Safeguarding at Surrey Sports Park LTA Tournaments

 

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all players attending LTA tournaments at Surrey Sports Park.

To ensure this, our event safeguarding strategy includes:

1.  Only utilising the services of DBS checked and safeguarding-trained LTA Licenced Officials

2.  Promoting the responsibility for all participants to report any concerns, and the mechanisms for doing so.

Supervision

In2tennis require players under the age of 13 years to be supervised by their parent, guardian or another nominated adult throughout the tournament at Surrey Sports Park. All participants should sign in on arrival and not leave the site without informing the Referee.

Photography/Video Consent

Any individual intending to take photographs/video must have authorisation to do so from the Referee and in line with the LTA Photography and Filming Policy .

Code of Conduct

By participating in an LTA Approved Competition you agree to abide by the LTA Code of Conduct .

Safeguarding Responsibilities

The Referee has a duty of care to all competitors and will act in line with LTA policy to report any safeguarding concerns

To ensure this, our event safeguarding strategy includes:

1.  Only utilising the services of DBS checked and safeguarding-trained LTA Licenced Officials

2.  Promoting the responsibility for all participants to report any concerns, and the mechanisms for doing so.

Key Contacts
 

Competition Organiser & Referee

Andrew Bird, In2tennis

andrew@in2tennis.co.uk

t. 07494 667 226

Lead Event Welfare Officer

Andrew Bird, In2tennis

andrew@in2tennis.co.uk

t. 07494 667 226

Venue Welfare Officer

Charlie Mascall, Surrey Sports Park

ssp-safeguarding@surrey.ac.uk

 t. 07561 815287


All LTA licenced referees are aware of their safeguarding responsibilities and have committed to the LTA Officials Code of Conduct.

If you have a safeguarding concern please raise this with;

  • Any LTA Licenced Official at the competition
  • The Welfare Officer for the venue.
  • Alternatively you can report a concern to the LTA Safeguarding team via the reporting portal https://safeguardingconcern.lta.org.uk/
  • If you believe any individual to be in immediate danger, dial 999.
  • NSPCC Childline 0800 1111 are also available for advice

Our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures document provides further details on how we aim to deliver a safe and welcoming tournament environment.