Tennis Metro Sydney is established to provide advice to the Board and management relating to key strategic priorities for tennis in Metropolitan Sydney.

Tennis Metro Sydney is being established after a period of inactivity and following the Tennis Sydney Review conducted by Mike McLaughlin (Review). The TNSW Board has also endorsed in principle a revised Terms of Reference for Tennis Metro Sydney, which includes the following mission, duties and responsibilities for the committee:

• provide strategic advice to the Board on tennis activities in Metropolitan Sydney and work closely with management on matters including but not limited to:
  • how the delivery and participation of tennis in Sydney can best represent the multicultural and socioeconomic make-up of the Greater Sydney region and to improve accessibility to the sport
  • supporting the development of a Metropolitan Sydney Facilities Strategy
  • the allocation and delivery of all TNSW-delivered tournament play, including the NSW Open
  • the delivery, management and development of a strong club competition framework and culture across Metropolitan Sydney
  • promote the advancement of tennis in Metropolitan NSW to uphold a positive environment for the tennis community
  • work towards implementing the recommendations of the Sydney Tennis Review as adopted by the Board.

Tennis Metro Sydney Management Committee:

• Wayne Swaysland, Chair Metro Sydney
• Wayne Pascoe, Tennis NSW Board Director
• Ron Heinrich, Tennis NSW Board Director
• Candice Heapes, White City and TNSW Schools Advisory Group
• Ginette Porteous, Club Captain, Kooroora Tennis
• Joe Porley, Brenan Park Tennis Centre, Smithfield
• Michael Jackson, Tennis Macarthur
• Paul McNamara, Paul’s Tennis Academy, Manly Vale
• Suzy Ellis, Senior Vice President, Tennis Northern Beaches
• Wil Jauco, Club Captain, Collaroy Tennis Club