Understand the reality.
Research and needs assessment identify gaps, lived experiences and the support different tennis communities need.
European cooperation for safer tennis
Every player
deserves a
safer court.
SafeTennis connects research, practical training and shared safeguarding frameworks across European tennis.
- 01
Recognise
See risk clearly and listen when something does not feel safe.
- 02
Respond
Give people the knowledge and pathways to act with care.
- 03
Strengthen
Make safeguarding part of everyday tennis systems and culture.
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The project
From intent to everyday practice.
Safeguarding works when people can recognise a concern, know how to respond and operate inside systems that support consistent action.
36months · Dec 2025–Nov 2028
8organisations in the partnership
7connected work packages
€250kmaximum Erasmus+ grant
One connected system
Recognise. Respond. Strengthen.
SafeTennis brings evidence, tools and implementation together so safeguarding becomes a shared capability across European tennis.
Equip people to act.
Training, practical guidance and clearer pathways build confidence for coaches, staff, volunteers and organisations.
Embed safer systems.
Shared frameworks, policies and ongoing evaluation help turn good intentions into durable practice.
Project in motion
A shared start in Oslo.
Representatives from all six beneficiary organisations came together on 16 February 2026 to align the work plan, research and project identity.
Read the updateWork plan
Seven packages. One safeguarding journey.
The work moves from evidence to tools, participant preparation, policy, capacity building and shared learning.