Performance Development
National performance player pathway
| Age Group | Programme | Frequency | Rec. Tournament Level | Programme Lead | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-11 | Tennis Ireland National Camps | Six Camps Per Year | TI Junior Kids National Events, Regional Tour Events, Open Events | TI Junior Kids Team | 4 boys and 4 girls in each age group selected by the TI Junior Kids Team |
| 11-13 | Transition Programme | 10 Sessions Per Year | Tennis Europe Under 12/14 Events, Open Events | Under 14 National Coach | 8 boys and 8 girls selected by the Under 14 National coach in conjunction with the TI performance team |
| 13-15 | National Performance Development Programme - J30 | 408 hours per year | Tennis Europe Under 14 Events, ITF J30 Events, Open Events | Under 14 National Coach | Players selected by the TI performance team |
| 15+ | National Performance Development Programme - J60/100 | 408 hours per year | ITF 100/60 Events, Open Events | National Performance Director | Players selected by the TI performance team |
Please note – age groups are used as a guide and players may be promoted to a higher age group depending on their level.
National performance development programme - NPDP
The National Performance Development Programme (NPDP) is Tennis Ireland’s elite training initiative for top junior players. Running from September to August, it offers intensive on-court coaching, strength and conditioning led by experts like Matt Little, international competition exposure, and tailored development plans. The programme aims to elevate Ireland’s future tennis stars.
Team Ireland Programme
In 2020, Tennis Ireland launched the Team Ireland Programme with the support of Sport Ireland to provide funding and assistance for Irish Tennis Players in their professional careers.
The Team Ireland Tennis Programme provides ringfenced funding and non-financial support to assist Irish Tennis Players, both male and female, based on achievement of specific performance benchmarks.
The objective of this support is to help our leading players offset some of the costs associated with equipment, training, and the necessity for regular international travel (at both junior and at professional level) so they can compete at the highest level possible.
The Team Ireland programme is governed by a committee which was specifically established to oversee the operation of the scheme and to consider applications received.
Under the scheme there are 4 Tiers, including a tier for Wheelchair athletes and a Bridging Tier for players who are transitioning from Junior to Pro tennis or from College to Pro tennis. Players are invited to apply for funding once they meet the criteria as per the application guidelines.
2025 Guidelines and Application Form
Team Ireland Programme Guidelines 2025
Team Ireland Application Form March 2025
Applications must be submitted to [email protected] no later than 5.00pm Friday 4th April.
All applications must be submitted with proof of completion of the WADA ADEL Anti-Doping course. To register and enrol on the Anti-Doping WADA ADEL International Athletes course click here: https://adel.wada-ama.org/learn
2024 Recipients
The following players were awarded funding for 2024:
- Michael Agwi
- Celine Simunyu
- Garreth Greene
Tennis Ireland would like to thank Sport Ireland for their continued support for the Team Ireland Programme.
2025 World University Games
The 2025 FISU World University Games is due to take place in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany from 16th – 27th July 2025.
Tennis events include singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The number of players nominated by Tennis Ireland will be determined by the selection criteria outlined in the document below:
Tennis Ireland_World University Games Nomination and Selection Policy 2025
A maximum of two players (male and/or female) will be nominated for selection on Monday 28th April, provided they meet the criteria. Final selection is carried out by Student Sport Ireland.
2025 International junior events
From 2025 Tennis Ireland is introducing a International Junior Selection Policy for the following events:
Winter Cups
Summer Cups
European Championships
Junior Four Nations
View the full policy including 2025 events entered here: Tennis Ireland_Junior International Selection Policy
