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 | t. 07494 667 226 |
| Lead Event Welfare Officer | Andrew Bird, In2tennis | t. 07494 667 226 |
| Venue Welfare Officer | Charlie Mascall, Surrey Sports Park | 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.