Scarborough Tennis Club Newsletter

WINTER PENNANT SEASON SUCCESS
As Club Captain, it is incredibly rewarding to reflect on what has been a fantastic Pennants season for Scarborough Tennis Club.

This season has highlighted the strength, depth and commitment that continues to develop across our playing ranks. We entered the season with a number of competitive teams, and it was fantastic to see Five Scarborough teams progress through to the Semi Finals. Even more impressive was the fact that four of those Five made it to Grand Finals with two being played here at Scarborough, giving our members the opportunity to get behind our players and experience the excitement of Pennants tennis right here at the Club.

Congratulations to Michael Falks Division 5 Team and to Craig Harby's Div 9 team on their Grand Final Success. Unfortunately our Div 3 Boys were unsuccessful but put up a great fight.

After several seasons of semi-final appearances, our Tuesday Twilight Women’s team made the grand final, finishing top of the ladder ahead of Reabold. With the season home and away games split at 1-1, the stage was set for a great contest at our home courts in City Beach.

Sue-Ellen Morphett, Katherine Hope-Hume and Eliza Timmins fought hard, but Reabold proved too strong on the night, winning 4-0. The final match was the closest, with Katherine taking her opponent to a tie-break in a hard-fought singles battle.

A fantastic achievement for the team, with a special mention to captain Gemma Criddle, who contributed throughout the home-and-away season. Congratulations to all four on a fantastic season

The success of our teams is about much more than the results on the scoreboard. It reflects the commitment of our players, the support of our coaches, team captains and volunteers, and the willingness of our members to step up and represent Scarborough each week. There has been a terrific sense of team spirit throughout the season, with players supporting one another both on and off the court.

The performances across all of our Pennants teams also demonstrate that Scarborough is developing genuine depth across our competitive playing ranks. This is something the Club should be very proud of and provides a strong foundation for future seasons.

I would like to sincerely thank every player who represented Scarborough this season. Pennants requires commitment, reliability and a willingness to compete, often travelling across Perth and giving up weekends to represent the Club. Your efforts and sportsmanship are greatly appreciated.

I would also like to thank our team captains, coaches, committee members and volunteers for the work they put in behind the scenes. From organising teams and fixtures to preparing courts and supporting players on match days, there is a significant amount of work that goes into making Pennants successful. Alan Harwood and Di Nagle for your efforts Co-Ordinating the BBQ was a big hit for Grand Final Day.

Most importantly, I would like to acknowledge the fantastic support from our members. Having people around the courts cheering on our teams creates a great atmosphere and reminds our players that they are representing more than just themselves — they are representing Scarborough Tennis Club.

As we look ahead, the challenge is to build on this success. We want to continue developing our competitive teams while also ensuring we provide opportunities for players of all standards to participate, improve and enjoy their tennis.

Congratulations to everyone involved in what has been a memorable Pennants season. The future of competitive tennis at Scarborough is looking very positive, and I am excited to see where we can take the Club from here.

Social Tennis is now being able to be played both Saturday and Sundays on the hardcourts until the Grass opens first weekend of Oct. Might i give a quick shout out to our greenkeeper Brad and his Team with the way they have the courts looking at the moment.

Well done, Scarborough — and thank you to everyone who played their part

PETER COLE
CLUB CAPTAIN