How can I get help?
If someone or something has hurt or upset you or someone you know in or outside of tennis or padel, you can talk to a trusted adult. This could include someone at school, at home or your venue's Welfare Officer.
What is a Welfare Officer?
A Welfare Officer is someone at your venue who is specially trained to make sure they can support you with any worries or concerns you may have.
Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility and the Welfare Officer is an important part of any venue. They are responsible for promoting safeguarding within their venue and working with others to ensure a safe and inclusive environment is achieved.
The Welfare Officer must not be a member of the venue’s coaching team and should not be related to a member of the coaching team (for example, their spouse).
You can find out who your Welfare Officer is by finding the poster on display at your venue or checking their website.
If you can’t, or don’t want to speak to your venue Welfare Officer you can contact the LTA:
In an emergency and/or if you are concerned that someone is at immediate risk of harm, please call 999 without delay.
Further help and support is also available from:
- Young Minds Shout - Text YM to 85258 for free, 24/7 support.
- Childline
Sometimes, competing can bring some additional pressure or worry. For more information about what you can expect at competitions and support available please click through to our competitions page for children and young people.
Tennis, padel and your wellbeing
Being active and playing tennis and padel is a great way to help your mental health.
You should never feel under pressure from anyone to make you play tennis or padel if you’re not enjoying it. Find out more about what to do if you're no longer enjoying playing: