Scarborough Tennis Club Newsletter
February Newsletter
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
AUSTRALIA DAY TOURNAMENT
Once again thanks to Steve Yarwood from Let Go BNB Mgt for being our major sponsor to our marquee event at the club. This tournament was the largest we have had in over a decade and I am very happy that it was such a huge success. Massive thanks to all the helpers on the day to those that turned up early on Monday morning to clean up and to Conor for the many hours spent organising. On behalf of all the members - thank you all for helping us put on such a successful day to showcase the club.
NEW GOLD CLUB SPONSOR - BOWRA & O’DEA
Thanks to our Sponsorship Coordinator Dirk Jooste - we now have a new Gold Sponsor onboard. Bowra & O’Dea will have signs on courts 7 & 14 and we are very appreciative of their support in becoming a Sponsor and we look forward to creating a long standing relationship with them. You can check out their services here - https://bowraodea.com.au/
NEW BRONZE CLUB SPONSOR - PERTH WELLNESS
Thanks to our Coach - we now have a new Bronze Sponsor onboard. Perth Wellness are doping an onsite interactive arrangement with us where their team of physios will be onsite at selected major tennis events to help strap and discuss your aching ailments and niggles with you. Their team provides expert Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Psychology, and Counselling services, personalized to meet your unique needs, lifestyle, and goals and we are very appreciative of their support in becoming a Sponsor and we look forward to creating a long standing relationship with them. You can check out their services here - https://perthwellness.com.au/
SUNDAY SUNDOWNER & BBQ - MARCH 15th
Our next major club social event is a Sunday Sundowner. The pennant season will have finished and so we are looking to get as many pennant players and social members to join in and have an informal end to the pennant season. More specific details will be provided later in February.
NORTHERN PATIO PROJECT COMPLETE - ACTIVE & HEALTHY COMMUNITIES GRANT
Renovation is now complete on our patio that faces the hardcourts. This area has been repurposed to create a larger area for parents, visitors, public and members to come down and sit in a comfortable large environment to watch the tennis and coaching lessons. I want to thank Rob Doncon for his tremendous efforts in working on this project and to all the many helpers who have assisted us in getting this project over the line. Our thanks go out to the City of Stirling Team and the Quick Response - Active and Healthy Communities Grant that has assisted the club in it’s renovation project and allowing us to make these changes to the building surrounds and to their part financial contribution as this is as always much appreciated and great support to our club. I would also like to mention assistance from our local Councillor Tony Krsticevic and our Active Communities Officer Recreation & Leisure Services contact Luke Coburn for all their work and advice.
NIGEL MOYES
CLUB PRESIDENT
CAPTAIN’S REPORT
SUNDAY SOCIAL
With so many of our members out playing pennants on Sundays, numbers at Sunday Social have naturally dipped. So, as Summer Pennants resumes from its Christmas break this week, there will be a small change: Sunday Social will continue just without an official set
coordinator. This will run as a trial for the duration of Summer Pennants, and we’ll review it once the competitive season is over.
Everyone is still absolutely welcome to come down, jump on court, and enjoy some Sunday tennis. You’ll just need to organise your own sets on the day. As pennants is happening at the same time, the captain’s room will be open, giving you access to tennis balls and anything else you might need. The thinking behind this change is simply to reduce the number of duties we need to cover and unfortunately, our assigned Sunday coordinator hasn’t always been able to fulfil their duty.
TEA BREAK
There will no longer be a scheduled tea break during Saturday Social. With attendance a little lower lately, and many members choosing either to keep playing straight through or to head off during the break. If you’d still like to take a tea break, you are absolutely welcome to you’ll just need to indicate it on your name tag, so the set coordinator knows not to include you in the next set. This keeps Saturday Social flowing nicely while still giving everyone the option to pause for a cuppa if they want one.
AUSTRALIA DAY TOURNAMENT 2026
Our tournament just keeps growing and this year we officially smashed through the 100entry mark! What a fantastic day with 108 entries and a jampacked schedule from start to finish. It was incredible seeing so many players from our own club as well as plenty of visitors from across Perth. A huge thanks to everyone who helped prepare the club in advance and to all who pitched in on the day your support was genuinely appreciated.
A massive shout-out once again to Steve Yarwood from Let Go BNB Management for sponsoring the event. Steve, thanks for backing the tournament for another year couldn’t do it without you.
And now for the part everyone gets excited about… our new champions (1 returning)!
Men’s Doubles
Division 1 Champions: Steve Yarwood & Matej Cerny
Runners-up: Rick Wilsmore & Alex Eager
Division 2 Champions: Joey Deegan & Oskar Tothill
Runners-up: Neale Bougher & Mark Corbett
Ladies’ Doubles
Champions: Monika Emby & Anna Kelly
Runners-up: Aimee Jones & Danielle Whitley
Mixed Doubles
Division 1 Champions: Steve Yarwood & Lucy Giesen
Runners-up: Linton Bowen & Miriam Bowen
Division 2 Champions: Christopher Balson & Aimee Jones
Runners-up: Brian Lansdown & Tristan Coleman
A big thank you to the Liz Loughlin and lovely ladies in the kitchen, keeping everyone fed and full throughout the day. Thanks also to Alan for his pre-tournament setup and to the boys for handling the BBQ. A huge gold star to Suzanne Duncan for collecting scores all day awesome job! And a special mention to Liz Duncan, who was constantly present at the bar making sure everyone was looked after. Finally, thank you to Jeannie, who spent the entire day on hand, selling raffle tickets with her usual energy and charm. Another brilliant Australia Day Tournament in the books bigger, brighter, and better than ever.
CONOR O’HARA
CLUB CAPTAIN
FACILITIES REPORT
NORTHERN PATIO GARDEN MAKEOVER - ACTIVE & HEALTHY COMMUNITIES GRANT
Renovation complete. Our thanks go out to the City of Stirling Team and the Quick Response - Active and Healthy Communities Grant that has assisted the club in its renovation project.
ROB DONCON
FACILITIES MGR
COACHES REPORT
MEMBERS
Make 2026 the year of improvement for you. This does not just mean coaching lessons but try and hit more, play points against your friends and teammates and get the most out of your game. You can spend another year the same level or even going backwards OR you can turn 2026 into the year you improve 5% or even 25% by committing to your tennis.
If you are interested in training with us then consider the:
Tuesday and Friday Adult Drills sessions - 630-8pm with Coach Madalina and Coach Kiro.
These are perfect for those UTR 1 to 5 who want some light technique improvements, tactics and focused practice.
Private Lessons - Coach Madalina and Coach Kiro as well as limited availability in weekday mornings with Coach Rick means we have coaches who can work on specific areas of your game.
If you want more information on these sessions, email Anthony on info@scarboroughtennis.com.au
RESTRINGING SERVICE
Our Tennis Australia qualified stringer, Anthony, offers meticulous detail with restrings and a range of popular strings with coach recommendations. So don’t take the risk with unqualified retail shops and get your racquet strung with us.
For your convenience, we can always leave your completed racquet in the captain's room (or another agreed spot) to arrange easy pick-up and drop-off.
RICK WILLSMORE
CLUB COACH
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