Barwon Tennis

Association & Regional Teams Challenge

Association Regional Challenge

28 February – 1 March 2015 at the Bendigo Tennis Centre

The Association/Regional Teams Challenge comprises teams of two boys and two girls in the 12/u, 14/u, 16/u and 18/u age groups from metropolitan associations and country regions throughout Victoria. The competition is a round robin format with ties consisting of two boys singles, two girls singles, one boys doubles, one girls doubles and two mixed doubles rubbers in each age group.

Victorian Country Inter-regional Championships

The BARWON Region has once again stamped its authority on the State after claiming its fourth straight Victorian Inter-Regional crown.  The R e g i o n was awarded the championship after the finals were called off due to rain however, the result was hardly in doubt.  Whether it was singles, doubles or mixed doubles the Barwon players were able to performat their best and were scheduled to play in the majority of the cancelled finals.  Their dominance was best highlighted by Ari Levinson and James Brushfield who would have had to face each other in the under-18 boys’ final.  Captain Mick Mullen said the doubles teams were the catalyst.   ‘‘Our doubles teams played really well which was good because we didn’t do as well in the singles as we did last year,’’ he said.  The region has now won 10 of the past 12 Championships.

Association – Region Teams Challenge

Over the Queen’s Birthday week-end, Barwon Tennis Region was represented at the “Association – Regional Teams Challenge” at the Traralgon Tennis Centre. This is an annual event run by Tennis Victoria, and brings together talented players from both regional and country areas across the State. The “14 and Unders” were represented by Geordie Daulaca (Torquay), Jesse Brunt (Grovedale), Nicole Mullens (Waurn Ponds) and Nicola McLennan (Aireys Inlet). In the “12 and Unders” team were Jayson Tomicic (Waurn Ponds), Axel Hider (Grovedale), Taylah Mielczarek (Wandana Heights) and Olivia Ryan (All Saints).   All players did very well, with Barwon recording 4 wins and a narrow loss against the opposing regions. Each person played ten 8 game sets over the 3 days, and the final result of 5^th place out of 16 teams was well deserved. All players were a credit to the region.

Barwon Region Reigns Supreme

For the 3^rd consecutive year the Barwon Region was victorious at the Country Victoria Inter Regional Championships.  The Championships held at Geelong Lawn Tennis Club over the weekend of January 7 – 9 were a great success, with many members of the Barwon Region tennis fraternity contributing. The Barwon team consisting of a mixture of mature established and up and coming players formed a solid bond and supported each other throughout the weekend. A Barwon Region song, written by team manager Mick Mullen was sung with gusto following the presentation.   A serious injury to long time Barwon representative player Julie Golightly was a low light and all within the Region wish Julie the best on her recovery.  Each Barwon player contributed to the victory, winning at least one round in their section. Bianca Duff dominated 14 years female event winning the Singles and Doubles.Whilst all players contributed we acknowledge the following players who were successful winning their respective event;

Veteran Male Doubles; Tony Brushfield and Barry Golightly
Open Mens Doubles; Justin Robinson and Matthew Holschier
18yrs Female Singles; Kerryn Bruce
18yrs Male Singles; Ari Levinson
18yrs Female Doubles; Evalina Varju and Abbey Walker
16yrs Female Doubles; Caitlin Lennon and Ramona Mataruga
16yrs Male Doubles; Adam Lasky and Samuel Parry
14rs Female Singles; Bianca Duff
14yrs Female Doubles; Nicole Mullen and Bianca Duff