournament on the

weekend. And glow it certainly did.

Over 300 matches were decided in

perfect Autumn conditions. The natural

beauty of the area and the friendliness of

the local people bowled over the

visitors.

Local players Brett Ashton, Tom Power

and Paul Kellehear were in fine

company with the best of Tennis Seniors

players entering the event. NSW

Champion, Chris Gillis from Manly had

a convincing win in the 35-40 Men’s

Singles overcoming an exceptional field

including Peter Doohan from Nelson

Bay who was forced to retired due to

injury.

Natasha Melville from Sydney took out

the 35-40 Women’s Singles, conceding

only one game through the entire event.

Gloucester District Tennis Association

Life Member, Margaret Wayte,

displayed her exceptional tennis skills

and took out the 60 Ladies Doubles

with her regular partner Mary Gordon.

The tennis played was exceptional,

lending itself to a style and grace that

has disappeared from the international

Grand Slam and ATP tournaments.

The Committee is very grateful to

everyone who donated cakes and

slices to the Club for the duration of

the event, and to those who donated

the delicious desserts served to the

players on Saturday night during the

dinner hosted at the clubhouse. The

feedback was very positive.

Thanks also to the volunteers who

worked tirelessly in the kitchen and

canteen, especially Merilyn Relf,

Lorraine Adams, Di Montague, Chris

Pearson and their teams. As always,

Neville Holstein, Kevin Ninness and

Brett Ashton had the courts looking

great and playing beautifully.

Lorraine Forbes, as always ran a

professional and organised event from

the tournament office.

Of course these events cannot happen

without the help of generous sponsors,

Darrel’s Gourmet Butchery (thanks for

the delicious roasts on Saturday night),

Zac’s Glass, Adam’s Upholstery,

Whispering Beauty, Gloucester

Soldiers Club, Townsend Electrical

and Gloucester Bowling Club.

Ruth Johnson.

A great job on the entries, draws and

results was done by Ruth, who also

found time to take some interesting

photos, including some great action

shots. Sincere thanks to all the

Gloucester folks for another

memorable tournament! RC

Gloucester Glows - April 26, 27, 28

May 2013 10

From Top left Clockwise:

Margaret Wayte;

Dinner at the Clubhouse;

Kath Willis;

Melissa McKay and Heather McPhee

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C ougars’ Fundraiser

Tournament at Easter in

Newcastle was again a huge

success – both tennis-wise

and socially. The funds raised were once

again near the $10,000 mark, and Frank

Kitcher is proud to announce that the

progressive total is now almost $70,000

for the Cancer Council, over the 7 years

he has been running it. Frank is most

appreciative of the support from

Newcastle businesses, Politis

Investments in particular, who have

been extremely generous throughout.

This year 135 players participated -

including some 18-35s who were

especially invited to participate for the

first time. They were welcomed by

those who played against them. We can

call these youngsters “juniors” who

were aged 18 to 35. The experiment

worked well, and many of them vowed

to come back again next year, especially

since some of them will soon be turning

35, and can join Tennis Seniors

officially! This may be a positive step to

arrest our declining numbers and

accelerate an increase that will allow us

to appeal to sponsors in the future.

From Craig Edwards:” it was quite

strong and even grouping in Div 1,

with no weak pairs...I did enjoy

playing the younger ones, it made the

game a lot more solid. I like the idea of

bringing the younger ones in to boost

numbers ‘n’ strength and give them a

taste of the social side of seniors’

tennis... the younger ones had a good

attitude on the court.. overall a fun and

enjoyable weekend of good tennis.”

Kerri Summerhayes commented: “it

was great to have a Ladies’ Singles

event actually run and the standard

was quite high. I never mind if the age

groups need to be combined to allow

an event to run.

The Doubles was a good standard with

all pairs being capable players. I

didn't play any juniors but would not

mind if juniors were needed to fill the

draw. This was a well-run weekend

with very friendly committee and

players.”

Kaye Nealon’s words: “Good Friday,

the Men’s & Ladies singles were

played. Stef Asprey travelled up for

the day and won. My sister Kerri was

Runner Up. The 10.30am start was

helpful for people who want to leave

home that morning, saving a night’s

accommodation costs. Dean

Robertson won his group in the Men’s,

with Antony Hook Runner Up.

This year I only played Sat & Sun

afternoon. All the events were well

supported though, and Kerri & I won

the Doubles. It’s great to see that

most of the original Newcastle players,

from 4 or 5 years ago still

compete . (Stephanie Bowler was

making a comeback.) Dean and I

came third in the mixed after having 4

or 5 really enjoyable sets.

There were raffles etc during the 3

days, lots of local items being donated

and at the final presentation Frank

said that overall, including other fund

raising during the year, $10,000.00

was raised for Cancer

research. Loretta, Carol and Neville

all gave a helping hand which was

much appreciated by players and

committee alike.

We travelled home on the Monday so

once again it’s perfect for all of us, we

could beat the traffic.

Perfect weather too!”

Newcastle Easter Fundraiser

Attention all players!

Tennis Officials Australia is

Concerned about the increase in

“Foot Faulting”

Referees have been asked

to seek cooperation from players to ensure

that the issue does not occur.

Tennis Seniors NSW

Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

Executive:

President Mick Bruton Phone: .......................................................... 9679 0355 Mobile: ..................................................... 0416 219 656

Vice President Ian King Phone...................................................... 4283 3617 Mobile: ............................................... 0416 036 815

Secretary Robyn Castle Phone: .......................................................... 9624 7075 Fax: ............................................................... 9838 9236 Mobile: .................................................... 0400 38 9234 E-mail: ........... tennisseniorsnsw@bigpond.com

Treasurer Arthur Olsen - Men’s Team Results Recorder

Phone: .......................................................... 9816 4196 Mobile: .................................................... 0400 525 591

Committee:

Maureen Bartels Mobile: ................................... 0418 487 656

Carol Campling Mobile: ................................... 0401 057 866

Craig Edwards Phone ......................................... 9629 1197

Greg Scott Mobile .................................... 0416 246 111

Graeme Sticka Phone ......................................... 9713 5597 Mobile .................................... 0418 402 415

Jo Walter Mobile: ................................... 0416 260 274

John Whittaker Phone ......................................... 9680 2090

State Selectors

Men Arthur Olsen .............................. 9816 4196 Craig Bullivant ............................ 9629 8525 Mick Bruton ........................... 0416 219 656

Women Carol Campling .......................... 8065 9647 Jo Walter ............................... 0416 260 274 Margaret Wayte .......................... 6557 6481

National Selectors Narelle Follington .............................. 6762 3239 Carol Campling ................................ 8065 9647

Brenda Foster ............................. 6931 1161

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