A lot has been happening on the tennis side with the final event in the Winter

Series held on Sunday August 28, the Men’s and Ladies Doubles tournament. We

had a high standard of competitive tennis on the day with the winners being –

Div 1 Mens Brett Patten and Peter Schoolkate, Div 2 Allan Blakeney and

Peter Hille. In the Ladies, Div 1 was won by Geraldine Watson and Jan Truscott

and Div 2 by Moira Baker and Sharon Crudeli. Thanks to Roger Grant for a very

well organised day.

Nominations for the Australian Team Championships in Adelaide in January

close on 29 September so if you would like to play contact Debra Kirk on 9228

2918 or tswa@optusnet.com.au.

Coming up on Oct 13-16 we have the ITF WA State Senior Championships. It is

shaping up to be a fantastic tournament with many high quality entries

Already, including many from other states and some from overseas. Events in-

clude ITF Singles and doubles and well as non ITF doubles and mixed doubles.

Enter via the IPIN website for ITF events or by email to TSWA for non ITF dou-

bles events. All matches will be played on grass which our new

curator, Robbie Firns says should be playing well after considerable work over

the winter. A good chance to get some competitive matches before the opening of

summer pennants.

The association has engaged an interior designer to provide options for some

well needed upgrades to the clubhouse and grounds. You should see some

improvements in the near future.

Hoping to see you on court soon.

Gavan Sullivan

Welcome to the new TSWA Committee for the 2016/17 year-

T e n n i s

s e n i o r s

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT Gavan Sullivan

SECRETARY Laurence

Upston

TREASURER

POSITION URGENTLY REQUIRED

COMMITTEE

Rob Comley Penny Higgs Paul Moss Darren Yeoh Shane Orton Phil Wright Francesco Pao-lucci Aldis Purins Greg McAlpine

President Gavan Sullivan

Secretary Laurence Upston

Committee Penny Higgs Paul Moss Shane Orton

Aldis Purins Darren Yeoh Phil Wright

Francesco Paolucci Greg McAlpine Rob Comley

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V e t s c e n e

TENNIS SENIORS WA WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW

MEMBERS TO THE ASSOCIATION--

Richard Clarke Sharon Crudeli Jane Cunningham

Pauline Davies Simon Frayne Greg Hutchinson

Shane Orton Francesco Paolucci Darren Yeoh

Geoffrey Thomas Katherine Maughan Pam Brodie

TSWA EVENT DATES ACTION

THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER—

SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER 2016

TSWA State Championships

Singles—ITF Grade 5

Mens/Ladies Doubles / Mixed Doubles

Events

IPIN ENTRIES CLOSING: 21 SEPT

NON-IPIN ENTRIES CLOSING: 30 SEPT

FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER 2016

Sports Quiz Night at Robertson Park Tennis

Centre, 7.30 pm start.

BOOK A TABLE OR INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

FROM TSWA OFFICE

TUESDAY SUMMER PENNANT

COMPETITION

Season Commencement Date: 11 October 2016

Team Nominations close: 30 September 2016

AUSTRALIAN TEAMS CARNIVAL

ADELAIDE , JANUARY 2017 Nominations closing 29 September 2016

AUSTRALIAN INDIVIDUAL

CHAMPIONSHIPS, ADELAIDE

JANUARY 2017

See www.92computing.com.au

SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2016 Social Match, Maylands Tennis Club, 9am

Register at TSWA office

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FINALS NIGHT—TUESDAY MID-SEASON 2016

FINAL NIGHT OF THE MID—SEASON TUES-

DAY NIGHT PENNANTS

Enjoying the after match

celebrations.

V e t s c e n e

NEXT SEASON: TUESDAY NIGHT SUMMER PENNANTS 2016/17

SEASON

Nominations close 30 September 2016 (Enquiries to 9228 2918)

FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER

ROBERTSON PARK

TENNIS CENTRE

7.30PM START

$10 per person

OF 10 OR

INDIVIDUAL

TICKETS

Drinks available from Bar.

BYO Supper

BOOK NOW

PH: 9228 2918

tswa@optusnet.com.au

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SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD 2016

This award is presented each year to a member of the Association who has voluntarily

offered their time and service for the benefit of members and support with the running of

the Association. Over the last 7 years, this member has been instrumental in the organiza-

tion of the mid-week Ladies winter competition. Her efficient organisation skills, commit-

ment, knowledge of players and her personal calm demeanour allows for a well-run annual

pennant competition. Besides, the midweek competition, this member has always availed

herself to help in other events.

It is with great pleasure, we award “Senior of the Year 2016” to Kath Taylor

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GOLDEN SWAN AWARD 2016

This award is presented to the most outstanding player of the year, based on

ITF performances. The 2016 award is proudly presented to Roger Grant by

President, Gavan Sullivan

V e t s c e n e

Division One Winners—Trophy Hunters

Chris, Phil, Evonne & Paula

Division Two Winners– Racket Club

Glynne, Ralph, Garry & Michelle

Special Thankyou to Warren Smith and Ajay Tandon for

coordination of this Pennant Competition. Look forward to

your participation in 2017.

Congratulations to the winning teams of the

2016 TSWA / WACLTA Saturday Pennant Competition.

Australian Teams Carnival in 2017 will be hosted by Tennis Seniors

Adelaide.

Teams Week: 8—13 January

Individual Championships 15 –20 January.

TEAMS CARNIVAL

The Teams Carnival is a doubles competition for both women and men and is a wonderful opportunity

to compete against teams and players from all over Australia and overseas. Enter a team with your

friends through your State, or nominate in your State and be selected in a team. All international

teams’ enquiries should be directed to secretary@tsac2017.org.au

Teams should ideally consist of 5 or 6 players, and will play other teams in their division in a round

robin competition.

Teams are grouped according to player age, in 5 or 10 year brackets from age 35 years, and are placed

in divisions within an age bracket according to team strength.

Teams may play two matches per day (morning and afternoon) with a time limit of 2.5 hours per

match. Matches consist of 4 doubles and are played using the best of 2 set format.

Team members must play in their State or National tops or shirts.

Social functions are organised during the week, and there is an official opening on Sunday afternoon

after the practice sessions on 8th January 2017.

Haven’t participated before—

RING THE OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION—9228 2918

OR EMAIL TO tswa@optusnet.com.au

TEAM ENTRIES CLOSING END OF SEPTEMBER.

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JOIN IN FOR A SOCIAL MATCH—SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2016

AT MAYLANDS TENNIS CLUB

9 AM

REGISTER YOUR NAME AT THE TSWA OFFICE 9228 2918

Robertson Park

176 Fitzgerald Street

Perth WA 6000

Phone : (08) 9228 2918

Fax : (08) 9228 2919

www.tennisseniors.org.au/wa

Tennis for Over

35’s

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION THE CLUB CODE FOR DISCOUNT.