Inclusion initiatives and Grants

Tennis Opened Up is a vision for tennis to be truly open to all, no matter their background. This will only be fully achieved when every person’s experience of tennis and padel, in every place it is played, makes them feel included. We want to make sure our qualifications are welcoming and accessible to all, so that anyone can take their first steps on our Coaching Qualifications Pathway. 

If you are unsure if you may qualify for funding towards your qualification please speak to your local Coach Development Centre or County Administrator. 

 

The following Grants are currently available:

1. Qualification Grants for Levels 1,2 and 3 are funded by DTA: Levels 1,2 and 3 Grant Application form 

Levels 4 and 5 by the LTA Levels 4 and 5 details can be found here. 

1. Ethnicity Grant is funded by DTA: Ethnicity Grant Application form‍
2. Female Grant is funded by the LTA  details can be found here.
3. Disability Grant is funded by the LTA Disability Grant Application form

 

You can apply for all the grants that are applicable to you. 

 

For example: 

If you are female and meet the ethnicity criteria you can apply for Grants 1, 2 and 3. (Qualification Grant, Ethnicity Grant, Female Grant)

 

Process:

Once you have completed the DTA Application forms for relevant Qualification Grants/Ethnicity Grant this will be automatically acknowledged and will be reviewed by the Tennis Sub Committee and you will be notified within 10 working days.

 

If you have any questions or do not receive a response then please contact  admin@derbyshiretennis.co.uk

 

1. Qualification Grants

 

Qualification Applications can be made for the following amounts: 

Level 1 = £75

Level 2 = £100

Level 3 = £150

Level 4 = £100

Level 5 = £250

 

The grant will be paid retrospectively on completion of the course. 

If the course is completed but not passed we will consider paying the grant of a percentage of it.

 

Apply here:

Qualification grants for Levels 1, 2 and 3 apply to Derbyshire Tennis via this Application form

Qualification grants for Levels 4 and 5  (Senior Coach, Master Coach, Coach Tutor Qualification: contact the LTA via this Application form

 

2. Grants for Ethnically Diverse Coaches in Derbyshire

In partnership with the LTA, Derbyshire Tennis are looking to increase the percentage of coaches from ethnically diverse backgrounds in Derbyshire who are either starting or progressing through the LTA Qualification pathway.

 

Ethnicity Criteria

• Be aged 16 or over
• Must Live in Derbyshire or work at a Derbyshire Registered Venue
• Be from an ethnically diverse background
• Provide a supporting statement (written or video based) as part of a short application form, sharing why and how this grant will be valuable in supporting your coaching career and aspirations
• The person applying must be the direct recipient of the grant

 

We are, therefore, pleased to announce the following support available through an application process:

Option 1: 50% discount on the course fee across LTA Assistant (Level 1) and Instructor: Core Training (Level 2)*

Option 2: £300 discount for Level 3 (Coach) qualification*

Option 3: Senior Coach (Level 4), Master Coach (Level 5), and Coach Tutor Qualification (CTQ) applications & discount is assessed on a learner-centred basis*

Option 4: Four free mentoring sessions with an industry expert, fully funded by the LTA

 

* Learners would still be responsible for covering costs for electives and assessment associated with qualifications

 

Expectations:

Successful applicants are required to commit to:

Become (or maintain status as) an LTA Accredited Coach at a registered venue within 12 months of completing the qualification (mandatory)

Give back to their community through running a ‘low or no cost’ Tennis Xpress (or equivalent) course in their local community within 12 months of completing the qualification (non-mandatory) and/or volunteer 10 hours to Derbyshire Tennis

 

Apply here: Application form‍

 

3. Female Support and Funding

If you’re keen to get into coaching, you can access a free female taster course to try things out and see if it’s right for you. You can book onto one of the courses on the LTA Course Search Tool or speak to one of our Coach Development Centres directly. 

Discounted opportunities to qualify may also be available through your local Coach Development Centre. If you’re interested in a course taking place, you can contact them directly to discuss. They will assist with applications.

 

4. Disability Grants

We’re committed to ‘Opening Up’ tennis with the hope of supporting more disabled people to become part of the future tennis coaching workforce in the UK.  

If you’re disabled and/or have a long-term health condition that has lasted more than 12 months, we can support you on your journey to becoming a tennis coach.  

Our new Coach Grant Scheme for Disabled People aims to support up to 50% of your course fee at Assistant or Instructor Level and a maximum of £300 at Level 3. If you wish to discuss this support and/or any reasonable adjustment that you may require on any course, please do get in touch with your local Coach Development Centre or speak to us. 

The LTA is committed to ensuring that our qualifications are accessible for all, which is why it is vital that all candidates where possible outline any reasonable adjustments/or special considerations you may require prior to attending the course. Please use this link to outline to the Coach Development Centre, LTA and Course Tutor the additional support needs that you will require on this course in order to maximise your learning.

The final decision made by the LTA Reasonable Adjustment panel cannot be challenged. 

 

Apply here: Application form