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Night Tennis and the Importance of Completing a Match Result Sheet

Tim Benton

The Club has received a few fines in the past few seasons in the NSNTA with the root cause being Teams not completing a Match Result Sheet.

The Committee would like to remind all players that it is a requirement of the competition that a paper Match Result Sheet be completed for every match. The Club gets fined for this not being completed in the event of a dispute of result or in particular, mispelling an Emergency’s Name.

The Club has been paying these fines on behalf of teams, however the Committee may elect to pass these fines onto teams if this continues.

If your team plays an Emergency Player, please check with that player before they leave the spelling of their name, their playing history and write it on the Sheet. If the Emergency Player has left and you are not sure of the player’s spelling of their name, please contact the Committee and we will confirm their name prior to you submitting a Result.

So please remember to complete a paper Match Result Sheet and keep it for at least 7 days after the match so we can reconcile any disputes with the NSNTA.

There are Sheets available within the Club and may be downloaded from the NSNTA’s Web Site at https://nsnta.org/formsmatchresult.html

Thanks for everyone’s cooperation and the Committee wishes everyone luck for the season.

Open Day is on Sunday 8 February

Tim Benton

The Club’s Annual Open Day is on Sunday 8 February 2026 from 10am to 4pm.

All are welcome to attend a free day of Tennis, including old and young, hosted by our Club Coach, Guccione Tennis. The Club will also be providing a free BBQ as well as Face Painting (from lunchtime onwards).

Spring Finals Update

Tim Benton

The Spring Seasons have come to a close and the Club had many teams playing finals:

  • The B Reserve 2 Ladies Team lost their Semi Final to Essendon on sets.
  • The B Special 1 Mixed Team lost their Semi Final to Taylor’s Lakes by sixteen games.
  • The B Special 2 Mens Team lost their Semi Final to Taylor’s Lakes by four games.
  • The Airport West/Doutta Galla A Grade 2 Juniors team won Semi Final, defeating Buckley Park, then won their Grand Final defeating St. Therese’s/Essendon by one game.
  • The A Grade 3 Boys Juniors team lost their Semi Final to Greenvale by 27 games.
  • The B Grade 2 Unisex Juniors Team won their Semi Final to Delahey by eight games, however lost their Grand Final to Sunbury by 17 games.

Comiserations to all teams who didn’t win their final and thanks for all teams for playing this year.

Club Championships Completed

Tim Benton

The Doutta Galla Club Championships for 2025 have been completed, with a wide range of people competing in the tournament. Congratulations to the winners

  • Boys Doubles: Michael defeated Warren (6-1, 4-6, 10-7 STB)
  • Boys Singles: John defeated Gus (8-2)
  • Mens Doubles: Walter and Warren defeated Ben and Michael (8-2)
  • Mixed Doubles: Annette and Michael defeated Ashley and Andrew (8-6)
  • Boys Doubles: Ansh and Ethan defeated Emaan and Gus (8-6)

For the results from all matches, please visit the Club Championships 2025 Mini Site.

Thanks to all players for playing in the 2025 edition of the Club Championships.

Christmas Party is on this Saturday Night

Tim Benton

The Club’s Annual Christmas Party will be held this Saturday, 13th December 2025 from 6pm. A Barbeque, Soft Drinks, Beer and Wine are provided. Please bring a salad or dessert if you would like to share.

The Awards for the year will be presented, including the Junior Team Medallions as well as the Club Championship Trophies.

The Club Championships Finals will also be on throughout the day.

All Members and their families are welcome, we hope to see you there.

NSNTA Finals start this week and Team Entries for next Season are now open

Tim Benton

The NSNTA’s regular season has come to a close and the Finals are starting next week. The Club has four teams playing in the finals:

  • The Ladies B Reserve 2 team play Essendon at Keilor East on Tuesday night.
  • The Ladies C Reserve 3 team play Strathmore at Hillside on Tuesday night.
  • The Mixed B Special 1 team play Taylor’s Lakes at Sydenham on Wednesday night.
  • The Mens B Special 2 team play Taylor’s Lakes at Gladstone Park on Thursday night.

Please note that the Club will be hosting the following finals:

  • Ladies B Special 1 Semi Final on Tuesday 18 November.
  • Mens B Special 4 Semi Final on Thursday 20 November.
  • Mens C Special 4 Grand Final on Thursday 17 November.

Also, Team Entries for next season are now open. If you wish to play next season please register your interest with your team’s captain or contact the Club.

The Committee wishes all teams luck in the finals and thanks all players for playing this season.

Christmas Party scheduled for Saturday 13th December

Tim Benton

It’s the most wonderful time of our year, and we’re hosting a Christmas Party to celebrate.

The Club’s annual Christmas Party will be held on Saturday 13th December from 6pm at the Club.

The Club Championships Finals will be held on the day and at the Party there will be the Club’s Award Presentations for the year, including the Junior Team Medallions presented.

A Barbeque, Soft Drinks and some Beer and Wine will be provided. We ask that you please bring a salad, dessert or anything else you would like to share.

We hope to see everyone there.

Club Championships for 2025 Announced

Tim Benton

The Club’s Annual Club Championships have been announced and will be held during late November, early December with the finals to be played on Saturday 13th December.

The format will include the following events, if there is enough interest:

  • Mens Singles
  • Ladies Singles
  • Boys Singles
  • Girls Singles
  • Mens Doubles
  • Ladies Doubles
  • Mixed Doubles
  • Juniors Singles Round Robin

To register your interest in playing, please complete the form below and pay the entry fee:

https://forms.gle/pXd37AoQyAiRGZiw9

Tim Benton awarded Life Membership

Tim Benton

For the past 13 years, Tim Benton has been a huge part of the Doutta Galla Tennis Club’s administration. As Secretary, his dedication, professionalism, and eye for detail have helped shape the club into the well-organised, welcoming community it is today.

Beyond his official duties, Tim has been the driving force behind our digital presence – building, managing, and maintaining the club’s website to keep members informed and connected.

His contribution extends far beyond the paperwork; Tim’s influence has touched every part of the club’s growth and success.

We’re proud to recognise his outstanding service with Life Membership of the Doutta Galla Tennis Club.

Aaron Sharpe
President
Doutta Galla Tennis Club