About Us

Article 1 (Basis and Name)
These regulations prescribe matters concerning the organization and operation of the tennis organization whose membership has been approved pursuant to Articles 5, 33, and 34 of the Dongdaemun-gu Sports Council regulations. The organization shall be named Dongdaemun-gu Tennis Association.

Article 2 (Purpose and Status)
The Association aims to widely promote the sport of tennis among district residents to enhance their physical fitness, encourage wholesome leisure activities and a positive community spirit, support and nurture athletes and their organizations, develop outstanding players, and contribute to the welfare of residents and social integration.

Article 4 (Operations)
1. Deliberation and determination of basic policies for the sport of tennis
2. Advisory and recommendations regarding tennis competitions
3. Participation in city-level association and national competitions
4. Guidance and support for subsidiary organizations
5. Hosting and organizing competitions
6. Research and improvement of competition techniques
7. Development of athletes, referees, and operational staff
8. Development and improvement of competition facilities and equipment
9. Organization of recreational players and support for sports club development
10. Development and distribution of community sports programs

Article 7 (Composition and Function of General Assembly)
The General Assembly of the Association shall be composed of the heads of subsidiary clubs. The General Assembly shall resolve the following matters:
1. Matters concerning the dissolution of the Association and amendment of regulations
2. Establishment of subsidiary organizations, membership admission, and expulsion
3. Matters concerning the election of officers, increase of directors, and dismissal of officers
4. Matters concerning operational results and financial settlement

Article 8 (Convening of General Assembly)
The regular General Assembly shall be convened within one (1) month after the end of each fiscal year, and delegates shall be notified in writing of the agenda, date, time, and venue at least seven (7) days before the date of the meeting.

Article 10 (Quorum for Deliberation and Resolution)
The General Assembly shall be opened with the attendance of a majority of the registered delegates, and resolutions shall be passed with the approval of a majority of the delegates present.

Article 18 (Officers)
The Association shall have the following officers:
1. One (1) President
2. Up to seven (7) Vice Presidents
3. Between fifteen (15) and twenty-nine (29) Directors (including the President and Vice Presidents)
4. Two (2) Auditors

Article 24 (Duties of Officers)
The President shall represent the Association and oversee all its operations, serving in an honorary, unpaid, and non-standing capacity. Vice Presidents shall assist the President, and when the President's position becomes vacant or the President is unable to perform duties due to an incident, the Vice President shall act on behalf of the President.

Article 25 (Term of Office)
The term of office for Directors, including the President and Vice Presidents, shall be four (4) years, with the possibility of one (1) consecutive re-election.

Article 19 (Election of President)
The President shall be elected by the Presidential Election Committee or the General Assembly. The Presidential Election Committee shall be composed of between 30 and 150 members, including delegates, athletes (or former athletes, excluding coaches), coaches, and recreational players.

Article 19-2 (Registration of Presidential Candidates)
Presidential candidates must submit a written application for candidate registration to the Association and pay a deposit at the time of registration.

Article 19-3 (Determination of Winner)
The presidential election shall be conducted by secret ballot, and the person who receives the most votes among valid ballots shall be determined as the winner. In the case of a tie, the older candidate shall be determined as the winner. When there is only one candidate, the Election Management Committee shall review for any disqualifying factors, and if there are none, the candidate shall be determined as the winner without a vote.

Article 20 (Neutrality of Elections)
The Association may entrust election management to the local Election Management Commission in order to ensure the fairness of elections. When forming its own Election Management Committee, the following requirements must be observed:
- The committee shall be composed of between 7 and 11 members
- Election Management Committee members shall be appointed by the President with the consent of the Board of Directors
- External members (from academia, media, legal profession, etc.) shall constitute at least two-thirds of the total members
- The chairperson shall be elected from among the members, and a member who has a relationship with the Association may not serve as chairperson

Article 19-4 (Refund of Deposit)
- Elected, deceased, or received 15% or more of total valid votes: Full refund of deposit
- Received 10% or more but less than 15% of total valid votes: 50% refund of deposit
- Candidate withdraws mid-election: Deposit is forfeited to the Association