Tennis The 2015 tennis season for the 1st VIII team again ended with Trinity finishing in fifth position. Mr Geoff Jamieson Coach 1st VIII We had two very strong wins over Wesley College and Guildford Grammar School. Whilst the four schools who defeated us were clearly too strong, it was clear the gap between Trinity and the others has been significantly reduced. Watching the tennis this season, it was also clear that the standard of tennis throughout the PSA is currently extremely high.
Cake made by Mrs Suzanne De Zoysa at the last Tennis home game
I commend the efforts of Captain Corey De Zoysa (12.6) and Vice-captain Adam Gileno (12.2) for their sustained performance in leading the team by example. Setting the right standard has been particularly important this year because we have so many young players in the 1st VIII. With three Year 9 students and one Year 8 student in the team, our leaders have shown the way with their effort and enthusiasm at training, determination in competition and always demonstrating good sportsmanship. The benefit of this leadership will become more evident over the next few years as these young players develop. This season had a number of challenges. Our courts at Trinity were torn up to make way for the new gymnasium. The replacement courts, which were due to be ready at the start of the school year, were not completed until the end of the tennis season. Our training was conducted at the State Tennis Centre, causing a rushed bus ride back to Trinity in the morning ready for classes. Also, with the building of the new football stadium, seven courts at the State Tennis Centre were removed and most other courts had times when they were not available due to resurfacing. Unfortunately, only the 1st VIII was able to use the State Tennis Centre for home matches. This certainly meant a loss of atmosphere on competition days without the presence of the 2nd VIII and the 3rd VIII teams. All should be back to normal next season.
Students enjoy morning tea at the last home game
I acknowledge the efforts of a number of people during this season. Firstly, Mrs Suzanne De Zoysa, who would regularly prepare breakfast for the boys, by herself, on training days and help with the preparation of our wonderful morning teas on game days – she is also amazing at cooking and decorating cakes. Mr Michael Hadfield took on a major role in the organisation of morning tea and I know he had great support from a number of other parents. Finally, another thank you to Mr Brendan Malarkey (‘01) for his continued support of Trinity tennis as our 313
