Club Championships Week 3

Despite the wet weather, most matches in the club championships were played last weekend!

Lisa Green and Nicola Bray are our two finalists in the Open Ladies Singles. They will play off for the title this Saturday at 230PM.

Lisa Green/Janelle Lofthus and Julia Gunn/Nicola Bray are our finalists in the Ladies Open Doubles. They will play off for the title on Sunday next at 11am.

The Mens’ Singles semi finals will be played between Andrew Riminton v Jono Walker and Sean White v Bosko Novakovic on Sunday at 10am.  The Mens’ singles final plus most other finals will all be played on Saturday November 7.

Draws for this coming weekend together with last weekend’s results are linked below:

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MLTC2020-2-MOD-3

MLTC2020-3-LOS-3

MLTC2020-4-LOD-3

MLTC2020-5-XOD-3

MLTC2020-6-AMS-3

MLTC2020-7-AMD-3

MLTC2020-8-ALS-3

MLTC2020-9-ALD-3

MLTC2020-10-AXD-3

NOTE: Please check the draws carefully as some players have two matches in one day.

Thank you to Dean Hodgson for preparing the draws!

Good luck to all competitors.

Denis Crowley
MLTC Club Captain
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MTC@manlylawn-Friday Ladies Draws

Round 1 started Friday October 16 2020.  Last Day is Friday December 12 2020.

Please click below for link to Term 4 Draws.

MTC-FridayLadiesDraws

NEW 90-AND-OVER AGE CATEGORY TO BE INTRODUCED ON ITF SENIORS TOUR IN 2021

The ITF has announced that a new 90-and-over age category will be introduced on the ITF Seniors Tour in 2021.

The news follows the announcement earlier that a 30-and-over age category is also to be introduced next year, with the ITF committed to making improvements at both ends of the age spectrum on the Seniors Tour. The ITF’s mission is to make seniors tennis the leading sport

Today’s announcement means that players aged 90 and over will be able to compete exclusively against one another at events which offer the new category in 2021 – rather than playing against players in their mid-80s, with players in their 90s currently competing in the 85-and-over age categories.

In 2021, a total of 81 registered players on the ITF Seniors Tour will be aged 90 or over (compared to 51 players in 2020). This number is forecast to further grow in the years to come.

The ITF Seniors Tour features more than 500 tournaments a year, played in over 70 nations across six continents. The events range from tournaments held at small clubs attended mainly by local players to the ITF World Championships, which see hundreds of players travel from all over the world. The Seniors Tour is characterised not only by the high level of competition, but also by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, which sustains friendships made through tennis over many years.

Among the highlights of the seniors calendar are undoubtedly the Team and Individual World Championships, and it was with great regret that the ITF was forced to cancel these events in 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Next year, the ITF Super Seniors World Championships, due to be held in Mallorca, Spain, will feature a 90-and-over category in the individual championships for the first time.

Today’s news will be well-received by the likes of Leonid Stanislavskyi, a 96-year-old player from Ukraine, who will now no longer have to compete against players aged a decade younger – although Stanislavskyi, a formidable character, has more than held his own against younger opposition at events he has contested in the last few years.

“Tennis is a wonderful sport that allows you to play at any age, it gives you physical training that you can enjoy and it can extend your life,” Stanislavskyi said at the ITF Super Seniors World Championships last year. “Tennis for me is a gift I can’t live without. Tennis is life.”

Matt Byford, Manager of Juniors and Seniors Tennis at the ITF, said: “We have been thrilled to see more and more players competing in the 85-and-over age category each year, many of whom are now aged over 90. Offering this new age category will help provide more appropriate competitive opportunities for players in their 90s, and we hope it will encourage and motivate more players to continue playing throughout the 85-and-over category and play in the 90-and-over category in the future.

“Tennis is a great sport for keeping fit and healthy, as proved by the fact that there will be a global tour for tennis players in their 90s from next year. The ITF Seniors Tour allows players to combine this with competitive play, to travel to and visit new places, and to make and sustain friendships through sport.”

VICTORIA SPORT MINISTER “EXTREMELY CONFIDENT” OF 2021 AUSTRALIAN OPEN

There are also transport and crowd plans to be assessed, with the tournament aiming to have between 25 and 50 percent spectators.

The Australian Open could still be a while away from getting government approval for its quarantine and safety protocols to hold the tournament next season.

Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, speaking to AAP a few days ago, said the organization were getting to “crunch time” for such decisions. Players and their teams would begin arriving the the country and starting their two-week quarantine in around two months.

But the plans are still being looked at by government officials in Victoria, where the Australian Open is played.

“There’s a whole lot of work to do,” said Martin Pakula, the state’s Minister for Tourism, Sport and Events, speaking to the podcast Break Point.

Like Tiley, Pakula identified quarantine requirements as the top issue. Those arriving in Australia are required to stay in a hotel room for two weeks, but the tournament is requesting an exemption to allow them to stay together in a specified location and train on court.

“They don’t want to obviously sit in the hotel room for 14 days not able to move and do exercise and practice,” he said.

But there are also questions around arrangements for warm-up events in other states. The ATP Cup is played at Perth, Brisbane and Sydney, while there are WTA tournaments in Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart.

The regular ATP and WTA events in Auckland have been cancelled, in part because of delays involving government approval.


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If the Australian warm-up events are played, then “a lot of players will quarantine in those cities rather than having to coming through Melbourne” noted the minister, and if not, “then everyone will probably be coming to Melbourne as their first stop.”

There are also transport and crowd plans to be assessed, with the tournament aiming to have between 25 and 50 percent spectators.

“We’ve got to work on travel bubbles, we’ve got to work on the issue of crowds,” he said.

There should be “some sort of crowds,” he added.

Victoria has been under lockdown for several weeks and there are travel restrictions within the country, but these appear likely to be at least partly lifted in the next few weeks.

Even with the details still not agreed, the minister pointed to the “cultural” and “sporting” importance of the Australian Open and indicated it was a priority.

“I’m extremely confident,” he said. “I’m determined that it will happen.”

The Australian Open has informed players of the initial requirements.

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Club Championships Week 2

The Club Championships began in fine weather with some great tennis.

Results to date and the draw for next weekend are available below.

We are allowing an extra weekend to finish the matches due to the large number of entries.

The finals will now be played on November 7 followed by the Club’s AGM, a barbecue and presentation of trophies.

Match Scheduling: We are trying to schedule a lot of matches in limited court time. Too many members are wanting to change the times in their draws. If you CANNOT play at your designated time, please contact your opposition and arrange another time that works for everyone.  Even so, you MUST check with Denis if a court can be made available for the proposed time.  If your opposition disagrees, or a court is not available, then a forfeit will occur. Please contact Denis if you need to contact your opponent.

Draws for the second week of the Annual Club Championships are linked below:

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MLTC2020-2-MOD-2

MLTC2020-3-LOS-2

MLTC2020-4-LOD-2

MLTC2020-5-XOD-2

MLTC2020-6-AMS-2

MLTC2020-7-AMD-2

MLTC2020-8-ALS-2

MLTC2020-9-ALD-2

MLTC2020-10-AXD-2

NOTE:  PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE REGULARLY FOR ANY CHANGES TO DRAW PARTICULARLY MATCH TIMES.

Thank you to Dean Hodgson for preparing the draws!

Good luck to all competitors.

Denis Crowley
MLTC Club Captain
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Seniors Tournaments 2020 Schedule Updated

CALENDAR – Program of EVENTS 2020 @ 19October

Whilst there has been significant easing of restrictions , please check with the Tournament Directors BEFORE making any bookings for Accommodation

DATES CLUB TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR Contact Details

  • October 16-18 Gosford District TC Chris Lees 0411 154 327

  • November 5-6 Hawks Nest Lisa Dale 0412 500 055

  • November 14-15 Bathurst Carillon City Andrew Mitton 0419 499 467

  • November 14-15 West Tamworth Brian Brooking 0417 614 054

  • December 4-6 “ Dave Matthews” Nelson Bay Stephen Taylor 0466 154 580

Source: TennisSeniors

Club Championships Draws Posted

NOTE:  PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE REGULARLY FOR ANY CHANGES TO DRAW PARTICULARLY MATCH TIMES.

Draws for the Annual Club Championships:

MLTC2020-1-MOS

MLTC2020-2-MOD

MLTC2020-3-LOS

MLTC2020-4-LOD

MLTC2020-5-XOD

MLTC2020-6-AMS

MLTC2020-7-AMD

MLTC2020-8-ALS

MLTC2020-9-ALD

MLTC2020-10-AXD

Thank you to Dean Hodgson for preparing the draws!

Good luck to all competitors.

Club Championship Draws

Draws, and match times, should be available online tomorrow Friday, October 16.

We are working as fast as we can but have not as yet received the draws to post. Sorry for any inconvenience to players

Please check website for updates tomorrow.

MTC@manlylawn-TuesdayLadiesDraws Term 4

Round 1 started Tuesday October 13 2020.  Finals Day is Tuesday December 15 2020.

Please click below for link to Term 4 Draws.

MTC-TuesLadiesDraws

MLTC Annual Report 2020

The 48thANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Manly Lawn Tennis Club Ltd are attached.

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MLTC Annual Report 2020 Financial Statements

Copies of the Financial Statements have been posted on the club’s notice board.

Virginia Longfellow
MLTC Secretary

 

 

MLTC Klub Komp Starts Thurs Oct 29

Entries are now open for new ?Thursday afternoon social comp starting October 29 for 5 weeks from 3.30 – 5pm.?

We have two courts reserved, so we need 4 pairs to commit to 5 weeks on a Thursday afternoon at the above times. 

Players may enter as ladies doubles, mixed doubles or men’s double pairs.

Format: 3 set matches. Each set won earns you 2 points plus one point for the win. Total 7 points for a 3 set win. If sets are incomplete points will be allocated for sets won only. You will play each team twice with the  last week as play offs for places.?

Sign up below online by October 22. Draw will be available by October 27.

There are a very limited number of teams so sign up quickly as it is first in best dressed!!

Looking forward to a competitive Thursday afternoon.??

Regards 
Melinda Gray
Komp Captain

Relaxed Restrictions for Outdoor Dining from 16 Oct

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The new restrictions will allow hospitality venues with outdoor areas and outdoor seated music performances to increase capacity in a COVID Safe way. 

The eased restrictions will start from Friday 16 October 2020. Under the new rules:

  • hospitality venues can allow one person for every two square metres for outdoor areas. This previously was one person per four square metres
  • up to 500 people can attend outdoor seated music performances and rehearsals for venues complying with the four square metre rule. This previously was a total of 20 people.

All businesses and venues must use electronic methods such as QR codes to record and keep contact details.

Restaurants, cafes and bars that have outdoor seating sections will be able to increase capacity in a COVID Safe way with the relaxed two square metre rule. 

Venues and organisers of outdoor music performances and rehearsals must have a COVID Safety Plan in place. 

Source: NSW Govn