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Legends in the News | SMH

December 8, 2021/in Club News, Goss /by Rob

‘A distraction’: Warringah locals digest the idea of Berejiklian as MP ….

Long-time friends and Manly locals Curtis Berry and Ken Grey agree Ms Berejiklian would be a good representative for Warringah, but disagree on whether now is the right time for her to run. Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

Manly retiree Ken Grey welcomes the idea of being represented by Ms Berejiklian at a federal level, saying “she comes across as a politician who tells the truth”.

Mr Grey said while ICAC was “pretty daunting” he thinks Mr Abbott was wrongly ousted at the last election.

Mr Grey’s friend, fellow retiree and long-term Liberal voter Curtis Berry disagrees, arguing “it’ll be a distraction”.

“I think if she represents the Liberal Party a wedge will develop around the place of a federal ICAC and I think she’ll be better placed to stand next election,” Mr Berry said.

Club Championships 2021 Results

December 3, 2021/in Club Championships, Club News /by Rob

Results for the Annual Club Championships:

Thank you to Dean Hodgson for, once again, preparing the draws and publishing the results!

Congrats to all competitors.

Vale Robyn Castle | Tennis Seniors

November 29, 2021/in News, Tennis Seniors /by Rob

It is with great regret that I announce the passing of our Secretary and Life Member, Robyn Castle. She battled the disease, Myeloma, for the past decade while continuing her tireless work for Tennis Seniors NSW.

Our sincere condolences to her family and Arthur Olsen who cared for her throughout her long illness.

In 2012 Blacktown City Council renamed the courts which she managed at Kings Langley, the Robyn Castle Tennis Complex.

She will be greatly missed.

Mick Bruton
President
Tennis Seniors NSW

WYONG Senior’s Tennis Tournament Dec 3-5 (Fri-Sun)

November 29, 2021/in News /by Rob

It was great to have our first post lockdown tournament at South Camden on the weekend. It was small but very successful until the rain came and rudely didn’t leave yesterday.

Our next tournament is on the weekend after next at Wyong. It includes singles on Friday, mixed on Saturday morning, mens and ladies doubles on Saturday afternoon, combined doubles Sunday morning and American doubles in the afternoon. Sessions will start at 8 am and 1 pm each day.

Its a fine venue and TD Leoni Baldwin puts on a great event.
They provide a cooked breakfast and lunch on site on Saturday and Sunday and a big night is organised at the Royal Hotel Wyong on Saturday night.
The entry form is on our new website tsnsw.com.au. Click there on the Tournament tab and scroll right down till you get to the 2021 Events and you can download the entry from there.

The tournament will be played in accordance with NSW Health Covid Guidelines so you will need to be double vacced.

Club Champs Pics

November 27, 2021/in Club Championships, Club News /by Rob

Club Championships Finals Day, Credit Liz Lim

Tennis Seniors Swan Hill Cancellation

November 25, 2021/in News /by Rob

National Teams Carnival and Individual Championships Cancelled

Sadly we have to publish today’s press release from Tennis Seniors Australia;

Discussions were held following receipt of a recommendation from TSV to cancel the carnival week scheduled for Swan Hill in January 2022. Upon consideration of the circumstances TSA has decided both weeks of the Australian Seniors Championships be cancelled for 2022 and that TSV reprogram the two weeks for 2023.

Cancellation of the teams week was due to the low number of teams received resulting from the ongoing border restrictions and concern of potential hot spots emerging which would effect returning travel arrangements. This low number of teams made the teams’ week unviable.

The Covid problems and border restrictions also applies to the Individual Championships in the second week and limits the number of players that could participate. However it was agreed players should have the opportunity to earn ranking points and, as such, TSA has decided, similarly to 2021, to call for Expressions of Interest from Divisions to hold the Individual Championships later in 2022 at a time which hopefully should be relatively free from Covid and border restrictions and so provide for a maximum number of players.

TSA Executive 24-Nov-2021

MLTC Newsletter – 24 Nov

November 24, 2021/in News /by Rob

Club Championships – The rain stayed away and a big crowd was in attendance for the some of the best tennis played for many years on FINALS DAY 2021 of MANLY LAWN CLUB TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS.

WOMENS DOUBLES FINAL

EMILY PEAKE /CAROLINA PENA-Y- LILO DEFEATED KRISTA OATES / SARAH BUNTING 6/4 6/4

Most matches in this event were close results and the final was another one with break points in several games which could have resulted in a 3 setter. The finalists are all friends and the match was played in good spirit. However there can only be one winning pair so congratulations to Emily and Carolina.

MENS SINGLES FINAL

CAMERON GREEN DEFEATED ANDREW RIMINTON 3/6 6/3 6/4

The big crowd that came to watch this match was not disappointed as the standard was very high with Cameron finally winning in three long sets. Again the sportsmanship shown throughout the tournament was on display after the match as Andrew was a very gracious loser. Cameron Green now has won the title for the first time and will have his name on the Championship Board.The trophy was presented to Cameron by seven time Club Champion in Kenny Grey who praised the standard of the tennis.

MENS DOUBLES FINAL

SEAN WHITE / JONO WALKER DEFEATED CAMERON GREEN / TODD MALONEY 6/2 2/6 6/2

There was a rumour that Sean White may not be able to play the final as he cut his foot badly earlier.

However he had a physio strap it up for him and was determined to beat the pain and his opponents.

He and Jono managed to do this in three sets to clinch the title. A great effort.

OPEN MIXED DOUBLES

MARIA NICOL/ANDREW RIMINTON DEFEATED SARAH BUNTING/ JONO WALKER 6/2 6/1

This match was played under lights as the matches before ran overtime.

Maria our junior played along side her coach in Andrew and played better in every match.

She was outstanding in this final match to lead the way to their victory in straight sets. There could be many Mixed Titles to come for this pairing in future years. Sarah and Jono had previous matches on the day and could not really challenge the winners. Maria and Andrew won all their three matches in straight sets.

A MENS DOUBLES FINAL

MATTHEW CURTIS/BEDE KIRWAN DEFEATED DANIEL RODRIGUES/ ALAN BOURCHARD 1/6 6/1 10/6

This should be renamed A Boys Doubles as the the two juniors defeated all the men to win the title in their first year together. After a slow start the boys showed their maturity by changing tactics to take out the next two sets. An excellent effort for a 13 year old an an almost 13 year old. There are great days ahead for these two. Daniel and Alan had a good tournament also but just fell short on the day.

There were lots of photos taken on the day and will appear on our website manlylawn.com.au

Super Doubles – Last Thursday Owen organised the annual Super Doubles, thanks to all that participated and congratulations to the winners Bob and Quinton. See attached photos.

Denis Crowley

A giant thank you to Denis our Club Captain for organising this years Club Championships. Another thank you to Milton and Jon who organised the food on Saturday afternoon and to all those who assisted them.

Best wishes,

Virginia

MLTC Secretary

www.manlylawn.com.au

MLTC Newsletter – 19 Nov

November 20, 2021/in News /by Rob

TENNISMANIA 2 – FINALS DAY & BBQ – SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20

ORDER OF PLAY ON COURT 1

NOON OPEN WOMEN’S DOUBLES

CAROLINA PENNA Y LILLO/EMILY PEAKE V KRISTA OATES/SARAH BUNTING

130PM OPEN MEN’S SINGLES

ANDREW RIMINTON V CAMERON GREEN

3PM OPEN MEN’S DOUBLES

CAMERON GREEN/TODD MALONEY V SEAN WHITE/JONO WALKER

430PM OPEN MIXED DOUBLES

SARAH BUNTING/JONO WALKER V MARIA NICOL/ANDREW RIMINTON

COURT 4 3PM A MEN’S DOUBLES

ALAN BOURCHARD/DANIEL RODRIGUES V BEDE KIRWIN/MATTHEW CURTIS

All matches are Finals and all matches will be extremely close encounters.

Sportstab is not giving odds this week as they had a huge payout last weekend on those punters who followed the tips here last time.

A large crowd is expected (weather permitting), so to ensure Covid rules are followed, you can book a seat in our grandstand by phoning 1300MANIA2.

George Paul and the Riminton Fan Club have already booked the best seats. Team Green have their seats also booked, for what should be an epic Men’s Singles Final.

We have a special guest of honour to present The Men’s Singles Trophy – The Right Honourable Kenneth Grey. Known to us at Manly Lawn as simply Kenny Grey, Kenny has won 7 Mens Singles Club Championships.

His first title was way back before The Great War. Vietnam that is.

Kenny always has plenty of stories to tell of past Championships so catch up for him after the match for a beer and chat.

Milton has obtained a new craft beer for our bar called Newtowner, which comes in a royal blue can and is brewed in Newtown. As a special promotion anyone who wears a Newtown Jets Football jersey on Saturday will receive a free can of Newtowner.

Milton and The Boys From Brazil will be cooking up a feast on the barbecue from about 5PM so where else would you be on Saturday?

Three of our juniors are also in action in The Open Mixed and A Mens Doubles Final so a glimpse of the future stars as well. See you there.

Denis Crowley

Best wishes,

Virginia

MLTC Secretary

Club Championships Results & Draws Week 5

November 15, 2021/in Club Championships, Club News /by Rob

Results & Draws for the Annual Club Championships:

Thank you to Dean Hodgson for, once again, preparing the draws!

Good luck to all competitors.

MLTC Newsletter 15 Nov

November 15, 2021/in Club Championships, Club News /by Rob

Super Doubles on Thursday 18 November.

The Super Doubles will use courts 1,2 and 4. Court 3 will be available for social players who are not in the round robin.

Tennismania part 2

Tennis certainly was the winner on the weekend. Saturday being one of the best days tennis seen at the club for many years. Next Saturday should be even better with Four Finals on Court 1 beginning at noon .

The full draw and summary will be published on Thursday.

Sofie Sullivan is now a Four Time Ladies Open Champion after defeating Emily Peake in a titanic struggle 3-6 6-1 7-6. The match could have gone either way but Sofie was the eventual winner and pocketed $200 tax free for her efforts. Emily had to settle for $100. Congratulations to both ladies for their effort and sportsmanship.

Two Mens semis were next to be played with Cameron Green defeating Bosko Novakovic 7-6 6-2

and Andrew Riminton defeating Sean White 6-4 6-3.

Both matches entailed some long rallies with the top 2 seeds in Andrew and Cameron winning through to next weeks final.

Two Mens Doubles semi finals were played as well.

Cameron Green/Todd Maloney defeated Milton DaRocha/Jon Corney 6-1 6-3

Sean White/Jono Walker defeated Boyd Blackburn/Bosko Novakovic 6-4 6-2.

On late Sunday a Mixed Doubles semi was played and Maria Nicol/Andrew Riminton defeated

Carolina Penna y Lillo/ Milton DaRocha 7-6 6-3.

Finals Day November 20 will be a terrific day of tennis followed by a Brazilian barbecue.

See you there.

Denis Crowley.

Best wishes,
Virginia
MLTC Secretary

www.manlylawn.com.au

Tennis Seniors Swan Hill Update

November 9, 2021/in News /by Rob

Nov 8 Update

The closing date for entries for the National Teams Carnival at Swan Hill has been extended until Nov 15 after tonight’s update from the organising committee, which is provided verbatim in italics, as follows;

2022 Swan Hill – STATUS AS AT 8.11.2021

At this stage 2022 Swan Hill is going ahead.
At this point in time, the local Swan Hill area is more than 92% fully vaccinated.
The revised closing date for team entries is Monday 15th November 2021.

The Victorian State Government Event settings:
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/public-events
Stipulates that this is now a fully vaccinated tennis event.

To play in this event you are required to be fully vaccinated. This applies to all partners and/or support staff.

Masks must be worn in all indoor areas except when eating and drinking.

Please check with your state organiser if you have any concerns.
The latest information from the Victorian State Government can be found here: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/covid-19/directions-issued-by-victorias-chief-health-officer

We will also have the Home Rapid Antigen Test Kit available. It will be available to everyone.

Opening Ceremony & Cocktail Party
Please be aware that because of the venue being used only fully vaccinated players will be allowed to attend this event.

Closing Presentation Dinner
Please be aware that because of the venue being used only fully vaccinated players will be allowed to attend this event.

Other Social Functions
Because food and beverages will be served only fully vaccinated players will be allowed to attend these events.

Clubs, Restaurants, Bars etc.
These facilities will only be accessible to those fully vaccinated.

Team Sections and Gradings
Because of the reduced number of teams nominating so far, due to of COVID-19, each player needs to be aware that several age groups may be combined, and that there is likely to be only 1 section in each age group. This could lead to a varying standard of tennis in each section. Unfortunately, there is nothing that we can do about it. These are unusual times.

Let’s all get together, enjoy being on the court, socialising and having fun again.

Our underlying concern is for the welfare of our players.

If you have any queries whatsoever, please contact the Organising Committee Chairperson
Mike Evans
[email protected]
0411 885 596

If you haven’t entered you can still fill out a nomination form online due to the extended closing date, on our website
tsnsw.com.au.

Please remember to pay your annual $20 membership BSB 032-044
Acc # 315 326 or renew online by credit card before entering any tournament.

Our next tournament is the South Camden Twilight on Nov 19-21 with the Kiama Vets & Legends on Dec 11-12.

Our AGM this year will be held on Dec 19 at Strathfield Tennis Club at 11 am with social tennis following at the conclusion of our short meeting. And if you are interested in volunteering as a committee member in 2022 please drop us an email. We need more committed volunteers!! Nominations close on Nov 14.