Who We Are
The International Blind Tennis Association (IBTA) is the organisation that regulates the sport of Blind and Visually Impaired Tennis internationally. We are a consortium of national tennis federations, blind sports associations and not-for-profit organizations from more than 25 countries.
Our Vision
To lead a global movement to ensure that the sport of tennis is accessible to all and to become a premier provider of blind and visually impaired tennis opportunities worldwide.
Our Mission
Develop and grow adaptive tennis to engage people who are blind or vision impaired to pursue healthy lifestyles and enable them to be part of active communities worldwide.
Our Values
- Outcome Driven: We measure our contributions to our sport in terms of positive outcomes for the players.
- Fair Play: We promote fairness, trustworthiness, tolerance, and respect – both on and off the court.
- Health and Well-Being: We offer opportunities to people who are blind or vision impaired to improve their physical and mental health.
- Inclusion: We embrace diversity in all forms and remove barriers that hinder access to the sport of tennis.
- Player Centred: We empower all players who are blind or vision impaired to participate in the tennis activities of their choice, whether in a friendly or competitive setting.