When confirming a place in the tennis coaching organized by Tapiola Tennis, the player accepts and agrees to follow the following principles:

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. Players can also participate on alternate weeks, in which case both players will be billed at 50%. Other types of arrangements must be agreed with 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 48 hours in advance, a credit is given for available substitute sessions at the same or one lower skill level. If stored within 48 hours, a credit is given if another player takes the session. Substitute sessions can be canceled up to 24 hours before the session starts. 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 must 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

Tapiola Tennis invoices coaching fees separately for the autumn and spring terms, each in a single payment. 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

Coaching is only available to members who have paid the membership fee of Tapiola Tennis ry. A player who wants to participate in the coaching, but is not yet a member of the club, must submit the membership application before starting training.

Information

Information related to coaching is provided on the club’s website or in newsletters sent to members.