12/09/2026
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With another exciting season of county training, competition and tennis ahead, weโd like to remind all our parents and carers about something really importantโฆ
โญ SET THE STANDARD โญ
The LTAโs โSet the Standardโ Fair Play campaign is designed to promote positive parent behaviour and support coaches, referees and organisers in creating the best possible competition experiences for young players.
The LTA has put together some fantastic resources to help parents and carers understand how best to support their child before, during and after competition.
So, what can you expect to find when you click the link? ๐
๐พ Understanding competition
Helpful information about what to expect when your child starts competing, how competitions work and how you can help them prepare.
๐ Supporting your child positively
Guidance on encouraging your child, helping them enjoy their tennis and supporting them without adding unnecessary pressure.
๐ฌ Communication
Advice on communicating effectively with your child around competition and understanding when they may need encouragement, support or simply some space.
๐ง Managing emotions
Competition can bring plenty of highs and lows! The resources offer guidance on helping young players develop confidence, resilience and the skills to manage those emotions.
๐ Fair Play & sportsmanship
Respect, honesty, good sportsmanship and following the rules are all fundamental to the game. Parents and carers play an important role in setting that example.
โค๏ธ Keeping tennis enjoyable
Winning is fantastic, but so is developing confidence, making friends, building resilience and creating a lifelong love of tennis.
๐ก๏ธ Safeguarding
Important information to help everyone understand their role in creating a safe, positive and supportive environment for young players.
There are also free online parenting courses and workshops, alongside further resources to help parents support their childโs mental and emotional wellbeing through tennis.
๐ Take a few minutes to have a read and familiarise yourself with the guidance:
https://prod.lta.org.uk/compete/parents-area/parent-support/
๐๐ HERE AT D&Cโฆโฆ
We would like ๐ผ๐๐ parents and carers to familiarise themselves with the โSet the Standardโ guidance.
It is about making sure we all understand the role we play in creating a positive, respectful, safe and enjoyable environment for everyone involved in county tennis - our players, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers and staff.
By setting a positive example and supporting our young players in the right way, we can all help create the environment they deserve and ensure that Durham & Cleveland continues to be a county we can all be proud of.
And finallyโฆ ๐
๐ค๐ Gabyโs little funky blue tack man has been appointed Chief Supervisor for the week!
Heโll be keeping a VERY close eye on proceedings and reporting directly back to the County Officialsโฆ including, apparently, monitoring this page for the next seven days. ๐
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So everyoneโฆ do your thing, set the standard, support our players and continue to make D&C proud!
