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Congratulations to Narelle Raftery, Ros Balodis and Colin Holgate on being selected in Australian teams for the ITF World Seniors Team Championships in February 2012 in San Diego. Narelle has been selected in the Margaret Court Cup team (45+) while Ros has been selected as captain of the Maria Bueno Cup (50+) team. Colin is the reserve for the Austria Cup (55+) team. The full list of the Australian teams can be found at www.tennisseniors.org.au.
The annual Tennis ACT awards night was held at the National Sports Club in Lyneham on Saturday 24 September in celebration of tennis in the Nation’s Capital. The night showcased the players, coaches and volunteers within the ACT, with over 80 people in attendance. Among the winners were two of our members, Narelle Raftery with the 35+ Senior Player of the Year award and Tim Harris, a mainstay in the Weston Creek Pennant team, the Adult Club Player of the Year. For the full list of awards, click here.
The first Sunday round robin tournament for 2012 will be held at 9.15 for 9.30am on 19 February 2012 - venue to be advised. There will be the usual prizes for the winners and runners-up. The cost will be $10.00 under the new user pays policy of the pilot study. To put your name down, ring Colin Lyons on 6213 6353(w) or 6254 4853(h) or email colin.lyons@innovation.gov.au or ring Mary Gormly on 6281 3278. If you put your name down and find you cannot play on the day, please notify one of the organisers so that the others players are not inconvenienced.
The 2011/12 Spring/Autumn Twilight Doubles Pennant commenced on 24 October 2011 with 8 teams in one division. There will be 14 rounds (no play between round 9 on 19 December 2011 and round 10 on 6 February 2012) with the finals on 19 March 2012. Matches commence at 5.00pm at the National Sports Club, Lyneham Centre. For a copy of the teams and draw, click here. To see the table and the results to date, click here. For further information, contact Graham Smith on 61615352 or bgsmith@grapevine.net.au.
Tennis Seniors Australia has sent out an update on ITF procedures, the closing date for the Australian Individual Championships, nominating for the Australian teams for the ITF Cups and the teams' trophy for the Australian Teams Championships. more...
Recently, the ITF announced that registration for the International Player Identification Number (IPIN) will be a requirement for players participating in all sanctioned ITF tournaments from January, 2012.- more...
Tennis Seniors Australia - vacancy for Secretary 2012 - more - and review of selection criteria for Australian teams - more
Tennis Seniors Australia - the strengthening of working relationships and the search for a new model for Tennis Seniors. more...
The latest Australian Rankings List for singles and doubles and criteria are available on Tennis Seniors Australia's website at www.tennisseniors.org.au.
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