Objective 3.1: Harmonious neighbourly relations through cooperation

Promoting cross-border cooperation between people through tennis

The Tennis-Coop project enhances cross-border collaboration through tennis, offering joint tournaments, youth training, and tennis events in Senta and Hódmezővásárhely. Upgrades to both clubs’ facilities will support a thriving tennis community and deepen connections between Serbian and Hungarian participants.

Basic Data:

Acronym: Tennis-Coop

Project Title: Promoting cross-border cooperation between people through tennis

Project ID: HUSRB/23R/31/055

Total Project budget: EUR 494 122.71

EU contribution (IPA): EUR 420 004.29

Start Date: 01 July 2024

End Date: 28 February 2026

Lead Partner: Teniski Klub "Senta 1903" (RS)

Other Partners: 

P1: Hódmezővásárhelyi Tenisz Club (HU)

Contact:

Email: tksenta1903@gmail.com

 
Project Description:

The Tennis-Coop project fosters cross-border collaboration through tennis, leveraging the established partnership between Senta and Hódmezővásárhely. Both clubs have a strong tradition in tennis training, aiming to expand tennis education and engage youth in the sport. Activities include joint tournaments, tennis camps, and open community events, along with infrastructure upgrades. Tennis education will feature 12-month courses, weekly trainings, and regular tournaments for all ages. Facilities in both cities will be improved, supporting long-term collaboration, communication, and a passion for tennis across the border.

(Expected) Results:

Sports Activities and Events

  • Tennis Education: 12-month courses with weekly sessions for youth and adults in both cities
  • Tournaments:
    - 8 youth tournaments (4 in Serbia, 4 in Hungary)
    - 4 adult tournaments (2 in Serbia, 2 in Hungary)
  • Tennis Camps: 4 cross-border camps for youth (2 in Serbia, 2 in Hungary)
  • Community Events: "Open Tennis Day" in both cities with cultural, handicraft, and sports activities

Infrastructure Improvements

  • Senta Tennis Courts: New court surface, fencing, and drainage system upgrades
  • Hódmezővásárhely Tennis Courts: New lighting for 3 outdoor courts and updated lighting for 2 indoor courts

Community Impact

  • Strengthened cross-border relationships and promotion of tennis, especially among youth