18 November 2019 | Tennis West

Hosted by the North Beach Tennis Club, the 2019 North Beach Junior Classic has been named as the Most Outstanding Australian Ranking (AR) Tournament at the 2019 WA Tennis Industry Awards Night held at Optus Stadium in October.

The award, which recognises tournaments which offer a complete package of on-and-off-court activities, and player amenities, so as to allow for a positive tournament atmosphere, was received on behalf of North Beach TC by Club Coach, Philipp Lamprecht.

Attracting more than 230 entries across singles and doubles events for players ranging from 10s to 16/U, the North Beach Junior Classic was held on the 13-16 April 2019, and was one of the club’s most successful tournaments to date.

Engaging a professional tournament director ensured that the clubs head coach and committee members were available to support players and parents throughout the event.

Adding to the professionalism of the event, the club committed to a dedicated tournament planning office, manicured grass courts, provisions for extra spectator seating, children’s activities, Easter egg hunts, and canteen and bar facilities, to ensure a well-received event by all players, spectators, committee members and officials involved.

Lamprecht says the award is a wonderful recognition of the clubs commitment and achievement in providing a first class AR tournament.

“This award is recognition for an incredible team effort. This tournament simply wouldn’t have been possible without all of the volunteers at the club”

“I hope this trophy shows the clubs and its members what is possible when you work together towards a common goal” Mr Lamprecht said.

More than 40 Award Nominations across 19 Award Categories were received for the 2019 WA Tennis Industry Award Night which has ran since its inception in 2002.

Tennis West CEO Michael Roberts says the Industry Awards Night is a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the sports hard working clubs, volunteers, coaches and players, congratulating all nominees and award winners on their achievements throughout the year.

“Our awards night is always such a great reminder of the contributions and achievements made by everyone involved in tennis,”

“WA continues to see growth across the sport which can only be attributed to the tireless efforts of our club volunteers and partner schools who continuously go above and beyond to ensure the delivery of our great sport,”

“Our coaches maintain their position as some of the best in the country with athletes under their direction proving consistent and outstanding results across all levels,”
“The rewards of everyone’s efforts are then realised through increased club activity, top performing juniors and WA players who continue to do us proud on the WTA and ATP,’

“None of this is possible without the contribution of everyone involved and our awards night helps to remind us of that,” Roberts said.

All winners of the WA Tennis Industry Awards Night were nominated for their respective categories at the Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards to be held at Crown Melbourne on Monday 2 December.

Summary of 2019 WA Tennis Industry Awards Winners:

JUNIOR TENNIS STAR
Female – Talia Gibson
Male – Tristan Schoolkate

KAREN BUCENS AWARD
Derek Pham

MOST OUTSTANDING SCHOOL
South Bunbury Primary School

MOST OUTSTANDING INCLUSION INITIATIVE
Perth Performance Tennis Academy, Bullcreek TC

ARTHUR MARSHALL COACHING EXCELLENCE CLUB
Richard SampsonSorrento TC

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARD
City of Kalamunda

STATE LEAGUE CHAMPION MEN’S TEAM
Hensman Park TC

STATE LEAGUE CHAMPION WOMEN’S TEAM
Royal Kings Park TC

WOMEN’S STATE LEAGUE MVP
Nina Catovic – Royal Kings Park TC

MEN’S STATE LEAGUE MVP
Sam Ashenden – Royal Kings Park TC

MOST OUTSTANDING AR TOURNAMENT
2019 North Beach Junior Classic

EXCELLENCE IN OFFICIATING
Alireza Chitgar

VOLUNTEER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Julianne HillBrunswick TC

MOST OUSTANDING 35+ SENIOR
Debra Kirk – Tennis Seniors WA/Melville TC

SERVICE TO TENNIS AWARD
Maureen Smith – Blue Gum Park TC

MOST OUTSTANDING SMALL CLUB
Dunsborough TC

MOST OUTSTANDING LARGE CLUB
East Fremantle Lawn TC

The WA Tennis Industry Awards Night, was held on Friday 11 October and was proudly presented by major sponsor KC Australia. The prestigious event celebrates tennis in Western Australia and recognises the outstanding achievements of our state’s junior and senior players, officials, coaches, administrators and volunteers.