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How did I get here?
My tennis story began in Baulkham Hills, Sydney.
Fourth of five kids, I grew up in a competitive household - footy, soccer, cricket, baseball, brandings, bike riding, and bull-rush in the park opposite, tennis on the road, and skateboarding down the hill with my mates.
After a few false starts, Mum decided tennis was the safest, cheapest, most logistically feasible sport that our entire family could enjoy, and Dad started teaching us how to play by scrap-booking Borg’s “how-to” cartoons from the Australian Tennis Magazine (our version of YouTube), and by regularly waking us rudely early with a gentle “Anyone for tennis?”, to squeeze a game in before he went to work (we pretended to be asleep a lot).
The Hills District Tennis Association was our stomping ground, consisting of an amalgamation of 10 or so small local tennis Clubs. We’d play as a family at nearby Crestwood TC (where we weren’t allowed to play with the grown-ups), got coached by my mate’s Dad (at mate’s rates) on the sand courts at Castle Hill TC, and play comp and tournaments at Dural TC (where we spent a lot of time “just being kids” in the nearby bush between matches). We’d also travel more broadly to play State tennis tournaments where I’d routinely get beaten by the “proper” players. I think I lost 6-0 6-1 to Todd Woodbridge once – the closest I got to being famous. Small fish, big pond. Travelling with inter-regional school teams was fun (but I got homesick), then High School got in the way and I didn’t play for a few years, until I moved to Perth and met Pete Slyth (a Geo student at UWA), who was looking for a good hit between lectures. We got on well (on and off-court) and….in a nutshell.…spent the next 10 years like a local version of the Woodies, playing State League Pennants (Wembley Downs) and tournaments throughout the state. We won a few.
“But you’re crap at tennis.” was Pete’s invaluable advice when I suggested taking a gap year to have a proper go at a tennis career. So instead, I graduated, met Narelle (who liked me because I played tennis “ok” and could restring her tennis racquets for free). Narelle and I travelled to Europe to play the French money-tournaments for one summer (where Narelle’s forehand paid the bills), and that was enough of that.
Marriage, Kids, EFLTC.
The end
It's gearing up to be a big weekend at the tennis club, with the very first 'my first tennis matches', Friday twilight and family social tonight. We're also excited as a club to celebrate the grand opening of the facilities next weekend, so don't forget to buy your ticket!
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Upcoming Dates For The Diary
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Family Friday Twilight Tennis - 4th December
My First Tennis Matches - 4th December
New Facilities Grand Opening – 11th December
UTR Tournament - 17th -19th December
100Club Pro-Am - 6th February
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100Club Pro-Am – Save the Date
The next 100Club Pro-Am is now set for Saturday afternoon, 6th February 2021.
If you want to be part of it you must be a current 100Club Member (Membership costs $100, and lasts for one year).
The EFLTC 100Club was established last year to support the top young talent at EFLTC. The funds raised by our generous donors (100Club Members) helps our elite young players chase their tennis dreams, and enhances EFLTC’s reputation as a Club that values, cares for and supports players with elite potential at every stage of their development. With the help of 100Club, we now have a Women’s Open Div 1 team, showcasing young ladies who are amongst the best players in Perth, playing right here at EFLTC.
click here to join 100Club and do your bit for the future of our great game.
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UTR Tournament.
The UTR Event at East Fremantle LTC runs from midday on Thursday 17th – Saturday 19th December and offers a minimum of 2 singles matches.
There is a green ball event for 13&Under – https://app.myutr.com/events/35045 ($40).
And a yellow ball event for 18 & Under - https://app.myutr.com/events/33799.
There are two entry types for players ranked between 5.0 and 12.5 and then any players below 5.0 (first-time tournament players).
The cost of the event is $50.
For more info on the event email admin@tennisfactory.com.au
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My First Tennis Matches at EFLTC
'My First Tennis Matches' is on tonight so come down and cheer our future players on in their first tennis matches tournament.
When: Friday 4th December
Time: 4pm-6:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12 years
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Family Friday - Twilight Tennis
It's on tonight from 5pm! EFLTC is welcoming ALL club members, their families, and friends to enjoy some tennis as the sun goes down and a refreshment after.
Members & Children FREE
$10 - Non-member playing adult
Includes 2hrs of play
Sausage sizzle & drinks available at the bar :)
Pre-pay tickets and secure your spot by clicking here or buy them on the night!
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New Facilities Grand Opening
Don't forget to secure your spot in what's going to be a fun night at the club.
Tickets: $55 each - includes bubbles on arrival & scrumptious finger food!
Dress: Smart/ Cocktail
Time: 7pm - Late
To purchase tickets please transfer money to
BSB: 066121 Acct: 00907204 and reference - GALA with initial and surname. For more information on purchasing tickets please contact Janine.
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As of tomorrow, Saturday December 5th, it will be mandatory for all clubs to keep a contact tracing register.
It is a requirement that all that ENTER the premises register their attendance by either downloading the SafeWA app and scanning the QR code or signing an attendance register which will be available at the club.
You will notice QR codes at the entrance of the clubrooms, captain's office, hall and toilets.
It is not a requirement for those who are just sitting watching tennis to register.
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SafeWA app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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What's wrong with this picture?
It happens to the Best of Us...... ‘nuff said.
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WANTED: Tennis Models
EFLTC is calling all adult members who would like to participate in a photoshoot this Saturday between 8am - 9:15am.
Please come down and have a hit on the grass while our photographer takes some snaps for us to use to promote our amazing club.
Showcase your latest gear and hit with a smile :)
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EFLTC Membership car stickers, now available!
The club is excited to now offer all members their 2020 EFLTC Proud Member car stickers.
If you haven't received your car sticker, please ask for one from the Captain's office.
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DIVISION
Division 1 Sat Women's Open - Yeats - HOME WON
Division 1 Girls 18/U - Steinemann AWAY WON
Division 1 Sunday Men's 35+ - Rogers HOME WON
Division 1 Sunday Men's 60+ - Howard HOME LOSS
Division 2 Saturday Men's Open - Crosbie AWAY LOST
Division 2 Boys 15/U - Rusiti AWAY WON
Division 2 Sunday Men's 35+ - Smith AWAY WON
Division 2 Wednesday Women's 55+ - Wyatt AWAY
Division 3 Girls 15/U - Fardon AWAY LOSS
Division 4 Green Ball 13/U - Cooksey AWAY WON
Division 4 Mixed 13/U - Marshall HOME LOSS
Division 4 Thursday Night Women's - Bushnell AWAY WON
Division 6 Saturday Men's Open - Lampe HOME LOSS
Division 6 Boy's 15/U - Farquhar HOME WON
Division 8 Boys 15/U - Ristic AWAY LOSS
Echidna Division Green Ball 13/U - Griffin HOME WON
Mixed Division A Mixed 13/U - Dwyer HOME LOSS
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One minute with... Oscar Butterfield
1. How long have you been a member at EFLTC? I have been a member of EFLTC for almost a month, but having lessons for over a year with Tennis Factory.
2. What’s your favourite tennis shot? The Smash! Because it's a very cool shot.
3. What’s your Achilles heel? My Backhand.
4. Favourite tennis player? My mum and Roger Federer.
5. Favourite holiday destination? The Netherlands to see my cousin Joost and other family or New Zealand.
6. When not playing tennis, we can find you….? In the pool playing with my brother and friends.
We love meeting our members, so please don't be shy and introduce yourself by filling out the questions along with a photo. click here to submit.
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The Australian Open was first played at the Warehouseman's Cricket Ground in St Kilda Road, Melbourne in 1905 as The Australasian Championships
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Sponsor News & Member Offers
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Liquor Barons East Fremantle
MEMBER OFFER -
Fermoy SSB
$17.99ea or 6 for $60
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Tyrepower O'Connor
MEMBER OFFER -
FREE Wheel Alignment with any purchase of two or more tyres.
Contact Lincoln at Tyrepower O’Connor 9337 1019
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Yoga with Peter Humphry
Every Friday in the hall 9am – 10am cost $15 Book your spot by phoning 0408 088 801.
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Pilates with Rhiannon
A full-body, 50 minute Pilates mat class. This class will encourage the freedom of movement while at the same time refining each exercise so you will be sure to feel every muscle in your body.
Pilates props are included to challenge and assist throughout the class.
For more information, you can head to rhiannonelle.com or email rhiannonpilates@gmail.com.
All ages and levels are welcome.
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Riverside Nature Yoga
Rest, reflect, and recharge with riverside body poetry yoga now on at the Tennis Club Hall. Suitable for all levels. 1 hr sessions include breath work meditation and vinyasa flow and are held Tuesdays at twilight (5.30pm) and Saturday & Wednesday mornings 9.30am.
For more details and to register visit inessenceyoga.com.
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Martial arts
Learn self-defence, discipline, and gain fitness in our freestyle martial arts program. Classes available for kids 5 years old and above, teens & adults. Kids classes on Mondays & Wednesdays 5:45-6:30 pm, Adults & Teens classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:45-8:45pm.
Beginners welcome to attend two free trial classes.
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Pilates Matwork Class - Thursday's 5.30pm
This is a mixed level fun class suitable for all ages and experience, designed to tone and strengthen your entire body.
Our classes include standing Pilates to strengthen the legs and improve balance, as well as Mat work to help strengthen your core and improve flexibility. We regularly include small equipment including light hand weights, resistance bands, Magic Circles, and foam rollers to add variety and challenge.
To book a space call Sue on 0403 784076. Or just drop in! Please bring your own mat, all other equipment is provided
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Adult Programs
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Adult Coaching
Drop-in drills
Cardio Tennis
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Advanced Junior
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Hot Shots Challenges are tournaments for children aged up to 12 years conducted using the same Red, Orange and Green formats as the Hot Shots lessons.
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Junior Club
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Tennis Factory’s highly regarded junior tennis pathway is proven to develop competent and confident junior tennis players
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