By Kath Gannaway
HEALESVILLE Tennis Club has had its share of wash-outs, but last Saturday’s cancellation of all games due to heat was a first.
Club spokesperson Alan Honeycombe said the ‘heat-out’ was an unprecedented step by the committee of Eastern Region Tennis who cancelled all Saturday games due to the heat wave and the total fire ban.
Tennis will however go ahead at Healesville during this week with the introduction of newly appointed coach Wayne Broom. Mr Broom will be at the Queens Park courts on Tuesday, 3 February, Thursday 5, and Friday 6, after school, to meet previous and prospective coaching students.
A free Meet the Coach Fun Day will be held on Sunday 8 February from 9am to 11am.
Mr Broom can be contacted on 0437 008 788.
@BT Sport Sub Mail:Light Horse tribute at Alexandra
ALEXANDRA Race Club is racing on Sunday 15th February with a special tribute to the Light Horse.
It will feature a march past of The Creswick Light Horse Troop, the Alexandra Horseman’s Association and the 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse Military Band.
The tribute promises to be a great day with a combination of horse racing and entertainment.
“It’s a day to enjoy country racing and appreciate the service to our country of the Light Horse Troopers who returned 90 years ago from the Middle East and Europe in World War I,” said Lindy Sloan from the club.
The first race is at 1.15pm. For further information visit www.alexandraraceclub.com.au.
@BT Sport Sub Mail:Racing at Healesville
THE next Healesville Amateur Race Club meeting is on Sunday 8 February. The Healesville picnic meetings have gained a reputation as one of Victoria’s great value race days. The meetings have a family focus with free entertainment for the kids while the adults can enjoy competitive picnic racing with full betting facilities available. Punters can take along a picnic or there is on-course catering. For further information visit www.healesvilleraces. com.au
