YOUNG TENNIS CLUB NEWS
18 May 2011
The Young Tennis Club is saddened by the untimely death of Kelvin Platt. To Trevor, Patty,
Jade and Steve we offer our heartfelt sympathy. Kelv was a member of the YTC for many years. He
loved his tennis. From early on in the junior ranks his name decorates the Championship Board with a
win in the U14 Boy’s Singles in 1993 and again in 1995 with a win in the U16 Boy’s Singles. Kelv
was a member of the McDonalds’ Squads during the inaugural period. He was also selected to
represent the YTC in the Intertown Competition. Trevor tells us of one of his proudest moments when
he partnered his son to win the Wirrimah Doubles. I am sure Kelv’s proudest moment in tennis
occurred when he first beat his dad. He was a well respected, quiet, kind and caring person, known by
all of us here at the YTC. Kelv will be sadly missed by the many people he befriended over his past 32
years.
The new committee is active at the YTC with the President, Angus Golsby, Secretary Katrina
Dorman and Membership Officer Jenene Schiller working with the new ‘My Tennis’ website. This
new website will offer members online registration, regular tennis updates appropriate to the YTC and
many more features. We will bring you more information as it becomes available.
Members are reminded that registration is compulsory for all players, both junior and senior.
These registration fees, in part, assist with YTC upgrades.
The Autumn/Winter Comps are well underway. The evenings have been somewhat fresh but
the players haven’t been deterred. Just a reminder: If you are unable to play please assist Col by
finding a replacement player. Late notice jeopardizes the smooth running of the comp and is a
disappointment to other team members.
The results for this week are: Kelly’s Gang def the Hammonds
37/27
M & M’s def the Wombats
33/31
Taylor Made def Murphy’s Law
166/126
Lang Dogs def Macks
153/120
Hart Starts def Parkers Land
168/139
Cartwrights def Discount Curtains
168/95
Millers def Smartline
165/158
Davis Cup def Girls Only
125/88
Deaths def Drummonds
20/15
Johnson def Hewson
20/13
Maher def Golsby
22/19
Wallace def Cook
20/15
Tennis NSW Premier League
Players are welcome to join the Men’s and Ladies’ Social Tennis each week at the centre.
Ladies on Thursday mornings from 9.30am.
Men on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8.30am
Senior Ladies on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9.00am
Adult ladies coaching every Tuesday from 9.30am
Our best wishes to Dave for a speedy recovery and an even speedier return to tennis from all of
us at the YTC. We miss your company!
The YTC is the host centre for MLC Hot Shots Program as an integral part of a National
Program set by Tennis Australia for the Development of 5 to 12 yrs Juniors wishing to play tennis.
The program is modified and player participation based. This program is available every Friday
afternoon commencing at 4.00pm and Saturday mornings from 9.00am.
The Junior Comp is open to all school aged players each Saturday commencing at the new time
of 9.00am.
Medibank Squads for all school age children, are in full training mode from Monday to Friday
each week. If you wish to join this program and develop your game contact Col 0438 228364.
This Sunday players will travel to Griffith to participate in the MJDS.
Dates for future MJDS Tournaments are:
Yass
May
Narrandera
June 5
Tumut
July 24
Wagga
July 31
Champion of Champions
August 21
A reminder that entries to these tournaments are online. Entry closes on the
Tuesday prior to the Tournament date with an early bird entry fee of $17.50. The final date for entry is
the Friday prior to the Tournament with a late entry fee of $20.00. All MJDS Tournaments commence
at 8.30am.
Juniors are invited to join the junior fitness group at the YTC each Tuesday. This is run by the
junior players to keep their fitness at its peak.
During the first week of the July school holidays a Coaching Camp is being organized.
Bookings are now open for a fun week of tennis. The Wimbledon Championships will be played on
the last day of this camp.
Private lessons are available by appointment only.
We wish Mandy Butts every success as she travels to Fiji shortly to compete in the Fijian Open.
Denaru Island is an ideal setting for rest, relaxation and of course some tennis. Players come from near
and far for the experience. Start thinking about the Fijian Open 2012. We will be leaving Australia in
early June. Bookings are now open with a number of players already on the list for next year.
Bookings for Court Hire must be made through the Pro/Shop 63822180 or 0438228364
Players are not permitted on court without a prior booking.
Our Club will host, for the first time, a new Program for 2011 - CARDIAC TENNIS. Come
and have a workout without worrying about the score. Look to see when Cardiac Tennis will start at
your club.
Looking forward to a great week of tennis next week.
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