Diversity & Inclusion
Enjoy Tennis
Enjoy Tennis is Tennis Ireland’s dedicated programme for players with a disability. It was established in 2015 and aims to provide fun, safe and supportive environments to learn and play tennis. We collaborate with players, clubs, coaches, service providers and advocacy groups to provide an accessible and inclusive environment for people of all abilities to play tennis. There are now 85+ Enjoy Tennis locations across the island of Ireland with more than 1300 players.
Women in Tennis
The Women in Tennis Programme was established in 2019 and is funded by Sport Ireland’s Women in Sport Unit. In line with Sport Ireland’s Women in Sport Policy, the four main areas of focus are: Active Participation, Coaching and Officiating, Leadership and Governance, and Visibility. The Women in Tennis initiative comprises of many programmes which target the four focus areas as set out by Sport Ireland. In 2022, Tennis Ireland was awarded the Gold Award for Gender Equality in Tennis from the International Tennis Federation, in recognition of the success of the programme. In 2024, Tennis Ireland was also awarded Highly Commended for the ongoing work in its efforts to advance gender equality in tennis.
