SDTA Bulletin - Southern Districts Tennis Association

12 h June 2013Issue 75SDTA BulletinThis bulletin:• Membership• Presentation Night• Court Curatorsrequired• Experienced Coachesrequired• Wests Tennis ClubTennis Scholarships• Thursday NightWinners• Changes to SDTAcomps• Special GeneralMeeting• Experienced CoachesRequired• NSW HardcourtSquads• Interdistrict Teams•ProudlyLadiesSponsoredMidweekby:Attention all members,2013/14 Membership FeesSouthern Districts Tennis Association Inc current membership will expire as ofJuly 1 2013 unless renewed.Notice is hereby given to all members of an increase in membership feeswhich are published on the 2013/14 membership form.As part of the Associations membership program, in the coming membershipyear, members will see greater benefits and value from the Membership withSDTA through the partnership with local businesses.As of July 1 2013, a new Social Membership package will be introduced toprovide an opportunity to tennis players who play socially but do not wish tocompete in SDTA Competitions.Membership BenefitsSDTA Membership CardTennis Court Hire DiscountsDiscounts/special offers through SDTA2013/14 Membership CollectionAttention all SDTA members, for your convenience we will be holding amembership drive on Saturday 22nd June from 8am to 1pm at Wests TennisClub. Some of our committee will be there for you to submit your membershipform and payment in person and for you to collect receipts on the spot.It is important you have your membership form and payment submitted ASAPto ensure your registration is processed with Tennis NSW for tournamententries and insurance purposes. This will also allow SDTA to process yourmembership card during July.Membership will be considered expired as of July 1 2013 for members whohave not submitted a form and payment for renewal.For any membershipenquiries please contact:The Secretary: Michael Jackson - 0413 632 632 -mj.fpv@hotmail.com The Assistant Secretary - Lisa Campbell - 0421 323 468 -lisa.campbell68@bigpond.com

Date:13 th July 2013Time:Doors open at 6:30 pm for a 7 pm startWhere:Camden Lakeside Country ClubIncludes:3 course mealQuality EntertainmentFun for the entire family with prizes to be won!CostAdults - $45Children $30$125 for a family of 4 (maximum 2 adults)SDTA members get $5 discountContact: Michael Jackson 0413632632Please note the venue change.SDTA Bulletin Page 2 of 12.Presentation nightCourt Curator Macquarie FieldsWe have appointed a new court curator at Macquarie Fields. His name is Scott and his contact numberis 0416 921 924. welcome aboard Scott. Thank you to Joy and Chez for the efforts for their time ascurators.. Experienced Tennis Coaches RequiredSDTA is looking for experienced and qualified coaches who are interested in obtaining the tender forsome of our local tennis centres. We are offering great rates for coaches to help get your business upand running, as well as support from our Association.Contact Craig on 0410 635 811 for more information or to organise a meeting.

Page 3 of 12SDTA BulletinWests Tennis Club Tennis ScholarshipsThe Wests Tennis Club Sub-Committee is taking applications for financial assistance to junior tennisplayers, where the junior player meets the following:The athlete currently resides within the geographical boundaries of the Southern Districts TennisAssociation (SDTA) and has resided within those boundaries for a period of twelve (12) consecutivemonths: orPlays in any Competition or Annual Championships run by SDTA: orHas represented SDTA: andThe athlete must be coached by a qualified coach (Tennis Australia approved): andThe athlete must participate in 2 events run by SDTA: andThe athlete must nominate to represent SDTA in the NSW Hardcourt Interdistrict Competition: andPlay more them 50% of matches playableThe athlete must compete in 3 Australian Ranking Tournaments (Optus Junior Tour or AustralianMoney Tournament): andMust be a current financial member of SDTA for a period of twelve (12) consecutive monthsThe athlete must be committed to improving their Australian Ranking (ranking improvement will bedependant on current ranking and age and will be agreed upon by the sub-committee and athlete.The athlete must make them self available for SDTA Annual Open Day in January 2014.Application forms can be obtained from the SDTA website www.southerndistrictstennis.com.au or bycontacting the Secretary Michael Jackson.All enquiries and submissions to Michael Jackson on emailmj.fpv@hotmail.com Scholarship submissions MUST be addressed to the Secretary: MichaelJackson

SDTA Bulletin Page 4 of 12Changes to SDTA Senior CompetitionsEffective 1 July 2013, competition entry fees will be changed to a team registration fee instead of anindividual registration fee. The fees will be:• 3 Player Competitions – competitions requiring a minimum of 3 players per team - RegistrationFee: $50• 4 Player Competitions – competitions requiring a minimum of 4 players per team - RegistrationFee: $60Prize money will also be adjusted inline with the new entry fee format:• 3 Player Competitions – competitions requiring a minimum of 3 players per team - Prize Money:$150• 4 Player Competitions – competitions requiring a minimum of 4 players per team - Prize Money:$200These new formats will be applicable for all senior competitions which commence on, or after 1 July2013.All prize money will continue to be awarded at the completion of each competition in the form of a giftvoucher as noted in The Bulletin December 5th 2012 (Issue 53).For any questions regarding the changes to senior competitions, please contact your CompetitionSecretarySDTA Junior Players,SDTA McDonalds Junior Development SquadThe SDTA McDonalds Junior Development Squad has a number of vacancies and will be holdingFREE Trials on June 21st for junior players who are interested in joining.Players are accepted into the squad by invitation from the SDTA Committee, players are encouraged tosubmit an expression of interest in joining the squad. This FREE Trial session will provide junior playersan opportunity to trial the squad for a FULL session and express an interest in joining the squad inTerm 3 in a permanent position.The Squad is operated by SDTA and delivered by two qualified and experienced Tennis Australiacertified coaches. The squad is held for 8 weeks each school term on a Friday evening at Glen AlpineTennis Centre. Each session runs for a total of 2 hours, consisting of 90 minutes of on court drills andexercises and 30 minutes of fitness training.The McDonalds Junior Development Squad costs $100 per term, and is subsidised by SDTA throughthe Junior Incentive Award Scheme.

Page 5 of 12SDTA BulletinIf you have any questions about the squad, please contact either:Michael Jackson 0413 632 632Kathi Mallia 0432 684 858If you would like to attend the FREE Squad Trial Session, please book with either of the abovecontacts.Special General MeetingNotice is given to all members of Southern Districts Tennis Association Inc that it is proposed to alterthe Constitution of Southern Districts Tennis Association Inc at a Special General Meeting of theassociation to be held at 6.00pm Monday 17th June 2013 at Western Suburbs League Club(Campbelltown).The special general meeting is convened for the purpose of considering and voting ona constitutional change. The change reflects the newly adopted membership model of the Association.1. Resolution #1:To change clause 4. Membership Classification from:The Association shall consist of life members, ordinary members, associate members, and juniormembers.TO:The Association shall consist of life members, ordinary members, junior members and social members.2. Resolution #2:To add the following clause as 5.6The qualification for a social member of the Association shall be that they play regularly on Associationcourts socially, but not a registered member of a competition team.3. Resolution #3:To add the following clause as 6.4A nominee for social membership must play socially on any tennis courts within the boundaries of theAssociation.4. Resolution #4:To add the following clause as 40.5Only a member of the Association may be present at a General Meeting.5. Special Resolution #5:To change clause 5.3 FROM:The qualification for ordinary membership of the Association shall be that they are financial members ofa registered team, provided that the Council may, in its discretion, admit to ordinary membership of theAssociation a person who is not a financial member of a registered team.

SDTA Bulletin Page 6 of 12TO:The qualification for ordinary membership of the Association shall be that they are financial members ofa registered team and above the age of 18, provided that the Council may, in its discretion, admit toordinary membership of the Association a person who is not a financial member of a registered team.6. Special Resolution #6:To change clause 5.5 FROM:Junior Membership – a person under 18.TO:Junior Membership - a person aged 18 years and under.7. Special Resolution #7:To add a new statement under 2. Interpretation to be:Member means an ordinary or life member of the Association.Batemans Bay Annual tournamentA large coningent of our local players ventured to Bateman’s Bay for their annual tournament lastweekend. Our players had many good results and a selection is displayed below:Cormac Clissold won the Men’s singles as well as the men’s doubles with Nathan Lewis. Cormac wasalso successful in the mixed doubles playing with Jessica Barrett. What a great effort Cormac.Rhiannon Marlin was a semi-finalist in the wome’s singles and also in the women’s doubles withJessica Barrett.Belinda Barrett and Keith Clarke won the Special Mixed Doubles while Belinda was also runner-up inthe B Ladies doubles with Lisa Campbell.Cameron Baarendse won the A Grade Men’s singles and also the A Grade Men’s doubles with TrentCampbell.Allyse Lewis won the A Grade ladies singles while Julie Lewis was a semi-finlaist with Chris Clissold inthe B Grade Mixed Doubles. Chris was also runner-up in the C Grade Men’s singles.Ben Marlin and Michael Jackson were semi-finalists in the B Grade Men’s DoublesMadison Campbell won the B Grade Ladies Singles and also the B Grade Ladies Doubles with JodieCurry. Madison was also a semi-finalist in the A Grade Ladies Singles.Shane Curry won the C Grade Men’s singles and the C Grade Mixed Doubles with Wife Jodie. Shanewas also runner –up in the C Grade Men’s doubles with Neil Campbell.Last and not least Shantell Szarafinski was a semi-finalist in the C Grade Women’s doubles with herMother Sharyn and was also a semi-finalist in the C Grade Mixed Doubles with Sam Grasso.Congratulations to all of the above players for their fantastic results. Keep up the good work.

Page 7 of 12SDTA BulletinINTER DISTRICT TEAMS 2013Congratulations to the following players who have been chosen to represent southern districts in the2013 inter district competition. Competition starts on 21 st july for Opens & juniors & 16 th June forSeniors.Please look on website weekly for updated informationThere were insufficient teams in the Angus & Coote Cup and this competition will not be run in 2013. The SeniorLadies has been reduced to 2 rounds instead of 3 and will commence Sunday 14 th JulySee website for "Keyed" draw & gradings for the 2013 competitionFixture Books for this years competition will be available in a few weeks (Prior to the start of the "main"competition)The Senior/Veterans Mens Cups are to commence on Sunday 16th June (2 rounds-6 team draw)The Senior Ladies Cup is to commence on Sunday 14th July (2 rounds- 4 team draw)The main competition is to commence on 21st JulyBelow is the draw for the Senior Mens competition for the first 4 weeksPlease ensure all Senior Mens teams are aware of the "Key" numbering & drawIt is different from previous yearsJune 16th June 23rd June 30th July 7th2 v 1 1v 4 3 v 1 1 v 54 v 3 5 v 2 4 v 5 2 v 36 v 5 3 v 6 6 v 2 4 v 6George Rider Cup George Fletcher Cup Life Members Cup1 Kiama Shellharbour 1 Nepean 1 Kiama Shellharbour2 Southern Districts 2 Eastwood Thornleigh 2 Wollongong3 Camden 3 Southern Districts 3 Eastern Suburbs4 Blacktown 4 Hawkesbury 4 Southern Districts5 Canterbury Bankstown 5 Blacktown 5 NSW Chinese6 Bye 6 Canterbury Bankstown 6 Hornsby Kuringai

SDTA Bulletin Page 8 of 12Ladies Midweek ScoresScores at 28 May13Scores at 30 May-13Tuesday Division 1 Total Thurs Division 1 TotalRedbacks 61 City 1 43.5Lyn's Ladies 59 City 2 35Mixed Lot 48 Just 3 27Go Go Girls 46 Up and Down 15.5Spring Chicks 15 B1P2 5Shady Bunch 2Tuesday Division 2 Total Thursday Division 2 TotalDream Girls 70 Opals 38Go Betweens 57 No Pressure 30.5Yo Yo's 42 Sapphires 29Hit n Hope 35 The 4 G's 20Showgirls 25 No Idea 13New Faces 2Thursday Division 3 TotalDouble Trouble 35Snow Tops 28.5Top Shots 28Ladybirds 23The Goodies 16

Page 9 of 12SDTA BulletinSaturday Morning CompetitionThe next junior Rego days is Saturday 22/6/13. A child must be 8 years and older to register for nextcompetition.Please see below updated scores as at 25/5/13.DIV 1OPENS4-May11-May18-May25-May TOTAL DIV 4 BOYS4-May11-May18-May25-May TOTALQUERREY 1 3 2 6 12 KING 5 0 5 5 15GILBIS 9 4 9 4 26 ISNER 1 2 2.5 1 6.5LAMMER 2 6 8 10 26 SCHETT 0 4 1 0 5ROCHE 7 7 1 0 15 SANDS 6 6 3.5 6 21.5DIV 1 GIRLSDIV 5 BOYSSHRIVER N/R 6 0 3 9 BERDYCH 2.5 3 2.5 3 11MURRAY N/R 0 3.5 3 6.5 PENG 3.5 2.5 1.5 3 10.5PRATT 5.5 6 6 3 20.5 ULLYETT 0.5 3.5 3.5 3 10.5MARINA 0.5 0 2.5 3 6 REZAI 5.5 3 4.5 3 16DIV 2 GIRLSDIV 6 BOYSDELACQUA 5 6 2 2 15 SUCHA 1 0 0 3 4BARTHEL 2 6 3 2 13 VENUS 5 5 6 3 19McHALE 4 0 2 0 6 STOLLE 0 1 6 3 10DENT 6 6 0 3 15DIV 3 GIRLSDIV 7 BOYSMILTON 1 3 0 5 9 FARINA 0 0 0.5 3 3.5VIVES 5 6 N/R 1 12 SU-WEI 6 6 1 3 16SERNA 5 0 6 5 16 GHOSH 2 0 5.5 3 10.5PEERS 1 3 N/R 1 5 SOLER 4 6 5 3 18DIV 4 GIRLSDIV 8 BOYSGASQUET 2 5 2 3 12 HOAD 5.5 6 6 3 20.5MONFILS 4 1 3 3 11 McQUILLAN 0.5 6 5 3 14.5FISH 2 2 1 3 8 BOVINA 1 0 0 3 4STOSUR 5 0 1 3 9DIV 5 GIRLSDIV 9 BOYSKULTI 0 0 1 0 1 GONZALES 4 2 1 3 10BECKER 6 6 1 6 19 MANTILLA 2 5 6 3 16CASH 0 0 5 0 5 STEVENSON 5.5 1 5 3 14.5SERENA 6 6 5 6 23 JOHANNSON 0.5 4 0 3 7.5DIV 1 BOYSDIV 10 BOYSSEPPI 1 5 0 6 OUDIN 6 6 5 3 20GAMBILL 5 5 5.5 15.5 RITTNER 0 1.5 5 3 9.5JIE 6 1 6 13 PIOLINE 0 4.5 0 3 7.5RAYMOND 0 1 0.5 1.5 MORRISON 6 0 1 3 10

SDTA Bulletin Page 10 of 12DIV 2 BOYSDIV 11 BOYSBLAKE 0.5 4 2.5 3 10 CORIA 0 0 3.5 5.5 9CAWLEY 5.5 3.5 6 3 18 VERDASCO 6 0.5 0 0.5 7BJORKMAN 0 2.5 3.5 3 9 HRBATY 2.5 5.5 2.5 1 11.5SZAVAY 6 2 0 3 11 NESTOR 3.5 6 6 5 20.5DIV 3 BOYSLUCZAK 0.5 3.5 6 10CALLERI 5.5 3 6 14.5KUERTON 3.5 3 0 6.5ENQVIST 2.5 2.5 0 5Saturday Afternoon competition scoresSaturday Afternoon competition scores as at 25/5/13.DIV 1 27.4.13 4.5.13 11.5.13 18.5.13 25.5.13 TOTALPOCKET ROCKETS 2 N/R 1 0 0 3AIMHI 7 1 0 0 0 8LENS GROUP N/R 6 8 9 N/R 23C.B.A N/R N/R 9 9 9 27GOD HELP US 0 8 0 9 N/R 17BALL BUSTERS 9 3 9 0 9 30DIV 2QUICK SHOTS 1 0 0 1 BYE 2MORE CLASS THAN ASS 8 8 bye 3 0 19BARBIE AND THE BOYS N/R bye 9 6 7 22THE B TEAM N/R 9 7 bye 9 25TINY TOTS bye 1 2 8 2 13

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