Lomu family disputes Tennis Auckland over court access and coaching qualifications

nzherald.co.nz January 11, 2025, 05:00 PM UTC

Nadene Lomu claims her sons were denied access to Tennis Auckland courts due to her father's lack of coaching credentials. Tennis Auckland stated it requires coaches to have specific qualifications. The Lomu family had previously used the courts without issue. However, a recent booking system failure led to confusion when they arrived to practice. Mervyn Quirk, Nadene's father, has coached her sons for years. The family asserts that the boys have potential to excel in tennis with proper support.


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