About Us

Nelson Bays Tennis Association (NBTA) Committee strives to align Nelson’s regional tennis operations with Tennis New Zealand's policies and national programmes. 

 

Have an enquiry ? Contact our Regional Coordinator: Regional_Coordinator@tennisnelson.co.nz

 

Promoting the Game of Tennis to Everyone

 

Executive Board

Role Name Club

Conflicts of Interest

 

Chair

March 2024 - present

Tony Jemmett Mapua

Div 2 Interclub

(Partner -Div 2 Interclub)

Board Member

Dec. 2024 - present

Ruth Seeman Hope / Tahunanui

Div 1 Interclub

Senior Regional Events

Board Member

Dec. 2024 - present

Karen Bruce Tahunanui

Div 1 Interclub.

(Partner -Div 2 Interclub)

Board Member

March. 2025 - present

Ngaire Calder Hope

Coaching at both

Nelson Lawns and Hope

Board Member

August. 2025 - present

Richard Dykes Stoke/Nelson Lawns Div 2 Interclub

 

Further information about our committe can be found here.

 

Management Team (Contracted employees with no voting rights)

Role Name Club

Conflicts of Interest

(Not yet complete - this is still being developed)

Regional Coordinator

February 2026 -

Natalie Allam N/A None

Financial Administrator 

October 2025 -

Sarah Stewart N/A None

 

Our Mission:

More people playing tennis in our community.

“Try tennis today, play it tomorrow, love it forever!”

 

Our Vision:

Creating opportunities for everyone to participate in the game of tennis.

 

Our Goals:

NBTA will support the game of tennis so people will be able to:

  • identify with opportunities and events with a view to participation
  • see NBTA present in the community
  • connect with a diverse and inclusive tennis community
  • have fun and good health

 

Our Objectives:

 

Promote the game of tennis:

People will be able to participate in a range of NBTA led and managed activities:

  • Adult Interclub
  • Junior Interclub
  • Cup Events and/or Tournaments
  • School Events
  • Open Days (e.g., Love Tennis)

 

Provide effective communication:

People will be able to identify with NBTA’s:

  • transparent processes and procedures
  • network of regional coaches
  • engagement with sponsors and fostering of relationships both existing and new.
  • social media presence
  • connections and compliance with Tennis NZ

 

Increase participation and the diversity of the tennis community:

People will be able to see growth as NBTA work to:

  • Develop new events that support a broader tennis community
  • Develop a support network to aid the running of events

The NBTA Committee’s monthly meetings occur every second Monday; all are welcome to join.

For more details, contact regional_coordinator@tennisnelson.co.nz

 

Meeting Schedule  - Agenda topics to be discussed. 

(Not yet complete - this is still being developed)

Month Activity Requests
January

Yearly budget planning

 
February Cameron Cup planning  
March    
April    
May Senior Interclub season review & planning We request that all club captains attend this meeting
June

Late June - Senior & Junior Interclub club court availability information required from clubs

 
July

Late July - Senior Interclub structure sent to clubs for them to start organising teams

 
August    
September

Early Sept. - Senior Interclub team registration closes & Interclub season final planning meeting

We request that all club captains attend this meeting

October    
November    
December    

 

You can find further information using the links below:

NBTA Agendas

NBTA Minutes

NBTA Reports