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The
LTA & Wimbledon |
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Staging the greatest tournament in the world involves a lot of planning.
The Championships are run by a Committee consisting of the 12-member
All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) Committee and 7 nominees from
the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).
Preparation for The Championships begins directly after the preceding
meeting. Improvements are considered by the Committee and the decisions
taken are implemented by seven full-time executives and their staff.
Repairs to the courts and reseeding of the grass takes place during
the Summer and early Autumn.
Below are some examples of how the LTA and the AELTC cooperate
for the benefit of British Tennis:
Play
Tennis Zone
The LTA has been involved in setting up and running an interactive
area for younger tennis fans, known as a Play Tennis Zone. Over
5000 kids have taken advantage of the facility, with a host of celebrities
each year. It is located behind Court 13, so please drop in if you're
visiting Wimbledon.
Performance Journey
Launched by the All England
Club in April 2001, we have arguably the biggest draw in British
tennis to act as a spur to Britain's young tennis players, to encourage
children and young people to participate in the sport, and to promote
tennis in general. Please visit:
www.LTA.org.uk
Wimbledon
Surplus
Every penny of the funds generated by The Championships is
ploughed back into developing tennis, in order to achieve our goal of more and better players.
See how we are working towards our vision for the sport at: www.LTA.org.uk/AboutUs
Visit
the LTA at Wimbledon
During The Championships, the LTA Information Centre is open, providing
ticket holders with access to information on all aspects of tennis
in Britain. You can find out about our Membership Scheme, forthcoming
events and where you can play.
If you are visiting The Championships, please do come and visit
the LTA. Our Information Centre is located on the lower level of the No. 1 Court
complex, next to the Wimbledon Shop and close to Gate
3.
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