Tennis NZ 133RD ANNUAL REPORT+ FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TENNIS NZ ANNUAL REPORT 2018 - 2019 2 TENNIS NZ ANNUAL REPORT 2018 - 2019 CONTENTS Board Chair & CEO Report 4 Participation 6 Coaching 8 Tournaments and Events 10 Highlights 12 Performance 14 Reports from Affiliates 16 Tennis NZ Awards 22 Results 24 Rankings 28 Financial Information 32 Board, Life Members and Staff 46 Julia Georges ASB Classic Women’s Singles Champion 2019 3 TENNIS NZ ANNUAL REPORT 2018 - 2019 CHAIR & INSIGHTS CEO REPORT INTRODUCTION 2018- 19 has been a very progressive year where we are now seeing positive outcomes from the tennis in New Zealand strategic framework. The Tennis NZ team has worked alongside the tennis community to produce some excellent results and we are seeing a strong increase in strategic alignment and partnership across the tennis community. This has been a significant contributor to a large number of the very positive outcomes that you will read about throughout the Annual Report. The Tennis NZ team was largely new in their roles at the beginning of this financial year however they have been very committed to supporting each other and the tennis community having grown in experience and knowledge very quickly. We This was an increase of 113% from 2017-18 (7 courses/80 farewelled Jo Toebosch at the beginning of this year and participants). With the assistance of a growing Coach welcomed Liesl Ploos van Amsel who very quickly picked up Developer network, this course was delivered in every region where Jo left off in providing all administration support for the across New Zealand. team. We also bid farewell to our Fed Cup Captain Neil Carter and welcomed in his place Sacha Hughes (Jones). Finally, we The ClubSpark roll-out continues well with over 50 clubs now welcomed Matt Alexander to the coaching team to replace Finn using the platform. The Book-a-Court pilot took longer to Tearney, and Gareth Archer to the new role of Commercial and complete than we initially expected due to development Marketing Manager. We wish Jo, Finn and Neil the very best challenges however from this pilot there is now a refined and thank you for the contribution you have made to our sport. system in place to manage the process with a further 20 clubs targeted this calendar year. LOOKING BACK OVER 2018-19 At the beginning of the year, Tennis Auckland again hosted two The Tennis NZ board has committed an investment of up to very successful weeks of International Tennis. Congratulations $100,000 per annum to financially support approved clubs to to the Board and staff of Tennis Auckland – the ASB install Book-a Court and as part of this investment is offering Tournaments are nationally recognised as one of New Zealand’s a subsidy of up to 80% of the basic installation costs per club. premier events. We also acknowledge the commitment of In the 2018/19 financial year Tennis NZ also secured a grant of Tennis Auckland to gain the significant funding required for the $50,000 from the NZCT for this project - this was very much upgrade of the venue at Stanley Centre. appreciated and added significantly to the project. The 2018/19 year bucked the declining membership trend – Following on from consistent feedback from the tennis overall participation in tennis increased by 3.3%, (3% in the community, Tennis NZ has increased investment into marketing 2017/2018 year) with membership growing by 1.9%. An overall and promotion of our sport. An overarching marketing increase in membership is a first for many years! A variety of campaign has been developed and a soft launch is scheduled factors contribute to this – established national programmes, for October 2019. In addition Tennis NZ has committed both innovative clubs offering more appealing membership options, investment and time into elevating the Love Tennis campaign investment in coach development and volunteer training, and to a National weekend event. We were delighted that over great initiatives like Love Tennis. 120 clubs throughout NZ took part during September and the results will be confirmed at the 2019 AGM. Importantly, 90% of national programme deliverers (professional coaches and clubs), agree that programmes add The Roles and Responsibility Review, the objective of which value to their business or club. This, coupled with Tennis Hot was ‘to identify the optimal sustainable delivery model and shots parents’ feedback that 95% of participants rate the governance structure for Tennis in New Zealand to support the programme high or very high quality, gives us confidence that agreed Strategic Framework’ has been completed. The results we have world class and proven products which enhance tennis and recommendations are available on the Tennis NZ web in New Zealand. site. Some of the recommendations will require change to the Tennis NZ Constitution and this work will be initiated after the Coach development continues to be a strong focus with 2019 AGM. With the support of the tennis community, we will 178 aspiring new coaches completing the 2hr Coaching be presenting these changes to the 2020 AGM. Fundamentals online course. This was an increase of 76% from 2017-18 (101 coaches) and 16 Coaching Assistant Courses (3-day 4 course) were delivered to a total of 170 participants. TENNIS NZ ANNUAL REPORT 2018 - 2019 Throughout 2018 we have seen New Zealand’s doubles players We’re excited to be investing this surplus to undertake new continue to perform strongly at the professional level of projects that will benefit the tennis community, including the our sport internationally. Michael Venus’ outstanding 2018 long-awaited return of ITF professional events to New Zealand campaign drew to a close when Michael and Raven Klaasen in the form of the World Tennis Tour and increased services were eliminated in the group stage of the year-end ATP World for clubs and coaches through more investment in Clubspark Tour finals. The highlight of the Venus/Klaasen campaign technology and enhanced support for Hot Shots venues and in 2018 was a runner-up finish at Wimbledon in a five-set coaches. marathon loss to the team of Bryan/Sock. We sincerely thank long term sponsors AON and Wilson for Marcus Daniell has impressed also with runner-up finishes at their confirmed commitment for another two years and Stockholm, Budapest and s’Hertogenbosch to complement welcome World Travellers, ASICS, SKY TV and Hell Pizza to the an ATP 250 doubles title in Brisbane in January with partner Tennis NZ family of commercial partners. These organisations Wesley Koolhof. contribute much to tennis in New Zealand and we encourage our tennis community to support them wherever possible. Artem Sitak’s twelve months have been highlighted with two Trust funding continues to be an important source of income titles at Newport and Antayla alongside Jonathan Erlich at both and we thank all of the funding partners who have supported events. us over the last twelve months. A full list of funding partners and sponsors is available at the back of this document. Paige Hourigan has been successful at multiple events over 2018/19, with her singles ranking climbing steadily to a career- TAB funding has progressively increased through the year high of 408 in May, 2019. following on from the new App launched in January. The Board will continue to take a watching brief on the reliance of Tennis Erin Routliffe has consistently hovered on the edge of top 100 NZ on this revenue stream. Tennis NZ placed submissions WTA doubles level and in the 120’s at the time of writing. with the Department of Internal Affairs following on from the Messara Report. We remain concerned about the future Valentina Ivanov’s emergence has continued with a Federation security of TAB revenue to sports as well as possible changes Cup debut and a steady climb up the WTA singles ranking to sit to Class 4 Gaming Rules and the impact this might have for the around the #738 mark back in January 2019. wider sporting community. New Zealand’s re-entry into the Fed Cup continued under THANK YOU the stewardship of new captain, Sacha Hughes. A close but As always thanks must go to the Tennis NZ board members ultimately unsuccessful performance in the pool stage against who are committed and passionate about our sport, and all Hong Kong means New Zealand is in Asia-Oceania Group 2 willingly volunteer their time. At the 2019 AGM we will farewell for a further 12-month period. Erin Routliffe, Paige Hourigan, our Chair of the past six years Celia Patrick, who is retiring Emily Fanning and Valentina Ivanov represented New Zealand after completing nine years on the board. The Board and staff in Malaysia with the team defeating Malaysia in the third place of Tennis NZ sincerely thank Celia for her strong leadership playoff on the final day. and professional, committed contribution. Thanks also to the Tennis NZ staff - it is fantastic to see such an enthusiastic New Zealand suffered a close Davis Cup loss to South Korea in team committed to growing the sport and making a positive September 2018 in Gimcheon, South Korea. Rubin Statham’s difference in the tennis community. Thanks again also to all of proud record of Davis Cup representation continued and Ajeet those who have been involved in various working groups and Rai’s debut performance in Davis Cup was outstanding. advisory boards throughout the year – you have all made a very positive contribution to growth and development of tennis in New Zealand’s Junior Davis and Fed Cup teams were captained New Zealand. by Alistair Hunt and Sacha Hughes respectively. Our Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup team’s both finished 5th and 9th in their respective tournaments.