Sidelines - AUG 2018

President: Greg Ewen 0409 009 889
Vice President: Andrew Kimber 0411 021 705

Secretary: Michael Borham 0409 151 133
Treasurer: Melanie von Schorlemer 0432 050 835
Membership Secretary: Bruce Leister 9841 8102
Club Coaches: Mark and Lisa Hartnett 0407 050 060

Dear Andrew
This newsletter contains lots of interesting and important information. We appreciate you taking the time to read it and pass it on to others who might be interested in the many tennis and non-tennis activities happening!

Share with your friends!

Thanks and see you around the club some time soon!
Cheers
On behalf of the Club Convenors
Greg Ewen Club
President

Club Convenors

Seniors: Russell Watkins 0417 369 204
Juniors: Dean Troth 0432 267 184
Mid Week Ladies: Joy Kaias 0413 399 038
Pennant: Jasmine Zhu 0430 006 713
Night Tennis: Margie Kimber 0423 697 193
Tournament: Craig Williams 0425 787 288
Social Play: Colin Wiliams 0415 170 828
Social Events: Steven Park 0417 311 909

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS HAVE NOW BEEN EMAILED OUT

Memberships are now handled via my.tennis.com.au

You should have received an email from Bruce Leister regarding your renewal.
If you have not received one, please click here: https://my.tennis.com.au/OnlineMembership/662835

If you have any issues, please contact Bruce: membership@donvaletennisclub.org.au

Book A Court Update

The installation of our new Club access system, Book A Court, is now complete and is undergoing trials before we commission the system.

The next steps in being ready to switch the system on are:

Training sessions will be held to take interested members through the use of the system. Proposed dates are: Thursday night 16th Aug, 7:30pm & Saturday 18th Aug 11:00am-2:00pm.
The system is planned to be commissioned in September, and the date will be firmed up as our trials progress

Please contact President Greg Ewen on 0409 009 889 should you have any questions in the meantime

Next season's competitions
Sign up today!

Saturday/Sunday Afternoon

Summer 2018 ERT/WDTA Entries are now open for Saturday and Sunday afternoon competition.
Entries close Saturday 8th September.
ERT Season starts 13/14th October.

Entry forms are available online: http://www.donvaletennisclub.org.au/play (then choose the Seniors tab, then press the Register button).

Alternatively, you can pay with your Membership

Finally, you can pay cash to Catherine/Jeff. Catherine is often at the Club Sunday mornings. Catherine's mobile: 0406 386 686

Midweek Ladies

Any new, returning or current ladies who are interested in joining a team in our Tuesday MEMRLTA Competition for next season, now is the time to get your name on the list!!!

CLOSING DATE 11TH AUGUST (Season starts 11th September).

List is now up on the Midweek Ladies noticeboard in the clubhouse, or alternatively you can contact me with any queries or requests.

Joy Kaias, DTC Midweek Ladies Convenor 0413 399 038

Juniors

On behalf of the Donvale Tennis Club, it is my pleasure to declare Registrations Open for our 2018/19 Summer Competition, via the Registration button on TeamApp.

FYI, Registrations will only remain open until the end of August.

We are keen to increase the number of teams for Summer so please invite your friends from school to register along with you (and/or come to our Free Hit Friday/Pre-Finals Practice/Awards Night on Friday 24 August).

To help the Junior Committee we are asking all current juniors to sign up as soon as possible to help us with the large task of selecting teams.

N.B. You will need to be a current member of the Club to compete.

Please feel free to ask me any questions over the next few Saturday mornings or on email donvaletennisjuniors@gmail.com

Thanks for your support.

Dean Troth

Junior Convenor

M 0432 267 184

CLUB CHAMPS IS ON AGAIN !

The Mens and Ladies Doubles Club Championships are scheduled for

Sunday 26th August

with finals on Sunday 2nd September

Depending on numbers, we usually hold multiple grades - A, B, C, so there will be spots for everyone.

Closing date for entries is Wed 22nd August.

Exact starting times will be emailed out on Fri 24th Aug once the draw is done - please reserve the whole day.

Enter Partner required if you don't have a partner, and we will do our best to help.

Please put your name up on the board at the club or call
Craig Williams on 0425 787 288

Note: ONLY Club members are eligible to participate..

Sunday Morning Intermediate-Advance Social Squad
Come and join our Sunday Morning Squad. This is only for the Intermediate to advance players. Come for a try out if you want that extra challenge social practice. The format is mainly doubles but there may be singles depending on numbers.
Contact Catherine Dun 0406 386 686 or email: siokhengtan@hotmail.com

Friday Night Singles Challenge
provides an excellent opportunity to practise your singles before your Sat match. There is an INCENTIVE Ladder for you to climb up to the top!- all are welcome.
Contact Bruce Saunders at lord.luskin@bigpond.com if you are interested.
Bruce Saunders' Mobile: 0490 866 338