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Tennis Scotland
Official governing body of tennis in Scotland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tennis Scotland is the official governing body of tennis in Scotland.[7] It was founded as the Scottish Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) in 1895.[8] Tennis Scotland provides support to member clubs and organisations and promotes tennis participation and development. Tennis Scotland is also the governing body for padel in Scotland.
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History
The Scottish Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) was founded in 1895, eight years after the Welsh Lawn Tennis Association (f,1887), and seven years after the Lawn Tennis Association (f.1888).[9] In 1977 Scottish Lawn Tennis Association dropped the word 'Lawn' and became the Scottish Tennis Association (STA).[10] The governing body is currently branded as Tennis Scotland.
Governance & Structure
Tennis Scotland is governed by a board of directors who review, monitor and support the strategic direction of the Organisation via the Chief Executive.[11]
The Board and Chief Executive are responsible for strategy and delivery for Tennis Scotland. Tennis Scotland has an Executive Team which is charged with the day-to-day operation of the business led by Chief Executive Blane Dodds who is also a Trustee on the board of directors.
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Board Of Directors & Honorary President
Current as of 2025:[12]
- Chair Graham Watson
- Chief Executive Blane Dodds
- President Rhona Alston
- Vice President Aidah Isa
- Non-Executive Director Derek Quirk
- Non Executive Director Claire Somerset
- Non Executive Director David Childs
- Non-Executive Director Anja Vreg
- Non-Executive Director Michele Mair
- Non-Executive Director Graeme Gault
- Non-Executive Director Sean Lineen
- Company Secretary Barbara Southern
- Honorary President Dennis D Carmichael OBE
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