Canterbury Bankstown tennis Association - a century of achievement
History book release at our reunion event - Friday 1 March, 2019
This is the first official Canterbury Bankstown Tennis Association reunion event since 1995, put together for the special release of the book produced by Chris Maron covering 100 years of achievement of the Canterbury Bankstown Tennis Association.
The book depicts the rich history of tennis and its growth within the boundaries of the association during the past ten decades and showcases the people who played the game, the officials and the achievements that have emerged during that period. Over the years, the Association has seen players including Harry Hopman and Tony Roche (who has twice been ranked #2 in the World) and a range of players selected in Australian Davis Cup teams including Bill Sidwell, George Worthington, Bob Giltinan, John Cottrill and Phil Dent.
Tennis itself has changed enormously over the 100 year period, facing many challenges, as have the people who play the game within the Association's boundaries. Community members have embraced new or alternate sports in the community and tennis has taken on new forms, shorter time frames and varied timeslots. Today, we now look at catering for the current and future lifestyles people now lead and officials will market the game in a new and challenging way! The champions we can be proud of and the many challenges they faced over the past 100 years, are featured throughout the book, together with a large array of outstanding photographs capturing the game of tennis locally in a unique way!
100 years is a proud achievement and the current president of the CBTA, Roger Pitt, is immensely proud of this significant publication!
The book will be officially launched at the reunion event on FRIDAY 1 MARCH 2019, and be available for purchase on the evening, however, you may secure an advance copy by ordering through our website below! After purchase, collection may be arranged through contacting enq@cbta.com.au or by additionally purchasing an Official Reunion and Book Launch ticket and collecting on the launch evening. Bookings for this event are essential and this is an 18 years and over event.
It is a must read and it is a unique addition to your own special library. Copies will not last long, so order early to avoid disappointment! We hope to see you all at the reunion!
The book depicts the rich history of tennis and its growth within the boundaries of the association during the past ten decades and showcases the people who played the game, the officials and the achievements that have emerged during that period. Over the years, the Association has seen players including Harry Hopman and Tony Roche (who has twice been ranked #2 in the World) and a range of players selected in Australian Davis Cup teams including Bill Sidwell, George Worthington, Bob Giltinan, John Cottrill and Phil Dent.
Tennis itself has changed enormously over the 100 year period, facing many challenges, as have the people who play the game within the Association's boundaries. Community members have embraced new or alternate sports in the community and tennis has taken on new forms, shorter time frames and varied timeslots. Today, we now look at catering for the current and future lifestyles people now lead and officials will market the game in a new and challenging way! The champions we can be proud of and the many challenges they faced over the past 100 years, are featured throughout the book, together with a large array of outstanding photographs capturing the game of tennis locally in a unique way!
100 years is a proud achievement and the current president of the CBTA, Roger Pitt, is immensely proud of this significant publication!
The book will be officially launched at the reunion event on FRIDAY 1 MARCH 2019, and be available for purchase on the evening, however, you may secure an advance copy by ordering through our website below! After purchase, collection may be arranged through contacting enq@cbta.com.au or by additionally purchasing an Official Reunion and Book Launch ticket and collecting on the launch evening. Bookings for this event are essential and this is an 18 years and over event.
It is a must read and it is a unique addition to your own special library. Copies will not last long, so order early to avoid disappointment! We hope to see you all at the reunion!
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Author Chris Maron (pictured right) with Ken Rosewall (left).
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Travelling to the event and need accommodation?
View local accommodation partners within 15mins walking distance below and click the link to book direct.
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Travelodge Bankstown - Bankstown Sports Club
8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown, NSW, 2200 For special event discount rate, please click below link. Bookings must be made by 31 January 2019 |
Gardenview Hotel - Bankstown
471 Chapel Road, Bankstown, NSW, 2200 For special event discount rate, please click below link and enter codeword 'CBTA'. Bookings must be made by 28 February 2019 |
Parking for the event, is available at either the Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre underground carpark (access off Rickard Road), open until the event conclusion at 10:00pm or the Canterbury Bankstown Council carpark accessible either off Rickard Road or Jacobs Street), open until midnight.
Any further enquiries for the Reunion and Book Launch event or book purchases OR if you have information or photographs that may be of interest to CBTA or reunion attendees we would love to hear from you!
Please contact us below -
Any further enquiries for the Reunion and Book Launch event or book purchases OR if you have information or photographs that may be of interest to CBTA or reunion attendees we would love to hear from you!
Please contact us below -
