Guiding Principles
One of the things Collaroy Tennis Club is most proud of is that we’re an inclusive club that welcomes diversity. It’s part of our DNA. We realise that everyone’s unique and that our differences contribute to our Club’s culture and future direction.
A CLUB THAT WELCOMES ALL
INCLUSION AND EQUALITY
Collaroy Tennis Club has been named an 'Inclusion Development Hub' by Tennis Australia – one of only three in NSW. We have also been asked by Tennis NSW to participate in a Gender Equity Pilot Program headed by Casey Dellacqua. Our aim is to improve access and opportunities for all members to achieve gender equality at our club, both as players and administrators.
TENNIS ACCESSIBILITY
Our coaching partner Evolve Tennis Academy runs programs coaching players with II-1 Intellectual Disability, II-2 Down Syndrome and II-3 Autism. The club has also installed a cushion acrylic hardcourt enabling a coaching program, social play and tournaments for wheelchair players. In fact, one of our ‘Wheelies’ – Annalise Fadeev – has competed in both State and National titles and has won a Bronze Medal at the Special Olympics. The Club is committed to increasing opportunities and accessibility to tennis for people who have a physical or intellectual disability or autism.
MEMBER PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
The Club has adopted Tennis Australia’s Member Protection Policy and Safeguarding Children Code of Conduct to keep the sport safe and inclusive for all. We have a zero tolerance approach to any form of child abuse, discrimination and harassment. We are committed to ensuring children and young people feel safe and protected from harm when at the Club. A Member Protection Information Officer has been trained and appointed to the Management Committee and all Committee members and coaches hold current Working With Children Checks. Should you have any concerns about conduct please contact us and/or contact Tennis Australia's Integrity and Compliance Unit (TAICU).
DIVERSITY AND OPPORTUNITY
Collaroy Tennis Club embraces diversity, making our club a welcoming, safe and inclusive place for everyone. We aim to reflect the make-up of our local communities and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be included and engaged through tennis in a way that is positive and meaningful. The Club is committed to increasing opportunities and accessibility to tennis for everyone, by:
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Engaging with multicultural, indigenous and LGBTQIA+ communities
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Opening conversations with members and coaches
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Enhancing talent identification
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Providing pathway opportunities
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Creating playing opportunities through community events and tournaments
CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
Collaroy Tennis Club encourages safe, fair play and good sportsmanship at all times. Members and their guests are expected to abide by this Code. We expect that all play is conducted in a friendly, civil and socially responsible manner. Poor behaviour can lead to suspension of membership. Let's have fun and enjoy our tennis!
KIND AND RESPECTFUL
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All play, whether social or competition, should be conducted in a spirit of fair play and good sportsmanship. Remember that children are often inside or near the Club, so member behaviour is observed by a broader audience than just other players.
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Bad language is not acceptable in or around the Club.
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All equipment, including racquets and balls, is to be treated with respect… e.g. the throwing of racquets is not acceptable.
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Members are to take the greatest care possible to prolong the life of all club facilities including furniture, equipment, court surfaces, nets and fences.
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Players involved in competitions or tournaments must also act at all times in accordance with the Tennis Australia Code of Behaviour.
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CARE
Collaroy Tennis Club is committed to promoting innovative and sustainable practices required to achieve climate neutrality. We’re fully solar-powered and have state of the art, low-power consuming LED lighting on every court and our new inclusive bathroom facilities are water efficient. We are proud to follow in the footsteps of Tennis Australia - the first Australian sporting organisation to commit to the United Nations Sports for Climate Change Action Framework.
