The event is part of the North East Seniors Circuit and provides an opportunity for participants to enjoy competitive tennis against players of a similar ability.
Our closest tennis neighbours put on a fantastic event, with their courts playing superbly as usual. There were some very competitive groups, with every player completing plenty of sets throughout the day.
John Brunner won his group, while Daryl Bennett and Amy Lairson finished runners-up in theirs. Renee Byrne, Ellen Bruce, Ash Wheaton and Mike Lairson also played extremely well and thoroughly enjoyed their day.
The next tournament in the circuit will be held in Wodonga this Sunday.
Thursday Ladies Tennis
The Thursday Ladies Competition continued with Round 2, with an incredible 15 teams of four taking to the courts. That means 60 ladies enjoying tennis every Thursday in a friendly, social atmosphere. It really is the perfect combination for enjoying sport.
Another sensational evening of weather ensured everyone had a fantastic night. There were plenty of superb rallies and some outstanding tennis on display. The novice players are already showing significant improvement, which certainly bodes well for the remainder of the season.
Eagles and ACDC had a terrific battle, with Eagles eventually winning four sets to two. Returning player Melia McDonald was in great form, finishing the night undefeated.
There was a similar scoreline between Cold Chisel and Beatles, with Cold Chisel claiming a 4–2 victory. New player Marita Seamer was best on court, winning all three of her sets.
Bangles and Bon Jovi played the match of the night, sharing the sets three apiece, with Bon Jovi claiming victory by a single game. Just how close the contest was became evident when none of the ladies managed to win all three of their sets.
Rolling Stones comprehensively rolled Bee Gees, winning all six sets. Lucy Bassett, Emma Pearce, Myrtille Lacost and Jazzy Johnson combined superbly to secure the convincing victory.
Fleetwood Mac produced an impressive performance to defeat ladder leaders INXS five sets to one. Chris Hawkins and Tina Richardson were outstanding for Fleetwood Mac, winning all of their matches.
ABBA and KISS played out several close sets before ABBA eventually secured a 4–2 win. Big-serving Amy Lairson was in awesome form, leading her team by winning all of her matches.
Guns N Roses also recorded a 4–2 victory over Queen to move to the top of the ladder. Fill-in player Ellen Munro hit the ball extremely well and comfortably won all of her matches.
After Round 2, the ladder is: Guns N Roses 12, Bon Jovi 11, Cold Chisel 11, Rolling Stones 11, Pink Floyd 10, ABBA 10, Fleetwood Mac 9, INXS 8, Eagles 8, KISS 7, Bee Gees 6, Queen 5, Bangles 5, Beatles 4 and ACDC 3.
With 60 ladies involved each week, fill-in players are still needed. Any ladies interested in joining the fill-in list are encouraged to contact Narelle.
Wilby Tennis
The Wilby and District Tennis Association had a general bye over the weekend.
After three rounds, Telford sits on top of the ladder with 22 points, followed by Wilby on 18, Tungamah on 16, Savernake on eight, Mulwala on six and Burramine on two.
This week, Tungamah will host Wilby, while at Yarrawonga, Burramine will take on Savernake and Telford will play Mulwala.
Kids having a ball
Due to the long weekend, our extremely popular Saturday morning junior program enjoyed a well-earned break. It was fantastic to see so many families making use of the club courts to practise their skills over the weekend. Saturday juniors will resume this week.
The Hot Shots program caters for novice players aged between five and seven, introducing them to the basics of tennis on smaller courts using low-compression balls. The 40-minute sessions combine skill development with fun games, keeping the kids entertained while helping them learn the fundamentals of the sport.
The next step in the Saturday morning journey is our Coaching program, which caters for players aged between seven and ten. Club Coach Grant Kendall oversees this group, helping players further develop their skills and prepare for match play. There was plenty of enthusiasm on display, and the group looks set to make excellent progress throughout the season.
Match play numbers have once again reached impressive levels, with 95 players currently registered. Those attending are divided into groups of four or five, playing doubles sets and getting plenty of opportunities to develop their match skills. There have already been some excellent rallies, with parents watching on clearly impressed by the standard of tennis on display.
There are still a few places available in the 10.20 am Hot Shots and Coaching groups. Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to contact Lisa Linehan or Jason Bassett as soon as possible.
Tuesday Men's Tennis
The ever-popular Tuesday Men's Competition will commence on Tuesday, November 10, with organiser Ash Wheaton putting the finishing touches on this season's teams.
Registrations have now closed, with players entering individually before being allocated to teams designed to provide competitive and evenly matched tennis. The competition will run through to early March and offers a terrific mix of tennis, socialising and fun.
With teams now being organised, players can look forward to plenty of entertaining tennis each week. Anyone interested in getting involved in future seasons is encouraged to keep an eye out for registration details.
Rock Up and Play Sessions
Yarrawonga Lawn Tennis Club offers social, aggregate-style tennis at several times throughout the week, providing a fantastic opportunity for people to give tennis a go before committing to club membership.
Players can simply turn up and sign in on the day. The Tuesday morning ladies' session begins at 9.00 am, while the Wednesday men's social hit gets underway at 1.00 pm.
There is no pressure to attend every week, although once you have had a hit, you might find yourself looking forward to the next one!
There has never been a better time to get involved at Yarrawonga Lawn Tennis Club. With record numbers of juniors taking to the courts and a huge variety of competitions and social tennis sessions on offer, there really is something for everyone.
Whether you are looking to improve your game, enjoy some friendly competition or simply have a hit and a laugh, the club welcomes players of all ages and abilities.
