Aug 11
Mens Doubles to Semi-Finals
The mens club championship doubles second round matches were completed last week, however the womens were called off due to the weather and are scheduled this week. The top four men seeds advanced to the semis but had to survive tough matches. Andrew Cronin and Shayne McGufficke after losing 0/6 in the opening set to Allen Dwyer and Andrew Davies bounced back to take the second 6/1 and due to confusion instead of playing a third set, instead played a tie breaker game decider won by Cronin and Mc Gufficke (7/1). Warren Hunt and Tim Clarke had to use all their experience when facing set points, beat Michael Japp & Belgiums Martin Heyde 6/5 6/0. For his performance Jappy wins the Harrisons IGA weekly award,by successfully combining with his new partner and not having played for some time.Consolation (B) and (C) were also extremely hard fought with the pick going to Hugh Burnham and Luke Cosgrove beating Bede Schiller and Tom Porter 3/6 6/5 (7/5) & a similar scoreline to Bruce Barnes & Ben Johnson 4/6 6/4 (11/9) over Lloyd Jones and Brad Smith, while in the (C) young players Daniel Booth & Bernie Payne made a fine debut in winning 3/6 6/3 (7/1) over Steve & john Sharpe.
Full match results and the draw this week will be available on the clubs website.Juniors
Saturday morning activities resumed last week with all groups now participating from 10am to 11.30 am. The ANZ award went to Matt Blanchonette,the Bidgee Tyre Service honour to Emily Ives, and the O,Briens Fertilisers prize won by Jim Ware. The wednesday afternoon boys and girls singles starts 27th Aug. with entries now being taken.Aug 4
Good start to tennis doubles titles
Both the mens and womens annual club championships are very strong fields this year with the winners difficult to predict. The womens titles first round matches produced some interesting results.Brittney Thompson and Bronwyn Hicks had a very good win over the High School champions, Kate Murphy and Sam Oliver 6/2 6/1 with Bronwyn now opposing her mum in the next round.Jane Weymouth and Markeeta Gibson playing together for the first time won a marathon 6/2 3/6 (7/2) against the strong mother ,daughter combination Nicole and Casey Wade.Leonie Booth and Donna Wade had a 6/3 6/4 win over former champs Chris Huntly and Gaylene Booth.Best of the consolation group was the Debbie Woods -Darlow and Jessica Tomkins 6/5 5/6 (7/2) win against Wendi Thompson and Roz Andrews.
All seeded mens pairs advanced to the second round with the closest being Craig Wade and Mark Anderson winning 6/3 6/5 against Nick and Simon Maynard as well as Andrew Schipp and Geoff Chapman beating BedeSchiller and Tom Porter 6/3 6/2 .In the consolation group Ron Bradbury and Anthony Hyde won 6/5 6/4 against Steve and John Sharpe.
The full results are on the Clubs website with second round matches scheduled this week.
Meanwhile entries are now being taken for the mixed titles to start in 4 weeks time on Friday nights.
Junior Saturday morning will recommence this weekend with all groups starting at 10.00am. while Wed. afternoon singles competition will commence this month with further details to be advised.Jul 28
Centrespot Mensland- takes delayed tennis final
The night tennis teams competitions, delayed (B) grade mens final was played last week with the Centrespot team of Peter Lawrence and Craig Wade both in devastating form winning 6/1 6/0 against the experienced Boorooban combination of Geoff Chapman & Andrew Schipp.Craig Wade capped off a good night in also taking out the postponed (B) grade singles final over Bede Schiller 6/5 3/6 (7/5) in a good tactical match.Club Championship Doubles
Entries have been well received for the 2008 mens and womens doubles titles commencing this week for four weeks. Following this, new teams competitions will then be played.Former champions for a record consecutive years in Peter Marks and Peter Dwyer have regrouped for a comeback this year.But it is a strong field with the winners difficult to predict.Deb Cronin and Liz Hicks will head the womens seedings in a tough field.The draw times are expected to be on the website Monday 28th for the womens and the mens by Wednesday.JuniorsCongratulations to Casey Wade who attended the Medibank regional coaching school in Wagga. A number of other juniors were also invited by Tennis NSW following their tournament results in Hay last month however unable to attend due to other commitments.The new timetable proved a winner on Saturday morning with all groups commencing at 10.00 am & concluding at 11.30 am making the session longer and using more courts. The atmosphere was good with a number of adults and juniors on a working bee together with parents watching and assisting the junior activities.The Harrisons IGA winner was Josh Hill,the Hay Newsagency award went to Darcie Neill and the Bidgee Tyre Service winner was Emma Laracy.There will be no tennis this saturday 2nd. Aug. but will continue on the 9th at 10.00am
Jul 21
Deb makes it a Tennis Cronin double
Deb Cronin joined her husband Andrew in winning the 2008 tennis singles titles. Deb beat Trish Jamieson in the womens final 6/2 6/4 in nearly the same scoreline & match game plan to her husbands win over Andrew Davies.Deb was strong in attack but Trish her opponent continually ran down shots to keep the ball in play and kept the final alive and interesting.Trish nursing a heavy cold put up a good effort.Consolation results were Div.(1) Sarah Lobbe beat Nicole Wade 6/2 6/2 .
Div.(2) Sam Oliver beat Jessica Tomkins 5/6 6/2 (7/4)
Div.(3) Kerrie Bradshaw beat Jodie Anderson 6/2 6/3The mens (C) grade final saw Tex Davies beat Justin Creighton 6/2 6/4 while the (B) grade final between Craig Wade and Bede Schiller is yet to be played.
DoublesThe club championship doubles will commence from July 28th with entries closing this week. Deb Cronin and Liz Hicks the 2007 champions will defend their title, however the mens champions Warren Hunt and Andrew Davies have split this year with Hunt partnering Tim Clarke.Meanwhile the postponed Mens (B) teams final between Centrespot and Booroorban hopefully can be completed this week.
JuniorsThe Saturday Morning tennis activities held last week again had good weather with the Harrisons IGA award to Hannah Slattery and Hay Newsagency award to Eliza Maynard.The volley stroke was introduced to the beginners group while the second group concentrated on tennis drills. Martin the rotary exchange student from Belgium will be a great asset to the High School team giving Bernie Payne a good workout Please note all groups will all start at 10.00am and conclude at 11.30.
GeneralA working bee to finalise and clean up the new courts project as well as other works will be held at 9.00am this Saturday July 26.Jul 14
Andrew Cronin wins mens tennis
The annual singles mens titles were completed last week with Andrew Cronin beating Andrew Davies 6/2 7/5 producing a good tight final on a cold night.After each breaking serve in the opening set it looked like Davies would be too consistent but it was Cronin who played the important points hard,forcing Davies into many unforced errors and running away with the set.The second set was very tight with Cronin focusing better than his opponent to win a tough set and match. It was Andrew Cronins first title and justified his number one seeding.
Anthony Slattery beat Steve Longworth 6/3 6/0 in the third position playoff with Slattery not allowing Longworth to reproduce his previous rounds form in the very cold conditions. The mens (b) & (c) grade finals will be played this week.
The womens singles finals were called off last week due to the inclement weather & are scheduled for Monday 14th.July.A detailed report will be given next week.
DOUBLESThe mens and womens doubles will commence from 28th July. Entries are currently being taken.The mixed doubles will commence early September.
JUNIORSCool weather kept numbers well down last Saturday morning with the forehand, backhand and serve strokes revised. Fun activities included cricket tennis and O.U.T.Sophie Cox won the Hay Newsagency award, while Hayden Deaton won the Harrisons I.G.A. prize.
GENERALThe new courts look a picture. Again thanks to the volunteers who are involved and now urgent repairs are being carried out to court number 4. Those who can help with a working bee to be held shortly will be appreciated.Jul 7
TENNIS SINGLES TO FINALS
The annual club championship singles for both men and women, has reached the finals.The womens top two seeds Deb Cronin and Trish Jamieson both had very strong semi-final wins.Cronin the defending champion had a 6/1 6/0 win over the experienced Gaylene Stephens while former champion Jamieson won 6/0 6/0 over the talented Kate Murphy.Most other players participated in consolation matches however the pick of the night was Sarah Lobbe winning a tie-breaker decider 7/2 over Kirsten Hutchings.The final as well as a number of other matches will be finalised tonight (monday).The top two mens seeds will also contest the final however unlike the womens semi,s the mens semi finals were very close.Andrew Davies prevailed over Anthony Slattery despite having match points against him , winning 7/6 4/6 8/6. Andrew Cronin won a high standard match when down 4/3 came home to win 6/4 6/3 against Steve Longworth. Earlier Longworth had defeated Tony Callaghan 3/6 6/2. In other matches Craig Wade had a tough (b) grade semi win against Lloyd Jones,while the match of the night was in (c) section with JustinCreighton winning a marathon over Bruce Barnes.All remaining mens matches are expected to be completed this week.
Club Championship Doubles
Both the womens and mens doubles will commence from 28th. july with entries now being taken and will cater for all grades.
Juniors
The junior singles matches played on wednesday afternoons was completed last week and will now have a months break before another one starts with players being placed into six divisions.Despite last weeks cool weather it was good to see all courts in use with the ANZ award going to Lara Payne and the Bidgee Tyre Service award to Tom Lilburne.The match of the night was a high standard win of Amelia Maynard over Harriet Lugsdin.Saturday morning activities continue during the school holidays.It was good weather last weekend with the Hay Newsagency awards going to Tobye Deaton as well as Katie Deaton.It was good to see the improvement in players with some youngsters getting their serves in.The Leeton junior entry forms are available at the clubhouse.
Jun 30
Annual singles to Semi-Finals
The mens and womens singles championships have advanced to the semi-finals of their various grades with the finals and playoffs scheduled next week despite school holidays.Mens quarter final results last week were, Anthony Slattery beat Tim Clarke6/3 6/4,Andrew Davies beat Allen Dwyer 6/2 6/2, while Andrew Cronin beat Craig Wade 6/1 6/0 and will meet the winner of the Longworth - Callaghan match scheduled Monday night. The match of the night was in the consolation group when Tex Davies beat Bruce Barnes 6/5 6/4.
Womens quarter final results were Deb Cronin beat Nicole Wade 6/2 6/0, Kate Murphy beat Sarah Lobbe 6/2 6/5 & Trish Jamieson beat Kirsten Hutchings 6/0 6/4. There were three outstanding matches played in the consolation group with Sue Clancy narrowly beating Kerrie Bradshaw, Ellie Jamieson beating Tory Oliver in a marathon tie breaker decider, and Casey Wade beating Sophie Stephens 6/5 6/5Entries are now being taken for the annual club champs. doubles in two divisions or more, to commence after the school holidays.
JuniorsA good number of junior players attended the wed. afternoon singles matches last week with most players getting two matches. All players regardless of division will now play from 4.00pm this week which will be the last week of tennis before taking a break. A new wednesday competition is planned to commence in August. Last weeks ANZ award went to Casey Wade (division 1.2.3) while the Bidgee Tyre Service award for (division 4.5.6) went to Jack Laracy.The saturday morning activities only attracted a small but keen number of participants.Again thanks to those parents assisting. The Hay Newsagency awards went to Shayla Tomkins and River Anderson. Saturday tennis will continue over the school holidays.There will be no special school holiday camps for the coming holidays however private coaching either indivually or in groups will continue to be available.Jun 24
Tennis teams finals complete
Singles titles commence
It was a busy program of tennis activities conducted by the tennis club last week, with the start of the annual singles as well as the completion of the teams finals, held over from the previous week.Singles commenced in two grades in both mens & womens divisions. There were some very good and entertaining matches with the pick going to Craig Wade over Andrew Schipp 6/4 5/6 & (9/7) tiebreaker. The majority of matches in the mens main draw were byes to seeded players, however all matches in the (b) grade were very close with wins to Tom Porter, Brad Smith & Lloyd Jones. Nearly all women played their singles, with Kirsten Hutchings beating Casey Wade in the toughest main draw match6/2 6/3. In the (b) section Casey Jacka beat Danielle Carney 6/3 6/2 in a good match. The updated draw should be on the website Monday.
The teams finals were completed , with Nicolas Royal Motel taking out both the mens and womens (a) grade titles. The womens team (Deb Cronin & Liz Hicks ) regained their title with a 6/4 6/3 win over the ever improving Beaurepairs (Jasmine Gregory & Teresa Johnson), while the mens team of Andrew Cronin & Shayne McGufficke won an exciting 5/6 6/4 tiebreaker 7/5 match against the 92 Computing team. It couldn,t have been any closer in the womens (b) grade with Kim Thompson Smash Repairs team of Britteny and Jye Thompson winning 6/5 6/5 in a high standard match over Shear Outback.(C)grade saw a convincing 6/1 6/1 win to the Hydes Plumbing team of Roz Andrews & Wendi Thompson over the ANZ, while the (d) grade title went to Country Energys mother & daughter team of Leonie & Emma Laracy against Philip Hydes Carpentry team.
JuniorsMondays junior section will now revert back, to join in with the Wednesdays juniors, so all divisions will compete on the same day from 4.00 pm Wednesdays .Best performances last week went to Bernie Payne,Sam Oliver,Harriet Lugsdin,Thomas McGufficke,Liam Woods & Hannah McGufficke. Saturday morning tennis was cancelled due to the unpleasant weather conditions and will resume this weekend. Congratulations to the Hay War Memorial High School girls team whose great run of wins this year finally came to an end. Last week the team beat Murrumburrah but were eliminated by the Temora team.The Hay players were Kate Murphy, Jasmine Gregory, Sam Oliver & Casey Wade.General
An important meeting will be held at Steves place at 7.00 this Thursday. Annual memberships are now due while annual sponsorships are being sought.Jun 17
D.Y,s Bus take out mens tennis
The DYs Bus Service team of Steve Bate & Pas Pingaro regained their (C) grade mens night tennis title when they beat the ever improving Betta Electrical team of Justin Creighton & Peter Davies in the final6/3 6/5.The match was the only scheduled final played last week in both mens & womens competition,with rain or other factors preventing the other finals.These are expected to be played this week or in the near future.The annual singles competition for both women and men commences this week with details on the clubs website.
JUNIORSHay hosted a Medibank Junior Open Tourament for the first time as part of a series of point scoring tourneys for the riverina region. The tournament was quiet successful with just on 50 competitors with half those being Hay players. The majority of Hay players were participating in their first tourney. Finals involving locals were as follows 10 yrs.girls Lucy Pless beat Lucy Seale (Deni.)5/3. 12yrs girls Amelia Maynard beat Sophie Stephens 4/3 14yrs boys Matt Stewart (Barmedman) beat Daniel Booth 5/1 21yrs girls Kate Murphy beat Casey Wade 6/1Congratulations to all those persons who assisted in the running of the tournament.The junior wed. and mon. afternoon competitions commence this week with matches commencing from 4.00pm.The saturday morning new timetable commenced on the weekend with the Hay Newsagency awards going to Amber Tumberlero & Heidi Schiller.
Jun 10 Annual tennis singles starts next week
The mens and womens singles will commence next week & will run for a short period of four weeks bringing the tight schedule up to the school holidays. Deb Cronin is expected to defend her title however the mens champion David Mabon attends school in Albury.The annual mens & womens club championship doubles will commence after the school holidays.Meanwhile the mens and womens teams finals and playoffs are scheduled this week involving all teams.In last weeks womens (a) grade semi,s the Beaurepaires team just won narrowly 6/2 3/6 over former champions Trish Jamieson & Jane Weymouth representing Pynors Accountants. The team will now play the experienced Nicolas Royal Motel team who were too strong in their semi 6/2 6/2 against Murphys Clothing Store.Both (b) grade semi matches were good entertainment with Shear Outback prevailing over Esanda 6/3 6/2, while the Thompsons Smash Repairs team won 6/2 6/4 against the Meggs Fertilisers team of Karene Meggs & Elita Kleinig.In (c) & (d) grade,last rounds wereplayed to determine finalists. (c) grade saw the Hydes Plumbing team finish on top of their division following its 6/3 6/2 win over last seasons runner up Sportfirst comprising Bronwyn and Jake Hicks. The team will now play ANZ who won the other division.In (d) grade the P.Hydes carpentry team qualified for the final with its 6/4 6/3 win over O,Briens Fertilisers Leonie & Georgia Booth. The team will now play the other unbeaten team Country Energy.The mens competition will hold an (a) & (c) grade final, while the (b)winner will be top of the table with its final round being held this week.Play started last week with early matches finishing but late matches washed out.Despite D.Y.s Bus Service losing 3 pts. to 2 to the O,Briens Fertilisers team of Phil Wilson & Graham Matthews, the team still qualified for the (c) grade final & will play Betta Electrical who were in a battle of 3 games each( when rain stopped play) against the Hydes Plumbing team of Anthony Hyde & Ron Bradbury.The (b) grade match of the round saw Centrespot beat Booroorban in a tie breaker decider.JUNIORSEntries close Tuesday for the Medibank Junior Tourney to be played this Sunday commencing from 10.00am and finishing around 2.00pm.Trials were held on Monday & Wednesday afternoon for the forthcoming weely junior singles competition. This week there will be no monday play ,however there will be a further trial afternoon on wednesday from 4.00pm. The actual competitions will commence next week,divisions 1 to 3 mondays, & div. 4 to 6 wednesdays.Saturday morning activities last week were held in perfect weather with the Hay Newspaper awards going to Laura Cox & Amelia Maynard. Sessions have now been reduced to two with new winter times being 9.30am start for school years 1 to 4 ,and 10.30 am start for school years 4 to high school, with session times flexible to suit some parents.GENERALThe Annual fees are now available.
JUn 3 Last week - NIGHT TENNIS STARTS
The women’s night tennis competition commenced last Monday night in 4 grades with 34 teams competing.Last season’s B grade premiers Saltbush Motor Inn made a fine debut to A grade with Lynne Booth & Barb Woods winning 6/2 3/6 against the Riv Hotel. Other winners in this grade were the Pynors combination of former champion Trish Jamieson & Jane Weymouth as well as the Nicholas Royal Motel also a former title holder with Trish McGufficke playing well. The Beaurepaires & Hay Furniture Co drew their match.In B grade the Thompson’s Smash Repair Team had a big 6/1 6/1 win over Japps Pharmacy, while other winners were Esanda, Shear Outback & last seasons C grade premiers Meggs Fertilisers comprising Karene Meggs & Elita Kleinig. Good performances were noted by Brittney Thompson & Sue Clancy.In C grade the ANZ team of Tania Schipp & Niki Bruns made a strong start, with other winners being last seasons runners up Sportfirst as well as Hyde’s Plumbing, 92 Computing, Riverine Grazier & Hay Jewellers.There was an exciting draw in D grade between IGA & Philip Hyde’s carpentry, with a win to the O’Brien’s Fertilizers team of Leonie & Georgia Booth. The other teams had byes.
MEN’S
The men’s competition also commenced in three grades with a number of teams receiving byes.The A grade match was a good contest with the Painters & Dockers team of Anthony Slattery & Allen Dwyer coming home strongly to win 6/4 6/0 over Japps Pharmacy.The Centrespot team of Peter Lawrence & Craig Wade look like the team to beat in B grade following its 6/0 6/2 win over Bindari. Booroorban won the other match.In C grade the defending champions Beaurepaires went down badly to the Betta team. Other good wins went to O’Brien’s Fertilizers, Hay Plains Holiday Park & former champions of this grade DY’s Bus Service comprising Steve Bate & Pas Pingaro.
JUNIORS
Semi finals were played last week in the eight groups & matches were of a high standard. All players will play this Wednesday & those contesting the finals are.Div 1 Mick Harrington v Casey WadeDiv 2 Tim Hanna v Daniel BoothDiv 3 Girls; Shelby Darlow v Amelia Maynard Div 3 Boys; Dylan Bolger v Hayden Deaton Div 4 Bernie Payne v Matt Blanchonette Div 5 Ryan Burgess v Will Shannon Div 6 Boys; Shaun Kelton v Liam Woods
Div 6 Girls Lucy Pless v Hannah McGufficke
Saturday morning activities will resume on 24 May
May 26
NEW COURTS NEARLY READY
Organisers are hoping the competition matches this week will be able to us e the new courts. Some minor fencing works together with net post fixing is all that is required.Following round 2 of the women’s matches played last week, the ladders in most grades remain close. Five teams are on a maximum 10 points, these are Shear Outback in B grade, Sportfirst & Hyde’s Plumbing in C grade division 1 and ANZ & 92 Computing in C grade Division 2.The match of the round was in B grade with Esanda ( Julie Matthews & Vicky McManus) drawing with Meggs Fertilisers ( Elita Kleinig & Sue Clancy) 6/5 5/6.Enquiries on competition matches this week are to be made to Warren Hunt.
MEN’S
Matches were a little more competitive last week compared to the previous weeks opening round. In A grade, despite 92 Computing & Nicholas Royal both winning 5 pts to 0, there were 6/5 sets and close tie breakers. Booroorban continue their resurgence in B grade, this time with a maximum points victory over last seasons runners up Tongul, while Bindari let fly with a 4-1 win over Hay Motors.C grade continues to baffling results with last seasons premiers Beaurepaires still failing to win a point on the ladder. The team last week lost to hay Shire’s Lloyd Jones & Brad Smith 6/5 6/2 (7/5).Wins went to DY’s Bus, Hyde’s Plumbing & Betta Electrical.
JUNIORS
Congratulations to the Hay Public School team of Jye Thompson, Tim Hanna., Amelia Maynard & Jodie Hicks, being the best ever performed Hay team in reaching the 4th round semi finals of the Riverina Zone knockout. The team however were completely outclassed by Griffith East the 2007 State Champions, who were still sporting three of their players from last years team. The spirit of the match was excellent.Over 60 players competed in the Wednesday afternoon Junior boys & grils singles competition with the finals held last week.
Results were;
Div 1 Mick Harrington def Casey Wade 9/1
Div 2 Daniel Booth def Tim Hanna 7/2
Div 3 Shelby Darlow def Andrew Domaille for Amelia Maynard 5/4
Div 3 Hayden Deaton def Dylan Bolger 9/7
Div 4 Bernie Payne def Matt Blanchonette 9/1
Div 5 Will Shannon def Ryan Burgess 9/3
Div 6 Liam Woods def Shaun Kelton 8/7
Div 6 Hannah McGufficke def Lucy Pless 7/6
There will be no tennis this Wednesday, with details of the new competition to be held on Monday afternoons for Division 1,2 & 3 and other divisions on Wednesday afternoon, all shown on the club website.
Only a small number participated at the Saturday morning junior activities, however the weather & atmosphere was very pleasant. The Hay Newsagency awards went to Kelcey Anderson, Emma Laracy & Melissa Fattore.
There will be no Saturday morning activities this coming weekend but will resume on the 7 June long weekend.
May 19
NIGHT TENNIS STARTS
The women’s night tennis competition commenced last Monday night in 4 grades with 34 teams competing.Last season’s B grade premiers Saltbush Motor Inn made a fine debut to A grade with Lynne Booth & Barb Woods winning 6/2 3/6 against the Riv Hotel. Other winners in this grade were the Pynors combination of former champion Trish Jamieson & Jane Weymouth as well as the Nicholas Royal Motel also a former title holder with Trish McGufficke playing well. The Beaurepaires & Hay Furniture Co drew their match.In B grade the Thompson’s Smash Repair Team had a big 6/1 6/1 win over Japps Pharmacy, while other winners were Esanda, Shear Outback & last seasons C grade premiers Meggs Fertilisers comprising Karene Meggs & Elita Kleinig. Good performances were noted by Brittney Thompson & Sue Clancy.In C grade the ANZ team of Tania Schipp & Niki Bruns made a strong start, with other winners being last seasons runners up Sportfirst as well as Hyde’s Plumbing, 92 Computing, Riverine Grazier & Hay Jewellers.There was an exciting draw in D grade between IGA & Philip Hyde’s carpentry, with a win to the O’Brien’s Fertilizers team of Leonie & Georgia Booth. The other teams had byes.
MEN’S
The men’s competition also commenced in three grades with a number of teams receiving byes.The A grade match was a good contest with the Painters & Dockers team of Anthony Slattery & Allen Dwyer coming home strongly to win 6/4 6/0 over Japps Pharmacy.The Centrespot team of Peter Lawrence & Craig Wade look like the team to beat in B grade following its 6/0 6/2 win over Bindari. Booroorban won the other match.In C grade the defending champions Beaurepaires went down badly to the Betta team. Other good wins went to O’Brien’s Fertilizers, Hay Plains Holiday Park & former champions of this grade DY’s Bus Service comprising Steve Bate & Pas Pingaro.
JUNIORS
Semi finals were played last week in the eight groups & matches were of a high standard. All players will play this Wednesday & those contesting the finals are.Div 1 Mick Harrington v Casey WadeDiv 2 Tim Hanna v Daniel BoothDiv 3 Girls; Shelby Darlow v Amelia Maynard Div 3 Boys; Dylan Bolger v Hayden Deaton Div 4 Bernie Payne v Matt Blanchonette Div 5 Ryan Burgess v Will Shannon Div 6 Boys; Shaun Kelton v Liam Woods
Div 6 Girls Lucy Pless v Hannah McGufficke
Saturday morning activities will resume on 24 May
May 11
Tennis competitions begin this week
The short night tennis competitions commence this week for five weeks, immediately followed by the annual singles for four weeks.
JUNIORS
The Saturday morning was again pleasant last week with players allowed on the new courts for the playing of mini games. The Hay Newsagency awards went to George Ware,Chloe Slattery, & Katie Deaton. Players and parents are reminded there will be no tennis this weekend.
May 4
Apr
27
Tennis Entries
Close this Week & Junior Saturday Morning Begins
Apr 21
NEW TENNIS COMPETITIONS COMMENCE AFTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Entries are now being taken for the new night teams doubles comps.for Monday Women & Wednesday Mens to commence after the school holidays. Entries close April 30 to commence from May 12. Entries are to be made online or with Tony Callaghan.
Well done to the Hay Public School who continue their good form ,with the team of Amelia Maynard, Jodie Hicks,Jye Thompson & Tim Hanna giving Narrandera a solid hiding & now will play a Deniliquin school.
Apr 14 MEN’S & MIXED TENNIS FINALISED, WOMEN’S TENNIS FINALS THIS WEEK
The matches were so strong and close in last week’s finals and playoffs, including semi finals in some women’s matches.
MEN’S
In A grade the 92 Computing team of Steve Longworth & Anthony Slattery extracted revenge on the Nicholas Royal, this time winning the all important match final to take the title,It was a similar situation in B grade with Bindari’s Bede Schiller & Craig Wade reversing their result from a few weeks ago this time to win the big one against the Tongul team of Rohan Houston & Chris Bowman.It all came down to the tie breaker decider in C grade with Beaurepaires Bruce Barnes with Chris Rankmore playing for the regular Dan Tripney beat Sportfirsts Alex Schipp & Gardean Ellis 4/6 6/3 (7/4). It was Rankmore’s third consecutive title having previously won this grade on the two previous occasions teaming him with Luke Willis as the Bidgee Motor Inn team.In playoff matches played, winners were Bidgee Construction, O’Brien’s Fertilizers, Wooloondool & Hay Shire.
MIXED
It was a high standard exciting final between New Crown & Crighton Cranes, with the match all even going into the last two sets. New Crown’s Jo Begbie & Julie Lawrence won 6/5 over Crighton’s Trish McGufficke & Chris Byrnes, with New Crown also winning the men’s doubles (Peter Lawrence & Geoff Chapman) to take the match and title 31-25 games. New Crown remained undefeated throughout the competition.Play off matches were won by Robertson’s Bakery & Elders with best results to Andrew Schipp, Simone Coonan, Julie Matthews & Tess Hanna.
WOMEN’S
The women’s competition is now to the finals. In what has been described as the closest ever finish on the A grade ladder with only a few points separating the 2nd to 8th teams, in the positions. Northfork the defending champions snuck in and this despite the fact the team hasn’t had a win in it’s last four matches. The Nicholas Royal the other finalist was well on top by 11 points.In B grade both the Hay Bowling & Golf Club and Saltbush Motor Inn pulled away from the rest of the field on the ladder, now to contest the final to repeat their 2006 feats. Thompson’s Smash Repairs came in 3rd position.In C grade both semi finals were strong wins to Meggs Grain & Fertilizers and Sportfirst which should be a good final contest between these two teams.D grade saw the unbeaten IGA of Kirsten Hutchings & Heidi Stephens go down to Pynors 6/2 4/6, in one semi, while Fatal Attraction won the other semi 6/5 6/5 in a marathon over ANZ Rebecca Fattore & Amanda Kelton.The four finals are scheduled this week as per the website times.
JUNIORS
Matches were again shortened last week due to the court shortage and large numbers participating.There were some exciting drawn matches in the time frame of matches.
Apr 7
TENNIS TO FINALS
The
men’s and mixed tennis competitions will be finished this week
with finals and playoffs scheduled for nearly all teams. The
four grades in the women’s competition, finals will be played
Monday night April 14. The junior singles will continue over the
school holidays if players are available.
MONDAY
WOMEN
Only
Nicholas Royal is assured of a final position with four teams a
chance to get there in the A grade. Last week Shear Outback’s Jo
Begbie & Trish McGufficke had a very good 6/3 6/4 win over
Northfork.In B grade 5 teams are still a possibility of making
the final with the best match going to Saltbush Motor Inn’s 6/5
6/3 win over Foodworks Lisa Bowen & Sarah Lobbe.C grade semi
finals & playoffs are scheduled this week with last week’s pick
going to Tess Hanna & Bronwyn Hicks for Sportfirst winning 6/1
6/1 over Hay Plains Holiday Park.D grade also contest semi
finals with two teams receiving byes. Las week Fatal Attraction
had a good 6/5 6/3 over Pynors Casey Jacka & Kate Shearwood.
WEDNESDAY MEN’S
Last
week’s play was cancelled due to the weather, with the finals
now scheduled for the leading two teams on the ladder for each
grade.All teams play this week except Country Energy & Crighton
Cranes who have byes.
FRIDAY MIXED
Results
last week were Elders beat Robertson’s Bakery 36-9, New Crown
beat Oxley 36-11, IGA beat Murphy’s Clothing Store 32-28 and
Crighton Cranes beat Carrathool. Best results went to Craig
Wade, Peter Lawrence & Karene Meggs.All teams play their last
match this week with the popular weekly BBQ still operating.
JUNIORS
The
junior draw was cancelled due to the severe dust storm. This
weeks singles round draw will appear on the internet with
players to advise if they are available to play over the school
holidays.The Medibank Open Junior Tournament in Hay for age
groups 10 year and under, 12 yrs, 14 yrs & 16 yrs is on 15/6/08
and will also incorporate the Under 13 yrs Club Championships.
Mar 31
TENNIS COMPETITION VERY CLOSE
All night tennis competitions in the various grades are producing close results, with the final positions being well contested.
Night competitions are scheduled to finish before the school holidays except the Monday night women’s where the four grades, finals are listed for 14/4/08.The junior singles (if players available) will continue over the school holidays. Last week 60 players began their singles matches in 8 divisions with only a few not attending. Adjustments will be made and sorted out for this week.
All competition draws, updates and ladders should be available on the web site this week.
Mar 24
NO EASTER TENNIS
No competition tennis was played for Goof Friday & Easter Monday.
MONDAY WOMEN’S
Last weeks Monday night tennis only comprised A & B grade in hot conditions.In A grade former champions Nicholas Royal has moved away from the rest of the field with it’s good 6/1 6/3 win over champions Northfork, who still hold second position. With two matches to go and only one point further behind are Hay Services Club & B grade champions Beaurepaires. The Services Club last week comprising former champion Trish Jamieson, with Kate Stephens came from behind to beat recently promoted Shear Outback Jo Begbie & Jill Chapman 5/6 6/2, while Beaurepaires had a 6/3 6/3 win against Riv Hotel.B Grade is also an exciting competition with the Japps Pharmacy team of Nicole & Casey wade now in outright leadership with its marathon 6/5 6/5 win over Thompson’s Smash Repairs. The Hay Bowling & Golf Clubs experienced Kerrie Rennie & Bev Creswell has moved into second position a half point ahead of Saltbush Motor Inn with both teams gaining maximum points.
WEDNESDAY MEN’S
Bidgee Constructions, Tim Clarke & Allen Dwyer in A grade upset competition leaders Nichols Royal 2/6 6/5 (7/4), while 92 Computing with Andrew Davies in top form were too strong for 2HayFM.In B grade leaders Bindari & Tongul will clash this week after both gained maximum points last week over Wooloondool & Foodworks. Premiers Booroorban are still in finals contention with a hard fought 6/2 4/6 (7/2) win over DY’s Bus Service, Mick Harrington & Steve Sharpe.Can you believe in C grade, four teams are on equal top position. Beaurepaires who last week beat ANZ 5-0, Hay Shire who lost 3/6, 5/6 (1/7) to the ever improving Betta Electrical, Country Energy & Sportfirst who clashes last week with Energy prevailing 6/5 6/4 (5/7).
JUNIORS
The junior singles will commence this coming Wednesday afternoon with the draw expected on the website on Tuesday.
GENERAL
A major working bee will be held shortly for work on the back three courts. Meanwhile some people have been very busy preparing the surface for proper leveling.
The Friday mixed comp will resume this week with enquiries to Warren Hunt
Mar 17
The loss of the back three courts or the next four weeks together with the extreme high temperatures is a temporary disruption to tennis activities.
MONDAY WOMEN
Only A & B grade is scheduled this week, and with Easter Monday next week, play will resume for all grades on 31/3/08.In last weeks C grade report the Meggs Grain& Hay Jewellers continue to lead their divisions with the Meggs team of Elita Kleining & Karene Meggs not conceding a game in their victory bonus point against P Hyde’s Carpentry. Caroline Martin & Jodi Anderson for Hay Jewellers won against the New Crown’s Bree Gogoll & Denieka Anderson 6/3 6/5. Other wins went to Sportfirst, A Hyde Plumbing & Hay Newsagency.In D grade the IGA team of Kirsten Hutchings & Heidi Stephens has moved further ahead with its 6/1 6/2 win over Bidgee Motor Inn. The Pynors Accountants team of Casey Jacka & Kate Shearwood has moved to second spot with its 6/1 6/1 win over O’Brien’s Fertilisers. Other wins went to Country Energy & ANZ.Nicholas Royal Motel lead A grade, while Esanda & Japps Pharmacy are equal B grade leaders.
MENS
In A grade last week the leaders Nicholas Royal with Wazza Hunt making a return from injury won in a tie breaker decider over 2 HayFM.The B grade is so evenly seated with Foodworks (Angus Rex & Trent Wall) beating top spot Bindari 7/5 in the decider.C grade has an outright leader with Hay Shire’s Brad Smith & Lloyd Jones beating Crighton Cranes 5 pts to 0. Dan Tripney & Bruce Barnes for Beaurepaires beat the favourites Country Energy 4pts to 1 in a very close match.Other grade wins on the night went to 92 Computing, Betta Electrical, Booroorban as well as Sportfirst & DY’s Bus Service.Good performances on the night went to Justin Creighton, Tex Davies Alex Schipp & Justin Campbell.
MIXED
The hot conditions did not deter the good atmosphere with a good BBQ and late finish prevailing. Simone Coonan & Kerry Bradshaw had the honor of winning 6/5 against Carrathool’s Ali Lane & Fiona Simpson being the last set to play on the back clay courts before conversion to grass.Winning teams were Carrathool, New Crown, and Crighton Cranes & Elders with best results to Trish McGufficke, Craig Wade & Jill Chapman.
JUNIORS
Congratulations to the Hay High School girls team advancing to the 4th round of the Riverina knockout, a feat achieved 20 years ago by three Claughton students, Renae Richards, Melissa Anderson & Kristie Irvine as well as Kylie Callaghan when they narrowly lost their semi final to Corowa HS on the then school tennis courts.Last week without the services of Simone Mabon & Brittney Thompson, the team put in a fantastic effort against strong opposition and extreme heat conditions against Balranald 8 sets to 0. Barham 5 sets to 1 and then Deniliquin 4 sets to 3 (33 games to 25) with one of the Deniliquin girls retiring.The team comprised Kate Murphy, Jasmine Gregory, Sam Oliver, Casey Wade & Kate Stephens.
Details of Hay’s next match are not known at this stage. Well done to Lisa Bowen having the initiative for Hay to host the early rounds carnival for the first time.
The boys team comprised Alex Schipp, Mick Harrington, Trent Wall & Jake Hicks & well done to them, despite losing, put in a fine effort.
The Junior Wednesday singles will again be postponed for another week to now start 26th March.
Thee Saturday morning juniors were called off last week due to the heat, with further details on the club website. Apologies to the out of towners who were unable to get radio advice on this cancellation.Saturday morning activities will now commence 3rd May & not this coming Saturday as advised.
The loss of the back three courts or the next four weeks together with the extreme high temperatures is a temporary disruption to tennis activities.
MONDAY WOMEN
Only A & B grade is scheduled this week, and with Easter Monday next week, play will resume for all grades on 31/3/08.In last weeks C grade report the Meggs Grain& Hay Jewellers continue to lead their divisions with the Meggs team of Elita Kleining & Karene Meggs not conceding a game in their victory bonus point against P Hyde’s Carpentry. Caroline Martin & Jodi Anderson for Hay Jewellers won against the New Crown’s Bree Gogoll & Denieka Anderson 6/3 6/5. Other wins went to Sportfirst, A Hyde Plumbing & Hay Newsagency.In D grade the IGA team of Kirsten Hutchings & Heidi Stephens has moved further ahead with its 6/1 6/2 win over Bidgee Motor Inn. The Pynors Accountants team of Casey Jacka & Kate Shearwood has moved to second spot with its 6/1 6/1 win over O’Brien’s Fertilisers. Other wins went to Country Energy & ANZ.Nicholas Royal Motel lead A grade, while Esanda & Japps Pharmacy are equal B grade leaders.
MENS
In A grade last week the leaders Nicholas Royal with Wazza Hunt making a return from injury won in a tie breaker decider over 2 HayFM.The B grade is so evenly seated with Foodworks (Angus Rex & Trent Wall) beating top spot Bindari 7/5 in the decider.C grade has an outright leader with Hay Shire’s Brad Smith & Lloyd Jones beating Crighton Cranes 5 pts to 0. Dan Tripney & Bruce Barnes for Beaurepaires beat the favourites Country Energy 4pts to 1 in a very close match.Other grade wins on the night went to 92 Computing, Betta Electrical, Booroorban as well as Sportfirst & DY’s Bus Service.Good performances on the night went to Justin Creighton, Tex Davies Alex Schipp & Justin Campbell.
MIXED
The hot conditions did not deter the good atmosphere with a good BBQ and late finish prevailing. Simone Coonan & Kerry Bradshaw had the honor of winning 6/5 against Carrathool’s Ali Lane & Fiona Simpson being the last set to play on the back clay courts before conversion to grass.Winning teams were Carrathool, New Crown, and Crighton Cranes & Elders with best results to Trish McGufficke, Craig Wade & Jill Chapman.
JUNIORS
Congratulations to the Hay High School girls team advancing to the 4th round of the Riverina knockout, a feat achieved 20 years ago by three Claughton students, Renae Richards, Melissa Anderson & Kristie Irvine as well as Kylie Callaghan when they narrowly lost their semi final to Corowa HS on the then school tennis courts.Last week without the services of Simone Mabon & Brittney Thompson, the team put in a fantastic effort against strong opposition and extreme heat conditions against Balranald 8 sets to 0. Barham 5 sets to 1 and then Deniliquin 4 sets to 3 (33 games to 25) with one of the Deniliquin girls retiring.The team comprised Kate Murphy, Jasmine Gregory, Sam Oliver, Casey Wade & Kate Stephens.
Details of Hay’s next match are not known at this stage. Well done to Lisa Bowen having the initiative for Hay to host the early rounds carnival for the first time.
The boys team comprised Alex Schipp, Mick Harrington, Trent Wall & Jake Hicks & well done to them, despite losing, put in a fine effort.
The Junior Wednesday singles will again be postponed for another week to now start 26th March.
Thee Saturday morning juniors were called off last week due to the heat, with further details on the club website. Apologies to the out of towners who were unable to get radio advice on this cancellation.Saturday morning activities will now commence 3rd May & not this coming Saturday as advised.
Mar 10 CLAY COURTS BATTLING LACK OF WATER
The three new synthetic grass courts can’t come quick enough for competition players, as drought conditions are slowly deteriorating the clay courts.Special council approved watering conditions will assist the Western Riverina High School carnival scheduled Tuesday this week 11th March.Meanwhile despite hot conditions players are enjoying competitive matches.
WOMEN’S COMP
In A grade Northfork has snuck ahead on the ladder by one point from Nicholas Royal Motel following its tough 6/4 5/6 win over the Hay Services team of Tania Stephenson & Kate Stephens. Nicholas Royal on the other hand narrowly lost to Shear Outback’s Jo Begbie & Trish McGufficke 3/6 6/5. Another result saw Beaurepaires Teresa Johnson & Jasmine Gregory winning 5/6 6/3 over the Hay Furniture Co. Murphy’s Clothing was the other winner.
Only two & a half points separate the top seven teams in B grade with four teams sharing the ladder lead. Centrespot’s Sophie Stephens and Marg Booth had a narrow 6/4 6/4 win over Saltbush Motor Inn, with other wins foing to Thompson’s Smash Repairs, Foodworks & Esanda.
In C grade the Meggs Fertilisers team of Elita Kleining & Karene Meggs continue to dominate their division following its 6/1 6/1 win over the Hay Plains Holiday Park. Hay Jewellers still lead the other division despite losing 6/4 6/4 to the Newsagency team of Megan Pearson & Tamara Wade. Other wins in this grade went to Sportfirst, Hay Ag & Auto & New Crown.
IGA has gone to outright D grade leader with its 6/3 6/1 win over O’Brien’s Fertilizers (Tori Oliver & Megan Cai). Pynors had a 6/1 6/2 win over an improved Bidgee Motor Inn combination of Ellen Zambon & Lilli Barnes. Robertson’s Bakery was the other winner, while Country Energy & Fatal Attraction had a draw.
MEN’S COMP
All teams gained some points last week except for Crighton Cranes who after losing the first set 6/5 then fell 6/0 (7/3) to the ANZ Jordan Carney, Evan Pocock team in C grade.
In A grade with new players going well 2HayFM beat Bidgee Constructions (Paddy McMahon & Alan Dwyer) 6/5 2/6 (7/5). Nicholas Royal won the other match in the all important tie breaker to now lead the competition.
Wooloondool with Jason Crighton returning to old form won 6/0 6/1 (2/7) against Foodworks in B grade, while Bindari took out revenge on Booroorban & Tongul with Chris Bowman making a strong debut won a marathon over DY’s.
Country Energy & Hay Shire are still equal C grade leaders both having tie breaker decider wins with Betta & Sportfirst also having a great match.
MIXED
New Crown look to be the team to beat this comp, when again they had a strong win over Murphy’s 36-15 to remain the only unbeaten team. Crighton Cranes continue to improve this time 36-18 winner over Elders. Other wins went to Robertson’s Bakery & Oxley. Best results went to Peter Lawrence, Danny Byrnes, Michael Lee & Simone Coonan.
JUNIORS
Good luck to the High School boys and girls teams in the Western Riverina School carnival in Hay this week Tuesday 11 March.
The junior singles competition has attracted 60 players in six divisions & has again been delayed to start 19 March. All details are on the club website.
Saturday morning activities commence this week Saturday 15th March as follows;
9.00am Register for school class years 1, 2, 3
10.00am School class years 3, 4, 5
11.00am school class years 5 & above
Note school class years 3 & 5 have options to suit standards. All sessions will be 50 mins with all fess this week-members & non members $3.50.
Parental assistance will be appreciated.
GENERAL
Work on the levels of the back three courts should commence within a fortnight (depends on watering) following on site discussions last week.
Another committee meeting will be held this week at the club Thursday 13th at 7.30pm.
Mar 3
NIGHT TENNIS PROCEEDING SATISFACTORILY
JUNIOR COMP START, DELAYED ONE WEEK
Despite a few hiccups, all night competitions are now proceeding on course, while the junior boys and girls singles competition has been delayed to now start on Mar 12.
WOMENS COMP
Northfork the defending A grade champions had a strong win over Jo Davies & Sam Oliver for Murphy’s Clothing, while Nicholas Royal also remains unbeaten with its 6/3 6/1 win against Hay Furniture.
Hay Bowl & Golf Club & Japps Pharmacy equally share the lead in B grade, with Saltbush Motor Inn closely following with its 6/1 6/5 win over Esanda.
In C grade the Meggs Fertiliser & Hay Jewellers continue their good form, with the Hay Plains Holiday Park & the Riverine Grazier also having good wins.
Three teams remain on top points in D grade with last weeks match of the round going to Pynors Accountants winning 6/2 6/2 against ANZ’s Rebecca Fattore & Danielle Carney.
MENS COMP
In A grade Nicholas Royal (Andrew Cronin & Ian Auldist) beat Bidgee Construction 6/1 6/4 (7/1) while 92 Computing won their match 4 pts to 1 closely losing the tie breaker bonus to 2HayFM.
In B grade the young Foodworks team of Angus Rex & Trent Wall upset the defending champions Booroorban to record a 3ptd to 2 victory. Tongul & Bindari were the other winners.
In C grade Dan Tripney & Bruce Barnes won the match of the night with a 5/3 4/6 (7/4) win over O’Brien’s Fertilizers. Other wins went to Hay Shire, Sportfirst & Country Energy.
MIXED
Carrathool & Murphy’s played a top match last week with good performances going to Ben Lane & Dale Brums.
Other wins went to Robertson’s bakery, New Crown & Crighton Cranes, with best performances to Leonie Booth, Peter Lawrence & Trish McGufficke.
JUNIORS
The Wednesday afternoon junior boys & girls singles competition has attracted a big entry with the start now being the 12 March & the draw expected to be on the web this week.
Saturday morning activities commences March 15 with details of play to be advised next week.
Last week for the first time 8 students from Years 5 & 6 from St Mary’s & Hay Public School played each other with the Public School winning 24-16 games in a good match.
Next Tuesday 11 March Hay hosts the early rounds of the boys & girls high school competition.
Feb 25
NIGHT TENNIS BEGINS
A good number of players took to the courts last week to play the opening round of the various night competitions.
MONDAY WOMEN
Both Shear Outback & Beaurepaires made good A grade debuts with the Shearers going down to Murphy’s Clothing Co’s Sam Oliver & Kate Murphy 6/3 6/2 and Beaurepaires losing to the defending champions Northfork 6/1 6/4. Kate Stephens & Julie Matthews for the Services Club took a set off the Hay Furniture Co, while former champs Nicholas Royal won through 6/5 6/0 over the Riv Hotel.All B grade matches resulted in a one set each finish except the Esanda team won 6/3 6/5 over the Foodworks team of Lisa Bowen & Sarah Lobbe, to gain maximum points.In C grade the Meggs Grain & Fertiliser team of Karene Meggs & Elita Kleining looked strong following its 6/2 6/1 win Sportfirst. Hay Jewellers & Hay Newsagency with Gillian Harries going well gained maximum points, but the closest win went to A Hyde’s Plumbing 4 pts to 3 over Hay Ag & Auto.In D grade the IGA team had a good start winning 6/3 6/0 over Pynors, with other wins going to O’Brien’s Fertilisers & ANZ. Fatal Attraction has joined this grade replacing the bye, with a fresh draw available this week.
MEN’S
Only four teams are competing in A grade with both matches very close, making the way for an interesting competition. Paddy McMahon made a fine debut.One match was played in B grade with the other four teams deemed to have byes. DY’s Scott Begbie & Mick Harrington had a 6/3 6/4 win over the Foodworks combination of Trent Wall & Jed Schiller. Wooloondool will replace the mystery team.Two extra teams in C grade will bring the total to eight teams in this grade. Country Energy & Hay Shire gained maximum points, with Beaurepaires Dan Tripney & Bruce Barnes also wining well but going down in the bonus point tiebreaker to Betta.
The new draw will be on the web site this week.
MIXED
Only 9 teams are contesting the Friday night competition with the match of the night win going to the New Crown. The McGufficke’s & Byrnes Crighton Cranes team had a one game lead with two sets to go however New Crown’s Peter Lawrence & Scott Begbie and then Jo Begbie & Julie Whitton won the doubles to take the match 32-26.All other results were convincing, going to Elders, Murphy’s & IGA with the best results to Justin Creighton, Gardean Ellis & Sarah Houston.The weekly BBW was again very appreciated & tasty.
JUNIORS
The Wednesday singles competition draw will be on the website this week for the competition to commence March 5.
NOTES
The tennis notes are written by Tony Callaghan
Feb 18
NIGHT TENNIS STARTS THIS WEEK
The night tennis competitions commence this week, with the women scheduled to start Monday night 18th Feb.The women’s competition has again received a good entry of 33 teams in four grades.Northfork the A grade premiers plays Beaurepaires last seasons B grade premiers in the opening round, with Shear Outback also promoted to A grade following its performances last year.Thompson’s Smash repairs & Foodworks have been promoted to B grade, while Hay Newsagency & New Crown have gone up to C grade following last season’s good form.The draw has only been prepared for 4 weeks & after that the work on the new courts is scheduled so the competitions will continue with a temporary loss of three courts for a few weeks. Fees have been slightly increased to help assist towards the enormous cost of the courts new surfacing & fencing.
MEN’S COMP
The draw is also available for the Wednesday men’s comp. Although likely to be changed to accommodate additional teams.
MIXED
The Friday mixed commences this week with Booroorban receiving the bye, with Murphy’s Clothing Co to play Robertson’s Hot Bread at 6.30pm in the opening match.Wendy Heerey will be organizing the weekly BBQ.
JUNIORS
Entries close for the Wednesday afternoon/evening junior boys & girls singles competition Feb 21, to start on March 5.Congratulations to Zac Molloy & Sophie Stephens of St Mary’s School, representing the Wilcannia/Forbes Catholic Schools Diocese, participating in the Polding Tennis trials held recently in Lismore. Both players gained valuable experience.The Hay Public School plays its first round knockout encounter against Narrandera, with trials for the team taking place this week. The tennis club will arrange a trial match against St Mary’s likely to be played on Wednesday afternoon following the trials.The junior round robin singles series in South West NSW, schedule, is now available at the clubhouse, with Hay on Sunday 15 June.
NOTES
The tennis notes are written by Tony Callaghan
Feb 11 JUNIOR TENNIS STARTS MARCH
Both the Wednesday afternoon junior boys and girls singles competition as well as Saturday morning junior activities commence in March.
Entries for the singles competition close Feb 21 with the actual competition to commence March 5. The Saturday morning activities will commence on March 15.
This year for the first time the Hay war Memorial High School will host the early rounds of the state high school knockout competition for the western Riverina zone to include boys and girls teams from schools such as Deniliquin, Barham, Finley, Balranald & Tooleybuc as well as Hay This was made possible by high school teachers Ben Johnson & Lisa Bowen. The event will be in the middle of March. Selection trials will be held soon and despite the school losing the Mabon family it should still have very competitive boys and girls teams which this year will not have to compete on the unfamiliar grass.
NIGHT COMPETIUTIONS
All night competitions are on the clubs website, due to start the week commencing 18/2/08.
MEETING
An important committee meeting to discuss the new courts will be held this Thursday at 7.30pm.
Feb 4 TENNIS ENTRIES CLOSE
Entries for the forthcoming night tennis competitions close Thursday 7 February either on line or by contacting Tony Callaghan.
Players have the option of entering their own team or individually to be placed into a team, with three types of competitions available. These are Monday women, Wednesday men & Friday mixed.
To enable proper research and grading to be made the actual start of the competitions will commence from Feb 18th.
The junior singles competition on Wednesday as well as the Saturday morning junior activities will commence in March 08.
NOTES
The tennis notes are written by Tony Callaghan
Jan 24 TENNIS CLUB KITCHEN ALMOST COMPLETE
Work on the kitchen upgrading at the tennis club is almost complete, giving it a much needed new attractive look. It will be put to the test in a few weeks for the Friday night tennis competition weekly BBQ.
COURT HIRE
Court hire enquiries for this week, can be directed to Warren Hunt.
COMPETITIONS
Entries close for the night competitions on 7th Feb 08.
NOTES
The tennis notes are written by Tony Callaghan
NOTES The tennis notes are written by Tony Callaghan
Jan 12
WORK ON TENNIS COURTS TO COMMENCE MARCH
Work on the conversion of the back three clay Hay Club tennis courts, to a synthetic grass surface is expected to commence in March.
Andrew Schipp for the tennis club has been busy fine tuning the details and costing of the project, particularly regarding the area of resurfacing and fencing. He has advised the Albury contractor is keen to lay the carpet in March. Despite the tennis club funds together with grant monies available as well as a council loan of $10000, funds are still short to properly complete the project. Mr Schipp has advised that it will be absolutely essential for the club to hold a number of club working bees in order for the court laying to proceed.
NEW COMPETITIONS
Although the back three courts maybe temporary out of action in February & march, plans are underway for all the types of night competitions to commence in February when school resumes. The competitions will be Monday Women, Wednesday men & Friday mixed. Women’s & men’s comprise teams of two and mixed a team of four players. Players may enter their own team or individually to be placed in a team. Entries may be made on the tennis website www.haytennis.92computing.com or by contacting Tony Callaghan 69931362.The Wednesday afternoon/ evening junior boys & girls singles competition as well as Saturday morning junior activities will commence in March.
SPORTSPERSON OF YEAR CONTEST
Last year tennis for the first time in David Mabon won the Hay sportsperson of the year award. David has again been selected as the tennis club nomination for the contest. In 2007 he successfully defended the club singles and performed well in the Hay Open Tournament. His success out of town was good particularly around Southern NSW and country Victoria. David was selected ahead of Deb Cronin who not only won the women’s club singles, but also the doubles & narrowly missed the mixed. She also had good matches in the Lugsdin Toyota Open Tournament.Craig & Simone Mabon have both been nominated for the juniors section, both dominating the Hay junior titles as well as representing Riverina in school & tennis NSW teams.
COACHING
The 3 day coaching school in January has been cancelled & instead private coaching by Tony Callaghan is being held on early mornings.
Jan 5
NIGHT TENNIS COMMENCES FEBRUARY
The various night competitions will commence in Feb