Lisvane Tennis Club Committee

The current Committee members were elected in 2025 at the last Annual General Meeting (AGM) .

Chair

Chris Heiberg

Hi! I’m Chris Heiberg, the newly appointed Chairperson of the Lisvane Tennis Club Committee. My love for tennis and the friendships I have made on the court drives my commitment to supporting our new committee as we work together to take the club to the next level. We’re focused on making our fantastic courts and facilities a welcoming space for everyone, seasoned players, complete beginners, and anyone curious about giving tennis a try. We will actively be seeking opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy this wonderful game.

Vice Chair

Ed Jones

Hi my name is Edward Jones, I’m really excited to be stepping into the role of Vice Chair of Lisvane Tennis Club and genuinely grateful for the chance to get more involved, with a great team, in a great tennis community.

I’ve lived in Lisvane for ten years, and while the club hasn’t always been a big part of my family’s routine, in the last 5 years both of my children are now involved in the Lisvane coaching programme, and as someone who loves the sport of tennis, I’m excited for us all becoming much more a part of club life.

My aim with the new team is to help create a tennis club that feels friendly, social, and full of energy and strengthen that sense of community that makes local clubs so special.

With my children in the coaching programme I want to see young players feel encouraged, supported, and excited about improving. With the right environment, I believe we can help a fantastic new generation of Lisvane tennis players grow and have a lot of fun along the way.

Safeguarding and Welfare Officer 

Matt Miles

My daughters started playing tennis just after covid, shortly before we moved to Lisvane. I was so blown away by the friendly and welcoming nature of the club that I wasn't far behind my children in signing up as a member! We all learn together as a family, play together as a family, and enjoy our social time watching others on the terrace.

As a teacher and a parent, I am aware of how important safeguarding is. I have seen how all young people can flourish when provided with a comfortable and safe environment. The youth programme at Lisvane tennis club is incredibly active, with three dedicated coaches and several programmes to suit all ages and abilities. In the same way my children have loved to develop through the box leagues and coaching, so I intend to make sure all young people have the same experience.

Treasurer

Seb Huckson

Secretary

Spencer Symmons

I live locally in Thornhill and I've been a member for 3 years. Previously a semi professional snooker player my fading eyesight and hatred of the gym means I`m now back to loving tennis again. I run a recruitment business and have 4 wonderful boys, the youngest of which has recently joined the club and is tennis mad #prouddad.

Committee member

Erin Piper

Hi, I’m Erin! I’ve been a member of the club since I was ten years old, and it’s been a huge part of my life ever since. This year, I’ll be supporting the committee by helping with safeguarding and organising junior social events, making sure our younger players feel welcome, included and confident on and off the court.

I’ve enjoyed taking part in many Club Championships over the years and am proud to be Ladies Doubles Club Champion. Tennis has given me so much, and I’m excited to give back to the club and help create a positive, fun environment for all our members.

House and Grounds

Clive Bolton has been a member of the Club since 2004. He has served on the committee since 2012 and has been House & Grounds member for the last 3 years. Once the Club gained planning permission in 2015 he co-ordinated the funding and construction of Courts 4 & 5, and in 2019 he managed the resurfacing of Courts 1-3 since which time he has carried out all the maintenance on these courts with occasional assistance from other club members.

He has also been responsible for all project work since 2015. Clive tends to play in the Tuesday and Sunday morning social sessions, and has in the past played for various club teams. He can be seen up at the club several times during the week doing various maintenance activities as well as looking after the 120 saplings we had to plant in the wooded area between Court 1-3 and Court 4 & 5.

Clive is  also one of the club's two representatives on the main Cardiff Athletic Club Management Committee.

Membership Secretary

Julia Thomas 

Hi! Despite living just round the corner from the club for many years, I've only been a member since 2020 but wish I'd joined ages ago. I've got much fitter and made so many friends since joining and it feels like a family with the added bonus that they're all crazy about tennis! Having learnt tennis as a teenager in school, I went on to play squash and badminton instead but tennis at the club feels like it has it all - one of the most fun and social forms of exercise there is. I regularly attend the social sessions with early Sunday mornings being my absolute favourite.

I was asked to become membership secretary in 2022 and the role includes introducing prospective and new members to the club, dealing with their membership queries and thereafter ensuring they get the most out of the club once they have joined. For membership related queries, my contact details are 07711 269101 or julia.m.thomas2024@gmail.com

Social/Fundraising Officer 

Juliette Sherrard

Hi I'm Juliette Sherrard, your social secretary. I've been in the role for just over a year having previously been membership secretary.

I've been a member of LTC for over 10 years now along with my husband Doug, our son Will and daughter Holly. My hobbies include playing tennis, golf, yoga, swimming, reading and baking. I love my role and take huge pleasure in organising social events for our extremely friendly and fun loving members!

Representative - Cardiff Athletic Club Management Committee

Jim Allan has been a member of the Club since 2003.  He has served on the committee for several years as the Tennis Section representative on the Cardiff Athletic Club (our parent) management committee of which he is currently Vice Chair. He was responsible for obtaining the Athletic Club approval and their subsequent funding for the construction of courts 4 and 5 and the recent resurfacing of courts 1,2 and3.

Jim very much enjoys the social aspect of tennis and currently plays on Tuesday morning, Wednesday evening and Sunday morning.

Club Captain

Alex Welch 

Alex Welch is the Club Captain, promoting participation at a competitive level across the club and providing general assistance to the awesome Team Captains who run multiple Ladies, Mixed and Men’s teams in the local Tennis Wales league system.
 
In his role he provides the captains, with the Tennis Wales/LTA league and tournament rules, clarification of rules and highlighting of any significant changes from season to season. Where needed he supports with the selection of team captains, assisting captains with player team selection and procedures.

He gives guidance when needed with inputting match results on the LTA website and assists with any queries on rules and procedures.
 
Alex is the main point of contact for the Annual Club championships alongside Club Coach Tony Symons-Hicks.
 
Should you have any questions, comments, or suggestions on competitive league tennis at the club or the Annual Club Championships please get in touch.