Bright Tennis Club Newsletter

Issue 32: January 2023

Bright Tennis Club Committee 2022/23

• President: Tracy Carey
• Treasurer: Jody Vlahandreas
• Secretary: Charlotte Paton
• Vice President: Will Pearce
• Memberships: David Chlebna
• Committee Members: Michelle Yarwood, Rodney McCracken, Craig Thompson

Competition Spring/Summer 2022

• Grading Day for Tues/Wed Comp 2023: Tues/Wed Jan 31, Feb 1
• Tues/Wed First Week Comp: Feb 7th & 8th
• Junior Coaching Starts: Thurs Feb 2nd
• Tom's Tennis Party/Skills Day: Sun Feb 26th
• Rockup Tennis Starts: Mon Jan 30th
• AGM: October
• Myrtleford Saturday Junior Comp: Sat 4th Feb 9:15am

Monday Social Tennis

Despite losing half the season to washouts, David Chlebna's Redgum team emerged as winners with 32 points, while Jody's Snowgum team finished with 25 points. Congratulations to the stronger team!

Tuesday Night Winners: Redgum - Ian Ellen, Michelle Yarwood, Charlotte Paton, and David Chlebna.

Wednesday Night Winners: Grevillias - Peter Dixon, Tamara Costa, Cathy Lennon, and Ciaran O'Conner.

Personal Tennis Coaching Available

Adam Fleming, a top 10 National Junior (No 1 in Victoria), has been coaching since 2002. If you are interested in personal coaching, please call 0447 261 783 or email alpinevalleytennis@gmail.com.

BTC's 130th Birthday & 31st Anniversary

The Bright Tennis Club celebrated its 130th birthday and the 31st anniversary of moving to Pioneer Park with an event on October 15th. Past and present members gathered in Wimbledon whites for a fun day, enjoying Pimm's, strawberries, cream, and skill games for the kids.

BTC Club Championships 2022

The 2022 club championships featured exciting matches in the ladies' and men's doubles. The results were:

• Ladies Doubles Winners: Mel Worth and Michelle Yarwood
• Ladies Doubles Runners-Up: Jody Vlahandreas and Charlotte Paton
• Men's Doubles Winners: Ian Ellen and Drew Carey
• Ladies Singles Winner: Jody Vlahandreas
• Ladies Singles Runner-Up: Michelle Yarwood

Junior Coaching Signup

Junior Coaching with Adam Fleming starts on Thursday, February 2nd. Come and try!

Harry Dudley Makes Waves in Wheelchair Tennis

Harry Dudley has reached a prestigious world ranking of 33 and recently competed at the Australian National Wheelchair Tennis Championships. Congratulations, Harry!

Rock Up Tennis is Back!

For those who can't commit to a full competition, RockUp Tennis is back on Monday, January 30th at 6:30pm. Just show up if you can!

Tom Russell's Future Leadership Project

Tom Russell is completing the Future Leaders development program for students in years 9-11. This program aims to inspire the next generation of volunteers and includes a major in-club project and 40 hours of volunteering. BTC is proud to sponsor Tom in this initiative!

Tom's Free Tennis Party/Skills Day

Join us for a free tennis day on Sunday, February 26th at 11:30am. Activities include "Hit The Flamingo" and "Beat The Ball Machine," plus a free BBQ! RSVP by Friday, February 24th. All juniors are welcome, and spare tennis racquets will be available on the day.

Tennis Superstar Suzanne Lenglen

Suzanne Lenglen, the French tennis superstar known as "The Goddess," revolutionized women's tennis in the 1920s. She won 287 consecutive matches from 1919-1926, inspired Wimbledon to move to its current location, and was known for her groundbreaking style and athleticism.

President's Report

At the Annual General Meeting on November 15, 2022, it was reported that the Bright Tennis Club grew its membership to 217 members by October 2022, a significant increase from previous years. The club's main income comes from membership fees, which rose by 8.5% from 2021. Court hire fees also rebounded after the pandemic.

Tuesday & Wednesday Night Pennant

Tuesday and Wednesday Pennant competitions have seen small reductions in team numbers, but competition remains healthy. Thanks to Dave Chlebna for coordinating the Tuesday competition, and thanks to everyone for participating in both competitions.

Monday Social Tennis

Continues every Monday morning from 9:00am during the warmer months and from 1:00pm in the cooler months. A big thank you to Bev Schwarz and Bev Giraud for coordinating. We wish Bev Schwarz all the best in her move to Wangaratta!

Club Championships

Club Championships for junior and senior players were held for the 2021/2022 season, with several winners taking home trophies. Congratulations to everyone who participated!

January Holiday Social Tennis

In January, we trialed four social tennis nights for visitors, which were a great success with 16 participants on some nights. Thank you to everyone who came along!

Club Maintenance

A working bee was held in March to prepare the club for a potential visit from Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott. Although Dylan couldn't attend, the clubhouse received a well-deserved makeover, and a defibrillator was installed, which later saved a life. Thank you to everyone who helped with maintenance, and a special mention to Mick Crocker for his ongoing work on the grounds.

Bright Tennis News: Issue 32 - January 2023