Funding Grant

Grants for Ethnically Diverse Coaches in Warwickshire

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, in every place it is played, makes them feel included.

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

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) or Instructor: Core Training (Level 2)*
  • Option 2: £300 discount for Level 3 (Coach) qualification*

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

Application Process

  • Options 1 and 2: Qualification grants (Assistant, Instructor, Level 3 (Coach): apply via this form
  • Option 3: Qualification grants (Senior Coach, Master Coach, Coach Tutor Qualification: contact the LTA via this form‍
  • Option 4: If you are a Level 4 – 5 Coach, apply to LTA via this form  
  • Applications will be considered in order of submission so please apply asap as funding is limitied.

Eligibility Criteria for Coaches

  • Be aged 16 or over
  • You are a resident in Warwickshire and/or will be using their qualification within the county at a venue, school or local authority programme in Warwickshire
  • 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

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)

Click here for other LTA Inclusion Initiatives and Grants.

*Please note as we are working in partnership with the LTA, details from applications recieved by Warwickshire Tennis will be shared for montioring and evaluation purposes of this initaive*