LGBTQ+ players of all identities and abilities are welcomed across community\u2011based and competitive tennis opportunities in NSW. Players can engage in social play, structured competitions and inclusive programs designed to be supportive and affirming.<\/p>\n
Tennis Sydney – \u00a0Australia\u2019s largest LGBTQIA+ tennis club welcomes players regardless of gender, sexuality, ability or experience. They run Sunday Social<\/em> sessions and mid\u2011week competitions throughout the year.<\/p>\n Contact: info@tennissydney.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n Amazon Women\u2019s Tennis – A Sydney\u2011based tennis club and safe space for LGBTQIA+ women that offers social tennis, competitions and coaching experiences.<\/p>\n Contact: Clubspark \/ Amazon Women’s Tennis \/ contact<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n When: Every Sunday, 12:00\u202fpm \u2013 5:00\u202fpm (no booking required \u2014 just arrive anytime between 12\u202fpm and 5\u202fpm).<\/p>\n Where: Centennial Parklands Sports Centre, Corner Lang Road & Anzac Parade, Moore Park NSW 2021.<\/p>\n Details:<\/p>\n Tennis Sydney also runs mid-week competitions throughout the year at various courts. Contact the club at info@tennissydney.org.au<\/a> for schedules and event details.<\/p>\n For LGBTQ+ tennis players seeking competitive opportunities, there are club-based competitions and Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA) sanctioned tournaments that cater to a wide range of skill levels. These tournaments feature singles and doubles events, often structured to ensure fair and inclusive competition for all participants. Notable events in Australia include the GLTA Tennis Sydney Open and the AO Glam Slam, both of which provide opportunities for LGBTQ+ players to compete in a supportive and welcoming environment.<\/p>\n Beyond local events, the GLTA sanctions competitive tournaments worldwide, open to LGBTQ+ players regardless of ranking or nationality, with divisions spanning from beginner to advanced. Examples of these international and national events include:<\/p>\n These tournaments not only offer high-quality competitive play but also provide opportunities to connect with the global LGBTQ+ tennis community and participate in social and cultural events surrounding the competitions.<\/p>\n Clubs and programs operate under Tennis NSW\u2019s inclusion guidelines which are designed to create safe, welcoming, and supportive environments for all participants. These guidelines include clear standards for respectful behaviour, inclusion of transgender and gender-diverse players, and the prevention of bullying, harassment, or discrimination.<\/p>\n Players are encouraged to:<\/p>\n Tennis NSW promotes zero tolerance for discriminatory attitudes and behaviours in tennis, ensuring that all participants are treated with respect.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n For confidential support or guidance:<\/p>\n Players can also reach out to external LGBTQ+ support services for additional guidance:<\/p>\n LGBTQ+ players of all identities and abilities are welcomed across community\u2011based and competitive tennis opportunities in NSW. Players can engage in social play, structured competitions and inclusive programs designed to be supportive and affirming. Clubs Tennis Sydney – \u00a0Australia\u2019s largest LGBTQIA+ tennis club welcomes players regardless of gender, sexuality, ability or experience. They run Sunday […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6451,"featured_media":0,"parent":19582,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-27735","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27735","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6451"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27735"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27735\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27735"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Social Tennis<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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