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

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

Email: tennisseniorsnsw@bigpond.com Print Post Approved PP229550 / 00003

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

ABN 50 206 056 964

Editor: Robyn Castle - Email: tennisseniorsnsw@bigpond.com Deadline for next Vetscore - November 9th, 2013

Newsletter of Tennis Seniors New South Wales. August 2013

H i Members! This year has been very busy with our main focus on our membership drive which has

produced outstanding results with 272 new members to date. On behalf of our Committee we welcome all our new members into our Association. We are programming new Tournaments and Social days to cater for all new and old members, so please check the website for details and come along and catch up with old friends as well as making new friendships. All players are graded to suit their ability, so it doesn't matter what standard you are, there will be an event to suit you. If any current members have friends that they play with, then encourage them to join as they are automatically covered immediately by TNSW Insurance. Don't forget every time you sign up a new member your name goes into a draw to win a Wilson racquet and bag which will be drawn at our Annual General Meeting. Our State Championships are held on the long week end in October and hopefully all our Representative players will have returned from overseas triumphant and in time to participate. We still require sponsors for our State Titles, so if anyone is interested please get in touch with us. The Teams’ Carnival is in Hobart next January and is creating a lot of interest, so please forward your intention of participating to Robyn our Secretary. All players who have not already formed a team and wish to play will be placed in a team to suit their age and ability. Make the most of the opportunity to play in Hobart as it is only held there every 7 years. All new members please consider this as we would welcome your participation. I would like to wish our Super Seniors the best of luck while overseas, and may they all have a safe and enjoyable trip. Mick Bruton

Rest in Peace… Hilda (Doss) Sherriff, mother of Fred Sherriff , Carol

Campling, and their sister Gail, passed away peacefully on

Friday July 25th in Grafton. Known affectionately as Dossie,

she was aged 93.

Len Pearson, 87, our Founding Secretary/Treasurer

and Life member, father of Graham, Glen (and two

sisters) has been farewelled at a beautiful service on

Tuesday, August 20. Len departed this life on

Wednesday August 14 at Chester Hill. See his

tribute, by Jim Willett on page 5.

Tournament Calendar & Social Days

Dates EVENT Contact Phone

Aug 31-Sep1 City Metro Singles & Dbles DURAL Craig Edwards 0412 185 130 Sep 6-8 West Port Macquarie Mark Rawlingson 0412 834 336 Sep 14-15 Grenfell Seniors R/R Mick Doyle 6343 1494 Sep 21-22 Gunnedah Seniors Duncan McGregor 0439 722 005 Sep 21-22 City Metro Singles, Dbles MEADOWBANK Greg Scott 0416 245 111 Oct 4-7 State Championships ITF #2 Secretary 9624 7075 Eastwood Thornleigh District Courts, Pennant Hills Oct 14-17 Merimbula Nat 6 (Aust Ranking) John Rheinberger 0438 928 516 Oct 19-20 Dubbo Paramount Seniors Glenn Armstrong 0428 536 336 Oct 26-27 City Metropolitan Singles & Dbles Greg Scott 0416 246 111 Nov 2-3 Raworth, Hunter Tennis Resort Linda Bullent 0447 800 206 Nov 3-5 Mildura Lawn, Victoria Susan Watts 0427 343 043 Nov 16-17 Bathurst Carillon City TEAMS’ event Andrew Mitton 0419 499 467 Nov 23-24 City Metropolitan R/R Singles & Doubles Greg Scott 0416 246 111 Sun Dec 1 Marrickville Lawn, Livingstone Road Robyn Castle 0400 389 234 Dec 6-8 Nelson Bay Seniors Greg Scott 0416 246 111

2014

Jan 13 -17 2014 Australian Teams’ Carnival - HOBART Jan 19 - 24 Individual Championships - Enter On-line! ALL entries thru the ITF Seniors IPIN website and payment thru www.92computing.com.au

A NEW innovation in Sydney, in 2013, especially for Singles players! Dural, Meadowbank and Rockdale with another venue to be decided.

SOCIAL days at various venues to encourage our many new members.

Start at 11.00am and play till 4.00pm Thur Sept 26 Pearce Reserve, Kings Langley Robyn Castle 9624 7075 Sun Sep 29 Pearce Reserve ,Kings Langley - Family Fun Day 9624 7075 Sun Oct 13 Neutral Bay Tennis Club - Greg Scott 0414 246 111 Thur Oct 17 Western Suburbs Lawn, Ashfield Karen Bindon 9584 1811 Sun Nov 10 Springwood Challenge! Teams arranged - for a really fun day 9624 7075 Sun Dec 1 Marrickville Lawn, Livingstone Road Robyn Castle 0400 389 234

2014 Tennis Seniors Australian

Championships

HOBART - TASMANIA

Teams’ Event: Monday 13th – Friday 17th January

Individual Events: Sunday 19th – Friday 24th

NSW Team nominations close Monday, October 7, 2013

Encourage some friends to join your team or

submit your name to be placed in a team!

Don’t forget to order your TEAM shirts! Phone Robyn on 9624 7075 asap

Ladies Doubles comb. 120-130 Winners: Zenda Haggarty/Christine Johnson R/Up: Helen Ferris, Betty Leehy Ladies Doubles 55-60 Winners: Alison Newcombe, Myra Renneberg R/Up: Maureen Davis/Sandra Murphy Men’s Doubles 45-55 Winners: Geoff Colton/John Oakey R/Up: Drew Wright/Leon Melville Men’s Doubles 60-70 Winners: Neil Matley/Bernie Breithaupt R/Up: Col Hoade/Graham Manson Mixed Doubles 60-70 (Group 1) Winners: Col Holman/Helen Ferris R/Up: Daniel Bowman/Jo Clarke

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MixedDoubles 60-70 (Group 2) Winners: Alan Walsh/Heather McPhee R/Up: Pauline Yates/Stan Farmer Men’s Singles – 60-70 Winner: Mark Stevens R/Up: Chris Doucas Men’s Doubles Comb.85 /Comb. 130-140 Winners: Leon Melville/Drew Wright R/Up: Des Daniel/Col Holman Ladies Doubles Comb. 120-130 Winners: Sandra Murphy/Maureen Davis R/Up: Sue Buibles/Helen Macduff

T’s Resort, Port Macquarie

May 17 - 19

Please come along to Marrickville Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday December 1.

Voting on a new Constitution will be on the agenda!

Prior to the meeting there will be Social tennis from 11 am - please show your support for Tennis Seniors and make our new members feel welcome.

A barbecue lunch will be supplied, and after the meeting there will be

“Christmas Drinks” at the bar.

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Doubles events will be run similar to QLD Championships, with ONE event each afternoon.

SINGLES - every morning

All Combined events – FRIDAY

Over 40, 50, 60, 70s – SATURDAY

OVER 35, 45, 55, 65, 75s – SUNDAY

All Mixed events - MONDAY

Doubles are scheduled to start at 1.00pm, or earlier on Monday if the players are available.

Please support our Championships – encourage others to play!

Pennant Hills Park Oct 4 - Oct 7

Singles must be entered on TWO websites both the ITF IPIN site and at www.92computing.com.au

by September 18

2013 TSNSW STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

AGM is December 1

Event Winners Runners-Up

35MS James Longa Leigh Holmes 50MS Peter Doohan Ken Solomons 60MS Graeme Sticka Greg Scott 70/75MS Frank McDonald Bob Duffin WS (1) Cathy Benson Anne Rouse WS (2) Kath Willis Lisa Soper (now McGoldrick) American R/R Men’s (1) Ian Bodycote D Wade / S Melita Men’s (2) Dallas Wade Phill Bryant Wmn’s (1) Kim Bullock Margaret Wayte Wmn’s (2) Wilma Bingley M James

35MD C Muul N Carney D Robertson G Banner 45MD G Woodward D Williams J Coutlis S Harris 55MD J Deane N Thomas D Wade F McDonald 70/75MD B Hall B Duffin B Ware B Wallace

35WD (1) M Gordon M Wayte K Moran M Shaw 35WD (2) Y Allison J Girdler K Hanratty C Perks 35WD (3) V Warne M Lions W Bingley J Logan 35WD (4) P Hurst K Willis S Rattray N Wallace

70CXD (1) A & P Crowe C Benson D Rouse 70CXD (2) V Ng C Muul L Soper M Ebbeck 85CXD H Burge S Harris M Wayte L Darcy 100CXD K Willis R Selem D Rowsell B Cashman 70/100CMD A Girdler H Cullum S Puller A Hook 100/120CMD G Mortimer R Morrant D Ash R Anderson 70CWD J Girdler Y Allison L Bullent W Izzard 85CWD M Gordon M Wayte D Roddom C Moore 120CWD M Davis M James C Tyas S Murphy

35XD S Everitt A Hook J Girdler H Cullum 45XD L Holmes T Bailey J Andrews R Morrant

Cessnock once again hosted a successful winter tournament, and were blessed with three fine days after many weekends of cold wet weather. 128 satisfied players enjoyed the running of the events. There were 23 men in Singles events, which have become very popular, with some very close matches. Only 8 ladies contested 2 events. There were quite a few new players and it was good to see the “regulars” who return each year to enjoy the competition. There were unfortunate withdrawals due to winter “bugs” – but both players and visitors who made it vowed to return next year to enjoy the tennis and the hospitality of the Cessnock Club. Cessnock has earned a good reputation under the leadership of Irene Crowley with her faithful band of volunteers.

Cessnock Results, July 6-8

It’s social tennis for the Novices

and Intermediates out there!

Ladies, Men’s and Mixed

opportunities.

Days are scheduled for

Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

Whatever suits you, please let

us know.

These days are to encourage

new members especially, to

come and see how great Senior

tennis is! And it’s 35+

Bring your grown-up kids if you

like, even if they’re not quite

old enough - if they can play

tennis – bring them anyway!

Good for the future!

Contact the person listed and

enjoy more tennis! Make new

friends…..

August 2013

What is

TRI-STATE?

Social tennis

anyone?

A special invite to Novices and Intermediates….. Start at 11.00am and play till 3.00 or 4.00pm Thurs Sept 26 Pearce Reserve, Kings Langley Robyn Castle 9624 7075

Sun Sep 29 Pearce Reserve Kings Langley - Family Fun Day 9624 7075

Sun Oct 13 Neutral Bay Tennis Club Greg Scott 0414 246 111

Thurs Oct 17 Western Suburbs Lawn Karen Bindon 9584 1811

Sun Nov 10 Springwood Challenge! 10 Teams arranged - for a really fun day -

anyone may nominate, phone Robyn 9624 7075

Sun Dec 1 Marrickville Lawn Tennis Club. In conjunction with our AGM at

4.00pm! Names to Robyn 9624 7075

T he Tri-State challenge

has been an annual

event in Mildura,

between the three

states, NSW, VIC and SA,

played immediately after the

knockout tournament which

goes from Sunday to Tuesday in

Melbourne Cup Week.

Over the years there have been

more than enough players to fill

the teams, many of whom were

from the Coach, but there has

been a decline, and it is no

longer possible to have 16 men

and 16 women willing to play.

Sadly, we see this as a sign of

the times!

We are hoping, that with many

new members enlisted, it can

be resurrected in 2014.

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J im Willet’s reflections…. From one Life member to another: “goodbye dear mate, a better friend, no man could ask for.” Jim met Len’s wife Pat, known as Patricia, when she was about 11 years old. He remembers that she used to visit a school friend just a few doors up from his place in Lakemba. That was 75 years ago. During that

time, they became firm friends, as Pat married Len, and was a lifelong friend of a workmate, Jim’s late wife Norma. Jim met Len in his early twenties and their friendship lasted 66 years. In that time they never had a cross word, although in jest they would try to outdo each other in an exchange of “quips” – a battle which Jim admitted, he inevitably lost. Len was known to assess Jim’s ability in Singles, comparing him to Mark Philippoussis. In the same breath he would add, “when you are on your game, no one can beat you – it’s a pity it doesn’t happen too often.” Len was a remarkably good organiser. He was Tournament Director for the National Veterans’ Championships when they were held in Sydney. A mammoth task, considering the number and spread of tennis courts throughout the metropolitan area of Sydney. The National President Major General Bob Hay asserted that this feat of Len’s would never be matched. Len worked alongside Don Rocavert to create the Vets as we know it today – for players who love the game and are over 35. (Back then it was over 40!) The Pearson family operated a business with eventually 7 tennis courts, which started out as 3, plus squash courts and a gym. Much of the foundation work in building the first 3 courts was done by Len, with a “little bit of help” from his friends. Jim tried to teach Len how to handle bricks without cutting your hands to shreds, but he wouldn’t learn and would end up playing tennis with band aids all over his hands! Len Pearson was much loved by Pat, his 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. His loving nature and his dry wit will be sadly missed by them all.

Len Pearson 1926-2013

TOURNAMENTS etc FOR 2014

Attention: Club Secretaries

T ennis Seniors NSW is sending out the Application Form for 2014 tournaments

in the next few days. The applications are due to be sent back to the Secretary

by Friday October 11.

These can be either sent by return email or posted to Tennis Seniors NSW, PO

Box 4803, North Rocks, 2151

Those who have been happy with their annual dates, will most likely be approved, while

if there are any clubs out there who would like to secure a weekend, need to select a

“free” weekend by referring to the 2013 Calendar which is on our website.

We may be able to cater for one or two more tournaments for Teams’ competition - either

for one day or two. It seems to be a popular format, and we encourage Clubs to consider

holding such an event.

Social days are being offered as well, either on Thursdays, Fridays or Sundays! It’s a

great way to introduce new members to Seniors.

Len pictured with his wife Pat,

at the 40th Anniversary dinner

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U nder perfect conditions the Hallidays Point Retirement Village Forster Seniors Tennis Tournament went off without a hitch with both players and volunteers happy with their weekend. Tournament director Bob Gorman was satisfied with his swan

song and he was even able to enjoy some time on court himself, to replace an injured Doug Kessell, playing with the “young” Terry McNaughton, (his runner), and they had a win! Many pools in some age groups allowed very even tennis in the Doubles, after one or two players had easy wins in their Singles groups caused by some rearranging. Close to 300 players enjoyed perfect winter sunshine, and cloudless skies. Excellent viewing from the veranda was noted during the Men’s 35 doubles – “are we at Forster, or is this the Aussie Open?” Not to mention how wonderful it was to see the women out there too, blasting

balls back and forth over the net. One of the Ladies pairs was indeed a “blast from the past” as they were partners when they were Under-14! Robyn R and Helen H, friends since age 12, played in the 60+ and just like old times - they WON! The Forster Tennis Club will be ready with new administrators and volunteers next year and looks forward to seeing many familiar and new faces come to play. SNIPPETS: Who was it that withdrew from the Mixed, and went shopping instead? It would have been cheaper for him to have played tennis! (He spent heaps on new clothes and shouted the ladies lunch.) One lady (Thelma) lost her footing in the second set of her doubles with a new member (Louise) and went sprawling on court 5, tearing a hamstring. Louise didn’t mind almost being “out of the tournament” on her first day. She luckily teamed up with another lady the next day, who had lost her partner in a similar manner, and they took out the winner’s prize. Acknowledgement to June Southwell for the “bones” of this report! RC

Halliday’s Point Retirement Village

Tournament Report

Forster Tennis Club’s “new look” entrance

SINGLES Results – August 2 Event Winners Runners-Up Women’s (1) Kerri Summerhayes Di Cassel

Women’s (1) Cathy Benson Mary Gordon

35MS Greg Westwood Trevor Holt

45MS (1) Patrick Staunton David Rouse

45MS (2) Michael Fitzgerald Owan Ratsoongnoen

55MS Neale McDonald Richard Pembroke

60MS Neil Birks Ian Brown

60MS(2) Ian Tull Garry Buchanan

65MS Lee Taylor (QLD) John Cameron

65MS(2) Wilson McOrist Ron Watts

70MS Don Biddle Frank McDonald

70MS(2) Robert Hall Tony Neville

75MS Ken Taylor Daryl Munday

August 2013

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Craig likes your pink lips, Greg!

Marg has her eyes on the ball!

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Athol Robins, Alan Hubbard, Mark Rawlingson, Jenny

Castle, Annette Murray, Keith Murray, Stephen Thorne,

Narelle Kingham, Edward Kingham, Alwyn Campbell, Troy

Bailey, Lynette Zahra, Jody Brand, Natalie Edwards, Phillip

Stratford, Katja Schneider, Stephen Bassett, Marilyn

Bassett, Ann Willdern, Kathleen O’Neale, Ruth Weatherley,

Donald Minto, Pauline Yates, John Schofield, Peter Wilson,

Andrew Baldry, Lance Thompson, Steve Wilson, Daniel Gain,

Brett Hall, Mark Ternes, John Muras, Nicholas Carney,

Stuart Thompson, Lusiana Nawawi, Regina Schlemmer,

Leanne Serret, Tarnya Gunn, Maureen Cook, Michael Myers,

Megan Myers, Thelma Sallaway, Susan Shiplee, Mervyn

Draper, Fay Turnbull, Ronald Polson, Ruth Dickinson, Robert

Morgan, Alan Hansell, Mark Graham, John Delshurst, Bill

Summerside, Ken Woodward, Elizabeth Campbell, Susan

Huggins, Monique Spiller, Craig Jervis, Garry Hackett, Ross

Nable, Roger Merrell, Karen Casperson. William O’Neil,

Carol Ryan. Christine Russell, Norm Park, Gary Sulter, Noel

Callaghan, Mark Salvaterra, Gail Whitehouse, Chris Muul, Di

Windle, Michael Fitzgerald, Melissa Dolahenty, Brian Clegg,

Brian McKillop, Pierre Mak, Paul Yung, James Seeto, Bev

Stevens (Swindail), Andrea Gustard, James Rowland, Adam

Rowland, Will Yandell, Kevin Golsby, John Lindsay, Ian Rae,

Marcel Svatos, William Papworth, Edith Papworth, Jannifer

Gill, Kerry Gill, James Seymour, Glenn Goodacre, Andrew

Noad, Jason Dossetor, Duncan Adams, Gavin Bigland, Judy

Stephenson, Beverley Hendy, Betty Armstrong, Helen

Triffit, Rhyllis Campbell, Peter Campbell, Christina Carter,

Wendy O’Brien, Max Rankin, Roger Allsop, Darrin Hassett,

Len Hassett, Richard Inch, Geoff Langham, Ilia Rogerson,

Greg Bourke, Anthony Woods, Phil Burne, Sandra Tennant,

Samantha Reid, Richard Mumford, Alistaire Georgeson,

Dianne Heseltine, Roland Lachemann, Vera Lachemann,

Michael Tetteris, Roger Harte, Bernard Carey, Gabriel

Lara, Paul Masterson, Donna Masterson, Greg Gibson,

Stephen Corcoran, Stuart Robinson, Patsy Ann Kentwell,

Geoffrey Booth, Vivienne Dunne, Rhys Davies, Albert Van

Poppel, Jason Clifford, Andrew Crawley..

We welcome these new

members

Seniors’ Tennis A Personal Perspective

for on and off the Courts!

Drew Porter (age 72), Wagga Wagga, NSW

“Companions on the journey..welcoming,

engaging, discerning

and courageous exploring the road less travelled...with humility, integrity

and compassion and finally

stretching physically and

intellectually with enjoyment and enthusiasm!”

Take TIME…

Take time to work,

It is the price of success

Take time to think,

It is the source of power.

Take time to play, it is the

Secret of perpetual youth.

Take time to be friendly,

It is the road to happiness.

Take time to love

and be loved, it is a

Privilege of the gods.

Take time to share, life is

Too short to be selfish.

Take time to laugh,

Laughter is the music

of the soul.

from Drew Porter

Event Winners Runners-Up

Singles

Men’s Anthony Girdler Joakim Ho

Women’s Mary Gordon Judy Logan

35MD G Armstrong T McGuinness A Girdler G Mortimer

45MD D Daniel M Sinclair C Hoade G.Manson

35WD J Clarke S Mitchell H Burge W Izzard

45WD(1) M Gordon L Funnell M Wayte J Cousins

45WD(2) M Foster V Angel M Renneberg M Lions

85CXD G Armstrong J Clarke A.Girdler C.Moore

85CXD(2) B Gorman M Wayte D Daniel D Roddom

85CXD(3) M Sinclair M Foster K Smith S Johnston

45XD T Bailey Laurie Holmes R Morrant J Andrews

85CMD G Armstrong T McGuiness J Coutlis S Harris

125CMD L Collings R Burgess K Smith M Sinclair

85CWD M Gordon M Wayte J Clarke S Mitchell

110CWD A Soper C Hale M Lions S Ayres

Thanks to Garry Potter (Mr. Jolly) who held the only keys to the vacuum cleaner,

and had total control over it! Also to Liz for her help in the kitchen - Carol Daniel

several jobs - Ken Smith and Tony Haney - general help.

Val Angel.

August 2013

Muswellbrook Results

August 16, 17, 18

Players are reminded: If you have played overseas and gained points in an ITF tournament, you must advise Gail Bates at: maxgailbates@bigpond.com otherwise your points will not be added to

your TSA ranking points.

The latest TSA rankings are now available on the TSA website: www.tennisseniors.org.au

P layers are heading off to Europe to compete on the BIG stage for Australia in the ITF World

Teams and Individuals, which start on September 9. New South Wales representatives are:

Kerry Ballard, Kim Blackburne, Carol Campling, Denise Leavens, Helen Ferris, Peg Hoysted,

Dennis Bindon, Mike Pyne, Alan Walsh, Ian King and Bert Barwick.

It is interesting to note that there are SEVEN teams in the Doris Hart Cup for Women 80+

Poertschach in Austria and Prostejov in Czech Republic will share hosting the 2013 Super-Seniors

World Team Championships on 9-14 September while the 2013 Super-Seniors World

Individual Championships will be held solely in Poertschach on 15-22 September.

Austria is hosting the Super-Seniors World Individual competition for the first time

since 2002, while it will be the first time that a Seniors event will take place in the

Czech Republic.

In 2014, Super Seniors will be playing in Antalya, Turkey October 13 - 26. Seniors TBA

2013 ITF World Championships

Austria and the Czech Republic

R affle prizes are

required!

Our President is

the “raffle king”

but he needs donations

from his loyal subjects!!

Can you manage to

squeeze a voucher or a free

service offer from someone

in business?

Dinner Voucher? Free

massage?

Contact Mick Bruton

0416 219 656

H-e-l-p! Prizes needed….

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The teams’ event on the June long weekend was very successful this year,

with a total of 14 teams competing. The weather tried to hold us back on the

first day, but after a slight delay all matches were underway and for the

remainder of the weekend we had perfect tennis conditions. The standard of

tennis was terrific and it was fabulous to see people being both competitive

and friendly in their matches.

It was wonderful to see many familiar faces back at Newcastle enjoying their

tennis. We also had some new members and a couple of interstate players,

playing for the first time.

Over the weekend there were a few injuries. We wish all those players a

speedy recovery and hope to see you back on the court soon. Noel Flanagan

wishes to thank the female players who came to his aid on the court when he

injured his ankle. Their quick thinking and helpful assistance was greatly

appreciated. That was Donna and two other wonderful young women who

came to his aid with ice and glad wrap.

The results were very close in all divisions, with as little as 1 point separating

some teams. Congratulations to the winning teams:

Unmatched: Craig Edwards, Brad Middleton, Richard Nicholls, Leanne

Swaysland, Narelle Follington, Stephanie Asprey, Jo Walter

New Englanders: Barry Wilson, Rob Haling, Don Edmonds, Margaret Wayte,

Judy Cousins

Limp Sticks: Neale McDonald, Gary Robertson, Greg Farrell, Maureen

Bartels, Karen Warburton, Kim Bullock

Thanks to Robyn and Arthur for the preliminary work and organisation of the

event before going on their holiday (next year I hope you plan your holidays a

little better!) Also thanks to Craig and Maureen for making sure that the

weekend ran smoothly.

We hope to see you all again next year...and maybe you could

recruit a few more new players!

Jo Walter

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Mixed Teams - June 8,9,10

Please support

our sponsors!

Cheerio Corner Bathurst TEAMS’ event Sat and Sun

November 16, 17

Enter a team! Either Men’s, Ladies or

Mixed. 4 players per team,

only $100 per team for the weekend.

Contact Andrew Mitton on 0419 499 467 Let’s have a fun time!

AT Carillon City Tennis Club

Remember Doug Vickery - from the Eastern Suburbs? I rang him

what seems like a short time ago to wish him a Happy 90th

Birthday. On speaking with his grand daughter Lorraine Lee, I

discovered that he is now 97! He is alive and well at a Nursing

Home on the Central Coast, close to his daughter. Well done Doug -

we hope to see you at your 100th!

Allan Kendall is unfortunately in poor health, and has arranged for

himself to be cared for in a Nursing Home. We wish him well.

Beth Lown is also in care at Carlingford. Peg Hoysted and I visited

Beth in May, and she is quite well, although her short-term memory

is failing somewhat. We had a lovely visit with her, and Beth was

very interested in the list of representative players, along with some

of the pictures from our National Championships in Perth. She

actually remembered the times she represented Australia in

overseas teams herself!

Don Ginns, a very loyal, active member for many years has sold his

house and moved into a lovely new establishment in Sylvania. He

told me the other day when I rang that it is very nice, but having

one room is a huge difference to living in his home in Gymea with

water views.

Charles Price has joined the “new knee club.” He is recuperating in

a Rehab hospital in Strathfield, and progressing well.

Best wishes to Margaret Trusty who has had several operations

recently for breast cancer, and is waiting to discover whether she

has to undertake radiation therapy.

Welcome to Ken Taylor who is back in the winners’ circle after a

win in the 75 Singles in Forster. Ken has overcome many setbacks

including his latest treatment on his eyes.

Muswellbrook’s Tournament Director, Val Angel has also had

treatment for problems with her vision. “Which ball do I hit?” We

wish you well, Val, and hope you will be able to pick the right ball

when you come to Hobart!

Several of our Super Seniors are having various body parts repaired

or replaced and we wish them well. Col Armstrong will be out for

many months as a result of a back operation, and John O’Brien had

to forego his overseas representation while he recovers from having

a hip replacement.

John Whittaker has had a couple of trips to hospital, which have

curtailed his Cherrybrook Tennis Club social tennis for a number of

weeks.

A friendly cheerio to Anne and John Shepherd. John has been

admitted into care at Beecroft, due to advancing Motor Neurone

disease. We want John to know that his friends in Tennis Seniors

are missing him, and wishing him well.

Julie Pratt is secretly getting back into form, with her Physical

trainer at Castle Hill – she runs around the Golf course ahead of

Don most mornings. He hasn’t caught her yet! Plus, she’s hitting

lots of tennis balls in her spare time.

Popular member and Vice President of TSA Enid Besant-Ryan is

joining the 230,000-odd Australians who are having a hip

replacement. Enid’s operation is on Wed 28th, in Canberra. She’ll be

back! ...R Castle

F rom Greg Scott..All of the

great events from last year

are on again, but we have

changed the age groupings

slightly for variation.

At the request of some lovers of

singles play, we have included for the

first time, a singles event for men and

for women on the Sunday afternoon of

the tournament (for those who can't

get away from work to play on Friday).

The events will be grouped into A

Grade, B Grade and C Grade and will be

round robin format with 5 players in

each group. Age will not be taken into

account, only standard of play. So if you

are just getting into the swing of

singles, this is your chance to play

against people of your own standard.

For those attending our Saturday night

dinner dance, we are happy to advise

that our popular DJ Steve will be

returning to play all of your favourite

songs and some great dance music.

Bookings are essential as we are limited

to 80 guests - so pay with your entry!

Accommodation is at a premium, so

please book soon with one of our valued

sponsors - whose contact details will be

on the web shortly.

Hope to see you there! GS

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Nelson Bay - Dec 6,7,8

Robyn’s Moat Secretary’s message

Great progress has been

made this quarter in Tennis

Seniors NSW, with

membership skyrocketing

thanks to the hard work of

several northern members

and the free first year. We

are also working at aligning

with some of the Northern

Beaches clubs, whose

members are mainly over 50!

I have returned from a

wonderful trip overseas

with Arthur, to Norway,

Europe and the Baltic Sea,

visiting places like Gdynia,

Klaipeda and Honingsvag.

With so much to do, it

feels as if we’ve not been

away!

Hobart seems a long way

off, but the time will fly,

and it seems we are going

to have a huge

representation. Older

members are returning,

and we have several new

member teams as well.

Names must be in please,

by October 7, as we have

to communicate with the

other states, before

selections are complete!

Our big “push” is to ensure

that our Super Senior

Men’s teams have

opposition from other

states.

We are trialling some

competitive events in the

Sydney area, and hope that

players will support them,

with on-line entry. Another

idea being mooted is to

have one or more country

tournaments as “Team”

events, starting with

Bathurst on November 16 &

17. Social tennis days on

Thursdays, Fridays and

weekends are also being

arranged to enable our

many new members to meet

and find out how Tennis

Seniors tick!

Cheers, Robyn

Norfolk Island - 2014

Players “meet in the middle” for Norfolk Island Vets’ Tennis games

Summary Norfolk Island Cheryl Tennis Club and Norfolk Island Travel Centre invite Australian and New Zealanders to meet in the middle on their South Pacific island turf for the 2014 Governors Lodge Norfolk Island Veterans Tennis games. A four day tournament - all players are welcome, synthetic grass court conditions are great and local club hospitality second to none. The player mix is unique; a Trans-Tasman gang out to enjoy the tournament combined with a holiday on stunning Norfolk Island and the opportunity to meet the locals both on and off the court. The tournament draws repeat visitors back every year possibly to defend their personal or their nation’s title. The Thursday night team challenge includes themed courts dressed with national flags and balloons and players under the spotlight as New Zealand, Australia and Norfolk battle it out. The Norfolk Island Travel Centre has special packages for travel from Sydney 21-28 April 2014 and from Brisbane 19-26 April 2014 to Norfolk Island. Prices start from ex Brisbane $849 twin share per person and ex Sydney from $899 twin share per person for a seven night stay. The prices include return economy class airfare to Norfolk Island (seat + bag), airline taxes, meet and greet at Norfolk Island airport, 7 nights twin share accommodation, 7 days car hire (car hire surcharge $18 per day plus petrol is extra), complimentary round of mini golf and ‘A Walk in the Wild’ and bonus discount Shopping Card. Prices subject to availability. Veterans Tournament registration fee is an additional cost for those participating in the tournament. For more information contact The Travel Centre, Norfolk Island on toll free phone 1800 1400 66 email maria@travelcentre.nlk.nf or fax 0011 6723 23205

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Tennis Seniors NSW

New Members Take Note!

Excellent Value: $195.00

Pants only: $60

Tops only: $135

Phone: Arthur Olsen

Mobile: 0400 525 591

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 ......................... 0400 525 591 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 .......................... 0427 945 887

T ennis Seniors NSW is pleased to announce that

it has negotiated with venues throughout the Sydney Metro area for the conduct of age

tournaments on a monthly basis between 31 August and 31 December 2013. Each tournament will consist of Singles play, held on

Saturday afternoon, with Men’s and Women’s doubles on Sunday morning and Mixed doubles on Sunday afternoon. American Doubles will also be catered for

over some of the tournaments. For new members to Tennis Seniors’ competition, American Doubles means

that you enter the event and are put in a group of five players of equivalent ability, whereby you play one set with each of the other players in the group (so if you

don’t have a regular doubles partner, this event is perfect for you to meet new people).

Entries for each tournament will close four days prior to the tournament (only emailed entries will be accepted) and will be co-ordinated by the Committee of Tennis

Seniors NSW and run in consultation with the Club Professional at each tennis centre. Each tennis centre will have refreshments available to

purchase for attending players. The success of this “Pilot Programme” will determine if similar tournaments

are programmed into 2014, so come on get out there and participate!! If they are not patronized, they will not be continued into 2014.

For further information please contact Greg Scott on 0416 246 111.

New initiative for Sydney

competition