Outline

Dorset Tennis is keen to support all aspects of tennis in the county.  In particular we are looking to assist the up and coming players that are seen to promote the county and be ambassadors at elite level to help them continue their improvement during a period where travelling to tournaments is becoming difficult to fund. In seeking funding assistance, we encourage you to gain additional support from other avenues. 

Criteria

To be eligible to apply for Performance Financial Assistance, you must achieve the following: 

Grant Structure

Regardless of the player level, Dorset Tennis will support (at the present time) only part funding up to the maximum set out in the table above.  The other costs must be supported by the candidate and/or the club or some other form of partnership funding. Grants provided to outstanding juniors to support overseas tournament play will only include the following allowable expenses:

• Travel
• Accommodation
• Tournament Entry Fees
• Accompanying coach travel and accommodation fees

Terms & Conditions

• Applicants must be committed Dorset tennis players having represented the County and be officially linked to a tennis club or school.
• Applications must normally be submitted well in advance.
• Grants will only be released upon successful completion of the event – applicants will initially need to cover the full cost of the tournament. 
• Please send proof of completion and your bank details to annie.smith@dorsetlta.co.uk to claim the grant which will be paid by BACS.
• It is expected that the Applicant will continue to support Dorset Tennis.
• Payment will be made on the provision of receipts for the above, along with a written report of the player’s experience at the tournament which can be used by Dorset Tennis on social media platforms e.g. Facebook, Instagram and website. 

Please complete and submit the Application Form (below). You may send an initial request by email by completing as much of the form as possible and returning to annie.smith@dorsetlta.co.uk. The application will be assessed by the Participation Committee in consultation with the County Performance Coach and we aim to give a response as soon as practicable.