HPTC

July News 2023

Serving up all our latest updates!

ACES AND PLACES

 

• A huge congratulations to our League Legend John Di Noto and his lovely wife Anthea on their recent nuptials! They had a relaxing week enjoying the sunshine and Bintangs in Asia.

• The Saturday Social Crew have been enjoying the best of the weather recently! "What Winter?" was heard echoing around South Perth last week as the crowds played on without Mike McLean who's at home nursing a pulled hammy. Get well soon!

• Aidan Chan, Keefen Wilson and Mayla Manoj have just been selected for the Bruce Cup to represent WA School Sport. Well done, guys!

• Speaking of Aidan Chan, he is currently overseas where he won a Tennis Europe Doubles Title for 12&U against some of the top players for his age group on the continent as part of Team Australia’s 12’s Team! 

• A massive congratulations to Nick & Freddie Roberts' mother Pearl, who celebrated her 100th birthday on July 15. 85 guests and 8 dogs attended Pearl’s birthday party and Pearl was spoiled rotten with 19 bottles of champagne, scotch and gin and a letter from the King!

• Gordon Dunlop, International Chess Whizz is at it again. He has just taken out the 2023 Non-European Online Tournament!

• Lily Fairclough and James Connelly were at Wimbledon this year where Lily made the final of the warm up event at Roehampton in Doubles. She unfortunately lost in the final round of qualifying for the Girls Singles at Wimbledon but had a great experience. 

• More from Tennis Mecca: Storm Hunter (nee Sanders) who competed for and was coached at Hensman in her junior years came Runner Up in the Women’s Doubles at Wimbledon! Way to go Storm!! 

• Doug Webster's horses have been letting him down recently. Anyone with some good tips, please direct them our way...

 

• Welcome to our newest members: Enrico Secci, Caleb Kingston and returning member Adrian Boston!

 

JULY BIRTHDAYS

 

Sachin Aggarwal, Noah Austen, Clay Berry, Finlay Bower, Phillip Cantwell, Judith Coughlan, David Harrowfield, Foong Hoh, Ian Hutchison, Gerry Karnady, Mark Leuba, Aidan Lui, Jan Mairata, Darshyn Mannar, Sam Meshal, Ed Murchison, Julia Pedrini, Mary June Quinn, Rita Santostefano, Angela Shortland, Amelia Tatafu, Hugo Van Leeuwen, Luka Vujacic.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYONE!!

SAVE THE DATE

Its time to celebrate!

Join us on Friday October 6 for the Hensman Park Tennis Club Awards Night.

An evening not to be missed where we come together as a Club and recognise the achievements of our members, share dinner and drinks and a few fantastic surprises...

Stay tuned for more details to follow.

 

Big thanks to event sponsors Soklich & Co Jewellers.

BEGINNERS SOCIAL TENNIS

Keen to play tennis but not feeling up to the standard of our Club Social Play just yet?

Join our Sunday Sunset Beginners Social Tennis!

Afternoon sessions will run for 2 hours and include skills, drills and technical advice. Play with other learners to develop your game and improve your confidence.

Members and non-members welcome.

The program will begin when the weather warms up a little, but if you would like to join the group for notifications, text Lauren on 0422 204 467

 

WEDNESDAY WOMEN'S SOCIAL TENNIS

The Lovely Ladies of the Lawn are looking for some new players to join the squad!

With so many of the usual gals heading north to get away from the cold, Wednesday and Thursday mornings have been far too quiet of late!

If you have the morning off, why not come and have a hit?

Play level is Intermediate and all ages are welcome (non members too!)

Play begins at 9:30am, then its time for coffee (and maybe some cake).

Contact Shirley if you're keen! 0438 671 041

 

HAVE YOUR SAY

Our Club Survey will be open until the end of July.

Please take 10 minutes to give us some feedback on your experiences at the Club!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WJXFKV6

TWILIGHT TENNIS

Wednesday Twilight Tennis has been attracting some great numbers and new players. Join us this week!

Don't forget to add yourself to the WhatsApp Chat:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/EvXY6Sf3a9l63qqFTen6qA

 

And keep an eye out for the return of Monday Twilight Social Tennis and our new Beginners' Sunset Sundays! 

 

Register

MEMBER PROFILE

PARI CHANDRA

Pari began playing tennis in 2021 when she joined the Club and hasn't looked back!

She can be regularly found hitting the grass courts at Friday and Saturday Mixed Social Tennis, or at Cardio and Twilight Social Tennis.

She has upped the challenge too, competing in League teams and Doubles Tournaments for Hensman, earning herself a couple of accolades already this year. She took out the Belmont Tennis Club Easter Competition Ladies Doubles with Anna Kelly, placed third at the Tennis Seniors WA State Championships Ladies Doubles, and was the Champion at the Hensman Club Life Members Day!

She enjoys a hit with her son Jaiden. He also plays for the Club and is a part of the Applecross Specialist Tennis Program where Pari volunteers on the P&C.

 

Pari says she has been warmly welcomed by our Hensman Tennis Family. She feels like the Club is her second home and loves hanging out with the great friends she has made at the Club.

 

Pari has just joined the HPTC Board and taken on the Role of Junior Representative. If you have any Junior-related questions or feedback, introduce yourself to Pari!

AN OFFER FROM OUR SPONSOR...

Try Reformer Pilates and improve your Tennis game!

Club Sponsor On The Green Physiotherapy and Pilates would like to offer members two free passes when you mention Hensman Park Tennis Club.

Register online at http://www.onthegreenphysio.com.au/reformer-pilates-bookings/ 

or email Leila on cooganleila@gmail.com

TENNIS TRIVIA

Aussie, Sam Groth holds the record for fastest male serve ever recorder at 263.4 km/h. Georgina Garcia Pérez of Spain holds the women's title at 220 km/h.  

 I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of either of those!

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS

SENIORS

2023 Djilba Doubles Event #1- 18 & Over | All Tournaments – Tennis Australia

2023 Djilba Doubles Event #2 - 18 & Over | All Tournaments – Tennis Australia

2023 Djilba Doubles Event #3 18 and Over | All Tournaments – Tennis Australia

  2023 Signature 20K Women Open 3K Men WA Open | All Tournaments – Tennis Australia

 

JUNIORS

2023 12u & 14u Australian Hardcourt Championships - WA Qualifying | All Tournaments – Tennis Australia

2023 JP250 J125 Perth Junior Championships | All Tournaments – Tennis Australia

2023 JT Junior 125 Blue Gum Park Boys Junior Series | All Tournaments – Tennis Australia 

 

HPTC CENTENARY

Hensman Park Tennis Club is turning 100!

 

Would you be interested in helping us plan and carry out a massive celebration of our history?

Do you have any stories, photos or memorabilia from the past century?

 

Get in touch! managerhptc@gmail.com

 

HELLO FROM

GEOFF BAKER, MLA

 

I've known Hensman Park Tennis Club all my life.

I used to ride my bike past there every day on the way to school.  I never quite conquered the discipline of a tennis racquet, and my tennis playing friends never managed to convert me from football, basketball and athletics!   

Hensman is more than just a Sports Club to me.  It is a hub of the South Perth community. It brings people together, not just in tennis, but from all over the map.  

It is a great pleasure to be the Club Patron, and to be a part of making Hensman a better place.  

DATES TO REMEMBER 

 Tuesday August 1 - Winter Tennis League Finals begin

Mid August - Grass courts 9-12 verti-mowed

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