LTA Support

The LTA offer a range of support for universities, read on to find out more!

The LTA's dedicated university tennis website can be found here. This page outlines the LTA's support of universities and has a list of partner universities along with their associated contact details.

Sport Specific Affiliations

LTA Venue Registration

NEW for 2025-26 Season: All institutions will be required to be LTA Registered Venues, for more information on this season's affiliation requirements see Appendix 18, for more information about how to sign up to LTA Venue Registration click here (please note: the registration window has now closed for the 2025-26 season):

LTA University Venue Registration User Guide.pdf

LTA Advantage Membership

NEW for 2025-26 Season: All students listed on a ranking list will be required to be LTA Advantage Members (minimum Advantage Play), for more information on this season's affiliation requirements see Appendix 18, for more information and how to sign up to LTA Advantage Membership, click here: Join Advantage | Tennis Membership Benefits | LTA

LTA Partner University Programme (2026-29)

The LTA Partner University Programme supports universities to grow tennis and padel by focusing on three key areas:

Widening participation – more students playing and engaging with tennis.
Workforce development – students accessing training, coaching, officiating and employability pathways.
Competition for all – increased opportunities for students to compete at appropriate levels.

Following a 2025 review, the programme has expanded to allow more universities to join, with greater flexibility and a stronger emphasis on student workforce development.

Key Benefits for Partner Universities

Match‑funded grants to support tennis‑specific staff or student leadership roles.
A dedicated LTA account manager from the LTA's delivery team and tailored action planning support.
Free training courses for students (e.g. Activator, Competition Organiser).
Be invited to University Tennis National Training events.
Priority access to employability and development pathways within tennis.
Have free LTA Advantage Membership for your club members.
Student access to the Wimbledon ticket ballot.
Promotion of the university to prospective students through LTA channels.

The LTA have also produced a comprehensive resource detailing a number of development opportunities within universities such as the University Tennis Activators Course, National University Training event and a detailed resource on how to develop your university programme, these can be found here: Develop your university programme

2026 Application Timelines

Applications open: 10 February 2026
Deadline: 30 April 2026 (though applications are welcome throughout the year)
Review period: 1–24 May 2026
Funding decisions: Week commencing 15 June 2026
Successful applicants will receive up to two years of funding beginning 1 September 2026