The HSBC Road To Wimbledon Open For Entries 2013

Entries have opened for the 2013 HSBC Road To Wimbledon National 14&Under Challenge, which gives the opportunity for young players to progress through to the world famous grass courts at Wimbledon 12th-17th August 2013.

The extended closing date for schools and clubs to enter is 28th February 2013.

Timings:

• 28^th February 2013 - Closing date for clubs and schools to enter

                                           - Entered clubs receive entry packs and guidelines

• April/May- Stage 1 events in clubs/schools to coincide with start of new ‘summer season’ ages groups
•  Pre 31^st May- Singles draws completed in clubs and schools and TTP draws returned to County Organisers
•  Ideally 8 or more players Clubs/schools range from 8-32 draw but minimum of 5 players in a round robin, or if more than 5 an elimination or compass draw and ideally on set day to create a playing atmosphere.
•  Between 1^st June-24^th June- County Finals
•  12^th- 17^th August- National Finals at The All England Club Wimbledon

 Entry Fee:

• £12 per club/school for boys and £12 for girls event or £20 per club/school for boys and girls.

LTA Ratings:

• All club entries must have a BTM. If a player does not have a rating, join the action by signing up to British Tennis Membership and once joined a player can automatically receive their rating.
• To become a British Tennis Member, you can follow this link

-       www.lta.org.uk/membership or call the British Tennis Services team on 0208 487 7000

-       Membership is FREE to all players on LTA registered places to play venues or £5 to players aged 9-17 who are not members of a registered places to play.

Simple Guidelines for Organising the Singles Events:

• Once entered Organisers’ packs will be forwarded in January/February giving basic details on how best to organise your boys’ and girls’ singles draws
• Format of play may vary according to the standard of competition. Please refer to the guidelines in the Organisers’ Pack or TTP for further information. Link to draw formats can be found on www.lta.org.uk/volunteers/organisers-officials-resources/
• Stage 1 Organiser to notify County Organiser of winning boy/girl within 48hours after the event

For more information and additional entry forms please contact the Yorkshire County Office on york@lta.og.uk or call 01405 768888

We look forward to seeing your Road To Wimbledon 2013 entries!