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Does this policy apply in Scotland and Wales?

Yes, this is a Great Britain wide policy.

Does the policy apply to padel?

Yes, the Policy applies to padel and all forms of tennis.

Does the Policy apply to Wheelchair, Visually Impaired, Deaf, Learning Disability, Para-Standing and other forms of disability tennis?

Yes, it applies to all forms of tennis.

What is the main change in the new Policy?

We have decided to draw a line in the competition structure to create two different designations of competition for the purposes of the Policy: Specified and Non-Specified.  Specified

What is the international policy for padel?

The International Padel Federation does not currently have a policy on this issue.  We will continue to discuss this with them and input as appropriate to the development of their policy.

Why have you got a different policy to the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)?

We have put in place what we believe to be the right policy for tennis in Britain – balancing ensuring that trans and non-binary individuals feel welcomed and have a home in our sport with the

How does the policy interact with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) / Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) / International Padel Federation (FIP) policies?

The Policy does not apply to any competitions sanctioned by the ITF/WTA; for those competitions, their policies will apply.  This includes for competitions held at the National Tennis Centre

Does the Policy apply to Performance Players?

The Policy sets out rules according to competition level, rather than player level or type.  So a performance player playing in a “Specified Competition” under the Policy (i.e. any competition

I am a trans woman or a non-binary individual, can I take part in other LTA tennis products and programmes aimed at women?

All non-competitive LTA products and programmes which are targeted at women, e.g. Cardio Tennis or coaching qualification grants, will be fully inclusive for trans women and non-binary

What support is there for helping venues to have inclusive conversations about this policy?

The LTA Inclusive Conversations Guide will be published imminently along with a video introduction to help venue volunteers.

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