What makes a good Team Captain?

• Methodical and reliable
• A good communicator
• Ensure all delegated tasks are actioned
• A good planner
• Good organisational skills
• Be able to lead and supervise others
• Be able to delegate
• Be a competent computer user

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for team selection
• Coordinate selection with other captains
• Avoid getting players tied to a higher team as long as possible
• Agree & set objectives for the season with Committee
• Ensure all relevant players are included on the registered list
• Select optimum team plus appropriate reserves on stand by
• Select team at least one week in advance
• Make sure that the team selection is properly & clearly communicated
• Text / e-mail a reminder to the team 24 hours before match
• Ensure new tennis balls arrive for home matches
• Recycle balls into club sessions via Wayman Morris, Kathy Hunt or Chris Barnes
• Check fixtures & venues
• Check courts booked for home matches
• Arrangements for match supper
• Ensure kitchen tidied up after match supper
• Match fees to cover supper, drinks & lights
• Charge for home & away fixtures to spread the cost (guide of c£6 per match)
• Coordinate travel logistics for away matches – car share where possible
• Team should arrive 30 minutes ahead of formal start time for adequate warm up
• The team is representing the Club – show respect & observe etiquette
• Know the league rules and have league handbook available for reference at all fixtures
• Completion of manual scorecard
• Upload/confirm results on league website within 24 hours, preferably immediately after
• Ensure post match report written & circulated
• Encourage & attend practice sessions
• Ensure fair selection process
• Point of contact for potential team players

Estimated Time Commitment

• 2 – 3 hour per week throughout the league season

Key Relationships

• Other team captains, Members, Competition organiser, Director