New Malden Sports Club
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New Malden Tennis Squash & Badminton Club
Minutes for Management Meeting: 19th August 26
Present: Brian Croad, Nick Martin,, Scott Scarrow, Mohmud Mohamed, Ash Khan, Gavin Young, Andy Rickman
In Attendance: Nil
Apologies for Absence: Toni Horidyski, Paul Impey
Minutes of Previous Meeting: July 2026. Agreed at previous meeting and Published.
Membership: membership figures as of 15th August 26
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| Category | Current Total |
Change From last month |
| Total members | 1027 | -- 4 |
| Paying members | 979 | -- 4 |
| Badminton | 45 | 0 |
| Combined rackets | 87 | 0 |
| Family | 94 | -- 3 |
| 16-25 full membership | 15 | 0 |
| Full membership | 16 | + 1 |
| Senior full membership | 42 | + 3 |
| Gym | 217 | -- 3 |
| Gym Founders | 19 | 0 |
| Juniors | 111 | -- 1 |
| Pickleball | 64 | + 1 |
| Social | 88 | 0 |
| Squash | 124 | + 1 |
| Tennis | 122 | -- 4 |
| Members not included Above | 63 | + 1 |
3 Matters Arising from previous meeting
Squash coaching – SS reported that Tom Proctor has proposed a slight change to the last proposal from the committee, regarding keeping the ladies' Thursday session as it is and increasing the court charge to cover that cost. To be discussed at the finance committee tomorrow. Action - SS
Tennis contract with Paul Ryan – AR is in discussion with Dave, regarding a slight amendment to the proposed contract. AR reports that Paul Ryan is likely to agree to the same contract arrangement as Dave. Action – AR.
Mobile Phone mast update SS reported that he has instructed the specialist (Tim Clark of Property Consultancy) to progress the contract with the operator on the basis of the latest offer. The specialist has negotiated this improved offer from the operator. SS is waiting for the documentation from the specialist.
Land Sale financial statement – No progress - BC has asked the club’s lawyers to compile a full financial statement for the land sale, and to ask for receipt of the interest earned whilst the deposit was in the lawyers’ hands.
Badminton hall lights – NM reported that all lights now working,except on where the there was no live feed to the fitting. Steve White to investigate. Action – SW.
Fire Risk Assessment – NM reported that he was waiting for the quote from Steve White for the emergency lighting refurbishment. Action – Ray/Steve.
4 Finance:
MM reported that the club had £1.7M in total funds.
MM reported that the P&L account indicated that the year end surplus was still expected to be around £60k (approx 13% of turnover), exceeding the club's target of 12% of turnover, although this includes interest earned from the investments which is roughly balanced by the one-off legal costs.
MM presented a proposal from the Finance Committee to engage a consultant (Chris Smart) to carry out a valuation of the club's fixed assets, as this had not been done for a very long time. The cost was expected to be approx £3.5k. The committee approved this proposal, and SS will sign the letter of engagement. Action – SS.
5. Management & Club Matters:
BC reported that the members' meeting to discuss progress of the club's development had been held on the 10th August, with 27 members attending. A further meeting has been arranged for the 16th September at 7.30 for any members that had not attended the AGM or the August meeting.
6 Tennis: NM reported Hayden had recruited 6 new tennis members, which was a credit to the work he has been doing on his Wednesday sessions.
AR reported that the tennis secretary was stepping down, and Nancy and Hayden were acting together as secretary for the moment.
AR is to poll tennis members in September, to find out how they want to develop the tennis section. The results of this will be part of the club's business plan. Action – AR .
8. Badminton:
AK reported that he was stepping down as badminton chair after about 5 years. He will be arranging an agm in September, so that the new chair can be voted in. The committee thanked him for the work he has done as chair.
9 Gym Section.
NM reported that the new treadmills were on order, but were delayed, and the step machine had been repaired. NM will chase to improve delivery time of the treadmills. Action NM
SS reported that Nancy Phillips had offered to act as gym representative on the committee. The committee all agreed that this was a positive move and approved her appointment. SS to arrange for email to be sent to gym members. Action – SS
10 Pickleball. MM reported that the DUPR sessions were proving successful, and was proposing to introduce a social session every other Saturday. Action – MM.
11. Business Plan, Marketing and Promotion.
SS reported that members that had volunteered to be part of the workshops were being contacted to confirm this and to confirm what weekdays were convenient. All agreed that a management committee member would be present on each of the 5 workshops, and that SS would contact Stefan to arrange for a wholly virtual workshop to be arranged for members unable to attend in person. Action – SS .
SS proposed that a small budget be set up for immediate easy win projects to improve the appearance of the club. The committee rejected this proposal on the basis that all such projects would be assessed and agreed as they arose
DONM: 23rd September at 6.30pm.
Brian Croad
Chairman
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