DBS overview
Notice: As of 12 October 2023, the LTA has moved to a new DBS platform which offers Post Office ID verification.
A DBS 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 |
Coaching Professional |
All types of coaching roles, e.g. tennis coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, etc |
Volunteer Coaching Professional |
As above, but the role is on a voluntary basis |
Officiating Professional |
All types of officiating roles, e.g. referee, competition organisers, etc |
Volunteer Officiating Professional |
As above, but the role is on a voluntary basis |
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 |
ID Checkers
Please click here to see the list of current ID Checkers.
Fees
As of March 2022, the DBS fees are:
Type | Admin fee | DBS Fee | Total |
Non-volunteer applications | £9.60 | £38 | £47.60 |
Volunteer | £9.60 | £0 | £9.60 |
Admin fees are inclusive of VAT.
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.