Holt Sports Courts

PURPOSE: Holt Sports & Recreation Committee (HSRC) is responsible for the sports facilities in the village of Holt, under peppercorn lease from the parish council. Our founding goals are:

• To foster and promote multi-sports for all levels
• To provide opportunities for recreation and competition
• To encourage young people to participate in sport more
• To encourage coaching
• To ensure the courts are well-maintained, safe and fit-for-purpose
• To raise financial support to enhance maintenance

COMMITTEE:

• Chairperson: Ian Gibbons (ianrgibbons@gmail.com)
• Secretary: Heather Newman (Contact: newman279@btinternet.com)
• Treasurer: Roy Quilliam (royquilliam@aol.com)
• Welfare Officer: Jayne Gibbons (jayne44gibbons@btinternet.com)
• Fundraising & Events: Helen Quilliam (helenquilliam@aol.com)
• Other Committee Members: Cathryn Smith, Sarah Cullop, Jane Margetts, Lizzie Shaw, Ross Arnold
• Trustees: Meg Slade, Jo Lilley & Andrew Beck

BRIEF HISTORY: The HSRC management committee was formed in 1996, when the founder Meg Slade asked the village community if they would like to build a tennis court on the recreation field. The idea was met favourably by the village and the parish council, and the project grew to encompass other sports (basketball, netball and football). The courts were funded through village fundraising events along with grants from Sport England and Wiltshire Council Area Board. The first court was built in 2000, and a second built similarly in 2015 given strong demand. The courts are now self-supporting with bookings.

HSRC POLICIES: Safeguarding Policy Statement | Safeguarding Policy | Diversity and Inclusion Policy Summary  |  Diversity and Inclusion Policy