Tennis Ireland is running a short webinar series to help coaches, organisers, officials, administrators and players get up to speed on key updates for the 2026 competition season.
Across three sessions, we’ll cover how World Tennis Number (WTN) will be used for grading at Adult Opens, as well as the latest developments shaping junior competitions in 2026. Each webinar includes practical guidance and time for Q&A.
Webinar 1: WTN Grading for Munster Adult Open Tournaments 2026
Tuesday 27th January
This session focuses specifically on how the World Tennis Number (WTN) will be used to grade players for Munster Adult Open Tournaments in 2026. As WTN continues to play a central role in player assessment and tournament entry, this webinar will outline what to expect ahead of the season — and what it means for entries, draws and planning.
What we’ll cover:
- An overview of the World Tennis Number system
- How WTN will be used for grading at Munster Adult Opens in 2026
- What it means for tournament entries and draws
- Practical examples and common queries
- Live Q&A
Who should attend:
- Tournament organisers
- Coaches
- Adult Open players
- Club administrators and competition officials
Register here
Webinar 2: Junior Competitions 2026
Tuesday 3rd February
This webinar is focused on Junior Tennis Competitions in 2026, with a particular emphasis on changes and developments in Ireland and across the international junior landscape. It’s a chance for stakeholders to align early, understand what’s coming, and contribute to conversations shaping junior competition structures.
What we’ll cover:
- New international junior competition formats — and what they mean for Irish players and pathways
- Proposed national and international competition calendars for 2026, including key planning considerations
- Discussion on potential future rules and regulations, with an opportunity for stakeholder feedback
Who should attend:
Coaches, competition organisers, officials, staff and anyone involved in junior tennis planning or delivery.
Register here
Webinar 3: WTN Grading for Adult Open Tournaments 2026 (Tennis Ireland + ITF)
Tuesday 10th February
Hosted jointly by Tennis Ireland and the ITF World Tennis Number Team, this webinar looks at WTN grading for Adult Open tournaments nationwide in 2026. It will cover how WTN will be applied, the benefits of the system for grading, and what players, organisers and officials need to know. There will also be an opportunity to put questions directly to the ITF WTN team.
What we’ll cover:
- An overview of the World Tennis Number system
- How WTN will be used for grading at Adult Open Tournaments in 2026
- What it means for tournament entries and draws
- Practical examples and common queries
- Live Q&A (including questions to the ITF WTN team)
Who should attend:
- Tournament organisers
- Referees and competition officials
- Coaches
- Adult Open players
- Club administrators
Register here
Get Involved
If you’re involved in organising, coaching, officiating or playing in Adult Open or junior competitions, we strongly encourage you to attend. These sessions are designed to support consistency, clear planning, and a shared understanding of how competition and grading will operate in 2026.
Please feel free to share the webinar links with anyone who may be interested.
