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Mar10
2010 Alicia Molik Cup
Our representative team competed at Kooyong on 20-21 March comprising Mitchell Dignan (Maffra) Patrick Deery (Bairnsdale) Rebecca Ingram (Maffra) and
Isabelle Neeson (Bairnsdale). The team finished 14th.
Results
Mar10
2009/10 Junior Circuit MASTERS Finals
Played at Bairnsdale TC on 14th March, players from across our Region and some from Central Gippsland, competed for their spot on the Junior Circuit Honourboard (see Events Page) in perfect conditions.
Media Release
8-10Jan10
2010 Inter-Regional Championships
Our first IRC representative team for some years performed creditably at Benalla against some really tough competition. Many thanks to Regional Council member, Glenn Schuback, for his magnificent effort getting the team together. Whilst a full team could not make the journey, a special effort will be made to do so for the 2011 event.
Winners Table
Results
12-13Dec09
2009 Wayne Arthurs Cup (10/U)
Our representative team competed at Kooyong on 12-13 December comprising Rebeccas Ingram from Maffra, Isabelle Neeson from Bairnsdale, and Nicholas Hogan and Thomas Foley from Sale finishing eleventh out of seventeen teams
Results
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29-30Nov09
2009 Ambassadors Cup (15/U girls)
Our representative team comprising
Mitchell Allman and Jamie Kemp from Maffra, and Stephanie Barnett and Elizabeth Shanahan from Bairnsdale competed at Rye TC coming second to a Central Gippsland but accounting for a number of strong teams along the way.
Results
Photo
15-16Nov09
2009 Foundation Cup (13/U girls)
Our representative team comprising
Chloe Downie and Amy Downie from Bairnsdale, Sarah Trett from Sale, and Natalie Allman from Maffra competed at Traralgon going down in the playoff for 3rd and 4th by a mere 2 games.
Results
Photo
1-2Nov09
2009 John Fitzgerald Cup (13/U boys)
Our representative team comprising
Deven Costigan, Nick McConville and Dylan Farquhar from Bairnsdale and Alex Trett from Sale competed at Geelong TC won the playoff for 5th and 6th.
Results
Photos
1-2Aug09
2009 Frank Sedgman Cup (11/U)
Sixteen teams from metropolitan and regional teams competed at Traralgon in the fourth Cup. Our team comprised
Patrick Deery, James Butler, and Isabelle Neeson from Bairnsdale, and Rebecca Ingram from Maffra, and whilst they found a team win elusive, they gained terrific experience in their first representative appearances.
Results Photo1 Photo 2
31Jun09
2009 Pre-Christmas Intra Regional Pennant - did not eventuate
Fixture-Conditions Team Nomination Form
May09
2009 Association Regional Challenge
The Challenge was held at BendigoCoca Cola Tennis Complex on 6th to 8th June in four Groups. Wet weather marreed the event with some matches cancelled. East Gippsland finished 12th from 16 teams,
Results Photo
24May09
2008/09 AGM
The Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday 24th May at Bairnsdale TC from 2 pm. It was resolved to reintroduce Regional Pennant in the summer of 2009/10, conduct a contest for a new name and logo for our Region, and a look at the introduction of online Challenge Ladders in the Presidents Report. Also read about the introduction of Hot Shot Challenges last season.
Notice & Agenda Presidents Report RDO Report
Treasurers Report

Pennant Player Commitment Form
21May09
2009 Country Conference
The annual conference was held at Grace Park TC with a very busy program between 10 am and 3 pm. The attached comprehensive interpretative report is very interesting reading for those involved in formulating the future of regional tennis.
2009 Country Conference Report
Apr09
Australian Open Ballkid Trials
Two select groups of aspiring young tennis enthusiastsfrom Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, Sale and Warrigul met at Bairnsdale TC on Sunday morning and Sale TC in the afternoon in the first trials in the selection process for sought after spots of 2010 Australian Tennis Open Ballkids.
  This is the first year the trial process held outside of the metropolitan area for Australian Ballkids.Over an intensive hour at each venue, the participants were assessed on a range of skills by RDO Julie Glynn and President John Glynn at both venues, assisted by Bairnsdale coach Julian Arnold and partner Ola Luczak, sister of Australian number 3 Peter Luczak, in the morning, and Sale coach Nick Board in the afternoon.Those selected from these trials will travel to Melbourne for further testing by Australian Open staff at the end of May.
Bairnsdale Trials Sale Trials
2008/09 Junior Circuit MASTERS Finals
Played at Bairnsdale TC on 19th April, 45 players from across the Region competed for their spot on the Junior Circuit Honourboard (see Events Page) in perfect conditions.
Media Release
2008 Gippsland Sports Academy Awards
Bairnsdale's Stephanie Barnett was awarded the prestigious David Drane Encouragement Award ahead of nine other quality sports’ nominees at the GSA Awards Night on Friday 3rd April 2009. Former TV Player Development Officer, Liz Peers, was nominated by the Tennis Panel for the Phil Shelley Sports Development Award. Bairnsdale's Jackson Varney was nominated for the Tim Forsythe Award by the Tennis Panel.
Media Release
Photos: Steph Barnett, Players' table, Liz Peers & Steph Barnett, Graham Charlton-Steph Barnett-Barry Stokes
Mar09
Alicia Molik Cup
Our representative team competed at Kooyong on 28-29 March comprising Deven Costigan (Bairnsdale) Dylan Farquhar (Bairnsdale) Natalie Allman (Maffra) and Jami Cashman (Sale). The team finished 8th after winning two of their three Group matches before the Play-offs
Results
Team Photo Group Photo
Our Team With Manager
15 Feb09
Regional Forum
A very productive Forum was held at Lakes Entrance TC during the club's first foray into the Junior Tournament Circuit and a range of important issues are considered.
Regional Forum Minutes
Dec08
Wayne Arthurs Cup (10/U)
Our representative team competed at Kooyong on 13-14 December comprising Mitchell Dignan (Maffra) Patrick Deery (Bairnsdale) Rebecca Ingram (Maffra) and Coco Henry (Maffra) with manageress Julie Glynn being very pleased with the four in their first representative efforts. Day 1 was completely washed out, and each pair played one mixed against each team in their section before playoff finals. TV will publish the results in due course.
Results
Nov08
John Fitzgerald Cup (13/U boys)
Our representative team competed at Ballarat Regional Tennis Centre on 2-3 November comprising Mitchell Allman (Maffra) Callum Tomlinson-Dale (Bairnsdale) Deven Costigan (Bairnsdale) and Nick McConville (Bairnsdale). Manageress Julie Glynn congratulated the team after winning the Playoff for 3rd vs 4th against Loddon Campaspe. The powerful Barwon team defeated a strong CentralHighlands No 1 team in the 1st vs 2nd Palyoff.
Results
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Jul08
2007/08 AGM 27th July
The annual general meeting was held at Bairnsdale TC with a small attendance. The year's activities were reported in detail
AGM Minutes Presidents Report Profit & Loss Balance Sheet
Dec07
Wayne Arthurs Cup (10/U)
Our representative team which competed at Kooyong on 15-16 December comprised Deven Costigan (Bairnsdale), Jayme Cashman (Sale), Natalie Allman (Maffra) and Dylan Farquhar (Bairnsdale). They finished in 13th place out of 16 teams (half of them metropolitan and half country) and learned at lot about the tennis ahead of them.

Results
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Dec07
Further proof of Junior Program Success
Congratulations to Bairnsdale Junior Jackson Varney who has gained direct entry into the 14/U National Championships at Gosford NSW Jan 10-15, 2008 (top 52 in Australia) - yet another plus for the successful Tennis Victoria supported programs at Bairnsdale TC and the tough Gippsland Sports Academy. A titleholder at the recent national points Classic Clay Junior Open at his home club, this young player has begun to channel his formerly boisterous nature into concentrated on court displays giving himself a real shot at future achievement at higher levels of the game. Good luck Jackson.
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Nov07
John Fitzgerald Cup (13/U boys)
Our representative team which competed at Ballarat Regional Tennis Centre on 4-5 November comprised Tom Deery and Callum Tomlinson-Dale (Bairnsdale) and Harrison Kaandorp and Kenny Waite (Sale). Manageress Julie Glynn related that meeting top seeded Barwon in the first round was a tough start after being washed out on day one, but the team won their next three matches to finish fifth overall.
Results
Photo
Aug07
Frank Sedgman Cup (11/U)
Our representative team which competed at Bendigo Tennis Centre on 4-5 August comprised Bradley Ollson, Cohan Schuback, Sarah Trett and Maddison Bedggood (Sale). Manager Glenn Schuback reports the team was on the pace with each player enjoying wins and that they made a group thank you to accompanying parents.
Results
Jul07
2006/07 AGM 6th July
The annual general meeting was held as a low key event however a significant number of activities were reported.
It was resolved to re-introduce Regional Championships after a break of 16 years.
13/U and 15/U Cup Trials to be held at Bairnsdale Sunday 7th October.
Secretaries - don't forget to send in your association/club calendars & events
2007 AGM Minutes 2007 Presidents Report
Jun07
Association & Teams Challenge 2007
Teams converged on Traralgon to compete in the annual Metro Association & Country Region Challenge. East Gippsland was represented by 12/U - Tom Deery, Tom Deller, Elizabeth Shanahan (Bairnsdale) and Paige Wilson (Sale), 14/U - Liam Gibson, Grant Jamieson, Steph Barnett (Bairnsdale) and Chelsea Rawnson (Sale), and 16/U - Tom Morgan, Victoria Shanahan (Bairnsdale), Tom Young and Jess Lauria (Sale) and competed fiercely against some of the top Metro Association and Regional players.
Results
May07
2007 Country Conference
Held at Grace Park LTC on Friday 25th May 2007. See Report
2007 Country Conference Report
May07
Gippsland Girls Tennis League 2007
In a cooperative venture with Gippsland clubs, the TEG RDO has commenced a winter pennant for 17/U Girls. Accepting teams are Bairnsdale, Sale, Churchill and Traralgon (3). 5 home and away rounds will be played alternatively at each venue with the playoff finals at Bairnsdale.
Ladder & Results
Feb07
Country Cup 2007 (17/U Boys & Girls)
Ten Country Regions competed at Bairnsdale TC. East Gippsland WON the event being represented by David Waddell, Haydn Clancy, Maddi Barnett (Bairnsdale) and Krystal Rawnson (Sale).
 
Dec06
Ambassadors Cup 2006 (15/U Boys & Girls)
Ten Country Regions competed at Bairnsdale TC. East Gippsland was represented by David Donchi, Sophie Vickers, Victoria Shanahan (Bairnsdale) and John Burge (Sale) finishing 4th.
 
Nov06
Foundation Cup 2006 (13/U girls)
Ten Country Regions competed at Traralgon TC. East Gippsland WON the event being represented by Chelsea Rawnson (Sale), Alannah Boyd (Sale), Stephanie Barnett (Bairnsdale) and Sarah Jolly (Sale).
Editorial Results Photo
Nov06
John Fitzgerald Cup 2006 (13/U Boys)
Ten Country Regions competed at Geelong LTC. East Gippsland was represented by Jackson Varney, Liam Gibson and Tom Deery (Bairnsdale) and Kenny Waite (Sale) finishing 4th.
Results
10& 12/6/06
Association & Teams Challenge 2006
Teams converged on Bendigo to compete in the annual Challenge. Tennis East Gippsland came 5th.
Results
13 & 14/11/05
Foundation Cup 2005 (13/U girls)
Eleven Country Regions competed at Stawell TC. East Gippsland was represented by Sophie Vickers (Bairnsdale), Chelsea Rawnson (Sale), Victoria Shanahan and Stephanie Barnett (Bairnsdale). The girls perfromed very creditably and came in fourth going down to Glenelg in the final round play-off.
Results
21/9/05
2006 Kia Pro Circuit Tournaments
at Bairnsdale
Sign-in Saturday 18 MARCH 2006
Qualifying Draw Sunday 19 MARCH to Sunday 21 MARCH 2006
$US15k Main Draw Wednesday 22 MARCH 2006 to Sunday 26 MARCH 2006

at Sale
Sign-in Saturday 25 MARCH 2006
Qualifying Draw Sunday 26 MARCH 2006 to Sunday 2 APRIL 2006
$A15k Main Draw Wednesday 28 MARCH 2006 toSunday 2 APRIL 2006
Media Release
Bairnsdale Kia results
Sale Kia results
21/6/05
2006 Australian Money Tournaments
at Bairnsdale

$A2k Lead-in event Tuesday 28 MARCH 2006 to Thursday 30 MARCH 2006
$A15k Main Draw Friday 31 MARCH 2006 to Sunday 2 APRIL 2006

at Sale
$A2k Lead-in event
Tuesday 4 APRIL 2006 to Thursday 6 APRIL 2006
$A15k Main Draw Friday 7 APRIL 2006 to Sunday 9 APRIL 2006

Media Release
Bairnsdale
Lead-in results
AMT results
Sale
Lead-in results
AMT results

1/11/05
Milo Cup 2005
Eleven Country Regions competed at Geelong TC. East Gippsland was represented by Thomas Yound (Sale), Liam Gibson (Bairnsdale), Nick Roberts (Sale) and Alex Kater (Bairnsdale). The boys performed well against some tough opposition and came in seventh, defeating Central Gippsland in the final round play-off.
Results
15/9/05
2005/06 Regional Pennant cancelled
Following the decision of Sale Heyfield TA to withdraw support of the Tennis East Gippsland Summer Pennant (and Gippsland TA Summer Pennant), the Regional Pennant which commenced in 1999 was abandoned. Bairnsdale TC chose to enter teams in a Sale Heyfield TA section adopting the title "Gippsland Tennis".
 
19/6/05
2005 AGM
Delegates met at Sale TC to consider Regional Summer Pennant (Nick Board and John Glynn to prepare proposal), Regional Summer Junior Tournament Circuit (Chris Deschepper and John Glynn to prepare applications to condct, venues), and newly allocated Tier 1 tournaments (see Events).
Members should refer to their Club delegate for more deatils
11-13/6/05

2005 Tennis Victoria Association/Regional Challenge - Bendigo
Unfortunately the event was washed out on Monday but a wonderful time was had by all, with fierce competition between the country regions and metropolitan associations.

Overall Results
5 & 6/12/04
Ambassadors Cup 2004
Ten Country Regions competing at
Bairnsdale TC.
Teams & Results - Australian Open Group , Hopman Cup Group, and Finals
Individual Tables - Boys & Girls
Photos
14&15/11/04
Foundation Cup 2004
Eleven Country Regions competed at Shepparton LTC. East Gippsland was represented by Sophie Vickers(Bairnsdale), Jess Luke (Sale), Melanie Waite (Sale) and Jess Lauria (Sale) and came sixth.
Results and Photos
31/10/04 & 1/11/04
MILO Cup 2004
Ten Country Regions competed at Kooyong LTC. East Gippsland was represented by David Donchi (Bairnsdale), Jonathon Burge (Sale), Thomas Young (Sale) and Kent Joyner (Bairnsdale) and came fifth.
Results and Photos
17/9/04
TEG Fixture and Pennant Conditions oFixture-Conditions
14/9/04
TEG Pennant Teams announced oTeams 2004/05
23/8/04
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