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Historic Win for EFLTC
EFLTC has long had a reputation for doubles dominance, stemming from the early 2000’s when Scott Marshall, Paul Hemsley and Sasha Ristic led the Club to back-to-back Men’s Division 1 wins. But it was the Ladies turn to build on that reputation when they won both doubles in straights sets to steal a come-from-behind win against Peppy Grove in the Ladies Division 1 Semi-final two weeks ago and then backed that up with a critical doubles-win against top-of-the-table Scarborough on Saturday. Not since 1984 has EFLTC raised the Shield in a top Ladies’ pennant comp.
The day started with young star 14yo Peyton (Ducky) Duckett demolishing her much more experienced and well-credentialled opponent 6-1 6-1.
But the parallel effort by our #1 player Lucille (Thriller) Miller was one for the ages. In 37degC heat, and playing against higher rated Charleen Tiwari, a returning US College player and 5 years her senior, Lucille showed durability and maturity to close out a vital match 7-6-6-3 after staring down a setpoint in the first set. Being up two rubbers to nil against the top team was certainly not in the script, so it was an inspired Madeleine (Maddie) Yeats and Justine (J-Bomb) Hayward-Janney who took to the courts to try to seal the day. Alas, after each securing the first set, a determined Scarborough fought back to take both matches in Super-Tiebreakers.
So the equation stood: 2-rubbers all, 6 set to 4 in our favour. A win by EFLTC in either doubles would secure the day!
Maddie Yeats teamed with our other young star 14yo Talia (T-Bomb) Edgar, but it was to super-sub Narelle Hemsley, teamed with the irrepressible Ducky (well coached in doubles trickery by Scott Marshall), that the team looked to for the killer blow. A 10-year State-League #1 player with two WA Open wins to her credit, no one could doubt Narelle’s ability to handle the pressure, and Peyton has shown a grit belying her youth since she first felt the buzz of a ripped forehand winner in anger as a six-year old. They opened their account with a strong 7-5 first set, but again Scarborough bounced back 6-1 in the second set, and stole an early lead in the Super-Tiebreaker 3-1. In fading light, the scales were tilting the wrong way for a desperate EFLTC.
But the strongest steel is forged in fire, and Narelle and Peyton weren’t about to melt in the heat. Setting themselves at their task, they “dialled in”, “locked it down”, “refused to yield” …… and reeled off nine straight points to seal a historic win for East Freo, and for their team!!!!
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All season this fantastic group of young ladies (including their other teammate Ruby Braden) have carried themselves with professionalism, composure and good humour, and the Club couldn’t be prouder of you. Well done. Left to Right: Justine, Talia, Peyton, Maddie, Lucille and Narelle.
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Well done also to our 13U Green-Ball Division 4 kids (Tex, Ptoly, Olivier, Ryan and Duke) who enjoyed a close win by just one set on Sunday.
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Upcoming Dates For The Diary
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Invitational 8 (i8) - 28th March
Fancy Dress Party - 28th May
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Club Champs Excitement Builds
As we approach the pointy end of the Club Champs, a spike in bar turnover is anticipated as the crowds gather to watch the stars of our Club come out to play.
Remember to check The Draw again today in case the schedule has changed since you last looked.
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Invitational 8 (i8)
This Sunday, our Club's best players will partner-up with our keen young juniors for the Annual Invitation-8 (i8) comp. It’s another big weekend of action at EFLTC – click here to see the Draw.
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Winter Pennant Nominations Are Open
Register your interest in Adult Winter Pennants now by contacting Tony Smith or Barbara Wyatt bwy99886@bigpond.net.au - 0408 941 540 or by emailing info@eastfreotennisclub.org.au.
Winter Pennants is played on hard courts from 1st May through to 2nd August.
Nominations close at the end of March.
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EFLTC Fancy Dress Party
Get your best fancy dress threads ready because EFLTC are holding a Fancy Dress Party!
Dress as anything or anyone you like!
When: Friday 28th May
Tickets $25
Book a table with Julie B- 0412 889 982
Live Music from Brown Sugar and prizes for best dressed!
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School Holiday Tennis Camps - Book Now
Tennis Factory's very popular tennis camps are running again these April school holidays!
Keep the kids active and entertained by enrolling them in their Full Day Camps (includes healthy morning tea) or Half morning camps. These can be booked on a weekly or daily basis.
Click here to book or for more info.
> To enrol, choose Holiday Programs > Location > Week your interested in enrolling in > then the program for either the day/s or entire week
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Junior Summer pennants
Well done to the 3 East Freo junior teams who made the grand finals in their divisions. All were very close matches but in the end we finished up with 1 shield.
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Results –
Boys 15&U Div.2 – Lost to top of the table Scarborough, however pushed them all the way.
Green 13&U Div. 4 (pictured above) – Won a close one at home vs Safety Bay
Green 13&U Div Echidna – Lost a close one to top of the table Kingsley, losing a couple of close matches in tie-breaks.
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Junior Club Championships
This Saturday (27th) we finalise our junior club championships and crown our winners with a presentation around 11am. We have the final of our Boys 16 & Under’s starring Lincoln Duckett versus Lewis Lamont and two doubles matches for the 16 & Under mixed doubles and the 11 & Under Green ball doubles final. Please head down from 8.30am to support our juniors play and attend our presentation. For link to draw click here
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Final Junior Club for summer
This Saturday between 9.15-11.15am we have our final Junior Club for summer. This week it is Parent/Child day so invite Mum or Dad (or both) down to come and play. We’ll finish off with junior club champs presentation at 11am and there’s a special gift for all Junior Club attendees.
See you there!
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Woman in Tennis Presents - Midweek Doubles Championship 2021
When: Wednesday 14th April
Where: North Beach Tennis Club
Time: 9am for a 9:30 Start
Closing date for entries: Wednesday, 7th April 2021
Tournament Enquiries: Bobbie Edwards – 0428 243 355
Click here to request an entry form.
Please email entry forms to
bobbieedwards@bigpond.com.au
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Welcome to our newest members!
A very warm welcome to our following new members.
Junior Member
Madeline Silvester
Claire Eaglestone
Zara Whitton
We look forward to welcoming you around the club and having a hit soon!
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Dear Nadia.
I am wondering if the EFLTC would consider organising a crowdfunding link for me. To raise some money to enable me to afford some tennis lessons, I would not need many as my only weakness are my forehand, backhand, service, on the net, ability to read the play etc.
My parents were able to afford two lessons for me in 1968 with Arthur Marshall and 60 other Wesley boys in 1968 and I seem to have forgotten what he said and I certainly did not win any bottles of Coke Jeff King won them all.
The main reason I am asking is the outcome of my efforts in the current Club Championships
Singles 6-0 6-0 , 6-0 6-0
Men’s Doubles with top player Grant 6-0 6-0, 6-0 6-0
Mixed Doubles with champion player Susie 6-2 6-4 , 6-3 6-0 Obviously Susie has great court coverage
I do feel if my tennis improved slightly it would be to my opponent's benefit as they at least get a warm-up instead of fetching balls for me.
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Also please see attached a text from President Paul as even more evidence.
I would like to suggest it is appropriate that the money raised from the crowdfunding I give 90% of it to the EFLTC for their co-ordination of collecting the funds that come in.
Kind regards
Kit
President Paul agrees, tax deductible donations to help promising young talent like Kit chase their dreams, and can be made by clicking here.
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One minute with... Ryan Bacich
1. How long have you been a member at EFLTC? Started playing Social tennis with Nadia’s group on a Tuesday night just before Christmas. It was then when I thought… Geez this isn’t too bad…. having a hit after work, by the river on a barmy night followed by beers on the balcony accompanied by a great bunch!! I’m in!!! -- Joined up as a member in Feb :)
2. What’s your favourite tennis shot? A beautifully executed swinging serve that sets up a lunging backhand volley into the open court. I’ve not yet mastered it but it does look good when the pros do it on TV.
3. What’s your Achilles heel? Probably the net – it always seems to get in the way of my ‘would be’ shots. Other than that trying to find time to practise more!! Oh… and how could I forget.. that bloody wind that seems to frequent the river side courts at EF is not something I enjoy playing against.
4. Favourite tennis player? I used to love Pat Cash growing up until my Mum took me to watch him practise prior to a Davis Cup game in Perth. She politely asked Pat if she could take a photo only to be told “if it clicks”– Hmm ….not quite the response a young kid was after from his idol – found out later he really hated people taking his photos…. Anyway, sticking with Pat name I don’t think Australia could find a better player and sports role model than the serve volley master from Mount Isa -- Patrick Michael Rafter. He was a Gun and I really loved the way he went about it his tennis!!
5. Favourite holiday destination? Way too many to mention; Good old Rotto, Eagle Bay, Broome and anywhere up north or where the sun is out. Also; Queenstown, New York, San Sebastian and Mykonos would have to get a mention.
6. When not playing tennis, we can find you….? Most likely ferrying Jasmine (14) and/or Quentin (13) around like a lost Uber driver…. They play many sports and I do my best to be present at most if time permits. I’m also the Yr8 footy coach at the Palmyra Junior Football Club so tend to spend a fair bit of time there – I really enjoy watching young players develop and get the best out of themselves. Other than that I love going out on the hunt for new and exciting places to eat and drink.
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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Answers to round seven
Last week’s easy question about recognising the three ladies was only open to newish members. This gave newbies’ a distinct advantage and still gave long time members a look back in time. The answer was Carol Barton, Fran Lamotte and Sheila Cooksey who is holding
a small beer glass.
The winner of Round 7 with a 100% score is Pauline Hancock. Her drink voucher will be in a white wine glass on Saturday.
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Round Eight
In 2000 who was the President, the Vice President and the Financial Manager?
As a side note, did you know that in 2000 for beer, the greatest percent profit beer was Emu
Draft (cost $2.50) and Hahn Premium Light ($2.00). The most popular beer was 303 (never
heard of it) and the most popular wine was Ashwood Grove Semillon from a choice of 10; in
spirits it was vodka. So now you know. This will of course lead into next week’s question.
Click here to submit your answer
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Sponsor News & Member Offers
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Liquor Barons East Fremantle
48 George Street, East Fremantle.
9339 3037
Support your sponsors and buy local.
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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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PESTPRO
MEMBER OFFER -
20% discount off all standard rates
Mention Adam Davies
*Offer open to all Members and their friends
Contact Adam - 9336 6944
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MINT EAST FREMANTLE
MEMBER OFFER -
Sell your house with MINT and they will donate money from the sale back to the club.
Contact Toby Astill at MINT East Fremantle 9339 9222
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Spend and Support the Club
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Dine at The Left Bank and support our club!
The Left Bank is a proud sponsor of the East Fremantle Lawn Tennis Club and is offering all club members to join their loyalty program. By registering, you will earn points on all your purchases AND help the EFLTC earn credit. So the more you frequent The Left Bank, the more the club will receive!
New Members - Click here to sign up today!
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Dine at Sweetwater and support our club!
EFLTC receives a 10% kickback of all money spent at Sweetwater.
Follow these steps to start supporting your club:
1. Download the Australian Venue Co App, to pay on your mobile.
2. Select the drop-down menu, click voucher & enter the code EFLTC
3. Add a payment method
3. Start spending with the app and your club will be rewarded.
Your rewards and credits:
- $10 Welcome credit for all new members
- 10% off food and drink at Sweetwater Rooftop Bar
- Earn 10 points for every dollar spent on the app
- Every 2000 points converts to $20 credit
Sweetwater Rooftop Bar - Click here to see inside!
Phone: (08) 9460 9988
Reservations: sweetwaterbar.com.au
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Give back to our club with Containers for Change!
Don't forget to collect your stubbies, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles to help East Fremantle raise funds.
EFLTC we receive 10c for all eligible drink
containers donated. We have bins at the club that you can drop your containers into or drop them off at any collection point. If dropping at a collection point please use our unique scheme ID C10291529 and help us get our hardcourts resurfaced sooner.
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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. Each 1 hr session includes pranayama breath practise, meditation and a slow sensory vinyasa flow. All levels are welcome.
Sessions are held Tuesdays 5.30pm, Wednesday mornings 9.30am and Saturday mornings 9am.
Join in March and your first session is half price!
For more details and to register visit inessenceyoga.com.
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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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Freedom Flow Yoga
Monday 7:00-8:00pm - Restore & Realign
Join us for a class which will leave your body feeling stretched, realigned and rested. Plenty of props provided - every pose can be adjusted to suit your body. Incorporating both yin and restorative aspects, this class is the perfect way to ease in to the week!
Thursday 06:00am and again at 07:00am - Slow Flow Vinyasa
Start your day with energy! We move through different flows each week, focusing on strength, balance & mobilising joints. All levels welcome!
All classes $15 per person.
For more information head to Freedom Flow Yoga on Facebook or email freedomflowyoga.anita@gmail.com
Please note: there will be no classes on Monday 12 April and Thursday 15 April
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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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Weekly training for yellow-ball juniors, with different groups for different levels.
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Junior Club
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For players of green and yellow ball pennant standard. Each week is themed and lots of fun.
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