About Us
Hertfordshire Lawn Tennis Association (“Herts Tennis”) works with the national governing body (the LTA) for the governance and development of tennis activities across the county.
We support tennis venues, the coaching workforce, players, parents, the education sector and community venues in Hertfordshire. We work to get more people playing tennis more often.
Safeguarding Policies
Herts Tennis Grants & Loan Scheme
Herts Tennis are pleased to offer a range of grants and interest free loans available to registered venues that meet the criteria, subject to approval. Grants are available for Small Facility Development (for clubs with 4 courts or fewer), Girls into Tennis/Women into Coaching programmes, Disability Tennis Development, Increasing Participation (including match funding for Great British Tennis Weekend/Open Days and Developing School-Club Links. Interest Free loans of up to £5,000, repayable over a five year period are available.
Herts Tennis Funding
Volunteering in Tennis
Volunteers make tennis happen throughout Britain – they give their time and energy to help more people play tennis and are vital to our game. There are a number of resources to support, recognise and reward volunteering in tennis https://www.lta.org.uk/workforce-venues/tennis-volunteer/
There is also a new volunteer community group on Facebook for all venue volunteers to connect and share knowledge – ask to join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/517145319449375
LTA Tennis Awards
Each year, the LTA Tennis Awards highlight the incredible achievements and contributions of people across Britain. Nominations are sought from the public across all areas of tennis and winners are judged first at county level. County winners are then put forward for the Regional Awards, Finally the Regional winners are put forward to the National Awards. More information here https://www.lta.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/lta-tennis-awards/
Herts LTA Monthly Draw (200 Club)
The County runs a 200 Club to increase the funds available to support tennis at both junior and senior level. The 200 Club is open to all members of affiliated (registered) bodies and to individuals that are interested in supporting the aims of the county. To join the 200 Club and be entered into the monthly prize draw each member pays a subscription of £1 per month or £12 per year which is payable by standing order. A member may increase their chances of winning by holding more shares at £1 per month per share. Each month a draw will take place for prizes for a minimum of £40.00, £30.00, £20.00, £10.00, £10.00. Twice per year there will be a prize of £100.00 Applications are made via the form below which can be downloaded and returned to hertstennis@gmail.com
Herts 200 club Direct Debit mandate
Find out more about our Herts Management Committee
Herts Management Team
You can contact the Herts Management Committee by emailing HertsTennisCommittee@gmail.com
and a member of the committee will get back to you.
Herts Tennis Sub Committees
In addition to the Herts Management Committee we have a great number of volunteers who contribute
to the successful management of many areas of tennis in the county and sit on our sub committees:
Herts Sub Committees
Herts Tennis County Captains
Find out more about our County Captains for our junior, Open and Seniors teams here
County Captains 2023
Working with the LTA
| Responsibilities | County | Region/LTA |
| LTA Councillor / Lead Volunteer | Bridie Amos | Jill Osleger |
| Treasurer | Hicks & Co., Martin Corrie | Jill Osleger |
| Secretary | Helen Elliott | Participation Support Team |
| Club Support | Carole Draper / County Office | Leo Tutt, Josh Dashwood |
| Education & Community | Pam Burrage | Participation Support Team |
| Facilities | Carole Draper / County Office | LTA Facilities Team |
| Commercial/Sponsorship | Kelly Baker | |
| County Team Manager | County Captains / County Office; Plus Age Group Captains; Juniors and Vets; Liaison County Office | |
| Disability Tennis | Carole Draper / Phil Martin | Lauren Smith, Leo Tutt |
| Competitions | Lee Evans | Mark Padfield |
| Coaching | Bridie Amos; Herts Tennis Coaches Forum (Alison Allard/Tom Dyball/Ian Zellner/Megan Godfrey Evans) | Josh Dashwood |
| Talent Enhancement (Performance) | Teresa Lilley / Janet Corrie | |
| Marketing & Communication | County Office | Leo Tutt |
Meritorious Service Awards
This award is one of the highest honours given by the LTA. It recognises the substantial contribution made by an individual over their lifetime to tennis at a County, Regional or National level. When making the award the awarding panel use the following criteria:
- An individual who has made a significant impact in tennis over several years in County, Regional or National activities.
- Someone who has helped to provide more opportunities for people to participate in tennis.
- Someone who has developed a legacy in tennis in their County, Region or at a National level.
- An individual who has shown excellent teamwork skills throughout their involvement and been inclusive of people from different backgrounds.
Hertfordshire have had a number of recipients over the years:
2000 John Harris
2011 Jean Gates
2012 Gavin Masterton
2014 Sybil Howgego
2016 Jenny Thomas
2020 Jennifer Keates
Honorary Members
| Trevor Adamson | John Banham | Janet Corrie |
| Ian Duncan | Jean Gates | Sybil Howgego |
| Mike Hudson | Jennifer Keates | Mike Knee |
| John Livock | Hope Mailer | Iain McLellan |
| Gavin Masterton | Frances Parsons | Stephen Rubin |
| Liz Sanders | Roger Shead | Fred Sturgeon |
| Kathie Tillin | Ann Toogood | Sarah Tricks |
| Jenny Thomas | Graham Westwell | Sue Wolstenholme |
Our Staff