The Access Tennis Foundation

Our mission is to make tennis, a healthy sport for life, accessible in some form to everyone in Ireland, whoever they are, wherever they come from

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Well said Wase!! Wase is a huge asset for us in our Sanctuary Tennis Initiative in Sligo, assisting with the juniors and working to engage those in the DP centre with our tennis sessions. Look forward to watching all the good you will do going forward ✌❤

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@elonmusk We will gladly help you put some money to good use, bringing tennis (a healthy sport for life) to those that can benefit the most from it 🙂 #directprovision #tennisforeveryoneeverywhere #playitforward

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Meet our team: Enzo Dowling has been involved in tennis for many years and has a particular passion for tennis for people with disabilities. He says 'I am really looking forward to being a part of this movement to make tennis accessible to all.' https://t.co/gwALItURkj

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MEET OUR TEAM: Alec Sandys of Galway LTC says 'It's a fantastic initiative and I look forward to watching tennis grow, particularly in the rural parts of Ireland. It will be great to give people in those communities the opportunity to participate!' https://t.co/gwALItDfVJ

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MEET OUR TEAM: Artur Jastrzebski is the club coach at Ballina Tennis Club. Artur says 'I would do anything to make tennis more popular in Ireland. I am honoured to be in the group of coaches doing this at the best possible level.' https://t.co/gwALItDfVJ #tennisforeveryone

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Meet our team: Ciaran Dolan of Wicklow TC says "I am very excited to work with the ATF, delivering tennis programmes to people in deprived areas or in areas where tennis is not established. I believe that tennis is a great way of improving well-being." https://t.co/gwALItDfVJ

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MEET OUR TEAM: Yvonne Lawlor coaches at Trackside LTC and Rockfield T.C 'I love these initiatives and others like the #20x20 campaign which encourages equality & female participation. It will be my pleasure to bring tennis to people that might not otherwise get the opportunity.'

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MEET OUR TEAM: Dan Irimia is based at Castlebar Tennis Club and Westport Tennis Club.

Dan says 'I am very happy to join this fantastic project and I'm ready to share my passion for the sport with everyone in the community.' https://t.co/gwALItURkj

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Meet our team: We are delighted to welcome Jimmy O'Donohoe of Donnybrook Lawn Tennis Club. 'I believe that tennis is for everyone. Those who haven’t tried it yet are missing out. The ATF hopes to address that! Delighted to be involved.'

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Meet our team: Ann-Marie Breen who coaches in various venues in North Dublin says 'I am delighted and privileged to be part of this amazing programme and fulfilling my intention of making Tennis accessible to everyone from all walks of life!'

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Meet our team: Next up is Daire Heffernan from Sligo Tennis Club 'Tennis can have a hugely positive influence on people's lives, and I believe everyone should be given the opportunity to have that experience.'

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Meet our team: Janis Glazers is the coach at Claremorris Tennis Club. he says 'I'm pleased to be part of The Access Tennis Foundation team. Tennis is a great sport with no limitations. Available for anyone regardless of their age or physical ability.'

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Meet our team: Wesley O'Brien works at Killaloe Ballina Tennis Club. He has also set up 'Hit and Hope Tennis Programs' which brings tennis to kids and youth affected by war and conflict in refugee camps in Greece. We look forward to joining forces for good!

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Meet our team: Welcome on board to Jo-Anne Williamson! 'I feel strongly about this new venture to allow people to become involved in a truly wonderful sport that has made me many friends over the years! Equal opportunities for all!'

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Meet our team: We are delighted to have Rob Cherry of @begr8attennis on board. Rob says "I am delighted to be part of this fantastic initiative to help more people discover what a great game tennis is!" #tennisforeveryone #tenniseverywhere #accesstennis

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Meet our team: Tim Clarke works in schools & clubs in the North West. He says 'I'm really excited to join the push to make tennis accessible to the wider community and grow our wonderful game in areas that might never have had proper exposure to tennis.'

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Meet our team: Victoria Gaideu from Elm Park Tennis Club says 'Tennis is an amazing sport for both your mind and body and everyone should be able to experience it regardless of their age or status.' #tennisforeveryone #tenniseverywhere #accesstennis

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One goal: Tennis for everyone, everywhere. Now to make it happen! Coaching team being recruited...