DBS overview
A DBS check (criminal record check) is a record of all warnings, reprimands, cautions and convictions obtained from local and national police records. Police forces may also choose to disclose soft intelligence that they reasonably consider might be relevant to the role.
Positions in tennis
The following is a list of roles in tennis for which a DBS can be undertaken. These roles have been assessed by the LTA as all being in regulated activity, with the exception of the Supervisor role which can also be not in regulated activity. When applying for a DBS check you will be asked a series of questions to determine what DBS you need.
If you are unsure, or none of the roles shown describes the activity being undertaken, or the level of check for a position is believed to be incorrect, please contact the LTA Customer Support Team.
Role |
Additional information |
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Coaching Professional |
All types of coaching roles, e.g. tennis coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, etc |
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Volunteer Coaching Professional |
As above, but the role is on a voluntary basis |
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Officiating Professional |
All types of officiating roles, e.g. referee, competition organisers, etc |
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Volunteer Officiating Professional |
As above, but the role is on a voluntary basis |
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Tennis Activator |
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| Volunteer Tennis Activator | |
| Tennis Leader | |
| Volunteer Tennis Leader | |
| Medical Professional | All roles which involve the provision of medical care, e.g. doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists, soft tissue therapists, |
| Volunteer Medical Professional | As above, but the role is on a voluntary basis |
| Welfare Officer | |
| Volunteer Welfare Officer | |
| Supervisor |
Should be selected if none of the other roles apply to your circumstances but a DBS is still needed. For example, a parent supervising junior tennis sessions, a person transporting children from the club to competitions, etc. During the application process, you will be asked a series of questions which will determine whether the Supervisor role is in regulated activity or not. |
| Volunteer Supervisor | As above, but the role is on a voluntary basis |
Digital ID Verification
A new verification service called Digital ID is now available for DBS applicants to use.
Digital ID will allow applicants to verify their ID documents using their smartphone, tablet, or PC and avoid having to travel to the Post Office or an ID Checker in their tennis venue/county.
Fees
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is changing its fees, in order to meet the increased operational costs of delivering DBS’ safeguarding service.
From Monday 2nd December 2024, fees for DBS checks will increase as follows:
- Update Service – increase of £3. Remains free for volunteers.
- Enhanced DBS check – increase of £11.50
- Enhanced DBS check with Barred List(s) – increase of £11.50
This fee increase has been set by the DBS, not the LTA.
The new fees will therefore be as follows:
| DBS + Post Office verification | DBS + Digital ID verification | DBS + LTA ID Checker verification | |
| Volunteer | £21.22 | £21.00 | £13.00 |
| Non-volunteer | £70.22 | £70.50 | £62.50 |
Prices are inclusive of VAT.
LTA ID Checkers
Please click here to see the list of current ID Checkers.
Refunds
Applicants are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of their DBS application form. The LTA is unable to process refunds once payment has been taken.