Matchpoint: Summer 2010

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GARRY VALK Former NHL star talks tennis

CAN’T MISS TOURNAMENTS MUST-SEE TOUR EVENTS

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24 HEALTH AND WELLNESS Yoga – Don’t Miss a Minute 28 WHERE’S THE LINE? Photo contest

16 TECHNOLOGY Street Tennis

32 SHOE REVIEW

18 COURT STYLE Fashion@YourFingertips

34 RIX PRESENTS Rogers Rookie Tour

20 COURT STYLE Bag Feature

35 ROGERS RANKINGS Top 5 U18, Senior, NTRP and Junior

22 WHAT’S HOT Shoes, racquets and equipment 23 HEALTH AND WELLNESS New Product: AFX

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ON THE COVER Photo by Bo Kwan

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FROM THE BENCH

SUMMER FUN IS HERE

Ryan Clark

The outdoor season with sun on our backs (and front), league play, tournament competition, and après tennis on the clubhouse decks is upon us. BC is blessed with a wealth of seasonal clubs that open their doors across British Columbia this time of year. There’s plenty of action happening across the province including the Odlum Brown Summer Series, Senior Series presented by Nesbitt Burns, as well as some new events for 2010.

The first annual Miele Leagues National Qualifying will be held in July at the Burnaby Tennis Club uniting teams from across the Province. The winning men’s and women’s teams will become BC’s designates to compete at the Rogers Cup in Toronto (men) and Montreal (women) against qualifiers from Ontario and Quebec. In addition to playing, team members will receive event passes to catch players like Federer, Nadal, Sharapova, and Serena. Costs will be looked after for most of the hotel, flight, transportation and on‐site food. Visit www.tennisbc.org for more information on the Miele League Challenge.

Get your sand‐legs ready and grab a partner as Beach Tennis will have it’s inaugural exhibition event in August at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver. The event will be combined with a mixed doubles event on the hard courts. DJ’s, beer gardens, and food vendors will be on‐site to add to the festivities. Just need good weather now, and registration will be open in early August.

The Steve Stevens Canadian Senior National Championships returns to BC in August with age groups for 30 to 80+ years. This event now includes $20,000 in prize money, equally spread to each division. The events will be held at the prestigious Vancouver Lawn, Arbutus, and Shaughnessy Country Clubs. Registrations will close in mid‐ July. Go to tenniscanada.com for more information.

The pro tour makes its 9th annual swing through BC at the $175, 000 Odlum Brown Vancouver Open presented by Invesco Trimark. Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus took the 2009 men’s title and Canada’s Stephanie DuBois book the women’s.

See the next stars live and up close July 31st — August 4th.

Tickets are on sale now.

If you are looking for a game anywhere in BC, don’t forget to visit juump.com. The site has now expanded to matching up players across Canada and is in 10 states in the US including California, New York, and Illinois.

I hope everyone has the opportunity this summer to head outside and enjoy playing with friends and family as well as to take the time to meet new acquaintances at one of the many tournaments held this summer across BC. See you on court!

SPRING/SUMMER 2010 CONTRIBUTORS Ryan Clark, Lois Ker, Dianne Bankay, Luke O’Loughlin, Melissa Luther, Dhana Musil, Ted Moens, Lenka Moravcova, Gordie Bowles PHOTOGRAPHERS Myshsael Schlyecher Bo Kwan Photography Tennis Canada ADVERTISING SALES BK Media Inc. EDITORIAL, PRODUCTION BK Media Inc. EDITORIAL Melissa Luther DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Chee Ng DESIGN & PRE-PRESS BK Media Inc. / MarkintoshDesign.com PRINTING Mitchell Press MAILING Kirk Integrated Marketing Services Ltd

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TOURNAMENTS MATCHPOINT OUTLINES THE MUST-SEE TOUR EVENTS

LOCAL ODLUM BROWN VANCOUVER OPEN PRESENTED BY INVESCO TRIMARK Site: Hollyburn Country Club, Vancouver, BC Tour: ATP & WTA Web: www.vanopen.com 2010 Dates: July 31 ‐ August 8 Although it doesn’t have all the world top 30 play‐ ers (yet), many have made a stop here on their road to fame: Murray, Sharapova, Bagdhatis, Bar‐ toli, Vaidisova, Querrey, and many more. This lo‐ cale stands up against any of the top world tournaments; the Hollyburn Country Club pro‐ vides a gorgeous backdrop of the North Shore Mountains, skyline view of the ocean and down‐ town, offers great food and beverage and a chance to see Grand Slam players close enough to touch them in between points.

The Odlum Brown Vancouver Open has consistently attracted internationally ranked stars such as Xavier Mallisse, of Belgium, seen here in July 2009.

NORTH AMERICA ROGERS CUP Site: Rexall Stadium (Toronto), Uniprix Stadium (Montreal) Tour: ATP & WTA Web: www.rogerscup.com 2010 Dates: August 9 ‐ 15 Toronto (Men’s) & August 16 ‐ 22 Montreal (Women’s) 2010 will be the last year that the Rogers Cup will be spread over two weeks – they will become virtually combined in 2011. For those British Columbians wanting to see the top players in the world from both tours, but are unable to get to the US Open in NYC, this is a great summer destination. There is plenty of on‐site entertainment at both venues with live bands, Corona‐Ville outdoor lounge, skill contests for adults and kids, as well as plenty of shopping for the latest apparel, racquets, and other equipment. You don’t need to change your currency and YVR has plenty of direct flights. If you want to catch a lobby lounge chat with Andy or Serena, the player hotels are the Hilton Downtown and Hilton Markham (secondary) in Toronto. Perhaps your company has a client or office nearby so you can write this off as business R & D. matchpoint | SPRING/SUMMER 2010

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EUROPE MONTE-CARLO ROLEX OPEN Site: Monte Carlo Country Club, Monaco Tour: ATP & WTA Web: www.montecarlo.masters‐series.com 2011 Dates: April 9 ‐ 17 Now in its 104th year, up close and personal, you can feel the terre battue flying up after Verdasco slides by for a passing shot. Al‐ though a playground for the uber‐wealthy, tickets are obtainable and the view of city and water from the hill is priceless. Likely the easiest would be to stay in Nice and take the train or shuttle in.

This event attracts most all of the top men’s players (especially the clay‐courters). It is an intimate venue at the Monte Carlo Country Club, just a short hop to the beach and city center.

Thomas Berdych returns a shot at the Sony Ericsson Open at the Crandon Park Tennis Center in March 2009 in Key Biscayne, Florida.

SONY ERICSSON OPEN Site: Crandon Park/USTA National Center in Key Biscayne, Florida (Miami) Tour: ATP & WTA Web: www.sonyericssonopen.com 2011 Dates: March 21 ‐ April 3 Combining the top men’s and women’s players at one venue always makes for an electric environment. With beach café scenes by day and all types of dance lounges by night, Miami’s hotspots are a short drive from the isle of Key Biscayne. The venue is lined by palm trees and the lead‐in road is flanked by ocean on both sides. This is a great opportu‐ nity to have morning espresso at South Beach, catch Nadal’s afternoon match on center court, and have drinks at Coconut Grove by night. En‐ tertainment is constant with fashion shows and live music combined with plenty of celebrity sightings.

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal at the 2009 Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open.

CAMPBELL’S HALL OF FAME TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS Site: The International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, Rhode Island Tour: ATP Web: www.tennisfame.com 2010 Dates: July 5 ‐ 11 If you haven’t been to Newport in the summer, definitely take the time.

The Hall of Fame is a magnificent grass‐court club located in middle of town. A short walk from most hotels, you can saunter through the front gates onto well kept lawn with surrounding club house. The coastal town is well known for its opulent mansions, owned by such families as the Rockefeller’s and Vanderbilt’s, as well as for the America’s Cup sail‐ ing competition. This is a great opportunity to view a world‐class grass‐ court event in a quaint setting without having to travel to the UK. The location is the summer destination for the northeastern US with plenty of fun pubs and restaurants lining the coast. Fly into Boston or Provi‐ dence and take a short drive for an enjoyable vacation.

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MUTUA MADRILEÑA MADRID OPEN Site: Magic Box Tennis Venue, Madrid, Spain Tour: ATP Web: www.madrid‐open.com 2010 Dates: May 5 ‐ 16 Showcasing an impressive new state‐of‐the art stadium in Madrid, the city has what is called the “Magic Box Tennis Venue”.

The Mayor described it as “one of the best sporting facilities in the world which will definitively reinforce Madrid’s status as a great global tennis capital.” The Magic Box was broken in well with Nadal fighting off 8 match points against Djokovic in the longest 3 set match in history (over 4 hours) before getting a prel‐ ude in the final of what was to come from Federer at the French Open. If you like sangria, warm nights, and sunshine, this is a landing spot. matchpoint | SPRING/SUMMER 2010

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Site: Gstaad, Switzerland Tour: ATP Web: www.allianzsuisseopengstaad.com 2010 Dates: July 24 ‐ August 1 With one of the most eye‐catching backdrops of any ATP World Tour tournaments, the Allianz Suisse Open in Gstaad is situated in southwestern Switzerland, near its border with France. Swiss hero Roger Federer was presented with a cow during a homecoming celebration in 2003. It is a place where the clay‐court specialists can avoid the bigger hitters on the hard‐court series before heading over to the US Open. But who can blame them – intimate atmosphere, chocolate sampling – all with the backdrop of the Swiss mountains.

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IF STOCKHOLM OPEN Site: Stockholm, Sweden Tour: ATP Web: www.ifstockholmopen.se/en 2010 Dates: October 18 ‐ 24 Most have been curious to go see Scandinavia. We all know it generally has great looking people, ice bars, and hot water springs. But did you know that it also has the oldest indoor tournament on the ATP Tour? This ATP event is hosted by a city built on 14 islands, connected by a total of 57 bridges! matchpoint | SPRING/SUMMER 2010

Site: Acapulco, Mexico Tour: ATP & WTA Web: www.abiertomextenis.com.

2011 Dates: February 21 ‐ 26 If you can’t quite make it to spring before getting some quality time in the sun, this combined men’s and women’s event could be the destination of choice. It’s just one direct flight to the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco to matches conveniently held at the Fairmont Acapulco Princess. It’s won the ATP Tour award for best in cat‐ egory and is a favourite among clay‐courters. The atmosphere is exceptional with the ability to stay in the same hotel as the players and simply walk across the grounds to the court each day. Perhaps strike up a conversation in the lobby with Venus about the latest Court Style.

ASIA COMMONWEALTH BANK TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS Site: Nusa Dua, Bali Tour: WTA Web: commbanktennis.com 2010 Dates: November 4 ‐ 7 This is the season‐ending tournament for the WTA Tour, and on top of that, it’s Bali! The event is played at the Grand Hyatt resort, so you just need to get there.

Why not participate in some of the same activities the players choose from, in‐ cluding cookery lessons, a fashion show, a temple ceremony, and sailing. It’s a small intimate venue (3000 seat centre court stadium!) with warm nights, exquisite cui‐ sine, and pristine beaches. Great way to extend your summer. m 9

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COACHING CONFERENCE September 25th, 2010 at the Richmond Country Club

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LOOK WHO’S PLAYING! GARRY VALK – FORMER HOCKEY PRO AND CURRENT HOCKEY ANALYST FOR ROGERS SPORTSNET – TALKS TENNIS

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Matchpoint: When did you first start playing tennis?

Garry Valk: “At seven or eight years of age…What I used to do is just hit a ball against the wall for hours. Just something to do.”

wife, Tanya Valk, added, “For girls it’s a sport where there’s a future that doesn’t stop after high school. It’s a lifetime sport. She can play it as an adult. She can play it as a senior. It’s a family sport and I enjoy it.”

MP: How did you get introduced to the sport?

GV: “I found a racket in the back alley, found some old balls and just figured it out. It was good for hockey, good for hand eye co‐ordination.”

MP: Does she play tournaments?

GV: “Yes, she is a ranked player for the under 12’s in BC.”

MP: How often do you play?

GV: “I play once a week against my wife ... it’s competitive!”

MP: Are there any similarities between hockey and tennis skills?

GV: “Eye, hand, footwork, balance … you have to always be ready to jump and explode to‐ wards the ball, and attack the puck or the ball.”

MP: You were know as a very fast skater in the NHL; do you have that kind of speed on the courts?

GV: “Yes, I can chase most balls down. I’m lucky.

I stayed pretty much injury free as far as major injuries to my legs, my knees, and my back.”

MP: Did you choose the sport of tennis for Alli (daughter) and if so, why?

GV: “My wife was pushing for it. I was hesitant.

I didn’t realize how fun it could be.” Garry’s

MP: What is more stressful, playing an overtime game in the Stanley Cup playoffs, being on Rogers Sportsnet with local legend Don Taylor, or being your daughter’s mixed doubles partner?

GV: “ [I am] my daughter’s mixed doubles partner [but] she did a good job calming me down. In overtime you’re trying to end it quickly but in tennis you have to be patient.”

MP: For years your family members were the ones watching you compete; is is harder being on the other side?

GV: “Tennis is the toughest sport to parent for – and I coach a high level of hockey as well – because [in tennis] they are out there by them‐ selves. They have to fend for themselves … in a match parents are pretty hard on their tennis kids so I think every tennis parent out there should not be allowed to say one word to their kid unless they are playing in tournaments themselves. That is why I decided to play in a

few tournaments, to understand it.”

MP: Being a former NHL player, do you ever give Alli advice on how to compete and handle the tough situations during a match? If so, what advice do you give her?

GV: “You have to be able to mentally see your‐ self in that position to be able to succeed…I cannot teach my daughter to swing a racket. I can’t teach her to serve. I can teach her to train because we can do it together, and I can teach her to be strong mentally.”

MP: If you could spend an hour on the courts with any professional player, who would it be?

GV: “Roger Federer because he makes it look so easy [with a wry smile he adds “Sharapova”].”

MP: You’re a stylish guy; whose clothing style do you prefer – Roger’s classic elegance or Rafa’s colourful trendy outfits?

GV:“I like Rafael’s … I’m not saying the player.

I like Roger as a player.” m Garry Valk was a former pro hockey player with the Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins. After his decade‐long career ended in the mid 90’s Valk pursued broadcasting and is currently providing colour commentary for Rogers Sportsnet.

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SUMMER SERIES MEN

Daniel Chu

Odlum Brown Summer Series begins Each year BC’s top players begin the battle through the Odlum Brown Summer Series (along with the EveryDay Champions Stanley Park Open) to ascend to BC’s top spot and cre‐ ate a legacy for their name. Plenty of talent will be on show in 2010 making for some of the best free sports entertainment that any community could desire. Whether it is catching a Thursday or Friday night match or taking in the semi‐ final Saturday or Championship for any open divisions of the Summer Series, anyone can bring down their family and friends and behold some big league shot‐making and perhaps ab‐ sorb some of the patterns to take into your own game. Free parking, BBQ’s, and close up views await at the intimate host seasonal clubs.

THE CONTENDERS:

Gergana Boncheva

Graeme Kassautzki

*Look for these players on the final weekend Henry Choi (Vancouver Lawn): Ranked in Canada’s top eight players, Henry has consistently held either the BC No. 1 or No. 2 spot consistently over the past four years. He is a former No. 1 player for Indiana State University. Henry’s brings his all‐around game style to the table challenging the rest of the field to hit him off the court. So far, few have been to do it.

Daniel Chu (Jericho TC): Currently top 10 na‐ tionally, this lefty has been the main challenger of the BC No. 1 spot. Currently he is playing on the professional world futures and challenger cir‐ cuits. He is a former multiple national junior champion and No. 1 singles player for the Uni‐ versity of Washington Huskies. Daniel has an at‐ tacking game and throws some serve and volley in, daring the opposition to pass him or else go down quickly.

Katerina Boiko

Nick Coutts (Cedar Hill Recreation Center): Athletic, in‐your‐face and always entertaining, Nick lives with his kick serve and net game. Part of the infamous island doubles tandem with Patrick Flint, he is also a former No. 1 for the University of Utah. Nick is rough match‐up for any of the top players if he is on.

George Jecminek (Peoples Courts Academy): In the national top 25, his game is growing while he gains experience. He is tall with hard slap groundies off both wings. He has beaten all the 14

top players, now just has to put it all together through the season. Will 2010 be a break‐ through year for George?

Jeremy Salvo (Jericho TC): The former #1 player for the University of Texas‐Pan American, he is always dangerous with more big shot‐mak‐ ing talent that the rest of the field. While con‐ sistency over a long match is the key to his success, his can opening lefty serve wide gives him enough freebee points to take risks on throughout the match.

Patrick Flint (Cedar Hill Recreation Cen‐ ter): The Island Bomber has been playing bet‐ ter ball each year. If serve is popping, bring your helmet and get ready to scrap it out in a tiebreaker. The former No. 1 player for the Uni‐ versity of Hartford will enjoy the faster courts that some of the clubs and Stanley Park have.

THE WILDCARDS: *Players who could change the scene at the top Philip Bester (Hollyburn): Ranked nationally in the top five and playing professionally, Phil came within one lucky passing shot of taking out world top 30 Marcos Baghdatis at the $175k Odlum Brown VanOpen last summer. Philip has returned to Vancouver after years at the IMG Bollettieri Academy in Florida. Still young in his pro career the former world top 10 junior’s focus is clearly on the ATP Tour, but you never know if he drops in for an event to pick some matches and spending money.

Vasek Pospisil (Vancouver Lawn/Jericho TC): Also ranked top six nationally, Vasek is on route to a solid professionally career and likely the heir to taking over Canada’s all important go‐to doubles spot on the Davis Cup team. He is taller and stronger and racking up titles on the ITF world futures circuit. Likely not around until the VanOpen, but if he stops by, then pen him in for the finals.

IN THE MIX: *Count them in to create a problem for the con‐ tenders Nikolai Haessig (Jr. National Team): An‐ other lefty, he is ranked in the ITF Junior world top 80. Travelling internationally with the Canadian National Junior Team, he may stop in from his travels. matchpoint | SPRING/SUMMER 2010

PREVIEW Graeme Kassautzki (Jericho TC): Graeme has held the BC No. 1 spot before and was recently the No. 1 player for the University of New Mex‐ ico. Last summer Graeme spent time in Europe, highlighted by making it to the quarter‐finals on the red‐clay at the World University Games in Serbia. If Graeme comes back home, it changes the entire race.

Justin Kates (Hollyburn): The former Western Michigan University Bronco is always a tough out. He doesn’t miss so challengers will need to be fit to play.

Kamil Pajkowksi (Burnaby TC): Back from University of New Mexico and from competing on the world Futures and Challenger Circuits, Kamil would be a fourth lefty serve and volleyer in the mix of competitors. He has a lot of inter‐ national experience that he brings to the table.

Carl Ho: The current University of New Mexico #1 player, Carl is steady and still growing in ex‐ perience and strength. Could likely be a future #1 BC player, so we will have to see if 2010 is a year he is able to impose his game on the veterans.

BATTLE FOR SUMMER SUPREMACY

in exhausting heat over a three hour battle with University of Michigan player Tania Mahtani.

She is back in BC prepping for a 2011 NCAA uni‐ versity career.

Katerina Boiko (Hazelmere): Full pace off both sides, fiery, showcasing more fist pumps than Nadal in five set clay‐court battle. Will be in the final each weekend until the field can manage her pace.

Monica Neveklovska (North Shore Winter Club): Finishing up a successful NCAA career at SMU in Dallas, Texas this national top 25 player has enough all‐around game to negotiate her way through opponents. With a picture perfect one‐handed backhanded, her experience will provide her the opportunity to be No. 1 in BC.

Jeremy Salvo Kristina Blajkevitch

WILDCARD: Stefi Gjine (Grant Connell Tennis Centre): Back from college play, she has both professional challenger circuit and top‐tier NCAA experi‐ ence. A former national junior champion, she has the game variety and knowledge to beat any‐ one in the field. If game‐ready, Gjine can be at least a finalist each week.

Nick Coutts

LADIES In contrast to the men’s field of experienced pro’s on tour, veterans, and NCAA Division 1 University players, the ladies field is full of young and feisty competitors battling to see if they can make their way toward NCAA and pro‐ fessional play.

CONTENDERS: With Rebecca Marino ranked in the WTA world top 150 and playing in Grand Slam qualifying, we likely won’t see her back in town until the $175k Odlum Brown VanOpen. With the towering 6’2”ft. 19 year‐old on tour year‐round, the door is open. National top 20 player and a major con‐ tender over the past two years, Sinziana Chis, has been competing for Cornell University in NCAA play, is staying close to the New York campus for summer time.

Kristina Blajkevitch (Jericho TC): In 2009 Khristina was travelling internationally with the Canadian National Junior Team and capped off the summer by winning her first women’s title at the EveryDay Champions Stanley Park Open matchpoint | SPRING/SUMMER 2010

Trudie Du Toit (Great West Fitness & Ten‐ nis): Playing in the upper line‐up for the Uni‐ versity of Oregon, she hits as big or bigger than the rest. She was sidelined with injury last sum‐ mer from collegiate play. She has the ability to beat the field.

IN THE MIX: Tracy Dong (Sportstown): Tracy has been travelling for ITF Junior World Ranking events in Asia, but could be back in town to go after some titles. As she has matured, we can see if in‐ ternational match play has given her the well rounded tools to make the grab for a title.

Trudie Du Toit

Gergana Boncheva (North Shore Winter Club): Also on the road for ITF events, she has the athletic ability to be a factor. If she can grind her way through tougher semi‐final match‐ups, she could become a factor.

Kelly McNabney (Vancouver Lawn): Her bal‐ anced movement and tenacity combined with her already strong athletic ability will keep her in the mix of all events. m 15

TECHNOLOGY

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Street Tennis soon to hit driveways and backyards

Coming soon to a neighborhood near you will be forehands on fresh cut lawns, backyard backhands, and court cul‐de‐sacs.

Everyone has seen street hockey that has been so successful over the years with their made‐for‐driveway kits, and now Street Tennis arrives from a Canadian company bringing the game to the masses.

The ready‐to‐go equipment is great for parents teaching the game to young kids giving a valuable tool to develop early phys‐ ical literacy skills. A wonderful game for family fun time or adults looking for some backyard BBQ party games with their friends. Street Tennis is easily set‐up in minutes and simple to store and move around locations.

The included balls are made of dense foam, easing worry of injury and damaged walls. Everyone can be successful with the lightweight balls and smaller rackets. Any flat surface will do, driveways, parking garages, backyard lawns, large basements, and parking lots all work. www.streettennis.com m

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COURT STYLE TENNIS FASHION >>By Dianne Bankay

FASHION@

YOUR FINGERTIPS Isn’t technology grand? GPS has eliminated the need to ever ask for directions. You can take a photo on your cell phone and send it anywhere in the world. And if your husband is anything like mine, he can watch Rick Rypien (Vancouver Canucks) fights over and over on YouTube from the comfort of his living room — further proof of just how far we’ve come as a civilization.

Another perk of technology is the ability to shop around the world; this tackles the two biggest complaints I hear about shopping for tennis clothes: “They never have my size,” and, “I can’t get that because three other people I know have the same outfit”. Shopping online is the answer – it provides endless options and is far, far easier than hitting a second serve under pressure. Restraint is essential, though. Serena Williams once complained of “having a problem” with online shopping. No one is entirely safe. m

Men

Boris Becker Tennis In 2007, this Tennis Hall of Famer launched his own clothing line. Admittedly I can’t imagine the German star sketching designs and sorting through fabric swatches, but I can imagine men flocking to his classic tennis wear. Once again, Becker has served up an ace. BorisBecker.com

Lacoste Sergio Tacchini The Italian line is hip again, with an updated look marked by cool, colourful and ultra stylish tennis clothes. Definitely worth an internet stop. Sergiotacchini.com

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The Croc is a can’t miss. The French designers make men trendy and sophisticated without looking like they’re trying. Andy Roddick always looks great — most tanned, attractive, multi-millionaire athletes do! — but getting the clothes never hurt. Lacoste.com matchpoint | SPRING/SUMMER 2010

>> TENNIS FASHION COURT STYLE

Women

Stella McCartney for Adidas This Londoner just gets women. Stella knows we like to look pretty – all of the time. And competing on the tennis court is no exception. If her clothes are good enough for Danish beauty and US Open finalist Caroline Wozniaki, what are you waiting for? Adidas.com

K-Swiss K-Swiss has been producing great tennis product of late, really breathable (hence, less sweat marks). Made of ultracel, tactel, spandex or a combination makes it feel really light-weight and the strategically placed mesh allows for increased breathability.

Just ask Alona Bondarenko.K-swiss.com

Yonex When I hear the name Yonex, I instantly think racquets, not clothes.

But the Japanese company does put out some fashionable pieces — worth a double click. The standout dress looked amazing on Russia’s Elena Dementieva at this year’s Australian Open. Yonex.com

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COURT STYLE TENNIS FASHION >>By Dianne Bankay

AN INSIDE OUT

WINNER

It’s the classic case of necessity being the mother of invention. After having children, Burnaby-born Jill LaCorte took up tennis to stay in shape.

She soon found herself disappointed with the lack of stylish tennis bags on the market and decided to put her education from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising to good use. The final product: LaCorte’s designer tennis bags which have now been featured in Vogue, Life & Style Magazine, Tennis Magazine, and Inside Tennis.

After meeting with Jill LaCorte at this year’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, there was no mistaking her passion for all things tennis.

As we chatted and perused the LaCorte Bags at the display booth it was clear no detail was overlooked in their design, from the specially crafted hardware to the fine grain leather and top-notch fabrics. Indeed, the quality and attention to detail stand out. And don’t worry, the LaCorte Bags offer plenty of room for your racquet(s), tennis balls, warm up hoodie, water bottle, keys, wallet, phone, et cetera; functional and fashionable, you won’t need to de-clutter to enjoy these bags.

Whether strolling onto court for your next match, meeting your girlfriends for lunch, or using it as your travel bag on your next getaway, you’ll feel stylish sporting your LaCorte tennis bag in any situation.

Now that’s versatility. m

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NEW PRODUCT >>

GET A FOOT AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION Local company launches what could be the next big product Excelling on court means having excellent agility and dynamic bal‐ ance. Changing direction and po‐ sition of the body quickly and effectively while under control, especially in side‐to‐side direc‐ tions is agility. Dynamic balance is the ability to maintain balance while the body is in motion. Dy‐ namic balance is critical for per‐ formance in tennis and reduces the risk of ankle sprains which ac‐ count for about 75% of all injuries in tennis.

The Ankle Foot MaXimizer (AFX) is a new BC designed prod‐

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An attractive function is that this mechanism is portable. You can put it in your bag and bring on the road with you during business trips or vacation. It is lightweight and can be easily stored in your dresser drawers or office cabinet. m

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HEALTH & WELLNESS >> By Dhana Musil

DON’T MISS A MINUTE

BEST YOGA POSES TO PREP FOR LEAGUE SEASON With the weather warming and a new tennis season up‐ coming, many players find themselves unprepared to hit the courts. Whether or not we will admit it, it’s time to start get‐ ting the body ready so that we won’t get sidelined before summer starts!

I come into contact with a myriad of people — as a cer‐ tified Iyengar Yoga instructor — of different physical con‐ ditions, ages, backgrounds and also sport related injuries.

As teachers we are highly trained, with many years of expe‐ rience in supporting and adjusting postures for each body using a variety of props such as bricks, bolsters, blankets and even rope walls! Any body can work in the poses — no

UTTHITA TRIKONASANA (EXTENDED TRIANGLE POSE) STRENGTHENS: Back muscles, ankles, and groin muscles BENEFITS: Improves the flexibil‐ ity of the spine, hips, groins, ham‐ strings, shoulders and chest. It alleviates backache, corrects alignment of the shoulders, and helps treat neck sprains.

• Stand with feet together, legs straight, arms at your side (Tadasana ‐ mountain pose).

• Step your feet far apart. Raise your arms shoulder level and parallel to the floor, lifting your chest. Turn your right foot so toes are facing forward, turn your left foot inwards.

• Look over your right foot. Press the right hand firmly onto a block, and press your left heel firmly into the floor. Raise your left arm towards the ceiling, and then turn your ribcage to the ceiling. Look up at your left hand.

• Breathe evenly and stay for about 30 seconds ‐1 minute. Try this pose with your back against a wall to feel perfect body alignment.

matter how stiff you may feel.

When it comes to tennis, which is heavily weighted on a player’s dominant side, the main areas of weakness and in‐ jury are the joints such as knees ankles, hips, shoulders, and wrists. The repetitive motion of the overhead serve, for ex‐ ample, definitely takes its toll on the rotator cuff.

The poses ignite your endorphins, stretch, and lengthen your muscles, getting you ready to play your best game in‐ jury‐free. Yoga relieves and reduces a multitude of physical ailments, but all of that is practically worthless without a fo‐ cussed mind on‐court. Practising yoga and its breathing techniques lays the groundwork for a balanced body and mind, which will result in razor sharp concentration. “Yogah Citta Vritti Nirodah” translated to “Yoga is the Cessation of Fluctuations in the Consciousness” is the cornerstone of yogic philosophy. Often it is the quieting of the “inner chat‐ ter” that makes all the difference in your game. Taking a few moments pre‐match for some yogic breathing and concen‐ tration exercises will definitely place you at an advantage against a non‐yoga practising opponent.

Here are five asanas that will enhance body evenness, stamina, flexibility, power, strength, joint mobility and spinal health for tennis players exploring yoga or yogis ex‐ ploring tennis. Either way the combination of yoga and ten‐ nis is a win‐win. Remember to breathe evenly and deeply through the nose when practicing yoga and to work your less dominant side more than your dominant side, until you find evenness in your body. m

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ARDHA CHANDRASANA (HALF MOON POSE) STRENGTHENS: Lumbar and sacral spine, helping to relieve backache.

BENEFITS: Stretches the groins, hamstrings calves, shoulders, chest, and spine. Improves circulation in the legs and feet, as well as balance and concentration.

• This balancing pose is best done against a wall with hand on a block for begin‐ ners to understand the alignment.

Begin in Extended Triangle Pose above.

• Bend the right knee, slide your block away from you, about 12in. in front of your right foot.

Bend deeply into the right leg, and shift your weight to the right foot, and distribute your weight on your right hand and leg equally.

• Raise your left leg up until the left foot is in line with the left hip. Extend your left heel firmly away from you, make sure that both legs are straight and firm by activating the upper thighs and pulling the kneecaps up.

• Extend your left arm towards the ceiling keeping your shoulder blades in line. Rotate your chest forward, aiming at spinning your lower rib cage to‐ ward the upper. Look straight ahead, breath evenly. Hold for 30 seconds.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS VIRABHADRASANA 2 (WARRIOR POSTURE 2) STRENGTHENS: legs and ankles, improves stamina.

BENEFITS: reduces stiffness in the neck and shoul‐ ders while stretching the chest, lungs, and groins.

Aids in reducing carpal tunnel syndrome, flat feet and sciatica.

• Stand in Tadasana. Step or jump your feet far apart. Raise your arms parallel to the floor and reach them out to the side shoulder blades wide, palms down.

• Turn your left foot in slightly and your right to face forward. Firm your thighs and turn your right thigh outward so that the center of the knee cap is in line with the center of the ankle. Exhale and bend your right knee over your ankle, so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor. If possible, bring the right thigh parallel to the floor. Anchor this movement by firming the left leg and press‐ ing the outer left heel firmly to the floor.

• Don’t lean the torso over the right thigh: keep the sides of the torso equally long and the shoulders directly over the pelvis. Press the tailbone for‐ wards. Turn the head to the right and look over your fingers. Stay for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

GARUDASANA (EAGLE POSE) STRENGTHENS: Legs, an‐ kles, calves, shoulders, and upper back.

BENEFITS: It improves con‐ centration and balance.

• This is a 2‐part pose in‐ volving the legs and arms; they can be practiced sep‐ arately or together. The picture shows only the arms portion of the pose.

• Legs: Pretend you are sit‐ ting on a chair. Cross the right thigh over the left; as you straighten your torso, see if you can wrap your right foot around your left calf muscle and press your left foot firmly to the ground for stability.

• Arms: Hold them straight out in front of you with palms facing each other. Cross the left over the right above the elbow, bend the arms, draw the hands towards one another like windshield wipers, and place the palms together with thumbs facing your forehead. On inhalation lift the elbows to‐ wards your nose, and on exhalation widen the shoulder blades and press the arms forward, away from you.

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MARICHIYASANA STRENGTHENS: Back muscles and the spine.

BENEFITS: This seated twist massages the abdominals, stretches the shoulders, stimu‐ lates the brain and helps relieve mild backache and hip pain.

• Sit on height (here a wooden block is used). Stretch the legs straight out in front of you in Dandasana. Bend the right leg and bring the foot as close to the body as you can.

• Stretch your left leg out, hold on to your right shin bone and sit tall to lengthen the spine.

• Now place your right hand on the floor beside you or on a block if you can’t reach, stretch the left arm up towards the ceiling, and turn your torso to the right. Firmly press your outer left shoul‐ der/upper arm against the bent right knee and use as a fulcrum from which to turn the torso further to the right.

• Widen the chest and rise through the spine. Lengthen upward on inhalation and twist on exhalation. Look over the right shoulder.

Hold for 30 seconds to 1 min.

Dhana Musil is a certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor and nutritionist. She owns and operates “Little Feet Kids Yoga” and teaches a variety of classes to adults and children all over the Lower Mainland. Visit her at www.Dhana.ca for complete schedule information. Learn about yoga and health on her blog, www.Dhana.ca/blog.

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Hilton Worldwide Managing Director of Sales for Canada, Mexico, and International pictured with Tennis BC CEO Ryan Clark.

wo international industry leaders have partnered to become corporate partners with Tennis BC. Hilton Worldwide (Canada) and Adidas are uniting with the provincial association to help us continue to deliver quality programs and events province-wide. “We are extremely proud to have two renowned brands such as Hilton and Adidas join us in moving into this new decade. Top companies such as these have numerous options when looking at partners, and we are humbled and excited to be included in their strategic marketing plans. Including them with other leaders such as Rogers and Wilson gives us further confidence moving into the future,” notes Ryan Clark, CEO of Tennis BC. Hilton Brands also include Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Embassy Suites, Double Tree, and Hampton Suites. Tennis BC member rates will be posted on tennisbc.org and can be received simply by mentioning Tennis BC as the code for any of the properties in Canada. Adidas is well known as the leader in sport apparel and fashion both on and off the court.

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WHERE’S THE LINE? MATCHPOINT PHOTO CONTEST

WINTER 2010 WINNER “SO THIS IS ‘HITTING THE WALL’! NOW I GET IT!” – Paul Pallot, Vancouver

RUNNER UP: “Is it just me, or does that net seem high to you too?”

– David Surette, Vancouver

WINNER FALL 2009 “Please Serena, don’t do it. It wasn’t me that called a foot fault!”

– David Stokes, West Vancouver Congratulations to our winners and thank‐you to all participants for their submissions.

TENNIS BC’S

NAME THAT CAPTION CONTEST MatchPoint readers can send in their suggestions for the caption for this month’s photo. Winners take home great Wilson tennis prizes.

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Winners must be a member of Tennis BC. All captions should be suitable for print.

In the event that the same caption is sent by multiple entries, the winner will be determined by a random draw.

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SHOE REVIEW >>By Phil Moore shoe should wrap up the sidewalls of the upper at the ball of the foot to help keep you from sliding off the sole plate when stopping and moving laterally (cupsoling).

DURABILITY:

THE ANATOMY OF A

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TENNIS SHOE

ennis shoes are unique animals and are on the opposite end of the gene pool spec‐ trum from running shoes.

The designs are as differ‐ ent as the sports they are made for.

First consider the indi‐ viduals who are running.

They require more cush‐ ioning (generally more in the heel than the forefoot), and foot support consis‐ tent with the amount of pronation they produce during mid stance. During the running gait the foot is airborne for a split second before coming down with up to four times body weight. The activity is very linear, involving limited side to side activity (other than trail running).

Tennis, on the other hand, involves more scampering and less high impact heel‐toe running. Stopping, starting, and breaking side to side during a match means that lat‐ eral support is critical for both performance and injury prevention!

Thus the design mandate for the tennis shoe is clear: Keep the foot encased in a firm upper; Wrap the foot in a shell of firm ma‐ terial (cupsole) to keep the foot from spilling off the side of the shoe when mov‐ ing laterally Keep the foot close to the

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Especially important for the toe dragger who often blows out the bottom of the shoe, Right handed players typically wear out the inside right toe during the serve and the forehand. Good aggressive weight transfer on both fore and backhand stokes will mean equally tough wear on both toe areas. Six month wear guarantees will assure you a replacement pair if needed, providing bet‐ ter value over the season.

CUSHIONING:

Though typically associated with running shoes, cushioning still has a place in tennis shoe design. Because one is often caught in a full‐out run, pounding the pavement while chasing that elusive cross‐court, or sprinting to get to a good drop shot, impact forces can be high for short durations during a game.

As well, some high arched feet that do not absorb shock well will need added cushion‐ ing and heel elevation for proper protection against a myriad of impact related injuries.

Look for Air, Gel, N‐ergy inserts, etc. to help ensure longer term shock attenuation.

LIGHT WEIGHT SHOES AND COOL COLOURS: ground so that it is functionally stable yet mobile; Finally, because the court surface is usually abrasive and the shoe is scuffing during play, the outsole must be made of firm, traction conscious material. All of this comes together in a lightweight, good fitting shoe with a wear guarantee.

Here are some features that help to achieve these important design criteria:

LATERAL SUPPORT: This is the most important aspect of a good tennis shoe. The upper material should be leather, not mesh like a running shoe.

Overlays or strapping at the critical sup‐ port/stress areas, like the instep and ball of the foot, is a necessity. The midsole of the

These are usually important to you the con‐ sumer, but should come a distant second to a snug supportive fit and great lateral sup‐ port. Mesh insets in the upper will help for both breathability and weight reduction, but should not dominate the upper material.

Try this. Shop for tennis shoes with your eyes closed. Pick the one that feels like its part of your foot, supportive in the arch, en‐ casing you like a good tape job.

A tennis shoe chosen with these criteria in mind will make you quicker on the ball, lighter on your feet and off the injured re‐ serve list. m Phil Moore (BA‐BPHE Queens) is the Co‐ Owner LadySport Ltd.

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2010 ROGERS ROOKIE TOUR SCHEDULE

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oin us this summer for an opportunity your child won’t soon forget. Rix Presents Rogers Rookie Tour offers a round robin, non‐elimination tournament that encourages jun‐ ior players to participate successfully in the sport of tennis. See our website for more details on the tour, and to download a copy of the tournament entry form.

Events: U10, U12, U14 boys and girls. You must submit a separate entry form for each tournament. Mail or drop off your entry at the addresses listed below or phone the club to ask if fax entries with credit card are accepted.

May 1 Great West Fitness – Abbotsford PO Box 13, Stn. Main, 2550 Yale Court, Abbotsford V2S 4N7 Contact: Adrian Oziewicz 604 854-3284 Register online at www.karelo/

July 10 Douglas Park Community Centre – Vancouver Heather Park Courts 801 West 22nd Avenue, Vancouver V5Z 1Z8 Contact: Darilyn Dennis 604 257-8130

May 22 Whistler Racquet Club – Whistler 4500 Northlands Blvd., Whistler V0N 1B4 Contact: Kirk Paterson 604 932-1991

July 10 Prince George Tennis Club – Prince George 2833 Recreation Road PO Box 2673 Stn. B V2N 4T5 Contact: Patty Van Hage 250 564-5683

June 13 Lakeshore Racquets Club – Summerland 13607 Lakeshore Drive, Summerland Mail to: 14812 Downton Ave, Summerland B.C. V0H 1Z1 Contact: Doug Holmes 250-494-0437 dougholmes@shaw.ca June 19 Penticton Yacht & Tennis Club – Penticton 675 Marina Way, Penticton, V2A 1H5 Contact: Robert Bettauer 250 486-3201 *Event also offers U8 Progressive ½ Court tennis June 19 Lakeview Heights Tennis Club – West Kelowna Anders Road Mail to: 3127 Topham Rd, West Kelowna, BC, V1Z 3N2 Contact: Rosie Schaich 250 769-6641 rosie_joe@shaw.ca June 26-27 Grant Connell Tennis Centre – North Vancouver 280 Lloyd Avenue, North Vancouver V7P 3H3 Contact: Wayne Elderton 604 983-6483 *Event also offers U8 Progressive ½ Court tennis Call to register with course code Boys/Girls U8 division: Course Code: 239735 Boys/Girls U10 division: Course Code: 239734 Boys U12: Course Code: 239736 Girls U12: Course Code: 239737

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July 10 Marshall Fields – Vernon 6891 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon, V1Z 2X2 Mail to: #7, 5886 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon, BC V1H 1S1 Contact: Derek Gouchee 250 558-5694 July 10 Mt. Mac Courts – Whitehorse Sumanik Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon Mail to: 4 Kluhini Cres., Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3P3 Contact: Stacy Lewis 867-393-2621 tennisyukon@mac.com July 11 Burnaby Tennis Club – Burnaby 3890 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby V5B 4V8 Contact: Glenn Richards 604 291-0916 glennrichardstennis@hotmail.com July 17 Tsawwassen Tennis Club – Tsawwassen 286 English Bluff Road Mail to: PO Box 18045, 1215C 56 St. Delta V4L 2M4 Contact: July 18 Maple Ridge Tennis Club – Maple Ridge 11445 232nd Street, Maple Ridge Mail to: Unit 5 – 23151 Haney Bypass, V2X 0S5 Contact: Malcolm Lissone 604 467-0023 mapleridgetennis.com

July 22-23 Stanley Park – Vancouver Stanley Park Tennis Courts, Stanley Park Drive Mail to: #204- 210 West Broadway, Vancouver V5Y 3W2 Contact: Tennis BC 604 220-5812 *Event also offers U8 Progressive ½ Court tennis July 24 Kamloops Tennis Club – Kamloops 758 Front Street, Kamloops V2C 5L2 Contact: 250 372-1783 July 24 Portlock Park - Salt Spring Island Portlock Park Courts on Vesuvius Bay Rd. Mail to: M. Banman 111 Stewart Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2C4 Contact: Marianne Banman 250 537-5870 baselinetennis@telus.net *Event also offers U8 Progressive ½ Court tennis on Friday July 23 July 30-31 West Vancouver Tennis Club – West Vancouver 821 21st Street, West Vancouver V7V 4T3 Contact: Chris Stead 604 922-9722 August 4 Hollyburn Country Club – Vancouver Open – West Vancouver 950 Cross Creek Road, West Vancouver V7S 2S5 Contact: Steve Tseng 604 913-4523 tennistseng@gmail.com • www.hollyburn.org *Event also offers U8 Progressive ½ Court tennis August 8 Burnaby Tennis Club - Burnaby 3890 Kensington Ave., Burnaby V5B 4V8 Contact: Glenn Richards 604 291-0916 glennrichardstennis@hotmail.com August 11 Sunshine Hills Tennis Club – Delta 10844 Cherry Lane, Delta V4E 3L8 Mail to: 11848 Woodlawn Court, Delta, BC V4E 3G6 Contact: Mary Bishop 604 590-1431

August 14 Nelson Tennis Club – Nelson 1123 West Richards Street, Nelson Mail to: Contact: August 21 KitsFest - Kitsilano Kitsilano Tennis Courts – corner of Arbutus and Point Grey Road Mail to: Mail to: #204- 210 West Broadway, Vancouver V5Y 3W2 Contact: Tennis BC 604 220-5812 August 21 Fraser Heights Park – Surrey 10588 160 Street Mail to: Fleetwood Community Centre 15996 - 84th Ave., Surrey V4N 0N1 Contact: Gurneet Dhanoa 604 501-5036 GKDhanoa@surrey.ca August 21 Kamloops Tennis Club – Kamloops 758 Front Street, Kamloops V2C 5L2 Contact: 250 372-1783 September 19 People’s Courts Tennis Academy – Coquitlam 1650 Foster Avenue, Coquitlam V3H 7X1 Register online www.peoplescourts.com Contact: Shayan Mirhoessini 604 220-9337 events@peoplescourts.com *Event also offers U8 Progressive ½ Court tennis September 25-26 Steve Nash Sports Club – Richmond 150-10251 St, Edwards Drive Richmond, V6X 2M9 Contact: Bethany Yurkiw 604 273-5213 byurkiw@stevenashsportsclub.com www.stevenashsportsclub.com *Event also offers U8 Progressive ½ Court tennis

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TOP 5 JUNIOR PLAYERS

WOMEN

MEN

RANKINGS

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PLAYER

CLUB

NIKOLAI HAESSIG

FILIP PELLWO

RATAN GILL U18

JUSTIN GUAY U18

RIAAN DU TOIT

UPDATES Nikolai is one of the top players in Canada and is starting to prove himself as one of the top international juniors.

This is his last year of juniors and he looks forward to transitioning into professional tennis next year.

U18

U16

NTRP

National Training Centre – Montreal

Peliwo is currently ranked 192 in the ITF circuit and top 4 nationally in U18.

His goal this year is to make it into the top 50 ITF, so that he can play the main draw of the US Open Juniors, and get his 1st ATP points.

In addition to playing junior and men’s open tournaments, he complements his competitive schedule by regularly playing PNW USTA tournaments.

He looks forward to earning a tennis scholarship to a university in the USA. Although he has had a demanding schedule since 2008, Justin has successfully combined a full-time school and junior career, playing provincially, nationally, and internationally on the ITF circuit. He is currently considering a number of US colleges with the hopes of playing NCAA tennis.

He is preparing for upcoming PNW, provincial, and BC Men’s Open tournaments.

U16

KHRISTINA BLAJKEVITCH U18

KATERINA BOIKO

Currently on a break from tournaments until the summer because of school, Khristina is looking to sign with a US university on a tennis scholarship by the fall of 2010.

Competing internationally on the ITF World Junior circuit.

U16

DARYL THOMPSON U18

TRACY DONG U16

GERGANA BONCHEVA U18

Daryl graduated from Lord Byng Secondary School two years early and is completing her second year on a scholarship at Presbyterian College in South Carolina. She is on their NCAA Div 1 tennis team.

Currently training in Vietnam and regularly competing in international ITF World Junior circuit events. Plans to play several local junior and open events before resuming her international schedule.

Gergana trains at the Weil Tennis Academy in California. She is currently focussing on ITF World Junior circuit events. She is looking forward to the Canadian Outdoor Nationals.

NTRP MEN’S OPEN SINGLES 1 Daniel Chu 439 2 Henry Choi 432 3 Nick Coutts 270 4 George Jecminek 257 5 Patrick Flint 225 6 Justin Kates 204 7 Graeme Kassautzki 198 8 David Chu 165 8 Jeremy Salvo 165 10 Nikolai Haessig 126 NTRP MEN’S 5.0 SINGLES 1 Sina Khoshroo 182 2 Bogdan Cojocariu 180 2 Riaan du Toit 180 4 Nadeem Kassam 135 4 Aaron Wong 135 6 Adam Guenter 132 6 Nick Coutts 132 6 Patrick Flint 132 9 Matis Jasicek 126 9 Nathan Rooney 126 NTRP MEN’S 4.5 SINGLES 1 Oliver Bellomi 400 2 Darren Mealing 396 3 Brian Lam 307 4 Tomy Reyes 288 4 Patrick Kerr 288 6 Stan Puskas 285 7 Shawn Lusignan 276 8 Javeed Kassam 270 9 Alfonso Napoletano 248 10 Christian Le 240 NTRP MEN’S 4.0 SINGLES 1 Kurt Jesson 570 2 Kai Huang 408 3 Daniel Louko 396 3 Ed Dolan 396 3 Franco Abbruzzese 396 6 Daniel Dziarmaga 348 7 Thomas Knight 345 7 Trung Do 345 9 Gino Cutri 322 10 Peter Acton 288 10 Socrates Bousbouras 288 NTRP MEN’S 3.5 SINGLES 1 Ivan Chang 616 2 Artour Goroupitch 522 3 William Lee 480 4 Ryan Wong 396 4 Bruce Biles 396 4 Karan Singh 396 7 Dale Nguyen 300 8 Keisuke Kai 288 8 Danny Dang 288 10 Stefan Larose 264 NTRP MEN’S 3.0 SINGLES 1 Robert Gottfried 468 2 Ed Ultra 400 3 Nick Cooke 396 3 Karan Singh 396

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Tone Duncan Randy Bird Joe Massie Brian Bate Rodney Stuart Jim Decker

338 288 243 225 222 207

NTRP MEN’S 2.5 SINGLES 1 Ricardo Amar 288 2 John Geddes 198 3 Ami Boaz 126 3 Gary Rooprai 126 5 Matthew Kalinowski 72 5 Jorge Calderon 72 5 Daryl Kochan 72 5 Simon Phillips 72 9 Roger Kralj 36 9 Roger Gapur 36 9 Gregg Ashby 36 9 Marko Gasic 36 NTRP MEN’S OPEN DOUBLES 1 Jerry Turek 405 2 Daniel Jaworski 225 2 Kris Santoso 225 2 Henry Choi 225 5 Nick Coutts 198 5 Patrick Flint 198 7 Max Brown 192 8 Ravjot Dhatt 126 8 David Chu 126 8 Daniel Chu 126 8 Matis Jasicek 126 8 Jeremy Jay Salvo 126

NTRP WOMEN’S 4.5 SINGLES 1 Liliana Stoiu 271 2 Wendy Banham 258 3 Caitlin Buckley 198 4 Karen Beacom 135 4 Kateryna Filyus 135 6 Yumi Karlshoej 78 7 Andrea McDonald 72 7 Teofana Mihaila 72 7 Latonia Lam 72 7 Chelsea Stanimir 72 7 Carola Daffner 72 7 Colleen Ostlund 72

NTRP MEN’S 3.5 DOUBLES 1 Jonathan Kooy 345 2 Mehrdad Elyasi 288 3 Ashraf Elashi 270 4 Peter Figasinski 264 5 Bruce Choy 224 6 Ricky Nguyen 198 6 George Whitfield 198 6 Charles Friesen 198 6 Jon Wennevold 198 10 Raymond Sze 195

NTRP WOMEN’S 4.0 SINGLES 1 Elizabeth Dobie 225 1 Maria Del Negro 225 3 Deliana Matei 198 4 Chikako Irimagawa 158 5 Patricia Barton 150 6 Elizabeth Davis 135 7 Ou Zhang 126 7 Stacy Fung 126 9 Latonia Lam 120 10 Susie Bulat 113

NTRP MEN’S 3.0 DOUBLES 1 Peter Coppard 198 1 Dino Masson 198 3 Nelson Wong 126 3 Ben Ng 126 5 Jing Zhang 72 5 Chris Schimpl 72 5 Bryan Pan 72 5 Takato Kato 72 9 Ricardo Amar 45 9 Julio Gonzalez 45

NTRP MEN’S 5.0 DOUBLES 1 Nick Coutts 175 2 Neil Scantlebury 135 2 Nathan Rooney 135 4 Jerry Turek 126 5 Peter Davis 116 6 Kris Santoso 113 7 Rob Fuhrman 100 8 Jesse Evans 98 8 Goran Zovko 98 10 Ian Harvey 80

NTRP WOMEN’S OPEN SINGLES 1 Katerina Boiko 308 2 Khristina Blajkevitch 288 3 Monica Neveklovska 264 4 Alejandra Enderica 186 5 Kelly McNabney 146 6 Vivian Tsui 107 7 Tracy Dong 96 8 Kelsey Anonsen 90 9 Saroop Dhatt 83 10 Runjia Gan 75

NTRP MEN’S 4.5 DOUBLES 1 Neil Mactaggart 288 1 Patrick Kerr 288 3 Brian Lam 283 3 Pami Herar 283 5 Elmer Estacio 270 6 Steven Klees 252 6 Geoff Bourne 252 8 Gary Abramszyk 239 9 Bill Majercsik 215 10 Neil Wasylyshyn 165

NTRP WOMEN’S 5.0 SINGLES 1 Tracey Frank 126 2 Madison Shoemaker 84 2 Kari Gunton 84 4 Vivian Tsui 72 4 Harjit Gosal 72 4 Alexandra Sigouin 72 4 Harjit Kaur Gosal 72 4 Lily Wiebe 72 4 Liis Sober 72 10 Kelsey King 70

Daniel Chu Men’s Open #1

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NTRP MEN’S 4.0 DOUBLES 1 Javeed Kassam 288 2 Tejas Phaterpekar 255 3 Ken Wu 198 3 Fumihiro Watanabe 198 5 Pedwin Wong 126 5 Graham Whyte 126 5 Tony Rudner 126 5 Anthony Tai 126 5 Danny Dang 126 5 Wally Ly 126

Katerina Boiko Women’s Open #1

OliverBellomi Men’s 4.5 #1

NTRP WOMEN’S 3.5 SINGLES 1 Patricia Barton 345 2 Dragana Kosoric 250 3 Laurenne Emond 198 3 Kimberley Wong 198 3 Yoko Ishiguro 198 6 jenny alexander 173 7 Rosanna Ho 165 8 Vangie Johnson 156 9 Jane Qiao 146 10 Marilyn Mckenzie 126 NTRP WOMEN’S 3.0 SINGLES 1 Veronika Pronkova 288 2 Alicia Tsui 270 3 Milena Neveklovska 264 4 Rose Pennington 254 5 Rosanna Ho 198 5 Angelika Vassilieva 198 7 Julie Carlsten 135 8 Heidi Goertz 134 9 Ayako Yabe 126 10 Gudrun Anderson 97 NTRP WOMEN’S 2.5 SINGLES 1 Veronika Pronkova 288 2 Margaret Eiriz 198 3 Anett Pincus 126 3 Jessica Poitras 126 5 Cigdem Arkuran 72 5 Ute Buffotot 72 5 Linda Kurniawan 72 5 Mandy Gratton 72

Sina Khoshroo Men’s 5.0 #1

Tracy Frank Women’s 5.0 #1

9 9

Dyane Kirk Angela Haggman

36 36

NTRP WOMEN’S OPEN DOUBLES 1 Sinziana Chis 300 2 Monica Neveklovska 270 3 Wesley Bertsch 264 3 Andjela Stojkovic 264 5 Carolyn Goff 192 5 Geoff Bourne 192 7 Jack Calder 162 7 Mariko Takimura 162 9 Kelly McNabney 138 10 Todd King 132 10 Joanne Mui 132 NTRP WOMEN’S 5.0 DOUBLES 1 Monica Neveklovska 126 1 Katerina Boiko 126 3 Johane Mui 80 4 Petra Turek 72 4 Camila Prado 72 4 Laurence Millet 72 7 Flora Chin 48 7 Andjela Stojkovic 48 9 Sherry Buller 36 9 Sinziana Chis 36 9 Bronwyn Muirhead 36 9 Kelly McNabney 36 NTRP WOMEN’S 4.5 DOUBLES 1 Kyoko Yamada 218 2 Kira Draliuk 198 2 Cloudia Zhang 198 4 Colleen Shaw 170 5 Mia van der Kop 166 6 Terry Lake 135 6 Maki Soda 135 6 Kateryna Filyus 135 9 Chikako Irimagawa 126 10 Courtney Szto 113 10 Terry Hon 113 NTRP WOMEN’S 4.0 DOUBLES 1 Chikako Irimagawa 345 1 Kyoko Yamada 345 3 Katherine Kadler 198 3 Ou Zhang 198 5 Evelyn Gerard 126 5 Betty Chin 126 5 Lourdes Estacio 126 5 Beth Crisologo 126 5 Kimberley Davis 126 5 Elizabeth Davis 126 NTRP WOMEN’S 3.5 DOUBLES 1 Teiko Seki 270 2 Keiko Onishi 198 2 Lucie Belec 198

Liliana Stoiu Women’s 4.5 #1

Ivan Chang Men’s 3.5 #1

matchpoint | SPRING/SUMMER 2010

2 2 2 7 8 8 8 8 8 8

Carolyn Haley Kathleen Felicella Roselyn Kraft Rosemary Riley Terry Buckley Laurenne Emond Simone Silver Deborah Law Caroline Kusumoto Janet Henri

198 198 198 165 126 126 126 126 126 126

NTRP WOMEN’S 3.0 DOUBLES 1 Carla Byers 126 1 Alicia Tsui 126 3 Alex Buckley 72 3 Tracey Vieaux 72 5 Melanie Dutkiewicz 36 5 Michelle Radulescu 36 5 Regina Dirk 36 5 Pauline Sweet 36 9 Karen Cunningham 9 9 Judy Fong 9 9 Lily Ng 9 9 Sandra Todd 9 9 Brenda Maclean 9 9 Gayle Klein 9 9 Vaughan Williams 9 9 Nicole Sinclair 9 NTRP MIXED OPEN DOUBLES 1 Nick Coutts 288 1 Kelly McNabney 288 3 Kelsey Anonsen 198 3 Carolyn Goff 198 3 Geoff Bourne 198 6 Jerry Turek 126 6 Petra Turek 126 6 Sinziana Chis 126 6 Bill Majercsik 126 6 Sue Grandmaison 126 6 Jeremy Salvo 126 NTRP MIXED 5.0 DOUBLES 1 Matt Davis 84 1 Talena Lorren 84 3 Johane Mui 48 3 Mark Davies 48 5 Matthew Vaulkhard 24 5 Hector Cameron 24 5 Lucy Fairbotham 24 5 Kim Chamut 24 9 Min Pak 18 9 Ian Baxter 18 NTRP MIXED 4.5 DOUBLES 1 Caitlin Buckley 198 2 Max Brown 175 3 Javeed Kassam 165 3 Madison Shoemaker 165

Elizabeth Dobie Women’s 4.0 #1

Oliver Bellomi Men’s 4.5 #1

matchpoint | SPRING/SUMMER 2010

5 5 7 8 9 10 10 10 10 10

Todd Beechinor Petra Turek Nicoleta Ratiu Anne Lydon Janney Jia Collin Koo Nadeem Kassam Kyle Sartorius Tracy Dong Hilary Buckley

158 158 126 104 84 72 72 72 72 72

NTRP MIXED 4.0 DOUBLES 1 Matt Stone 288 1 Marina Alexander 288 3 Robert Gottfried 270 3 Camila Prado 270 5 Kristy Storey 173 6 Todd Quesnel 135 6 Kelly Taniguchi 135 6 Bethsaida Crisologo 135 9 Pedwin Wong 126 9 Daniel Louko 126 9 Mike Scholz 126 9 Kateryna Filyus 126 9 Anthea Poon 126 9 Carla Byers 126 NTRP MIXED 3.5 DOUBLES 1 Keisuke Kai 353 1 Ayako Yabe 353 3 Mark Choynowski 205 3 Sylvie Quenneville 205 5 Suko Tse 198 5 Bee Clemente 198 5 Dino Masson 198 8 Vangie Johnson 173 9 Marja-Liisa Oksanen 135 10 Frances Murphy 126 10 Marian Davidson 126 10 Graydon Botsford 126 10 Charles Friesen 126 10 Wolfgang Sollors 126

SENIOR MEN’S 35 SINGLES 1 Max Brown 2 Julien Heine 3 Stan Puskas 4 Geoff Bourne 5 Hannes Blum 6 Oscar Mandap 7 Franco Abbruzzese 8 Timothy Hopper 9 Josh Kalef 10 Ross Alderson

470 345 224 173 156 140 132 126 107 102

MEN’S 40 SINGLES 1 Joachim Nierfeld

504

Patricia Barton Women’s 3.5 #1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 10 10 10

Hannes Blum Greg Johnson Rory MacKay Mark Gilbert John Fung Michael Cassady Radomir Znamenak Peter Malone Paul Cowan Mark Harrison David Hutnyk

168 108 96 84 72 70 48 48 24 24 24

MEN’S 65 SINGLES 1 Eric Bojesen 2 John Hylton-Foster 3 Dave Rea 4 Mike McMaster 5 Peter Walsh 6 Gordon Clements 7 Mervin Watson 8 Jim O’Connell 9 Ralph Kaufmann 10 Warren Longpre 10 Michael Levitt

472 212 168 134 103 100 96 84 83 72 72

MEN’S 45 SINGLES 1 Stephen Kimoff 2 Robert Exell 3 Brian Lam 4 Art Hobbs 5 Patrick Macken 6 Ranjan McArthur 7 Yakov Cohen 8 Nick Brummelkamp 9 Alfonso Napoletano 10 Mark Gowans

504 272 220 205 198 170 165 130 96 85

MEN’S 70 SINGLES 1 Horst Dammholz 2 Chuck Underhill 3 Bruce Mann 4 William Davis 5 Herschel Hardin 6 Bob Seeley 7 John Grose 7 Amir Somji 9 Clive Jones 10 Frank Jarman

248 150 90 81 80 72 60 60 53 40

MEN’S 50 SINGLES 1 Bob Langford 2 Paul Shellard 3 Russ Hartley 4 Ted Moens 5 Hubert Sigouin 5 Joe Guiotto 7 Sherman Kwok 7 Mon Chin 9 Wally Ly 9 Byron Kidd

440 260 230 132 84 84 60 60 36 36

MEN’S 75 SINGLES 1 Gordon Verge 2 William Davis 3 Rudy Derton 4 George Smith 5 Les Bourne 6 David Block 7 Joseph Incantalupo 8 Brien Roy 9 Zdenek Smevkal 10 Robert Sunter

250 126 120 96 70 45 36 20 18 9

MEN’S 55 SINGLES 1 George Lea 2 Ken McBean 3 Steven Yesowick 4 Ian Stewart 5 John Harvey 6 Warren Lore 7 Ken Babcock 8 Al Lawry 9 Dave Pentland 10 Gavin Duclos

319 264 230 188 180 165 146 128 120 100

MEN’S 60 SINGLES 1 Bob Bardsley 2 Ken Dahl 3 Pat Dowling 4 George Shaw 4 George Lea 6 Dave Tooby 7 Ivan Bern 8 Gary Gilraine 9 Ralph Webster 10 Ralph Kaufmann

MEN’S 35 DOUBLES 1 Andy Freeman 2 Greg Johnson 3 Tony Macken 3 Patrick Macken 5 Nick Andrews 5 Mark Gilbert 7 Max Brown 7 Steven Yesowick 7 Paul Devine 7 John Meldrum 7 Adrian Oziewicz

168 148 126 126 96 96 72 72 72 72 72

264 168 152 108 108 105 100 96 90 84

MEN’S 40 DOUBLES 1 Stephen Kimoff 1 Joachim Nierfeld 3 Gary Abramszyk 3 Elmer Estacio 5 Chris Chan 5 Neil Kelly 7 Tibor Ribi

208 208 96 96 24 24 12

Ricardo Amar Men’s 2.5 #1

Peter Coppard Men’s 3.0 #1

Veronika Pronkova Women’s 3.0 and 2.0 #1

Karen Clarke Women’s 45 #1

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MEN’S 45 DOUBLES 1 Robert Exell 2 Tim Shoveller 3 Tony Macken 3 Patrick Macken 5 Dave Pentland 5 Paul Shellard 7 Neil Mactaggart 8 Mark Davies 8 Steven Yesowick 8 Paul Devine 8 Ed Bakker

224 200 168 168 126 126 75 72 72 72 72

MEN’S 50 DOUBLES 1 Bob Langford 2 John Picken 3 Paul Shellard 4 Steven Yesowick 4 Paul Devine 6 Dave Pentland 7 Erik Voute 7 Gary Lyons 7 Bruce McDonald 10 Hubert Sigouin 10 Ian Stewart 10 John Trotter 10 Mon Chin 10 Ben Moxon 10 Vincent Deslauriers

220 168 100 96 96 72 48 48 48 12 12 12 12 12 12

MEN’S 55 DOUBLES 1 Steven Yesowick 2 George Lea 3 Dave Pentland 3 Warren Lore 5 Kim Jensen 5 Ian Merkel 7 Ken McBean 7 Tom Kordyback 9 Art McCracken 9 Peter Thomas MEN’S 60 DOUBLES 1 Ken Dahl 1 John Mclennan 3 Peter Wilson 3 Allan Robinson 5 George Lea 6 Kim Jensen 6 Ian Merkel 8 Bob Bardsley 8 Don McCormick 10 Pat Dowling

168 168 165 165 155 112 112 96 96 95

MEN’S 65 DOUBLES 1 Eric Bojesen 2 Laszlo Orbay 3 Horst Dammholz 4 Anthony Mears

470 172 148 145

Bob Bardsley Men’s 65 #1

38

504 280 168 168 100 100 96 96 90 90

Eric Bojesen Men’s 65 #1

5 6 7 8 8 10

Allan Robinson Peter Wilson Allan Gale Mike McMaster Les Bourne David Goulding

MEN’S 70 DOUBLES 1 Art Reil 2 Horst Dammholz 3 Chuck Underhill 4 Howard Lowe 4 Amir Somji 6 Gordon Verge 6 Peter Wilson 8 Herbert Grubel 8 Mike Clark 10 Les Bourne 10 William Davis MEN’S 75 DOUBLES 1 Gordon Verge 2 S. Bunny Kent 3 Les Bourne 4 George Smith 4 Otto Bolzner 6 Marvin Storrow 6 Bent Ewald 8 Tony Hester 8 Brien Roy WOMEN’S 35 SINGLES 1 Margit Aardmaa 2 Shiera Stuart 3 Shelley Roxburgh 4 Kateryna Filyus 5 Andrea McDonald 6 Carol Lau 7 Angele Parker 8 Meghan McCrea 9 Johane Mui 9 Mia van der Kop 9 Jennifer Nichol WOMEN’S 40 SINGLES 1 Sharon Sauder 2 Anne Lydon 3 Shelley Roxburgh 4 Carol Lau 5 Kristina Lidster 6 Chikako Irimagawa 7 Donna Hutnyk 8 Colleen Shaw 9 Laurenne Emond 9 Sylvie Quenneville

Micheline Berry Women’s 55 #1

144 126 108 100 100 96

150 140 120 96 96 75 75 72 72 68 68

232 108 96 60 60 36 36 24 24

440 185 168 110 96 72 55 54 36 36 36

200 180 144 135 72 60 50 48 40 40

WOMEN’S 45 SINGLES 1

Karen Clarke

320

2

Cathy Brown

280

3

Meryl Ogden

215

4

Julie Reynolds

210

5

Cora Wills

203

6

Debbie Harit

135

7

Colleen Ostlund

133

8

Leslie Van Santen

132

9

Karen Beacom

116

10 Carolyn Goff

91

WOMEN’S 50 SINGLES 1

Cora Wills

305

2

Debbie Harit

144

3

Carol Pedlar

117

4

Susan Moxon

84

5

Eileen Clark

66

6

Joan Jones

50

7

Diane Hanna

48

7

Janet Landucci

48

9

Karen Cunningham

10 Donna Allaby

40 36

WOMEN’S 55 SINGLES 1

Micheline Berry

299

2

Eileen Clark

192

3

Glenys Wall

170

4

Blanche Cyr

120

5

Jandi Fraser

100

6

Paddy Mann

79

7

Jean Martin

75

8

Trish McLachlan

72

9

Suzanne Fong

64

10 Junica Lin

56

WOMEN’S 60 SINGLES 1

Eileen Clark

341

2

Jandi Fraser

211

3

Jean Martin

161

4

Bonnie Szekely

118

5

Marilyn Williams

93

6

Patricia McLachlan

70

7

Jennifer Ewing

68

8

Robin Lee Munroe

54

9

Maryam Majedi

9

Gaye Stone

48 48

WOMEN’S 65 SINGLES 1

Irene Hermann

200

2

Sue Fryer

155

3

Joy Conrad-Rice

81

4

Doreen Wild

75

5

Lou Watkins

64

Stephen Kimoff Men’s 45 #1

Steve Yesowick Men’s 55 #1

6 7 7 9 10 10

Ruth Neurotsos Penny Goldrick Dineka Vandeburgt Gillian Akins Ruth Neroutson Susan Fryer

48 45 45 42 36 36

WOMEN’S 70 SINGLES 1 Daphne Jennings 2 Elizabeth Fisher 3 Heather Kontaxopoulos 4 Lauris Talmey 5 Thelma Legge 6 Penny Goldrick

75 68 36 20 18 12

WOMEN’S 75 SINGLES 1 Elizabeth Fisher 2 Jacquie Rudd 3 Pauline Blann

72 24 12

WOMEN’S 35 DOUBLES 1 Margit Aardmaa 2 Petra Turek 2 Michelle Sing 4 Shelley Roxburgh 5 Anne Lydon 5 Rita Wan 7 Shiera Stuart 8 Terry Lake 8 Kateryna Filyus 10 Pamela Rosenbaum 10 Janice Holloway 10 Missy Scott 10 Heidi Daniel

312 245 245 220 126 126 96 84 84 72 72 72 72

WOMEN’S 40 DOUBLES 1 Shelley Roxburgh 2 Sharon Sauder 2 Christine Lindsay 4 Carol Lau 4 Carol Pedlar 6 Anne Davis 6 Karen Clarke 6 Mubina Allidina 6 Barbara Marrie-Black 6 Kristina Lidster

252 240 240 168 168 96 96 96 96 96

WOMEN’S 45 DOUBLES 1 Leslie Van Santen 2 Pamela Rosenbaum 3 Meryl Ogden 4 Susan Stone 5 Debbie Harit 5 Kathy Fox 7 Cora Wills 8 Karen Clarke 9 Katherine Kadler 10 Ou Zhang

252 212 200 198 180 180 165 144 135 126

Shelley Roxburgh Women’s 40 #1

BenjaminSigouin Boys U-12 #1

matchpoint | SPRING/SUMMER 2010

WOMEN’S 50 DOUBLES 1 Cora Wills 2 Janice Holloway 3 Pamela Rosenbaum 4 Jackie Brown 5 Eileen Clark 6 Lesley Bumby 7 Debbie Harit 8 Janice McClintock 8 Donna Allaby 8 Terry Lake 8 Diana Pallot 8 Janet Landucci

325 241 160 130 100 96 72 48 48 48 48 48

WOMEN’S 55 DOUBLES 1 Janice Holloway 2 Pamela Rosenbaum 3 Valeska Campbell 4 Colleen Johnson 5 Jackie Brown 6 Janice Clark 7 Micheline Berry 8 Judy Jones 9 Eileen Clark 10 Glenys Wall 10 Paddy Mann

442 424 150 133 130 126 100 96 80 76 76

WOMEN’S 60 DOUBLES 1 Patricia McLachlan 2 Jandi Fraser 3 Irene Hermann 4 Eileen Clark 5 Trish McLachlan 6 Jean Martin 7 Paula Brocklebank 7 Kyoko Kimura 9 Jean Wilmshurst 9 Wendy Campbell 9 Bonnie Szekely 9 Sheila Anning WOMEN’S 65 DOUBLES 1 Sue Fryer 2 Gillian Akins 3 Bonnie Szekely 4 Joy Conrad-Rice 5 Dineka Vandeburgt 6 Daphne Jennings 7 Lou Watkins 8 Bernice Hayibor 9 Francesca Azim 10 Ruth Neurotsos 10 Sharon Ireland

148 130 108 97 78 65 64 54 50 48 48

Karlene Heinke Heather Hill Ruth Neroutsos

135 135 72 72 36 36 12 12 9 9 9 9

MIXED 45 DOUBLES 1 Kerry Chan 2 Izzie McGrath 3 Rita Hobbs 4 Art Hobbs 5 Bill Majercsik 5 Donna Folster 5 Sue Grandmaison 5 Al Folster 5 Wendy Thurlborn 5 Mike Dewynter

126 115 72 70 36 36 36 36 36 36

MIXED 55 DOUBLES 1 Liese Ritchie 1 Peter Thomas 3 Erica Ross 3 Colin Ross 5 Dave Pentland 5 Nancy Hancock 5 Elaine Baxter 5 Alan Kotila 9 Roger Skillings 9 Barb Skillings

198 198 126 126 72 72 72 72 48 48

MIXED 70 DOUBLES 1 Carolyn Goff 1 Geoff Bourne 3 Neil Mactaggart 3 Tara Mactaggart 5 Margaret Howard 5 Kerry Chan 7 Angele Parker 7 Neil Parker

81 81 45 45 27 27 18 18

105 72 54 24 24 18

Peliwo Filip Boys U-16 #1

Haessig Nikolai Boys U-18 #1

matchpoint | SPRING/SUMMER 2010

18 12 12

MIXED 35 DOUBLES 1 Carolyn Goff 1 Geoff Bourne 3 Collin Koo 3 Carol Lau 5 Joanne Westwood 5 John McNeeley 7 Alan Osborne 7 Joanne Mui 9 Kathleen Quo Vadis 9 Daren Sevenko 9 Mike Kerr 9 Julie Nodge

MIXED 75 DOUBLES 1 Collin Koo 1 Anne Lydon 3 Peter Acton 3 Betty Chin 5 Pedwin Wong 5 Kateryna Filyus 7 Neil Mactaggart 7 Tara Mactaggart

WOMEN’S 70 DOUBLES 1 Ann Oakey 2 Shirley Smith 3 Thelma Legge 4 Penny Goldrick 4 Elizabeth Fisher 6 Daphne Jennings

Tim Portnov Boys U-14 #1

252 228 210 126 120 112 100 100 75 75 75 75

6 8 8

81 81 45 45 27 27 18 18

Johanson Rosie Girls U-12 #1

JUNIOR

9 Kozulin Noa 10 Erdevicki Nina

1203 1198

BOYS U-12 1 Sigouin Benjamin 2 Korkh Max 3 Zhao Larry 4 Phaterpekar Neel 5 Chiu Aaron 6 Gouneili Sam 7 Davies Isaac 8 Karp Jack 9 Brink Ian 10 Wong Jason

1807 1446 1438 1422 1368 1356 1325 1286 1262 1243

BOYS U-14 1 Portnov Tim 2 Raw Daniel 3 Sigouin Benjamin 4 Phaterpekar Tejas 5 Nguyen Mark 6 Chiu Adrian 7 Fought Eric 8 Hoole Austin 9 Kryvchun Kyryll 10 Ho Gary

GIRLS U-14 1 Prokopuik Alexis 2 Gan Runjia 3 Ladhani Arisha 4 Erdevicki Ivana 5 Fung Stacey 6 Campbell Mackenzie 7 Johanson Rosie 8 Fong Rachel 9 Gu Andrea 10 Crawford Luna

2110 1887 1883 1785 1692 1646 1596 1458 1393 1358

1986 1874 1807 1768 1724 1676 1654 1629 1627 1625

BOYS U-16 1 Peliwo Filip 2 Du Toit Riaan 3 Fought Todd 4 Portnov Tim 5 Bellomi Oliver 6 Walker Patrick 7 Lidster Zach 8 Pakhomov Stas 9 Raw Daniel 10 Choi James

GIRLS U-16 1 Boiko Katerina 2 Dong Tracy 3 Tsui Vivian 4 Dhatt Saroop 5 Prokopuik Alexis 6 Sigouin Alexandra 7 Gunton Kari 8 Gan Runjia 9 Ladhani Arisha 10 Erdevicki Ivana

2617 2432 2280 2276 2110 1924 1910 1887 1883 1785

2755 2365 2003 1986 1980 1968 1950 1907 1874 1847

BOYS U-18 1 Haessig Nikolai 2 Peliwo Filip 3 Gill Ratan 4 Guay Justin 5 Du Toit Riaan 6 Schneider Jesse 7 Bertsch Wesley 8 Singh Ladhar Fateh 9 Fought Todd 10 Portnov Tim

GIRLS U-18 1 Blajkevitch Khristina 2 Boiko Katerina 3 Thompson Daryl Victoria 4 Dong Tracy 5 Boncheva Gergana 6 Enderica Alejandra 7 Tsui Vivian 8 Dhatt Saroop 9 Barber Meagan 10 Shoemaker Madison

2627 2617 2489 2432 2402 2388 2280 2276 2264 2238

2823 2755 2473 2383 2365 2276 2165 2036 2003 1986

GIRLS U-12 1 Johanson Rosie 2 Gu Andrea 3 Crawford Luna 4 Zhu Ashley 5 Chung Cassie 6 O'reilly Devyn 7 Dumas Da-Silva Khadija 8 Raw Natalie

1596 1393 1358 1238 1235 1234 1233 1219

Prokopuik Alexis Girls U-14 #1

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