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”

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

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 !

Our new stars Alicia & Bojana have confirmed they are available and with a little bit of luck they both might make the team with Vanya!

Main sponsor Sullivan’s Hotel (see new logo on left of the website) will be represented and Peter Muir has offered his services behind the bar from 2.30pm plus Pod will be working his magic on the Barbie.

We have 3 excellent tennis give-a-ways donated by Sports Fever for juniors who come down to watch the games.

If anyone can help in any way please contact someone on the Pennant Committee which includes: Jo Keanny, Louise Thomas, Tim Wood, Glenn Smith, Murray Freiburg, Pierre Murat and Coordinator George Holmes

Midweek Open Winter League

Division 3

A stunning season for this team:  Lisa McCusker, Clair Medhurst, Kirstin Prendiville, Rose Moore (Captain), Donna Holmes and Anna Cullen .  Through strong team work and deliberate game control the team produced a series wins week after week.    This placed them 2^nd on the ladder by the end of the season but sadly lost their way in the semi’s.  Another year another outcome perhaps – but there was no question they enjoyed every week and look forward to the coming Summer season.

Division 5

Some great games and long rally’s was the name of the game for this team – Julie Holt (Capt.), Jo Dawkins, Sue Dibb, Andrea Descant, Pen Oldfield and Mara Limberopoulis.  They didn’t quite make the Semis but enjoyed the season no less.

Women’s Night League

Division 3

A brilliant season for this team –Lucinda Anderson (Captain), Sheena Storm, Fiona Allan, Jo Keaney, Lisa McCusker and Rose Moore the team ended  2^nd on the ladder.  Wherever they played their wins were thorough.  Ringing Jo to play whenever Lisa was unavailable ensured a consistent strong 1^st player.  The Semi’s was a convincing win and the trophy was in grasp!!.  Sadly it slipped through their fingers with a narrow loss in the finals.  Their opposition, Kinglsey, had a dynamite 4^th player that trounced all of her opponents. Some wondered if she needed a partner at all!

Pennant Hints/Rules/ Etiquette

Partner support

‘If you can’t say something nice it’s best to say nothing at all’ – When your partner makes a mistake, she already knows and is beating herself about it so she doesn’t need you pointing it out.

‘The only words spoken to your partner shall be is positive’. Eg. Not “I’m positive you stuffed that up!!”

5th Player Rule – Midweek Open, Grass 45’s, Grass 55’s and also Night leagues are able to use a 5^th player.  Remember they need to be listed on the sheet prior to commencement of play. So if you know a player who would like to play but find 6 sets too much then they may play just 2 or 4.

‘Ball on court’- If the Server has already serve the 1^st ball and has not commenced serving the 2^nd ball, when a ball enters the court , the Server not automatically given a “take 2” unless this ball caused her some form of interruption (either a long time or she had to move to get the ball off the court).

‘Commencement of play’ – 9.30am Midweek, 7.30pm Night.  Score cards are to be written out 10 minutes before commencement of play, balls warmed up before commencement of play and all players on the court (not premises)at commencement of play. 2 sets can be claimed as 6-0 .  This needs some form of enforcement to encourage the length of play to be kept within the shortest time frame.

‘Home games’ – just a reminder that all pennant teams need to supply their own milk for teas & coffees on home games. Also to take home & wash dirty table cloths.

Pennants report Sept 09 from Rose Moore

Please refer to the attached document and hand it in person to David Culley or at the mail slot at the Tennis Club office.

Form available via the link below:

Cottesloe Tennis Club Junior Tennis League Summer 2009 2010 Appln Form

Midweek/Night Pennants

The Midweek Pennant season this summer was a mix bag of a heat out and a wash out (most surprising for Summer).  A smooth running season with no major problems finding players.  Many thanks to Ruth Luyer, Julie Holt, Sheena Storm and myself for doing an excellent job as Captains.

Grass 55 Div 1 Team – as usual where an incredible force to be reckoned with.  They maintained  1^st position for most of the season but a rain off day meant a draw on a match they needed.  A great season with finishing 3^rd but missing out in the semis.  The team – Ruth Luyer as Captain,  Thelma Furlong, Dianne Hewitt, Jeanette Muir, Tricia Den Hann and Judy Curran. See them next summer season as a trophy is imminent.

Midweek Pennant Division 3 Team –A very good season with some really great wins.  Beating the undefeated top team was a bonus. Ending up 4^th on the ladder for the semis meant an early morning and a long drive to Lesmurdie where we lost convincingly.  There’s always next season! This was really a mix of 2 teams of old with Rose Moore as Captain, Lisa McCusker, Kirsten Prendiville, Claire Medhurst (back from knee reconstruction), Donna Holmes and our Dutch dynamite Anna Cullen.

Midweek Pennant Division 4 Team – began a little daunted but proved to be in the race with some wins and very close games.  Most players in the team also increased their rankings – a job well done. The team continues unchanged to fight on throughout the winter season with Julie Holt as Captain, Jo Dawkins, Sue Dibb(welcome back to pennants), Andrea Descant, Pen Oldfield, Mara Limberopoulis and Lorraine Bossie.

Women’s Night Div 2 Team- psychologically, losing their No.1 player to ‘tennis elbow’ (Michelle Atkins), every week was like starting behind the eight ball. Fantastic tennis, lovely opposition and delicious suppers but there’s no doubt a different division, a different outcome.  The Team – Sheena Storm as Captain (twin 1), Fiona Allan (twin 1), Lucinda Anderson (welcome back to pennants after tennis elbow recovery), Lisa McCusker and Rose Moore. This winter we are starting strong and ready to have a real go.

 ‘Not just a Coach’

 Anna Cullen is such a dedicated player she was unable to take her son to his first day of Pre-primary as it clashed with her pennant match at Cottesloe, so David Culley took Brian Cullen (ages 5) to his first day of Pre-primary so his Mum could finish a very important game of the season.  Thanks David for saving the day and Brian for being so understanding!!! P.S. Brian’s Teacher was confused when the real Mr Cullen turned up later in the week.

‘2^nd Tin of Balls required’

A certain team (who shall remain anonymous) were faced with the dilemma of their opposition turning up late. They decided they must take 2 sets as penalty (especially as this had potential to affect the ladder).  The Opposition, when told of their penalty and lack of communication or apology, became very aggressive and told the Cottesloe team exactly their thoughts, at which the Cottesloe team cowered away and gave into them, just like that!!  Where’s that 2^nd tin of ball when you need it?

FAQ – rules of pennants

A foot under the net whilst hitting any shot is considered “out”. 

‘Commencement of play’ – 9.30am Midweek, 7.30pm Night.  Score cards are to be written out 10 minutes before commencement of play, balls warmed up before commencement of play and all players on the court (not premises)at commencement of play.  

Interested in Playing Pennants?

Need more information?  Get a team together or register your interest with Rose Moore (rose[AT]timmoore.com.au) (Co-ordinator).  An interest unfortunately does not guarantee a position in a team. 

Saturday teams

Womens State Grade v City Beach – away

Womens       Division  1   v South Perth –  home
Womens       Division 2    v  Dalkeith  -  home

Mens State Grade  v  Claremont – away

Mens Division  3    v  Hensmen  Park – home
Mens Division  5    v  Corinthian Park – away   

Sunday  teams
Mens  o/35  Division 3  v Scarborough –  home

Mens under 23  Division 1   v  Higgins Park  -   away

Mens under 23  Division  2   v  Belmont Park  - away

This is a fabulous result from our 13 weekend teams and we wish the best of luck to all.  

All matches start at 1pm and any noisey supporters are welcome !