The Tennis NSW Youth Advisory Group (YAG) has been created by Tennis NSW to ensure Tennis NSW is game focused and prioritises player welfare. It is designed so that the Tennis NSW Board and Management team are able to receive direct input from youth on issues of importance to them relating to tennis in the most interactive and effective way possible.
The YAG will also give young people the opportunity for growth and personal development, whilst gaining an insight into a state based sporting organisation.
The YAG’s role is to:
• Identify areas of importance for children and young people
• Assess what currently happens in the sport of tennis in these areas
• Make recommendations to Tennis NSW in relation to improving these areas
YAG Structure and Eligibility Criteria
- Comprised of up to eight members (Members) who are actively participating in tennis
- Members must be registered players of a Tennis NSW affiliated club and 14-21 years of age at time of application
- The YAG will be chaired by a Tennis NSW staff member who will arrange and preside over meetings, as well as report findings and make recommendations to the Tennis NSW Board and Management team
- A second Tennis NSW staff member will act as secretary and prepare the agenda and the minutes of the meetings and record any recommendations. The secretary may act as alternate chair in the chair’s absence or unavailability.
Benefits of becoming a YAG Member
Becoming a YAG Member will allow individuals to:
- Become part of a group of individuals that network with professionals at Tennis NSW
- Contribute to decision making at Tennis NSW
- Develop better understanding of Tennis NSW processes and systems
- Have the opportunity to have their voice heard on matters that affect their playing experience
- Undertake professional development and enhance skills, especially in terms of communication, leadership, teamwork, being a committee member and influencing the decision making process
- Serve as a liaison, bringing any issues/suggestions/feedback to Tennis NSW administration at meetings
- Gain a better understanding of the Tennis landscape in Australia and internationally
- Suggest, develop and implement solutions related to creating a more vibrant tennis community
Meeting logistics
Meetings will be scheduled for approximately 90 minutes in duration and will be set at a suitable time for junior athletes to avoid impacting their school or competition schedules.
Members located in regional areas of NSW will be encouraged to attend all face to face meetings at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre, however, if that is not possible or appropriate, arrangements will be made for Members to participate in meetings via teleconference.
For full details of the YAG, please click here.
Key Dates:
- Applications Close: Friday, 28 February 2020
- Applicants advised of selection: Friday, 6 March 2020
- First Youth Advisory Group meeting: Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Apply below:
- If you are under 18 please click here to complete the application form.
- If you are over 18 please click here to complete the application form.
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