Teesside, 28 August 2026: Young tennis and padel players in the Tees Valley now have the opportunity to receive support with coaching, equipment, competition costs, and travel thanks to the Tees Valley Tennis Foundation.
The Foundation has officially opened its main support application route for young people facing financial barriers to participating in these sports. Parents and guardians can now apply for support to help their child start, continue, or progress in tennis or padel.
According to Phil Lowe, Chair of the Tees Valley Tennis Foundation, “Cost can be a real barrier for young people who want to start, continue, or progress in tennis or padel. We are pleased to open this application route, giving families a clear way to tell us where that barrier exists and what support could make a practical difference.”
The Foundation will consider requests for support in various areas including coaching and participation, essential equipment, competition and tournament costs, and travel expenses related to tennis or padel. The support is aimed at young people between the ages of 8-18 who live in the TS postcode area and are facing financial difficulties that prevent them from participating in these sports.
Each application will be carefully reviewed by the Foundation’s trustees. While meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee support, the Foundation is committed to helping as many young people as possible access and stay involved in tennis and padel.
The Foundation’s new application route follows a successful summer support pilot program with Tennis World & Middlesbrough Padel Club. The pilot funded a limited number of summer camp day places for young people who may have struggled with the cost of attending. This initiative was part of the Foundation’s efforts to understand local needs and develop practical solutions to reduce financial barriers in tennis and padel.
Interested parents and guardians can now apply for support through the Foundation’s website at https://www.tvtf.org.uk/apply/.
About Tees Valley Tennis Foundation:
Tees Valley Tennis Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to removing financial barriers that prevent children and teenagers from participating in tennis and padel. The Foundation supports young people between the ages of 8-18 in the Tees Valley and TS postcode area, where cost may otherwise hinder their participation and progression in these sports.
For more information about the Foundation and its work, please visit https://www.tvtf.org.uk/.
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Notes to Editors:
– Tees Valley Tennis Foundation is a registered charity with the charity number 1217846.
– The Foundation offers support to young people between the ages of 8-18 in the Tees Valley and surrounding areas where cost is a barrier to starting, continuing, or progressing in tennis or padel.
– For more information and to apply for support, please visit https://www.tvtf.org.uk/apply/.
