Tennis
Club Accreditation
The LTA has its own accreditation scheme which is part of LTA Club vision programme:
LTA accreditation is available to clubs for mini tennis and also for performance
Clubs complete 'Club profile form' sections 1 and 2. - some questions applicable to clubmark so clubs can apply for clubmark as well
Which clubs have already achieved LTA accreditation?
- Corby Tennis Centre - Corby Borough
- Kings Park Tennis Centre - Northampton Borough
- Northampton County LTC - Northampton Borough
- Dallington LTC - Northampton Borough
- Rushmere TC/Wootton Fields TC - Northampton Borough
- Duston TC - Northampton Borough
- Kettering LV/TC - Kettering Borough
- Towcestrians TC - South Northants Council
- Minisports - (Daventry district villages) Daventry District
- Oundle Tennis Club (East Northants)
Which clubs are working towards LTA accreditation ?
- Brackley LTC - South Northants (by Sept 05)
What Support does the LTA provide clubs working towards accreditation?
Resources which include promotional, financial and also advice and guidance on programmes by CDO
Does the LTA offer a benefits package?
Yes. Promotion via national website and national promotions, financial package (usually for equipment) or out reach programme, promotional resources (posters, banner, leaflets, manual etc)
Child Protection
The LTA has a Child Protection Policy
Who is the LTA designated Child Protection / Welfare Officer?
George Gardiner (Tennis Manager)
Tel: 01604 647525 / 0790 3558106
Email: george.gardiner@LTA.org.uk
Is the LTA registered to process CRB checks?
Yes. The LTA provide Free of charge for checks for volunteers & £39 for coaches
What is the LTA recommended player: coach ratio?
4-7 yrs 6: 1
8yrs + 8:1
12yrs + 12:1
Does the LTA have a code of conduct which tennis coaches are expected to sign up to?
Yes - http://www.lta.org.uk/InsideTheLta/ChildProtection/
Volunteers
Tennis does not have a volunteer policy in place
Tennis does not have a volunteer co-ordinator
Does the LTA run any volunteer support schemes?
Demand led courses can be arranged tailored to needs of club/s e.g. running competitions, officiating or mini tennis etc
What volunteer support tools are available to assist volunteers?
- National volunteer of year award run by LTA
- Tennis Assistant courses available (and from 2006 new club assistant course) for volunteers wanting to help out with coaching
Training & Support
What LTA training opportunities are available outside the standard coach education structure?
- Variety of Coach development courses (short courses)
- Available to all LTA qualified coaches e.g. working in primary schools, people with disabilities, mental skills, first aid etc
- British Tennis Coaches Association also run series of coach development short courses
Funding
What funding schemes does the LTA run to support club development?
- Via accreditation schemes above - clubs must complete profile form
- LTA club vision
- Tennis Coaches Association
Coaching Development
Does the LTA run a coach recognition scheme?
- LTA coach of the year
- British Tennis Coaches association - coach award
Does the LTA run a coach mentoring scheme?
Yes, it's part of NGB award. Also can be run locally via British Tennis Coaches Association
Lawn Tennis Association
www.lta.org.uk/
Hazel Ward
Tel: 01604 647525
Email: hazel.ward@LTA.org.uk