Exciting news - the ITF World Tennis Number (WTN) has been launched to players! This new and dynamic rating system will replace the current LTA rating system for all tennis players aged 10+ in Britain. 

The introduction of the WTN will help to grow tennis by making it easier than ever to find an evenly matched opponent and enjoyable competitions. This is key to retaining players of all ages and abilities in tennis and will therefore help you in your role as a licensed official, organising competition at all levels of the game.

Sign up to one of our 1 hour Parent and Player webinars and join the LTA Competitions Team in going into more detail about the Number. Sign up to learn more about the principles behind the Number, how a player’s Number may change and support you in understanding what your number means. 

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Joining a Local Tennis League is the perfect way to indulge in some friendly competition on court. Find out more through the handy Local Tennis Leagues website.

Joining your Local Tennis League is the perfect way for you to quench your competitive thirst, improve your tennis and make friends, all balanced around your busy lifestyle. Local Tennis Leagues offer friendly local singles competitions for players aged over 18 around the country and matches on thousands of park and public courts. Since the inaugural league in May 2005, 200 leagues have been established for adults nationwide.

This number is growing all the time, with leagues springing up from Aberdeen to Plymouth and everywhere in between. You can choose where and when you play, and we try to match opponents to your playing level. And best of all, there are prizes to be won.

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) strives to ensure that all children, young people and adults at risk are safeguarded from abuse and have an enjoyable tennis experience. If you have additional needs that you would like considered to enable you to compete, contact competitionsupport@lta.org.uk

With the launch of the new LTA Competition Management System, the terms and conditions of online entry have been updated.

Changes include the removal of PayPal and introduction of a withdrawal admin fee.

View the latest terms and conditions here.

The LTA have partnered with Sport England to pilot a cutting edge safeguarding awareness campaign. 

By visiting the website www.safetoplaytennis.co.uk you can access real life dramatised safeguarding cases and watch top tips videos including guidance on use of social media, photography and filming, plus much more.