Tennis is committed to embracing diversity by making our sport welcoming, safe and inclusive for everyone. Everyone should have the opportunity to be included and engaged through tennis in a way that is positive and meaningful for them.

Our vision is that there are no limits for women and girls on and off the court.

While Tennis is leading the way with significant achievements over the past 50 years, such as being the leading professional sport for women, equal prizemoney and strong representation on the Tennis Australia and Member Association Boards, there is more work to be done.  Women are underrepresented in community leadership with just 26% of club presidents being women.

It is important women take on leadership roles to ensure women and girls have an equal voice and can influence decision making at the community level on and off the court.

Tennis is committed to increasing and supporting women leaders in tennis. To achieve this, we are providing an opportunity for women in the community to complete the Women Leaders in Tennis (WLIT) program. Program graduates will gain a vast range of learning and experiences within the leadership domain as well as mentoring and support.

OBJECTIVES OF THE WLIT PROGRAM

The WLIT program aims to:

• Ensure an equal voice for women
• Build the leadership knowledge, skills and confidence of current and prospective community leaders
• Create a network of women community leaders both locally and nationally
• Increase participation of women and girls in community leadership roles in clubs/venues
• Recruit and retain women community leaders

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program is designed for current and prospective women community leaders who may be:

• In paid or volunteer roles in tennis clubs/venues across the country
• Club volunteers, community activators, program/event leaders or club committee members
• Senior club leaders (i.e., Club President, Committee members, Coach)

HOW DO I APPLY?

• Applications for 2025 are now OPEN
• Commences Sunday 16 February at Queensland Tennis Centre
• Travel subsidies are available at the discretion of Tennis Australia

To understand more about the program and to express your interest in participating, please click HERE

The Women Leaders in Tennis program is proudly supported by a $12 million Australian Sports Commission federal government grant.

For more information contact:

Women and Girls Lead (QLD)

Toni Cooke – [email protected]