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Mountain Gate Tennis Club

Locality: Ferntree Gully, Victoria

Address: 36 Agora Boulevard 3156 Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia

Website: http://mgtc.com.au

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25.01.2022 Great news, the courts are now available for coaching and playing (no competition), subject to government guidelines. The clubhouse itself will remain closed and may only be accessed: - to use the toilet facilities - to turn on/off floodlights... - to access first-aid equipment or the defibrillator - to access storage to retrieve training equipment (only essential members) Outdoor physical recreation and sport (no competition): - Density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm - A maximum venue capacity: 100 people - Maximum group size: 10

22.01.2022 Hang in there! Stay tuned for the latest updates. Fingers crossed the easing of restrictions will allow us back on the courts soon - gradually. We will be taking advice on when and how we open from Tennis Victoria and Knox Council.

22.01.2022 Latest update on face masks for tennis. And dont forget to scan in! See attached newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/28112caa4d67/update-on-face-masks

22.01.2022 Here’s our latest newsletter with loads of information and the link to order uniforms. https://mailchi.mp/1cad1720afaa/april-2021-newsletter

22.01.2022 Please note, new government regulations introduced on Friday 23 April 2021 require mandatory scanning in at all sporting facilities. QR codes are available on all entrances at the club and must be used by members, visitors, coaches, students and Book A Court users. It’s quick and easy and it auto fills your first name and mobile number.

21.01.2022 Social tennis this Thursday night from 7pm - only $5. Please RSVP in comments to this post by Wednesday if you’ll be attending.

20.01.2022 Our annual Christmas Party is on next Friday night 11 December from 6pm and like just about everything else this year, it will be different. So that we have the opportunity to catch up (safely) with many people we may not have seen for a while, we are proposing the following: It will be a 'self catered' outdoor event where we can spread out on the grass in and around the club grounds Please bring your own food and drink, cutlery, plates, cups and glasses as well as chairs or ...a rug Bring your racquet if you would like to have a hit Unless you are 1.5m apart or eating or drinking, please wear a mask The toilets will be accessible along with hot water for a cuppa Unfortunately Santa has been asked to go into quarantine before he makes his worldwide deliveries on Christmas Eve, so there won't be the usual Christmas auction The good news is everyone who comes on the night will receive a free ticket for a chance to win a door prize. Looking forward to seeing you all there. See more

20.01.2022 Book A Court is now operational. Details in the attached newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/a9eff03823ef/book-a-court-is-operational

20.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers, Junior Grand Final Draws are out We have three teams that will be competing this Saturday ... - Boys B1 Rubbers out at St Paul Apostle - Open C1 Triples out at Tally Ho - Challenge Cup A1 at Home Best of luck to all the juniors this Saturday, fingers crossed we get out there. A special mention to Ethan Meddis who will be playing his last juniors game for MGTC, he will be moving onto seniors (still MGTC) next season. He has been a wonderful junior for many seasons and we wish him and Kavan the best of luck Saturday. They will be playing at home if you want to see some tennis Thanks Mark Sadler Junior Convenor

20.01.2022 A great turn out at Open Courts session last night. Thanks for coming along and great to see some new faces.

19.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers, I have attached a photo of the announcement from Waverley Tennis Junior Finals are ON for this Saturday ... Draw should follow shortly Updates are posted on their Facebook and Website Thanks Mark Junior Convenor

18.01.2022 Summer is nearly over, but lucky for you, tennis isnt! #GetYourRacquetOn and join us for a casual hit of tennis in a fun and social environment at an #OpenCourtSesssion at 7.30pm on Thursday 5 March. Food, drinks and killer soundtracks provided.... Tag a friend and book now: https://play.tennis.com.au/opencour/mountaingatetennisclub

18.01.2022 Congratulations to our three junior teams that played in their finals yesterday They all put in amazing efforts especially with everything going on. They all finished as runners up which is a great achievement ... No news yet on start for winter season but my guess is that it will be postponed Thanks Mark Sadler Junior Convenor

18.01.2022 Open Courts session cancelled tonight due to wet weather sorry. Hope to see you there next week.

17.01.2022 Save the date - Friday 11 December 2020 Subject to restrictions we hope to put on a fun Christmas Party with a difference - stay tuned for more details.

16.01.2022 http://www.facebook.com/JacksonTaylorMP/posts/3052423768337896

16.01.2022 As a result of the new stage four restrictions, we are required to close the club facilities until further notice. Unfortunately this means they cannot be accessed for any activity including coaching, exercising or social tennis. Lets do what we can to make this latest lockdown just a pause on tennis so we can open again as soon as possible, and then stay open. Take care and stay safe. https://mailchi.mp/fbe6cd9cb5c3/stage-4-restrictions

15.01.2022 Great news! Mountain Gate Tennis Club courts will reopen from tomorrow, 21 October 2020. This is fantastic news and to ensure we can keep playing, please adhere to the following requirements: - Only attend if you are well and have no symptoms - Gatherings of no more than 10 - singles or doubles - Social distancing and personal hygiene must be practised at all times - Bring your own water bottle as the drinking spouts on the courts are not available... - Avoid contact with people and limit handling of equipment wherever possible - No social activities, such as consumption of food or drink or use of the BBQ, is permitted - Use your mobile phone to scan the QR code on the poster on the gates and enter your details. - Courts will only be available during daylight hours and the clubhouse will remain locked. Steve is working on a return to coaching plan and will be in contact with students separately. See more

15.01.2022 Latest newsletter. https://mailchi.mp//summer-is-over-but-lucky-for-you-tenni

15.01.2022 Please find Mountain Gate Tennis Clubs response to the coronavirus in the attached newsletter. https://us3.campaign-archive.com/

14.01.2022 Great news! From Sunday 17 May 2020, courts 1,3,4,6 will be available via the members gate next to the car park and court 7 via the members gate along the path from the car park to the main gate. The clubhouse will remain locked. Please adhere to the following requirements: Only attend if you are well and have no symptoms Gatherings of no more than 10 - singles or doubles... Social distancing and personal hygiene must be practised at all times For practical reasons we are unable to leave hand sanitiser on the courts so please bring your own and use before and after using the equipment (e.g. baggers) Bring your own water bottle as the drinking spouts on the courts are not available Avoid contact with people and limit handling of equipment wherever possible Minimise the time you are at the courts before and after playing, no social activities, such as consumption of food or drink or use of the BBQ, is permitted Please demonstrate appropriate tennis etiquette and if you have been on the court for a long time, allow others on, who are waiting to play Download the COVID Safe app so that if someone does test positive, tracing can be greatly enhanced Courts will only be available during daylight hours. Steve is working on a return to coaching plan and will be in contact with students separately. This is just the beginning and a great step forward, so lets make the most of it safely.

12.01.2022 COMPETITION UPDATE As we are all fully aware, current State Government COVID-19 restrictions will only permit social tennis, training and coaching with no more ...than 20 people in a single space (plus those currently required to run the space), but inter-club competition tennis is not permitted. Tennis Victoria is awaiting the outcome of the next State Government De-escalation plan on the further easing of the COVID-19 restrictions and daily engagement between Tennis Victoria and Government Authorities is taking place. At this point in time, while we all await the upcoming State Government confirmation of the next stage of restrictions coming into affect (from 22 June) , Waverley Tennis is now planning for the start-up of its shortened Winter Season 2020 (for junior and senior players) on the weekend of Saturday, 18 July, and Sunday, 19 July, 2020, with its Mid-Week Mens, Mid-Week Ladies, Night Tennis and Waverley Tennis Hot Shots Match Play Term 3 Program to commence shortly thereafter (the latter, Hot Shots, not commencing until Sunday morning, 09 August). In the hope and anticipation that inter-club competitions can resume in July, as planned, Waverley Tennis strongly recommends that all its Affiliates with junior and senior teams entered into the Winter Season 2020 take time out NOW to check that all teams and players entered into the Winter Season are still available and that no changes to teams are required. If your Tennis Club wishes to change team compositions, or even to withdraw teams due to the non-availability of players, please advise Waverley Tennis by Friday, 26 June, 2020, at the latest (i.e., at the end of this current School Term). Please also do not forget to update Club Zone if there have been changes in the office bearers at your Tennis Club. Waverley Tennis will appreciate your assistance in this matter and again thanks you for your patience and support of Waverley Tennis and the community during this unprecedented time.

12.01.2022 Due to the lockdown, club and courts are temporarily unavailable sorry.

12.01.2022 If you're looking for a tasty Christmas cake or pudding, why not purchase one from the Lions Club Knox Branch? It's for a good cause and Geraint Gardner, our sponsor from O'Briens Real Estate, is taking orders. Details below.

11.01.2022 Here's our latest newsletter. Don't forget our AGM is on 21 July. https://mailchi.mp/72a0a2c3cd3f/june-2021-newsletter

11.01.2022 Looking for things to do in lock down? Missing your tennis friends? Well, here is a perfect opportunity to have some fun, be completely safe and its free! Click on this zoom link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82700094819 Meeting ID: 827 0009 4819 Passcode: 8C5F2x

10.01.2022 Hi everyone, Big congratulations to five of our junior teams on making semi finals Below is a photo of the draw for this Saturday, you should have all recieved an email as well ... Best of luck for Saturday and have fun Mark Junior Convenor

10.01.2022 Heather from our club is running a free online Bath Bomb workshop. Its on tomorrow - Wednesday 6 May. Booking details below.

10.01.2022 Repeat from last week If you cant tell whether a ball is in or out, you do NOT replay the point. You call it IN and give the benefit of doubt to your oppone...nt. No replays just because you arent sure! If players cannot agree on a score, they go back point by point that game. If they disagree on a point, ONLY replay that particular point and have them go back to the scores agreed on. Eg. You agree on 4 points so say its 30-30 but cant agree on the fifth. You can only replay the fifth point. If a ball comes from a neighboring court between a first and second serve, the server does NOT automatically get a first serve unless the returner thinks it was too long of a delay. A player must honor the request of an opponent to clear a ball on or close to the court. If a player overrules him/herself, they lose the point even if they return the shot. See more

10.01.2022 As expected, the continued escalation of social distancing measures in Victoria now requires us to make some significant changes. On the advice of the government and Tennis Victoria the following is to take effect immediately. - All tennis programmes and coaching is cancelled, including one-on-one coaching, until further notice - All club, association and social play is cancelled until further notice - All tennis clubs and centres are closed until further notice This means ou...r club is no longer available for tennis, even for members having a hit with their own families. These measures may appear extreme but reflect the seriousness of the situation. If you have any questions or concerns, please dont hesitate to email ([email protected]) or call me 0418 506 073. We are all looking forward to returning to what we have taken for granted for so long, the freedom to have a hit of tennis and enjoy each others company whenever we wanted. Lets all stay safe and do our bit to help our community and health care workers. See more

10.01.2022 Our courts are still available for social tennis, with restrictions. Details in the attached newsletter and on our website. https://mailchi.mp/7b22236cbb1d/latest-update-july-2020

09.01.2022 Unfortunately we have decided to postpone the Trivia Night. We do plan to hold it later in the year once the coronavirus situation has changed. Thank you to those who have already purchased a table and we will refund all tickets in full as soon as possible over the next week. While it is extremely disappointing, we feel it is appropriate given the circumstances. A big thank you to those who have been working tirelessly in the background planning and organising what promised to be a great night. All of the generous donations will be held over for when we reschedule. We look forward to seeing you then.

08.01.2022 A quick update - while Tennis Victoria have provided a detailed Return to Tennis Checklist, we are still waiting on advice from Knox Council before we are allowed to open. We are expecting this in the next few days. This initial stage is primarily for social tennis and some coaching where we must still keep 1.5 metres apart, have a maximum of 10 people and follow hygiene protocols. We may have multiple small groups where we can ensure players are spaced out across the venue. The clubhouse must remain closed except for using the toilets and hygiene protocols must be followed. Well keep you posted.

08.01.2022 Stay tuned - latest updates in the attached newsletter.

08.01.2022 Hi everyone, Teams and fixtures have just been sent out. Please let me know if you don't receive it. ... Looking forward to next Saturday Thanks Mark Sadler Junior Convenor

07.01.2022 Hi Parents and Carers, Below is the latest update from Waverley Tennis Thanks ... Mark See more

07.01.2022 *If anyone isnt getting emails from me please let me know asap * Hi Parents and Carers, Welcome back!... I am very excited to announce that we are anticipating that the upcoming (shortened) Winter Season will begin on Saturday 18th July. We should have a firmed up date next week after the easing of restriction announcements are made on June 22nd. Anyone who has signed up for Winter Season will need to reconfirm by Saturday 20th June that they will still be competing. A warm welcome to the new parents. We look forward to seeing the kids in July! Thanks Mark Junior Convenor

04.01.2022 Hi Parents and Carers, Hope everyone is doing alright and looking after themselves. There is a last minute opportunity to order some uniforms !!... Short sleeve t shirts ONLY The shop on the website is now active and will close by the end of this week. Thanks Mark Junior Convenor

04.01.2022 FREE - Open Court Session, BBQ and drinks tomorrow night only! Members and non-members welcome. Check out the new fun format and have a snag and drink afterwards. You must register here and yes, its free! https://play.tennis.com.au/opencour/mountaingatetennisclub

03.01.2022 --UPDATE-- Waverley have just notified start date is the 14th of November NOT the 7th .... Sorry it was their "typo" . . Great news we are getting ready for our junior competition to start again in a COVID safe way on 14th November 2020. Please keep up-to-date with the guidelines here. Have fun kids it’s great to be back! https://mgtc.com.au//Community-Tennis-Guidelines-Metro-Mel See more

02.01.2022 Great to see some familiar faces (including Seb) at our impromptu Christmas party on Friday night. A beautiful evening for a hit and a chat and the chance to say thank you and farewell to one of our long time coaches Trav. He finishes up next week so be sure sure to wish him well if you see him. Thanks Trav!

01.01.2022 Lots of news in our latest newsletter. Look out for an invite to register for Book a Court. Save the date for our Trivia Night 13 March 2021 and let us know if you would like to order a T-shirt or hoodie. https://mailchi.mp/ca9a94e38025/merry-christmas?e=af141ca2a6