Safeguarding in Tennis
The safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in tennis including players, parents, families, spectators, volunteers, officials and coaches is a top priority. The Wirral Tennis league is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, inclusive and respectful environment for people of all ages and abilities.
Safeguarding means protecting a person’s health, wellbeing and human rights, and ensuring they are free from harm, abuse or neglect. This includes children and young people, as well as adults who may be vulnerable or at risk.
We believe that:
- Everyone has the right to enjoy tennis safely.
- Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
- Concerns should always be taken seriously and reported promptly.
Wirral Tennis League aligns our practices with the LTA’s safeguarding policies and minimum standards, which are designed to protect everyone participating in tennis and padel in the UK.
What to do if you have a concern:
If you see or suspect abuse, neglect, poor practice or anything that might harm someone’s safety:
- Talk to your venue’s Welfare or Safeguarding Officer first (if one is appointed). If you cannot, or if the concern involves someone within the club, report it directly through the LTA.
- Report a safeguarding concern:
LTA Safeguarding Form
This form can be completed anonymously if needed. - If someone is in immediate danger, call emergency services (999).
Helpful Resources
For more detailed guidance, resources and support on safeguarding issues in tennis, including how to report concerns and access training, please visit the LTA’s official safeguarding hub: here
Safeguarding Is Everyone’s Role
Whether you’re playing, volunteering, spectating or coaching, you help make tennis a safe sport. If something doesn’t feel right, please speak up, protecting people is always more important than preserving silence.
Thank you for supporting a safe and positive tennis community!
