Club Championships 2021
We give a huge thank you to our generous local business sponsors:
Major Sponsor Wiseguise Pizza
Terry White Chemmart Riverside
Riverside Hotel
Star Theatre
Woolworths Riverside
BWS Riverside
Liquor Stax Riverside
Riverside Tennis Club decided this year to divide our championships into three separate days for doubles, mixed doubles and singles. This proved popular with entrants and gave us three lovely, socially orientated Saturday afternoons, each of which culminated with a barbecue for spectators and entrants while grand finals were being played.
We were blessed with two beautiful afternoons on February 27th (mixed doubles) and March 20th (men’s and ladies’ doubles), and after some shocking weather yesterday (27th March) morning, the courts, which were unplayable at midday, literally dried out just in time for matches to begin at 2pm, and a decent afternoon’s weather followed.
In Open (A Grade) mixed doubles, a replay of last year’s final saw mother and son Belinda and Campbell Young defeat Dasha Nepustilova and Dennis Harding 6/2 6/4.
In B Grade mixed doubles, Launceston tennis legend and father of international tennis coach David Macpherson, Ian Macpherson, won his third mixed title in a row, this time with new partner Jennifer Meadows, undefeated in a round robin style event, with Briony O’Hara and Dan Koesmapahlawan runners-up.
In Open Men’s doubles, Andrew Roberts and Ged Parsons coasted to a 6/1 6/3 win over Matt Webb and Manning Mitchell.
In B Grade men’s doubles, Ian Macpherson once again made it three in a row, with new partner Brendan Stanborough, undefeated in their round robin, with Phil Baker and Dan Koesmapahlawan runners-up.
In Open ladies’ doubles, cousins Roxie Holden and Belinda Young claimed their record eighth title together in a see sawing match played in great spirit against Jo Thwaites and Dasha Nepustilova, winning the last three points of a deciding third set match tie break for a 6/4 5/7 (10-8) win.
In B grade ladies’ doubles, Carol Douglas and Briony O’Hara claimed a tightly fought round robin event, with Kit Dunham and Jacqui Green the runners-up.
In Open men’s singles, we were treated to a high quality final between two high class players. Club coach Jason Fletcher was made to work for a 6/4 6/3 win over Andrew Roberts.
In B grade men’s singles, two young champs in the making played a two hour classic which finished under lights and delayed the presentation ceremony!
Oliver Murray defeated Hudson Young 6/4 7/6 in an impressive match which featured
great serving, sharp net play and intelligently played long rallies featuring some great depth balls.
The crowd who gathered to watch were highly impressed, and the boys’ sportsmanship was fantastic.
In B grade ladies’ singles, ladies’ doubles partners and champions from the previous weekend, Carol Douglas and Briony O’Hara faced off for the singles title, Carol coming back from a set down to win in a third set match tie break, 4/6 6/4 (10-3).
In the Open Men's consolation final, Ben Holden defeated Jordan Lovick 6/4, 6/1
In the Open Mixed Doubles consolation final, Rene Oosterloo and Liz Hadley defeated Rod Smith and Jo Thwaites
Club Championships 2022
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors;
* Woolworths Riverside
* Harcourts Launceston
* Landfall Farm Fresh Meat
* Terry White Chemist Riverside
* BWS Riverside
* Liquor Stax Riverside
* Rhubarb Gifts
* Riverside Post, News & Lotto
* Healing Touch Massage Invermay
Open Mixed Doubles Round Robin:
Winners: Belinda&Campbell Young
Runners Up: Roxie Holden/Dennis Harding
B Grade Mixed Doubles Round Robin:
Winners: Louise Shepherd/Dan Koesmapahlawan
Runners Up: Renee Swenson/Hudson Young.
Open Men's Doubles:
Brett&Oliver Hadley defeated Andrew Roberts/Owen Geale 4/6 6/3 (12/10)
Open Ladies' Doubles:
Roxie Holden/Cathy Harvey defeated Liz Hadley/Jo Thwaites 6/4 6/1
B Grade Men's Doubles:
Max Byrne/Ian Macpherson defeated Jamie Tunks/Dan Koesmapahlawan 6/4 6/4
B Grade Ladies Doubles Round Robin:
Winners: Renee Swenson/Louise Shepherd
Runners Up: Betty Piesse/Kit Dunham
Open Men's Singles:
Oliver Hadley defeated Campbell Young 6/2 6/2
B Grade Men's Singles:
Jamie Tunks defeated Hudson Young 6/4 6/4
Club Championships 2023
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors this year;
* Wiseguise Pizza
* Woolworths Riverside
* Landfall Farm Fresh Meat
* Terry White Chemist Riverside
* BWS Riverside
Open Men's Doubles Round Robin:
Winners: Dennis Harding/Greg Porter
Runners Up: Ryan Walker/Fletcher Young
Open Ladies' Doubles:
Roxie Holden/Belinda Young defeated Liz Hadley/Jo Thwaites 7/5 6/3
B Grade Ladies Doubles:
Renee Swenson/Danielle Stanborough defeated Marlene Swain/Karen Maclaren 7/5 6/1
B Grade Men's Doubles Round Robin:
Winners: Tom Gray/Ben Holden
Runners Up: Jamie Tunks/Bernard M
Open Mixed Doubles:
Roxie Holden/Dennis Harding defeated Belinda Young/Ryan Walker 4/6 6/2 (13/11)
B Grade Mixed Doubles:
Danielle & Brendan Stanborough defeated Renee Swenson/Hudson Young 6/4 7/6
Open Men's Singles:
Campbell Young defeated Oliver Hadley 6/3 6/3
Open Men's Singles Consolation:
Greg Porter defeated Isaac White 6/0 7/5
B Grade Men's Singles:
Bernard M defeated Hudson Young 6/3 6/1
