Bright Tennis Club Newsletter

Issue 33: July 2024

Upcoming Dates to Remember!

• Monday Fast 4 Tennis: 1:00pm every Monday. Contact Bev Giraud on 0439 398 481.
• Tuesday & Wednesday Night Pennant: Resumes 8th & 9th October for grading. Contact Dave Chlebna on 0409 808 469 or Tracy Carey on 0429 138 928.
• Junior Tennis Coaching: Resumes in Term 3 every Monday & Tuesday afternoons from 26th & 27th August. Contact Garry Byrnes on 0411 221 736 or email gardeoak@yahoo.com.au.
• Cardio Tennis & Adult Coaching: Starting from 14th October. Contact Garry for details.
• Parent/Child Tennis Tournament: Social fun day for all members on 13th October.
• AGM: Tuesday, 22nd October 2024 at 6.45pm.
• Club Championships (Men's & Ladies Doubles): Sunday, 27th October 2024.

Keyless Access Coming!

We are excited to announce that the Bright Tennis Club will be going keyless from 15th August 2024. Members will need to book online through play.tennis.com.au to receive an access code. Courts will remain free for members and available for hire to non-members. Further instructions will be sent out closer to the date.

2024 Club Champions

Congratulations to our 2024 Club Champions:

• Men's Singles: Winner: Minter Barnard, R/up: David Chlebna
• Women's Singles: Winner: Jody Vlahandreas, R/up: Michelle Yarwood
• Mixed Doubles: Winners: Jody Vlahandreas & Chris Pangrazio, R/up: Ingrid & Minter Barnard
• Men's Doubles (Oct 2023): Winners: Will Pearce & Chris Pangrazio, R/up: Craig Thompson & Mick Crocker
• Women's Doubles (Oct 2023): Winners: Jody Vlahandreas & Charlotte Paton, R/up: Mel Worth & Michelle Yarwood
• Junior Boys (12 & Under): Winner: Cameron Wood, R/up: Oscar Ford
• Junior Girls (15 & Under): Winner: Rhylee Turner, R/up: Ingrid Barnard

A special mention to the recipient of the 8th Gwen Jameson Junior Award, Amelie Ferrito. Congratulations to everyone!

Future Leaders Program

If you're a student in years 9-11 and passionate about tennis, this leadership camp is for you! Register for the Future Leaders Program before 5th August. The camp will be held from Tues 24th to Thurs 26th September at Melbourne Urban Camp. For more information, contact us at brighttennisclub@tennis.com.au.

Harry Dudley's Wheelchair Tennis Success

Junior member Harry Dudley had an outstanding performance in the Brisbane & Queensland Wheelchair Open Tournaments. He won the junior consolation final in Brisbane and was runner-up in the junior doubles. In the Queensland event, Harry made it to the quarterfinals. Harry also competed internationally in Canada, reaching the men's semi-finals in the Vancouver International.

Harry is currently ranked 23rd in juniors and 237th in the men's ITF rankings. Well done, Harry!

Pennant Results

• 2024 Tuesday Night Summer/Autumn Winners: Team Kelpie (Charlotte Paton, Michelle Yarwood, David Chlebna & Raph Baris) defeated the Terriers 6-0.
• 2023 Wednesday Night Spring/Summer Winners: Team Crispy (Edith Café, Elissa Pernu, Sheryl Buckland & Tracy Carey) finished with 39 sets.
• Runners-up Team Pendles: Cathy Lennon, Ashlea Devitt, Ciaran O'Connor & Drew Carey.
• 2023 Tuesday Night Spring/Summer Winners: Team Howe (Nick McGovern, Colin Dudley, Harry Pearce & Jody Vlahandreas).

A big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to a fantastic competition!

Daphne and Norman Come to Bright

The Australian Open Trophies, Daphne and Norman, were on display at the Bright Tennis Club last October. About 80 people attended the event, enjoying some tennis, music, and food while getting a glimpse of these prestigious trophies. A special thank you to Tennis Victoria for making this possible!

Bright Tennis News: Issue 33: July 2024