The LTA launched Tennis Clubmark last year. There are now over 500 clubs completing their Tennis Clubmark evidence file and 6 clubs have already achieved the standards.

Tennis Clubmark is significant to the future of British Tennis as it recognises clubs that are delivering for British Tennis and supports clubs to develop their on court programme and off court policies and procedures in line with best practice.

To ensure that the process is as stress free as possible for clubs the LTA have produced a comprehensive package of resources and a step by step guide to support clubs to meet the criteria.

"Clubs that have started to work towards the achievement of Tennis Clubmark are finding it well worth it. By having recognised standards of child protection, coaching, equity and good management they find it easier to attract and keep members, improve the club's profile and build for the future."

Roger Draper, Chief Executive, Lawn Tennis Association.