Editor: Val Crook. Phone: 4454 4160 Email: valcrook@bigpond.com Website: mudta.com Club Email: mudta@westnet.com.au Club Secretary: Bev Magee 4455 5280

Deadline for next Tattler - 25 November 2013

Milton-Ulladulla District Tennis Association Inc

P O Box 193 Ulladulla NSW 2539

Clubhouse Phone: 4455 4593

Volume 5, Issue 85 October 2013

To cure your tyre’s baldness

Contact

Keith & Julie Forster

74 Princes Highway

Ulladulla. NSW 2539

Tel: (02) 4455 4435

BIRTHDAY ROLL CALL Best wishes to all

November Birthday Celebrators and special wish-

es to all Big “0” days.

3rd Zac Pitman (20)

4th Ann Wiltshire

Kyle Hasler

5th Sarah Landow

6th Ross Johnson

8th Barbara Allsopp

13th Jasmine Hardwick

14th Sue Perrin

Olivia McCann

Ziad El Tobgy

17th Jade Stauton (20)

18th Doug Parker

19th Robyn Cole

Meg Buchanan

21st Paul Connon

22nd Jill de Friend

23rd Marg Rasmussen (60)

Leanne Whitehouse

Cody Martin

Denise Mooney

24th Ron Dixon

26th Jonathan Penny

Betty Mcleod

28th Tim Mooney

Daniel Webb

Jan Lockyer

MUDTA

“Good Sports

Accredited Club”

So that members may be better informed of the happenings at your club, we will be issuing a brief monthly update of items under discussion at monthly meetings. Members may also then be

able to appreciate the hours spent by Committee members on your behalf and the intricacies in-volved in successfully running your club. (Ed..)

Notes from General Meeting 8/10/13

Maureen Mennie accepted position of Vice-President of MUDTA.

Retaining wall and steps drainage to be actioned.

Milton Fencing grant application has been

lodged and Shoalhaven City Council Prop-erty Manager liaising with MUDTA.

SCC to inspect trees adjacent of Courts 6

and 9 since strong winds prevailed.

Nomination for Australia Day Awards

2014 to be lodged before 1 November.

Honour Boards have been updated.

“Women in Sports” Day in March 2014.

“Come & Try” advertising funded by SCC and Newspapers.

Letter of objection/thoughts on Champi-

onships addressed.

Treasurer’s Report YTD (July-Sept) sur-plus $30,291.64

New Junior Competition starting with approx. 70 competitors, with quite a few having come through the “Hitters” group.

Thank you received from Anton Willett.

Our team did us proud in the Webb

Wilton Shield, missed out on a count-back for Runner-Up.

Coach Luke Jane is coaching SAS on

courts 10/11/12 during 4th term.

Riley White played at Gosford and will play in the Super 10s in Canberra during

November.

2013 Open and Junior Championships have been completed.

Centre Manager position in abeyance.

South Pacific Open Tournament 14-17

November 2013. Volunteers needed for canteen and RSA certified volunteers for refreshment tent.

A BRIEF MINUTE FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK

Arrangements are now underway for this fantastic annual event and we are calling on members to contribute to its success in the following ways.

WORKING BEE: On Thursday, 7 November, a working bee will be held at the courts commencing about noon.

Jobs to be addressed are gardening, cleaning, etc. so could you please turn up prepared with tools, protective clothing, sunscreen, etc. Many

hands make light work and even an hour of your time would be much appreciated.

DONATIONS:

With the overwhelming success of the choco-late wheel last year, it has been decided to proceed with this again and we are calling for

donations of items suitable for prizes. No matter how large or small, everything will be graciously and gratefully accepted. Contact Bev Magee who is co-ordinating the prizes. 4455

5280.

VOLUNTEERS On the weekend of the tournament, there are

many opportunities for you to be part of this event. Volunteers will be needed in the can-teen throughout the weekend. Contact Sharyn

Sheehy if you can help or could donate cakes, slices, etc. 4455 3817.

The refreshment tent is always well supported

and you could meet lots of the players there. You will need to have an RSA Certificate. Contact Maureen Mennie and advise if you could spare some time. 4457 3063.

SPECTATORS Come on up to the tennis centre over the

SPO weekend and watch some fabulous tennis, particularly on the Sunday when the semis and finals will be played.

Register your name at the check in desk and all club members who do so will go into a draw for $50.

BALL BOYS/GIRLS We invite our Junior members to be part of this weekend by volunteering to be ball boys/

girls for the finals events. There will be an introduction to the rules of ball boying/girling held one afternoon after

school soon. You will need to be available for the whole of Sunday 17 November to partici-pate in this event and it is a great experience.

Contact Vicki 4454 0950 or Kerrie 4455 5064 to be involved. This could lead to further representa-

tion at Tennis NSW events.

SOUTH PACIFIC OPEN TOURNAMENT 14-17 NOVEMBER 2013

Div 1: Div 2: Div 3: Loves 67 pts Sheehy 42 pts Charles 10 pts

Lahiff 29 pts Bennett 21 pts Ramsden 19 pts Farmilo 37 pts Greenhalgh 50 pts Beasley 39 pts Cassidy 43 pts Pascoe 40 pts Croft 53 pts Smith 27 pts Rasmussen 33 pts Rutherford 55 pts

Crook 19 pts Musker 36 pts Solomon 42 pts Neal 42 pts

All enquires concerning Ladies Day Comp. should be directed to Robyn Potts on 4455 4424

MONDAY LADIES COMP. POINT SCORE AT 28 OCTOBER 2013

Monday Ladies Comp. Robyn 4455 4424 Monday Night Mixed Comp Glen 4454 0478

or Ron 4455 2289 Tuesday Morning Mixed Social Lynne 4455 3369

or just turn up at 9.00am Wednesday Morn. Mixed Social Clubhouse 4455 4593

Wednesday Night Mixed Social Lynne Hill 4455 3369 Thursday Night Ladies Comp Sue 4455 3189

Friday Morning Mixed Social - 8am Pam 4454 1759 Saturday Morning Junior Comp Kerrie 4455 5064 Saturday Morning Beginners Luke 0420 976 696

Saturday Afternoon Mixed Social Turn up at 1.00pm

Anyone with enquiries should phone any of these people. For general court hire come on up to the pro shop area at the courts

and follow the instructions for court hire.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY MORE TENNIS?

MONDAY NIGHT COMPETITION POINT SCORE AT ROUND 6

MUDTA

Nov 15-17 South Pacific Open

SENIORS

Nov 2-3 Raworth Seniors (Newcastle) Nov 3-5 Mildura Lawn Seniors (Victoria)

Nov 16-17 Bathurst Teams Event Dec 6-8 Nelson Bay Seniors

An invitation is extended to seniors players to take advantage of social

tennis should you be in Sydney and looking for something to do. Each day will commence at 11.00am and finish at 4.00pm.

Venues Sunday Nov 10 - Springwood Challenge - 10 teams arranged. Robyn Castle 9624 7075

Sunday Dec 1 - Marrickville Lawn - Robyn Castle 9624 7075

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Contact names, telephone numbers, etc. for these events ring

Val Crook on 4454 4160

Adam Meades 106 pts Johdi Doyle 100 pts Ben Wealleans 98 pts Paul Woodcock 112 pts Dave Allchin 99 pts Ron Dixon 93 pts

David Kneeshaw 110 pts Steve H 97 pts Glen Adams 99 pts Steve Watts 129 pts Jack Metzler 108 pts Tyler Dickson 129 pts

Jean Davies 106 pts

For all enquiries for Monday Night Mixed Competition contact:

Glenn Adams 4454 0478

Ron Dixon 4455 2289

Team 1: Crockett 41 pts Team 2: Simon 42 pts Team 3: Shalhoub 38 pts Team 4: Dunn 51 pts

Team 5: Pascoe 35 pts Team 6: Anderson 39 pts Team 7: Barclay 18 pts

For all enquires for Thursday Night Ladies Competition contact Sue Pascoe on 4455 3189

THURSDAY NIGHT LADIES POINT SCORE AT 24 OCTOBER 2013

There is an old hotel/pub in Marble Arch, London which used to have

gallows adjacent. Prisoners were taken to the gallows (after a fair trial of course) to be hanged.

The horse drawn dray carting the prisoner was accompanied by an

armed guard, who would stop the dray outside the pub and ask the prisoner if he would like “one last drink”. If he said yes it was referred to as “one for the road”. If he declined that prisoner was “on the wag-on”.

So there you have it, fascinating history!

HISTORIC KNOWLEDGE.

The best players are always the ones who remember

their losses; because they remember the pain and they

hate it.

TENNIS QUOTE BY BILLIE JEAN KING

An invitation is extended to players to come along on Saturdays to

be part of an afternoon of social tennis.

Divisions 1 and 2 from our Junior competition,

along with visitors to the area, are also welcome

to join in.

Commencing time is 1pm but please arrive by

12.45pm and stay as long as you wish.

A plate of nibbles to share would also be very

much appreciated.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON SOCIAL TENNIS

It is with sadness we advise the recent passing of Lyle McLeod,

husband of club member Betty McLeod.

Lyle had been in ill health for some time and he will be remem-

bered for his strength in combating his problems.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to Betty and

her family.

We also advise the passing of past member Patty

Williams. Patty was also a dear friend of Betty for

many years.

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

There seems to be some confusion regarding players hitting

a ball before it has passed over the net.

Rule 24 of the ITF Rules of Tennis states:

PLAYER LOSES POINT The point is lost if:

The player hits the ball before it has passed the net.

However, should the ball pass over the net and bounce

back into the opponents side, then the ball can be played

provided no part of the body, clothing or racket touches

the net. Feet also should not pass under the net at any time.

Rule 26 relates to a hindrance in playing a point.

If a player is hindered in playing the point by a delib-

erate act of the opponent, the player shall win the

point.

This rule should be adhered to in relation to tossing the

second ball away after a serve. The opponent can request

that the server cease doing this as it is creating a hindrance

to his sight. Once the server has been requested to cease

and continues to do so, this becomes a deliberate hindrance

and the server loses the point.

RULES OF TENNIS

Good friends are like stars,

You don’t always see them,

But you know they are always

there.

Keep them close!

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

Competition ended 14 Sept. 2013

There are a number of items of clothing currently in the Lost

Property cupboard (mainly children’s jackets) and a couple of

throw rugs. These items will be on display on Saturday mornings,

so have a look to see if anything belongs to your child. They have

all been washed and will be taken to St Vincent De Paul Society on

Thursday 14 November.

It would be a good idea if parents could put their children’s name

on their clothing so that we know who to contact if something is

left at the courts.

On Monday and Tuesday 23rd and 24th September, the Webb & Wilton Shield was held at Nowra centre. This competition, for centres within

our region, has been operating since 1955 and teams can consist of various ages under 18. Ulladulla’s team consisted of William Clarke, Mathew Chapman, Anton Willett, Shaylee Sydenham and Casey Anderson.

Playing against Nowra, the girls won the doubles but the boys lost theirs. Again the girls won their singles, but the boys encountered very strong

opposition and lost both theirs. Nowra took out both mixed with the final score Nowra 14 sets to Ulladulla 12 sets.

Next match against Wollongong the girls were again successful but the boys going down again. In the singles Shaylee was the only one to win and the mixed doubles were split. The score Wollongong 11 sets to Ulladulla 5 sets.

The next match was against the very strong Batemans Bay Team and Ulladulla were unable to pick up a set with the result Batemans Bay 16 sets to Ulladulla Nil.

Wollongong were the overall winners, with Batemans Bay second. Nowra and Ulladulla were equal on sets overall, Nowra was placed ahead of Ulladulla based on the head to head match.

Congratulations to all players, your never-say-die attitude was commendable and the club is proud of your performances.

2013 WEBB & WILTON SHIELD

(l-r) Will Clarke, Shaylee Sydenham, Casey Anderson, Mathew Chapman

Div 3 Finalists (l-r) Dale Ramsden, Cameron Miller, Kyle Hasler, Aaron Verhoeven, Jasmine Sydenham,

Hannah Webb

Div 4 Finalists (l-r) Andrew Gunn, Harry Graham, Jaimee

Soo, Liam Borg, Sophie Evans.

(absent Declan Ryan-Roach)

JUNIOR CLUB NEWS

Two Irishmen were working for the city public works department. One would dig a hole and the other would follow on behind him and fill it in.

They worked up one side of the street and then down the other, then moved on to the next street, working furiously all day without rest, one man digging a hole and the other filling it in again.

An onlooker was amazed at their hard work, but couldn’t understand what they were doing. So he asked the hole digger, “I’m impressed by the effort you two are putting into your work, but I

don’t get it: why do you dig a hole, only to have your partner follow behind and fill it up again?” The hole digger wiped and brow and sighed, “Well I suppose it

probably looks odd because we’re normally a three person team.

But today the lad who plants the trees called in sick”.

JOKE OF THE MONTH

LOST PROPERTY

MUDTA JUNIOR BRANCH NEWS Sponsored by Baker’s Delight & Mr G’s Deli

Start time 8.15am for an 8.30 start. Cost $5 per week. All players must be

registered members of MUDTA, for insurance reasons and to take advantage of benefits for Junior members. Annual fee $31.00

Contact

Kerrie 4455 5064

for all Junior competition information

Phone: 0420 976 696

During school terms, Luke will conduct the following coaching sessions: Introduction to Tennis 8.30am -9.15am Saturday morning;

runs for full school term - $5 per session. Slightly Advanced Group 9.15-10.00am Saturday morning.—$5 per session.

Group & Private Coaching for all abilities during the week. Get in early to be included as classes fill up quickly.

SIGN UP FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN A NEW SPORT!

GIVE LUKE A CALL He is a fantastic Tennis Australia

Professional Coach

Div 1: Team 1: Alex Bonser & Megan White Team 2: Shaylee Sydenham & Cameron Latta

Team 3: Anton Willett & Lachlan Hare Team 4: Casey Anderson & Bradley O’Neill Team 5: Ty Pleasance & Nathan O’Neill

Team 6: Brittany Anderson & Caleb Howe Team 7: Riley White & Tim Mooney

Reserves: Mitchell Sydenham (1), Christie Barry (1), Tyler Thor-oughgood (2), Brett Ingold (2), Nick Pheeney (2), Caitlin Bonser (2).

Div 2: Team 1: Caleb Geraghty & Olivia McCann Team 2: Joshua Miller & Kyle Hasler

Team 3: James O’Connor & Kyle Penny Team 4: Jonathan Penny & Hannah Webb

Team 5: Josh Gunn & Jack Rejc

Team 6: Candice Gumley & Aaron Verhoeven Team 7: Josh Clough & Melany Gear

Reserves: Coen Thompson (1), Daniel Webb (2)

DIV 3:

Team 1: Leon Holstegge, Mikayla Cross, Jordan Brown & Darci Evans Team 2:

Cameron Miller, Emily Dippel, Jade McDonald & Dan Fisher Team 3:

Jason McDonald, Patrick Armstrong, Tara Rudd & Jonah Smith Team 4: Jack Biddle, Alivia Brown, Jacob Webb & Liam Borg

Team 5: Maya Holstegge, Jasmine Sydenham, Andrew Gunn, Zeke Cameron

Reserves: Jayden Farmilo (3), Kye Farmilo (3), Nathan Perrin (4)

DIV 4: Team 1: Sophie Evans, Jack Fisher, Sean Holstegge & Alana Doyle

Team 2: Declan Ryan-Roach, Jaimee Soo, Ewan Ogilvy & Nazar El Tobgy Team 3:

Harry Graham, Ziad El Tobgy, Ryan Clugston & Julia Armstrong

Team 4:

Matisse Cross, Toby Wirth, Jack Ridley & Antonio Lavelle

Team 5: Macy Pleasance, James Sibley, Rowan Ogilvy & Tom Eastway.

Reserves: Thomas Hatcher-Nee (3), Sarah Wheeler (3), David Newton (3)

TEAMS FOR COMP. COMMENCING 12 OCTOBER 2013

RILEY WHITE REPRESENTS SOUTH EAST REGION

During the school holidays Riley White travelled to Gosford as part of the South East Region Under 10 team to contest the State Teams Championships. After two full days of singles and doubles against eleven other NSW regions, the SER boys played off for seventh place out of the twelve regions, which included

at least four metropolitan teams. Riley personally won four of six singles and three of six doubles. A fantastic achievement.

The format allowed their Manager/Coach, Mark Pritchard from Nowra, to sit on court and support the

boys during each match. Riley will also play in the Super 10s in Canberra during November.

The team consisted of (l-r) Patrick Muller (Nowra), Lachlan Rowing (Batemans Bay),

Riley White (Ulladulla), Tyler Frawley (Batemans Bay)

Div 1: Div2: Team: Bonser 13 pts Team: Geraghty 13 pts

Team: Sydenham 12 pts Team: Miller 5 pts Team: Willett 4 pts Team: O’Connor 5½ pts Team: Anderson C 9 pts Team: Penny 1 pt

Team: Pleasance 8 pts Team: Gunn 12½ pts Team: Anderson B 7 pts Team: Gumley 9 pts Team: White 1 pt Team: Clough 8 pts

Div 3: Div 4: Team: Holstegge L 9 pts Team: Evans 15 pts Team: Miller 8 pts Team: Sibley 8 pts

Team: McDonald 9½ pts Team: Graham 11½ pts Team: Bridle 16 pts Team: Cross 8½ pts Team: Holstegge M 17½ pts Team: Pleasance 17 pts

POINT SCORE AT 26 OCTOBER 2013

Baker’s Delight Divisional Encouragement Awards. 12 Oct.: Div 1 Megan White, Div 2 Jack Rejc, Div 3 Leon Holstegge,

Div 4 Tom Eastway.

19 Oct: Div 1 Caleb Howe. Div 2 Melany Gear. Div 3 Zeke Cameron. Div 4 Zane Sinden.

26 Oct: Div 1 Tim Mooney Div 2 Caleb Geraghty Div 3 Jonah Smith Div 4 Rowan Ogilvy

Mr G’s Deli Divisional Encouragement Awards.

12 Oct: Div 1 Shaylee Sydenham, Div 2 Olivia McCann, Div 3 Jordan Brown, Div 4 Julia Armstrong.

19 Oct: Div 1 Brad O’Neill Div 2 Josh Clough Div 3 Maya Holstegge

Div 4 Nazar El Tobgy

26 Oct: Div 1 Lachlan Hare

Div 2 Candice Gumley Div 3 Tara Rudd Div 4 Sean Holstegge