Play Your Part with Safe Play™

The USTA’s Safe Play program promotes a positive, secure environment where tennis players of all ages thrive.

What is Safe Play™?

We combine comprehensive education, background screening, and clear policies to implement standards for athlete safety. Working alongside the U.S. Center for SafeSport and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, we develop safety policies and resources. Safe Play empowers the entire tennis community to recognize, prevent, and report misconduct, ensuring a brighter, safer future for our sport. Click here to read what USTA CEO Lew Sherr has to say about the importance of Safe Play.

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What is Safe Play™?

The USTA is committed to promoting safe and respectful environments for athletes to thrive in. Safe Play is the comprehensive athlete safety program consisting of education, screening, reporting tools and policies for appropriate conduct in tennis. The USTA works with the U.S. Center for SafeSport and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee to develop Safe Play policies, procedures and educational resources to support the program.

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SAFE PLAY TRAININGS FOR ALL

PARENTS

Protect Your Child and Win

Keep safety in play throughout your child’s tennis journey. Complete the free 20-minute course for parents from the U.S. Center for SafeSport to gain invaluable knowledge and safety strategies that extend beyond the court.

 

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ADULT PLAYERS

Elevate Your Game

As an adult tennis player, you play a vital role in fostering a safe and positive environment for all. Level up your skills with a free 20-minute course from the U.S. Center for SafeSport for adults to help keep tennis safe on and off the court and be entered to win a $500 AMEX gift card.*

 

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COACHES

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Your dedication to player development and safety sets you apart as a tennis professional. Safe Play approval can enhance your credentials and attract more clients. Plus, as a thank you for getting approved you’ll receive a $75 gift card to TennisExpress.com.**

 

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FACILITIES

Safeguard Your Courts

A safe environment is essential for all tennis players and critical for attracting and retaining clients. The Safe Play program supports a positive tennis community. Urge your coaches and providers to get Safe Play Approved. 

 

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*Complete the SafeSport Adult Athlete Course by October 20, 2024 and be entered to win one of eight (8) Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) AMEX e-gift cards. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Must be 18 or older to enter. Sweepstakes begins 9/19/2024 and ends on 10/20/2024. Terms and conditions apply. Please see 2024 USTA SafeSport Adult Athlete Course Sweepstakes Official Rules for details. 

 

** Complete the USTA Safe Play Approval process by December 31, 2024 to be eligible to receive one Seventy Five Dollar ($75.00) e-gift card to TennisExpress.com. Gift cards will be awarded to the first 1,000 eligible participants, while supplies last. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for a Promotion gift. Promotion begins on 9/11/24 and ends on 12/31/24. Terms and conditions apply. Please see USTA's "Get Safe Play Approved" Promotion Terms and Conditions for details. 

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Search our list of over 25,000 Safe Play Approved coaches, trainers, umpires, tournament staff and more.

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All USTA employees are required to complete the U.S. Center for SafeSport's training annually. This training equips employees with information on identifying, preventing, and reporting misconduct. View the list of SafeSport Trained USTA-employees.

Adults who have regular contact with or authority over minor athletes in USTA programs, events, or tournaments must be in compliance with Safe Play requirements. This includes undergoing background checks and completing education on preventing misconduct in sports. The following groups are subject to these requirements:

 

  • USTA Staff
  • USTA Certified Officials
  • Independent contractors falling within the definition of a Participant
  • Volunteer coaches for USTA Junior Team Tennis
  • All Net Generation tennis providers
  • Pro Circuit Tournament Directors
  • USTA Junior Sanctioned Tournament Directors
  • USTA Board of Directors
  • USTA staff tennis professionals
  • Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Volunteers
  • US Open Volunteers
  • USTA National Campus Ambassadors
  • Davis Cup and Fed Cup Volunteers
  • Anti-Doping Chaperones during the US Open USTA Board of Directors
  • USTA National Tennis Center Incorporated tennis professional staff

The Safe Play Approval process consists of two steps:

 

Step 1

Read and acknowledge the USTA Safe Play policy 

Complete the training from the U.S. Center for SafeSport

Step 2

Complete your background check application

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