Dear EMTC Members, please enjoy reading the latest news updates from the Club:

We’re launching a relaxed, non-tennis catch-up for senior members — perfect for those recovering from injury or simply looking to stay connected.

First Gathering Details:

Date: Monday 11 August

Time: 10:30–11:30 AM

Location: Clubhouse

Catering: Tea, coffee, milk, sugar provided. Bring your own treat to eat or share!

Thanks to a successful grant application by Annaliese Allen, EMTC has received funding from the Victorian Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program. Members will soon be able to purchase tournament-approved sun caps at a subsidised price — just in time for summer tennis.

Our juniors are on fire this season! Special thanks to our junior coordinator, Liz Buzzard

Saturday Comp: 5 teams entered — 4 likely finalists

Sunday Comp: 10 teams entered — 6 likely finalists

Prelim Finals: 30 & 31 August

Thank you to our amazing parent volunteers — your support powers our junior program!

2025 has been a standout year for senior players. Coordinated by Alan Young, this season has seen strong participation and performance.

Teams Entered:

4 Women’s Pennant

5 Men’s Pennant

2 Bayside Singles/Doubles

New Members:

14 new players (7 women, 7 men) — our biggest intake in 30 years!

Top Performers:

Women’s Grade 4: Top of the ladder (3 rounds to go)

Men’s Sunday Grade 5: Top of the ladder (2 rounds to go)

Special shoutout to our new members making an impact across multiple teams!

Big thank you to Peter Car, our night coordinator. This season’s night competition was a celebration of teamwork and club spirit.

Season Highlights:

Premiers (6 teams): Di Hards, High Fives, EastSiders, The Guns, Trofy Huntrz

Runners Up (3 teams): Malvern Aces, Thunderbirds, Net Attackers

Team Placements by Night:

Monday Nights: Di Hards (Premiers), Get A Grip (4th), High Fives (Premiers), Malvern Aces (Runners Up), Newks (6th)

Tuesday Nights: Almost T Leg (5th), EastSiders (Premiers), Red Socks (3rd), Rock Lobster (7th), Thunderbirds (Runners Up), A Thiem, B52 Hot Shots, Deuces (6th), Golden Kiwis (3rd), Kiss My Ace (5th), The Guns, Trofy Huntrz (Premiers)

Wednesday Nights: Invaders (7th), NetFlicks (4th), Reincarnates (8th), Tossers (6th)

Thursday Nights: Ace Attack (6th), Net Attackers (Runners Up), Net Set (4th), Scorpions (5th), Wise Aces (7th)

Best regards,

Marina Woods

EMTC Secretary