2024 Hawthorn TC Club Championships

We are excited to be holding the 2024 Hawthorn Tennis Club Championships for Club members in September. The Club Championships will be once again held over two weekends this year, with Junior, Graded and Open events.

Junior Club Championships - Saturday 14th September

We will run Junior Club Championships (for 18 years and under) on Saturday 14th September from 1pm onwards.

Trophies will be provided for Winners & Runners Up and a BBQ Sausage Sizzle will be provided on the day.

 

Club Championships - Sunday 15th September (Open), Sunday 22nd September (Graded)

The Club Championships will commence at 10am on Sunday 15th September for the Open events and Sunday 22nd for the Graded* events. There will be the following events in both the Open and Graded Championships:

  • Women's Singles

  • Men's Singles

  • Women's Doubles

  • Men's Doubles

  • Mixed Doubles

*  Graded Club Championships can be played by players with a UTR under 5.5. If you are not sure if you qualify, please email the Club. Everyone is welcome to play in the Open Championships including those playing in the Graded events.

Other details

  • Entry fees are $5 per player for doubles, and $10 per player for singles. Payment to be made on the day via the Square terminal.

  • Each player may only enter 2 events on a given day to ensure we can get through the events within the day. Note: exceptions may be made in circumstances where a player is unable to play on the day due to sickness or other circumstance and another player for a doubles pairing is slotted in who has already entered 2 events.

  • If you are interested in playing doubles and do not have a partner, please let us know and we can look to pair you up with someone.

  • The format for the matches will be determined once entries are received and we have a feel for the size of the draw. In previous years we have played one set or 'best of 8 games' matches for large draws, with finals typically 3 sets, in order to ensure the Championships can be completed in the day.

  • We encourage members to come down and watch and enjoy the competition, particularly finals viewing in the late afternoon.

  • Awards for the Winners and Runners Up for each event will be presented at the 2024 Hawthorn Tennis Club AGM.

  • There will be no Sunday Social running on either the 15th or 22nd September.

  • Junior players are very welcome to participate in the Open or Graded Championships also.

We encourage all members to consider participating in the spirit of friendly competition!

Please email the Club with your interest in participating at info@hawthorntennisclub.com. Entries due by the end of August.



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Congratulations Dedrie Green - awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Boroondara Sports Awards

Congratulations to Dedrie Green, who has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Boroondara Sports Awards.

2024 Boroondara Sports Awards —> Sports Award winners 2024 | City of Boroondara

Dedrie has been a member of the Hawthorn Tennis Club for over 30 years. Over that period she has contributed to the Club in a variety of formal and informal roles.

Dedrie joined the Hawthorn TC Committee in 1997 as a General Committee member. Apart from her general contribution to the Committee and the Club since this time, Dedrie has also been a member of the Competition Selection and Tournament and Social Sub-Committees. In her role on the Selection and Tournament Sub-Committee, Dedrie played a key role in building women's and mixed competition teams at the Club including recruiting players. On the Social sub-committee, Dedrie has coordinated countless social events at the Club.

 

Since 2014 Dedrie has been the Club Treasurer, a critical role at the Club and one that takes a significant amount of time and effort. Over that period the Club has transitioned to online banking, taking online payments through the website and running a Square terminal for online payments at the Club. Dedrie has navigated the changing requirements of the role through that period and continues to manage the finances to ensure that the Club is able to invest in important projects such as the current Clubhouse and courtyard refurbishments.

 

In addition to her contribution on Committee, Dedrie has been a mainstay of the Club's women’s and mixed competition tennis teams, playing Tennis Victoria Pennant, Bayside weekend competition, Club Championships as well as mid-week competition for much of her 30 years at the Club. Dedrie is known for her friendly and enthusiastic competitive spirit, an approach focusing on what is best for the team, but also encouraging others with tennis tips and strategies such as “Hit the Ball!”

 

Dedrie has a can-do attitude, a no-fuss approach and is always ready to lend a hand with whatever task needs to be done. This includes all of the less glamorous jobs that no one else wants to do – Dedrie is happy to just get it done. This has included supporting with court maintenance or working bees, collecting Club supplies, collecting mail from the Club post box, offering to give members with mobility issues lifts to the Club.  Dedrie is committed, can be relied upon to get a job done, and never expects anything in return for her contributions to the Club community. She has been critical in keeping the wheels of the Club turning.

 

Throughout her time at the Club Dedrie has been central in contributing to the community feel and welcoming environment at the Club. She is quick to ensure that those new to the Club are included and that no one is being left out of social occasions.

 

Dedrie has a big heart, an infectious laugh, and has absolutely been a key part of creating the welcoming and inclusive culture of the Club over the years and as it is today.