The Burnside Park Tennis Club, Inc.

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Please don't forget to regularly read the Club's on-line NEWSLETTER which continues as a "living document". EVERYONE is encouraged to submit material for this, so please e-Mail the Webmaster with any contributions. Click the image to the right to view the current newsletter >>

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BPTC Premiers Win Mens + Womens 2011/12 Titles
			BPTC's Premier InterClub Teams both triumphed over their respective opposition by 5 to 1 to win their titles. Our Men played Waimairi, whilst our Women played Hagley Park. Well done guys !!! Left to right: James Paulik, Rebecca Chapman, Rob Nunnery, Georgia Hume, Remi Feneon, Joelene Feneon, Sian English, Gareth Robb, Andy Palliser

New Season's BPTC Uniforms are now available
			There is a full range of Club Apparel on show at the Club now, and members are able to try items on before they order. Look the part when you play for Burnside Park Tennis Club this year ..... be better, be best ! Choose your garments from the following ... Kids Flash Polo $30.00 – Kids Flash Singlet $25.00 – Kids Flash Track Top $45.00 Ladies Flash Polo $40.00 – Mens Flash Polo $40.00 – Adults Flash Track Top $55.00 One-Size-Fits-All Club Flash Cap $15.00 ^{Click the trolley to go to the Order Page and order directly on-line} _{Alternatively, please call Anna Gell on 021-140-7022 or Lisa Barnes on 358-3272 (Club) if you require assistance.}

BPTC Senior Womens' Player wins CT Grand Prix
	Joelene Feneon	BPTC's Senior Womens' No. 1 Joelene Feneon received the Canterbury Tennis Grand Prix award for the best performed woman in Senior InterClub for the 2010/2011 Season. Joelene was also presented with BPTC's Carol Manihera Trophy for the most consistent InterClub Performance at the recent BPTC Senior Opening Day. The Club offers its congratulations to Joelene !

BPTC after the last big snow blast ... (thanks to Peter Nelson and Dyane Hosler for these interesting shots) .....
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The information in this article was taken from The Christchurch Press, August 12th, 2011.

Mr Canterbury Tennis steps down .....

David Blackwell has decided to step down as Chief Executive of Canterbury Tennis after more than 20 years with the sport in this region. His reign has seen tennis blossom over time, but the recent earthquakes and their attendant devastation of the Wilding Park Complex and Clubs, have created an environment where a significant amount of effort will be required to rebuild facilities and re-establish competition in the province. David sees this as an "appropriate time to move on", although he will remain in his role until a replacement can be found (a process which may take several months). During this transitional time, David will be in a position to materialise the great sponsorship and funding opportunities he has firmly in hand.

BPTC acknowledges David Blackwell's contribution to Canterbury Tennis over 20 years

Saunders and Co. are now close neighbours !
The BPTC welcomes one of it's long time sponsors to our neck-of-the-woods. Saunders and Co. have moved to 162 Kendal Avenue, Burnside (just across the road from Burnside Park). Ben Frampton (BPTC's Honorary Solicitor) is a partner in the firm and he looks forward to personally serving Club Members in the future. He is backed up by a team of professionals offering Personality, Experience, Practical Advice and Excellence over all aspects of professional legal work. Contact Saunders and Co. on 379-3669
Click here to visit the Saunders and Co. website

FORMER CLUB PRESIDENT HONOURED WITH LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Dave Mansbridge, a Past President of Burnside Park Tennis Club (in the bad old days when we were known as The Fendalton Tennis Club), has been honoured with a Life Membership of Wilding Park, in recognition of his long service to tennis and more particularly to Canterbury Tennis. The Club is very proud to offer Dave it's sincere congratulations on his achievement.

Ball-holders have been installed to all courts at BPTC

Next time you're down playing at the Club, take a look at the right-side net-post (the net-post closest to the Club-house). New ball-holders have been rivetted to those posts, and it is hoped that members will place the balls from that particular court in the holders, rather than just leaving them on the ground, in-between games or when the court is not being used during regular playing sessions. The idea is two-fold. Firstly to keep the Club looking tidy, and secondly to provide a level of convenience for all players, as they come along and enjoy our facilities. Thanks to Anna Gell for arranging to have the holders made, and to her hubby Guy for assisting in their installation. Please support this initiative by using the holders.

MEMBERS NEED TO KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND BPTC !!
..... so please ... if you know of anything that could be of interest to your fellow members (especially in the spirit of improving Club connectivity), please pass it on to your Webmaster for inclusion on the Club website. On the not so serious side ('cos it's no shame to have a bit of a laugh), John is well known for his total discretion and caring nature, so any secrets will be totally secure (for the meantime) !


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At the 81st Annual General Meeting of The Fendalton Tennis Club, Inc. which was held on Saturday, 15th July 2006, the membership in attendance voted overwhelmingly in favour of changing the club name. The Fendalton Tennis Club, Inc. is now officially known as The Burnside Park Tennis Club, Inc.