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Nominations for all NSTA awards were
called from Clubs and coaches, prior
to the NSTA Championships, for a final
decision by the Committee and presenta-
tion on Finals Day.
A Club Shield was also on offer this
year for the Club with the best results
averaged over the number of players (not
less than 10). Kooroora stood a strong
chance with 44 players, entering, Lane
Cove 18, Tennis Valley 17, Neutral Bay 12
and Love ‘n Deuce 10. It was a close con-
test, up until the last ball was struck, and
LANE COVE was ultimately announced
as the inaugural winner. Club Presient
Garry Butler was quick to acknowledge
the efforts of his club members, and in
particular their MVP Sue Woodward - Sue
had entered 5 events, won 4 and was
runner up in the 5th! Lane Cove finished
up with an average of 4.28, Kooroora 2nd
with 3.89, and Neutral Bay 3rd on 2.58.
The NSTA Sportswoman of the Year
award went to Susan Officer (Neutral
Bay) and NSTA Sportsman of the Year
to Alex Byrne (Kooroora). Both players
display exemplory sportsmanship both on
and off the court and are both an inspira-
tion to their peers and junior players.
Roger Rogowski seemed an obvious
choice for NSTA Junior of the Year, for his
outstanding results throughout 2015.
w Ranked 1,179 in the World Junior ITF
rankings
w Ranked 286 in Australia
w Canberra Junior International ITF:
singles - won through qualifying, then
progressed to quarter finals of main draw;
doubles - reached semi finals
w Sydney Open: singles - reached final
of 18s
w Wollongong Junior Gold: singles - won
16s
w Sydney Junior Closed Silver: singles
- won 16s
w City Junior Silver: singles - won 16s;
doubles - won 16s
w 2015 NSTA Junior Championships:
singles - won 18s and 16s
NSTA Junior Sportsmanship award
went to Hugo Thomas. Hugo has played
in NSTA competitions and Challenges all
through his junior years and his behaviour
on court has always been unquestionable.
His sportsmanship and friendly demean-
our towards his partners and opponents
is a great credit to him, and wonderful
example to fellow players.
Encouragement Awards were presented
to Jenna Svatos and Michael Gock .
Both Jenna and Michael are always sup-
porting NSTA events and competitions
and have great potential to develop their
games.
We congratulate all our award win-
ners and are confident that they are all
members of whom the NSTA can justly
be proud.
Our sincere thanks and appreciation
are extended to Lane Cove West Tennis
Club for thier continued generous spon-
sorship of the NSTA Junior Sportsman-
ship and NSTA Encouragment Awards.
(Above left) Lane Cove Club
President Garry Butler with their
MVP Sue Woodward
(left) Sportswoman of the Year
Susan Officer
(top right) Junior of the Year
Roger Rogowski
(centre right) Junior Sportsmanship
winner Hugo Thomas
(right) Sportsman of the Year Alex Byrne
NSTA AWARDS