Well they said “build it and they will come” – and they did, all 150 of them!.  The evening was themed to suit Peter O’Day’s (POD’s) 30 Years as Groundskeeper at Cottesloe Tennis Club – and they dressed accordingly !

Some of the stars spotted on the night included John McEnroe (Peter Dyson), ABBA (David and Georgia Culley), Mr Sparkle (Laurence Pace) and many many more who went to a huge effort for the night including the surprise appearance of guest band “ABBAsolutely not ABBA”.

A thank you to all the people who supplied pictures from 1979 for the presentation, and a big NO NO to the person with the sleight of hand who removed Rambo George (pennants organiser) and darling Dave’s (our tennis coach) photos, we worry about you.

The food was superb with thanks to Zanders catering, Scarborough Beach www.zanders.com.au, please go and have a meal there sometime.

To all the helpers and guests Cottesloe Tennis Club thanks you for your social input as well as your tennis.  We are a great fun Club because of all of you and what you put in.

EDITORS NOTE:  POD was heard to state after the event “that night was better than my wedding night” – when his wife Ivana heard this she replied …  ”I agree! ”

PHOTOS from the night

Alicia at North Cott

New Cott member, Alicia Molik recently visited North Cott Primary School together with Club Coach David Culley to say hello to some of CTC’s junior members and pennant players, and encourage others to consider taking a more active role in Tennis.

Pictured with Alicia are (from left to right) Cottesloe Juniors:

Lachie Yeo, Rigby Dowland, George Van Been, and Hugo Campbell

As noted, Alicia is a recent addition to our wonderful Cottesloe Tennis Club membership, so if you see her around the Club do say “hi” but please also give her some space to enjoy her time at the Club

Midweek/Night Pennants

The Midweek Pennant season this summer was a mix bag of a heat out and a wash out (most surprising for Summer).  A smooth running season with no major problems finding players.  Many thanks to Ruth Luyer, Julie Holt, Sheena Storm and myself for doing an excellent job as Captains.

Grass 55 Div 1 Team – as usual where an incredible force to be reckoned with.  They maintained  1^st position for most of the season but a rain off day meant a draw on a match they needed.  A great season with finishing 3^rd but missing out in the semis.  The team – Ruth Luyer as Captain,  Thelma Furlong, Dianne Hewitt, Jeanette Muir, Tricia Den Hann and Judy Curran. See them next summer season as a trophy is imminent.

Midweek Pennant Division 3 Team –A very good season with some really great wins.  Beating the undefeated top team was a bonus. Ending up 4^th on the ladder for the semis meant an early morning and a long drive to Lesmurdie where we lost convincingly.  There’s always next season! This was really a mix of 2 teams of old with Rose Moore as Captain, Lisa McCusker, Kirsten Prendiville, Claire Medhurst (back from knee reconstruction), Donna Holmes and our Dutch dynamite Anna Cullen.

Midweek Pennant Division 4 Team – began a little daunted but proved to be in the race with some wins and very close games.  Most players in the team also increased their rankings – a job well done. The team continues unchanged to fight on throughout the winter season with Julie Holt as Captain, Jo Dawkins, Sue Dibb(welcome back to pennants), Andrea Descant, Pen Oldfield, Mara Limberopoulis and Lorraine Bossie.

Women’s Night Div 2 Team- psychologically, losing their No.1 player to ‘tennis elbow’ (Michelle Atkins), every week was like starting behind the eight ball. Fantastic tennis, lovely opposition and delicious suppers but there’s no doubt a different division, a different outcome.  The Team – Sheena Storm as Captain (twin 1), Fiona Allan (twin 1), Lucinda Anderson (welcome back to pennants after tennis elbow recovery), Lisa McCusker and Rose Moore. This winter we are starting strong and ready to have a real go.

 ‘Not just a Coach’

 Anna Cullen is such a dedicated player she was unable to take her son to his first day of Pre-primary as it clashed with her pennant match at Cottesloe, so David Culley took Brian Cullen (ages 5) to his first day of Pre-primary so his Mum could finish a very important game of the season.  Thanks David for saving the day and Brian for being so understanding!!! P.S. Brian’s Teacher was confused when the real Mr Cullen turned up later in the week.

‘2^nd Tin of Balls required’

A certain team (who shall remain anonymous) were faced with the dilemma of their opposition turning up late. They decided they must take 2 sets as penalty (especially as this had potential to affect the ladder).  The Opposition, when told of their penalty and lack of communication or apology, became very aggressive and told the Cottesloe team exactly their thoughts, at which the Cottesloe team cowered away and gave into them, just like that!!  Where’s that 2^nd tin of ball when you need it?

FAQ – rules of pennants

A foot under the net whilst hitting any shot is considered “out”. 

‘Commencement of play’ – 9.30am Midweek, 7.30pm Night.  Score cards are to be written out 10 minutes before commencement of play, balls warmed up before commencement of play and all players on the court (not premises)at commencement of play.  

Interested in Playing Pennants?

Need more information?  Get a team together or register your interest with Rose Moore (rose[AT]timmoore.com.au) (Co-ordinator).  An interest unfortunately does not guarantee a position in a team. 

An image of the playground is attached – after the initial installation of equipment there will follow an installation of safe-fall matting.

Thanks go out to all who helped with the discussions, planning, stump and old-playground removal to prepare for this major improvement at our Club.

New CTC Playground

Cottesloe Tennis Club would like to acknowledge and thank the volunteers and sponsors who all helped make the Blockbuster day on 7th March such a huge success.

Kids were encouraged to come along and participate in the day with the lure icecreams, drinks, a chance to win an iPod and docking station and of course the chance to watch some wonderful tennis.  The lucky iPod winner was a very excited Harry Bird who was tracked thereafter by a flock of friends eager to look at his new goodies.

Jack Harrison, Derek Walker and Gaham Povey were a fetching trio in their pretty aprons while cooking steaks for the evening meal.

The flyers and posters for this event were organised by Murray Frieberg who donated the food for the cheese and biscuit platters and the Italian Biscotti for the evening meal.  Murray was also very generous in donating the champagne (once again) for this wonderful Cottesloe Club function.

Many thanks to Dinah Terry, Jane Hope, Val Formby and even Glenn Lehman who helped in the kitchen to make up platters during the course of the afternoon.  A special thanks to Val for staying behind till 9pm to clean up the kitchen at the end of the festivities.

David Thomas opened the bar early for the thirsty spectators while Jane Hope collected money as diligently as a Club Treasurer.

Below is a list of some of the sponsors and helpers to whom we wish to express our sincere thanks:

• Peter O’Dea who organised the steaks and buns
• Murray Freiberg for the champagne, posters, cheese and biscuits plus afternoon biscotti
• Peter Wakeford and Rick Cullen for the iPod prize
• Tom and Vidette Wood of Club Sponsor Amberjacks for the lovely salads
• Tony Alder of Alder Tapware: $200-
• Gavin and Mary Sullivan: $100-
• Cottesloe Tennis Club:  $100-
• Rob Prouse, Glenn Smith and George Holmes – each buying a case of Corona for the event
• Jack, Derek and Graham: for cooking up a storm of steaks
• Judi Coffey: for organising the Childrens Raffle
• David Thomas:   manning the bar !

and last but not least:

• Dinah Terry, Val Formby, Jane Hope and Glen Lehman for all round helpfulness

My apologies if I have left anyone off the list and our sincere thanks once again,  Claire (on behalf of Club Captain Laurence Pace)

Saturday teams

Womens State Grade v City Beach – away

Womens       Division  1   v South Perth –  home
Womens       Division 2    v  Dalkeith  -  home

Mens State Grade  v  Claremont – away

Mens Division  3    v  Hensmen  Park – home
Mens Division  5    v  Corinthian Park – away   

Sunday  teams
Mens  o/35  Division 3  v Scarborough –  home

Mens under 23  Division 1   v  Higgins Park  -   away

Mens under 23  Division  2   v  Belmont Park  - away

This is a fabulous result from our 13 weekend teams and we wish the best of luck to all.  

All matches start at 1pm and any noisey supporters are welcome !

Is Amberjacks the Best Fish and Chip Shop in Australia?

Cottesloe Residents and Tennis Club Members will agree that Amberjacks runs the cleanest take away shop in Australia, has the best oil management procedure, and highest quality fish and chips, this is a title that Amberjacks deserve.

With great prizes to be won, we ask all our members to vote for Amberjacks at www.bestfishnchips.com.au using up to 5 voting cards a week.  Voting cards, with the voting codes on it, are available at the Club!

Please support our Club’s Sponsor Amberjacks in securing this well deserved title.  They need our weekly votes.  You can vote up to 5 times with one email address each week. 

Thank you very much.

Last Junior club day – Saturday 7 March (there is no Junior Club on 28th February)

Junior Pennant finals – Sunday 8 March – (At least 4 teams made it to their finals and at least 2 are playing home games)

The Junior Club tournament will take place over the two weekends of March 13-15 and March 20- 22.  Details of Entry and the form can be downloaded below…

Junior Club News

On Friday 27th March we will hold the Junior Club Wind-up and Trophy Presentation from 5.30pm – 8pm.  All parents invited to enjoy a Friday afternoon drink and come together with the kids to wrap up the season.

Junior Club Tournament Form 09