Aces and Places....
Alan Morcombe has become a grandfather again and celebrated by winning the 80 and over state singles championship. Ken Petit won the 70 and over division - congratulations Ken and Alan. Mike Mclean and Peter and Kerry Messer are joining the crowds again at the Australian Open in January. Graham Walker celebrated a milestone birthday and anniversary and is off to Carnarvon for Christmas. Scott Wilson's daughter Laura has been selected in the state indoor under 15's hockey team to compete in Wollongong. John Bamfield is off to Sri Lanka for Christmas whilst Bob Wegner is on his way to New Guinea. Ian and Kathy Hutchison are off to New Zealand to celebrate daughter Katie's wedding. Pam Gardiner has become a "star" in the St Ives ads.... 16 members of the Napier/Bailey clan celebrated an early Xmas by having breakfast at club sponsor Three B's in Burswood. Nathan Sullivan managed to get aboard U2's private plane whilst they were in Perth. The midweek ladies enjoyed a Xmas lunch at the Royal Perth Golf Club whilst the men celebrated at Bocelli's. Best wishes to Tony Tarzia, Terry Ingram and Arnold Jones and to all members recovering from injury or illness. James Williams (for the 20th year) and Debbie Napier are off to officiate at the Australian Open in January.
Congratulations to John Di Noto on being selected as our Club Member of the Year for 2019. John has made a fantastic contribution as mens captain organising pennant teams, liaising with Tenniswest and setting up survey monkey.
December Nationals
James Newton, Ksenja Vujacic, Ella Nurkic, Matt Burton, Lily Fairclough and Kendrick Chia and Ethan Cook all competed in the recent national junior championships in Melbourne. Of particular note were the following results:
Lily Fairclough made the semi finals of the 14 & under
Ella Nurkic made the quarter finals of the 16 & under
Ethan Cook made the semi finals of the 16 & under