27 February 2012 | Tennis Queensland

The 2012 Totally Teeth Gold Coast Junior Development Series kicked off at Beenleigh Tennis Club yesterday complete with many highly competitive matches, many new faces and an overall great atmosphere.

With 131 entries total, Community Tennis Officer Tanya Corbett was very happy with the support given that it was the first tournament to kick off the series and looks forward to another great series throughout 2012.

“We were very lucky with the weather, with rain looking very threatening at times, however a big thankyou must go to Beenleigh Tournament Director James Rapkins for keeping scheduling tight and getting all of the matches ready for play on time,” Corbett said.

Again showing their support of the Junior Development Series in 2012 is sponsor Totally Teeth.

“The Gold Coast Regional Assembly & Tennis Gold Coast are delighted to have Totally Teeth on board in 2012, their support of this series really shows their commitment to young up-and-coming tennis players on the Gold Coast.”

There were many highly competitive matches from the 9/U right through to the 17/U age groups, along with a great number of family and friends helping to cheer on behind the courts.

There were also many displays of good sportsmanship and great developing rivalries, with Klaas Tjisan named as the 2012 winner of the Totally Teeth Brightest Smile Award for his determination, sportsmanship and good attitude.

Another new award introduced by sponsors in 2012 was the Totally Teeth Parent Dedication Award for a parent who shows dedication to their child’s tennis endeavours, patience and understanding within the tournament environment. The first winner of this award was Mechelle Bentley-Tucker who won herself a $50 dinner voucher to enjoy.

Beenleigh JDS Winners:

9/U Boys Singles – Keanu Lynch d Aaron Southern. 11U Boys Singles – William Timoney d Alex Furst. 11U Girls Singles – Cyan Sun d Rhiannon Frizzell. 13U Boys Singles – William Davison d Yukimaro Ii. 13U Girls Singles – Yuri Takagi d Celine Southern. 15U Boys Singles – Trystan Martin d Jacob Spatuzzo. 15U Girls Singles – Madison Rohweder d Jennifer Clarke. 17U Boys Singles – Harry Wells d Ben Mitchell. 17U Girls Singles – Georgia Sim won in a round robin format.
Well done to everyone involved!

(above) 9U boys Keanu Lynch and Aaron Southern having a bit of fun after their long final!

(left) Winner of the Totally Teeth Brightest Smile Award, Klaas Tjisan shows us his HUGE smile!

(below) 11U girls Cyan Sun and Rhiannon Frizzell proudly show off their trophies!