Tennis ACT

Affiliation Benefits

Join the Tennis ACT team and enjoy the benefits

Tennis ACT, in conjuction with Tennis Australia, has a range of programs to develop the sport in the ACT. Some of the programs are of direct benefit to affiliated clubs and their members while other programs aim to build the profile of the sport and to expand participation in tennis.

INSURANCE COVER

Affiliated Bodies
Affiliation with Tennis ACT provides clubs/centres/associations with access to Public Liability Insurance (including participation), Directors and Officers Insurance and Professional Indemnity Insurance. Affiliated bodies can be covered up to the following amounts:

• $20 million Public Liability Insurance
• $5 million Directors and Officers Insurance
• $10 million Professional Indemnity Insurance

Registered Players
Personal Accident Insurance  As a registered person with Tennis ACT you are automatically covered by our Sports Injury Insurance Policy. This alone is justification for membership but make sure you read on for all the other benefits of being part of the Tennis ACT team.

Players are deemed to be covered once registration fees are paid to Tennis ACT. The following outlines the coverage details:

• Lump Sum Payments (Capital Benefits) from $100,000
• Loss of Weekly Income 75% up to a max. $500 per week for up to 52 weeks
• Non-Medicare Medical Expenses 80% up to a max. $3,000 per claim
• Student Tutorial Expenses (full-time students) $300 per week, max. 10 weeks
• Emergency Home Help Expenses $300 per week, max. 10 weeks
• Out of Pocket Expenses (non income earners) $200 per week, max.10 weeks
• Chauffeur Plan/Commuting Expenses $200 per week, max. 10 weeks
• Funeral Expenses up to $5,000
• Broken Bones up to $3,000
• Bed Care $300 per week
• Rehabilitation Expenses up to $5,000
• Home and/or Vehicle Modification Expenses up to $10,000

Marsh Pty Ltd is the provider of this insurance product to Tennis Australia and its relevant state/territory associations. Full terms, conditions and exclusions are contained in the policy document. For further information, please contact Marsh Pty Ltd on 1300 308 702.

My Tennis Players Card  All affiliated players receive an identification key card with their My Tennis id number and their club membership details.

Priority opportunity to purchase major event tickets Registered persons are given priority opportunity to purchase tickets for major tennis events such as Davis Cup and Wimbledon (subject to availability), the French Open (subject to availability) and to the Australian Open / Australian Open Series Events.

Tournaments Tennis ACT is the central coordinator of the ACT’s tournament circuit. Tennis ACT sanctioned tournaments are available to all registered persons Events are held throughout the year and provide competition opportunities for all standards of player.

Pennant Competitions Registered players are provided access to Tennis ACT Inter-club pennant competitions. There are three seasons of pennant each year in a variety of formats, for all standards of play.

COMMUNITY TENNIS

Government Grants
Several grant programs are available to affiliated bodies to assist with club development including facilities, administration, coaching and planning. Tennis ACT can provide advice and assistance in the preparation of these grant applications, including letters of support for projects.

Club Open Day Packs
Free Club Open Day Packs are available to affiliated bodies to assist in promotion of their day. Packs can be ordered online and include personalised flyers posters and more.

MLC Tennis Hotshots
MLC Tennis Hotshots is Tennis Australia’s official kids starter program and is the fun way for kids to learn how to play tennis. The program revolutionises tennis in an innovative way through the use of modified equipment. The use of low compression balls and smaller courts offers a unique stepping stone into tennis, enabling all players to serve, rally and score in an exciting competition format. To find out more information and register for the program go to the Tennis website www.tennis.com.au or contact Tennis Australia directly.

MLC Tennis Hotshots Schools Program
This program is designed to provide primary school students with a fun and exciting introduction to tennis. Each lesson extends the development of fundamental motor skills and builds upon perceptual motor skills that are central to playing net and wall sports. Schools are linked with their local MLC Tennis Hot Shots Deliverer to provide a pathway to club coaching, competition and membership.

Business Planning Guide
The business planning document, which has been jointly developed by Tennis Australia and the Member Associations, is available to clubs as a planning tool to assist in developing a club business plan. A business plan is not only a guide for affiliated bodies to establish where they are heading and how they plan to get there, but an essential part of court rebate applications and the grant application process. Each individual business plan is an evolving document that will change as each tennis facility continues to develop.

Disabilities Program
This program aims to develop and deliver community based development programs for people with a disability. This is achieved by providing opportunities for administrators, coaches and officials to further their education via disability awareness courses.

Indigenous Tennis Program
Tennis ACT targets specific indigenous communities throughout the state with a program designed to promote equality and respect for all persons in all aspects of sport. This program involves both schools and the local community providing the necessary knowledge, resources and equipment to ensure that the community has the tools to maintain the program independently.

My Tennis Membership Management Software
My Tennis is a complete online membership package. This software is available free of charge to affiliated bodies. Club administrators can use My Tennis to quickly and easily manage club memberships, generate membership reports and communicate to members. My Tennis enables members to register online and pay by credit card or electronic funds transfer, while still being able to manage traditional cash or cheque payments.

TECHNICAL SERVICES & ADVICE

Technical Advice
Tennis ACT looks for ways to promote participation in our sport by contributing to the improvement of facilities for players. As well as court grooming, we offer a range of services from court maintenance through to advice on simple technical issues:

• Court playing surfaces inspections, assessment, recommendations and maintenance
• Lighting inspections assessments and recommendations
• Clubhouse design and other strategic planning
• Preparation of tender documents
• Selecting contractors and suppliers of tennis equipment and accessories
• All matters concerning local government and other authorities relative to tennis clubs, centres and associations.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Group Purchasing Arrangements
Special priced equipment and services are available to all affiliated bodies e.g. Head tennis balls, Jadee Sporting Distributors court and coaching equipment, etc…

Court Talk e-newsletter
Affiliated bodies and their members are able to subscribe FREE of charge to Court Talk e-newsletter, which is Tennis ACT’s premier resource for up to the minute ACT tennis and tournament news, and reviews. Subscribers have exclusive access to competitions and special offers when they subscribe as a member of Tennis ACT. Produced by Tennis ACT, Court Talk provides all the latest news, and reviews on the ACT tennis scene. Affiliated bodies are able to promote upcoming events and contribute news stories.

www.tennisact.com.au
The Tennis ACT website offers a window to a variety of ACT tennis information including club development, tournament results, entry forms, player development and ACT specific tennis news.

Club Websites
Affiliated bodies also have the opportunity to develop their own page linked to the Tennis ACT site for FREE. Tennis ACT also provides training and support to those bodies using the system.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS

High Performance Academy (HPA)
Talented juniors are invited to become part of the HPA, coordinated by Tennis ACT�s player development department in conjunction with Tennis Australia. The HPA program structure accommodates full, part and associate scholarship placements based at Lyneham. Its aim is to enhance the development of each participating athlete by maximising available resources, to provide greater opportunities to create long-term player development plans for individual athletes and to assist in the development of professional skills providing athletes with an education and a foundation for post-professional success.

Talent Development Camps
As a key tool in the development of ACT�s up-and-coming junior tennis players, Talent Development Camps are held twice per year, bringing together some of the territory�s leading players and coaches. These camps are designed to bring together the best 10/under athletes in the ACT for selection into the Talent Development Squads. They allow players to gain valuable skills and knowledge in all areas of tennis, both on and off court, through personal development exercises as well as exposure to high-class training methods. Focus is placed on areas such as speed, agility, technical skills, specialised hitting and match play.

Talent Development Squads
Talent Development Squads are for ACT�s most talented players aged 10/under. Athletes attend a 2 hour intense training session once per week focusing on developing their games to an elite level. Selection for these squads is gained via attending a Talent Development Camp. A key component of these squads will be educating parents and athletes about the training and competition pathways available in the ACT and Australia.

Tennis Talent Search
Tennis Talent Search is the national talent identification program which targets young aspiring athletes aged 11 years and younger. The aim of the program is to unearth Australia�s next generation of tennis talent by offering selected athletes a chance to be involved with follow up training programs. Athletes are tested in areas including tennis and physical skills and their game sense skills. Talent Search programs are run annually and are available for both existing tennis players and those who have not played before.

TOURNAMENTS & EVENTS

Sanctioned Tournaments
The opportunity to organise a Tennis ACT sanctioned event is open to all affiliated bodies. Sanctioned tournaments are held throughout the year on weekends and in school holidays. Each sanctioned event is listed on the Tennis ACT website tournament calendar and is recommended to registered persons.

Tournament Administration Software
Software is available to all affiliated bodies to assist with the administration and management of tournaments. This software is FREE of charge and is an extremely useful tool for coordinating an event. Tennis ACT also provides training and support to those bodies using the system.

COACH EDUCATION

Professional Development Opportunities
A range of interactive workshops are conducted throughout the state, in conjunction with Tennis Australia providing coaches with the latest developments in coaching methods and up to date technical knowledge and skills.

Orientation to Coaching
The OTC course aims to provide teachers, parents, secondary school students and junior tennis coordinators with a basic introduction to game based tennis coaching concepts.

Tennis Australia Coach Education courses
The Tennis Australia Junior Development Coaching Course is designed to provide training and education to allow a coach to introduce the basic skills of tennis to beginners. Its focus is on fun and participation and these coaches are considered to be specialists at harnessing the talent of junior players.
The Tennis Australia Club Professional Coaching Course includes training and content built around the skills and knowledge that a Head Coaching Professional will need. These coaches have also been trained on how to take players to a higher level. This course also includes content to enhance a coach�s communication, business and management skills.
The Tennis Australia High Performance Coaching Course represents the top level of professional coaching in Australia. It prepares coaches for leadership roles in State, National and International tennis.

Coach Membership
Tennis Australia Coach membership offers many benefits to the coach including, insurance, marketing information and advice, equipment discounts, education opportunities, resources to download, priority ticketing and communication opportunities.

Affiliated bodies can also be confident that their Certified Tennis Australia Coach Member has a coaching qualification recognised by Tennis Australia and the Australian Sports Commission, has currently updated coaching credentials via ongoing professional development, has met legislative requirements for Working with Children Check and has an adequate first aid qualification.