ON Sunday, March 29 Ulladulla Tennis Club played host to the seventh round of the 2015 Medibank Junior Development Series Tennis Competition.
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We had about 98 entries, both boys and girls, spread over various age divisions from nine and under through to 17 and under.
Competitors travelled from Camden to Merimbula to have a hit. I wish to say a big thank you to the ladies in the canteen and to all the Court Supervisors. You all did a fantastic job, which was greatly appreciated by all the visiting players and parents. It is you volunteers that make not only this tournament but all of our tournaments the success they are.
I am pleased to say that this tournament saw the greatest number of local entries we have ever had. All of our local children performed well and for some this was their first experience in tournament tennis. Ulladulla had representation in nearly all divisions.
Anton Willett was the winner of the 17 under boys, playing great tennis all day.
Alex Bonser made the final of the 15 under boys, but unfortunately had to withdraw due to a leg injury.
Chillee Roland played fantastic tennis to make the final of the 13 under girls.
Riley White also played well, making the semi-finals of the 13 under boys.
Olivia McCann, Hannah Webb, Emily Dippel, Caleb Geraghty and Thomas Hatcher-nee all impressed by making quarter-finals of their age groups.
Andrew Gunn, Brock Pearce, Candice Gumley, Alivia Brown, Reece Manasseh, Tom O’Brien-Dowling, Baz and Zach Bamber, William Hatcher-nee, Byron Powell and Mathew Hussey all played solid tennis and represented their club and themselves admirably.
The committee would also like to thank president Keith Bonser for running the tournament.
He did an outstanding job with lots of positive feedback on how smoothly the tournament was run/organised but also how friendly and professionally done by Keith, supervisors and other club volunteers. Thanks to all.
Ulladulla will be holding another Medibank tournament on July 26.
You can pick up entries from Keith on Saturday mornings or grab an entry form of the junior notice board in the clubhouse after the holidays. Remember, if you wish to play Saturday morning comp over the winter, contact Keith on 0417 437 006.
I imagine you are all upset at being on holidays, and feeling like there is nothing to do, but don’t despair.
The tennis courts are available for you all to go up and have a hit.
Remember as junior members you can hit for free with a friend or an adult, so make sure you take advantage.
Enjoy your holidays and stay safe. See you all on the court.
CLUB coach Luke Jane will be running camp days from April 14 to April 17. Camp days start at 9am and finish at 11.30am. All ages and standards welcome. Cost for four days is $70, three days $55 and one day is $20. Heaps of fun to be had by all, prizes and an end of camp party. For all bookings and enquiries call Luke on 0420 976 696.
AFTER a fantastic grand final last week our junior comp is now on holidays, but the sheet is up on the board to put your name on, to play in the next competition. For all information or enquires about playing in the junior comp contact Keith on 0417 437 006.
THE comp is on holidays at the moment and will resume on Monday, April 20. Wishing everyone happy and safe holidays.
Results for Monday, March 30– Div 1: Loves, Longworth and Forster (Loves winning 4 sets) 7 d Smith, Wooden and McIlveen 1, Dunn, Dickson and Callahan 6 d Mennie, Rowland and Whitehouse (Greenhalgh filling in) 2, Farmilo, Cole and Shuttle (Crook filling in) 6 d Lahiff, Rejc and Germyn (Shalhoub filling in) 2.Score Board: Dunn: 45, Loves: 42, Farmilo: 32, Mennie: 29, Cassidy: 27, Lahiff: 26, Smith: 15.
Div 2: Martin, Jensen and Vaughan 7 d Pascoe, Brook and Rutherford 1, Doyle, Donahue and Proctor (all winning 4 sets) 8 d Fox, King and White 0, Neal, Dunn and Hargreves 6 d Rasmussen, Potts and McKenzie 2. Score board: Doyle: 43, Rasmussen: 42, Neal: 33, Martin: 29, Pascoe: 22, Shalhoub: 21, Fox: 16.
Div 3: Peterson, Rafidi and Sambolic (all winning 4 sets) 8 d Barclay, McLachlan and Thomas 0, Brown, Hardwick and McDonald 7 d McDonald, Ramsden and Richards 1. Score board: Barclay: 38, Peterson: 38, Brown: 24, Charles: 29, McDonald: 15.
IF so, these are our current organised comp and social groups. Anyone with enquiries should phone any of these people. - Monday Ladies Comp. Pauline 4454 1495, Monday Night Mixed Comp Glen 4454 0478, Tuesday Morning Mixed Social Lynne 44553369, Wednesday Morning Mixed Social Clubhouse 4455 4593, Thursday Night Ladies Comp Sue 4455 3189, Saturday Afternoon Social Pam 4455 2358 or Jan 4455 3574, Saturday Morning Junior Comp Keith 4455 5064. Saturday Morning Beginners group contact club coach Luke 0420 976 696.