New Joint Chairs Appointed at LRTA AGM
At the recent LRTA Annual General Meeting — the last to be held at Seacourt — members approved the appointment of new joint Chairs, Juliette Lambert and Sarah Sullivan, who succeed outgoing Chair Katie Leppard after her dedicated six-year tenure.
The joint chair ship will be in place for up to one year, providing an opportunity for newer committee members to settle into their roles and gain valuable experience in preparation for future leadership transitions. With extensive experience on the LRTA committee and a strong commitment to women’s real tennis, Jules and Sarah are well-positioned to lead the Association from strength to strength.
Reflecting on the evolving committee, Katie Leppard commented,
“The newer committee members have brought some renewed energy and enthusiasm, which has been refreshing to see. So keep it up, team — and thank you, as ever, for all that you do.”
Sarah Sullivan has been playing real tennis since 2005. She was co-opted onto the LRTA Executive Committee in 2019 and elected Treasurer the same year — a role she will continue alongside her new position as Joint Chair.
Juliette (Jules) Lambert, a former elite player, has been instrumental in developing the LRTA Junior Programme, leading the Academy and supporting the growth of the girls’ game to help ensure a strong pipeline of top-level players. She will remain in her role as Junior Development lead in addition to serving as Joint Chair.
If you’re interested in making a difference in the future of Ladies’ Real Tennis, feel free to get in touch with the Joint Chairs.