Policies

The safety and security of our players is very important to us. Please see the subheadings above for our Safeguarding Policy and other policies to help protect your wellbeing at Hingham Tennis. For our main Terms and Conditions and Club Rules please see the separate Ts and Cs page on the website.

At Hingham Tennis our main goal is for our players to feel welcome and enjoy tennis regardless of their ability or age.

  1. Hingham Tennis is an inclusive club, run by volunteers.
  2. Members and visitors must be mindful of the time and effort committee members and the coach contribute to running the club and request that the club’s values of trust, respect and shared responsibility are adopted by all.
  3. We ask you to please raise any issues or queries you have about Hingham Tennis with any committee member.
  4. Hingham Tennis members and visitors will not discriminate or in any way, treat anyone less favourably on grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability.
  5. Hingham Tennis will ensure it treats people fairly and with respect and that it will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in and enjoy its activities.
  6. Hingham Tennis operates a zero tolerance policy against intimidation, harassment, bullying, abuse or victimisation of an individual. This includes sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal. Any abusive or threatening language will also not be tolerated. The club will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.