Pennant

Registration form:

Entries are due in February. The season runs from April to August.

Enquiries: David Lo, 0401 496 825, pennant@doncastertc.org.au

Reference: Tennis Victoria Pennant




Partial history

Pennant 2019

In 2019, Doncaster Tennis Club entered 3 teams (Grades 5, 6 and 9). The Grade 5 team finished 3rd out of 8 teams within the Section and qualified for Sectional Finals. The Grade 6 team finished 5th out of 8 teams within the Section and had a great season. The Grade 9 team finished 3rd out of 8 teams and qualified for the Sectional Finals.

The Doncaster Tennis Club pennant player of the season went to Ethan Butson and was presented with a trophy at the 2019 Annual General Meeting held in October.


Pennant 2018

In 2018 Doncaster Tennis Club entered 2 pennant teams in Grades 5 & 6.

Both teams found the season very tough, finishing 8th and 6th respectively at the end of the season.

Congratulations to Eric Soong for winning the Pennant Player of the Year Award for DTC. This award was presented at the Annual Junior Tournament Presentations/Round Robin Tournament/Christmas Breakup to the best performing male pennant player for the tennis club.


Pennant 2017

In 2017 Doncaster Tennis Club entered 4 pennant teams. One team finished in the top 4 and competed in finals. Congratulations to the Grade 7 Section 5 Men (Barry Chan, Patrick Fong (C), Robert Chin, Steven Fong, Melvin Leong, Eric Soong, Jack Maxwell and Ozan Sevik) who finished 3rd on the ladder at the conclusion of the season but unfortunately lost in the grade semi-finals to Devon Meadows TC.

Congratulations to Ian Chong and Ayesha Dang for winning the Pennant Player of the Year Award for DTC. These awards were presented at the Annual General meeting to the best performing male and female pennant players for the tennis club.


Pennant 2016 

In 2016 Doncaster Tennis Club entered 4 pennant teams. Two teams finished in the top 4 and competed in finals. The Grade 5 Men narrowly missed out on finals finishing 5th whilst the Grade 5 Women finished 6th respectively. The Grade 8 Section 5 Boys finished 4th on the ladder but unfortunately lost in the first week of finals to Eildon Park TC. Congratulations to the Grade 8 Section 4 Men (Barry Chan, Patrick Fong, Robert Chin (C), Steven Fong, Melvin Leong and Eric Soong) who finished 3rd on the ladder at the conclusion of the season and went on to win an epic final against Hume TC which finished under lights after a long day of tennis. They unfortunately lost in the grade quarter-finals to Gracedale Park TC.

Congratulations to Clement Chan and Marie Henshall for winning the Pennant Player of the Year Award for DTC. These awards were presented at the Annual General Meeting to the best performing male and female pennant players for the tennis club.


Pennant 2015

In 2015 Doncaster Tennis Club entered 4 pennant teams. 1 team finished in the top 4 and competed in finals. Grade 3 finished 7th whilst grade 6 finished 6th. Congratulations to the grade 9 men who finished 2nd on the ladder at the conclusion of the season. They unfortunately lost in their semi- final by 2 games against Lalor. The grade 4 women finished 7th on the ladder.

Congratulations to Phillip Chan and Eve Humphries for winning the Pennant Player of the year award for DTC. This award is presented at the Annual General meeting to the best performing male and female pennant players for the tennis club. Phillip won 100% of rubbers in grade 9 whilst Eve won 67% of rubbers in grade 4. This is the 2nd year consecutive year Eve has won the award.


Pennant 2014

In 2014 Doncaster Tennis Club entered 4 pennant teams. 2 teams finished in the top 4 and competed in finals. Grade 8 finished 5th whilst grade 9 finished 7th. Congratulations to the grade 5 men who finished on top of the ladder at the conclusion of the season. They unfortunately lost in the 2nd week of the finals by 2 sets. The grade 5 women have won 2 finals and will play in the grade semi-final this weekend.

Congratulations to Joel Compagnino and Eve Humphries for winning the Pennant Player of the year award for DTC. This award is presented at the Annual General meeting to the best performing male and female pennant players for the tennis club. Joel won 100% of rubbers in grade 5 whilst Eve won 86% of rubbers in a very successful season for the women’s team.

Pennant 2013

In 2013 Doncaster Tennis Club entered 5 pennant teams. 3 teams finished in the top 4 and competed in finals. Grade 8 and 11 lost in the first week. Congratulations to grade 6 beating the top team in their section to advance to the 2nd week of the finals. They unfortunately lost their 2nd final by a set.

Congratulations to Jonathon Chan and Stephanie Tkalcevic for winning the Pennant Player of the year awards for DTC. This award is presented at the Annual General meeting to the best performing male and female pennant players for the tennis club. Jonathon won 81% of rubbers in grade 6 whilst Stephanie won 43% of rubbers in a challenging season for the women’s team. 

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Grade 6: Jonathon Chan, Tyler Tao, Matt Louey, David Lo, Andrew Caldwell (C)


Pennant 2011

Doncaster Tennis Club Grade 6 Pennant Team 2011

Will Pisani, Ben Jackson, Andrew Caldwell, Joel Compagnino (C)

Pennant 2008

Doncaster fielded six teams with Men's Grade 8 winning their section (Tier 1)

John Petridis, Jonathan Han, Mick Farrell, Jonathan Chan, Paul Petridis