Results of the Finals of Year-End Mixed Doubles Tournament

With perfect weather conditions on Sunday, the finals of both the A-Side and B-Side of the Mixed Doubles Tournament were completed.  Both matches were definitely entertaining and provided some great rallies.

The A-Side final pitted Chris Ward and Aneeka Bhalla against the team of Barb Taylor and Paul Fischer.  Only one break separated the two teams in both sets and Chris Ward and Aneeka Bhalla emerged victorious with a 6-3, 6-4 victory.

The B-Side Final was also a great match between Sonya Goodanetz and Nhan Doan against Dana Geber and Arhur Karp.  Dana and Arthur tried everything they could to send the match to a third set, but ultimately came up short, losing 6-1, 7-6.  It was a very valiant effort by both teams.

The conclusion of the Mixed Doubles Tournament brings to an end the tournament season of the Barrhaven Tennis Club.  All three tournaments (Open Doubles, Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament, and the Mixed Doubles) provided plenty of great tennis and some fantastic matchups.  Thank you to all those who participated in the various tournaments and I hope to see you all in the courts and competing in these tournaments next year.

Patrick LeBlanc
Tournament Co-ordinator

Results for Semi-Finals of Mixed Doubles Tournament and Start Time for Finals

The semi-finals for the mixed doubles tournament provided plenty of excitement as four pairs were vying for the two spots in the finals to take place on Sunday afternoon.  The question of rest versus rust would be decided as the teams of Chris Ward and Aneeka Bhalla along with Barb Taylor and Paul Fischer had first-round byes.

Both teams displayed excellent doubles play to advance to the finals.  Chris & Aneeka advanced with a victory over Jon and Nancy Trudel.  While on the bottom half of the draw, Barb Taylor and Paul Fischer emerged victorious defeating Julia Taylor and Ha Nguyen.

So the finals are set for Sunday afternoon.  The consolation final will also be taking place as Arthur Karp and Dana Geber will compete against Nhan Doan and Sonya Goodanetz.  Here are the start times for both matches:

1:00 PM: A-Side Final: Chris Ward and Aneeka Bhalla vs Barb Taylor and Paul Fischer
               B-Side Final: Dana Geber and Arthur Karp vs Nhan Doan and Sonya Goodanetz

Good luck to all finalists and I hope that you all end the tennis season on a high note!

Regards,
Patrick LeBlanc
Tournament Co-ordinator

Results for Quarter-Finals of the Mixed Doubles Tournament

The opening round of the mixed doubles tournament took place this past Friday with two matches.  Nancy Trudel and Jon Trudel advanced to the semi-finals defeating Dana Geber and Arthur Karp.  Their next opponents will be the team of Chris Ward and Aneeka Bhalla.

In the other match of the evening, Julia Taylor and Ha Nguyen defeated Nhan Doan and Sonya Goodanetz.  Their opponents will be Barb Taylor and Paul Fischer.

The match times for the semi-finals for Saturday are as follows:

1:00 PM: Chris Ward & Aneeka Bhalla vs Jon Trudel and Nancy Trudel
               Paul Fischer & Barb Taylor vs Ha Nguyen & Julia Taylor

Here's hoping for two excellent semi-final matches!!

Schedule for Opening Round of Year-End Mixed Doubles Tournament

This weekend is the Year-End Mixed Doubles Tournament.  Six teams will be vying to win the championship.  Tonight, the Quarter-Finals will take place with two matches.  Here are the start times for the matches:

6:00 PM: Jon Trudel and Nancy Trudel vs Dana Geber and Arthur Karp
               Nhan Doan and Sonya Goodanetz vs Ha Nguyen and Julia Taylor

Those who prevail in tonight's matches will advance to the Semi-Finals which are to take place Saturday, September 10th at 1:00 PM.  Teams who fail to win this evening will receive a bye to the Consolation Finals on Sunday, September 11th at 1:00.

I will update this blog throughout the weekend to provide the results on the matches.

Good luck to all participants!!!

Patrick LeBlanc
Tournament Co-ordinator

Junior Players of the Month For July

July's players of the month are Riley and Marley Meddings!!!

Both Riley and Marley were key teammates this past month for the Barrhaven team within the NCTA Junior League.  Their matches always went down to the wire, with many times the matches ending in tiebreaks.  Riley was also a ballboy for this year's Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament.  Marley will be looking to help out in next year's tournament as well.

Both Marley and Riley enjoy competing head to head which is similar to their favorite players.  Riley's favorite player is Novak Djokovic who continues to have great matches against Marley's favorite player Rafael Nadal.

Marley and Riley have differing favorite shots to use when the situation presents itself.  When given the chance on a lob, Riley likes to use his favorite shot, the overhead smash.  This is in contrast to Marley, who would rather end a rally on a forehand down the line.

Both sibblings have other interests outside of the tennis court.  When Riley is not playing tennis, he enjoys playing with friends on game consoles such as the XBOX 360.  Marley's outside interests include playing volleyball, hanging out with friends and spending time on Facebook!

In closing, Marley and Riley have been part of the Barrhaven Tennis Club Program for several years now and they continue to improve as each summer progresses.  Riley can be seen as the unofficial team captain of the junior team and we look forward to seeing him participate in the Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament in a couple of years time.  Not to be outdone, Marley is one of the strongest players on the junior team and should be expected to take on a leadership role in the years to come!

Congratulations to both Riley and Marley!!!

Patrick LeBlanc
Junior Coordinator

Results from Day 1 of Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament

Despite weather cancelling three of the evening matches that were to take place on the first day of the Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament, eight matches were completed during the day in the hot and humid weather.

The match of the day was took place this morning at 10:00 AM.  In a grueling three set affair, Bob Belanger outlasted Brad Belanger 2-6, 7-5, 6-3.  These two players truly gave it their all.

Another tight match occurred at 2:30 this afternoon, as Chris Ward, in his first appearance in the Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament, advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Blaine Scatcherd.

In other highlighted matches, Samir Bhatnager began his defence of last year's title with a convincing win over Gang Yin and Kyle Malone began his march towards the championship with a win over Ha Nguyen.

Here are the scores from today's matches:

6 Dave McAleer defeated Claude LeBlanc 6-1, 6-0
Bob Belanger defeated Brad Belanger 2-6, 7-5, 6-3
8 Gary Pinder defeated Rob Johnson 6-1, 6-0
1 Samir Bhatnager defeated Gang Yin 6-0, 6-0
Chris Ward defeated Blaine Scatcherd 6-3, 6-4
4 Kyle Malone defeated Ha Nguyen 6-2, 4-2 (retired)
Bob Streicher defeated Louis-Paul Tardif 6-3, 6-2
William Trac defeated Raj Agarwal 6-1, 6-2

Monday night will complete the first round as another eight matches are expected to take place.  Here are the scheduled matches for Monday:

6:00 2 John Payette vs Vu Doan

6:30 Mike Fowler vs Zac Quevillon
       7 Darcy Ross vs Dana Geber
       Brett Shepherd vs Ryan Horn

7:00 Nhan Doan vs Michel Gour

8:15 Patrick LeBlanc vs John Crawford
       3 Jim Catton vs Gary Burke
       Jon Trudel vs Josh O'Grady

We hope you can come and watch some great tennis action!!!

Barrhaven Tennis Club Executive

Schedule on Sunday, July 17th for 1st Round of Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament

Hello BTC Members,

Here is the schedule for this coming Sunday and the beginning of the Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament:

9:30: 6 Dave McAleer vs Claude LeBlanc

10:00: Brad Belanger vs Bob Belanger

12:00: 1 Samir Bhatnager vs Gang Yin

2:30: 8 Gary Pinder vs Rob Johnson
         5 Justin Lahey vs Ryan Horn
            Blaine Scatcherd vs Chris Ward

5:00: 4 Kyle Malone vs Ha Nguyen
           Raj Agarwal vs William Trac
           Bob Streicher vs Louis-Paul Tardif

7:30:   Nhan Doan vs Michel Gour
          Jon Trudel vs Josh O'Grady
        2 John Payette vs Vu Doan

Results of these matches and the schedule of upcoming matches will continue to be posted on http://www.barrhaventennisclub.com/ on this blog.  As well, you can view the updated tournament bracket on the Calendar & Events webpage.

Good luck to all competitors!

Patrick LeBlanc
Tournament Co-ordinator

Junior Players of the Month for June

This past month's Junior Players of the Month are sisters Abhisheka and Shobana (Abhi and Shobi for short) Vengadeswaran!!

This past month Abhi and Shobi began the NCTA Junior Season by displaying some great tennis which contributed to some very exciting matches.  Their high enthousiasm coupled with constantly wanting to play tennis contributed to their selections as Players of the Month.

While the two sisters share the same favorite tennis player in Novak Djokovic, their styles are very much different.  Abhi's favorite shot is the dropshot, which indicates a more strategic aspect of playing.  Whereas Shobi's favorite shot is the backhand, which is her best shot when using the power game.

When the two sisters are not on the tennis courts, they spend their time skiing and snowboarding during the winter or listening to music in their spare time.  Abhi's favorite singer is Katy Perry or Drake while Shobi's favorite group is Blind Guardian.

In closing, these two sisters have just begun their NCTA Junior Season and Abhi and Shobi have the potential to become the cornerstones of Barrhaven's junior team for years to come.  Congratulations!

Patrick LeBlanc

Junior Co-ordinator 

Kickoff Barbecue to the Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament is only 4 DAYS AWAY!!!

This is a reminder that there is just one week before we hold the Kickoff Barbecue to the 2011 Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tennis Tournament.  This is a family event and all members are welcome.

The barbecue will take place on Saturday, July 16th from 5:30-8:30 PM and will be open to all members (rain date to be Saturday, July 23rd).  Admission is only $5.00 and it will cover your food, drinks and a raffle ticket for a number of door prizes at the end of the evening (see below).

The event will feature a number of events including the following:
·         Face painting for the younger crowd (we have a number of volunteers who will provide the service)
·         Exhibition match at 5:30: the 2010 Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament (PLMT) Champion Samir Bhatnager will team up with the 2008 Barrhaven Singles Champion John Payette to challenge the doubles team of the 2009 PLMT Champion Jim Catton and Geoff Pearce, the President of the National Tennis School. 
·         BBQ dinner: following the doubles match, we will serve a BBQ dinner which will include hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers and various salads. The food is being donated by Loblaws Barrhaven. Please advise if you have any special dietary requirements.
·         Target practice: after dinner, everyone is encouraged to take part in the target practice where you have a chance to win several great prizes.  Tommy & Lefebvre will be on hand to provide demo tennis rackets which you can use during the target practice.
·          We will wrap up the evening with some closing remarks and drawing for fantastic door prizes.

The prizes include the following:
·      draws for San Marino pizza
·      One Full Week and One ½ Day Week Camp for Juniors from the National Tennis School
·      Gift Certificates for Chapters (Provided by John Payette and Sophie Scrim of Royal Lepage)
·      Gift Certificates for Cineplex Odeon (Provided by John Payette and Sophie Scrim of Royal Lepage)
·      Gift Certificates for Dairy Queen (Provided by John Payette and Sophie Scrim of Royal Lepage)
·      A 4V Lithium Ion Screwdriver from Home Depot
·      Several Stress Balls provided by Family Physiotherapy
·      Chocolate Bars provided by Chelsea Truffles
·      A 10-Week Lean and Fit Program from Tony Greco
-       Gift Certificates from Boston Pizza
·      Gift Certificates from Greenfields
·      A Wilson Tennis Bag Provided by IT Systems Group
And more….

Like previous PLMT BBQ's, the proceeds from the event will be deposited into the Phil LeBlanc Memorial Fund which is administered by the Community Foundation of Ottawa. Should you wish to make a donation to the Fund at the BBQ, volunteers will be on hand to assist you. If you are making your donation by cheque, they should be made out to the Community Foundation of Ottawa (Memo: Phil LeBlanc Memorial Fund). If you require a tax receipt, we will take down your mailing information. The foundation offers tax receipts for donations over $20.

If you cannot attend the barbecue, but would still like to make a donation, volunteers will be at the tennis club throughout the week to take your contributions.

Should you have any nutritional concerns (i.e. vegetarian dietary needs), please e-mail me along with any additional inquiries you may have.
Hope to see you all July 16th.
Regards,
Patrick LeBlanc
Tournament Co-ordinator

 

Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament Is One Week Away!!!

There is only one week left until the start of the Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament which begins July 18th!  There have been several changes made to the overall presentation and access of information for the tournament.

In addition to the tournament draw being posted in the clubhouse, http://www.barrhaventennisclub.com/ also has the tournament bracket posted online in the Calendar & Events Section underneath the calendar.  If you are unable to come down to the clubhouse on certain evenings, jump to the webpage for the most up to date information on the tournament as it progresses.

As well, updates will be posted in the Latest News Section which will include the schedule of matches during the day, updated results and any change in times due to scheduling conflicts or inclement weather. 

Finally, should you wish to attend any of the matches during the week, volunteers will be selling nutritional snacks as well as drinks at a fair price with all proceeds going back to the Barrhaven Tennis Club.  Seating is limited, so if you wish to come down, please bring lawn chairs.

Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Hope to see you all in one week's time!

Patrick LeBlanc
Tournament Co-ordinator

Barrhaven Tennis Club Summer Hours Effective This Week

Hello to all members of the Barrhaven Tennis Club,

This is just a reminder that effective today, the club's summer tennis hours will begin.  As a result, court attendants will be present at the club during the following hours:

Weekdays: 11:00AM - 10:00PM

Weekends: 8:00AM - 8:00PM

Please note that you can still access the tennis courts prior to or after the court attendant hours provided you have the combination to the locks.  The courts will remain lit until 11:00PM.  Please ensure that the last member leaving either Courts 1-4 or 5-8 in the evening lock the door to the courts.

Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact any member of the executive.  Our e-mail addresses are listed on the Contact Us Webpage.

Here's hoping everyone enjoys a great summer tennis season!

Regards,

Patrick LeBlanc

Tournaments Co-ordinator

Results from 2011 Open Doubles Final and Reminder of Adult Social Round Robin

The 2011 Open Doubles Final took place on Wednesday evening with perfect weather conditions.  The finals showcased some of the best tennis club players of the Barrhaven Tennis Club as Darcy Ross and Mike Fowler competed against Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer.

The match did not disappoint as the finals went to three sets.  And in the end Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer prevailed 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1 to capture the Open Doubles Tournament.  Congratulations to Gary and Dave on winning the tournament and to Darcy and Mike for putting on a great performance in the tournament.

Just a reminder that our next adult social event will be this Saturday, June 18th from 2:00-5:00.  The social will begin at 2:00 with a round robin where members are encouraged to drop in and the executive will have you compete in fun matches with players of similar rating or caliber. 

After the round robin, members are encouraged to meet at Greenfield's Pub & Eatery for an "après-tennis".  If you require any additional information on the round robin or après-tennis, please contact Michel Gour.

Hope to see you at the courts this Saturday!

2011 Open Doubles Final Postponed

Due to the short instance of a heavy rainfall Sunday morning, the 2011 Open Doubles Final between Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer against Darcy Ross and Mike Fowler has been postponed.  The finals are expected to take place Wednesday evening at 6:30.

The rain in the morning however did not cancel the Consolation Finals as Barb Taylor and Nhan Doan won the B-Side 6-4, 6-0 over Claude LeBlanc and Patrick Oulahen.  Congratulations to Barb and Nhan on a great tournament!

Results from the Finals will be posted once they become available.  So for those who could not attend on Sunday morning, now is your chance to see two great doubles teams!

Results from Semi-Final Matches for 2011 Open Doubles Tournament

The finals are now set for the 2011 Open Doubles Tournament.  The Finals, to take place tomorrow morning at 9:30 (weather permitting), will pit Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer against Mike Fowler and Darcy Ross.

Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer advanced to the finals by defeating Vu Doan and Ha Nguyen.  In the other semi-final Darcy Ross and Mike Fowler advanced to the finals, defeating Patrick LeBlanc and Bob Streicher 7-5, 6-0.  Darcy and Mike took the first set despite trailing at one point 5-3 and serving at 30-40.  A great comeback which should make for an interesting final tomorrow.

The consolation finals has also been set where at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon (weather permitting) Barb Taylor and Nhan Doan will take on Claude LeBlanc and Pat Oulahen.  Barb Taylor and Nhan Doan advanced when their opponents, Mohamed Yawar and Ali Kasimi defaulted.  Claude and Pat booked their trip to the finals with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Nancy and Jon Trudel.

Both matches are expected to provide plenty of drama so for those who can attend, I highly recommend coming out to the courts to watch some great doubles action.

Good luck to all the competitors!

Results from Quarter-Finals of Open Doubles Tournament

Friday night was the beginning of the Open Doubles Tournament.  Four matches took place with the match of the night taking place on Court 3.  Mike Fowler and Darcy Ross gutted out a 2 and a half hour marathon match against Barb Taylor and Nhan Doan 4-6, 7-6, 6-4. 

Here are the other results:

Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer defeated Nancy and Jon Trudel
Patrick LeBlanc and Bob Streicher defeated Mohamed Yawar and Ali Kasimi
Vu Doan and Ha Nguyen defeated Claude LeBlanc and Pat Oulahen

So the semi-finals are now set for today.  Here is the schedule for the matches:

12:00: A-Side Semi-Final: Darcy Ross and Mike Fowler vs Bob Streicher and Patrick LeBlanc
          B-Side Semi-Final: Barb Taylor and Nhan Doan vs Mohamed Yawar and Ali Kasimi
          A-Side Semi-Final: Gary Pinder and Dave McAleer vs Vu Doan and Ha Nguyen (Not Yet  Confirmed)

2:00: B-Side Semi-Final: Claude LeBlanc and Pat Oulahen vs Nancy Trudel and Jon Trudel

The weather forecast as of last night had showers expected in the afternoon.  So if there are any delays, the rescheduled times will be posted.

We hope you can come out to see some great doubles action!

Schedule for 2011 Open Doubles Tournament

Hello BTC members,

The draw is set and we are two days from the start of the 2011 Open Doubles Tournament.  Eight teams have entered the tournament which kicks off this Friday Night.  Here is the schedule for the upcoming tournament:

Friday, June 10th:
7:00 PM:
Gary Pinder & Dave McAleer vs Jon Trudel & Nancy Trudel
Claude LeBlanc & Pat Oulahen vs Ha Nguyen & Vu Doan
Patrick LeBlanc & Bob Streicher vs Mohamed Yawar & Ali Kasimi
Mike Fowler & Darcy Ross vs Barb Taylor & Nhan Doan

Saturday, June 11th:
12:00 PM:
A-Side Semi-Final #1
B-Side Semi-Final #1

2:00 PM:
A-Side Semi-Final #2
B-Side Semi-Final #2

Sunday, June 12th:
1:30 PM:
A-Side Final
B-Side Final

All matches can be viewed from the clubhouse on Courts 1-4.  As well, if you can't make it to watch any of the matches, keep up to date on the tournament and scores by looking at the Calendar & Events page and clicking on the current tournament bracket link at the bottom of the page.

We hope to see you at the tennis courts to watch some great doubles action!

Adult Socials Round Robin and Pub: Saturday, June 18th

We had our first Social BBQ event on Saturday, May 21st with over 30 members attending.  It was a huge success. Not only did the weather cooperate but more importantly, the attendance by the members exceeded expectations and everyone had a great time.  Thank you to Geoff Pearce, Thomas Young, and all the volunteers who made the event such a successful one!

Over and above our regular round robins on Tuesday and Friday nights, we have scheduled monthly Adult Socials events to encourage new and existing members to interact both on and off the courts.  Our next upcoming social will be held on Saturday, June 18th from 2:00-5:00.  The social will begin with a round robin.  Following the round robin, all members are invited to attend an "après-tennis" at Greenfields Pub & Eatery (food and refreshments are at your own cost).  Greenfields Pub & Eatery is located at 900 Greenbank Rd..

The schedule for the rest of the tennis season is as follows:

July: No social round robin due to the Kickoff Barbecue to the Phil LeBlanc Memorial Tournament

August: Social Round Robin and Potluck: Saturday, August 13th, 1:00-4:00 PM (Potluck at BTC after 4PM)

We strongly encourage members of all skill levels to participate in the Socials as they are always a great opportunity to have fun and meet new friends.

If you have any additional questions regarding the adult socials, feel free to contact Michel Gour (

michel.gour@sympatico.ca

.

Hope to see you all at the next Adult Social Round Robin!

Deadline to Sign-Up for 2011 Open Doubles Tournament

The deadline to sign-up for this year's Open Doubles Tournament will be this Sunday, June 5th.  As of Tuesday, May 31st, 7 teams have signed up so space is limited.  Here are some additional notes on the tournament:

·        Tournament is open to men’s doubles, mixed doubles and women’s doubles teams

·        Teams are guaranteed two matches

·        In the event of inclement weather, matches will take place during following weekday evenings when courts become available

·        All teams must provide one can of tennis balls to be used during the tournament

·        Players do not have to be rated prior to taking part in the tournament

·        Deadline for entry is June 5^th

·        Bracket will be posted on Club Website (www.barrhaventennisclub.com) June 7^th; go to Calendar & Events Page and scroll down to Current Tournaments Section

·        Schedule of matches will be posted on Welcome Page Latest News Section June 7^th

·        Feel free to visit the club website throughout the tournament to get up to date scores and scheduled times (in the event of inclement weather)

Should you need any additional information, feel free to contact me at leblanc.patrick16@gmail.com

Have a great weekend everyone!  Here is hoping for a clear forecast!

Patrick LeBlanc

Tournament Co-ordinator

Sunday BTC Junior Social

Attention all parents and Barrhaven Juniors,

The junior social will be back to it's regular time this Sunday, June 5th from 12:00-1:00.  For this upcoming junior season, depending on demand, we will be having an NCTA Junior Team as well as implementing a junior intra-club league that will be taking place on Saturday afternoons from 12-2 (Start date to be determined).  For those juniors and parents interested, can you please provide Aneeka and myself your schedule for the upcoming summer as to when the juniors will be out of town by the latest this Sunday and we will schedule accordingly.

Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at leblanc.patrick16@gmail.com

Hope to see you all out on the courts this Sunday.

Patrick LeBlanc

Junior Co-ordinator

Welcome to another year at the Barrhaven Tennis Club!

Welcome back fellow BTC Members!

As you can see, the club website has been completely overhauled this year to better accomodate members of the BTC!  This website will provide up to date news on events that will be taking place throughout the tennis season!  This will include announcements of upcoming events using this blog, a calendar which will display confirmed scheduled socials and tournaments, and a link that will provide up to date scores and matches of any ongoing tournaments. 

If you have any additional inquiries with regards to the website, please feel free to contact Patrick LeBlanc at leblanc.patrick16@gmail.com

The Barrhaven Tennis Club Executive hopes that everyone has a great tennis season and we look forward to seeing you on the courts!