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DISABILITY STRATEGY, 2018-2021 Making tennis a sport that is inclusive and accessible for disabled people
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FOREWORD CONTENTS
Since we published our first disability strategy in 2013,
we have made tremendous progress. Tennis in Great A BIT OF PERSPECTIVE 3
Britain has become more inclusive and accessible,
with a far greater range of opportunities for AN INFORMED APPROACH 5
disabled people to get involved and progress.
PRINCIPLES AND PURPOSE 11
At an international level, we have excelled.
Great Britain won more wheelchair tennis medals
than any other nation at the Rio 2016 Paralympic OUR VISION 13
Games, while Britain’s tennis players with a
learning disability, visual impairment or hearing
impairment have all won honours on the global OUR CORE STRATEGIES 15
stage. That international success is fed by a
development pathway that has its roots in tennis MEASURING SUCCESS 27
clubs and venues across the country. It is here
where the impact of our work has been seen,
with more disabled people now participating MAKING OPEN COURT A REALITY 29
in tennis across the network of venues that we
support than ever before.
We can’t, though, stand still and admire what we
have achieved to date. There remains much work
to do if we are to achieve our vision of making
tennis a sport that is open to all, one that is
inclusive and accessible for disabled people.
We have been working with disabled people
for many years. Our first strategy gave us the
direction and structure to bring this work together
and deliver a greater impact. We’ve titled our
new strategy ‘Open Court’. This is the next step
on the journey, with this document outlining the
four key strategic pillars our work will be focused
around to take us to 2021. At the heart of our
approach is creating, supporting and promoting
opportunities that provide a choice for disabled
people as to how they want to get involved in
tennis, developing that involvement and helping
them maximise
their potential.
We are excited about delivering this because
we know the impact our work can have. It is
focussed on addressing inactivity, and delivering
real improvements in physical wellbeing,
mental wellbeing and personal development.
We can’t do this on our own, and will be
looking to both build on our existing
partnerships and develop new ones. If you
like what we have to say over the following
pages and want to work with us or provide
your support, we would love to hear from you.
Joanna Farquharson
Interim Executive Director
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OUR STORY OUR TRACK RECORD
Founded in 1987, the Tennis Foundation We’ve been working with disabled tennis
is Great Britain’s leading tennis charity. players for many years, both at the
We’ve been part of the tennis landscape grassroots and elite levels of the game.
for over 30 years. A
T THE ELITE LEVEL, Great Britain is one of the
WE BELIEVE tennis is a sport that anyone can play. leading nations in the world in disability tennis,
winning more medals than any other nation at
OUR MISSION is to open the game up to everyone. the Rio 2016 Paralympics. In wheelchair tennis,
We know tennis can make a positive impact on we have helped to bring on some of the world’s
people’s lives. It brings very real health and social greatest players, who have claimed multiple
benefits, helping people be the best they can be singles and doubles Grand Slam titles over the
in all sorts of ways. Our aim is to share these benefits past few years. Peter Norfolk, Jayant Mistry,
with as many people as possible, especially those Gordon Reid, Alfie Hewitt, Jordanne Whiley,
who have never thought of playing tennis before. Lucy Shuker and Andy Lapthorne, to name just
Disabled people are one of the three groups we a few, have all come through our programmes.
work with to bring this mission to life. The others We have also put on major international events
are young people in education and young people including the British Open Wheelchair Tennis
in urban and disadvantaged communities. Championships and the NEC Wheelchair Tennis
Masters as well as supporting domestic events.
PERSPECTIVE
OUR VALUES are simple. We’re open, innovative, In learning disability tennis, deaf tennis and
courageous and vibrant. They give us the strength visually impaired tennis our players have also
to fulfil our mission. won international titles and medals. The Tennis
Foundation, with the support of UK Sport for
WE’RE COMMITTED to providing opportunities wheelchair tennis players, has helped to nurture
for as many disabled people as possible to try and develop the amazing players who have
the game. achieved so much.
AT THE GRASSROOTS, in 2013 we introduced
UNDERSTANDING DISABILITY a more structured approach to bringing as
many disabled people as possible into the
According to the Equalities Act 2010, a game, when we published our first Disability
disability is a physical or mental impairment Tennis Strategy. Our goal then was to inspire
and engage disabled people to get involved in
that has a substantial or long-term negative tennis, whatever their ability or background,
effect on your ability to do normal activities. providing opportunities for all and competitive
A BIT OF
pathways for the most talented. It’s still our
OUR APPROACH is to look at the issue more
goal today.
from the point of the view of the person
affected. We focus on removing the barriers SUPPORTING VENUES. With help from
faced by people with an impairment or long term Sport England’s Whole Sport Plan Funding to
health condition – the attitudes and physical tennis, we have provided training, advice and
obstacles that prevent them from doing things. equipment to a network of venues across the
That’s what creates their disability. That’s where country as part of our disability programme.
they feel its impact the most. This approach is This has helped nearly 8,000 disabled people
called the social model of disability. to get active by playing tennis at least every
month, and most of them every week.
THE FACTS are that one in five people are
disabled. It’s also true that disabled people in BUILDING ON ALL THIS, we have successfully
general have low activity levels compared to bid via the LTA for further funding from Sport
the non-disabled population. Tennis is uniquely England to support our disability tennis work
placed to change this. until 2021.
‘WE BELIEVE THAT
TENNIS IS A SPORT THAT
ANYONE CAN PLAY’
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UNDERSTANDING
OUR AUDIENCE
We’ve been working for decades
with disabled people. In that time,
we’ve picked up some valuable
insights and experience. We’re
also constantly carrying out
research. As a result, we really
understand what disabled people
need from us. Not only that, we’re
always monitoring our work and
AN INFORMED
evaluating the impact it has.
PLAYING TOGETHER.
We know that many disabled people
want to play tennis with people who
are similar to them. In some cases,
that means people who have a
disability or condition like theirs.
APPROACH
We’re committed to making this
happen, enabling disabled players
to enjoy the game in a relaxed,
stress-free environment.
EVERYONE TOGETHER.
Other disabled players are keen to
take part alongside non-disabled
people, whether as players, coaches
or volunteers. We fully support them.
Our aim is to make tennis a truly
inclusive sport, welcoming everyone
regardless of ability or impairment.
To create these opportunities,
we work closely with the LTA,
the national governing body for
tennis in Britain.
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WHAT WE DO
We work with all disabled people,
including those who have:
A physical impairment
A learning disability and/
or learning difficulty
A visual impairment
A hearing impairment
A mental health condition
A long term physical health condition
Research tells us these are the groups that
we can have the biggest impact on. Even
so, we’re always looking for ways to expand
our reach to other impairments and long-
term health conditions. But by focusing
on our key groups, particularly on learning
disability and physical disability, we have
the best chance to grow disabled people’s
participation in the sport. It also allows us to
support players as they progress into the
Paralympic discipline of wheelchair tennis.
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THE BENEFITS
We’re fully behind strategies to get everyone in the nation
active, as outlined in the Government’s ‘Sporting Future: BETTER MENTAL HEALTH,
BETTER SOCIAL LIFE,
91%
A New Strategy for an Active Nation’ and Sport England’s
‘Towards an Active Nation (2016 to 2021)’. BETTER PERSONAL
That includes a strong focus on inactivity, and disabled DEVELOPMENT
people represent the least active group in society. If we
can get them playing or participating in tennis, we know it OF PEOPLE
will have a positive impact on their wellbeing. say that tennis has improved
their self-confidence.
Here’s how:
BETTER PHYSICAL HEALTH 84%
OF PEOPLE 47%
say that playing tennis has had a OF PEOPLE
OVER 150
positive impact on their social network. tell us they feel less stressed.
36% MINS
of the players who play through the Tennis Foundation’s disability tennis work
only meet the Chief Medical Officer’s target minimum of 150 minutes medium BREAKING DOWN We’ve also identified the positive
intensity activity per week to achieve a healthy lifestyle because of the activities BARRIERS steps we can take that will encourage
they do with us. more disabled people to play:
Improve disabled facilities at venues
To get more disabled people
into tennis we first have to Increase the frequency of sessions available
identify the barriers that are Make more sessions available closer to home
keeping them out of the sport
Market opportunities in a way
now. Here are the main ones: that appeals to disabled people
33% 20%
Finding players of a similar ability Arrange more competitions for
disabled people to take part in
Lack of awareness about
opportunities to get involved We’re constantly looking for new innovative
tell us that they feel less tired since would have been classed as inactive Travelling to a venue ways we can support venues, coaches and
individuals to overcome the barriers, so that we
they started playing tennis. before they started playing with us. The cost of lessons can welcome more and more people to the game.
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WHAT DRIVES US FOUNDATIONS FOR CHANGE
We believe tennis is a great game We use three guiding principles
that can bring a host of benefits to to help us break down barriers
everyone who plays it. for disabled tennis players:
Our main aim is to change minds and THE SOCIAL MODEL OF DISABILITY
TWO ONE
break down barriers. At the same time, This model follows the view that
we’re working to increase the choices people have impairments, but this is
disabled people have for getting involved not the thing that disables them. If the
in tennis. We’ll go wherever we’re needed, world around us was more accessible,
in traditional tennis settings like tennis they would be less disabled.
centres, clubs and parks but also taking
the game into schools, colleges and
THE INCLUSION SPECTRUM
AND PURPOSE
community settings.
This is an activity-based model
We need partners, so a lot of our work which helps coaches understand
is about influencing other organisations how to modify their sessions making
to support us, enabling them to put in sure that disabled people are
place the changes that are needed. involved in ways that suit
These partners include tennis venues them as individuals.
PRINCIPLES
and disability organisations, such as
More:
County Associations, National Disabled
www.tennisfoundation.org.uk/InclusionModel
People’s Organisations, County
Sports Partnerships. Our key strategic
partnership is with the LTA. We work with STEPS
THREE
them to break down both physical and This is a tool for coaches, enabling
attitudinal barriers and provide disability them to make changes to the way
training for the tennis workforce. they adapt an activity to suit a range
of ability levels under five key areas:
Making a lasting difference is vital. We
need to bring about a real change of • Space,
attitude amongst those who play, coach, • Task,
provide and love tennis. We have to • Equipment,
help tennis providers access the funding • People and
they need to make the changes that are • Speed.
necessary. Sometimes this means taking
an imaginative and alternative approach. More:
www.tennisfoundation.org.uk/STEPS
We encourage excellence by delivering
a number of disability-specific activities,
including competitions and events. We also
operate an active talent ID programme
with a clearly defined player pathway.
This gives talented players the opportunity
to improve their performance and
become the very best they can be.
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“We want to
be able to offer
disabled people the
opportunity to come
and join in any tennis
session at any tennis
venue across Great
Britain. By working
together with a range
of tennis venues,
local communities and
OUR VISION
disability organisations,
we can make a
difference. Tennis
should be for everyone
to play their way.”
Jill Osleger
National Disability Development Manager,
The Tennis Foundation
INCREASING
OPPORTUNITIES
We want to increase the
opportunities for disabled people
to get involved in the sport.
But that’s not enough. Whether it’s as
a player, coach or volunteer, we want
to keep them involved. So, we’re also
committed to improving the quality
of their tennis experiences to help
develop a regular active habit for life.
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CREATE PROMOTE
AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
OPPORTUNITIES
STRATEGIES
OUR CORE
MAXIMISE
DEVELOP POTENTIAL
INVOLVEMENT & INSPIRE
OTHERS
To help us achieve our
goals with the maximum
impact, we will shape
everything we do around Now let’s look at each of
four core strategies: the pillars in more detail.
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CREATE AND SUPPORT
OPPORTUNITIES
WHAT WE NEED TO DO: By supporting venues.
We will provide enhanced support
Create opportunities to enable more
to venues that are delivering,
disabled people to play tennis in the
or want to deliver, disability-specific
way they choose, supporting the
activity. We’ll supply them with
ongoing delivery and development of
funding, training, equipment and
both disability-specific activities and
advice. We will also develop links
integrated activities.
between tennis providers and
local disability communities.
WHY WE NEED TO DO IT: Our Regional Development team
Disabled people must be given a choice. play a key role, supported by
This will also help us change perceptions, a suite of central resources.
both among those already involved
By removing barriers.
across the sport and disabled individuals
Our ‘Open Your Doors’ training
who could get involved. The take-out will
programme tackles the issues faced
be that tennis really is an inclusive sport
by tennis venues in providing
that welcomes anyone.
opportunities for disabled people
for the first time. It helps them
HOW WE WILL DO IT: integrate disabled players into their
venues, by providing advice and
By developing partners. support on simple ways to do this.
We already have partnerships
with major stakeholders in tennis, By educating coaches.
such as the LTA and its county We will continue to support and
associations, leisure providers, train tennis coaches so that they
county sport partnerships and can become more confident when
disability organisations. We will they’re working with disabled
continue to develop these and players. We’ll help them to deliver
other partnerships, using our high quality coaching that will really
influence with them to expand bring out the best in their players.
the provision of disability tennis
throughout the country. To make sure we’re delivering on this
strategy, we’ll monitor:
By recruiting venues. Over the
next few years, we will increase How well we’re educating venues in
the number of venues involved in becoming inclusive and accessible.
our disability-specific programme.
This means we will be able to How many new venues and clubs
provide a greater geographical we bring online and support.
spread of opportunities across
impairments. It is a national How many more disabled tennis
programme, delivered at a local players we get taking part, on both
level, formed of key partners working a weekly and monthly basis.
collaboratively to actively promote
and deliver more opportunities for How many disabled players attend
disabled people to start playing. festivals, camps and ad hoc events.
The focus will always be on the How diverse our disabled players are.
individual player and their needs.19 @TennisFndation TennisFoundation1 Tennis Foundation Disability Strategy 2018-21 20
PROMOTE
OPPORTUNITIES
WHAT WE NEED TO DO: By strategically timing our messages.
We can make our promotions more
Drive demand and harness latent
effective by dialling up our activity at
interest by promoting tennis to disabled
key times. For example, we can target
people, inspiring them to pick up a racket
our message to an individual when we
and making it easy for them to do so.
know they are thinking about taking up a
new activity. Or we can time a campaign
WHY WE NEED TO DO IT: around something that’s happening
Our message is simple: tennis is an locally that will generate interest, for
adaptable sport that can be for anyone instance new sessions starting at the
and everyone. We need to get this local tennis centre. High profile events
message across to disabled people in such as Wimbledon also give us an
the right way, at the right time. So that opportunity to get the word out.
they understand that it really can be
By targeting events. We will use events
a sport for them. To turn interest into
to promote disability tennis to specific
action, we need to make it easy to get
groups. We’ll lead the way by delivering
involved in a way they want to.
our own events, such as our Come &
Try Days, encouraging other venues
HOW WE WILL DO IT: to do the same. We’ll also use other
people’s events, for example festivals
Through our overarching campaign. and major sporting events, to get our
We will put in place a joined-up message across.
approach using a single overarching
campaign. This will sit across all By developing partners. We can
projects and programmes, with a target more people by working with
common identity and consistent organisations that have more resources
messaging. than us, and a greater or more specific
reach. Partners like community groups,
By creating personal relevance. disability organisations, broadcasters
We will use personal stories to and media channels can all help us fulfil
encourage our audience to see our mission. The LTA in particular is a
tennis as a sport for them. We’ll put crucial partner. We will work with them
the person at the heart of our story. to influence any participation campaigns
We know this works. It enables us to they run, making sure they are fully
create a message that our audience inclusive in their approach and execution.
will really relate to.
By coordinating national and local To make sure we’re delivering on this
promotion, we can drive demand in a strategy, we’ll monitor:
cost-effective way. National activity
How effective we are in increasing the
and resources will be supported by
demand for disability tennis through
providing marketing material and
local and national marketing and PR.
resources to local venues. We’ll
direct disabled people to a central How successful we are at influencing
online hub where they can find their partner organisations to get more
nearest suitable venue. disabled people involved and to create
a truly inclusive sport.21 @TennisFndation TennisFoundation1 Tennis Foundation Disability Strategy 2018-21 22
DEVELOP
INVOLVEMENT
WHAT WE NEED TO DO: By providing competitive pathways.
There will always be some players
Develop a lifelong love of the game,
who have the belief, the desire
by providing opportunities for disabled
and the talent to go to the very
people to get more involved in tennis,
top of the game. We will provide
whether it’s through competitions or by
clear competition pathways for
joining the workforce or volunteering.
them, giving them the chance to
compete in a range of competitions.
WHY WE NEED TO DO IT: We’ll make sure they can go as
We want disabled people to be an far as their talent will take them.
integral part of tennis. We want them
By developing workforce
to feel that they have opportunities
and volunteer opportunities.
to play, coach, officiate, volunteer and
We will provide individual support
work in the sport. Bringing disabled
and funding for disabled people
people into every area of tennis will
to become coaches and officials.
help build a sporting habit that will last
We will also influence British
a lifetime. More disabled people than
Tennis to make sure they are
ever before will stay active and involved
open to recruiting disabled people.
in tennis for longer which will be good
We’ll back this up by encouraging
for the development of the sport.
more disabled people to volunteer
We will improve the credibility and
in tennis, and by supporting them
profile of the sport by making sure
when they do.
there is an effective competition
structure in place. This is great for
To make sure we’re delivering on this
individual personal development too,
strategy, we’ll monitor:
as it is part of the player pathway to
success for the most talented. How well we’re supporting
disabled people to become part
HOW WE WILL DO IT: of the tennis workforce as coaches,
volunteers or officials. This will
By providing competitive include looking at the financial
opportunities for disabled players support we offer for training and
of all ages, abilities and development.
backgrounds. We will make sure
these activities are supportive How many opportunities to
and fun, both for players and their compete we’re creating for all
friends and family. They will be the disability groups we support.
great social occasions too, giving We’ll monitor the quality and
people the chance to meet and get success of these competitions,
to know other players. There will focusing on the number and
be traditional tournaments, team diversity of participants and
events, festival days and family player satisfaction.
events. We will also make full use
of tennis spin-offs like touch tennis
and cardio tennis, which can be
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MAXIMISE POTENTIAL
AND INSPIRE OTHERS
WHAT WE NEED TO DO:
Maximise the potential of individuals. Inspire more disabled people to
play and progress through the performances of leading British players
and by hosting international disability tennis tournaments.
WHY WE NEED TO DO IT:
Our talent ID and performance pathways will enable players to be the
best they can be, making sure they progress as far as they can in the
sport. Along the way, they will become role models to inspire future
players. In addition, hosting international tournaments will give British
players the opportunity to play at home. It will also provide us with a
platform to grow disability tennis and take it to a broader audience.
HOW WE WILL DO IT:
By identifying and developing talent. We will develop a world
class talent programme to produce an oversupply of players and
coaches at each level of the pathway, across all classifications and
disabilities. We will continue to identify talented players who have
the potential to progress. We will provide a clear and structured
pathway for elite athletes. We will support the sporting and personal
development of players on talent programmes. We will develop and
support a network of future disability performance coaches.
Through our world class performance programme. We will develop
and support the most talented players through a specific Disability
Performance Strategy. This will enable them to thrive, giving them
every chance to go on to international success. Part of the strategy
is a comprehensive performance system with critical priority
interventions designed to help our players compete, endure and
excel at the highest level.
By hosting international tournaments. We will continue to host our
existing international wheelchair tennis competitions. We will raise
the profile even further, for example by integrating wheelchair tennis
competitions into high-profile mainstream tournaments. Where
we can, we will bring one-off World and European championships
across all impairments to Great Britain.
To make sure we’re delivering on this strategy, we’ll monitor:
How effective we are in identifying and supplying talent to the
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1. CREATE ACTIVITY 3. DEVELOP 4. MAXIMISE
VENUES / COACHES / PARTNERS
& SUPPORT DELIVERY Build resilience and develop & INSPIRE
BY VENUES
involvement with tennis
through provision of
Create and support opportunities competition, volunteer and TALENT ID &
to enable more disabled people
to play tennis INCLUSION
workforce opportunities DEVELOPMENT
SPECTRUM MODEL TALENT ID AND
REMOVING BARRIERS
‘Open Your Doors’ - introductory Inclusive approach
COMPETITION SUPPORT PROGRAMME
Recreational Play
training tackle and support issues faced
RECREATIONAL
by tennis venues as a first step to and/or Disability specific recreational
Competitions
providing opportunities Bespoke events (Push 2 Podium)
competitions and inclusive
disability specific club competitions
PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT sessions
Develop and maintain influential
relationships with key stakeholders
and organisations in tennis PRIORITY
PARTICIPATION ACTIVITY
Physical / Wheelchair REGIONAL
COACH EDUCATION Learning Disability Disability specific regional tournaments
Level 1, 2 & 3 plus specific disability CPDs
PARTNERSHIP
TF WORLD CLASS
PERFORMANCE
VENUE RECRUITMENT DEVELOPMENT
AND SUPPORT
to deliver more and continued
Develop and maintain influential
relationships with key stakeholders
NATIONAL
PROGRAMME
disability specific activity, through funding, and organisations in tennis
Disability specific national tournaments
workforce development, equipment
provision, advice and support COACH EDUCATION
Level 1, 2 & 3 plus specific
disability CPDs
VENUE RECRUITMENT
VOLUNTEER
AND SUPPORT & WORKFORCE
to deliver more and continued
INTERNATIONAL
DISABLED PEOPLE
disability specific activity, through
COACHING, OFFICIATING
SANCTIONED
2. PROMOTE
funding, workforce development,
AND OTHER VOLUNTEER
COMPETITIONS
equipment provision, advice
and support OPPORTUNITIES
Drive demand through promotion
of tennis to disabled people
NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS
run by LTA (participation)
and TF (disability specific)
LOCAL PROMOTION
IMPACT
Provision of advice and support by
TF to venues to market to disabled people
TARGETED EVENTS
Come & Try days run by TF and/or
venues, festivals, presence at events
PARTNERS / STAKEHOLDERS
Target audience reach
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DRIVEN BY INSIGHT
To make sure that we’re successful in delivering our
strategy, we’ll look closely into every aspect of our work
with disability groups. The information and insights that
we gather will shape our programme in the future. Where
something works well, we’ll do it more. If something could
work better, we’ll improve it. Or try something else.
A complete picture. We’ll be working closely with the LTA
to design tools that can capture information about how
engaged with tennis disabled people are in general. This will
give us a more complete picture of how successful we are
at promoting diversity and driving inclusion across the sport.
EVALUATING THE IMPACT
We’re not just interested in getting people involved in
tennis for its own sake. We’re passionate about the
difference tennis can make to their lives. So we need to
understand what that difference is and how successful
we are in making it happen.
MEASURING
The benefits that our disability tennis programmes can
deliver include improved physical and mental health, as well
as better individual and social development. Here’s what
we’ll look at to see if we’re delivering these outcomes:
How well we can develop a resilient sporting
habit among the people we help.
SUCCESS
How well tennis contributes to disabled people meeting
the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines for physical activity.
How much playing tennis increases disabled
people’s self-esteem and self-confidence.
What impact being involved in tennis has on people’s
social network and personal connectedness.
EVALUATING THE PROCESS
It’s important for us to understand not just what impact
we’re having, but how we’ve achieved that impact.
So, we’ll constantly examine everything we do to find out
what works, what doesn’t and why. In particular, we will:
Draw on our regional managers’ on-the-ground
experience of what works and what doesn’t.
Use our own and other people’s data to understand
where we are making a significant impact and where
we could do better.
Make changes and improvements
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Open Court is more than just
a name for our disability work.
It’s a statement of our intent.
We are determined to make tennis a
sport which is inclusive and accessible.
One that is open to anyone.
COURT A REALITY We have already made great strides but
there’s still a lot of work to do. Our ambition
is to create a world where disabled people
have the opportunity to join in any tennis
session and are welcome at any tennis
venue. A world where they can get involved in
the sport the way they want, when they want.
WE BELIEVE WE
MAKING OPEN
CAN MAKE THIS
HAPPEN. BUT WE
KNOW WE CAN’T
DO IT ON OUR OWN.
CAN YOU HELP US?
If you’d like to work with us to open
tennis up to anyone and everyone,
please pick up the phone or send us an
email. We would love to hear from you.
info@tennisfoundation.org.uk
0208 4877000
Tennis Foundation
The National Tennis Centre
100 Priory Lane, Roehampton
London SW15 5JQ
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