Your club and Tennis Victoria A perfect partnership
“We think the new model is fantastic. It opens up new membership opportunities and will reduce membership costs which will hopefully attract new members.� Duncan Runciman Maffra Lawn TC
Message from the CEO 2014/15 is an exciting year for tennis in Victoria, with the launch of the game changing new affiliation model. This simple annual payment offers clubs all the previous affiliation benefits plus the opportunity to be innovative and attract more players to their venues. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome new and returning clubs. Tennis is a significant community across our state, and now our new model, made possible through the support and commitment of Tennis Australia, will allow us to truly unite and continue to grow stronger together. Tennis Victoria is committed to servicing our volunteers, coaches and players to deliver quality tennis experiences. Our primary goal is to make tennis a part of every Victorian’s life – and this couldn’t happen without the great work of countless volunteers and coaches. Whether it’s enhancing the capability of your club, getting more people playing more often, the provision of competitions and pathways, creating great places to play, or helping your club to build its government relations, our team of Community Tennis Officers and support staff at Tennis Victoria are committed to helping each and every club realise their goals. This document is your guide to Tennis Victoria for 2014/15, including who we are, the new affiliation model, and the benefits for your club. Best wishes for the year ahead and thank you again for your efforts and the contribution you make to the great game of tennis. Kind regards,
Matthew Kennedy Chief Executive Officer
Who are we? Tennis Victoria is proud to be the peak representative body of all affiliated clubs, centres, associations, regions and their players across Victoria. Who are we? We are you! Tennis Victoria is over 800 affiliated clubs and centres, 98 associations and 110,000 registered participants. We know that Victorian Tennis is: • • • • •
Fun and that’s number one Fitness promoting a healthy Victoria Friendships all over the state Families playing together For everybody no matter what gender, background or standard
• Forever from the youngest to the oldest of ages • Far reaching Victoria has 40%+ of Australia’s tennis clubs and members – it is a very big grassroots community and we are strongest together • Fair play both on and off the court
“Fantastic. The new model is good because it will be so much easier for the volunteer secretary and cheaper for the club� Lee Mead Maldon TC
“Great for our club as it’s cheaper and it will save us and Tennis Victoria membership department time on a lot of tricky questions when it comes to registering new or changing types of members.” Lynda Weatherly Overport Park TC
What it means for clubs 2014/15 affiliation model
From 1 July 2014, Tennis Victoria embraces a new affiliation model where clubs will pay one simple annual fee (note the previous per member fee is abolished). This known annual fee will enable clubs to offer more flexible membership options and innovative promotions to grow the game of tennis, without the restrictions of the former per member fee. Fees for Clubs and Commercial Centres Number of courts
Fees for Associations and Specialist Bodies
Affiliation fee (inc. GST)
Metro Melbourne
Classification
No. of clubs within Association
Affiliation fee (inc. GST)
1-4 courts
$930
Large Metro
30+
$500
5-9 courts
$1,505
Small Metro
3-29
$250
10+ courts
$3,955
Large Country
30+
$375
Small Country
3-29
$225
Country Victoria 1-4 courts
$540
Specialist Bodies (TCAV, TOAV, TSV)
$500
5-9 courts
$825
10-19 courts
$1,530
Associate Affiliates (Schools & representative bodies)
$930 or court based fee if applicable
20+ courts
$2,500
“This is the most positive innovation in the history of tennis administration in Victoria� Leon Retallick Bendigo Tennis Association
The benefits Tennis Victoria offers a range of services designed to support the operations and development of our affiliated clubs. More people playing! Do you want more people playing more often at your club? There are a number of programs developed to assist clubs increase participation and membership; For kids ● ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Coaching ● ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Community Play ● ANZ Tennis Hot Shots National School Partnership Program ● ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Leagues For everyone ● Cardio Tennis ● Mum’s Program ● Seniors Program ● Club Open Days ● Community Activations and Promotions ● ACE Program to diversify your offering to priority populations e.g. Persons with a Disability, Indigenous and Multicultural groups
Better places to play Tennis Victoria is committed to supporting clubs in their endeavors to create quality, welcoming and sustainable venues. Some resources available in this area include; ● Advice and Support from the Places to Play team ● Assistance with Local Government Area relations ● National Court Rebate Scheme ● National Facilities Loan Scheme ● Welcoming and Inclusive assistance via the ACE Program ● Club Health Check and other club development resources ● Support and resources to assist with Club and Coach relationships ● Technical services support
You’re still covered Despite the reduced rate of affiliation for most clubs, there has been no change to the level of insurance coverage for clubs under the Tennis Australia National Insurance Program. Coverage includes; ● Public and Products Liability Insurance ● Directors and Officers Cover ● Volunteers Personal Accident Insurance
Making volunteering easier
Greater development opportunities
Our valuable volunteers, administrators, officials and coaches need the best support possible to ensure they can get back to their love of playing tennis! Tennis Victoria offers a range of support resources including;
Tennis Victoria is committed to delivering a range of competitive tennis events and progressive pathways for the development of players. Opportunities include;
● My Tennis membership management system
● Pennant competition (the largest club based competition Australia)
● Competition and/or Tournament Planner software
● Junior Pennant
● Free club website
● Sanctioned tournaments
● Game Set Match online resource centre
● Association and Regional team events
● Membership benefits of Community Clubs Victoria (via Tennis Victoria partnership)
● Future Stars Junior Development program
● Referral to relevant partner and specialist agencies e.g. Good Sports, Club Help, Sunsmart etc
● Regional Academy of Sport Network
● Future Leaders program
Volunteers are the heart and soul of tennis Clubs and Associations. As a symbol of thanks for our hardworking volunteers, Tennis Victoria offers ongoing official recognition;
● Volunteer anniversary recognition ● Tennis Service Awards ● Highly Commended Service Awards ● Victorian Tennis Awards at the Tennis Victoria Championship Dinner (June) ● Volunteers Breakfast during the Australian Open (January) ● Player achievement recognition for players, coaches and clubs
● Player Support program and pathways ● Training and development opportunities for coaches, volunteers, officials and players
● Metropolitan and Country forums
● Club anniversary recognition
● Project Talent program
Something extra for your players Tennis Victoria individual member benefits will now be available to all registered players of your club: ● Personal Accident Insurance ● Early access to Australian Open tickets ● E-news communications ● Unique My Tennis ID allowing access to tournaments and events
For more information and support to access these services offered by Tennis Victoria, please contact your local Community Tennis Officer or phone 8420 8420
Statewide support Tennis Victoria has a network of staff dedicated to supporting our volunteers, coaches, players and other major stakeholders in growing tennis in Victoria. Our team of enthusiastic Community Tennis Officers is dedicated to developing the sport, serviced via Local Government Area regions in Metropolitan Areas, and Country Regional Networks in Country Areas. Metropolitan areas ● Metropolitan West Melbourne, Hobson’s Bay, Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley, Brimbank, Melton, Wyndham
● Metropolitan South East Monash, Knox, Greater Dandenong, Casey, Cardinia ● Metropolitan South Port Phillip, Glen Eira, Bayside, Kingston, Frankston, Mornington
South/East
Port Phillip Bay
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● Metropolitan East Stonnington, Boroondara, Whitehorse, Manningham, Maroondah, Yarra Ranges
East
West
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● Metropolitan North Hume, Whittlesea, Nillumbik, Banyule, Darebin, Moreland, Yarra
North
Country areas
● Country North West Loddon Campaspe, Northern Mallee, Wimmera, Goulburn Valley West (Moira, Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie, Mitchell) ● Country South West Central Highlands, South West, Barwon
Northern Mallee
Wimmera
● Country East Central Gippsland, East Gippsland and North East, Goulburn Valley East (Benalla, Mansfield, Murrindindi)
Loddon Campaspe
North East
Goulburn Valley W. Goulburn Valley E.
Central Highlands
East Gippsland
Metro
South West Barwon
Central Gippsland
To find contact details of your local Community Tennis Officer, please visit www.tennis.com.au/vic/cto or phone 8420 8420 Your Community Tennis Officer is your first point of call, but can also refer you to the dedicated team at Tennis Victoria which includes Membership Services, Marketing
and Communications, Competitions and Tournaments, Coaching and Talent Development and the Places to Play and Government Relations Team.
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