Reabold Reporter NOVEMBER 2012
Saturday Social
Welcome back to the grass courts, which look
magnificent and to Drew Thornton our set
organiser.
An updated format/guide for Drew should see
more even and fun sets.
Surprises could also be in store.
Open Day
We were very honoured to have the Official
Opening performed by Ron Alexander (Director of
DSR).
Special guests Ron Alexander (Dept. Sport &
Recreation), Yvonne Furner (Acton North) & Simon
Withers (Mayor Town of Cambridge)
As we anticipated the opening of our beloved grass
courts someone forgot to let the weather man
know that we were praying for sunshine. Although
the heavens opened and we didn’t get to play on
the grass this did not deter some tennis die-hards
who patiently waited for a break in the weather
and played on the hard-courts. During the evening
85 members & guests were treated to a sumptuous
buffet dinner of chicken & yummy salads provided
by the guests who then enjoyed strawberries and
cream for dessert. A huge thank you to everyone
who supported this event, and who bought along
salads to share with everyone. Also a huge thank
you to the Social committee comprising of Tania
Hayward, Dale Croker, Sally Hendriks, Wendy
Dallas-Smith, Helen Ashenden, Andrea Hennessey
& Angela Kempkes for their tireless efforts with not
only this function but ALL the social functions held
at the Club during 2012. You are simply the best!!!
2012 President’s Cocktail Party
Our social event of the year was held on Friday 16th
November. 160 guests were treated to a
wonderful night coupled with great weather,
fabulous food and outstanding entertainment. The
inaugural Reabold Cup was a huge success. The
field of 10 horses:
1
Tony Glass
MR PRESIDENT
2
Dean Williams THE DEAN MACHINE
3
Judy Kozak
LADY’S CHAMP
4
Sue O’Keefe
BIRTHDAY GIRL
5
Dale Croker
CHAMPAGNE BUBBLE
6
Tania Hayward VERSATILE MISS
7
Dimitri Bacopanos THE ATHENIAN
8
Steve Mack
THE MACK ATTACK
9
Harry Phillips
DR HARRY
10
Clive Wilderspin LIVING LEGEND
All were paraded prior to the race, which spurred
on a huge rush to the Tote. The race was then
called by legendary race caller John Hunt who had
the crowd in fits of laughter. We all thought that
“Mack Attack” (Steve Mack), who was a definite
outsider, may have just pulled off the race of his
life but he was pipped at the post by “Birthday
Girl” (Sue O’Keefe). A lot of fun was had by all.
Thanks to the lovely Tote Assistants
Leah Crabb & Nina Sergeev.
Many thanks to our major sponsor, Kailis Brothers
Leederville, for their fine food and Little Red Hen,
Mount Claremont, for their delicious goodies.
Both Leanne Foley and club member Billie Court
entertained us with their fabulous vocals
throughout the night culminating in a duet.
The night’s success is due to a lot of preparation
and work behind the scenes. The Function subcommittee consisted of:
Mike Hendriks
Sally Hendriks
Tania Hayward
Dale Croker
Martina Alessandro
A special mention and thanks to our very
competent Wait staff, (the u/ 18 Div 1 Pennant
Team) Ryan Hayward, Nathan Hayward, Leighton
Lilford and Sam Hadlow, and Bar hands Drew
Thornton & Mitchell Carey.
Also thanks to Claude Hayward and Andrea
Hennessy who assisted with the set up and to
Mark Casey, who always so generously provides
the linen.
Without everyone’s assistance the event would not
have run as smoothly. We look forward to this
event in 2013.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY AND SAFE
NEW YEAR TO ALL MEMBERS AND FAMILIES from
the President, Board Members and Manager of the
club, with our very best wishes.
Christmas Party-Saturday December 15th
Please make note in your diaries to come along the
final RTC function of the year.
This year’s Christmas Party promises to be a very
family orientated affair, with a visit from Santa,
Christmas Carol’s sung by our lovely club member
Billie Court and a usual buffet feast.
Please contact Tania Hayward with your RSVP’s to
belind@bigpond.com
THE REABOLD TENNIS CLUB
A chronicle of Its First Half Century Since 1956
Popular Reabold member, political commentator,
former lecturer, Honorary Professor Edith Cowan
University, Adjunct Professor John Curtin
University, West Coast Eagles supporter and crafty
left handed tennis player Dr Harry Phillips has
dedicated himself to write the above Chronicle
over the last few years.
The launch will be on Sunday 17th February 2013
from 2.30pm onwards. Please diarise this date.
More details will follow from the committee who
are arranging what will be a fantastic day to launch
this history.
The intent is to contact past members with whom
we have lost contact with and invite them back to
say hello and see where the club is today. Shirley
Lantzke, Brian and Marg Nevard, Clive Wilderspin
and Rob Wallman are all involved in the committee
and in making personal contact.
Should you run into anyone with a Reabold
connection please invite them and pass their name
onto Jim Ashenden chairperson of the organising
committee. Jim will then make formal contact with
details when they are available for general
circulation.
It will be necessary to obtain prior commitment so
that the venue can be properly set up.
Women in Tennis – Gala Day 17th October
The club was fortunate to host one of the Gala
Days, a fundraiser for “Women in Tennis”. The day
was very successful, & monies raised are used to
assist women and girls in tennis needing financial
help.
A letter of appreciation was received to thank the
club and Groundsman, Sean Kehane, for the great
courts.
New Members
We welcome the following members to the club
and hope they enjoy the friendliness & facilities.
SUMMERILL
KIM
MCCURDY
STUART
DAWSON
WILL
VAN DE GRAAF
VICTOR
HUGHEY
SCOTT
HUGHEY
ISABEL
MOYLAN
JOEL
LIND
EMILY
DAVID
EM
DAVID
TAYLOR
HISLOP
BEN
MELVILLE
ALEX
MELVILLE
BENJI
QUIN
GREG
MCNICOL
CHERRY
MCNICOL
WAYNE J
MCNICOL
KENNY
MCNICOL
WAYNE A
GOULD
JACK
MITCHELL
STEPHAN
ROE
LEWIS
URQUHART
CATHRYN
MITCHELL
STEPHAN
SHERIDAN
KAYLA
VALENTINE
SUE
MCEVOY
ADRIENNE
ROBERTS
DAN
ROBERTS
MEREDITH
KOGO
SHUNSUKE
BAUM
JACQUES
HORRDIGE
ANDREW
LLOYD
DAVID
MORPHETT
KEELY
CAMPBELL
BROOKE
PENROSE
MILLY
BANTOCK
EMILY
BOUCKAERT
MARCUS
SIMBILE
IVWANANJI
SIMBILE
LUKUNDO
QUINN
LOLA
MOORCROFT
MICHAEL
MCCALLION
AOIFE
MCCALLION
MICHAEL
SHAH
MYRA
SHAH
ISHAN
SOUTHGATE
MICHAEL
HAO
JENNIFER
MCCORMACK
TOM
MENZIES
JENNY
OFFERMAN
MICHAEL
FERRITTO
ROBERT
RAJANZIMMERMAN NINA
Sports Surfaces-Junior Hard Court Tournament
The Tournament was run over 4 days – Friday 5th
October to Monday 8th October.
This was an extremely successful tournament, a
massive event & certainly the biggest we have ever
hosted - 198 Players with 267 entries, over 2
venues – Reabold & Hale School.
Leslee Holmes, the consummate professional and
wonderful Tournament Director, and Martina
Alessandro, her willing assistant, worked tirelessly
over the 4 days.
The accomplishment wouldn’t have been possible
without the help & assistance of numerous club
members.
A thank you morning tea was arranged for all
involved on Tuesday 30th October.
Event
Boys 12
Singles
Winner
Boys 14
Singles
Logan
McAlpine
Riley Spring
Boys 16
Singles
Marcus
Bouckaert
Tom Hann
Boys 12
Doubles
Tom
McCormack
Cameron
McVeigh
Boys 14
Doubles
Tom Hann & Jack Hardy – RUNNERS UP
Boys 14 & U Doubles
Georgina Ferreira & Partner – RUNNERS UP
Girls 10 & U Girls Doubles
2012 Junior Club Championships
The Junior Club Championship schedule was
changed this year from April to October due to an
early Easter break and a longer summer pennant
season. For this reason it was decided to run the
majority of events at the beginning of the pennant
season rather than the end. It also meant running
the tournament in cooler weather and without the
inevitable clashes with winter sport trials. All
pennant players for the current 2012/13 season
were expected to play and a new “opt out” system
was trialled. Fortunately very few players opted
out and we had a very strong turnout on Sunday
21st October for the following events. The Green
and Orange Ball events will be run on Saturday the
1st December.
Thanks must go to Tony Glass who helped out all
day in the Tournament Director’s box and to all the
players and parents who attended the matches and
stayed for the presentation of trophies.
The results for the 2012 tournament are listed.
Riley Spring
Rory Gillen
Boys 16
Doubles
Marcus
Bouckaert
Tom Hann
Congratulations to Junior Club Members:
Crista Santiago – WINNER
Girls 16 & U Singles
Runner-up
Cameron
Taylor David
McVeigh
Girls 12
Singles
Girls 12
Doubles
Girls 14
Singles
Girls 14
Doubles
Alyssa May
Enya
Zankaria
Emily
Forrest
Milly
Penrose
Eve Cohen
Keely
Morphett
Girls 16
Singles
Crista
Santiago
Girls 16
Doubles
Crista
Santiago
Ashton
Arthur
Nicholas
Sergeev
Ishan Shah
James
McCormick
Jacob
DorsettSawyer
Ivwananji
Simbile
Nico
Burbano
Sophie
Mazza
Alyssa May
Olivia
Purnell
Eve Cohen
Courtney
McVeigh
Milly
Penrose
Leah Crabb
Leah Crabb
Hayley
McAlpine
Saturday Junior Club
Junior Club was back in full swing on
October 27th, under the supervision of Chris
Smethurst and Nick Scriabine in the initial
weeks and Aidan Crabb on his return from
his overseas trip.
A new format has seen the kids battle
weekly to gain points for their respective
teams, in tennis skills and knowledge.
Mid-week Ladies
The ladies held their own Open Day on
Tuesday 16th October, and were officially
the first players to enjoy the grass courts.
The weather was perfect and their
tournament went very well, followed by a
sumptuous buffet lunch.
Ball Kids
At the next Hopman Cup, 2 of our junior
members, Courtney & Cameron McVeigh,
have been accepted as Ball Kids.
This will be a very exciting event at the
wonderful new arena.
Department of Sport & Recreation Grant
The club has been successful in obtaining a
Grant from the DSR which will assist (in
conjunction with the Town of Cambridge) to
replace our ancient fences.
The plans to undertake the changes will be
early in the new year.
Shed Shelving
Many thanks to Geoff Stooke who donated a
massive amount of shelving and the
carpenter’s time to assemble same in the
groundsman shed. This has freed up an
enormous amount of space and will also allow
us to store club archives in an orderly fashion.
With appreciation and thanks Geoff.
Club Break-in/Theft
In the early morning hours of Monday
November 19, the club was unfortunately
broken in to. In all we sustained a damaged
kitchen shutter, broken Office window and
loss of some cash. It could have been much
worse, but the alarm activated and computer
and office equipment were saved. The
security monitoring service deployed the
police very quickly and awoke 2 of our Board
members from their sleep.
This is an opportune time to ensure the
diligence of all members being aware and
taking responsibility of your club and securing
the club house at all times on departure.
Court Usage over Christmas
Even though the Christmas wind-up is
December 15th, the Saturday social organized
tennis will continue on over the festive
season. Subject to the groundsman’s
availability it is envisaged that the majority of
grass courts and all plexicushion courts will be
available on the weekends of 22nd 29th
December and 5th January.
Grass Condition Report
The Club commissioned a report on the condition
of the grass courts in early October 2012. We
received the report on the 17th October.
Following are extracts from the report:
Observations
 Turf in general is currently in good
condition and recovering from renovation.
All grass appeared to be very healthy with
no obvious signs of disease or other poor
health.
 Surface appeared relatively firm, however
no specific bounce test was conducted.
 A distinct colonisation of the couch grass
and a number of different couch strains was
apparent.
 The eastern end of the courts may suffer
from a lack of important morning sunlight
that is crucial to Turf grass especially if
other stress factors are endured.
 Some varieties of couch had recovered (or
were in the process of recovering) faster
than others. This was leaving the sparser
areas of court 11 in particular, exposed and
behind in their recovery.
Results of Nematode test (Court 11)
 The results of the nematode test have
indicated a very high level of the very
damaging Sting nematode. There is no
doubt that this would be severely
restricting recovery from renovations and
general wear and tear.
Results of Nutrient tests
 Nutrition levels are more than acceptable
and would in no way be a major cause of
any poor performance of the courts.
However, some fine tuning and slight
improvement could come from increasing
Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium and
copper levels to within optimum range.
Outcomes
 It is in my opinion, based on the
information obtained, that the courts are in
very good condition. They appear to be
recovering well from renovation with no
obvious hindrance to the health or growth
of the turf. The sparser areas of turf are
clearly just coarser varieties of couch with
less density. Given all the conditions these
will take longer to cover.

Although the nematode problem may be
possible to reduce with chemical treatment,
the main problem of inconsistent recovery
could be attributed to the various colonised
areas of couch grass present. Different
varieties of couch have varying growth
habits and abilities to tolerate wear. This
makes it very difficult to apply one
maintenance style that suits all varieties.
 One other notable factor could be the
position of court 11 and whether its far
eastern location could be the cause of any
poorer performance due to past/present
issues relating to early morning shade.
Recommendation
 Treat for nematodes and suggest using
chemical Agador.
 Improve nutrition status as previously
mentioned.
 Get a further nematode test from a
healthier area as a comparison and an
indication of what effect the nematodes are
having.
 Long term, look at replacing the turf species
with a pure strain of grass that is best
suited. This will be far easier to manage and
provide a more consistent surface as well as
making overall management of the turf
better.
The report and testing (most expensive part) cost
$1000. The nematode spray Agador is new to the
market after 5 – 6 years testing as previous sprays
had become ineffective. It has only just been
approved by Australian authorities and we have
sprayed all courts (first of 3 fortnightly sprays) on
Monday 19th Nov. Total cost of chemical just over
$1000.
Should you wish to view the whole report please
make contact with Martina.
Martina’s Annual Leave
Martina will be away from Wednesday December
5th until Tuesday January 8th 2013 and the office
will be unattended.
For any urgent enquiries, please contact the
appropriate Board Member and for coaching and
court hire please contact Total Tennis 0414 155
533.
Shoe Tags
This year’s shoe tags are bright orange, and must
be worn at all times. This will ensure membership
recognition with priority court usage and court
hire.
Court Hire
All members are to be reminded that if you wish to
play tennis on the plexicushion courts during this
winter season, it is imperative that you book a
court, as courts are at optimum usage.
Night hire for lights is $5.00 per court per hour.
For bookings please call 0414 155 533.
Balls
If any members wish to purchase new Wilson
Tennis Balls, they are available from Martina in the
office for $10 per can of 4. This will be an ongoing
benefit to members.
Contact Details
Martina Alessandro – Manager
Club Phone: 042 113 7250 or 08 9383 7891
Email: admin@reaboldtennis.com.au
Website: www.reaboldtennis.com.au
Mailing Address: PO Box 9, WEMBLEY WA
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