Tennis Australia (TA) and TA\u2019s\u00a0Member Associations (MAs) are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive sporting environment for everyone regardless of their differences. We are proud to promote\u00a0equitable opportunities in tennis\u00a0to ensure all people in Australia,\u00a0including people who identify as\u00a0Transgender, Gender Diverse or\u00a0Non-Binary can participate in tennis without fear of\u00a0stigmatisation or discrimination.<\/p>\n
The purpose of these guidelines is to assist Australian\u00a0Tennis Organisations (ATOs) that provide community\u00a0level tennis, referred to as Community Tennis in\u00a0these Guidelines, to create a sporting environment\u00a0that actively includes the transgender community.\u00a0The intent is not to prescribe action or constrain\u00a0Community Tennis, but rather to inform and educate\u00a0the entire tennis\u00a0 community. These Guidelines\u00a0advocate awareness, sensitivity and ultimately actions\u00a0within Community Tennis to enable individuals to\u00a0participate in the way that is consistent with their
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It is hoped that these guidelines will positively\u00a0<\/span>impact<\/span>\u00a0the wellbeing and inclusion of the transgender community by raising awareness from grassroots to semi-professional level. These guidelines are intended for the community participation level, and players who participate in any international event (ITF, WTA, and ATP) will continue to comply with the rules and regulations sanctioned by the relevant international body.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n