Welcome to Durham & Cleveland LTA

Our purpose is to support clubs, venues and coaches across our area in the delivery of top quality tennis, accessible to all. We work with the LTA to deliver its vision of Tennis Opened Up, increasing participation in our wonderful sport by making it relevant, accessible, welcoming and enjoyable.

We hope you will find what you are looking for on these pages. If not, or you still have questions, please contact us at admin@dclta.org

Durham & Cleveland News Update

On the 4th October 2025, the LTA is hosting their Safe To Play Annual Safeguarding Conference to take place online virtually between 9am and 3.15pm. For full details and to register your attendance, go to the registration page.

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Amelia Rose Symm – National 11U Grass Court Champion 2025

 

Durham & Cleveland County LTA is proud to congratulate Amelia Rose Symm on battling her way through a week of tennis at the National Lexus Grass Court Championships held over the Spring Bank Holiday week at Frinton-on- Sea to become National 11U Grass Court Champion. Amelia went through the week unbeaten to lift the trophy and become our latest National Champion. Well done Amelia, and respect and thanks also to Mum and Dad Joanne and Peter for your unstinting support and commitment every step of Amelia’s path to victory.

Safe to Play

Safe to Play is an innovative safeguarding awareness campaign to help keep those involved in sport safe. Its purpose is to ensure all parents, players and coaches are aware of the signs of abuse, how to report a concern and how to keep themselves, children and at-risk adults safe.

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County Development Partner appointed

We are delighted to announce that Hannah Murdy (known to many of you as Hannah Jeffrey) has joined the County team as our County Development Partner.

With her County hat on Hannah will focus on delivery of the County’s key objective in growing tennis across the County – more people playing more tennis in more places. Her immediate priorities…Read More

LTA Youth Start

Who’s ready to Level Up? LTA Youth Start is for kids aged 4-11 years who are new to tennis. We’ll help teach kids new life skills, developing them as both players and people.

 

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Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Durham & Cleveland is delighted to have the support of its sponsors and we are very appreciative of their commitment. It enables us to support our many activities and programmes.

We would welcome other businesses or individuals wishing to sponsor Durham & Cleveland Tennis. Please contact our Chair, Tony Pensom via chair@dclta.org.uk who will be pleased to discuss the opportunities available and the benefits we can offer.