Skybridge Tennis Seniors NSW State Championships 2011

The Women’s Doubles 35-50 was won by Kathy Eldridge and Nicole Nissen (who won their event
last year, and had had a 3-set thriller with Elise Taylor and Wanda Clothier in their semi). They
defeated Kaye Nealon and Ros Balodis (who had fought out their semi-final in 3 sets, with Kerry
Ballard and Sue Woodward) with the Final score being 6/2 6/1. The 60-75WD was a Round Robin,
with Julie Pratt and Mary Gordon having “sweet revenge” after last year’s loss to Kim Blackburne
and Bev Eddington, 6/3 6/2. The tournament was all “wrapped up” by 4.30 with the Singles
winners having been presented with their prize money (thanks to our NEW sponsor Jason Birch
CEO of Skybridge Financial) at 12.30 by Jackson Hills of Tennis New South Wales and our
President Mick Bruton.
Our grateful thanks must go to the staff and volunteers at Eastwood Thornleigh District Tennis
Association, headed by Dave Cochrane, who managed to have the courts playable so soon after
the dumping of rain on Sunday, and to the catering volunteers who worked ALL weekend (even at
the bar tent in the rain)! The food prepared in the kitchen as well as at the barbecue was superb,
especially those fresh scones, Barb! And thanks to Mary and Gerry again for keeping us all
hydrated and well-fed. It was much appreciated.
Last, but not least, we must thank the players, especially those from interstate who help boost our
numbers each year in spite of the threat of rain!
Results
Event Winners Finalists
35MS Alex Bijkerk Ian Choat 6/1 6/4
40MS Martin Richards (SA) Neil Smith 6/4 3/6 6/3
45MS Robert Kilborn Simon Arms (VIC) 6/2 5/7 6/3
50MS Peter Doohan Eddie Myers (VIC) 5/7 6/3 6/4
55MS Wayne Pascoe Russell Rumery 6/0 6/2
60MS Geoff Walsh Peter Jenkins (VIC) 2/6 6/2 6/3
65MS Alan Walsh Ian Davis 6/1 6/4
70MS Don Biddle Peter Froelich (QLD) 6/4 2/6 6/2
75/80MS R/R Cam Dezarnaulds (4 wins) Roger Frankenberg (QLD) (3 wins)
35WS Karen Kleverlaan (VIC) Joanne Walter 6/1 6/2
45/50WS Ros Balodis (ACT) Narelle Raftery (ACT) 6/0 6/3
55/65WS R/R Helen Worland (4 wins) Suzy Ellis (3 wins)
35/40MD E Myers (VIC) C O’Mara (QLD) P Kleverlaan (VIC) M Richards (SA) 7/6 6/4
45MD R Kilborn N Smith S Arms (VIC) B Ferguson (VIC) W/O
50MD T Golding B Roddy W Dickinson G Armstrong 5/7 6/2 6/3
55/60MD R Genge C Holgate (ACT) G Walsh G Scott 6/7 7/6 6/3
65MD A Walsh I Davis M Pyne B Burns 6/4 6/3
70/75MD D Biddle P Froelich (QLD) J Davis G Waygood 6/1 6/0
35-50WD K Eldridge N Nissen R Balodis (ACT) K Nealon 6/2 6/1
65-75WD R/R J Pratt M Gordon (4 wins) K Blackburne B Eddington (3 wins)
Mixed and Combined Doubles were abandoned due to Sunday’s heavy rain.