Meet the Wiltshire Tennis County Officials who are responsible for all County Tennis matters across the county.
Sir Geoffrey Owen
PresidentGeoff has been the Wiltshire Tennis President for over 18 years. Geoff represents the County at key events and meetings. Geoff played tennis for the County between 1953 and 1966 and competed at Wimbledon in the singles and in the doubles with fellow Wiltshire player Basil Hutchins.
Philip Evans
ChairpersonPhil has been the County Chairman for over 18 years. He manages all key management meetings and for many years was our LTA Councillor. Prior to his role as Chairman, Phil was the County Treasurer and has represented Wiltshire at junior, senior and veteran levels.
Roger Henry
Chairman of Tennis Committee Roger (Mr Wiltshire Tennis) Henry has been involved in Wiltshire tennis for over 30 years. Roger is the County Tennis Chairman and supports the work of the County team. Roger is the organiser of the Wiltshire Junior County Championships and is an active committee member at Ramsbury TC.
Contact:
email: [email protected]
John Heffer
TreasurerJohn has been County Treasurer since 2007 and manages all financial issues within the County and has been involved with Wiltshire tennis for over 30 years.
Liz Bissett
Secretary and LTA CouncillorLiz is the Wiltshire Tennis County Secretary and joined the committee in 2010. Liz supports the County Chairman at committee meetings and the annual Coonunty AGM. Liz provides invaluable support to the County Office and the Management committee and has been involved within Wiltshire Tennis for many years. She represents Wiltshire on the LTA Council.
Andy Dickinson
Club RepresentativeAndy joined the Management committee in 2012. Andy is on the committee at Minety Tennis Club. He is still an active match player at both Club and County level. Andy is responsible for managing Wiltshire Tennis’ information technology.
Colin Gratton
Club RepresentativeColin joined the managment Committee in 2008. He was Chairman of Pewsey Tennis Club(2005-2020) where he was instrumental in successfully implementing major capital projects including new floodlights. He is now President of Pewsey Tennis Club which is one of Wiltshire’s highly successful rural tennis clubs.
He is still an active match player at Club and County level and currently plays for Wiltshire’s 70s and Captains Wiltshire’s 75s.
Contact:
email: [email protected]
Liz Lewis
Wiltshire Safeguarding OfficerLiz is the County Safeguarding Officer, working with the County to develop a Safeguarding plan to ensure County and Clubs operate in a safe and inclusive manner. Liz, a former Club Welfare Officer, will be able to offer great advice and support to clubs and Club Welfare Officers.
Contact:
Phone: 01793 397499
email: [email protected]
Sam Kingdon
Team Tennis and Competition County OrganiserSam has joined the team as the Team Tennis and Competition County Organiser. Sam has been involved with tennis since a young age and is now a qualified LTA coach, LTA G4 Referee and a tennis parent so wears a variety a tennis caps. Always open to new ideas Sam would love to hear any thoughts clubs, coaches or players have in terms of competition in the County.
Contact:
Phone: 07759 811194
Email: [email protected]
Kathryn Brooks
County AdministratorKathryn has worked within the LTA for over 18years. Kathryn oversees the day to day County operations and supports the activities of the County Association including County Squads, County Teams, County Championships and Wimbledon Tickets as well as all other County related tennis matters.
Contact:
email: [email protected].
Neil Watts
18U and Adult County Performance co-ordinator and Mens CaptainNeil manages and is the Performance Co-ordinatator for the 18U Junior County Teams and the Adult Mens teams in Wiltshire, Neil is also the Mens Team Captain. Neil is the point of contact for any general query a player or coach may have regarding these age groups.
Contact:
Phone: 07810 522628
email: [email protected]
Lewis Fletcher
8U-14U COUNTY PERFORMANCE CO-ORDINATORHead Coach at Ramsbury Tennis Club & Lead Coach at Great Bedwyn Tennis Club
Director of Tennis Xperience UK & Not Just Tennis
SPC Performance Accredited Plus Coach
CTS Tutor
Lead Deaf Awareness tennis Tutor
National Deaf Great Britain Player (highest world Deaf ranking 6)
Coach players of all ages and abilities and currently coach several County and National players
Wiltshire County Coach and captain for several years and now 8U – 14 Performance co-ordinator
Contact:
Phone: 07917 800044
email: [email protected]
Catherine Fletcher
8U-14U COUNTY PERFORMANCE CO-ORDINATORHead Coach at Ramsbury Tennis Club & Lead Coach at Great Bedwyn Tennis Club
Director of Tennis Xperience UK & Not Just Tennis
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
SPC Performance Accredited Plus Coach
National Deaf Coach
Past National Deaf Player (highest Deaf world ranking 3)
Deaflympic Gold Medallist
Coach players of all ages and abilities and currently coach several County and National players
Wiltshire County Coach and captain for several years and now 8U – 14 Performance co-ordinator
Phone: 07917 800045 (text only)
email: [email protected]