The Inter-County Championships for veterans was introduced by the LTA, operating through a veterans’ sub-committee, in 1981 with an event for Men 45. A Women’s 40 category followed in 1984 and the Men’s 55 in 1988. Administration of the Championships was passed to Vets Tennis GB in 2002. Further age groups have been added gradually so that there are now six Men’s and six Women’s divisions with matches being played from late March/April through to the finals, between the winners of Divisions A and B, held at David Lloyd Dudley in November. The finals in 2012 will be held from 2nd to 4th November.