Meet The County Support Team

Norfolk Tennis (Charity No. 1203480) is the official body promoting and developing tennis and padel across the county. We work closely with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), particularly its Central & East region, to support:

- Clubs and venues
- Coaches and volunteers
- Players of all ages and abilities

Whether you want to play, volunteer, or explore a new sport, we’re here to help you get started.

πŸ§‘‍🀝‍πŸ§‘ Who We Are
We are a volunteer-led Charitable Incorporated Organisation supported by a small number of part-time staff. Our structure includes:

- A Board of Trustees
- A Management Committee
- A dedicated group of project leads and coordinators

Together, we support Norfolk’s vibrant ecosystem of city, town, and rural venues — from iconic names like Hunstanton and Cromer to emerging padel venues and Inclusive Tennis hubs.

πŸ“£ We're Recruiting
We are currently seeking:

- Finance team members
- Assistant Secretary
- Competitions Lead
- Sponsorship & Funding team members

Interested in helping at events or joining a project? Contact us to get involved

πŸ›οΈNorfolk Tennis Management Committee & Officers

Name   Role
Kathy Lofthouse   President & Inclusive Tennis Lead
James Buddell   Chair
Heather Bottomley   LTA Councillor
Liz Gill   Honorary Secretary
James Kent   Honorary Treasurer
Debbie Banner   Assistant Treasurer
Kay Skelton   Sponsorship & Funding
Mandy Driver   Safeguarding Officer
Chris Stocker   U10 County Junior Manager
Nicky Crawley   11-18 County Junior Manager
Stuart Silvester   Admin/Comms & Schools Lead
Neil Henery   Seniors Tennis & Parent Liaison
Carl Philpott   Parent Liaison
Maddie Brooks   Social Media Oficer
Suzie Scarlett   Padel Ambassador
Paula Edwards   Assistant Padel Ambassador

 

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