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Coaches and Clubs/Organizations – use the link above for exclusive benefits on Background Checks. See Step-by-Step Instructions and FAQs for detailed information.
We all play a part in making sure that our sport provides safe and positive environments for participants to enjoy and prosper in tennis. Safeguarding Tennis helps coaches and organizations lead the way by:.
All tennis coaches and clubs/organizations are strongly encouraged to adopt as many recommendations, as reasonably possible, from the Safeguarding Tennis guidelines outlined below:
Rule of Two
Two screened and certified coaches should always be present with a single athlete or multiple athletes when in an enclosed space
The spirit of this rule is to ensure that both athlete and coach are not put in a vulnerable position. When a second certified coach is unavailable, an adult may fulfill this role.
More information on how to implement the Rule of Two can be found here.
Background Checks
All organizations and individuals involved in delivering tennis in Canada should conduct regular Background Checks through Sterling Talent Solutions
Step-by-Step Instructions and FAQs
Background Checks are an important screening policy to protect children, earn the trust of parents, manage risk and liability and improve the quality of people involved in tennis. Clubs, organizations and individuals (including coaches, volunteers, administrators, officials, parent chaperones and course facilitators) should have up-to-date Background Checks prior to involvement.
Preferred pricing and benefits available for Coaches and Organizations
The TPA has accessed the relationship between Sterling Talent Solutions (Sterling) and the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) to provide preferred rates on Background Checks (through Sterling’s platform) for everyone involved in tennis in Canada.
The benefits of Sterling’s platform include:
For Individuals (Coaches, Volunteers, Officials, Administrators):
For Organizations:
For more information about Sterling Talent Solutions and general information about Background Checks, please reference FAQs
Safe Sport Education & Screening Requirements
In accordance to CAC guidelines, Tennis Canada with the support of its provincial partners has made it mandatory for everyone that is coaching, instructing, or assisting and that is in a position of authority in all indoor and outdoor clubs in Canada to complete the following safe sport education and screening requirements:
1. Code of Conduct (online form) – must be signed once a year
2. Declaration of Character (online form) – must be completed once a year
3. Background Check (can be done online) – must be completed every three years
4. Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders (online education module) – must be completed every three years
Best Practices for Clubs and Organizations
Clubs & Organizations should incorporate Best Practice recommendations in their policies and procedures