Higher Education Programme

Engineering The Championships

From wooden racket and cat gut strings to carbon fibre frames and AI-powered analytics, tennis has always been shaped by technology. At Wimbledon that innovation is involved in every part of operations, both on and off the court. Students will explore how digital systems support the year-round functions and The Championships from booking courts and managing retail to score matches and running a major sporting event. Through hands-on activities, they’ll uncover the hardware, software and human expertise that keep Wimbledon running smoothly 52 weeks of the year and have the chance to propose their own tech-driven improvements.

Session timings: 10:00-14:00, including lesson, Grounds tour, packed lunch break and Museum visit.

Leader requirements: 1 chaperone per group. Leaders/chaperones are required to stay with the group for the entirety of the visit.

Building a global brand

Few sporting events have as much heritage and global recognition as Wimbledon and The Championships. This session introduces students to the AELTC’s unique brand identity, and how we move with the times in order to develop new audience and revenue streams. From brand partnerships, audience interaction and broadcast considerations, groups will get an insight into the fast-paced teams that work to keep Wimbledon at the pinnacle of sport.

Session timings: 10:00-14:00, including lesson, Grounds tour, packed lunch break and Museum visit.

Leader requirements: 1 chaperone per group. Leaders/chaperones are required to stay with the group for the entirety of the visit.

Minimum numbers: 15 pupils.

Maximum numbers: 35 pupils.

Price per group: £185. Payment is due immediately online via credit or debit card.

Business of Wimbledon

Delivering a world-class sporting event is a year-round effort. This session provides a glimpse behind the scenes to those interested in understanding Wimbledon’s operations. Utilising examples from finance and HR to sustainability and estate management, pupils will get a snapshot of the diverse teams of experts that work to deliver both The Championships and our year-round operations.

Session timings: 10:00-14:00, including lesson, Grounds tour, packed lunch break and Museum visit.

Leader requirements: 1 chaperone per group. Leaders/chaperones are required to stay with the group for the entirety of the visit.

Minimum numbers: 15 pupils.

Maximum numbers: 35 pupils.

Price per group: £185. Payment is due immediately online via credit or debit card.