2023/24 Committee
Introducing the Beaconsfield Tennis Club 2023/24 Committee
President: Bronwyn McCormick
Vice President: Kat Lazzaro
Secretary: Louise Stirling
Treasurer: Bronwyn McCormick
General Committee: Josh McCormick, Anja Potter, Maurie Potter, Adrian Walsh, Yolanda Agars, and Amy Wilson.
A big thank you goes to the outgoing President, Andrew McKenzie Smith, who held the position since 2012 and outgoing Secretary, Maurie Potter, who has kindly decided to remain on the general committee for 2024. Notable recent achievements by both these gentlemen include obtaining successful grants to upgrade courts 1&2 and maintaining the high standard facilities over the covid lockdowns in recent years. A lot of work happens behind the scenes in running a tennis club and their efforts can be congratulated. Thank you also to Jenny Ponter who also decided to not to continue in the General Committee. We will miss Jen and wish her all the best.
Juniors Tournaments
Congratulations to the finalists in the junior graded singles tournament held at Beaconsfield Tennis Club on Saturday 4th November 2023
A grade: Zac Di Bartolomeo def Jermaine D’Souza 8-3
B-C grade: Amsana Sasikaran def Darrell Tuano 6-2
D grade: Callum Chisholm def Siddhanth Thiyagara
6-4
Congratulations to OTC pupil and Beacy TC junior player, Noah Keltie (left), who dominated the October regional event to steer his team to first place (representing Central Gippsland).
Noah’s singles results were…
6/0 6/1 against Goulburn
6/1 6/2 against Loddon
4/6 6/3 10/8 against East Gippsland in the final
Halloween at Beaconsfield Tennis Club
Lots of little ghosts, monsters, witches, and dinosaurs turned up to the club for trick and
treating, fun games and some Mummy and Daddy wrapping. Thank you to all our volunteers and the well-behaved children who were searching for lollies.
Interclub Competition
Midweek Women’s Comp
For the ladies, our club participates in the Dandenong and District Tennis Association competition on both Tuesday and Wednesday mornings commencing at 9:30. Contact Anja Potter 0437 074 287
Junior competition
For both girls and boys up to the age of 18, our club participates in the Berwick and District Tennis Association on both Saturday and Sunday mornings commencing at 8:00am.
Contact Brad Meates 0405 428 208
Senior competition
Our club participates in the WDTA on Saturday afternoons and is open to all ladies and gentlemen. Contact Adrian Walsh 0425 747 615
Social Competition
Monday/Wed night mixed Comp
Beaconsfield and Officer have two social competitions in collaboration with each other. Wednesday night social is for all abilities for all ages. It’s a great night out for those who like a game of tennis but don’t take it very seriously. For the more experienced serious player, Beaconsfield/Officer have a Monday night advanced hitters’ competition. The format is Rubbers with teams of two. Price per night for both Monday and Wednesday night competitions: Members $5 and Non members $10. Contact Maurie on 0437 759 793 for Wednesday night social and contact Josh McCormick on 0458 869 252 for Advanced Hitters.
Casual Men’s Thurs night
For a very casual men only hit, Thursday night is for you. Contact Gavin Baxter 0418 107 363
All night competitions commence at 7:30pm.
Veterans Day Social
For a Sunday morning social hit, come down to the courts at around 8:00 am for a social hit and free coffee from the canteen.
Contact Les Donaldson 0409 435 121
Casual Court Hire
$15 per court (per hour)
Book a court is now available through our website: www.beaconsfieldtennisclubinc.com
Go to Court hire and follow the links. The synthetic grass courts are available for hire only when not in use. Competitions and coaching take precedence.
Main Contact Details:
All General Queries Ph: (03) 88205853
Facebook: Beaconsfield Tennis Club Community
Mail: P.O. Box 132, Beaconsfield, VICTORIA, 3807
Website: www.beaconsfieldtennisclubinc.com
Coach: Ossie’s Tennis Coaching Ph: 0413594633 Email: ossie30@bigpondnet.au
Editors note: Currently the BTC is the only charity in Beaconsfield listed under Victoria’s new 10¢ Container Deposit Scheme recycling program. It’s a great opportunity to recycle your old drink containers and make some money for the Beaconsfield Tennis Club.
