Both Cottesloe State Grade teams had hard fought victories last weekend to secure a place in the Grand Final of this seasons premier State-wide inter-club competition.

For the first time in as long as folks can remember we will be hosting both Grand Finals at the Club this Saturday 20th March from 12.45pm when Tennis West will introduce the players.

The Cottesloe Men’s State Grade team finished top of the regular season and will square off against the very capable Hensman Park Tennis Club group who been winners of State Grade for the past 4 years.

The Cottesloe Women’s State Grade team also finished top of the regular season and will be playing against City Beach Tennis Club who have been winners of State Grade in 3 of the last 4 years.

Let’s take full advantage of the home court games and come out in serious numbers to cheer on our fabulously successful State Grade teams in this last challenge of the season!

Tennis West have chipped in to the festivities and there are Tennis Australia Prize packs plus tickets to the next Hopman Cup available to be won – valued in excess of $1000.

The bar will open from 2.30pm with afternoon tea served from 3.30-4pm.

From 6pm – 10pm a post-finals party will be held with Jazz from the Leanard Barker Trio and all members plus guests welcome to attend.

$10- Steak Burger and Beer or Champagne or a $3 sausage sizzle will be available towards the end of play.

It is worth noting that our only other two Pennants semi-finals games were in Womens Div 1 and Womens Div 2 with both teams progressing through to the finals this weekend.  Best wishes to the Div 1 and Div 2 women who are playing away from home in their Grand final matches.

An extra special thanks goes out to our major sponsors of State League this season including:

Sullivans Hotel

AmberJacks Fish and Chips

Sports Fever, and

the “100 Club”

Both the Cottesloe Men’s and Women’s State League Teams have finished on top of the State League table and now host a home court semi-final this weekend against the 4th placed teams which are both from Blue Gum Park Tennis Club.

Battling for a home court Grand Final berth it is essential we all come out in force for our fantastic State League teams.

Blue Gum is sure to bring a crowd so please do your best to come down and really show your appreciation for the best teams in the State League as we push for the opportunity to play in the Grand Final on 20th March.

Games start at 1pm this Saturday 13th March.  The bar opens from 2.30pm and bring the kids down for a raffle ticket for a Junior Tennis pack from Sports Fever.

After the games there will be $10 steak burgers with your choice of champagne or corona beer or a $3 sausage sizzle.

Don’t forget our State League sponsors Amber Jacks, Sullivan’s Hotel, the 100 Club and Sports Fever !

View the Promotional poster via the link below:

CTC Semi finals 2010

Cottesloe’s State Grade women’s team are sitting on the top of the table at this stage in the season and have a home game against last year’s winners City Beach starting at 1pm on Saturday 6th February.

With Alicia Molik away pursuing her professional come-back, we have recruited a new number one Women’s player who will debut for the Club at this event:

Shona Lee (pictured) is a 21 year old from New Zealand who has a WTA singles ranking of 583 and doubles of 407, she has played in New Zealand’s Fed Cup team and joins Cottesloe after her recent move to Perth.

Cheer on the ladies in this crucial game on Saturday 6th Feb from 1pm.  Major sponsor Sullivans Hotel.

On 30 January current Men’s State Grade joint leaders Cottesloe Tennis Club play the winners of the last 4 State Grade seasons: Hensman Park.  Starting at 1pm at your Club.

It is hard to remember the last time Cottesloe beat Hensman Park, both teams are front runners for this year’s title.  A victory will go a long way towards securing Cottesloe top-spot from the regular season and home court advantage in the finals!

Our number 1 player Callum Beale has not lost a match in the last four years playing State Grade in WA and South Australia, lets help him keep that record against the best the State Grade competition has to offer!

This is a massive home game event for Cottesloe and we are looking to our members to come down in force to enjoy the atmosphere, watch some of the very best tennis to be seen in the State and to cheer on the Cottesloe Men’s State Grade team.

There will be free ice-cram and a drink for Junior spectators at 4pm and a chance to win a Junior Sports Pack from our major sponsors Sports Fever (grab your ticket by 2.30pm).

The bar opens at 2.30pm, afternoon tea for members and guests will be from 3.30pm-4pm and from 5.30pm Steak Burgers and a Sausage Sizzle will be in operation.

Make a note for Sat 30th January in your diary and get down the Club with family and friends for a great afternoon of Tennis !