Winnipeg, MB (TM) – The Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club threw a party this past weekend in celebration of its 125th anniversary. It was fitting that 125 people, including current and past members, took part in the festivities. The weather, the food and the music were enjoyed by everyone in attendance.

A raffle was held to raise some extra funds for activities at the club. Congratulations to Lorraine Hydamaka who won the Wilson racquet autographed by Roger Federer and to Karl Schoenherr who took home the 2007 Rogers Cup ticket package, which includes tickets to the semi-finals, valet parking and access to the VIP lounge.

Winnipeg, MB (TM) – The final point standings for the past year have been determined in the Open, 4.5 and 3.5 events. The leaders in each of the singles categories will receive special recognition at 2006 Tennis Manitoba Awards Banquet presented by CIBC Wood Gundy on Thursday, October 5th at the Canad Inns Polo Park.

Doug DeVriendt of the Glendale Golf & Country Club and Anita Paskvalin of the Winnipeg Winter Club have captured the Men’s and Women’s Open titles, respectively. DeVriendt had another banner year, winning 6 of a possible 7 tournaments. He never lost a single set to a player from Manitoba, with his lone tournament defeat coming at the hands of Alex Gravina of Toronto, who beat Doug at the Manitoba Open for the second consecutive year.

Paskvalin accumulated the most points in the Women’s Open Singles category on the strength of her tournament victory at the Tuxedo Open and runner-up finishes at the Winnipeg Indoor Championships at the Winter Club, the Clay Court Championships at Taylor Tennis and the Manitoba Indoor Championships at Taylor.

Aaron Margolis won the Clay Court Championship and was a finalist at both the Winnipeg Indoor and Manitoba Indoor Championships. These results propelled him to the points title in the Men’s 4.5 Singles category. The Women’s 4.5 Singles title goes to Evann Waschuk of the Tuxedo Tennis Club. Waschuk earned 2 titles over the past 12 months, winning the Deer Lodge Classic and the Manitoba Indoor Championship.

Helder Serpa cruised to the Men’s 3.5 Singles title, winning the Deer Lodge Classic, the Tuxedo Open and the Manitoba Indoor Championship. The Men’s 40+ Singles crown was captured by Don Bushuk, who won the Clay Court Championship and the Prairie Regional Senior Open.

The points leaders were determined by tallying the points earned at sanctioned tournaments held over the past 12 months. The results from the following tournaments were used to determine the winners:

   2005 Winnipeg Indoor Open
   2006 Wheat City Open
   2006 Clay Court Championships
   2006 Deer Lodge Classic
   2006 Arby’s Manitoba Open
   2006 Tuxedo Open
   2006 Manitoba Indoor Championships

Come celebrate the accomplishments of these fine players, as they are recognized on October 5th at the 2006 Tennis Manitoba Awards Banquet presented by CIBC Wood Gundy. Individual tickets are available from the Tennis Manitoba office for $40 or tables of 10 for $350.

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Winnipeg, MB (TM) – Theresa Gockeln, an exchange student from Germany, adjusted just fine to the tennis environment in Canada, capturing the Women’s Open Singles title at the Manitoba Indoor Championships. She defeated Anita Paskvalin 7-5, 7-5 at Taylor Tennis to claim the victory.

On the men’s side it was business as usual for Doug DeVriendt as he waltzed through the draw, taking the Open Singles title with a decisive 6-0, 6-1 win over Evan Mancer. DeVriendt and Mancer teamed up to defeat Geoff Kirbyson and Sean LaCap 6-2, 6-4 to earn the Men’s Open Doubles crown.

In the Nygard Seniors Tennis Tournament, being run simultaneously with the Manitoba Indoor Championship at Taylor, Aurele Gendron earned a hard fought 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 win over Jason Whittaker to take the 35+ Men’s Singles Championship. Darlene Lee defeated Vivian Smook 6-0, 6-1 to win the 35+ Women’s Singles title.

To review match results for all events, click here.

These are the final Open and Senior events prior to 2006 Tennis Manitoba Awards Banquet presented by CIBC Wood Gundy, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 5th at the Canad Inns Polo Park. The top point earners in each category will be recognized at the banquet. Tickets are still available by calling the Tennis Manitoba office at 925-5660.

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Winnipeg, MB (TM) – The inaugural Manitoba Tennis Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 5th at the Canad Inns Polo Park in conjunction with the 2006 Tennis Manitoba Awards Banquet presented by CIBC Wood Gundy.

Gerry Labies, a longtime contributor to the tennis community as a player, coach and official, will enter the Hall of Fame in the Builder category. Gerry had a tremendous impact on the sport in our province and will be remembered for his tremendous work organizing the officials for the 1999 Pan American Games. To read a detailed biography of Gerry Labies click here.

The Hall of Fame inductions will be the highlight of the 2006 Tennis Manitoba Awards Banquet presented by CIBC Wood Gundy. Individual tickets can be purchased for $40 or a table of 10 for $350 by contacting Tennis Manitoba at 925-5660. Corporate tables, which include advertising on Tennis Manitoba’s website and in the banquet program, are available for $500.

Two individuals will also be inducted in the Player category. Stay tuned for further information in the days ahead.

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Due to the inclement weather on September 16th, the 125th Anniversary celebration has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 23rd at noon at the Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club.

Winnipeg, MB (TM) – The Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club (WLTC), which was founded in 1881, will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Saturday, September 16th. The club has had many highlights over the years and hosted several high caliber events.

In 1992 WLTC played host to the U14 Outdoor Junior Nationals and in 1998 and 2000 the club hosted the ITF $25,000 US Women’s Challenger. In 1999 the Pan American Games were staged at WLTC, featuring future stars David Nalbandian, Guillermo Coria and the Bryan twins, Bob and Mike.

Way back in 1885 the first ever Manitoba Tennis Championships were played at the Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club!

Tennis Manitoba congratulates everyone who played a part in the many activities, events and programs that have made the Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club successful over the past 125 years.

Winnipeg, MB (TM) – The Winnipeg Winter Club will play host to the tryouts for the 2007 Western Canada Summer Games on September 30th and October 1st. Head Coach Jared Connell will be selecting the training team that will work together for the next 11 months in preparation for the Games which will be held next August in Edmonton, Alberta.

A singles tournament will be held on September 30th and the 4 finalists (2 boys and 2 girls) will be given spots on the training team. The remaining spots will be filled based on doubles skills, which will be evaluated on October 1st.

Members of the training team will be expected to train on-court and off-court throughout the winter months, travel to out-of-province tournaments, participate in local tournaments and participate in the 2007 Indoor Junior Nationals.

The cost for the tryouts is $25 per player. For further information contact Rick at the Tennis Manitoba office at 925-5660.

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Winnipeg, MB (TM) – Tennis Manitoba will be holding a draw for 2 free tickets to the 2006 Tennis Manitoba Awards Banquet - Presented by CIBC Wood Gundy, which will be held on Thursday, October 5th at the Canad Inns Polo Park.

New subscribers to the Tennis Manitoba eNews are eligible to enter the draw. To subscribe, simply go to www.tennismanitoba.com and scroll down the left side and click where you see ‘Stay Informed!’. Submit your name and e-mail address and you will be entered into the draw.

The Tennis Manitoba eNews is an electronic newsletter that keeps you informed with what's going on with the tennis scene in Manitoba and is sent to your email address free of charge. The winner of the tickets will be selected on Monday, October 2nd.

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Winnipeg, MB (TM) – The winners of all club championships will receive recognition at the Tennis Manitoba Awards Banquet presented by CIBC Wood Gundy on Thursday, October 5th at the Canad Inns Polo Park. In addition, the top volunteer from each club will be acknowledged for their contributions over the past year.

Tickets for the Awards Banquet are $40 each or a table of 10 for $350. Corporate tables, which include advertising on Tennis Manitoba’s website and in the banquet program, can be purchased for $500. For further information or tickets contact Tennis Manitoba at 925-5660.

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