Junebug Doubles Results

The Dufferin Tennis Club held its first tournament of the season Saturday, June 12 under cloudy and very humid conditions. A total of 10 teams were entered into the draw resulting in two round robin groups with the top two teams in each division playing in the finals. In the A final, Nick and Tony Parpotta defeated Ron Beckett and Lee Follis 8-5. Eric Hurlburt and Aldo Pignotta defeated Brendan and Les Ringrose 8-2 in the B final. Thanks to Ron Beckett for organizing the tournament and Debbie Bakker for organizing/ preparing the lunch. Pictured is Karen Blackmore and Rory Stubbs.

Tickets on Sale for Centennial Dinner & Dance

Tickets are on sale for the Centennial Dinner and Dance on Saturday, June 26. The event will be held at the Branch 90 Legion Hall on Oak Street. Cocktails will be served at 6 pm with a hot buffet dinner to follow at 7 pm. "Two of a Kind" will be playing live music from 9 pm to 1 am. Cash bar. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased in advance from the court staff.

Centennial Celebrations in June

The Dufferin Club celebrates its centennial anniversary this year. Celebrations include an Open House on Saturday, June 5 from 9:30 am to 4 pm with free food, entertainment and activities for all ages. Raindate is Sunday, June 6 starting at 10 am. Here is a run down of the Open House celebrations:

• 9:30 am Opening Ceremonies
• 10:00 am Town Crier
• 11:30 am (to 1:00 pm) Free Instruction: Learn to Play Tennis & Lawn Bowling
• 12:00 pm (to 2:00 pm) Free Lunch: BBQ with hot dogs, chips and drinks
• 2:00 pm Centennial Cake Cutting/Serving
• 3:00 pm Closing Ceremonies

Play tennis and lawn bowling free all day. Live music played by "The Unitards". Bring your friends and join in on the fun. Get in the spirit and come dressed in period costumes; here are a few examples circa 1913.

There will also be a centennial dinner and dance Saturday, June 26 at the Branch 90 Legion Hall on Oak Street. There will be cocktails at 6 pm and then dinner (hot buffet) will be served at 7 pm. Live music from "Two of a Kind" from 9 pm to 1 am. Cash bar. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased in advance from the court staff.

Open House - Saturday, May 1

The 2010 centennial season kicks off with a joint Tennis and Lawn Bowling Open House on Saturday, May 1 from 10 am to 2 pm. Information regarding memberships and club activities will be provided and membership and junior tennis camp registrations will be accepted.

Meet our new court staff and Executive members or participate in a free stroke clinic at 12 pm. Non-members are welcome to attend and can play free the entire day. Light refreshments will also available.

Court Access for April

As some of you may have noticed, there is a big wrought iron gate at the back of the club. The gate was installed by Park and Recreation last fall to prevent vandalism to the club, particularly during the off season.

The gate door at the front of the club, by the lawn bowling greens, will be open for access to the Courts 4-6 for those wanting to get out and play before the season opener on Saturday, May 1.

Summer Job for Students

DTC is seeking three individuals to join our Court Staff. Applicants must be full-time high school or post-secondary students between 16 and 30 years of age. Individuals must also be available to work shifts between 9 am and 10 pm seven days a week from Saturday, May 1 to Sunday, October 3, 2010.  Knowledge and experience in tennis would be an asset.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to the Dufferin Tennis Club, 158 St. Paul Avenue, Brantford, ON, N3T 4G4. Applications can also be emailed to DTC (word doc or pdf formats only). Applications must be received by 4 pm on Friday, April 2, 2010. Click here to view the full job posting.

Our Town: Brantford

Our Town. the WNED-TV series, came to Brantford in October to produce a scrapbook of the city. One of the segments will be a feature of the Dufferin Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club. Our Town: Brantford premiered Saturday, December 12. The complete story is posted in the Brantford Expositor. WNED has scheduled an encore presentation Sunday, April 4 at 5 pm and again on April 9 at 3 am.

 Upcoming Events

• Junior Tennis Camp
  Mon to Thurs (Fri RD)
  9 am to 12 pm
  (Courts 4, 5 & 6)
  
  
• Free Stroke Clinic
  Intermediate/Advanced Wed, Aug 4
  5 pm - Adv. Juniors
  6 pm - Adults
  Sign up in advance to reserve your spot (max of 12 participants)
  
  
• Chili Open Singles
  Rescheduled to
  Sat, Aug 7 @ 10 am
  $10 per person
  New Entries Accepted
  Includes entry fee, balls, prizes and refreshments/lunch
  
  
• Free Stroke Clinic
  Advanced Juniors
  Wed, Aug 11, 18 & 25
  From 5 to 6 pm
  Sign up in advance (spaces limited)
  
  
• Ice Cream Social
  Fri, Aug 22 @ 7 pm
  MXD Doubles RR followed by social; make your own sundaes
  $5 per person
  
  
• Heart & Stroke Mixed Doubles Charity Tournament
  Sun, Aug 22
  
  
• Junior Club Champs
  Singles & Doubles
  Thurs, Aug 26 @ 1pm
  (raindate Fri, Aug 27)
  
  
• Adult Doubles Club Championships
  Sat, Aug 28 (& Aug 29)
  
  
• Calendar of Events
  

2009 Club Champions

• Singles - Brendan Ringrose def Lee Follis 6-2, 6-2
• Singles Consolation - Paul Halyk def Tony Lynch 8-2
• Doubles - Nick Parpotta & Dave Stewart def Leo Modi & Tony Parpotta 6-3, 6-2
• Doubles Consolation - Brandon & Jeff Armstrong def Martin & Zibby Niejadlik (default)
  
• Mixed Doubles - Anne Douglas & Leo Modi def Anca Gaston & Ron Beckett 6-2, 2-6, 6-3
• Mixed Doubles Consolation - Andrea Hebb & Lee Follis def Marilyn Yuill & Garry Horsnell 6-3, 6-0
• Over 40 Doubles - Ron Beckett & Aldo Pignotta def Darrell Fraser & Eric Stalhbrand 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
• Over 40 Ladies Singles - Joanne Munzar def Janice Mannering 3-6, 7-5, 6-2
• Under 18 Singles - Lee Follis def Josh Broomfield
• Under 16 Singles - Adam Bakker def Chris Archi
• Under 12 Singles - Alex Bakker
• Junior Doubles - Chris Archi & Adam Bakker def Davis & Riley Campbell 6-1, 6-0