Tapiola Tennis Group Coaching Rules
By confirming a place in tennis training organized by Tapiola Tennis, the player agrees to and commits to following the principles outlined below:
Season
Coaching is organized annually during the indoor season from August to June (Tapiolan Tennispuisto groups from August 15 to May 31 and Esport Center groups from August 1 to June 15). Coaching is provided throughout the indoor season, except during the Christmas week or when the facilities are closed.
Training groups
At the beginning of the season, each player is assigned to a group. The groups are formed before the start of the season by the Head Coach and coaches. The goal is to place players of similar skill levels in the same group.
Groups typically consist of 4 players. Any other arrangements must be agreed upon separately with the the Head Coach.
Tapiola Tennis reserves the right to make changes to the groups during the season.
Player absences
The player commits to the group sessions for the entire season (spring and fall). However, the player has the right to withdraw from the coaching after the fall season, by notifying the Head Coach by November 15.
Tapiolan Tennis uses the Tennis Club platform, allowing players to store a session in advance if they are unable to attend. A session can be stored anytime before the practice. If stored at least 12 hours in advance, a credit is given for available substitute sessions at the same or one lower skill level. If stored less than 12 hours in advance, a credit will only be provided if another player uses the session as a replacement. Replacement sessions can be canceled up to 12 hours before they begin. The player has also the right to ask another player in her/his place in case of absence, provided that the substitute’s playing skills are approximately the same level. In this case, the players agree on compensation among themselves.
If a player is injured or ill, coaching fees during the absence may be refunded based on a doctor’s certificate specifying the period, and after Tapiolan Tennis has received the certificate. The medical certificate must be submitted to the Head Coach or emailed to valmennus@tapiolantennis.fi.
The Tapiola Tennis board may approve a request to suspend coaching if the player moves at least 50 km away from the training location.
Players are required to store their sessions when absent. They may also find a substitute player of similar skill level for illness or other absences, arranging compensation between themselves.
Coach absences
If the coach is unable to attend the coaching session due to illness or another reason, Tapiola Tennis will try to arrange a substitute coach. If not possible, the training groups can practice independently and courts will be available regardless of the coach’s absence. Tapiola Tennis will compensate for coach absences by refunding the session fee proportionally.
Coaching fees
Prices valid for the group training (4 people in a group) for the indoor season 2024-2025.
Timing | Time | Price |
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weekdays | from 7 AM to 3 PM | 25 euros/hour |
weekdays | from 3 PM to 10 PM | 32 euros/hour |
weekends | all day | 32 euros/hour |
Tapiola Tennis invoices coaching fees separately for the autumn and spring terms, each in two payments. At the player’s specific request, the invoice can be arranged to be paid in multiple installments. Any refunds will be processed about a month after the coaching season ends.
Players commit to paying the coaching fees in full as invoiced, regardless of attendance. Exceptions mentioned in section 3 must be requested proactively and in advance.
Membership in Tapiola Tennis Association
Training is available only to members of Tapiola Tennis ry who have paid the membership fee.
A person wishing to participate in training but is not yet a club member must submit a membership application before starting training.
Information
Information related to coaching is provided on the club’s website or in newsletters sent to members.