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Wanaka Club Championships 2021

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After not being able to play yesterday (Saturday the 10th) the singles and mixed doubles were played today.
There was some great tennis and some people played a lot of tennis.

The women's singles was won by Caroline Reid in a battle with Margo Beattie (score 9-5)
The men's singles was won by Ben Fahy, who beat Will Lamb 9-2.
The mixed doubles was a hotly contested competition with all matches a great standard. Jacque Bates and Tony Marsh beat Sue Thompson and Adam Horan 9-5. 
The consolation women's singles was won by Marion Buggins 9-5 over Georgia Lindsay and the men's singles consolation will be played between Roger Boyd and Peter Millar during the coming week.
The consolation mixed doubles was won by Peter Millar and Marion Buggins 9-7 over Roger Boyd and Janey Kuzma.
The men's and women's doubles will now be played on April 24th. I know this will mean some players will not be able to play but there may be other players who can now play. Please re-enter by emailing me within the next week to let me know what you are doing.
Regards,
Jeanette Hatten. 
Ph/Txt 021-298-6229   or   03-443-2190    hattenjeanette@gmail.com

Southern Lakes Tennis Association
"Wimbledon Whites" Fundraiser Tournament

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The women's doubles winners & finalists.
Thanks to everyone who participated in yesterday’s fundraiser for Southern Lakes Tennis Association. The tennis was great and thanks to the Queenstown cooks, Karen Mitchell and Suma Ito, the lunch was superb. Thanks to everyone for providing the auction items which helped us to raise a good amount. Final amount will be advised later. 
The men’s doubles was won by Perry Crockett and Graham Beale from Wanaka and the women’s final by Felicity Oxnevad and Teresa Chapman from Queenstown. Looking forward to this event happening next year.  
I will put some photos up on Facebook and the website. 
Regards,
Jeanette Hatten. 
Ph/Txt 021-298-6229   or   03-443-2190    hattenjeanette@gmail.com

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Perry reels in North Otago Open title

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During January, our resident head coach Perry travelled to Oamaru to play the 2021 North Otago Open.
​Perry finally won the tournament that had been eluding him for some years having played previously, but seeing his chances being stolen away by bad weather on each occasion. Perry played Johnny McHarg of Canterbury in the final, winning 7-5, 7-5. 

The Otago Daily Times published "Southern Lakes' Perry Crockett returns a shot to top seed Johnny McHarg of Canterbury, in yesterdays men's singles final of the North Otago Open. The third-seeded Crockett won the title 7-5, 7-5."

Congratulations, Perry!

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Dunedin Super Seniors Tournament ~ 31 August,
​1st, 2nd September 2018

​The Southern Lakes team consisting of 16 players from Wanaka and 3 from Queenstown came 2nd to Canterbury at the tournament in Dunedin over the weekend.

We beat all the other regions - South Canterbury, Otago, Canterbury Country, and Southland / North Otago.

The final Sunday morning match against Canterbury was for first and second place. After the 8 doubles matches we were 4 matches all. The 8 mixed doubles were to follow. We drew these matches also and it so it came to a count back of games. We lost by 2 games (106-104). An amazing effort.

Our players all played so well and to do this well against Canterbury was fantastic. It was a great three days with some excellent tennis and very interesting results.
  
Players were Karen Mitchell, Felicity Oxnevad, and James Penwell from Queenstown. Representing Wanaka were Nigel Buckingham, Colin Finnie, Tony Marsh, Bruce Scott, Robbie Julius, Matt Kenealy, James Docking, Allan Martin, Geoff Hatten, Louise Kane, Jacque Bates, Sue Thompson, Barbara Proven, Joan Lloyd, Janey Kuzma and Jeanette Hatten. 
 
A great weekend of tennis.

Jeanette Hatten. 

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Club Champs 2018 Report

These were held for the second time over the weekend of 21, 22nd April and again some great tennis was witnessed. We had smaller numbers than last year possibly due to the competition being in the school holidays. Saturday’s wind was a bit of a trial but Sunday was calm, clear, sunny if a little cold first thing.

The men’s singles was won by Jason Parrant who overcame Nigel Buckingham 9-2. The women’s singles was won by Jacque Bates over Margot Beattie with the same score of 9-2. In both these matches the score did not reflect the closeness of the matches and the battle that went on.

The men’s doubles was won by Will Lamb and Theo Delbohm 9-5 over Nigel Buckingham and George Taylor. The women’s doubles was won by Jacque Bates and Jeanette Hatten 9-4 who beat Rhian Nicholl and Margot Beattie.
Two more hard fought battles with great tennis.

The mixed doubles was won by Jacque Bates and Tony Marsh 9-6. They beat Nigel Buckingham and Margot Beattie in an interesting struggle.

This year we managed some consolation plates with the men’s singles won by James Docking, the men’s doubles by Paul Gardiner and Mike Hartley, the women’s doubles by Janey Kuzma and Alice Mactaggart and the mixed doubles by Theo Delbohm and Alice Mactaggart. 

​Some people played a lot of tennis over the weekend, but it was enjoyed by all.
Regards,
Jeanette Hatten.
Ph/Txt 021 298 6229   or   03 443 2190    hattenjeanette@gmail.com
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​Wanaka Stonewood Homes 2018 Open Tournament 

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Dominated by Wanaka players, our 15 year old star, Ines Stephanie won both the women’s singles and doubles, beating Megan Rogers 7-5, 6-3, and teamed with Libby Scott to prevail 6-1, 6-0 against the Queenstown pair, Karen Mitchell and Suma Ito. Margo Beattie showed great persistence in both singles and doubles, playing six super tie breakers in 30+ degree heat. Margo and Daphne Ledgerwood won the women’s consolation doubles.

Our coach, Perry Crockett playing with Chris Bradley won the men’s doubles 6-1, 6-4 against number one seeds Ryan Eggers and Paddy Ou, while 15 year old Jamie Garbett from Christchurch looked all class as he prevailed 6-4, 6-4 against Paddy Ou from Dunedin.

Nigel Buckingham and George Taylor won the men’s consolation doubles.

It was particularly pleasing to have so many players from Wanaka both entering as well as featuring in the prize list. 

​You can click on individual photos to view them in a larger size and/or scroll through them.
Photos by Don Buick
RESULTS
Men

Singles Winner        Jamie Garbett 6-4, 6-4
Singles Runner Up  Paddy Ou
Doubles Winner       Perry Crockett & Chris Bradley 6-1, 6-4
Doubles Runner Up Ryan Eggers & Paddy Ou
Main Consolation
Singles Winner        James McGregor 7-5, 6-3
Singles Runner Up  Jeff Elliott
Doubles Winner       Nigel Buckingham & George Taylor 7-6, 7-6

​Women
Singles Winner         Ines Stephanie 7-5, 6-3
Singles Runner Up   Megan Rogers
Doubles Winner        Libby Scott & Ines Stephani 6-1, 6-0
Doubles Runner Up  Karen Mitchell & Suma Ito
Main Consolation
Singles Winner          Sophie McDermott, 6-1, 6-2
Singles Runner Up    Rebecca Ryan
Doubles Winner         Margo Beattie & Daphne Ledgerwood 7-5, 3-6, 10-6


Craigs Investment Partners
Open Junior Tennis Tournament held 5-8 January 2018

Results & more photos here soon                                                                                                       10 & Under Photos by Jane James 5/1/18

Quartz Reef Wines
Open Senior 35+ Tennis Tournament held 10-11 January 2018


​A record 72 people competed in the men’s and women’s doubles and 64 in the mixed doubles. Players from throughout the South Island enjoyed ideal conditions for tennis and socialising in mild weather after six hours of intense competition. Finalists were all thrilled to take home bottles of Quartz Reef wine from our generous sponsor Trevor Scott. Nearly $800 was raised with enthusiastic bidding for magnums of wine auctioned at the prizegiving.
Results 
Mens A            Winners            Matt Mill, James Callaghan 
                        Runners Up      Simon Risdon, Brett Williams 
                        Plate                 Nigel Buckingham, George Taylor 
 
Mens B            Winners            Chris Lee, Dave Ashton 
                        Runners Up      Steve May, Allen Martin 
 
Mens 120+      Winners            Ian Moore, Trevor Daly 
                        Runners Up      George Heymell, Charles James 
 
Womens A       Winners            Rachel Risdon, Kerrie Ling 
                         Runners Up      Karen Mitchell, Suma Ito 
                         Plate Leanne    O’Brien, Rowena Nelson 
 
Womens B       Winners            Andrea King, Sarah Stevenson 
                         Runners Up      Rhian Nichol, Jane Warner 
 
Womens 120+  Winners            Lindsey Moore, Grazie Daly 
                          Runners Up     Joan Harnett-Kindley, Daphne Ledgerwood 
 
Mixed A1           Winners           Suma Ito, Nigel Buckingham 
                          Runners Up     Lea Mulvey, Brett Williams 
                          Plate                Alison Coates, John Alexander 
 
Mixed A2           Winners           Leanne O’Brien, Matt Mill 
                          Runners Up     Rebecca Kirner, Robert Paterson 
                          Plate                Penny Gough, James Callaghan 
 
Mixed B             Winners           Jeanette Hatten, Geoff Hatten 
                          Runners Up     Joan Lloyd, Alex Huffadine 
                          Plate                Victoria & George Heymell 
 
Mixed 120+       Winners            Lyndel Hardy, Geoff Gemmell 
                          Runners Up      Sue Wilson, Peter Jenkins 
                          Plate                 Jan Grant, Dougie Schnape ​
Photos by Jane James

Southern Lakes 2nd at S I Super Seniors Tournament in Dunedin 1-3 Sept 2017

Wanaka Tennis Club members usually make up most of players in this Southern Lakes team, but this year we managed to get some Queenstown Tennis Club members to play, which strengthened our team. The South Island Super Seniors Tournament was held in Dunedin 1-3 September. We came a close second to Canterbury 9-7, a fantastic result.

Of our 19 players, 13 were from Wanaka, 4 from Queenstown, and 2 from the West Coast.  The Queenstown contingent was Suma Ita, Karen Mitchell, Teresa Chapman, and John Duffy.  Wanaka players were Jacque Bates, Jeanette & Geoff Hatten, Louise Kane, Joan Lloyd, Jenny Chisholm, Jan Grant, Nigel Buckingham, Tony Marsh, Robbie Julius, James Docking, Colin Finnie, and Allen Martin.  Richard Wilding and Paul Davidson from Hokitika, who have helped us out for the last few years, completed our Southern Lakes team.  Matt Kenealy came along to be our wonderful manager.  

The tournament was as usual a lot of fun and very full on with 5 other teams to play against and 16 matches for each tie with doubles and mixed doubles played.  The other teams were Canterbury, Canterbury Country, Otago, South Canterbury and a combined North Otago/Southland.

Jeanette Hatten
Vice President

Wanaka Tennis Club Championships ~ 6-7 May 2017


The Wanaka Tennis Club Championships were run for the first time over the weekend of the 6th and 7th May.  There were 45 people entered over 5 events.  The weather was perfect although a little cold in the mornings.  The ages of the participants ranged from 14 to super veterans.
There was great tennis played, the atmosphere was wonderful, and it was great to have a lot of spectators present encouraging the players.

Women's Singles
Ines Stephani (No 6 in Under 16 New Zealand ranking as has just moved into U16 age group - she was No. 1 in U14) beat Melissa Finnie.
Ines showed her superiority in all her singles matches but her various opponents enjoyed pitting themselves against her.

Men's Singles
Michael Gealogo (No. 5 in Under 14 New Zealand ranking) beat Ian Jurczyluk. Ian certainly came to play in the finals and enjoyed battling against the 14 year old, who just kept returning all those shots with angles and speed.

Women's Doubles
Ines Stephani and Kirstie Langrish beat Rhian Nicholl and Jeanette Hatten.  The tennis in the finals was great and although Rhian and Jeanette pulled out their best tennis they were no match for the younger pair.

Men's Doubles
Perry Crockett and Nev Teat beat Richard Anderson and Grant Porter, who bowed to the experience of Perry and Nev. The two semi finals were great matches with Perry and Nev beating the youngsters Rory Maclean and Michael Gealogo and in the other semi final Richard and Grant beat Ian Jurczyluk and Will Lamb in a close match which was won in a tiebreaker.

Mixed Doubles
Ines Stephani and Michael Gealogo beat Perry Crockett and Rhian Nicholl. This was a fantastic game with a hint of irony seeing Wanaka's brilliant coach being beaten by his two star pupils.

From start to finish this was a great tournament with some excellent tennis played and consistently entertaining and enjoyable matches.
Even the first round losers were happy having had the opportunity to pit themselves against some of the clubs top players.
Next year's competition promises to be even better!

Jeanette Hatten
Photos below from Sat 6 May 2017 by Don Buick.  You can click on individual photos to view them in a larger size and/or scroll through them. ​​
Photos below of presentations on Sun 7 May 2017 by various photographers, who will be credited when I know who you are!


Wanaka Tennis Quadrangular Tournament ~ 22-23 April 2017

In the Quadrangular Tournament, Southland and Wanaka both enjoyed wins against North Otago and Queenstown on Saturday, but on Sunday Southland defeated defending champions, Wanaka.

Photos by our 'photographic team.'  
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Photos by Jane James
Photos by Wendy Allen
Photos by Don Buick

2017 Summer Tournaments

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9/1/17  President John Lyness greets participants at the start of the Quartz Reef Senior 35+ Open Tournament. 

Quartz Reef Senior 35+ Open Tournament ~ 9 & 10 Jan 2017

DOUBLES ~ 9 Jan 2017
​Women's  A
1st     Kerrie Ling & Rachael Risdon
​2nd    Lea Mulvey & Andrea King


​Women's  B
1st     Sue Thompson & Joan Lloyd
​2nd    Dev Eglington & Penny Gough

Women's  120+
1st     Joan Kindley & Daphne Ledgerwood
​2nd    Mary Walsh & Jean Stevens

​Men's  A
1st     Brian Goodwin & Anton Kumbero
2nd    Bruce Scott & Nigel Buckingham
​Plate  Chris Lee & Richard Anderson

​Men's B
1st     John Dunbier & Simon Risdon
2nd    Colin Finnie & Mike Hartley

Men's  120+
1st     Ian Moore & Trevor Daly
2nd    John Lyness & Philip Nel

MIXED  DOUBLES ~ 10 Jan 2017
​A1     1st      Kerrie Ling & Simon Risdon
A2     1st      Jeanette & Geoff Hatten
B1     1st      Gillian Anderson & Colin Finnie
B2     1st      Grazie & Trevor Daly
 A1    2nd    Leianne O'Brien & Brian Goodwin

B1     2nd    Rachael Risdon & John Dunbier
120+  1st     Philip & Dee Nel
120+  2nd    Jane & John Warner

You can click on individual photos to view them in a larger size and/or scroll through them. ​                                              Photos by Don Buick

​Craigs Investment Partners Open Junior Tournament ~ 16 & Under ~ 7-8 Jan 2017

​Boys Singles   Winner                       Noah Holmes
                        Runner-up                 Gabriel Di Luccio Vilella
                        left pic, Noah on left
Boys Doubles  Winners                     Gabriel Di Luccio Vilella &
                        centre pic                  Finn Holden 

                        
Runners-up                                        Noah Holmes & Patrick Larrive
​Girls Singles    Winner                       Annabella Schneiderman
                        Runner-up                  Kate Smith

​Girls Doubles  Winners                      Maggie Nicholson & 
right pic, Annabella on right           
Annabella Schneiderman
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Runners-up                                        
Kate Smith​ & Jess McKenzie
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​Craigs Investment Partners Open Junior Tournament ~ 12 & Under ~ 7-8 Jan 2017

Boys Singles   Winner                       Christoph Grant
                        Runner-up                 Ben Smith
                        Consolation Winner   Dan Milburn
                        Special Plate             Tom Nicholson

Boys Doubles  Winners                     Harry Seeto & Kai Milburn
                        Runners-up                Dan Milburn & Carson Tyne
​Girls Singles    Winner                       Lindsay Baker  left pic, R
                        Runner-up                  Halle Faherty   left pic, L

Main Draw       Consolation Winner   Charly Faherty                     
                        Special Plate              Patsy Daughters

​Girls Doubles  Winners                      
Charly Faherty & Halle Faherty
​                        Runners-up                Pippa Sherriff & Martha Toghill

​Craigs Investment Partners Open Junior Tournament ~ 14 & Under ~ 5-6 Jan 2017

​Boys Singles   Winner                       Christoph Grant
                        Runner-up                 Nathan McKenzie
                        Consolation Winner   Riley Smith
                        Special Plate             Aaron Withy

Boys Doubles  Winners                     Nathan McKenzie & Ben Smith
                        Runners-up                Oliver Hall & Finn Holden

Main Draw       Consolation Winners  Aaron Withy & Jack Hazlett
​Girls Singles    Winner                       Charley Egger
                        Runner-up                  Lily Ellis


​Girls Doubles  Winners                      C
harley Egger & Pippa Sherriff​
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                        Runners-up                Annie Timu & Brylee More

​Craigs Investment Partners Open Junior Tournament ~ 10 & Under ~ 5-6 Jan 2017

​Boys Singles   Winner                       Max Porter
                        Runner-up                 Taine Withy
                        Consolation Winner  George Holland
                        Special Plate             Max Maclachan

Boys Doubles  Winners  centre pic   Max Porter & Dan Milburn
                        Runners-up                Jordy Sherriff & Oliver Batrick

​Main Draw      Consolation Winners  Oscar Crowe & George Holland
​Girls Singles    Winner                       Cherry Zhou
                        Runner-up                  Molly McKenzie

Main Draw       Consolation Winner   Grace Begg                     
                        Special Plate              Charlotte Byers

​Girls Doubles  Winners                      
Molly McKenzie & Cherry Zhou
​                        Runners-up                Ariella Grant & Petra Grant
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Stonewood Homes Open Tennis Tournament 3 & 4 Jan 2017

WOMEN
Singles           Winner           Emily Fanning
                       Runner-up     Megan Rogers
Consolation    Winner           Claudia Smith
                       Runner-up      Lauren Young

Doubles          Winners         Emily Fanning & Libby Scott
                       Runners-up    Claudia Smith & Rileigh Fields


MEN
Singles           Winner           Riki McLachlan
                       Runner-up     Finley Hall
Consolation    Winner           Paddy Ou
                       Runner-up      Jake Ellis

Doubles          Winners         Riki McLachlan & Joshua McDermott
                       Runners-up    Tim Heslin & Finley Hall
​Consolation    Paddy Ou & Mitchell Heads



Report on Dunedin Supervets Tournament held 26-28 August 2016

Jeanette Hatten (Wanaka Tennis Club Captain) reports:

​A team of 16 players mostly from the Wanaka Tennis Club have just played in the 3 day Supervets Tournament in Dunedin.  We did not win any of the five regional fixtures but we did win some matches and the tennis was really fabulous.  There were a few tiebreak matches and some matches even won from behind. 

We all had a great dinner out on the Friday night and all came home rather weary after 10 matches each over the three days.  We had some injuries before and during the tournament so we did struggle for players.


Team members were:
Joan Kindley, Penny Wilson, Jeanette Hatten, Sue Thompson, Daphne Ledgerwood, Joan Lloyd, Sally Jackways (Otago),  Bruce Scott, Robbie Julius, Tony Marsh, Geoff Hatten, Doug Clarke, Dave Haley, Mike O'Connor,  Richard Wilding and Paul Davidson (from the West Coast) plus we had a woman and a man fill in for us from Otago to make up our numbers.

​​Fixtures with Cromwell Tennis: Grape Cup Won by Wanaka - June 2016

The Grape Cup played between Wanaka Tennis Club and Cromwell Tennis Club was won by Wanaka Tennis Club this year but consisted of only three matches this year due to weather and lack of players for specific dates.  The final was played at Cromwell on the last weekend in June and was combined with the annual mid-winter competition for the Man Down Trophy.  Wanaka won both competitions.   Cromwell Tennis Club hosted us for lunch after the tennis.

​Players: Rhian and Nigel Nicholl, Jeanette and Geoff Hatten.

​Article about Ines in The News (Central Otago) 4 August 2016

Click link following:  Page 17 in Thursday, August 04, 2016 issue of The News (Central Otago)
 
Steven Stephani  04/08/16

​Ines and Michael's Great Tournament Tour Results!

Hi All,
Please see from Steven pasted below regarding Ines and Michael's tournament tour. Michael won the Canterbury tournament on the 1st May, 6-2 6-2 beating both of the boys who beat him in the first two events and Ines lost for the first time in the 14's in a close final 7-6 7-5, but won the doubles again.

To give some context these tournaments are Tier 2 which means next biggest after Nationals which is Tier 1 so there are 6 of these events (one per region) for the year.

Excellent results!
Perry


Hi all,
We just finished second tournament out of three, and again got some great results!

Michael got to the semi's in the 14's & under losing to Corban Crowther 6-4 6-2 after a big battle.
Ines got her second title after winning the 14's final against Cayla McInroy 6-1 6-3, and went on to also win the doubles title winning the final 6-3 6-1.

Both also competed in the 16's where Michael reached the 1/4 final, losing against the number 3 seed James Watt (see picture), and Ines got to the semi's only losing 7/5 6/3 against number 2 seed Holly Stewart.

We are now on our way to Chch to play the last of our 3 tournaments.

Cheers,
Steven.

Last results from Christchurch tournament:
- Michael won the Boys 14s after beating William Schneidemann 6-2 6-2 in the final.
- Ines made it to the Girls 14s Single final but lost this time to Amily Suga 7-6 7-5 after another nail biter,
  but brought home the doubles title winning the final this time 7-6 7-5.
 
This means a total of 3 Single titles, 2 doubles titles and 2 Runner-up titles in the 3 tournaments!
 
Well done!
Steven

South Canterbury Senior Tournament - Timaru - 30 April-1 May 2016

Following Wanaka Tennis Club's successful Quadrangular Tournament, an invitation was issued for players to participate in Timaru's tournament (30 April - 1 May).

This was a very enjoyable tournament, with competition in three divisions - A and B Grades and +65 Grade.

Geoff Hatten and I participated in this tournament in both the doubles and mixed doubles.  We were partnered with players from other regions in the doubles.

The standard of tennis was very good and the matches were very close, particularly in the mixed doubles. Geoff and I lost our match for the final of the B Grade plate 6-4, 7-6.

There are other regional tournaments happening around the region over winter with Dunedin hosting a tournament over Queen's Birthday weekend and Oamaru at Labour Weekend.  Contact me if you wish to take part.

Jeanette Hatten, Club Captain, 4 May 2016
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Successful Quadrangular Tournament at Club 16-17 April 2016

Wanaka Tennis Club hosted a very successful quadrangular tournament over the weekend against Southland, North Otago and South Canterbury.  The weather held off on Sunday so all games were completed before the rain and the final barbecue.

At the end of Saturday Wanaka and Southland both had two wins against North Otago and South Canterbury.
It all came down to the last mixed doubles match which Wanaka managed to win putting them 7-5 ahead in matches.  North Otago beat South Canterbury to take out third place.

There was great tennis played with some very close matches and the odd match that was not so close.
It was a great social weekend with our visitors enjoying our lovely courts and town.

​Jeanette Hatten, Club Captain (Joint)
You can click on individual photos to view them in a larger size and/or scroll through them. ​ Also a few captions if you hover your mouse.                                              Photos by Don Buick

Wanaka Junior Tennis Club Championships ~ 2 April 2016

​Wanaka Junior Tennis had their Club Championships on Saturday and it was exciting and rewarding day for all the players.  Overall Senior Boys Champ was Michael Gealogo with runner-up going to Jake Nicholson.  Intermediate Boys Champ was Sam Porter with runner-up going to Will Pryor.  Junior Boys Champ was Max Porter, with runner-up going to George Holland and Girls Champ was Billie Crowe with runner-up going to Bronte Crowe.  Great tennis by all competitors and terrific support by the parents. 

​This coming Saturday (9 April) is the final week.

Thanks to Southern Wild, Bendigo Station, Aspiring Tennis Academy and Westpac for their tremendous support.
​
Grant Porter

Quartz Reef Senior 35+ Open Wanaka Tennis Tournament Results
9-10 January, 2016

Wanaka Tennis hosted a record 80 players from many parts of NZ at its annual senior tournament held last weekend, with a large enthusiastic contingent from Burwood Tennis Club, Christchurch.  With large numbers of players in the A and 120+ grades, the mixed doubles had to be split into two groups.
 
Winners and placegetters received prizes of wine, donated by Trevor Scott, Quartz Reef Vineyards.  Consolation prizes of tennis balls, donated by Head NZ, were also awarded, "in anticipation that recipients would use them to improve their placings next year." 
​Women's Doubles 9 Jan 2016
A Grade
1st     Lea Mulvey, Annie Milne
2nd    Whina Everett, Lieanne O’Brien
Plate  Yoshie Takojima, Ritsy Gillespie
B Grade/120+
1st     Grazie Daly, Sonia Blackman
2nd    Denise Coulston, Justine Marra
 
Men's Doubles 9 Jan 2016
A Grade
1st      Brian Goodwin, Anton Kumbaroff
2nd     David Colhoun, Errol Morton
Plate   Chris Raynes, James Callaghan
B Grade
1st      Grant Eastlake, Simon Risdon
2nd     Paul Gardner, Chris Milne
120+
1st      Brian Blackman, Allen Cannan
2nd     Ian Moore, Trevor Daly
Plate   Doug Clarke, Dave Haley
 


Mixed Doubles 10 Jan 2016
A Grade group 1
1st      Lieanne O’Brien, Brian Goodwin
2nd     Lea Mulvey, Errol Morton
Plate   Nev Teat, Justine Marra
A Grade group 2
1st.     Tim Medland, Karen Mitchell
2nd     Fran Tate, Robbie Julius
Plate   Ritsy Gillespie, Allen Cannan
B Grade
1st      Colm Finnie, Gilly Anderson
2nd     Andy Vernal, Rochelle Tainui
Plate   Jason Watkins, Amanda Crib
120+ group 1
1st      Doug Clarke, Sarah Moore
2nd     Ian Moore, Denise Coulston
120+ group 2
1st      Trevor Daly, Grazie Daly

2nd     Brian Blackman, Sonia Blackman
Photos of Men's & Women's Doubles Sat 9 Jan 2016 by Don Buick
You can click on individual photos to view them in a larger size and/or scroll through them.  Mixed double photos to follow

​Wanaka Tennis Open Junior Tournament ~ Under 16 Results ~ 7 & 8 Jan 2016

Boys Singles   Winner                       Khabi Morgan
                        Runner-up                 Pat Goeysinsup
                        Consolation Winner  Jonathan Sunderland

Boys Doubles  Winners                     Sam Collins & Pat Goeysinsup
                        Runners-up               Jonathan Sunderland & Tommy Sunderland

​Wanaka Tennis Open Junior Tournament ~ Under 12 Results ~ 7 & 8 Jan 2016

Boys Singles   Winner                       Christoph Grant
                        Runner-up                 Ruairi Meighan
                        Consolation Winner  Edward Parkes

Boys Doubles  Winners                     Luca Wandells & Ruairi Meighan
                        Runners-up                Nichica Morgan & Edward Parkes

Girls Singles    Winner                       Martha Toghill
                        Runner-up                  Pippa Sherriff
                        Consolation Winner    Lucy Xu

Girls Doubles  Winners                      
Holly Gibson & Martha Toghill
​                        Runners-up                Natalie Hetherington & Pippa Sherriff

Wanaka Tennis Open Junior Tournament ~ Under 14 Results ~ 5 & 6 Jan 2016

Boys Singles   Winner                       Luc Koenig
                        Runner-up                 Gabriel Di Luccio Vilella
                        Consolation Winner  Jonty Grant

Boys Doubles  Winners                     Cristoph James-Grant & Jonty Grant
                        Runners-up                Callum Bagne & Joshua Eclihold

Girls Singles    Winner                       Annabelle Schneideman
                        Runner-up                  Maggie Nicholson
                        Consolation Winner    Martha Toghill

Girls Doubles  Winners                      
Maggie Nicholson & Martha Toghill
​                        Runners-up                Melissa Finnie & Meg Racz

​Wanaka Tennis Open Junior Tournament ~ Under 10 Results ~ 5 & 6 Jan 2016

​Boys Singles   Winner                       Harry Seeto
                        Runner-up                 Kai Milburn
                        Consolation Winner  Carson Tyne

Boys Doubles  Winners                     Kai Milburn & Harry Seeto
                        Runners-up                Dan Milburn & Carson Tyne

Girls Singles    Winner                       Arabella Acland
                        Runner-up                  Maddie Iro
                        Consolation Winner    Bridget Mullaly

Girls Doubles  Winners                      
Billie Crowe & Maddie Iro
​                        Runners-up                
Arabella Acland & Grace Seeto

Wanaka Tennis Open held 2-4 January, 2016

The Wanaka Men’s Open attracted a record number of entries with qualifying rounds being played on Saturday.  Riki McLachlan, defending his Championship Title of two years, went down to 18 year old Connor Heaps 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.  However, he teamed up with his brother Ben McLachlan to defeat Connor and his brother Dylan Heaps 6-1, 6-1 in the Men’s Doubles.  The finals produced excellent tennis enjoyed by a nearly full grandstand.

Libby Scott, currently based in the US on a tennis scholarship, had won the Women’s Singles on 4 of the past 5 years and defeated 15 year old Amelia Price 6-1,6-3 to retain her Title.  Amelia then teamed up with Rebecca Dellaway to beat number 1 seeds Karen Mitchell and Felicity Oxnevad in the Women’s final 6-3, 6-2.

The full results
Men’s Singles: Winner Connor Heaps, Runner-up Riki  McLachlan,  Consolation winner Sam Heslin, Qualifying Consolation winner Joshua Mcdermott.
Men’s Doubles: Winners Riki and Ben McLachlan, Runners-up Connor and Dylan Heaps, Consolation winners Carlos Reid and Mitchell Sizemore.
Women’s Singles: Winner Libby Scott, Runner-up Amelia Price, Consolation winner Tamsin Smith
Women’s Doubles: Winners Amelia Price and Rebecca Dellaway, Runners-up Karen Mitchell and Felicity Oxnevad  

                       Results of Matches Won   Social Team Tennis    14 Oct - 25 Nov 2015
                                                     4 = win, 3 = draw, 2 = loss
                                                                                                                        Play-off         Final
Team #                              14-Oct  28-Oct   4-Nov  11-Nov  18-Nov  Totals  25/11/15   Placings A
1          Taking Advantage     3          4          3            3            4          17       1st pair           1
2          Just Wednesday       3          4          4            2            2          15       2nd pair          4
3          Los Jubilatos             3          2          4            3            4          16       2nd pair          3
4          Slice & Dice              3          4          3            4            4          18        1st pair           2
5          Cobblers                   3          2           2           4            2           13       3rd pair           5
6          Chapin                      3          2           2           2            2           11       3rd pair           6
           
                                                                                                                          Play-off       Final
                                                                                                                         25/11/15   Placings B
7          Serves You Right     3          4           4           4            4            19       1st pair           2
8          Volley Vaunts           2          4           3           2            2            13       3rd pair           5
9          The Hardkays           2          2           2           2            2            10       3rd pair           6
10        Hit & Miss                 4          2           2           4            3            15       2nd pair          4
11        Voltarins                   4          2           4           2            3            15       2nd pair           3
12        K Smart                    3          4           3           4            4            18       1st pair            1


Ines Wins Girls 14 & Under Doubles In Melbourne

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5/11/15  Steven Stephani reports of Ines's success in the 2015 Hudson Bond 20th Manningham Championships (JT Gold) in Melbourne – Australia in the Girls 14 & under 
  • Winner of the main draw doubles (with partner Eilis Kruger)
  • Winner of the consolation final Singles
Ines played a total of 8 matches and won 7 of them.
​Congratulations Ines from Wanaka Tennis Club!
Here’s a link to the tournament website:
http://tournaments.tennis.com.au/sport/tournament.aspx?id=CF6AFA0B-1FBB-4B84-BF76-B333CB8559E0


September 2015 Junior tennis results

First results of some Juniors as tournament season has started already and we had some good results at the Otago Junior Spring Open which was played in Dunedin last weekend.
 
Jake Nicholson was runner-up in the boys 14/16 & under combined after losing the final to Sam Bubb 6-1 6-2.
 
Ines Stephani was winner in the Girls 16/18 & under combined after winning the final from Rileigh Fields 6-2 6-1 and also won the Doubles in the Girls 16/18 & under combined after winning all the matches in a round robin.
 
You can see all results on the following link:
http://tnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=4E617517-0FFC-494B-A116-2413DB557907
 
Ines will next play the Auckland Junior Championships 2015 from 05/1015 to 10/10/15 and will then be heading to Melbourne to play a Gold tournament from 31/10/15 to 04/11/15.
 
Steven Stephani​​

South Island Super Seniors Tennis Tournament, 4-6 Sept 2015

This year's tournament took place in the Edgar Sports Centre (Dunedin) from Friday 4th September until midday Sunday 6th September. Teams taking part were Canterbury, Canterbury Country, South Canterbury, North Otago, and Southern Lakes, with half the players being over the age of 55 years the rest being over 60 years (Canterbury, Canterbury Country, Otago), and half the players being over 50 years and the rest over 55 years (North Otago, South Canterbury Southern Lakes).

​Matches consist of doubles and mixed doubles, with 8 men/8 women per team (best of 19 games, tie-breaker 8 all).

The tournament has been in existence for 13 years, since 2003, and is organised by Ian Jones (Canterbury Country).

In past years Canterbury (7 wins) has been the strongest team, followed by Otago (4 wins), with Canterbury Country and North Otago having had 1 win each, but this year our Southern Lakes team, consisting largely of Wanaka Club players, upset the apple cart by displacing Canterbury Country by the slimest of margins (43 sets to 42), coming 2nd overall.  Indeed, this is the first time our team has ever won a match, beating Otago (10-6), North Otago (9-7), and South Canterbury (11-5).

Heartiest congratulations to all concerned!
Dave Buckingham


Players for Southern Lakes were:
Women
Jeannette Hatten, Louise Kane, Jacque Bates, Sue Thompson, Joan Lloyd, Janey Kuzma, Brenda Clarke, Dee Nel

Men
Nigel Buckingham, Kobus, Tony Marsh, Phil Nel, Allen Martin, Richard Wilding (West Coast), Paul Davidson (West Coast), Doug Clarke, Dave Buckingham

As you can see Wanaka supplied the bulk of the players. It was a much more enjoyable tournament for us than in previous years as we had a team that could compete.

Doug Clarke


Results on Tennis NZ site can be viewed by clicking the link below
http://tnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/draw.aspx?id=89747BEC-EEAF-455E-BCB4-1B1FC35BA07A&draw=1

Grape Cup & Man Down Trophy

In a brief report from previous Club Captain Doug Clarke, he reports that Cromwell won the Grape cup by 2  games in the final match of the season, held at WTC.   

The Man Down trophy is normally played on the shortest day but was played a week late on the 28th June. The final game finishing in a tie break won 7-5 by Wanaka resulting in a 7-5 WIN for Wanaka.

Queens Birthday Weekend Win in Wellington For Ines Stephani 

In preparation of her trip to Brisbane next month, Ines played in the Tawa-Lydhurst Queen's Birthday Weekend Tournament in Wellington.

She won the Girls 14 & under after beating 2 higher ranked opponents in the semi-final  6-0 6-3 against Aysha Burnett, and final 6-4 6-3 against Antonia Lawson.

Ines will be heading to Brisbane with top players from all over NZ on the 1st of July and tournaments will start on the 3rd July.

Link to Tennis NZ results   HERE

Ines & Michael have been training hard with Perry this term.

Steven Stephani  2/6/15


Ines results in Sydney in May

Hi all,

Here are the links to the 2 tournaments Ines played in Sydney.
As she had just turned 13, these were her first 2 tournaments in the Girls 14 & under.

http://tournaments.tennis.com.au/sport/event.aspx?id=398E23B7-48F9-430E-BCC1-4900A50C0811&event=6
http://tournaments.tennis.com.au/sport/event.aspx?id=8ABE9B3B-7450-485B-9DF3-8D1350CA00AF&event=6

First tournament was the Gosford Junior Lead-In. Ines made it to the consolation final but lost this one with 6-2  6-4
Second tournament was the Medibank Age (Gold JT) which was played at Sydney Olympic Park.
She had to play the qualifications first, but made it to the main draw.  Won her first round main draw, but then had problems with the elbow so wasn’t 100% in the following matches.

Steven Stephani  13 May 2015



Quadrangular Tournament 18-19 April 2015

The results of the above tournament held over the weekend  18-19 April, 2015.
 
1st   Southland          285 games
2nd  Wanaka             265     "
3rd   Nth Otago          216    "
4th   Sth Canterbury  193    "

$32,000 Raised for Junior Tennis

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Tracy Gibson stands with the squad of junior tennis players who served brunch to 130 tennis enthusiasts on Sunday 29 March.

Tracy Gibson, brunch organiser (centre), then from left to right, Judy Chisholm, Alex Plimmer, Rory Mclean, Ines Stephanie, Noah Holmes, Jake Nicholson

"The parents and Wanaka community support in donating so many items and services for the silent and live auctions was wonderful," said Doug Clarke, co-ordinator of the fundraiser.

Coach of 10 years, Perry Crockett was acknowledged for his success in having 5 or 6 Wanaka Juniors representing the Southern Region at the Nationals over the last two years.

As guest speaker, Perry entertained with anecdotes from his professional playing experiences. He then teamed up with Michael Geologo, ranked 3rd in New Zealand 12 and unders, in an exhibition match with top club players Ian Jurczyluk and Richard Anderson.

The finals of the Junior Club Championships were then played. Annie Timu pushed Ines Stephanie to a super tie-breaker with Ines prevailing to win the Girls Singles. Rory McLean took out the Boys Singles.  Most Improved boys and girls players awards went to Angus Cagney and Martha Toghill respectively  


Slide show from the Fundraiser Brunch, held at the Club ~ Sun 29 March 2015


Celebration of Perry's 10 years with Wanaka Tennis Club  

Perry was invited to speak about his tennis playing experiences and also revealed his considerable skills as a raconteur!
Photos by Don Buick
On Sun 29 March 2015, a fundraiser breakfast was held at the Wanaka Tennis Club to assist the continuing achievements of junior members and celebrate Perry Crockett's 10 years as coach, 
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Wednesday Social Team Tennis ~ 28 Jan - 11 Mar 2015



Final Result of Matches Won Social Team Tennis 28 Jan - 11 Mar 2015
4 = win, 3 = draw, 2 = loss

                                                                                                                                                                      Final
A Teams                       28-Jan   04-Feb   11-Feb   18-Feb   25-Feb   04-Mar   11-Mar   Totals                Places
 1   Slice & Dice                 4             4            4            4             4             4            3           27                    1st
 2   Quick Service              2             3            2            2             4             3            4           20                     5th
 3   Taking Advantage       4             4            4            4             2             4             4          26                     2nd
 4   Four Of A Kind            3             2            2            4             2             2             3          18                      6=
 5   Chapin                        4             3            2            4             4             4             3           24                     3rd    
6   Top Spin                     2             4            4             2             4            2             3           21                     4th
 7   Los Jubilatos               3             2            4            2             2             3             2          18                      6=
 8   Volley Vaunts              2             2           2             2             2             2             2          14                      8th

                                                                                                                             Deduct            Play-off     Final
B Teams                                                                                                               Worst             11 Mar     Places
 9   Serves You Wrong      3             2           2             3             2            2             -2         12     3rd pair     6th
10  Highly Strung               3             2          2             4             3            4              -2         16     2nd pair    4th  
11  Voltarins                      4             4           4             4             4            3              -3         20     1st pair     1st 
12  Hit & Miss                    4             2           4             3             3            4             -2         18      1st pair     2nd
13  Serves You Right        2             4           4             2             2            2             -2         14      3rd pair     5th 
14  K Smart                       2             4           2             2             4            3             -2         15      2nd pair    3rd 



Next round of Wednesday evening social team tennis starts 14 October 2015

Wanaka Tennis Club ~ Social Team Tennis Draw
Starting Wednesday 28 January 2015

Teams 28 Jan ~ 11 March 2015

A  TEAMS

1          Slice & Dice                            Captain Richard Anderson - 027 208 5198    443 5606 
                                                            richard@aspiringvillage.co.nz
            Richard Anderson (M)             Justine Marra (M) 021 483 477
            Grant Porter (M)                      Jenny Chisholm (M) 
      
2          Quick Service                        Captain Helen May - 027 226 0509    443 8262  
                                                            helenjmay@xtra.co.nz
            Lionel Ford (NM)                    
            Mark McGee (NM)                   Helen May (M)
            Sam Buckingham (NM)           Julia May (M)

3          Taking Advantage                 Captain Jeanette Hatten - 443 2190   021 298 6229
                                                            hattenjeanette@gmail.com
            Tony Marsh (M)                       Jacque Bates (M)
            Richard Vaughan (M)              Dawn Vaughan (M)
            Geoff Hatten (M)                     Jeanette Hatten (M)

4          Four Of A Kind                       Captain Doug Clarke - 021 0291 8046   03 443 5279  
                                                            dougclarke@me.com
            Doug Clarke (M)                      Barbara Proven (M)
            Alan Martin (M)                        Mary Smit (M)
            John Symonds (M)                  Brenda Clarke (M)

 5         Chapin                                    Captain Gary Tate - 021 644 406    443 1856
                                                            gary@minaretlodge.co.nz
            Gary Tate (M)                          Rhian Nichols (M)
            Paul Gardiner (M)                    Daphne Ledgerwood (M)
            Steve Burrows (M)                   Penny Wilson (M)

 6         Top Spin                                 Captain Sandy McKay - 021 147 7044    443 4091
                                                            sandymckay@clear.net.nz
            Nev Teat (M)                           Bonny Teat (M)
            Steve Shikker (M)                    Sandy McKay (M)
            Casey Teat (M)                       Tina Hazlett (M)
                     
7          Los Jubilatos                         Captain John Lyness - 021 260 0491    443 7500 
                                                             jlyness@xtra.co.nz
            John Lyness (M)                      Janey Kuzma (M)
            Robbie Julius (M)                     Sue Thompson (M)
            
8          Volley Vaunts                         Captain Don Buick - 029 389 8197    03 389 8197  
                                                             don@donbuick.com
            Don Buick (M)                          Robyn Murdoch (NM)
            Jeff Couch (M)                         Margaret West (M)
            John Talboys (M)                    

 A  DRAW
Wk 1 (28/01)   2v1 Court 3     3v8 Court 2     4v7 Court 1     5v6 Court 4           Host Teams:   1 & 4
Wk 2 (04/02)   3v4 Court 5     1v7 Court 7     8v6 Court 1     2v5 Court 6           Host Teams:   8 & 10
Wk 3 (11/02)   6v2 Court 3     7v8 Court 6     4v1 Court 2     5v3 Court 7           Host Teams:   2 & 12
Wk 4 (18/02)   7v5 Court 2     8v4 Court 5     2v3 Court 1     6v1 Court 7           Host Teams:   3 & 11
Wk 5 (25/02)   1v3 Court 4     4v2 Court 7     5v8 Court 1     6v7 Court 6           Host Teams:   5 & 14
Wk 6 (04/03)   4v5 Court 2     8v1 Court 7     2v7 Court 5     3v6 Court 3           Host Teams:   6 & 13
Wk 7 (11/03)   7v3 Court 1     8v2 Court 4     1v5 Court 2     6v4 Court 5           Host Teams:   7 & 9

For A teams, in the event of a tie, the winner will be decided on a head to head basis.  If still equal, the result will be decided on the most games won.  

B  TEAMS
9          Serves You Wrong                Captain Jen Nelson - 021 230 4642    443 8648
                                                            nelson.jennie85@gmail.com
            Brooke Harding (NM)              Jen Nelson (M)
            Hamish MacKay (NM)             Erica Keppel (NM)

10        Highly Strung                        Captain Linda Gowing - 027 390 2266    443 7204
                                                            gowings@xtra.co.nz
            Peter Harridge (M)                  Devon Hotop (M)
            Dick Kane (M)                         Linda Gowing (M)
            Brian Cooke (M)                      

11        Voltarins                                 Captain Jan Grant - 021 524 067    443 2787
                                                             janfeath@xtra.co.nz
            Ewan Grant (M)                       Jan Grant (M)    
            Mike Kennedy (NM)                 Fay Driver (M)
                                   
12        Hit & Miss                               Captain Janine Joseph - 021 476 629    443 1000
                                                             j9joseph@gmail.com
            Hugh Simmers (M)                  Janine Joseph (M)
            J Timu (    )                              Hayley Lee (    )
            Mark Cruden  (NM)

13        Serves You Right                  Captain Mike Hartley - 027 274 6637    443 5009
                                                            mikehartleynz@gmail.com
            Mike Hartley (M)                      Vicky Hill (    )
            Duncan Stewart (M)                Nadine Cagney (    )

14        K Smart                                  Captain Margo Beattie - 021 277 5787    443 1583
                                                            margo@homesbymaxim.co.nz
            Richard Fairburn (NM)            Margo Beattie (NM)
            Shane Gibson (M)                  Tracy Gibson (M)
            AJ Humphreys (NM)               Kirsten Humphreys (NM)
 
B  DRAW
Week 1            (28/01)    14v11 Court 5   13v12 Court 6   10v9   Court 7    Host Teams:   1 & 4
Week 2            (04/02)    11v12 Court 4   14v9   Court 2   10v13 Court 3    Host Teams:   8 & 10
Week 3            (11/02)    14v12 Court 1   10v11 Court 5     9v13 Court 4    Host Teams:   2 & 12
Week 4            (18/02)    12v9   Court 6   13v11 Court 3   14v10 Court 4    Host Teams:   3 & 11
Week 5            (25/02)    13v14 Court 3     9v11 Court 2   12v10 Court 5    Host Teams:   5 & 14
Week 6            (04/03)    10v9   Court 4   11v14 Court 6   12v13 Court 1    Host Teams:   6 & 13
Week 7 Finals (11/03)      top2               2nd pair              3rd pair                 Host Teams:   7 & 9

B teams will play a 'Coaches Draw' (week 1) and then each other once in a round robin.   After each team discards their worst result, in the finals Week 7, the top 2 teams will play off for 1st & 2nd, the 2nd pair for 3rd & 4th and the 3rd pair for 5th & 6th.

Wanaka Senior 35+ Quartz Reef Tournament
 January 10-11, 2015

Locals performed well in Wanaka’s Quartz Reef Senior 35+ tournament held the weekend 10-11 January.

Rhian Nichol and Daphne Ledgerwood won the A-grade Women’s Doubles, Penny Wilson and Joan Kindley the 120+ grade.

Richard Anderson partnered John Gibson of Christchurch to win the Men’s A-grade Doubles.

Jenny Chisholm and Richard scraped home in a 9-8 tie-breaker against a strong combination of Lea Mulvey (Southland) and Albert Voschezang (Otago) in the A+grade Mixed Doubles.

Jean Stevens, Jim Todd (Otago) combined ages 153, won the B-grade while Ian Moore and Denise Coulston (Otago) defended  their 2014 title in an exciting tie-breaker against Daphne Ledgerwood and Neil Sutherland (Otago)

Full Results
                             Women’s Doubles
 A-grade: 1st Rhian Nichol, Daphne Ledgerwood
                2nd Jeannette Hatten, Louise Kane
B-grade/120+: 1st Penny Wilson, Joan Kindley
                        2nd Joan Lloyd, Jean Stevens
                              
                             Men’s Doubles
A-grade: 1st Richard Anderson, John Gibson
               2nd Derek Massey, Brett Rooney
B-grade/120+: 1st  Albert Voschezang, Chris Russell
                        2nd Neil Sutherland, Derek King
                        Plate:  Mike Hartley, Colin Finnie
                        Consolation:  Ceri Lewis, Stan Todd

                               Mixed Doubles
A-grade: 1st Richard Anderson, Jenny Chisholm
               2nd Lea Mulvey, Albert Voschezang
               Plate: Grant Porter, Anna Findlay
               Consolation: Gary Tate, Penny Wilson
B-grade: 1st Jim Todd, Jean Stevens
               2nd Stan and Joss Todd      
120+ :    1st Ian Moore, Denise Coulston
              2nd Neil Sutherland, Daphne Ledgerwood
              Plate: Derek King, Helen May
              Consolation: Rhian and Nigel Nichol

B-grade/120+ 2nd, Joan Lloyd & Jean Stevens
Jean Stevens
A-grade: 1st Rhian Nichol, Daphne Ledgerwood

Photos from 2 days of Wanaka Junior 10&U and 14&U held 5-6 Jan 2015


Some photos from 2015 Wanaka Open taken 3 Jan 2015

Photos by Don Buick

We had another success with our Juniors

Ines has won the South Island School Championship last Tuesday 25 Nov, winning the final 6-2 7-5 against Annie Coates (Canterbury).

Tennis NZ has now invited Ines to The National Playoff which will bring together the Champion only from both the North Island and South Island Finals to compete in the OPEN GRADE for the title of National Primary/Intermediate Schools Champion (Boys and Girls). The Playoff will be held at Albany Tennis Park, Albany on Thursday 11th December 2014 (the 2014 quarter finals Nationals Champs will also be in play this day).

Will be a tough match against Holly Stewart  who won the North Island title.

Steven Stephani  28/11/14



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15/10/14 and the first round of spring Wednesday Social Team Tennis

Social Team Tennis Results ~ 15 October - 26 November 2014

                                                             4 = win, 3 = draw, 2 = loss                                                             Final 
 A Teams                   15-Oct   22-Oct   29-Oct   05-Nov   12-Nov   19-Nov   26-Nov   Totals                 Place A 
 1  Chapin                       2           4            3            4             2            4             2           21                          4 
 2  Mt Berzerk                 4           4            3            2             2            4             4           23                          3 
 3  Slice & Dice               4           4            4            4             4            4             4           28                          1 
 4  Los Jubilatos              4           2            3            2             4            2             3           20                         5 
 5  Four Of A Kind           4           2            2            4             4            4             4           24                         2 
 6  Quick Service             2           3            3            2             4            2             3          19                          6= 
 7  Volley Vaunts             2           2            2            2             2            2             2          14                          8 
 8  Just Wednesday        2           3            4            4             2            2             2          19                          6=                         
                                                                                                                       Deduct                Play-off      Final 
 B Teams                                                                                                        Worst                26/11/14  Place B 
  9  K Smart                     2           3           3            3             3           2             -2          14      3rd pair         5 
10  Hit & Miss                  4           2           3            4             4           4             -2          19      1st pair         1 
11  Highly Strung             2           3           3            2             3           4             -2          15     2nd pair        4 
12  The Voltarins             3           3           4            3             2           4             -2          17     2nd pair         3 
13  Serves You Right      3           4           3            4             4           2             -2          18      1st pair         2 
14  Serves You Wrong    4           3           2            2             2           2             -2          13      3rd pair         6


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Results for 2014 Junior Masters

Just to let you all know that Michael and Ines both finished 3rd in the NZ Masters Tournament.  Great effort against the top 8 in NZ. Thanks again to club for supporting them. 

They will be in the running now to make the 3 player New Zealand team for the Australian National Teams Event which involves the 7 States/Territories of Aussie and a NZ team. Fingers crossed!

Cheers 
Perry

Two Wanaka Tennis Juniors Qualify for 2014 Junior Masters 

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On 10 October 2014, it was announced by Jan Shearer, Head of Performance at Tennis New Zealand, that 2 of our juniors, Michael Gealogo and Ines Stephani, have been invited to play in the Junior Masters Tournament to be held 25-27th October at the Renouf Centre, Wellington.

Our Coach, Perry Crockett, explains more:

 "I saw an email from Steven Stephani and wanted to give some more detail around this accomplishment so that you can all fully appreciate what a big deal it is.

There are over 1000 juniors on the Tennis NZ 12/U Configure Ranking List in both boys and girls and over 100 of them have scored points in the Masters Points Races which are based on tournament results from all over NZ for a 12 month period.  The bigger the tournament the more points are on offer.

Ines has qualified as 3rd and Michael as 5th in New Zealand.  It is an impressive effort and has been the result of a lot of hard work and sacrifice.  The Masters Tournament is a stepping stone to selection for New Zealand teams and both of them have a good shot at making this level. 

I am really proud of them and I think as a club we should be very proud to have kids reach this level.

As their coach, and along with Steven Stephani, I am very grateful for the support from the committee and those generous members who have supported their coaching and made it possible for them to have the time with me that they need to be successful at a National Level."

Perry  14/10/14




Quadrangular Tournament ~ Sat/Sun 12 & 13 April 2014

PictureEye on the ball there Doug!
Wanaka Tennis Vets held their annual Quadrangular teams tournament last weekend. Vigorous competitive tennis was enjoyed as teams of 12 kept warm in the unusually cold conditions.

Wanaka, ably led by Club Captain Doug Clarke, won all 3 fixtures against Upper Clutha 10-2, South Canterbury 8-4, and Southland 10-2.  Upper Clutha, a combination team of Cromwell and Wanaka players drew with South Canterbury 6-6 but won on games count back 86-76 and outplayed Southland 8-4.

The biggest smile of the day belonged to 76 year old Don Kindley playing for Wanaka as he mentored much younger players to win all 6 of his doubles and mixed doubles matches.

The event concluded on Sunday with around 50 participants enjoying a barbecue in the sun. 



Final Results - Wednesday Social Team Tennis - 29 Jan - 12 Mar 2014
win = 4,  draw = 3,  loss = 2

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Final 
 Team                                       29-Jan  05-Feb  12-Feb  19-Feb  26-Feb  05-Mar  12-Mar Totals  Placings A 
  1   Chapin                                   2           4           3           2           3           2           3           19           7th 
  2   Four Of A Kind                       4           4           4           4           4           3           3           26           1st 
  3   Los Jubilatos                          3           3           2           2           3           3           4           20           6th 
  4   Mt Berzerk                              3           3           3           3           2           3           4           21           3= 
  5   Quick Service                         4           2           4           4           4           3           3           24           2nd
  6   Slice & Dice                            2           4           2           4           4           3           2           21           3= 
  7   Team Hawea                          3           2           2           2           2           3           2           16           8th
  8   Top Spin                                 3           2           4           3           2           4           3           21           3=
                                                                                                                                                             Final
                                                                                                                               Play-off               Placings B 
  9   Dougie's Doddery Dodgers     3          3           3           4           4            4     1st pair       21          1st 
 10  Highly Strung                          3           2           0           3           4            2     3rd pair      14           5th 
 11  Hit & Miss                               4          4             0          4            2            4     1st pair      18           2nd 
 12  Serves You Right                    2          2            2          2            2            3     3rd pair      13           6th 
 13  The Voltarins                           4          4            3          2            2            3     2nd pair     18           4th 
 14  Volley Vaunts                          2          3            4          3            4            2     2nd pair     18           3rd

Wanaka Senior 35+ Tournament ~ 9 & 10 January 2014

After seven rain interrupted and windy days for our Open and Junior Tournaments, we enjoyed two beautiful days of men’s, women’s and mixed doubles tennis.

This year visiting players dominated in closely fought contests with local players winning six of the seven finals. Only club Captain Doug Clarke and Barbara Provan saved our blushes by winning the B grade mixed doubles.

Lea Mulvey showed why she is Southland’s #1 veteran as she paired with Anne Milne to win the Women’s A grade, then with brother Mike Milne from Auckland to win the Mixed A grade. Her brothers Mike and Chris also took out the Men’s A grade.

Dunedin players Denise Coulston and Jacky McCutcheon won the Women’ B grade and then Denise paired with Ian Moore to celebrate his 70th birthday by winning the 120+ mixed doubles. Oamaru pair, John Macdonald and Michael Forgie won the 120+ Men’s doubles.

Our generous sponsor, Quartz Reef Wines, provided the prizes presented by Trevor Scott as we made good use of the sun to relax and sample his wine after two excellent days.

Women’s Doubles

A grade: 1st ~ Lea Mulvey & Anne Milne; 2nd ~ Penny Wilson & Dawn Vaughan
B grade: 1st ~ Denise Coulston & Jacky McCutcheon; 2nd ~ Daphne Ledgerwood & Barbara Provan
Plate:       Devon Hotop & Mary Smit:    Consolation Plate: Helen May & Rosemary Lamb

Men’s Doubles

A grade: 1st ~ Mike Milne & Chris Milne; 2nd ~ Richard Vaughan & George Taylor
120+:      1st ~  John Macdonald & Michael Forgie; 2nd ~ Nick Thorburn & Philip Nel
Plate:       Don Chalcroft & John Lyness;     Consolation Plate: Doug Clarke & Doug Snape

Mixed Doubles

A grade: 1st ~ Lea Mulvey & Mike Milne; 2nd ~ Jacky McCutcheon & Stephen May
B grade: 1st ~ Barbara Provan & Doug Clarke; 2nd ~ Kerry Sinclair & Gus Shirley
Plate:       Gilly Anderson & Colin Finnie;    Consolation Plate: Dawn & Richard Vaughan
120+:       1st ~ Ian Moore & Denise Coulston;  2nd ~ Janey Kuzma & John Lyness
Plate:       Devon Hotop & Hugh Simmers;   Consolation Plate: Wendy Brown & Nick Thorburn

Report by John Lyness 14/1/14          
Slide show below by Don Buick

Wanaka Open ~ 2-4 January 2014  

The Wanaka Open was contested on the 2-4 of January in tough windy conditions at the Wanaka Tennis Club. In the small Women's Draw the expected final between junior world top 70 player Michaela Gordon defeating New Zealand junior national representative Annabel Ellis 6-1 6-2. It was a high quality match with great rallies which was enjoyed by the crowd who braved the windy conditions.

The Men's Semi Finals were played per the seedings with number 1 seed and New Zealand Doubles Champion Riki McLachlan defeating Number 3 Seed, Wanaka coach Perry Crockett in straight sets 6-4 6-0 and South African Errol Nattrass defeating Allan Ambrose who has recently returned to Christchurch from a stint in the UK 6-1 6-4.

The men's final was a high quality match with some long exchanges from two very solid players. Riki McLachlan was too consistent and quick around the court for the crafty Nattrass winning 7-5 6-4.

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Crockett and Nattrass then teamed up to win the doubles in an nail biter 6-7 6-4 11-9 over McLachlan and his partner from Queenstown Ryan Keen. 

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Wanaka Junior Open 12 and Under and 16 and Under ~ 5-8 January 2014

Wanaka Juniors dominated their home tournament in the 12/Under and 16/Under age groups. With young players from all over the country making up the 50 players in the draws it was great to see so many Wanaka juniors amongst the winners. Olivia Ray took out the 16/U singles and doubles (w Zoe Smith from Southland), Ines Stephani won the 12/U singles and doubles (w Claudia Smith from Southland) and Michael Gealogo won the boys 12/U singles and doubles (with Jake Naylor from Wellington). Carlos Reid from Dunedin took out the 16/U boys singles. 

You can see all of the results here:
http://tnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/winners.aspx?id=FADD8E42-8CAC-4ABA-A5D0-8F004859F6DD

Perry
Aspiring Tennis Academy
www.wanakatennis.com
Perry Crockett - 0212942677
Kirstie Langrish - 0212313554



2013 Results

​Mixed Teams Social Tennis  FINAL Tally Sheet of Games Won  ~  Results 16 Oct to 11 Dec 2013
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Final
A Teams                                 16-Oct   23-Oct   30-Oct   06-Nov   13-Nov   20-Nov   27-Nov   04-Dec   11-Dec                 Totals  Placings A
1    Four Of A Kind                    25          23          28          32          17          20           22          19          bye                        186           1
2    Chapin                                13          17          18          15         bye         16            9           13           21                         122           8
3    Top Spin                            bye          25          15          22         19           30          27           21          25                         184           2       
4    Slice & Dice                         23          24          28         bye         18          20          14           15           25                         167           3
5    Let Please                           11         bye           8          14          12           8           16           23           12                         104           9
6    Mt Berzerk                           22          12          21          21          23         bye         17           17           24                         157           4
7    Team Hawea                       22          11          18           4           13          28         bye           21          11                         128           5
8    Los Jubilatos                       14          19            8          14          24          16          19           bye         11                         125           6
9    Scared Hitless                     14          13          bye         22         18            6           20           15          15                         123           7

                                                                                                                                                                                 Extra                     Final
B Teams                                                                                                                                                                  Games  Totals  Placings B
10    Volley Vaunts                    21           bye          23         14         19           bye        29          23           15           18          162          1
11    Serves You Right              15           15           bye        11         12           18        bye          15           18           18          122          5
12    A Win And A Prayer          15            23           13         bye        24           16          7          bye           18            9           125         4  
13    Ad-Ins                                21           21            22         22        bye          18         14          13           bye          27          158          2  
14    Hit And Miss                      bye          13            14         25         17           20         22          21            21           -            140          3

Report of the Gallaway Cook Allan Open Tournament and the Head Junior Tournament, Jan 2013

The Wanaka Tennis Club has had a busy week hosting the 2013 Head Wanaka Junior Open from January 2-4 and the Galloway Cook Allan Wanaka Open January 5-7. The Junior Tournament included 99 kids from all over NZ and even 12 visiting players from Australia. Due to the size of the draws the tournament is played at the club and 12 other courts around Wanaka. 

The highlights for Wanaka came in the 10 and Under Girls Singles where Wanaka’s Polly Marshall was the winner and the 14 and Under Girls Doubles where Meg Timu and Olivia Ray were the champions. Meg was a close runner up in the singles going down 10-8 in a deciding 3rd set tie-break. Ines Stephani and Danielle Molloy were runners up in the 12 and Under Doubles losing in another 3rd set tie-breaker. 

The Open Tournaments had the largest and highest quality draws ever seen in Wanaka. The University of California Berkeley brought over 12 players, plus coaches and managers and even the coach’s son adding 15 top level players to the event. The team were taking their pre-season trip to Queenstown due to the fact that their number one player Ben McLachlan and Team Captain Riki McLachlan are brothers from Queenstown. The team is ranked 13th in the highly competitive US College Tennis Circuit. Ben is ranked 16th individually and is one of New Zealand’s brightest tennis prospects. 

The team were delayed flying out from San Francisco and were forced to get straight off the plane in Queenstown after an overnight in Auckland and drive over for their first match on Sunday morning. “I was really impressed at how well they handled the number of matches in the heat” commented tournament organiser and local coach Perry Crockett “They did not complain once and were very respectful of all of their opponents”. 

Head Coach Peter Wright said he could not believe how beautiful the town was and what a great atmosphere there was at the club. He was particularly impressed by the amount of support given by volunteers during the days of the event. 

Local favourites Ben and Riki took out the doubles final against Berkeley team mates Gregory Bayane of France and Denmark Davis Cup player Chris Konigsfeldt. The brothers have been in great form recently winning the New Zealand Senior Doubles Title in Auckland. They turned down a wild card into the Heineken Open to join their team mates at the Wanaka Open.  Ben then took the court in the singles final facing the Frenchman Gregory Bayane.  In tough windy conditions the play was extremely high quality with some massive serving from both players impressing the crowd of over 100 tennis enthusiasts.  Ben’s powerful game proved too much for Bayane winning 6-3 6-3 and showing why many believe he has the potential to be successful as a professional after college. 

The women’s final was also a top level match up with defending champion Libby Scott from Dunedin coming from 4 set points down in the first set to win 7-5 6-3 against New Zealand Junior Team member Annabel Ellis. Libby is currently playing for Coastal Carolina in US College Tennis and is in Wanaka for the Christmas break with her family who have a holiday home here. 

The success for Queenstown continued when Suma Ito and Hannah Speight took out Libby Scott and Georgia Hume from Dunedin in an entertaining Women’s Final 6-4 4-6 10-8. 

At the conclusion of the final match some of the crowd were invited to have a go at returning some of the big serves of the Berkeley players. Local juniors were particularly excited and some even managed to get them back into the court. “It has been really inspiring for the juniors at the club to come out and see how well these guys play. They are great role models not only because they are such good players, but the way they behave on the court sets a great example for the kids.  They will be out here tomorrow practicing their shots I am sure.”

Aspiring Tennis Academy
www.wanakatennis.com
Perry Crockett - 0212942677
Kirstie Langrish - 0212313554


Quartz Reef Wines Open Senior Vets Tournament Report 2013.

Dogged by inclement weather, participants battled on in both rain and sunshine to give some finality to the games played and to enable us to produce an end result.

The eventual winners and runners up were found by calculating the number of games conceded in each of the participated events. Our thanks are accorded Rhian Nicholl, club captain and Tournament Controller, for her sound managing of the Tournament under trying conditions..

We were fortunate to have a contingent of players from Christchurch who gave the Tournament a more competitive edge and who were well rewarded for their efforts.

The success of any Tournament can be calculated by the number of entries received, the sponsorship gained, the willingness of volunteers, and of course the weather.

We had some 60 entries and acknowledge the efforts of President John Lyness in managing the entries prior to his departure for overseas.

Quartz Reef Wines were our head sponsor and their generous support in providing quality wines as prizes was much appreciated and in no small way contributed to the financial success of the Tournament. 

Grateful thanks to Life member and sponsor Trevor Scott for his generosity. At the conclusion of the Tournament a Magnum of Quartz Reef Bubbles and a speciality Quartz Reef Pinot Noir were auctioned in support of Club funds. Thanks to auctioneer Don Kindley, it was sheer entertainment.  

The club acknowledges the support of Maude Wines, Mediterranean Market, Central Lakes Physio, and Wanaka Beerworks.

To the members and supporters who provided baking, manned the kitchen throughout the event, and diligently assisted when and where they identified a need, we say thank you, you are all legends.

Peter Harridge
Vice President    ​

2012 Results

Wanaka Open Tournament 2012

Libby Scott lived up to her top billing beating 4th seed Paula Ferguson 6-1, 6-0 in her semi-final and her doubles partner 3rd seed Karin Ebinger 6-0, 6-3 in the final.  Karin had a close 3 setter against Felicity Oxnevad eventually winning 5-7, 7-6, 6-4 to earn her place in the final against Libby.

In the men's draw, coach and no. 2 seed Vaughan Kingi was made to work hard by his pupil 4th seed Jamie Poole winning 6-7, 6-4, 6-4.  After that it was one way traffic for France as they avenged their World Cup loss,  Gilles Degouy made short work of Albert Hailes 6-3, 6-0 before disposing of Vaughan Kingi 6-3, 6-3 in the final.  He then joined fellow Frenchman Lucian Lemay to beat defending doubles champions Vaughan Kingi and Hugo Nurse-Strang 6-4, 6-1 in the men's doubles final.

Wanaka Junior Tournament 2012

The Head Wanaka Junior Tournament was bigger and better than ever with 89 kids from all over the South Island battling it out in the 10 and under through to 18 and under age groups.  There were 198 Wanaka juniors in the draw with some great results recorded.

Kate Guildford from Cromwell who trains at Wanaka Tennis Club with coach Perry Crockett was the winner of the 14 and Under girls singles.  Kate teamed up with Wanaka junior Alyssa Gibson to make the final of the doubles.  Annie Timu was the Runner-up in the 10 and Under girls singles and teamed up with Danielle Molloy to make the final of the doubles.  Wanaka players made a strong showing in the 12 and Under girls singles with Olivia Ray going down in a 3rd set tie-break to eventual winner Emelia Price of Southland in the quarter finals.  Meg Timu was defeated by Price in the semi-finals 7-5, 7-5.  9 Year old Ines Stephani played in the 12 and Under age group and made the semi-final before losing to the number one seed from Christchurch in a great match. Meg and Olivia teamed up to place 2nd in the doubles with Ines Stephani and Caitlin Gibson placing 3rd.

Joshua and Jack Murison of Christchurch who regularly train in Wanaka won the 12 and Under and 14 and Under boys singles respectively.

Awards were handed out to the winners by Wanaka Tennis Club Patron Jill Blennerhassett who has been a great supporter of the strong junior programme at the club.  Club president John Lyness expressed appreciation to Infinity Investment Group and Head New Zealand for their continued support of junior tennis in Wanaka.

Wanaka Senior Vets Tournament 2012

The Mixed Doubles events winners featured many married couples which supports the adage that couples who play together stay together!

In the 60+ event locals Don and Joan Kindley and John and Penny Wilson met in the final with the Kindleys emerging the winners.  Don and Jane Shalcroft, another couple who visit regularly, won the Plate. 

Women's Doubles: Penny Wilson and Pam de Beer.  Men's Doubles: Ian Moore and Jim Todd.

The 50+ Women's Doubles was won by Robyn Barnett and Kathy Smallbone.  The 40+/50+ Men's Winners: Jason Smith and Don Marshall.

 Jo and Jason Smith from Invercargill followed their children's success in the Juniors by winning the 40+ event.  Ian Moore and Liz Smith of Dunedin were runners-up and Sheena Thomson and Julian Price won the Plate.  Women's Doubles winners were Daphne Ledgerwood and Lyn Cowie. 

We were very lucky to enjoy seven almost windless and sunny days and to have so much local support with baking, sponsorship and members helping the committee ensure the success of all 3 tournaments. 

And Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Galloway Cook Allen; Head; Quartz Reef Wines, Infinity.

Masters Games Dunedin, 4-12 February 2012  (Wanaka results)

70+ Men's Doubles - Dave Buckingham/Don Kindley, Silver

70+ Mixed Doubles - Dave Buckingham/partner, Bronze

65-70 Mixed Doubles - Joan Kindley/Don Kindley, Silver

60-65 Women's Doubles - Joan Kindley/Penny Campbell - Gold

55-60 Women's Doubles - Joan Kindley/Penny Campbell, Silver

50-65 Women's Doubles - Daphne Ledgerwood/Sally Jackways, Silver

Carnival - Daphne Ledgerwood/partner - Gold

50-55 Women's Doubles - Robyn Barnett/Judith Wallace, Gold

50-55 Mixed Doubles - Robyn Barnett/John Alexander, Silver

45-50 Women's Doubles - Anna Brewster/Jenni Dobbie, Gold

45-50 Women's Doubles - Andy Oxley/Sue Cowles, Silver


At WTC we are welcoming visiting players and teams from other clubs all year round.

We are active in hosting tennis days and weekends throughout the year. Some of the larger events this season have included the North Otago T.C. (Omaru), Cashmere T.C. (Christchurch), Southland Vets (Waihopai T.C.), Central Otago Vets, Elmwood T.C. (Christchurch), Kaiapoi T.C. (North Canterbury), Queenstown T.C. and a group of Japanese Veterans players.

South Island Queen's Birthday Veterans' Tournament (35+ years). Queens Birthday Weekend (June) every year; Doubles, Mixed Doubles only. Edgar Sports Centre (Dunedin). 6 Regional teams;12 men/12 women. The Wanaka Tennis Club contributes players to the Otago Country Team. 

South Island Super-Veterans' Tournament (55+ years).  Edgar Sports Centre (Dunedin). 6 Regional teams; 8 men/8 women. Doubles, Mixed Doubles only. 

April - Closing Day  This will be on Sunday late April, starting at 1pm sharp.  As in previous years players names will be put into a hat, with ladies choosing a male partner (until they run out!!) and pairs playing for the George Morris Memorial Millennium Trophy. Charge $2 (for balls), and everyone bring a plate for afternoon tea.  Prize giving at approximately 4pm, including Junior Club Champs presentations

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