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 - Club 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
Chris Thexton - Treasurer & Head Coach Liaison
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
Helen Bradshaw - Junior/Club Secretary
Junior/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 and especially ensuring junior members are at the forefront of the club's future strategies for the club's activities & programme
Kevin Smith - Membership Secretary & Club Membership Communications/Charity Liaison and Special Projects
Kevin is responsible for managing the membership renewels and resolving any issues.
dealing with membership communications.
Special Projects - example, new floodlights
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 team development
Jane Cave - Head of Ladies Tennis
Jane has been a member for many years, and offers a high level of knowledge and experience that is very benifical to all ladies that play competitive tennis at the club. Jane manages all the ladies who want to play team tennis at the club and leads the programme for Premier County and National (External) Tournaments and Competitions
Jane is also a safeguarding support officer
Mary Timothy - Welfare, Wellbeing & Safeguarding Officer: Housekeeping & Grounds
Mary is responsible for welfare, wellness of the clubs members and safegurading.
This role ensures all juniors are playing in a secure and safe environment.
This role also includes general wellness for all members so Mary has a duel role that includes the asthetics of the club, to provide a peaceful and lovley space for playing tennis and having enjoyable social time - both in the outside area and inside the clubhouse and all other facilities
Susie Brown - Head Coach Liaison
Susan has moved from Head of Ladies Tennis after 9 years and will now be supporting the Head Coach, with the Treasurer Chris Thexton, in assisting in the delivering of an outstanding programme of events and coaching for all members.