Rules & regulations

Rules of the LTA

The rules of the LTA set out our objectives and how we run our affairs. For example, affiliation of organisations, election of LTA councillors, holding of general meetings, conditions governing players, the holding of tournaments.

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Current members of the Disciplinary Panel

Disciplinary code

The LTA disciplinary code outlines the jurisdiction the LTA has over disciplinary matters and the manner in which disciplinary functions are exercised and includes the following appendices:

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Appendix 1 – Tennis anti-doping programme

This appendix contains the rules governing the LTA's Tennis anti-doping programme.

Appendix 2 – Safeguarding procedures

The LTA has a duty to deal with all complaints and concerns against persons within its jurisdiction which raise protection issues related to children or adults at risk. This appendix sets out procedures which establish a clear route within which complaints, problems and enquiries are handled.

Appendix 3 – Regulations concerning match fixing, financial speculation and betting

This appendix contains regulations which govern the behaviour of participants in tennis relating to betting. The purpose of these regulations are to maintain the integrity of tennis and to protect the sport against any efforts to impact improperly the results of or events in any match.

Appendix 4 – LTA Coach Accredited+ general conditions

All coach accreditation is issued subject to these conditions. They include the LTA Code of Ethics and Conduct for Accredited and Accredited+ coaches and coaching assistants.

Appendix 5 – LTA Coach Accredited general conditions

All coach accreditation is issued to coaches and coaching assistants subject to these conditions. They include the LTA code of ethics and conduct for Accredited and Accredited+ coaches and coaching assistants.

Appendix 6 

LTA officials licensing scheme general conditions.