Club Newsletter - JUNE 2025

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00

 

St Monica’s Tennis Club – Key Member Updates – June 2025

 

๐Ÿงพ Membership

Annual membership discounts end today – June 30!
Members are reminded to renew their membership today to take advantage of the 15% early bird discount. Please refer to your club email for all details and links to renew online.
If you have not received your renewal notice, contact the committee immediately.  All membership payments must be paid before you take to the courts in the Spring season please.

 

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Court Closure – Light Pole Replacement

Following a recent structural inspection and ultrasonic testing report, the committee has determined that our light poles, many of which have been in service for over 20 years, require replacement due to excessive corrosion below ground level.

We are pleased to confirm that ASTE has been appointed as the preferred supplier for this important maintenance project, based on their comprehensive proposal and quality assurances.

Work will commence Monday, 7 July, with completion expected within two weeks, aligning with the school holiday period to minimise disruption. All courts will be closed during this time. Thank you in advance for your patience and support.

 

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Committee Role Changes

We welcome Vicki Baressi as Acting Secretary, stepping in while Matt Norris and Jono Abberton transition into their new roles as NSNTA delegates.

We’d also like to extend a warm thank you to Liz Hede for her outstanding service as the club’s NSNTA representative over the past three years. Liz’s dedication has helped ensure a thriving and fully-subscribed night competition program.

 

 



 

๐Ÿ† Autumn Competition Results

This Autumn season has been one of our most successful in recent memory. Congratulations to all teams who reached the finals!

Association

Competition

Grade

Result

NSJTA

Juniors

A Reserve 5

Premiers

NSNTA

Ladies

B Reserve 1

Premiers

NSNTA

Mixed

B Reserve 2

Premiers

NSNTA

Mixed

C Grade 1

Semi-Finalist

NSNTA

Mens

A Reserve 2

Semi-Finalist

NSNTA

Mens

B Grade 3

Semi-Finalist

NSLTA

Ladies

Section 4

Premiers

NSLTA

Ladies

Section 5

Premiers

 

A Reserve 5

 

B Reserve 1

 

B Reserve 2

 

Section 4 

 

Section 5

๐ŸŽ‰ Social & Events

Trivia Night Wrap-Up

Another fantastic evening hosted by the inimitable Michael Sexton, with nearly 100 members and guests in attendance.

A heartfelt thank you to our major sponsor John and Natalie Morello from Jellis Craig, and to all our generous prize sponsors:

  • Guzman y Gomez
     
  • Serving Aces
     
  • The Ascot Vale Hotel
     
  • The Junction Hotel
     
  • Alpha Tennis Academy (Club Coach)
     
  • Quarter Two Café
     
  • Decjuba
     
  • Bright Brewery
     
  • Goofy’s Pizza
     

Please support these local businesses who so kindly support us!

The night raised $4,500, which will go directly toward club initiatives.

 

๐Ÿชฉ Mid-Winter Ball – A New Club Tradition

Monday, 21 July at 6:30 PM
We’re launching a new tradition to mark the start of the Spring season with a Mid-Winter Ball (and ball collection night).

  • Grab your match balls for the upcoming season
     
  • Catch up with team captains and fellow players
     
  • Enjoy a club BBQ
     

๐Ÿ“ฃ Please RSVP for catering purposes using this link:
https://forms.gle/sDnc91yBTRWaAB2D7

 

๐ŸŒญ Bunnings Sausage Sizzle – Coming Soon!

Date to be confirmed
This is one of our key fundraisers. We’ll need volunteers to help cover shifts – stay tuned for a roster request from the committee.

 

Warm regards,
Patrick Saundry
President
St Monica’s Tennis Club