Our board meets formally once a month to discuss matters regarding the ongoing enhancement of the club. Find out how to access our board meeting minutes.

Meet Our Board

Chairman  |  Gareth Nicol

Gareth joined the board in November 2016 and has been a member of MPLTC for 14 years now. As chairperson, he seeks to represent the club’s membership within the board, helping members get what they are looking for from our club. He also stands as Men’s Team Captain, assisting in the organisation of all 8 men’s teams which compete in some of the highest Surrey and Aegon Leagues.

Facilities  |  Dominic Adams 

Dom has been a member of the club for around 35 years. He manages the club’s facilities, contractors, and suppliers, most recently project managing the renovation of our wonderful clubhouse in 2023. He also liaises with the club’s groundsmen.

Dom is also the point of contact for any prospective membership enquiries. 

Operations  |  Penny Sloman

Penny has been a member of Magdalen for over 20 years. She’s been on the board for 12 years, previously as ladies' captain and tournament director. She now manages operations with priorities including safeguarding our members, bar management and making sure the club is open for business.

Bar Manager  |  Amy Cockle

Since stepping into the role in 2021, she has worked tirelessly to manage the bar, oversee staffing, and even expand our offerings hugely. Her energy and commitment have made her a pivotal member of the club. In addition to running the bar, Amy has embraced the club spirit - picking up tennis, becoming a regular at our mid-week socials, and even competing in our fabulous vets competition.

Treasurer  |  Stewart Tan

A club member for over a decade, Stewart enjoys the friendships he’s made at MPLTC and is a cornerstone of the Wednesday night crew. He trained as an actuary and has worked as a fund manager for 20 years; he now manages his own property related businesses. Stewart works with the board to plan the club’s finances carefully to ensure the long-term viability of the club, ensuring we spend our money efficiently and sensibly to the benefit of all members.

Communications  |  Catherine Trevor

Catherine has been a member of the club for 11 years years. She’s made some great friends at MPLTC and enjoys playing tennis both socially on the weekends and as part of the ladies’ 5th team. Her role includes looking after the bookings systems, booking courts for social, tournaments and team matches. She also manages much of the communications and publication of events from the club to the members.

Marketing and Social Media Committee: Charly Earnshaw, Jordan Pritchard, Catherine Trevor

This committee handles all things media at MPLTC - from managing our social media, clubhouse screens, and website to promoting events, sharing news, celebrating team successes, and keeping members informed about tournaments, socials, and more. If you’d like us to share something on your behalf, don’t hesitate to get in touch via our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/mpltctennis/

Secretary  |  Sally Horder

Sally has been a member of the club for over 20 years and joined the board in November 2023. She plays in the midweek ladies 1st team and is active in social play as well. As part of her role as Club Secretary, she is responsible for organising meetings, licensing, memberships as well as general administrative tasks. Sally is also involved with organising social events at the club

Membership sub-committee: Di Wemyss, Dominic Adams, Stewart Tan, Catherine Trevor, Sally Horder

• This Sub-Committee handles all membership enquiries and organises play-ins for prospective members. They're dedicated to welcoming new faces into the MPLTC community, helping potential and new members feel at home and get involved in club life from the very start.

Coaching sub-committee: Penny Sloman, Mike Francombe, Amir Syed, Sally Horder

Social sub-committee: Dan Robinson, Sally Horder, Sarah Seaholme, Sam Luto, Matt Hilley

Tennis Captain  |  Ross Taylor

Ross has been an active member of the club since moving to London in 2019. He currently enjoys captaining the men’s 2nd team, playing social tennis, and being a part of the tennis community both on and off the court. Please do get in touch with Ross regarding any team or social tennis queries.

This Sub-Committee handles all membership enquiries and organises play-ins for prospective members. They're dedicated to welcoming new faces into the MPLTC community, helping potential and new members feel at home and get involved in club life from the very start.

Speak to a board member

The best way to get in touch is to send us an email.