Club Workshops and Resources
Club Workshops
The Development Team has delivered various workshops on multiple subjects over the last few months. For further information, please get in touch with the relevant Development Officer.
Attracting, Integrating & Retaining members
Partnerships with Schools, Parks & Clubs
Teen Tennis Inclusion
Competitive Opportunities in the Club
Sports Capital Information
Club Resources
One of our roles at Tennis Ireland is to advise and support our affiliated tennis clubs in meeting the needs of all their members, and the wider tennis community. Active clubs are the key to the success and growth of any sport – our clubs are at the heart of Irish tennis.
We have developed the resource documents below to help equip you with information on a variety of issues relevant to running a successful and vibrant tennis club.
THE CLUB AND THE COACH
A good relationship between a tennis club and the coaches who work there is vital.
What are the issues that can arise , and how do we maintain the optimum working relationship?
VOLUNTEERING AT THE CLUB – ROLE DESCRIPTIONS
What committee members need to be in place to run the club effectively? How to recruit and motivate the right people.
Volunteering at the Club – Role Descriptions
SAFEGUARDING
Presentation on Safeguarding self-assessment for clubs
FUNDRAISING AND GRANTS
A look at some fund-raising events that will work in the context of tennis clubs in Ireland.
Succession Planning
Succession & Strategic Planning
INCLUSION IN TENNIS
Tennis must be welcoming and inclusive for all, regardless of background or circumstances.
TEEN DROPOUT IN TENNIS
Tennis has a well-known issue with player drop out, particularly at the teenage stage – an important issue for tennis clubs to tackle.
CLUB OPEN DAYS
Over the past few years, Open Days have proved to be excellent opportunities for tennis clubs in Ireland to actively recruit new members.
Organising an Open Day at Your Club
COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES
Most tennis players want to test themselves at the right level in a competitive environment. What events should the club organise?
SCHOOLS TENNIS
FACILITIES
ITF’S guidance on facility related development
Tennis Court Surfaces and Domes webinar
Tennis Court Surfaces Readable Doc
