EVERTON Tennis Club’s night tennis competition consists of five teams competing in a relaxed and social setting at the Everton Recreation Reserve, however competitive juices were flowing more strongly at the grand final last Wednesday evening. The final match of the season saw Dropshots - Russell Bennett, Noel Kneebone, Tomoko Moreya and Ruth Kneebone (absent Bec Sacco, Tim Dickinson and Matthew Gordon) - competing against Myrrwood - Cathy Van Berlo, Bec Meyer, Phil Corker, Steve Cole (absent Cam Wood). In a top of the ladder clash between minor premiers Dropshots and second placed Myrrwood, the tables appeared to be turning as Myrrwood dominated early in the match, winning three of the first four sets and leading by five games before the final two sets were played. But, as players took the court for the final time, perhaps with an air of inevitability in their step, it was Dropshots who surprisingly snuck home, winning both sets 6-1 and 6-4, and posting in a two -game victory. Future tennis players have also been keen to display their talents at the local Hotshots program supported by Tennis Victoria. Over 40 children were treated to some fun, fitness and tennis over a four-week program during term 1. The club wishes to send a big thank you to Jo Maples of Tennis Victoria and to volunteer coaches Ben Evans, Kevin Hill, Ben Kneebone and Stacey Thomas. This program will re-commence in term 4. For further information about tennis programs at Everton please contact the club at evertontennisclub@gmail.com.
