Hale LTC is managed by an elected voluntary committee . Their role is to support; not only the strategic direction of the club for its members but lead on the overall planning of tennis related activities.
The committee work hard to enable the club to be a safe and enjoyable place for all levels of players., enabling sustainable and continuous growth of the club, with excellent facilities, a strong team/competitive tennis programme and a thriving junior section.
The Committee works with the LTA on welfare, safeguarding, compliance and best practice, in all aspects of tennis club management.
Delivering policies that are clear and effective and are benificial to all members.
Clubmark Accreditation
Hale LTC proudly gained *Clubmark accreditation in May 2009 and has continued to be recognised as a LTA club of excellence.
* This is a 'Mark of Excellence', earned by tennis clubs which, in the opinion of the LTA, demonstrate that they are well-managed and have a comprehensive tennis coaching and programme that works for all members.
Accredited tennis clubs must adopt best practice in all matters but particularly with regards to the safeguarding of adults and children and health and safety.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Giles Chesher - The President
Giles' main role is to be the clubs Ambassador and represent the members, chair the committee meetings and annual AGM.
He, along with the committee, will deliver the agreed strategic plans for growth and development of the club.
He will be the lead for liasion with members regarding any issues, along with the Head of Wellbeing and Safeguarding .
TBC- Treasurer/Financial Activities
This role is parampount in supporting the club in delivering the approved commercial strategy in relation to the clubs financial postion, present and future. Ensuring the long term growth of the club will benefit all members..
Intrium - Jane Cave - Hon. Club Secretary & LTA Liaison
Club Secretary role is to ensure the committee conducts its business within the rules of the club constitution, which includes governance, organising and recording all committee meetings, the AGM and advice when requierd on all aspects of supporting members.
Kevin Smith - Membership Secretary
Kevin is responsible for managing the membership renewels and resolving any issues.
Pete Murray - Head of Men's Tennis
Pete joined the committee in Summer 2023, to support the development of mens team tennis, 6 teams and strategy for future development.
Pete manages external high level tennis tournaments. Premier, County and Tornaments.
Susan Brown - Head of Ladies Tennis & Marketing-Strategy Support
Susan has developed the ladies team tennis since 2021, two leagues with 6 teams in the Summer , manages the 6 Winter League Tennis Teams.
Susan with the committee' involvement has developed the future strategy for ladies tennis at HLTC, 2023 - 2030.
Susan, supports the marketing activities for the club.
Mary Timothy - Welfare & Safeguarding Officer: Housekeeping & Grounds
Mary is responsible for ensuring we have appropriate arrangements in place for the maintenance of the club and all tennis facilities, including the clubhouse, tennis courts and grounds.
Kevin Smith - Head of General Communications Passing Shots as Head of Membership
Kevin leads on consolidating communications internal and external .