The now annual Tennis Victoria Championships Dinner was held on Monday 24 June in the illustrious surrounds of the MCC Members Dining Room at the MCG. Coinciding with the opening day’s play at Wimbledon, the TV Championships Dinner / Victorian Tennis Awards recognises the wonderful work carried out by tennis volunteers, coaches, and administrators across the state.
In another great night for the sport, guests were entertained by the 1952 Men’s singles, three times doubles and two times mixed doubles Wimbledon Champion Mr Frank Sedgman as well as current Fed Cup Captain Alicia Molik, former Davis Cup player Wayne Arthurs and Australian tennis great John Fitzgerald.
The highlight of the night though is recognising our Victorian Tennis Awards winners and none were more surprised that the Victorian Spirit of Tennis winner, Colin Stubs. Presented the award by last year’s Spirit of Tennis winner Ian Barclay, Stubs accepted his award following a presentation by great mate John Fitzgerald. Thanking the audience, Stubs said that his time in tennis had been hugely rewarding and had lead to many lifelong friendships and great memories. In a highlight for Colin and the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, the AAMI Classic was also awarded the Most Outstanding Tournament award as well.
The full list of winners on the night were:
Male Junior Athlete of the Year – Marc Polmans
Female Junior Athlete of the Year – Destanee Aiava
Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability – Glen Flindell
Most Outstanding 35+ Tennis Senior – Andrew Rae
Most Outstanding Tournament – AAMI Classic
Coaching Excellence – MLC Tennis Hot Shots – Vicky Lee
Coaching Excellence – Club or Centre – Danielle Borle
Volunteer Achievement – Judy Scarrott
Most Outstanding Club, Centre, Association or School – Elsternwick Park Tennis Club
Victorian Spirit of Tennis – Colin Stubs
Tennis Victoria would like to congratulate all award winners on a fantastic year in tennis and is looking forward to another great night at the Tennis Victoria Championships Dinner in 2014.
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