Meet the BPLTC Committee
Our club is run by a dedicated team of volunteers who work throughout the year to ensure our members enjoy excellent tennis facilities and a welcoming, thriving club atmosphere. From organising tournaments and social events to maintaining our courts and managing day-to-day operations, each committee member brings their own expertise and enthusiasm to their role.
Many of our members chip in with various jobs and activities through the year. We massively appreciate this ongoing support from our community.
We're always happy to hear from members, so if you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to get more involved in club life, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the relevant committee member below.
| Role | Name | Role Description |
| President | Jon Lang - Stepping down after many years excellent service | Chair of the Committee with general oversight of direction and operations working with other Committee members and Head Coach in running of the Club in line with Club rules and objectives |
| Secretary | Vacant - We are currently seeking a new Secretary. If you're interested in this role, please contact a member of the committee. | Organising committee meetings and AGM including preparing and distributing the agenda in consultation with the Chair/President Taking and issuing minutes of committee meetings and AGM Maintaining club records and legal documents including confidentiality agreements Ensuring that the club complies with its constitution and/or club rules and any other applicable legal requirements Assisting with completion of the club's annual LTA venue registration. |
| Treasurer | Neil Laidlaw | The day to day management of the club's finances Keeping the management committee updated on the club's financial position Preparing the annual accounts for audit and presentation at the AGM |
| Welfare Officer | Caroline Wilke |
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| Head Coach | Ollie Dixon |
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| Match Secretary | Carol Pearson | Liaising with leagues regarding teams to be entered and respective captains' contact details Communicating agreed home dates to respective leagues Distributing league information to team captains Organising logistics for club league matches including allocating home match dates and block booking courts Dealing with any disputes arising from league matches Reporting on team results at committee meetings and the AGM |
| Grounds Secretary | Paul Dawes - Stepping down after 10 years valued service. Potentially this could become a shared role. | Main objective is to keep the tennis courts in a playable condition. Arranging weekly work parties & periodic deep cleans Maintaining fences/outbuildings & practice wall. Facilitate maintenance of floodlights, driveways & trees/hedges (big thanks to Jon, Richard and Rob for help with these)
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| Membership Secretary | Paul Leathley | Responding to email enquiries from existing and prospective new members, providing details of membership packages, pro rata prices and other information about the club Keeping the membership database up to date Contacting members about renewals and payments |
| Co-House Secretaries | Steph Jones & Sarah Thompson | Clubhouse matters including: - Electrics - Heating - Fire Safety - Cleaning contract - Waste disposal contract - Internal Decor - Clubhouse Keys |
| Co-Social Secretaries | Amanda Manekshaw & Rachel Woodworth | Managing hall and event bookings Facilitating social tournaments, e.g. American Tournament Facilitating social events, e.g. Christmas party Stocking and running the bar Keeping members informed of events via whatsapp, email and website |
| All round good egg | Rob Jones | Thanks to Rob for stepping in and helping in a number of areas including Insurance Claims, Trust Deed and Court Resurfacing Subcommittee |