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The <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong><br />
TENNIS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION <strong>UK</strong><br />
<strong>2009</strong><br />
£3.50<br />
● Equipment Suppliers<br />
balls • rackets • apparel • accessories<br />
● Club Services<br />
courts • floodlights • indoor facilities • services<br />
● Indoor <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
manufacturers • contractors • designers<br />
consultants<br />
● Coaching Aids<br />
ball machines • stringing<br />
mini tennis • websites<br />
● Fanware<br />
books • DVDs • gifts • magazines<br />
All Things <strong>Tennis</strong> for Players, Coaches,<br />
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The <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong> <strong>2009</strong><br />
How to use this book<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong> <strong>2009</strong> provides a quick reference guide to the diverse range of products<br />
and services available from the member companies of the <strong>Tennis</strong> Industry Association <strong>UK</strong>.<br />
The pages of The <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong> <strong>2009</strong> are colour coded for ease of use:<br />
• BLUE pages give general information about the sport of tennis in the <strong>UK</strong><br />
• GREEN pages group together companies providing similar products or services<br />
• RED pages contain product listings for players, fans, clubs and corporate clients<br />
• ORANGE pages contain A to Z listings of <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> member companies, with descriptions of<br />
the products and services they provide along with contact details<br />
• YELLOW pages contain contact details of accredited tennis racket stringers<br />
So whatever your start point, you can quickly find the information you need<br />
Editor: Henry Wancke<br />
Assistant Editor: Richard Jones<br />
Cover Photography: David Musgrove<br />
Contributors: Gilly English, Richard Jones<br />
Barbara Wancke, Henry Wancke<br />
Produced by Abbott Media Services<br />
on behalf of The <strong>Tennis</strong> Industry Association <strong>UK</strong><br />
Design and Print: Delta Print, Watford<br />
<strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
48 Braeside<br />
Beckenham<br />
Kent<br />
BR3 1SU<br />
Tel 020 8249 3366<br />
Fax 020 8249 5669<br />
Email info@tiauk.org<br />
<strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> Partner Members<br />
David Lloyd Leisure<br />
Prince Sports Europe<br />
Wilson Sporting Goods<br />
Head <strong>UK</strong><br />
JB Corrie & Co Ltd<br />
Summit Structures Ltd<br />
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<strong>Tennis</strong> Industry Association <strong>UK</strong><br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Industry Association <strong>UK</strong><br />
Officers & Board<br />
President: Ian Peacock OBE<br />
Honorary Vice President: Peter Occleshaw<br />
Chairman: Henry Wancke<br />
Vice Chairman: Stephen Matthews<br />
Executive Administrator: Barbara Wancke<br />
Treasurer: Peter Risdon<br />
Marketing Director: Richard Jones<br />
Board Members<br />
Archie Barclay<br />
Mike Ballardie<br />
Ian Beswick<br />
Jan Booth<br />
Robert Fuller<br />
Bruce Hanham<br />
Maurice Hickman<br />
Jeremy Holt<br />
Stuart Preece<br />
Dave Shaw<br />
Past Presidents<br />
The position was first established in 2002.<br />
David Lloyd (2002-2007)<br />
Past Chairmen<br />
Peter Occleshaw (1998)<br />
Robert Porter-Smith (1999-2001)<br />
Partner Members<br />
David Lloyd Leisure Ltd<br />
Prince Sports Europe Ltd<br />
Wilson Sporting Goods Ltd<br />
Head <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
JB Corrie & Co Ltd<br />
Summit Structures Ltd<br />
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Chairman Henry Wancke welcomes<br />
Ian Peacock on his election to the<br />
Presidency of the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> in 2008.<br />
Picture <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong>.
Foreword<br />
It gives me great pleasure to introduce the first edition of the<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Industry Association’s <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong> and I hope that<br />
all those of you in the world of British <strong>Tennis</strong> will find the<br />
book interesting and useful.<br />
Despite the electronic age of communication in which we<br />
now live, we believe that there is value in an accessible<br />
reference book which contains all the information about the<br />
products and services provided by companies in the tennis<br />
industry, together with all their contact details. The entries<br />
are divided into sections to make it easier to identify the products or services about which you<br />
require information.<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong> is published by the <strong>Tennis</strong> Industry Association as a service to the tennis<br />
industry and tennis public. The <strong>TIA</strong> has expanded significantly in the last 2 years with 57<br />
member companies now representing virtually all the major companies within the industry. Our<br />
aim is to provide all our member companies with a range of benefits and to work closely with the<br />
governing body to help them expand the number of tennis players in the <strong>UK</strong>.<br />
It used to be said that for tennis to grow in the <strong>UK</strong> there must be good role models and players<br />
who can compete at international level. Well, we have had Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski, both<br />
of whom were top 4 in the world and outstanding role models, we now have Andy Murray who<br />
has achieved the remarkable ranking of number 3 in the world at the age of 22. It has become<br />
clear however that having a top player does not alone spark a dynamic expansion in the number<br />
of tennis players. What is needed is comprehensive and sustained development activity at the<br />
grass roots of the game. We believe that the LTA is now addressing this issue and we want to<br />
work with them and support them in any way we can. In that way we hope that we and the LTA<br />
can achieve our joint objective of growing the game in the <strong>UK</strong>.<br />
This is the first edition of the <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong> and it is our intention that it will be updated regularly,<br />
so if you have any ideas with which we can improve the product, please let the Editor know and<br />
we can consider them before the next publication.<br />
I hope you will find this book valuable and wish you success in your involvement in tennis in<br />
<strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Ian Peacock OBE<br />
President<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Industry Association <strong>UK</strong><br />
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Message from the LTA<br />
Winning and growing the sport in Great Britain are<br />
our key priorities for <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Growing the sport is a long-term project and the tennis<br />
industry has a key role to play. For this reason I am<br />
delighted that the <strong>Tennis</strong> Industry Association <strong>UK</strong> has<br />
decided to produce its first directory of products and<br />
services, the <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong> <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Whether tennis is your hobby or your profession, this book<br />
will help you to navigate your way around the diverse range<br />
of products and services that are available and find those<br />
that are right for you. You will also benefit from the<br />
cumulative experience and knowledge of some of the most<br />
respected and long-established tennis businesses in the<br />
<strong>UK</strong>. By joining the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong>, these companies have made a<br />
commitment to best practice and good customer service.<br />
I wish you every success with your tennis and hope you find this directory useful.<br />
Roger Draper<br />
Chief Executive<br />
The Lawn <strong>Tennis</strong> Association<br />
Henry Wancke listens as<br />
Roger Draper welcomes <strong>TIA</strong><br />
Members to the historic<br />
‘Meet & Greet’ evening at the<br />
NTC, Roehamton, in the<br />
Autumn of 2007.<br />
Picture: <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong><br />
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The Sport of <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
Wimbledon in action. Picture AELTC.<br />
o millions of people tennis is simply Wimbledon — that<br />
TFortnight which dominates each year over the last week of<br />
June and the first week of July. To millions it brings hours of<br />
entertainment especially via their TV screens. Some are lucky<br />
enough to have tickets to go and enjoy the unique atmosphere<br />
but there are others who simply can’t understand what all the<br />
fuss is about.<br />
Wimbledon, or The Championships to use the event’s official<br />
title, holds a unique place in the sport. It is the best tournament<br />
in the world of tennis, in a sport which has wide appeal and is<br />
played by thousands professionally and, more importantly, by<br />
millions as a hobby. And amongst those millions, the game is<br />
enjoyed by youngsters and oldsters alike for tennis is one of<br />
the few sports which can be played virtually from ‘birth to the<br />
grave’, by both ‘able and disabled’, or put another way, by<br />
anyone who can hold a racket!<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> has history and it is worth noting, albeit briefly, how it<br />
has evolved. The modern game originated in the United<br />
Kingdom in the late 19th century but its roots go back even<br />
further as it is a derivative of the more ancient game of Real<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>, or Court <strong>Tennis</strong>, as enjoyed by Henry VIII.<br />
Originally Lawn <strong>Tennis</strong> was very much a social game and as<br />
such, spread around the globe. Surprisingly perhaps, after a<br />
few minor changes, the game remains virtually the same as the<br />
one originally conceived and marketed by Major Walter Clopton<br />
Wingfield in the 19th century.<br />
Nowadays the sport itself has become a complex business and<br />
is reflected by the number of professional tournaments which<br />
are held around the world under the aegis of the ATP and WTA<br />
tours, plus those run by the ITF and the various national<br />
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governing bodies. In addition individual clubs are perceived to<br />
be virtual community centres while promoting the sport and<br />
servicing the needs of players within their own catchment areas.<br />
The rules of the game are administered by the International<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Federation (ITF) who govern all aspects of the sport<br />
including the size of the courts and the equipment used. They<br />
also oversee the international team events like the Davis Cup<br />
and the Fed Cup, as well as tennis at the Olympics.<br />
The rules of the game were finally formalised in 1924 and,<br />
having undergone some minor changes over the subsequent<br />
decades to take in changing views on foot faults, the size of<br />
rackets and the tie-break, remain consistent with its original<br />
heritage. These rules can be downloaded from the ITF website<br />
(www.itftennis.com) as a 44 page PDF file. Alternatively they<br />
can be purchased in booklet form from The ITF, Bank Lane,<br />
Roehampton, London SW15 5XZ.<br />
It should also be noted that the ITF publish a wide selection of<br />
rule books for specific competitions, all designed to provide<br />
guidance for officials, tournament organisers, players, coaches<br />
and team captains.<br />
The impressive building which houses the ITF in Roehampton.<br />
Picture: <strong>Tennis</strong> Today
Of course a lot of this can also be obtained from The Lawn<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Association (LTA), the national governing body of tennis<br />
in Great Britain. Their website which is comprehensive, can be<br />
found on www.lta.org.uk.<br />
The tennis court, the playing area.<br />
For the benefit of the uninitiated, the basic ingredients of our<br />
sport are as follows:<br />
The first is a court which requires a playing dimension of 78<br />
feet x 36 feet and these days the surface can vary from the<br />
traditional grass, to clay, hard and artificial (grass or carpet).<br />
When Major Wingfield came up with his game in 1873, it was<br />
intended to be played on grass, in the back gardens of the<br />
Victorian upper classes. His original court was shaped in an<br />
hourglass design but with similar markings as basically used<br />
today. It was modified in 1875 when the first rules of the sport<br />
were published by the MCC. Two years later the All England<br />
Club staged the first men’s singles championships at<br />
Wimbledon.<br />
For the next 100 years, the majority of tournaments were played<br />
on grass including three of the four Grand Slams – Wimbledon,<br />
Australia and the US.<br />
Clay, originally in the form of crushed brick, was the natural<br />
surface’s biggest rival with the French, the fourth of the majors,<br />
its greatest advocate.<br />
The US Open was the first of the big<br />
ones to switch from grass when they<br />
adopted an all-weather synthetic clay<br />
surface in 1975 but then, three years<br />
later, switched to a hardcourt when the<br />
event was moved from Forest Hills to<br />
Flushing Meadows.<br />
The home of the US<br />
Open, Flushing<br />
Meadows.<br />
Pic. Barbara Wancke<br />
Australia also decided to opt for a<br />
hardcourt in 1988 when they moved<br />
their championships from Kooyong to<br />
Melbourne, having first flirted with the<br />
idea of adopting an artificial grass<br />
surface which would have meant all the four Grand Slams<br />
would have been on very different surfaces. At the time many<br />
felt it was an opportunity missed!<br />
Then there is the ball and racket. In general the ball employed<br />
must have a uniform surface, be stitch-less and not weigh less<br />
than two ounces and not more than two and one sixteenth<br />
ounce, while bouncing no more than 53 inches (and not less<br />
than 58 inches) when dropped, onto a concrete base, from a<br />
height of 100 inches. All this is monitored by the ITF who<br />
accredit the balls supplied by manufacturers thereby ensuring<br />
they conform to the rules. It would certainly be difficult for<br />
individuals to check that!<br />
Initially balls were always white but for the ease of TV viewers,<br />
a change to yellow started in the mid-1970s with Wimbledon<br />
itself adopting the change of colour in 1986.<br />
The size of rackets is now also regulated following the<br />
introduction of the loosely strung ‘spaghetti racket’, Jimmy<br />
Connor’s ‘steel’ racket, Prince’s ‘Jumbo’ model, and the<br />
progressive change from wood to graphite and composite<br />
materials. The ITF eventually produced a universally agreed<br />
racket specification limiting the length to 29 inches and a frame<br />
width of 12.5 inches. These rules were first mooted in 1976 but<br />
it wasn’t until 1996 that they really became effective following<br />
very lengthy consultations with the manufacturers, agents and<br />
lawyers.<br />
Though the rules were formalised in the 20s, the scoring has<br />
remained much the same for the past century except for the<br />
introduction of tie-breaks in 1971 and, in 2006, the sudden<br />
death deuce point which is now prevalent in doubles play.<br />
The biggest shake-up of the sport came in 1968 when it went<br />
Open and finally consigned ‘shamateurism’ to the history<br />
books. The inception of professionalism that year has proved to<br />
be the major watershed of the sport for up to that time, the<br />
game had continued to be a ‘hobby’. The introduction of prize<br />
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The Sport of <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
money and the sport’s subsequent commercialisation has<br />
helped to develop the game to what it is today, much to the<br />
chagrin of the traditionalists.<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> these days is, indeed, big business. Globally, it has<br />
certainly reached the multi-billion dollar mark. What one can’t<br />
state at present is how many people are involved in the sport,<br />
but it must be over a million in a wide variety of companies,<br />
both large and small,<br />
and they all in turn are<br />
providing products<br />
and services, directly<br />
and indirectly, to the<br />
sport.<br />
Before Open tennis<br />
there were no trade<br />
associations in the<br />
sport but now there is<br />
a plethora of them<br />
starting with the two<br />
player associations,<br />
the Association of<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Professionals<br />
(ATP) and the<br />
Women’s <strong>Tennis</strong> Association (WTA). Similarly, associations for<br />
umpires, journalists, contractors, and the tennis trade itself, the<br />
<strong>TIA</strong> in the States followed by the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> ten years ago, have<br />
sprung up to promote and protect the interests of their<br />
members.<br />
However, prize money is the usual measure by which outsiders<br />
gauge the sport and given the fact that Roger Federer has<br />
pocketed some $38 million over nine years, plus endorsements<br />
to a similar value, one can understand why people believe that<br />
tennis is affluent. Similarly, the Wimbledon surplus which<br />
annually bolsters the coffers of our national governing body, the<br />
LTA, for the benefit of British tennis, currently averaging some<br />
£25 million (but has topped the £30 million), is another.<br />
As I said at the start of my preamble, Wimbledon basically<br />
personifies tennis. It has been at the forefront of the game for<br />
over a century and in some ways ironically, despite being<br />
steeped in tradition, it is a very commercial operation. Its<br />
appeal within its Club environment is why it has successfully<br />
maintained its reputation of being the best in the world. And I<br />
can’t see it ever losing that status.<br />
Below:<br />
The LTA’s National <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre in Roehampton.<br />
Picture: <strong>Tennis</strong> Today<br />
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Frequently Asked Questions<br />
hilst representation of the tennis industry is the <strong>TIA</strong>’s<br />
Wprime function, its officers are frequently asked<br />
questions appertaining to the sport itself. There is certainly<br />
interest in becoming more involved in the game and it seems<br />
strange that individuals find it hard to obtain the relevant<br />
information. Or are they just looking for the easy option.<br />
The first stop is to check out the LTA’s website (lta.org.uk)<br />
which is a mine of information. It isn’t easy to navigate,<br />
especially for the older generation who find the modern<br />
technological world hard to deal with. But that aside, the<br />
information is there and it is a matter of perseverance and<br />
patience.<br />
How can I join a tennis club?<br />
How to join a tennis club is one of those much asked<br />
questions. The first thing is to find a club close by to you and<br />
the list of LTA affiliated clubs is one of the major items within<br />
the website. Having chosen your club, contact the secretary<br />
and establish the criteria for joining. These days the ‘playing<br />
in’ aspect to confirm your standard of play isn’t as prevalent<br />
as it used to be, though a minority of clubs do attempt to<br />
maintain a higher than usual standard.<br />
The story that Bjorn Borg, whilst practising at a club as<br />
Wimbledon champion, when asked how easy would it be for<br />
him to join, was allegedly immediately told he would have to<br />
undergo a playing in test, underlines how farcical the system<br />
was! Fortunately those days are virtually over.<br />
Everyone aspires to be a Wimbledon Umpire but you have to<br />
work your way to the top. Picture David Musgrove.<br />
How can I become a <strong>Tennis</strong> Umpire?<br />
More frequently we get asked how difficult is it to become an<br />
official.<br />
There are two types, Referee and Umpire. If you are looking to<br />
become a Referee you must, in the first instance, attend a<br />
one-day introductory seminar. These are set up around the<br />
country between September and May, and are free to attend.<br />
The qualities which you must bring to the table are a sound<br />
Coaches brief a group of children. Picture <strong>TIA</strong><br />
knowledge of the rules, a good image and a confident<br />
approach.<br />
At the end of the seminar, you would be invited to join the<br />
Association of British <strong>Tennis</strong> Officials (ABTO) and become a<br />
trainee referee, which will enable you to work at club or<br />
county-level tournaments with an Accredited Referee. At this<br />
stage you would need to gain 4 day’s experience assisting an<br />
Accredited Referee at a tournament.<br />
You would also have to obtain a Criminal Records Bureau<br />
(CRB) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate through the LTA.<br />
Finally you would be required to pass an LTA Accreditation<br />
Course, again a one day free course which contains a multiple<br />
choice Rules Exam.<br />
On passing the Accreditation Course, and joining ABTO as a<br />
full member (which costs £20) you would be qualified to<br />
referee LTA Sanctioned Tournaments. Remember, only referees<br />
certified by the International <strong>Tennis</strong> Federation (ITF) can<br />
referee professional tournaments.<br />
Finally, further progress as a referee is dependent upon your<br />
work rate, good assessments and passing various courses.<br />
The procedure for Line Umpires is slightly different. ABTO run<br />
a Line Umpire program annually which starts at the end of<br />
each year so interested parties must first attend a National<br />
Recruitment Day and then pass a Basic Line Umpire Course.<br />
The day provides an introduction to line umpiring with a<br />
small amount of classroom based work providing teaching on<br />
the basic techniques of a line umpire followed by some<br />
practical work on court.This is a pass/fail course based on the<br />
day’s performance and the successful participants will then be<br />
invited to a Basic Line Umpire Course for further training<br />
where again participants pass/fail on the day’s performance.<br />
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Wimbledon spectators making the most of their tickets. Picture David Musgrove.<br />
Successful participants are then invited to join the ABTO as<br />
trainee members (free at this stage) but will also be required<br />
to gain a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Enhanced<br />
Disclosure Certificate. The participants are then qualified to<br />
Line Umpire at tournaments.<br />
Having gained experience as a Line Umpire, progress to Chair<br />
Umpire requires a further Chair Umpire Accreditation Course<br />
of which 2 to 4 are run each year. This course lasts 2 days,<br />
and covers the introduction and training with a combination<br />
of classroom and on-court work with an exam at the end.<br />
Again, successful candidates are invited to join ABTO as full<br />
members and, as with line umpires, can be selected for<br />
tournaments to Chair at local club finals days and junior<br />
tournaments to gain the requisite experience. Further courses<br />
would follow before selection to more high profile events.<br />
For further information on officiating, you should contact<br />
officiating.feedback@LTA.org.uk or call 020 8487 7047.<br />
How can I get tickets for Wimbledon?<br />
How to obtain Wimbledon Tickets is another recurring<br />
question. The answer is brief and that is via Wimbledon’s<br />
Public Ballot which covers advance sales of the main<br />
showcourts, namely Centre, No1 and now No2 courts.<br />
To enter the Public Ballot your application must be in by the<br />
end of each year for the following year’s Championships.<br />
The date should however, always be checked and the best<br />
place to do that is on Wimbledon’s own website at<br />
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www.wimbledon.org/tickets.<br />
Tickets are also sold through the LTA to affiliated clubs,<br />
schools, the British <strong>Tennis</strong> Membership Scheme, and foreign<br />
tennis associations.<br />
Tickets are also available on the day but you are warned, any<br />
tickets not purchased from an authorised source, ie on the<br />
Black Market, will not gain you entry into the grounds.<br />
How can I find a <strong>Tennis</strong> Coach?<br />
Finally, the problem of finding a Coach. Like finding a club,<br />
the best way is to get in touch with the British <strong>Tennis</strong> Coaches<br />
Association which trades under the name of tenniscoach<strong>UK</strong>.<br />
Again, the first stop is to click onto their web site<br />
(www.tenniscoachuk.com) where, under the ‘find a coach<br />
service’ heading on the left hand side menu, you can search<br />
for a fully qualified coach working in your area. Just follow<br />
the simple instructions which come up when you go into the<br />
site.<br />
Hopefully these answers to frequently asked questions will<br />
prove helpful but the best source of information is the LTA<br />
website and obviously Wimbledon for matters concerning<br />
The Championships. In fact every organisation which services<br />
tennis either as a supplier or a service, has its own specific<br />
website so in the first instance our recommendation is to<br />
approach them and if that doesn’t answer your question, then<br />
a phone call should follow.
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shape or size, and exterior or interior. It also allowed us to add additional facilities.<br />
David Williams, Sussex Downs College, Sports & Recreation Manager<br />
Sussex Downs College<br />
39.9m x 48.7m<br />
Berlin Voorhees <strong>Tennis</strong> Center<br />
36.5m x 54.8m<br />
West Worthing Squash and <strong>Tennis</strong> Club<br />
36.2m x 49.0m<br />
Custom designed engineered structure • Leading steel-framed, fabric technology • Fast construction<br />
Spans up to 300' widths, by any length • Reduced operating expenses • Perfect practice and training environment<br />
For More Information:<br />
<strong>UK</strong>: 0800 3891490<br />
Outside NA & <strong>UK</strong>: +44 (0)1283 554120<br />
North America: 1.800.615.4777<br />
Web: www.summitstructures.com<br />
SUMMIT STRUCTURES IS A TRADEMARK OF COVER-ALL BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.<br />
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Fan-Friendly Shop<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop is one of the more exciting<br />
and visual benefits available to members of<br />
the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong>. The <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop is the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong>’s<br />
retail outlet at events and tournaments, usually<br />
accompanied by an Information Point, which<br />
together enable members of the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> to sell to<br />
the public and disseminate marketing information<br />
to the tennis community. By teaming-up under<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop banner, <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> members gain<br />
access to venues that would otherwise be out of<br />
their reach, both geographically and financially.<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop ‘opens’ whenever possible and<br />
by arrangement, at all major tennis tournaments<br />
in the <strong>UK</strong> including home Davis Cup ties. The<br />
origins of The <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop lie in the highly<br />
successful consumer shows organised by the <strong>TIA</strong><br />
alongside Davis Cup ties at the National Indoor<br />
Arena, Birmingham from 1999 to 2002.<br />
It is intended that The <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop will eventually<br />
become a roadshow, taking the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> message<br />
to indoor clubs and tennis centres around the<br />
country.<br />
Thanks to the initiatives of the <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery<br />
Wimbledon and The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd,<br />
this new shopping experience finally came to<br />
fruition in 2008 when it opened its doors at the<br />
TFS-ICAP Liverpool International <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
Tournament at Calderstones Park and The<br />
International Women’s Open at Eastbourne. The<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Shop also traded at the All England Club<br />
Wimbledon during the Davis Cup tie between<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop’s first outing in Liverpool 2008. Picture <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong><br />
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Trading starts at the September 2008 Wimbledon Davis Cup<br />
tie. Picture <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong><br />
Great Britain and Austria in September 2008.<br />
This enabled companies to trade on site at<br />
Wimbledon, an opportunity sadly denied them<br />
during The Championships each year.<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop is scheduled to open its doors at<br />
the inaugural AEGON International at Devonshire<br />
Park, Eastbourne in June <strong>2009</strong>, and it is hoped<br />
that it will be at Liverpool’s Echo Arena for the<br />
Great Britain versus Poland Davis Cup tie in<br />
September <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop always generates great interest<br />
amongst fans at events and tournaments, who<br />
are usually starved of opportunities to purchase<br />
fanware such as tennis books, DVDs, posters,<br />
photographs, gifts and souvenirs. This new<br />
shopping experience is made possible by the <strong>TIA</strong><br />
<strong>UK</strong> member companies who supply a variety of<br />
tennis goods not usually found in the high street.<br />
The <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> has always believed that the tennis<br />
public wants to see the full range of tennis goods<br />
available on the market and this should be in a<br />
suitable environment, namely the environs of a<br />
tennis tournament. In addition, our Information<br />
Point provides an ideal opportunity for companies<br />
providing specialist tennis services to dispense<br />
information about their areas of expertise.<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop is very fan-friendly and our<br />
ultimate aim is to make it the first stop for all<br />
visitors attending major tennis events in this<br />
country.
<strong>Tennis</strong> Industry Business Groups<br />
Brands & Equipment Suppliers<br />
Representing the major brands in the world of tennis,<br />
this group of companies includes distributors and<br />
manufacturers of tennis rackets, balls, related<br />
accessories such as strings and grips, clothing and<br />
shoes.<br />
If you need a stringer, please go to the Directory of<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Racquet Specialists on page 36.<br />
Amer Sports <strong>UK</strong> Ltd - Wilson<br />
Apollo Leisure<br />
Babolat <strong>UK</strong><br />
Dunlop<br />
Head <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
J Price (Bath) Ltd<br />
K S <strong>UK</strong> Limited - K-Swiss<br />
Milliken Woollen Speciality<br />
Products<br />
Prince Sports Europe Ltd<br />
Slazenger<br />
Solo Sports <strong>UK</strong> Ltd - Prince<br />
Independent Traders<br />
The <strong>UK</strong> has a long-established tradition of specialist<br />
tennis traders who bring colour and variety to tournaments<br />
and provide a year-round service to tennis enthusiasts.<br />
These traders have a wealth of knowledge and<br />
experience and offer a wide range of tennis-related<br />
products including art, bespoke tenniswear, books,<br />
calendars, collectables, diaries, DVDs, glassware,<br />
greeting cards, jewellery, photographs, postcards,<br />
posters, souvenirs, tournament prizes and trophies.<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> products are hard to find in the high street, but<br />
the independent tennis industry offers choice, quality,<br />
value and good old-fashioned customer service.<br />
Daniell Smith Ltd<br />
The Smash - James Harbridge<br />
Event Merchandising Ltd Teddy <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
Love All<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong>shop<br />
Pure Alpine Holidays The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd<br />
Scorpion Sports Gifts The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Emporium Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Sports Shops<br />
Traditionally the sports shop in the High Street has<br />
been the first port of call for most tennis enthusiasts<br />
seeking their tennis kit.<br />
The advent of big retail sports chains has offered<br />
competitive prices for tennis equipment and in recent<br />
years online shopping has become the market place of<br />
growth.<br />
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The <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong>’s <strong>Tennis</strong> Racquet Specialist Scheme is a<br />
kite mark earned through participation by sports<br />
retailers in an education and certification programme<br />
that offers expert advice and services to the public.<br />
A directory of individual qualified stringers appears on<br />
page 36 while this group of companies includes retail<br />
outlets for the buying public.<br />
Court Equipment & Services<br />
This group encompasses designers, manufacturers and<br />
supplier contractors of tennis courts, facilities, fencing,<br />
canvas and signage and so on.<br />
Many of the companies are also members of the Sports<br />
and Play Construction Association (SAPCA) and<br />
comply to their strict codes of practice (see page 30).<br />
AMB Sports Ltd<br />
Doe Sport Ltd<br />
Edwards Sports Products Ltd<br />
Harrod <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
J B Corrie & Co Ltd<br />
Junior <strong>Tennis</strong> Centres Ltd<br />
M3 Surveying &<br />
Construction Ltd<br />
Midland CSB Ltd<br />
Spade Oak Duracourt Ltd<br />
Sportsequip.co.uk<br />
Summit Structures Ltdv<br />
Sunbaba<br />
Corporate Organisations<br />
These are professional organisations that provide<br />
specialist services to the game.<br />
European Racquets Stringers Association<br />
Sport and Play Construction Association<br />
tenniscoach<strong>UK</strong> (British <strong>Tennis</strong> Coaches Association)<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Industry Association <strong>UK</strong><br />
The Lawn <strong>Tennis</strong> Association<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> & Fitness Clubs<br />
The advent of the commercial tennis club is a direct<br />
result of former <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> President, David Lloyd's vision<br />
over twenty years ago to create a better environment for<br />
players in this country. He broke the mould and laid<br />
the foundation for what has become a multi-billion<br />
pound leisure industry throughout the land.<br />
Now around a million people and some 20,000<br />
workers are active in this area, including more than<br />
750 tennis professionals. Making up this group are<br />
clubs and commercial centre operators, including:<br />
Amida Hampton<br />
Sutton <strong>Tennis</strong> Academy<br />
David Lloyd Leisure Ltd The Harbour Club<br />
Heritage Key<br />
The Queen’s Club<br />
Next Generation Club, Swindon<br />
Northwood Riverside Health<br />
& Racquets Club (Esporta)<br />
Service Providers and Media<br />
There are many companies involved in providing a<br />
wide range of services to tennis including specialist<br />
consultancy advice, coaching services, design, event<br />
and player management, online website services as<br />
well as marketing and public relations services to<br />
name but a few.<br />
Publicity, news and media providers include tennis<br />
magazines, e-zines and websites.<br />
Specialist service providers include:<br />
Abbott Media Services <strong>Tennis</strong> Interlink Ltd<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd <strong>Tennis</strong> Today Ltd<br />
London <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>head.net<br />
SLSP<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>Life <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
Sport Sense Ltd<br />
Trioplus Ltd<br />
Sports Marketing Surveys Ltd Will To Win Ltd<br />
TAB Services<br />
TRS Stringers<br />
The <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong>’s <strong>Tennis</strong> Racquet Specialist Scheme is a<br />
kite mark earned through participation by sports<br />
retailers in an education and certification programme<br />
that offers expert advice and services to the public.<br />
The programme is run for the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> by the European<br />
Racquet Stringers Association and provides a<br />
certification system that is the universally accepted<br />
standard around the world.<br />
A directory of individual qualified stringers appears on<br />
page 36<br />
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User Listings<br />
For Players<br />
Looking for new rackets, balls, clothing or tennis wear?<br />
Want to accessorise yourself, your partner or your club?<br />
Fancy some coaching in the <strong>UK</strong> or abroad, or even enrolling in a new club?<br />
Want to get involved in some competitive events?<br />
The companies and services listed below are available to meet your demands.<br />
Accessories<br />
Amer Sports <strong>UK</strong> Ltd – Wilson<br />
Apollo Leisure<br />
Daniell Smith Ltd<br />
Scorpion Sports Gifts<br />
Balls<br />
Amer Sports <strong>UK</strong> Ltd – Wilson<br />
Dunlop<br />
Head <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
J Price (Bath) Ltd<br />
Prince Sports Europe Ltd<br />
Slazenger<br />
Clothing<br />
Amer Sports <strong>UK</strong> Ltd – Wilson<br />
Daniell Smith Ltd<br />
Dunlop<br />
Event Merchandising Ltd<br />
Love All<br />
Prince Sports Europe Ltd<br />
Clubs<br />
Amida Hampton<br />
David Lloyd Leisure Ltd<br />
Heritage Key<br />
Next Generation Club, Swindon<br />
Northwood Riverside Health & Racquets Club (Esporta)<br />
Sutton <strong>Tennis</strong> Academy<br />
The Harbour Club<br />
The Queen’s Club<br />
Coaching <strong>Book</strong>s and DVDs<br />
Teddy <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
Coaching Services<br />
Amida Hampton<br />
David Lloyd Leisure<br />
The Harbour Club<br />
Next Generation Club Swindon<br />
Riverside Health & Racquet Club Northwood (Esporta)<br />
The Queen’s Club<br />
tenniscoach<strong>UK</strong> (BTCA)<br />
Pure Alpine Holidays<br />
Scorpion Sports Gifts<br />
Sutton <strong>Tennis</strong> Academy<br />
Teddy <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
Will To Win<br />
Competitions<br />
Abbott Media Services<br />
London <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
Family Championships<br />
Equipment Websites<br />
Sportsequip.co.uk<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>head.net<br />
General Advice to Players<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Interlink Ltd<br />
SportSense Ltd<br />
Holidays<br />
Pure Alpine Holidays<br />
Will To Win<br />
Entertainment<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
Mini <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
Amida Hampton<br />
David Lloyd Leisure<br />
J Price (Bath) Ltd<br />
The Harbour Club<br />
Next Generation Club Swindon<br />
Riverside Health & Racquet Club Northwood (Esporta)<br />
The Queen’s Club<br />
Sutton <strong>Tennis</strong> Academy<br />
Teddy <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
Rackets<br />
Amer Sports <strong>UK</strong> Ltd – Wilson<br />
Dunlop<br />
Head <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
Prince Sports Europe Ltd<br />
Slazenger<br />
Research & Participation analysis, player profiles<br />
and lifestyles<br />
IFM Sports Marketing Surveys<br />
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Shoes<br />
Amer Sports <strong>UK</strong> Ltd – Wilson<br />
K S <strong>UK</strong> Limited – K-Swiss<br />
Prince Sports Europe Ltd<br />
Specialist Retailers<br />
Daniell Smith Ltd<br />
The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd<br />
Will To Win<br />
Stringing<br />
Amer Sports <strong>UK</strong> Ltd – Wilson<br />
Apollo Leisure<br />
Training Providers<br />
Pure Alpine Holidays<br />
Websites / Networking<br />
London <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
For Fans<br />
Where do you indulge your passion for Rafa, or your love of fine tennis jewellery?<br />
Where do you buy tennis posters for your children, or bespoke tennis clothing?<br />
Where do you get Wimbledon films, and Mini <strong>Tennis</strong> books?<br />
How do you find the best tennis magazines, and the most up-to-date tennis websites?<br />
Where do you buy a thoughtful and original gift for the avid tennis enthusiast?<br />
There is a surprising amount of choice available to the tennis consumer, and this easy to use<br />
section tells you which companies can meet your particular needs.<br />
Art<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong><br />
The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
<strong>Book</strong>s<br />
Scorpion Sports Gifts<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong><br />
The Smash!<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong>shop<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
Collectables<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong><br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong>shop<br />
The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
DVDs<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong><br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
Will To Win<br />
Digital Magazines<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>head.net<br />
Entertainment<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
Gifts<br />
Daniell Smith Ltd<br />
The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd<br />
Scorpion Sports Gifts<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong><br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
Greetings Cards<br />
Daniell Smith Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong><br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
Holidays<br />
Pure Alpine Holidays<br />
Jewellery<br />
Scorpion Sports Gifts<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd<br />
Magazines and E-Zines<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Today Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>head.net<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
Posters<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
Research & <strong>Tennis</strong> Statistics<br />
IFM Sports Marketing Surveys<br />
Calendars/Diaries<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
Special Events<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
SportSense Ltd<br />
Teddy <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
Websites<br />
Pure Alpine Holidays<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Today Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>head.net<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
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User Listings<br />
For Clubs<br />
Are you upgrading your club facilities?<br />
Do you need to improve your club’s image?<br />
Are you considering new tennis courts?<br />
Do you need help in preparing a budget / business plan for a loan or grant?<br />
Help is at hand from any of the companies listed below.<br />
Ball Machines<br />
Amer Sports Uk Ltd – Wilson<br />
Sportsequip.co.uk<br />
Banners<br />
Sunbaba<br />
Bespoke Clothing<br />
Daniell Smith Ltd<br />
Event Merchandising Ltd<br />
Love All<br />
Bubbles & Structures<br />
Doe Sport Limited<br />
M3 Surveying & Construction Ltd<br />
Midland CSB Ltd<br />
Summit Structures Ltd<br />
Coaching Equipment<br />
Edwards Sports Products Ltd<br />
Consultants<br />
Junior <strong>Tennis</strong> Centres Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Interlink Ltd<br />
TrioPlus Ltd<br />
Teddy <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
Will To Win<br />
Court Accessories<br />
Edwards Sports Products Ltd<br />
Midland CSB Ltd<br />
Sportsequip.co.uk<br />
Court Canvas / Windbreaks<br />
Edwards Sports Products Ltd<br />
Sportsequip.co.uk<br />
Sunbaba<br />
Court Manufacturers<br />
AMB Sports Ltd<br />
Doe Sport Limited<br />
M3 Surveying & Construction Ltd<br />
Midland CSB Ltd<br />
Spade Oak Duracourt Ltd<br />
Equipment Websites<br />
Sportsequip.co.uk<br />
Fencing<br />
AMB Sports Ltd<br />
Harrod <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
J B Corrie & Co Ltd<br />
Midland CSB Ltd<br />
Floodlights<br />
AMB Sports Ltd<br />
Midland CSB Ltd<br />
Ground Equipment<br />
Harrod <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
Indoor Courts<br />
AMB Sports Ltd<br />
Doe Sport Limited<br />
Junior <strong>Tennis</strong> Centres Ltd<br />
M3 Surveying & Construction Ltd<br />
Spade Oak Duracourt Ltd<br />
Summit Structures Ltd<br />
Mini <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
AMB Sports Ltd<br />
Amer Sports <strong>UK</strong> Ltd—Wilson<br />
Apollo Leisure<br />
Dunlop<br />
Head <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
J Price (Bath) Ltd<br />
Midland CSB Ltd<br />
Prince Sports Europe Ltd<br />
Slazenger<br />
Solo Sports <strong>UK</strong> Ltd – Prince<br />
Spade Oak Duracourt Ltd<br />
Teddy <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
Nets & Posts<br />
AMB Sports Ltd<br />
Edwards Sports Products Ltd<br />
Harrod <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
Midland CSB Ltd<br />
Sportsequip.co.uk<br />
Practice Fence/Walls<br />
J B Corrie & Co Ltd<br />
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Prizes<br />
Scorpion Sports Gifts<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong><br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd<br />
Research<br />
IFM Sports Marketing Surveys<br />
Scoreboards<br />
Apollo Leisure<br />
Edwards Sports Products Ltd<br />
Midland CSB Ltd<br />
Sportsequip.co.uk<br />
For Corporate Clients<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> is an ideal sport for companies or organisations to employ in the promotion of their own<br />
specific business. With its worldwide appeal, and its longevity with regards to play, the sport,<br />
and its players both past and present, provide an attractive background for hospitality events and<br />
meetings.<br />
Banners / Screens<br />
Sunbaba<br />
Conference Facilities<br />
Amida Hampton<br />
David Lloyd Leisure Ltd<br />
Heritage Key<br />
Next Generation Club, Swindon<br />
Northwood Riverside Health & Racquets Club (Esporta)<br />
Sutton <strong>Tennis</strong> Academy<br />
The Harbour Club<br />
The Queen’s Club<br />
Sutton <strong>Tennis</strong> Academy<br />
Consultancy Service<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Emporium Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Interlink Ltd<br />
SportSense Ltd<br />
Entertainment<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
Pure Alpine Holidays<br />
SLSP<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong><br />
Will To Win<br />
Event Management<br />
Abbott Media Services<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
Pure Alpine Holidays<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong><br />
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Special Events<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
SLSP<br />
SportSense Ltd<br />
Trophies<br />
The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd<br />
Wall Decoration<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
Website Services<br />
TAB Services<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Interlink Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Today Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>head.net<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Interlink Ltd<br />
SLSP<br />
Will To Win<br />
Exhibitions<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
Pure Alpine Holidays<br />
SLSP<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Emporium Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong><br />
The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
Sunbaba<br />
Historical <strong>Tennis</strong> Exhibitions<br />
The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd<br />
Media Services<br />
Abbott Media Services<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
SLSP<br />
TAB Services<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Interlink Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Today Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>head.net<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong><br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon
User Listings<br />
Other Specialities<br />
Event Merchandising Ltd<br />
Scorpion Sports Gifts<br />
SportSense Ltd<br />
Sunbaba<br />
TAB Services<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Emporium Ltd<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Interlink Ltd<br />
The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd<br />
TrioPlus Ltd<br />
Research<br />
IFM Sports Marketing Surveys<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong><br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
TrioPlus Ltd<br />
Speakers & Q&As<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
Sponsorship Evaluation<br />
IFM Sports Marketing Surveys<br />
Austronet tennis windbreaks have been<br />
ranked Number One by tennis clubs<br />
throughout Europe for over 20 years.<br />
As they provide shade and privacy, act<br />
as a sight screen and reducing light pol-<br />
<br />
windbreaks are also an ideal medium<br />
for sponsorship, club tournaments etc.<br />
and they can help enhance the overall<br />
appearance of a club. ght pollution<br />
TENNIS BOOK 2010<br />
Would you like to<br />
appear in the next<br />
edition of this<br />
Directory?<br />
Contact the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong><br />
now on<br />
020 8249 3366<br />
to avoid<br />
disappointment<br />
Austronet windbreaks are knitted from<br />
a special, high strength HDPE tape for<br />
forced<br />
edges, rust free metal eyelets,<br />
<br />
for easy installation. Austronet windbreaks<br />
are available in a wide range<br />
of colours, shade factor and sizes.<br />
If you would like further information,<br />
samples or prices, just give us a call.rein-<br />
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Directory of <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> Members<br />
The A-Z of the tennis industry in the <strong>UK</strong>.<br />
For details on joining the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong>, the only trade association<br />
solely for tennis businesses, please see page 46.<br />
Abbott Media Services<br />
Cedar Lodge, Howe Road, Watlington,<br />
OX49 5ER<br />
Phone 01491 612042<br />
Contact Henry Wancke<br />
AMS has provided a specialist editorial service which has<br />
included over the past 40 years, the Editorship of <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
World, Serve & Volley, <strong>Tennis</strong> Today and, on behalf of the<br />
45Club, the FortyFiver magazine, in addition to coverage of<br />
events for the Press Association, the Daily Telegraph and<br />
British <strong>Tennis</strong> magazine.<br />
AMS has also been involved in establishing tennis events, the<br />
most successful being the Family Championships in<br />
association with Remington (1984-1992) and the Champion<br />
of Champions event for clubs. The former event has now been<br />
revived.<br />
Advantage Media Network<br />
- <strong>Tennis</strong>head<br />
Barry House, 20-22 Worple Road,<br />
London SW19 4DH<br />
Phone 020 8947 0100<br />
Email bamrrison@tennishead.net<br />
Web tennishead.net<br />
Contact Bridget Marrison<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>head is a multi media brand. It’s a magazine, a website<br />
and a digital magazine. Its informed content and unique<br />
photos make it a must have for any tennis lover who wants<br />
real insight into the Tour, and what’s happening both on and<br />
off court.<br />
Product Range: <strong>Tennis</strong>head is bursting with exclusive<br />
player interviews, expert coaching and fitness advise, the<br />
most comprehensive gear and travel reviews and unique<br />
photos and videos that you won’t find anywhere else. It’s<br />
delivered with humour and insight by a team that travels the<br />
world and follows the tour. It’s the next best thing to playing<br />
the Tour plus you wouldn’t want to buy any gear, particularly a<br />
rackets without reading its authoritative reviews.<br />
Services Provided: Advantage Media Network which owns<br />
and operates tennishead can provide a range of media<br />
services to other tennis businesses:<br />
Website Design, Build and Management (we run Anne<br />
Keothavong’s site)<br />
Complete publishing services- Creative content and creation<br />
for any media platform<br />
Images and bespoke photography service<br />
Design and Print of promotional material<br />
AMB Sports Ltd<br />
Unit 40, Blue Chalet Industrial Estate,<br />
London Road, West Kingsdown, Kent<br />
TN15 6BQ<br />
Phone: 08700 624 370<br />
Fax: 08700 624 371<br />
Email: info@ambsports.com<br />
Web: www.ambsports.com<br />
Contact: Bruce Hanham<br />
AMB Sports is an established company employing highly<br />
motivated and skilled staff with over 40 years combined<br />
experiences in the design and construction of sports facilities.<br />
Its client portfolio contains many prestigious facilities<br />
including the All England Lawn <strong>Tennis</strong> and Croquet Club,<br />
Crystal Palace Athletics Stadium, Loughborough University,<br />
Harrow School and the Wentworth Golf Course Estate.<br />
Product Range: Design and construction of sports facilities<br />
including athletic tracks and support facilities, synthetic<br />
pitches, tennis courts, MUGA, cricket facilities and bowling<br />
greens.<br />
Services Provided: Design, construction, maintenance and<br />
renovation of sports facilities.<br />
Amer Sports <strong>UK</strong> Ltd – Wilson<br />
Theta Building, Lyon Way, Frimley,<br />
Surrey GU16 7ER<br />
Phone 01276 404 800<br />
Fax 01276 40 4801<br />
Email stuart.preece@amersports.com<br />
Website wilson.com<br />
Contact Stuart Preece<br />
At the heart of sports history for almost a century, no other<br />
company has been as influential and intimately involved in<br />
shaping the games of tennis, golf, baseball and American<br />
football as Wilson.<br />
As the originator of breakthrough technologies, Wilson has<br />
produced legendary classics and earned world-wide<br />
legitimacy in each sport it participates in, particularly tennis.<br />
Backed by generations of athletes, Wilson is now owned by<br />
Amer Sports, the world’s leading sports equipment company.<br />
Listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki since 1977,<br />
Amer Sports Corporation had a turnover of 1.7 billion Euros<br />
and a market capitalization of 1.3 billion Euros in 2007 and, at<br />
the end of the year, the company employed 6,465 people<br />
worldwide.<br />
The business is based on strong global brands, trusted by<br />
consumers world-wide, including:<br />
Salomon - the mountain sports company<br />
Wilson - the authentic ball sports brand<br />
Precor - the global fitness equipment leader<br />
Atomic - the leading manufacturer of alpine skis<br />
Suunto - the leading manufacturer of sports instruments<br />
Mavic - the leading cycling systems brand<br />
Arc’teryx - the most progressive outdoor gear<br />
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Amida Racquets & Fitness Spa<br />
Staines Road, Twickenham,<br />
Middlesex TW2 5JD<br />
Phone 0845 230 9111<br />
Web www.amidaclubs.com<br />
Amida at Hampton is a fabulous Racquets & Fitness Spa built<br />
within 70 acres of parkland (previously Twickenham Golf<br />
Course) nestled between Twickenham, Hampton and the<br />
A316.<br />
Amida is complemented by a nine-hole pay-and-play golf<br />
course which is available to members at preferential rates.<br />
Out of this world and beyond your imagination, Amida<br />
Hampton really is an extraordinary club.<br />
Amida Club is owned and operated by David Lloyd Leisure Ltd<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> is a group of world famous tennis players<br />
who bring a fresh approach to corporate entertainment and<br />
club events by making these activities a little different, more<br />
exciting and, in fact... unique!<br />
The player partners include Jeremy Bates, Pat Cash, Andrew<br />
Castle, Annabel Croft, Jo Durie, Peter Fleming, John Lloyd,<br />
Peter McNamara and Virginia Wade, but the company also<br />
works with many other senior players from around the world.<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> can arrange for tennis fantasies to come true<br />
by finding the right location, helping to set an appropriate<br />
budget and even managing the event if required.<br />
It offers a cost-effective and tailor-made way to arrange<br />
personal appearance by the legends of the game and enhance<br />
most marketing efforts.<br />
Apollo Leisure<br />
Unit 1 Forest Close, Ebblake Industrial<br />
Estate, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6DE<br />
Phone 01202 812 000<br />
Fax 01202 827 040<br />
Email jeremyholt@apolloleisure.co.uk<br />
Website www.apolloleisure.co.uk<br />
Contact Jeremy Holt<br />
Apollo Leisure is a distributor and wholesaler of racket<br />
strings, grips, accessories and other racket sport related<br />
products.<br />
The company has been the <strong>UK</strong>’s leading supplier of racket<br />
sports accessories and equipment for over 25 years selling to<br />
retailers, club shops and professional coaches.<br />
The company is proud to be associated with many of the<br />
leading brand names in racket sports equipment and are the<br />
exclusive distributor for Prince, Head and Gamma racket<br />
accessories in the <strong>UK</strong>.<br />
Babolat <strong>UK</strong><br />
<strong>UK</strong> by dynamica, Unit 2a,<br />
Quadrantyard, The Quadrantway,<br />
Weybridge, Surrey. KT13 8DT<br />
Phone 01932 844344<br />
Email fdebeauvais@babolat.com<br />
Web www.babolat.com<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Equipment Supplier.<br />
Product Range: <strong>Tennis</strong> and Badminton rackets,<br />
strings/grips and accessories, tennis balls, footwear, apparel,<br />
stringing machines.<br />
Celebrity <strong>Tennis</strong> Limited<br />
48 Braeside, Beckenham, Kent BR3 1SU<br />
Phone: 020 8249 3366 (Office)<br />
Fax 020 8249 5669<br />
Mobile: 07967 499 587<br />
Email prisdon@btinternet.com and<br />
celebten@celebritytennis.co.uk<br />
Web www.celebritytennis.co.uk<br />
Contact: Peter Risdon<br />
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Daniell Smith Ltd<br />
Email anything@tennis-logo.co.uk<br />
Web www.tennis-logos.co.uk<br />
Contact Frank Daniell<br />
Daniell Smith specialise in the design of bright new eyecatching<br />
tennis logos and tennis apparel.<br />
Whether one is a recreational participant, or with aspirations<br />
of greater achievements, we have tennis tops for everyone.<br />
These are innovative, exclusive logos available on babies bibs<br />
and T-shirts, through to teenagers and more mature adults<br />
offering a wide choice of polos and warm-up tops – the<br />
choice is yours!<br />
All merchandise is manufactured on the very best fabrics to<br />
give the wearer ‘the feel good factor’.<br />
Take a look at the selection of accessories – sweat bands,<br />
socks, multi-coloured laces, tennis ball key-rings, jumbo<br />
novelty inflatable tennis balls (which are great for the avid<br />
autograph hunter) and even greetings cards.<br />
Don’t follow the crowd – be a leader – wear your garments<br />
with pride – buy from Daniell Smith.<br />
Product Range: Innovative tennis logos and tennis wear,<br />
produced on high quality fabrics and a wide range of<br />
accessories<br />
David Lloyd Leisure Ltd<br />
Mosquito Way, Hatfield Business Park,<br />
Hatfield, Herts AL10 9AX<br />
Phone 01707 283 500<br />
Web www.davidlloyd.co.uk<br />
Contact Steven Matthews, Commercial Director<br />
The David Lloyd Leisure Group operates 78 clubs in the <strong>UK</strong><br />
and a further 10 sites across Europe. The Group, which is<br />
now Europe’s largest rackets, health and fitness operator, was<br />
formed on the 1st January 2008 following the acquisition of<br />
David Lloyd Leisure Ltd by London & Regional Properties,<br />
owners of Next Generation Clubs.<br />
The Group now incorporates 74 David Lloyd Leisure Clubs, 1<br />
Next Generation Club, 1 Amida Club and 2 Harbour Clubs in<br />
the <strong>UK</strong>. There are also 10 sites in Europe including clubs in<br />
Amsterdam, Brussels, Barcelona and Dublin.
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The combination of these leading brands in rackets, health<br />
and fitness, has created an extensive portfolio of family<br />
orientated clubs with unrivalled facilities and service levels for<br />
our members.<br />
David Lloyd Leisure has over 450,000 members and employs<br />
some 6000 people; including an expert health & fitness team<br />
of over 750 and more than 350 tennis professionals.<br />
Across all clubs, David Lloyd Leisure has 12,500 exercise<br />
machines, over 150 swimming pools (of which half are<br />
indoor) and offers over 10,000 exercise classes per week.<br />
Our rackets facilities are unparalleled with 700 tennis courts<br />
(over half of which are indoor), as well as 180 badminton<br />
courts and 140 squash courts. Additional facilities include<br />
health & beauty spas, club lounges with free internet access,<br />
crèches, nurseries and specialist sports shops to name a few.<br />
Doe Sport Limited<br />
4 Threshelfords Park, Inworth Road,<br />
Feering, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9SE<br />
Phone: 01376 572555<br />
Email: doe@doespdort.co.uk<br />
Web: www.doesport.co.uk<br />
Contact: Sarah Swanick<br />
Doe specialise in the construction, refurbishment and care of<br />
outstanding indoor and outdoor tennis facilities. There are<br />
Club, corporate, training and residential court reference points<br />
throughout the <strong>UK</strong>, the most well known probably being The<br />
National <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre at Roehampton (18 courts), AELTC<br />
Wimbledon (5 indoor courts) University of Bath, Stirling<br />
University & Bisham Abbey (WIN <strong>Tennis</strong>) Centres of Excellence.<br />
The Doe range of court surfaces has been built on performance<br />
standards and durability and the continuing playability of many<br />
of our “old” courts demonstrates the success of this long term<br />
policy. Doe have added an innovative line of Sports Structures<br />
and Canopies to their product range in May <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Product Range: Indoor and outdoor tennis surfaces from<br />
performance courts such as FRENCH-COURT & Northern<br />
European Clay, GreenSet GRAND PRIX Acrylic for specialist<br />
venues and training centres, TROPHY & GreenSet GRAND PRIX<br />
MTC for Davis Cup, through a range of ‘grass’ carpets designed<br />
specifically for tennis to traditional porous asphalt and<br />
Grey/Green courts often chosen for residential courts.<br />
Services Provided: Design (inhouse AutoCAD), particularly<br />
for indoor or complex outdoor court developments,<br />
construction from Greenfield site to completed facility,<br />
refurbishment, after care contracts, lighting and accessories as<br />
part of any project together with a free advisory service on court<br />
care and construction.<br />
Dunlop Slazenger International Ltd<br />
PO Box 8, Carr Gate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 0XB<br />
Phone: 01924 888 245<br />
Web www.dunlopsports.com<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> equipment and sports goods manufacturer.<br />
Edwards Sports Products Ltd<br />
Unit 8-9 Hounsell Building, North Mills,<br />
Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BE<br />
Phone: 01308 424 111<br />
Email sales@edsports.co.uk<br />
Web www.edsports.co.uk<br />
Contact Archie Barclay<br />
Founded in 1884 Edwards is the longest established<br />
manufacturer of sports equipment in the <strong>UK</strong>. Over the course<br />
of its 125 year history Edwards has developed a pre-eminent<br />
position as the leading supplier of tennis court equipment.<br />
Edwards manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range<br />
of tennis nets, posts, umpires chairs, screens and accessories<br />
to the tennis industry worldwide.<br />
Each year television images of Edwards’s quality equipment<br />
are beamed worldwide during the annual Wimbledon<br />
Championships. Last year Edwards added Beijing 2008<br />
Olympic Games to an ever-growing roster of prestigious<br />
venues where the company’s equipment has been used.<br />
Edwards is also the preferred supplier to all of the major<br />
indoor court providers in the U.K.<br />
In addition to tennis equipment Edwards also manufacture a<br />
comprehensive range of football, rugby, hockey and cricket<br />
products. Edwards’s football equipment is in use at the<br />
majority of the Premiership training grounds.<br />
Edwards is also a member of SAPCA and manufactures a full<br />
range of equipment for use on synthetic pitches.<br />
Product Range: <strong>Tennis</strong> nets, posts, single-sticks,<br />
scoreboards, umpires chairs, measuring sticks, windbreaks,<br />
teaching carts, winders, surround nets, divider nets and<br />
screens. A range of flame retardant nets and screens is also<br />
offered for indoor venues.<br />
Services Provided: Installation service for indoor courts;<br />
backdrop screens, cross-court divisional nets, viewing gallery<br />
protection netting and column protection padding. An<br />
installation service for outdoor windbreaks and cross-court<br />
divisional nets. A printing service for customizing windbreaks<br />
is also available.<br />
European Racquet Stringers Association (ERSA)<br />
Lenaustr.38, 40470 Dusseldorf,<br />
Germany<br />
Phone: 0049 211 87511548<br />
Email: mmaslo3330@aol.com<br />
Web www.ersa-stringers.com<br />
The ERSA offers membership to racket sports manufacturers,<br />
shops, stringers and coaches. Information is supplied through<br />
RacquetTech magazine, The Stringers Digest,<br />
ersa-stringers.com and ERSA e-newsletters.<br />
Workshops are offered along with internationally accredited<br />
certification.<br />
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Event Merchandising Ltd<br />
Unit 11, The Edge, Humber Road,<br />
London NW2 6EN<br />
Phone 020 8208 1166<br />
Fax 020 8208 4477<br />
Email martin@eventmerch.com<br />
Website www.eventmerch.com<br />
Contact Martin Goldsmith - Chairman<br />
Event Merchandising Ltd is a supplier and merchandiser for<br />
The Lawn <strong>Tennis</strong> Association, dealing with Eastbourne, LTA<br />
Short <strong>Tennis</strong> and the website, as well as providing exclusive<br />
Davis Cup merchandise for GB home ties.<br />
The company also is a supplier to the Quintus Group and to<br />
Love All.<br />
Harrod <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
Pinbush Road, Lowestoft,<br />
Suffolk NR33 7NL<br />
Phone 01502 583 515<br />
Fax 01502 582 456<br />
Email les@harrod.uk.com<br />
Web www.harrod.uk.com<br />
Contact Leslie Saunders, Sales & Marketing Director<br />
Harrod <strong>UK</strong> is the <strong>UK</strong>’s leading sports ground equipment and<br />
netting manufacturer based in Suffolk. It produces nets and<br />
posts for tennis as well as equipment for other sports and was<br />
the Official Supplier of Sports Equipment to the Manchester<br />
2002 Commonwealth Games.<br />
The company has supplied equipment to such venues as the<br />
Millennium Stadium, Wembley Stadium, The National Hockey<br />
Stadium, the National Badminton Centre and all the Premier<br />
League Clubs.<br />
Head <strong>UK</strong> Ltd<br />
2 Beezon Road, Kendal,<br />
Cumbria LA0 6BW<br />
Phone 01242 252 101<br />
Email d.shaw@ukhead.com<br />
We www.head.com<br />
Contact Dave Shaw<br />
The company’s brand portfolio includes HEAD winter (ski and<br />
boots, snowboard equipment), HEAD Racketsports (tennis,<br />
squash and badminton equipment), Penn (tennis balls and<br />
racquetball balls), Tyrolia (ski bindings), and Mares and<br />
Dacor (diving equipment).<br />
Over the last 50 years, Head has earned a reputation as a<br />
leader in developing innovative, high quality and<br />
technologically advanced sporting equipment, which it<br />
typically sells to middle and high price points in the market.<br />
Its products are sold through over 30,000 accounts in over 80<br />
countries, targeting sports enthusiasts of varying levels of<br />
ability and interest ranging from the novice to the professional<br />
athlete. Most of its sales are in Europe, the United States and<br />
Japan, with Europe being Head’s largest market.<br />
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Heritage Key<br />
2060 Heritage Key Boulevard, Kissimee,<br />
Florida 34744, USA<br />
Phone 00 1 407 840 4514<br />
Email peterfleming@heritagekey.com<br />
Web www.heritagekey.com<br />
Contact Peter Fleming<br />
Developed by the principals of FLPRD, LLC, Paul Land, Roger<br />
Lucas and Dan Hloma. A leading real estate development and<br />
construction company in Michigan, Heritage Key is setting a<br />
new standard for destination tennis reasons in the heart of<br />
Florida.<br />
Located near Orlando and surrounding the planned state-ofthe-art<br />
Racquet Club & Spa with its 20 hard and clay courts,<br />
Heritage Keys <strong>Tennis</strong> Villas offers first class accommodations<br />
in a world-class tennis setting, within one of America’s most<br />
inviting areas.<br />
Former world top ten singles player and legendary doubles<br />
champion Peter Fleming headlines the Power <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
experience, providing an unmatched blend of competitive and<br />
recreational play, along with peak performance training, in a<br />
premier tennis resort community.<br />
Heritage Keys serene setting and luxury villas are minutes<br />
from world famous theme parks, thriving nightlife, exceptional<br />
dining and less than one hour from Florida’s beautiful<br />
beaches.<br />
IFM Sports Marketing Surveys<br />
The Courtyard, Wisley, Surrey<br />
GU23 6QL<br />
Phone 01932 350 600<br />
Email kathyr@sportsmarketingsurveys.com<br />
Web www.sportsmarketingsurveys.com<br />
Contact John Bushell<br />
IFM Sports Marketing Surveys is the world’s No1 and largest<br />
sports and sponsorship research agency with over 25 years<br />
experience in the sports industry and offices in 20 markets<br />
represented on every Continent.<br />
Working in tennis for this period undertaking spectator<br />
research, sponsorship evaluation, tennis participation studies,<br />
market size and shipment reports, equipment usage census,<br />
retailer attitudes and performance analysis, IFM Sports<br />
Marketing Surveys understands how tennis and sport impacts<br />
on all aspects of a person’s life.<br />
Working with tennis clients ranging from the ITF, ATP and<br />
WTA Tours, to events such as The Championships at<br />
Wimbledon, national and local sponsors, equipment<br />
manufacturers from Babolat to Yonex, and working closely<br />
with the US<strong>TIA</strong>, the <strong>TIA</strong>(<strong>UK</strong>), <strong>Tennis</strong> Europe and National<br />
Federations.<br />
We understand tennis and deliver objective and independent<br />
research in all areas to help our clients make better business<br />
decisions and improve their profits.<br />
Contact us to find out how we can help you achieve your<br />
tennis targets.
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Product Range: Sponsorship research & consumer insight<br />
including:<br />
- European <strong>Tennis</strong> participation & lifestyle reports<br />
- European Speciality <strong>Tennis</strong> Retail analysis<br />
- European Market Shipment reports<br />
- Sponsorship Evaluation studies<br />
- <strong>Tennis</strong> Consumer studies<br />
- <strong>Tennis</strong> brand image consultancy<br />
Services Provided: Full market research and sponsorship<br />
research services including:<br />
- Syndicated research<br />
- Bespoke studies & tailormade research<br />
- <strong>Tennis</strong> & sponsorship publications<br />
- Sport & Sponsorship consultancy<br />
J B Corrie & Co Ltd<br />
Frenchmans Road, Petersfield,<br />
Hants GU32 3AP<br />
Phone 01730 237 129<br />
Fax 01730 264 915<br />
Email mhickman@jbcorrie.co.uk<br />
Website www.jbcorrie.co.uk/<br />
Contact Maurice Hickman, Sales & Marketing Director<br />
J.B.Corrie is one of the leading manufacturers of <strong>Tennis</strong> Court<br />
and Sports Fencing in the U.K.<br />
Corrie manufacture Tubular <strong>Tennis</strong> Court surrounds as well as<br />
traditional Angle Iron surrounds for supply to most of the<br />
major <strong>Tennis</strong> Court Contractors in the U.K.<br />
The Company moved to its current site in 1946, where it now<br />
employs over 100 staff engaged in the manufacture and<br />
installation of all different kinds of perimeter fencing and gates.<br />
Corrie also manufacture and install the ServeAce <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
Practice Fence.<br />
J Price (Bath) Ltd<br />
Quarry Hill Works, Box, Wiltshire SN13 8LH<br />
Phone 01225 742 141<br />
Fax 01225 743 237<br />
Email: tennisquash@pricebathltd.freeserve.co.uk<br />
Web www.jpricebath.co.uk<br />
Contact Derek Price, Managing Director<br />
For over 60 years, Price of Bath have been manufacturing<br />
tennis and squash balls and supplying most, if not all,<br />
international racket companies at some time.<br />
In fact, the company is the only independent developer and<br />
manufacturer of tennis balls in Britain today and its latest<br />
innovative project, the Magnum, is the world’s first bigger<br />
tennis ball, which is now in full production.<br />
Junior <strong>Tennis</strong> Centres Ltd<br />
Junior <strong>Tennis</strong> Centres Ltd<br />
PO Box 188, Knaphill, Woking,<br />
Surrey GU21 2HQ<br />
Phone 01482 797 030<br />
Fax 01483 487 040<br />
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Email keith.sohl@btinternet.com<br />
Contact Keith Sohl, Managing Director<br />
Junior <strong>Tennis</strong> Centres Ltd is the developer of the Sutton<br />
Junior <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre, the country’s first and only indoor<br />
junior tennis centre, which opened in 1991.<br />
A joint venture between London Borough of Sutton and<br />
Junior <strong>Tennis</strong> Centres Limited, Sutton Junior <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre<br />
has become the <strong>UK</strong>’s leading tennis centre for the development<br />
of junior performance players and grass-roots tennis.<br />
The company also provides a consultancy service to IBM and<br />
the All England Lawn <strong>Tennis</strong> Club.<br />
K S <strong>UK</strong> Limited (K-Swiss)<br />
Tannery House, 4 Middle Leigh,<br />
Street, Somerset BA16 0LA<br />
Phone 01458 449 301<br />
Fax 01458 446 536<br />
Email srobins@k-swiss.co.uk<br />
Web http://www.k-swiss.co.uk<br />
Contact Sarah Robins<br />
K-Swiss designs, develops and markets high performance<br />
and recreational footwear and apparel, which is distributed in<br />
the <strong>UK</strong> by K S <strong>UK</strong> limited.<br />
Founded by two Swiss brothers in 1966 in California, K-<br />
Swiss is now sold in Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong,<br />
Singapore, Australia, New Zealand as well as Central and<br />
South America.<br />
London <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
13 King Charles Walk, London<br />
SW19 6JA<br />
Phone 020 8789 0482<br />
Email paul@londontennis.co.uk<br />
Web www.londontennis.co.uk<br />
Contact Paul Barton<br />
London <strong>Tennis</strong> is a web based network of London tennis<br />
players and provider of leagues and competitions for adult<br />
players.<br />
The company stages competitions such as leagues and an<br />
annual Knock-out tournament.<br />
London <strong>Tennis</strong> is for tennis players of all standards who just<br />
want to get out and play. Use the site for free to find partners,<br />
find courts, and record scores to receive a site ranking which<br />
assists in finding players of a similar standard.<br />
Whether playing ‘friendlies’ or taking part in box leagues and<br />
knockout tournaments, this unique website is a popular<br />
networking hub for London’s tennis players.<br />
There are four league seasons per year, each lasting<br />
approximately twelve weeks and costing £15 each to enter.<br />
Results of all league matches between LTA members are sent<br />
to the LTA and contribute to their national LTA ranking as well<br />
as their London <strong>Tennis</strong> ranking.<br />
4,129 matches have been recorded between London <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
members at 206 different venues across London.
Love All <strong>Tennis</strong> and Leisure Wear<br />
Email canysz@f2s.com<br />
Contact Corinne Anysz<br />
Love All manufacture tennis wear and exibits at <strong>Tennis</strong> Shows.<br />
M3 Surveying & Construction Ltd<br />
59 Ash Tree Road, Southampton,<br />
Hampshire SO18 1LY<br />
Phone 07977 567 305<br />
Fax 023 8058 1888<br />
Email marklilley@m3construction.co.uk<br />
Contact Mark Lilley, Director<br />
M3 Construction specialises in the design, construction and<br />
refurbishment of tennis and other sports facilities. The<br />
company is run by Mark Lilley who is also a keen player<br />
when time allows.<br />
Midland CSB Ltd<br />
9 Holly Court, Holly Farm Business Park,<br />
Honiley, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV3 1NP<br />
Phone 01926 484 530<br />
Email kena@midlandcsb.co.uk<br />
Web www.midlandcsb.co.uk<br />
Contact Ken Allan<br />
MCSB is a growing Warwickshire based company working<br />
throughout the <strong>UK</strong>. Primarily involved with the construction,<br />
refurbishment and maintenance of multi-use sports areas and<br />
civil engineering works. Principal contractor member of<br />
SAPCA.<br />
Product Range: Synthetic sports surfaces to include<br />
tarmacadem, for use with tennis, football, hockey, netball and<br />
rugby.<br />
Services Provided: Construction of multi-use games areas<br />
and to include additional sporting facilities and general civil<br />
engineering works.<br />
Milliken Wollen Speciality Products<br />
Lodgemore Mills, Stroud, Gloucester,<br />
Gloucestershire GL5 3EJ<br />
Phone 01453 764 456<br />
Fax 01453 752 919<br />
Email Duncan.kettell@milliken.com<br />
Web www.milliken-wsp.co.uk<br />
Contact Duncan Kettell, Marketing Director<br />
Based in Gloucester, Milliken Woollen Speciality Products are<br />
manufacturers of tennis felt that is used primarily for tennis<br />
balls.<br />
From high abrasion to classic grass, there is a Milliken felt for<br />
all playing surfaces.<br />
Playne’s <strong>Tennis</strong> Ball Melton, manufactured in the West of<br />
England, is used on balls selected in more Grand Prix<br />
tournaments than any competing cloth.<br />
Milliken successfully combine traditional cloth-making skills<br />
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with continuous innovation, education and investment in the<br />
pursuit of excellence, demonstrating a commitment to the<br />
future by focusing on customer satisfaction through<br />
investment in people, quality, efficiency, and reliability.<br />
Applying more resources to research than any other<br />
independent textile company in the world, Milliken has gained<br />
advantage through developing and utilizing innovative<br />
processes. And that has made all the difference in the world.<br />
Next Generation Club Swindon<br />
Kembrey Park, Kembrey Street,<br />
Swindon SN2 8LY<br />
Phone 020 7751 9443<br />
Web www.redefineyourself.co.uk<br />
With some of the best sports, fitness and leisure facilities in<br />
Europe, you’ll find the Next Generation feels like your family’s<br />
home from home. Come and take a dip in our fabulous indoor<br />
or outdoor pool, play on our superb tennis courts and work<br />
out in our state-of-the-art gym. Then spoil yourself in our<br />
luxurious Spa. Or, just sit back and enjoy a drink and meal in<br />
our restaurant and bar and then unwind on our terrace.<br />
Prince Sports Europe Ltd<br />
Thames House, 116 High Street,<br />
Hampton Hill, Middlesex TW12 1NT<br />
Phone 020 8973 0310<br />
Email jonballardie@princesports.co.uk<br />
Web www.princetennis.com<br />
Contact Jon Ballardie<br />
At Prince, tennis is really all we think about – because it is all<br />
we do. Therefore we are always putting the tennis player first.<br />
Since its inception, this privately held company has grown to<br />
represent the highest quality, most visionary products and<br />
programs in the sport, along the way becoming one of the<br />
most respected, far reaching and successful brands. The<br />
Prince name is synonymous with tennis excellence with a<br />
trademark that is one of the most prestigious and well-known<br />
in the sporting goods industry.<br />
Product Range includes tennis rackets (performance, club,<br />
junior, play & stay); tennis balls; tennis footwear; tennis<br />
apparel and accessories; tennis strings, grips & racket<br />
accessories; racket sport bags; stringing machines; dynamic<br />
racket testing machines; play & stay mini-tennis; on court<br />
equipment & accessories.<br />
Pure Alpine Holidays<br />
PO Box 40, Hove, East Sussex<br />
BN3 5WL<br />
Phone: 01273 778006<br />
Email kasia@purealpineholidays.co,uk<br />
Web www.purealpineholidays.co.uk<br />
Contact Kaisa Chmielewska<br />
Pure Alpine Holidays specialises in tailor-made tennis, ski<br />
and activity holidays to Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland.
Directory of <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> Members<br />
The hand-picked resorts – Brand and Mittleberg in Austria,<br />
Serre Chevalier in France, Madesimo in Italy and Savognin in<br />
Switzerland – offer beautiful settings, excellent facilities,<br />
comfortable accommodation, great skiing and high-quality<br />
tennis tuition.<br />
We offer the unique concept of a ‘tennis and ski holiday’ in all<br />
our resorts. In the winter you can ski and play tennis on<br />
excellent indoor courts on the same holiday. In the summer,<br />
you can play tennis in stunning settings with great weather<br />
whilst enjoying all the benefits of a summer mountain holiday.<br />
Two dedicated weeks in the summer are hosted by former top<br />
<strong>UK</strong> and world ranked players, Julie Pullin, Lorna Woodroffe<br />
and Karen Cross.<br />
Product Range: Winter –<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> & Ski Holidays – all resorts<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Holidays – all resorts<br />
Tailor-made ski weeks for beginners, nervous skiers, mature<br />
skiers, families – all resorts<br />
Ski & Cook holiday in Madesimo, Italy<br />
Summer –<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Holidays - 3 & 5 day courses - all resorts<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Camps - Austria, France & Switzerland<br />
Weekend Breaks - Austria, France & Switzerland<br />
Doubles Match Tactics Weekends - Austria & France<br />
Pro hosted tennis weeks<br />
Junior <strong>Tennis</strong> Exchange programme<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Holidays in Brighton<br />
Sports and Play Contractors’ Association (SAPCA)<br />
Federation House, Stoneleigh Park,<br />
Warwickshire CV8 2RF<br />
Phone 024 7641 6316<br />
Fax 024 7641 4773<br />
Email info@sapca.org.uk<br />
Web www.sapca.org.uk<br />
Contact Chris Trickey, Chief Executive<br />
SAPCA is the recognised trade organisation in the <strong>UK</strong> for the<br />
sports facility construction industry, and represents specialist<br />
builders of tennis courts, suppliers of related equipment and<br />
professional consultants.<br />
The association plays an important role in the promotion of<br />
high standards for sports facilities and membership signified<br />
professional competence and performance by way of<br />
compliance with its code of practice.<br />
Scorpion Sports Gifts<br />
12 Burnmoor View, Ingleton,<br />
Carnforth, Lancs LA6 3BL<br />
Tel 0152 424 2262<br />
An online retailer of <strong>Tennis</strong> Gifts including tennis themed<br />
stationery items, notebooks, jewellery, key rings, net-checks,<br />
party bags, etc., Scorpion Sports Gifts is also a supplier to the<br />
Trade, particularly coaches and clubs. Our gifts are ideal as<br />
prizes for Mini <strong>Tennis</strong> and for Club and Tournament prizes,<br />
and are already popular all over the country.<br />
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SLSP<br />
44 Hill Street, Richmond,<br />
Surrey TW9 1TWM<br />
Phone 07702 125393<br />
Email sallylockyer@aol.com<br />
Contac Sally Lockyer<br />
Marketing and commercial services for sports, music and<br />
entertainment sectors.<br />
Slazenger<br />
See Dunlop Slazenger International<br />
Spade Oak Duracourt Ltd<br />
Town Lane, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe,<br />
Buckinghamshire HP10 0DP<br />
Phone 01628 850 570<br />
Fax 01628 810 509<br />
Email duracourt@spadeoak.co.uk<br />
Web www.duracourt.co.uk<br />
Part of the Spade Oak Group, Duracourt offer a comprehensive<br />
range of <strong>Tennis</strong> Court surfaces to satisfy varying requirements<br />
of playing characteristics, weather and budget constraints.<br />
Sport Sense Ltd<br />
23 The Downs, Wimbledon, London SW20 8HQ<br />
Phone 020 8944 5957<br />
Mobile 07785 397 474<br />
Fax 020 8944 5957<br />
Email gordonlazenbury@btinternet.com<br />
Contact Gordon Lazenbury<br />
Sport Sense is an independent agency specialising in working<br />
with major corporations and organisations on the conception,<br />
development, negotiation and implementation of international<br />
sports/cultural sponsorship, promotion and support<br />
programmes.<br />
The company is run by Gordon Lazenbury who has over 30<br />
years experience in this area.<br />
Sportsequip.co.uk<br />
Boyd Sport & Play Limited trading as<br />
sportsequip.co.uk<br />
The Manor, Tur Langton,<br />
Leicestershire LE8 0PJ<br />
Phone 01858 545 789<br />
Fax 01858 545 890<br />
Email sales@sportsequip.co.uk<br />
Web www.sportsequip.co.uk<br />
Contact Robert Boyd, Managing Director<br />
sportsequip.co.uk is Britain’s leading online supplier of tennis<br />
products offering a wide choice of tennis nets and posts,<br />
winders & handles, net straps & adjusters, ball machines, ball<br />
baskets, tennis court accessories and court maintenance<br />
equipment for porous macadam, acrylic, grass, artificial<br />
grass, clay, gragreen and shale courts.
The company also supplies new court starter packs, moss<br />
killers and court maintenance products.<br />
Product Range: <strong>Tennis</strong> Posts, <strong>Tennis</strong> Nets, Winders &<br />
Handles, Net Straps & Adjusters, Ball Machines, Ball Baskets,<br />
New Court Starter Packs, Moss Killers, Court Maintenance<br />
Summit Structures Ltd<br />
1-8 Enterprise Glade, Bath Yard,<br />
Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire<br />
DE12 6BA<br />
Phone 01283 554120<br />
Email info@summitstructures.com<br />
Web www.summitstructures.com<br />
Contact Keith Dexter<br />
Summit Structures is the foremost steel-framed, engineered<br />
fabric building supplier which offers design, construction, and<br />
project management services to clients worldwide. Summit<br />
Structures® buildings are manufactured by Cover-All<br />
Building Systems, Inc. at an ISO 9001:2000 certified<br />
manufacturing facility. Our state-of-the-art 170,000 square<br />
foot manufacturing facility is a true benchmark within the<br />
industry, using the most innovative systems and machinery.<br />
We are so confident in our products that we have established<br />
our manufacturing plants inside TITAN® buildings - one of<br />
the products Summit Structures is renowned for. Summit<br />
Structures believes in excellence in every aspect of business<br />
and promotes an entrepreneurial spirit making excellence<br />
achievable.<br />
Product Range: Summit Structures is a provider of steelframed,<br />
engineered fabric buildings. Our buildings can be<br />
custom designed to meet your application, 5.5 m wide to 90<br />
m wide and to any length required.<br />
Services Provided: Summit Structures offers design,<br />
construction, and project management services to clients<br />
worldwide.<br />
Sunbaba Systems Ltd<br />
Phone 01638 507 684<br />
London Office: Suite 214<br />
Legacy Business Centre,<br />
2a Ruckholt Rd., Leyton, London E10 5NP<br />
Phone 020 8988 9100<br />
Email info@sunbaba.co.uk<br />
Web www.sunbaba.co.uk<br />
Contact Jan Booth, Managing Director<br />
Sunbaba is one of the <strong>UK</strong>’s leading suppliers of Austronet<br />
plain andf over printed tennis windbreaks and Event Branding<br />
solutions. Our years of experience and a wide range of plain<br />
and printable materials including soft fabrics and rigid<br />
materials, enable us to deliver outstanding results. We don’t<br />
just sell branding, we offer a service with advice and support,<br />
right from the start of a project through to completion.<br />
Sunbaba is committed to sustainability in line with the<br />
principles of BS 8910 and ISO 14001 and we work closely<br />
with our suppliers and clients to minimise the environmental,<br />
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social and economic impact of our products and, in turn, of<br />
the events where they are used.<br />
Product Range: Plain and Over printed <strong>Tennis</strong> Windbreaks,<br />
14 different Austronet fabric colours, 2 weights/air<br />
permeability.<br />
Banners and branding for <strong>Tennis</strong> Events and Tournaments.<br />
Sutton <strong>Tennis</strong> Academy<br />
c/o Sutton Junior <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre,<br />
Rose Hill Park, Sutton, SM1 3HD<br />
Phone 020 8641 6611<br />
Fax 020 8641 9676<br />
Email info@suttontennisacademy.com<br />
Website www.suttontennisacademy.com<br />
Contact Helen George<br />
An international training centre located within Sutton Junior<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Centre in South West London, 4 miles from<br />
Wimbledon, Sutton <strong>Tennis</strong> Academy offers a flexible approach<br />
to meet the training and practice requirements of professional,<br />
full-time or aspiring junior performance players and is a<br />
training base for many world-ranked players.<br />
The Academy provides one of the most comprehensive tennis<br />
facilities and player support services in Europe, which can be<br />
linked with education or language courses. It operates in<br />
conjunction with Sutton Junior <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre, which runs<br />
tennis programmes for younger players who are not yet old<br />
enough or sufficiently experienced to become full-time players.<br />
TAB Services<br />
1 Lindisfarne Way, Grantham,<br />
Nottinghamshire NG31 8ST<br />
Phone 08456 434 822<br />
Email info@tabservices.co.uk<br />
Web www.tabservices.co.uk<br />
Contact Ian Beswick<br />
TAB Services - offering sales and marketing consultancy<br />
services.<br />
Teddy <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd<br />
Elmdene, Milton Road, Shipton-Under-Wychwood,<br />
Chipping Norton, West Oxfordshire OX7 6BD<br />
Phone 0845 643 1173<br />
Email Stephen@teddytennis.com<br />
Website www.teddytennis.com<br />
Contact Stephen Bean<br />
Teddy <strong>Tennis</strong> is a sports franchise programme that inspires<br />
children aged between 3 and 6 to learn to play tennis through<br />
using music, pictures and teddy bear stories that stimulate<br />
their imagination and, above all, make it FUN to do.<br />
Comprised of a documented, structured teaching programme,<br />
Teddy <strong>Tennis</strong> is supported by a range of tennis merchandise<br />
specially designed for young children.<br />
Teddy <strong>Tennis</strong> Ltd is looking for sports and leisure clubs as<br />
well as ‘hands-on’ business people who would like to bring<br />
the Teddy <strong>Tennis</strong> programme to market.
Directory of <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> Members<br />
The License Programme is designed for sports and leisure<br />
centres and an annual license programme enables the<br />
delivery of the entire Teddy <strong>Tennis</strong> experience, in house.<br />
The company provides the training, the equipment, and<br />
programme as well as marketing support to franchisees who<br />
deliver the program at local crèches, pre schools, nurseries,<br />
playgrounds, town and village halls and even at tennis clubs.<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Emporium Ltd<br />
5701 Fox Gate Lane, Midlothian,<br />
Virginia 23112, USA<br />
Phone: 00 1 804 484 0276<br />
Email: zanevans@compuserve.com<br />
Contact: Richard Evans<br />
A specialist tennis marketing consultancy.<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Interlink Ltd<br />
48 Braeside, Beckenham, Kent BR3 1SU<br />
Phone: 020 8249 3366<br />
Fax 020 8249 5669<br />
Email tenlink@ntlworld.com<br />
Contact: Barbara Wancke<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Interlink is a tennis consultancy business dealing in<br />
most aspects of the game but particularly specialising in<br />
Sport England Lottery funding and event management.<br />
The company is run by Barbara Wancke who has been a<br />
sports administrator for over 30 years with a well-proven track<br />
record and a wealth of experience. She was Director of<br />
Women’s <strong>Tennis</strong> at the ITF for 10 years, before which she held<br />
posts at IMG and Dunlop Sports Co Ltd. <strong>Tennis</strong> Interlink has<br />
already helped clubs and other organisations to secure over<br />
£1 million in funding for our sport and offers a free<br />
consultation on any project before quoting for its services.<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Today Ltd<br />
Cedar Lodge, Howe Road,<br />
Watlington, Oxfordshire OX9 5ER<br />
Phone 01491 612 042<br />
Email info@tennistodayltd.co.uk<br />
Web www.tennistodayltd.co.uk<br />
Contact Henry Wancke<br />
A tennis bureau service for publishing, features, articles,<br />
promotions etc.<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>coach<strong>UK</strong> (The British Coaches’ Association)<br />
Wolverhampton LT&SC, Neville Lodge, Newbridge Crescent,<br />
Wolverhampton WV6 0LH<br />
Phone 01902 0758 500<br />
Fax 01902 744 435<br />
Email mailto:btcainfo@btca.org.uk<br />
Web www.btca.org.uk<br />
Contact Mike Lynch<br />
The British <strong>Tennis</strong> Coaches’ Association (BTCA) trading as<br />
tenniscoach<strong>UK</strong> is a professional body for tennis coaches and<br />
assistants in Britain.<br />
It is the only independent trade association for coaches in<br />
Britain, i.e. we do not provide coach certification services and<br />
so provide impartial advice to coaches and assistants<br />
irrespective of their qualification or who they are working for.<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>coach<strong>UK</strong> has almost 3,000 members, including many<br />
of the leading coaches in Britain and represents coaches with<br />
a wide variety of qualifications and nationalities.<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>coach<strong>UK</strong> is run by an National Board and a team of<br />
staff based at the head office in Wolverhampton.<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>head<br />
See Advantage Media Network<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong><br />
Ground Floor, Breakspear Park,<br />
Breakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead,<br />
Herts, HP2 4TZ<br />
Phone: 01442 345 001<br />
Email: diana@tennislife.co.uk<br />
Web: www.tennislife.co.uk<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life <strong>UK</strong> Magazine is part of the world’s largest<br />
independent tennis publishing house<br />
which includes <strong>Tennis</strong>life US,<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life en espanol and <strong>Tennis</strong>life<br />
Ireland. Now the only tennis magazine<br />
published 9 times a year, <strong>Tennis</strong>life<br />
offers its readers both print and<br />
digital subscriptions together with a<br />
website constantly updated<br />
throughout the Grand Slams and<br />
Masters Series.<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life distributes 25,000 copies per issue. <strong>Tennis</strong>life is<br />
available in Borders, WH Smith, independent newsagents and<br />
sports shops. It is distributed to every tennis club in the <strong>UK</strong><br />
and 10,000 copies are produced for, and distributed<br />
throughout, David Lloyd Clubs nationwide. <strong>Tennis</strong>life is the<br />
official magazine for the David Lloyd All Stars Programme.<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong>life offers an independent and unbiased view with<br />
editorial including international tour, <strong>UK</strong> Pro watch,<br />
instruction, health & fitness, travel, product review and more.<br />
Some of the world’s leading international tennis experts write<br />
for <strong>Tennis</strong>life including Nick Bollettieri, Joe Dinoffer, Stan<br />
Smith, Vince Spadea and Leif Shiras.<br />
The Harbour Club<br />
Watermeadow Lane, London SW6 2RR<br />
Phone 0202 7751 9443<br />
Web www.harbourclub.co.uk<br />
Generally acknowledged as the finest Club in London, ranking<br />
amongst the best in the world, the Harbour Club offers<br />
members an unrivalled selection of facilities and services.<br />
The beauty of the Harbour Club, and what makes it so special<br />
compared to any other club in town, is that it complements<br />
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every individual and family lifestyle, offering space, an<br />
unrivalled selection of facilities and services and style.<br />
Whatever you want from a club; somewhere to exercise or<br />
swim, play competitive or social tennis, or a place to spend<br />
time with your family, the Harbour Club fits the bill perfectly.<br />
And by having everything in one place, it’s so much easier to<br />
juggle hectic personal and professional lives, which is why<br />
members spend so much time here!<br />
The Queen’s Club<br />
Palliser Road, West Kensington, London W14 9EQ<br />
Phone 020 7385 3426<br />
Fax 020 7386 8295<br />
Email andrew.stewart@queensclub.co.uk<br />
Web www.queensclub.co.uk<br />
Contact Andrew Stewart, Chief Executive<br />
Home of the AEGON Championships, The Queen’s Club<br />
boasts 28 outdoor Lawn <strong>Tennis</strong> courts, of which 12 arguably<br />
are the finest grass courts in the world, 8 indoor Lawn <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
courts, 2 Real <strong>Tennis</strong> courts, 2 Rackets courts, 3 excellent<br />
squash courts and the latest addition - a new gymnasium.<br />
The Club also offers excellent hospitality facilities, including<br />
an elegant restaurant, cafe, museum, and President’s room -<br />
all located within the Members’ Clubhouse.<br />
The Riverside Health & Racquets Club<br />
The Riverside Health & Racquets Club<br />
Ducks Hill Road, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2DR<br />
Phone 01923 848 000<br />
Fax 01923 840 166<br />
Web www.esporta.com<br />
The Riverside Club is the Northwood home of Esporta.<br />
The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection Ltd<br />
PO Box 25746, Wimbledon, London SW20 0WG<br />
Phone: 0753 857 6470<br />
Email silvertennis@btinternet.com<br />
Web www.silvertenniscollection.com<br />
Contact: Robert Fuller<br />
Specialist dealer in tennis jewellery, gifts and antiquities.<br />
Supplier of tennis trophies and awards plus trophy restoration<br />
and engraving service. Can provide Exhibitions on the History<br />
of <strong>Tennis</strong>.<br />
Product Range: <strong>Tennis</strong> Jewellery, gifts, trophies, corporate<br />
gifts, exhibitions of tennis history with rare original<br />
memorabilia 1850-1970<br />
Services Provided: Trophy restoration and engraving<br />
The Smash!<br />
2 Nursery Cottages, Off Watford Road,<br />
St Albans, Herts AL1 2AQ<br />
Phone 00968 2468 2924<br />
Fax 00968 2469 7609<br />
Email jharbridge@trowers.com<br />
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“The Smash!” is a fictional novel by James Harbridge, a<br />
litigation lawyer who is a partner in Trowers & Hamlins’ Oman<br />
office as well as an accomplished author.<br />
The book takes off at the Wimbledon tennis championships<br />
which are in turmoil with the murder of the men’s number 1<br />
player. The many suspects include a bad boy Bollywood film<br />
star, a maverick sports agent, a corrupt umpire, but perhaps<br />
most importantly, some top stars of women’s tennis as well.<br />
Tabloid journalist Terry Proudley, a nondescript dreamer, joins<br />
forces with glamorous policewoman Verita Sassi to track<br />
down the culprit, never guessing that the quest for justice will<br />
take them to the south of France, then India...and beyond.<br />
So who is the murderer? And who will win the coveted<br />
women’s Wimbledon title? Find out in “The Smash”!<br />
Published by Pen Press Publishers Ltd (July 1, 2008 / ISBN-<br />
10: 1906206775 / ISBN-13: 978-1906206772), “The Smash!”<br />
is available from amazon.co.uk and most quality bookstores.<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong>shop<br />
Oaklands Farm Cottage,<br />
West Lavington,<br />
Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 0EJ<br />
Phone: 01730 816 116<br />
Email: alan@tennisbookshop.com<br />
Web: www.tennisbookshop.com<br />
Contact: Alan Chalmers<br />
Trading quality literature related to racket sports. The <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
<strong>Book</strong>shop was established in September 1988 by Alan<br />
Chalmers as a specialist catalogue dealer in printed matter<br />
related to Lawn <strong>Tennis</strong>, Real/Court <strong>Tennis</strong>, Rackets/Racquets,<br />
and Squash Rackets, there being at the time no other<br />
specialist dealers in these fields, though most other sports<br />
were well covered.<br />
Since then, several others have set up similar businesses, but<br />
the <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong>shop makes a strong claim to be the world’s<br />
leading dealer.<br />
Alan Chalmers played squash rackets and lawn tennis for 30<br />
years, and real tennis for the last 20 years. He has also<br />
organised many tennis and squash tournaments from club up<br />
to international level, and written the internet ball-by-ball<br />
reports on several of the recent world real tennis<br />
championship eliminator matches.<br />
Over the past three decades he has also worked on the Centre<br />
Court at Wimbledon overseeing the arrangements for the<br />
writing journalists and the competitors, and in that time<br />
amassed hundreds of journalists as friends and acquaintances.<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong>shop philosophy is that only very good<br />
condition books are acceptable to customers, and even now,<br />
stocks no titles published after 1935 that are not in their<br />
original dust-wrappers.<br />
Business is promoted by the issue of over 65 quarterly<br />
Newsletters, each of six pages which are mailed to customers<br />
in around sixty countries as well as via use of the internet and<br />
e-mails that now constitute about 75% of orders.<br />
Product Range: A very wide range of literature on real/court
Directory of <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> Members<br />
tennis, lawn tennis, rackets/racquets, and squash rackets.<br />
Titles traded range in date from 1500 to <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Services Provided: Valuations, collections purchased,<br />
exhibitions staged at major <strong>UK</strong> tennis events.<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon<br />
112 Arthur Road, Wimbledon Park,<br />
London SW19 8AA<br />
Phone: 020 8715 8866<br />
Fax 020 8715 8877<br />
Email info@thetennisgallery.co.uk<br />
Web www.thetennisgallery.co.uk<br />
Contact: Richard Jones<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon is the number one destination<br />
for tennis lovers. Located in Wimbledon Park, SW19, the<br />
gallery is within walking distance of the All England Lawn<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Club and the world famous Centre Court. Here you can<br />
browse all the latest tennis books and DVDs from around the<br />
world, along with our stunning collection of tennis art,<br />
photographs and posters. We have a range of <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery<br />
Wimbledon local souvenirs including T-shirts, caps, mugs,<br />
key-rings, calendars, diaries and the famous Green Bag from<br />
the Home of <strong>Tennis</strong>. Our mailing list of over 7500 tennis fans<br />
is a powerful consumer<br />
group, and our regular<br />
communications include our<br />
monthly Letter From SW19<br />
and an annual <strong>Tennis</strong> Gift<br />
Collection catalogue.<br />
Our unique tennis archive<br />
contains thousands of tennis<br />
books, Wimbledon Championships programmes, magazines<br />
and films, which form the basis of the services we provide to<br />
the media. We also stage tennis exhibitions at major<br />
international venues for corporate clients.<br />
We are situated right next to Wimbledon Park station (District<br />
Line), and our opening hours are 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to<br />
Saturday, all year round, with extended hours during<br />
Wimbledon fortnight.<br />
Product Range: <strong>Tennis</strong> books, DVDs, art, photographs,<br />
player and tournament posters, calendars, diaries, greeting<br />
cards, Christmas cards, notecards, postcards, jewellery and<br />
gifts.<br />
Services Provided: We organise tennis exhibitions for<br />
corporate clients, and provide wall decoration for tennis<br />
clubs. We also provide media research services, and props<br />
for films and TV.<br />
Contact: Phillip Sandilands<br />
TrioPlus is a niche consultancy operating in sport, leisure and<br />
physical activity fields, with particular expertise in tennis<br />
projects and programmes. Services include project and<br />
business start-ups, option and risk appraisals, facility<br />
development strategies, grant applications and programme<br />
management. We offer a personal, bespoke and dedicated<br />
service with close attention to detail and bring enthusiasm<br />
and commitment to delivery on every occasion.<br />
Will To Win<br />
Hyde Park <strong>Tennis</strong> Pavilion, South Carriage<br />
Drive, Hyde Park, London W2 2UH<br />
Phone 07957 110 403<br />
Email steveriley@willtowin.co.uk<br />
Web willtowin.co.uk<br />
Contact Steve Riley<br />
Construction of Public <strong>Tennis</strong> Centres.<br />
Development of Programmes and Community Club Links.<br />
Pro Shop in all Sites<br />
Over 30 Coaches and 50 tennis courts – <strong>UK</strong> leader in Private<br />
Public Facility Management<br />
Product Range: Coaching, Courts, Rackets, Footwear,<br />
Holidays<br />
Services Provided: Facility Development and Management<br />
TrioPlus Ltd<br />
Suite 107, Capital Business Centre,<br />
22 Carlton Road, South Croydon,<br />
Surrey CR2 0BS<br />
Tel: 020 8398 3232<br />
Email: psandilands@trioplusonline.co.uk<br />
Web: www.trioplusonline.co.uk<br />
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<strong>Tennis</strong> Racket Specialists<br />
When two tennis players are otherwise equal, the<br />
winner will be the one playing with the right racket,<br />
suitably strung to take account of his or her individual<br />
characteristics. So to get that winning edge and achieve<br />
your real potential, you will want to take a little time to<br />
consult a qualified expert with up-to-date knowledge.<br />
Looking for the distinctive TRS Certified Stringer<br />
window sticker at your local sports retailer will ensure<br />
you get the best possible advice from a fully accredited<br />
expert. This shows you the individual is endorsed by<br />
ERSA and the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> and is up to speed on all the latest<br />
technologies.<br />
Mark Maslowski,<br />
the ERSA Director,<br />
takes a close look<br />
at a stringers work.<br />
Picture <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong><br />
TRS stands for <strong>Tennis</strong> Racket Specialist, and, rather like<br />
a Corgi plumber, when you find one, you can rest<br />
assured that this person has attended the course and<br />
passed the test to be acknowledged and promoted as a<br />
fully accredited TRS Certified Stringer. In fact, the TRS<br />
scheme provides retailers with suitable skills to enable<br />
them to offer a professional service to consumers<br />
dealing in the purchase and maintenance of tennis<br />
rackets by encompassing current pre-sales expert advice<br />
based on current technologies and relevant post sales<br />
services. The aim is to propagate a universal <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
Racket Specialist scheme throughout the <strong>UK</strong> to bring a<br />
greater degree of knowledge to stringers and help them<br />
keep up-to-date with the latest racket and stringing<br />
technologies.<br />
All for your benefit, the end-user consumer looking for a<br />
sure-bet-spend and winning equipment! TRS Certified<br />
Stringers are becoming the recognised experts in the<br />
field and a real asset to British tennis. Up until now<br />
there has been a myriad of advisors out there, some of<br />
them good and some not so good... It has been a matter<br />
of pot luck as far as the consumer was concerned.<br />
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As more retailers become accredited to the scheme, you<br />
will be able to look on the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> website for your<br />
nearest accredited racket specialist. In the meantime, the<br />
latest list as at May <strong>2009</strong> is printed herewith for your<br />
information.<br />
The scheme itself is administered under the auspices of<br />
the <strong>Tennis</strong> Industry Association <strong>UK</strong> by an independent<br />
working group called the TRS Board representing the<br />
best interests of all relevant parties — including the<br />
manufacturers and the stringing companies. By<br />
combining the expertise of the industry, one credible<br />
system of training and certification for sports shops and<br />
associated teaching professionals is being established<br />
throughout the <strong>UK</strong>. Stringers attend training workshops<br />
and are then tested by Master Racquet Technicians from<br />
the European Racquet Stringers Association, whose<br />
certification system is used to measure standards for<br />
TRS Graduates around the world. It is the stated goal of<br />
the TRS Board that the scheme is developed and<br />
promoted in close co-operation with the Lawn <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
Association, the British <strong>Tennis</strong> Coaches<br />
Association and the Professional <strong>Tennis</strong> Registry <strong>UK</strong>.<br />
A TRS workshop in progress. Picture <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong><br />
The TRS Board<br />
Chairman - Jeremy Holt (Apollo Leisure)<br />
Vice Chairman - Mark Maslowski (ERSA)<br />
Frances Davies (Bow Brand)<br />
Max de Vylder (The Lawn <strong>Tennis</strong> Association)<br />
Robin Ford (W&D Strings)<br />
Mike Lynch (tenniscoach<strong>UK</strong>)<br />
Executive Administrator - Barbara Wancke (<strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong>)
TRS Certified Stringers’ Directory<br />
Directory of TRS Stringers<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Racquet Specialist Scheme is<br />
an education and certification programme<br />
for retailers and associated teaching pros<br />
benefitting the buying public.<br />
TRS Certified Stringers are the recognised<br />
experts in this field and a real asset to British tennis.<br />
Consumers are able to seek out TRS Certified Stringers from<br />
the directory below as well as on the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> website at<br />
www.tiauk.org in the certain knowledge that they will receive<br />
the best available advice and service on their tennis racket<br />
equipment.<br />
Workshops conducted by the ERSA teach the best methods of<br />
modern racket stringing and servicing and participants are<br />
subsequently tested by Master Racquet Technicians using the<br />
ERSA certification system that is the universally accepted<br />
standard around the world.<br />
This results in better advice and service for the consumer and<br />
ensures greater knowledge in tennis equipment and on-going<br />
maintenance costs is available through fully accredited<br />
specialist sports retailers and stringers.<br />
In all, a better deal for the British tennis enthusiast and the<br />
sports retailers.<br />
The directory lists qualified stringers according to the<br />
following criteria:<br />
TRS Master – Master Racquet Technician, the highest<br />
qualification in the field that enables holders of this certificate<br />
to string player rackets on the ATP and WTA Tours, to teach<br />
and to test apprentice stringers.<br />
TRS Certified Stringer – Expert stringers with up-to-date<br />
knowledge on modern methods and technologies<br />
ERSA Stringer – Standard stringers working towards<br />
TRS certification<br />
Apprentice – Learners of the trade working towards<br />
ERSA certification<br />
Alistair Masterton (ERSA Stringer)<br />
55 Townsend Way, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 1TG<br />
Mobile 07903 766 303<br />
Email alastairmasterton@live.co.uk<br />
Pete Butcher (TRS Certified Stringer)<br />
15 The Fairway, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 3DZ<br />
Phone 01923 828 102 / 07860 270 527<br />
Email petebutcher4@googlemail.com<br />
Jonathan Aran<br />
Prorestrings<br />
4 Cotton Meadow, Northampton NN5 5PP<br />
Phone 07752 755 804<br />
Email jonathan@prorestrings.co.uk<br />
Website www.prorestrings.co.uk<br />
Ronnie Bell<br />
Carlisle Squash Shop<br />
14 Simmerson Drive, Carlisle CA1 3HZ<br />
Mauguin Benoit<br />
Court No 1<br />
20 rue Saint-Denis, 95160 MONTMORENCY, France<br />
Phone 00-33 1 39 89 43 38<br />
Mobile 00-33 6 10 49 42 42<br />
Email benoitmauguin@wanadoo.fr<br />
Ian Bicknell<br />
PWP Sportbase - Letchworth <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre<br />
Muddy Lane, Letchworth, Herts SG6 3TB<br />
Email ianbicknell@aol.com<br />
Peter Blance<br />
13 Trenchknowe, Edinburgh, Scotland EH10 7HL<br />
Email peter.blance@blueyonder.co.uk<br />
Stephen Bone<br />
Batchwood <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre<br />
Batchwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 5AX<br />
Len Borrett<br />
9 Moorlands Close, Brockenhurst, Hampshire<br />
SO4 27QS<br />
Phone 01590 623 509<br />
Email lenborrett@googlemail.com<br />
Pippa Britton<br />
Stonehill Road, Ottershaw, Surrey KT6 0EL<br />
Paul Burton<br />
We’ve Got the Guts<br />
Argobd Wood, Clum, Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8NW<br />
Duncan Callan<br />
137 Osbourne Road North, Portswood, Southampton,<br />
Hampshire SO17 2FH<br />
Email duncan@callansports.co.uk<br />
Sam Chan (TRS Master)<br />
10 Hartshill Close, Hillingdon, Middlesex UB10 9LH<br />
Email samchan@protourstringer.co.uk<br />
Denzil Chapman<br />
9 Woodlands Close, Holmer Green, High Wycombe,<br />
Buckinghamshire HP15 8GQ<br />
Email denzilchapman@yahoo.com<br />
Peter Cloud<br />
5 Falkenham Road, Suffolk IP10 0NP<br />
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Len Cooper<br />
Cresent LTC<br />
100 Church Way, Pagham, West Sussex PO21 4QX<br />
Adam Cornick<br />
69 Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 5AB<br />
Email adamgoes@hotmail.com<br />
Roger Dalton (TRS Master)<br />
Benfleet Cottage, Oakshade Road, Oxshott, Surrey KT22 0LF<br />
Phone: 01372 842 285<br />
Mobile: 07775 995 396<br />
Email: rdalton@cwcom.net<br />
Nigel Deane<br />
Deane Sports<br />
Bath Street, Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3AA<br />
Email nigel@deanesports.co.uk<br />
Robert Douglas<br />
77 Camanacho Crescent, An-Aird, Fort William PH33 6XL<br />
Keith England<br />
47 Morley Avenue, Wood Green, London N22 6YL<br />
Email keitheng.nakmen3@talktalk.net<br />
Adam Field<br />
33 Willingdon Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex<br />
BN22 0BT<br />
Email adamstennis@tiscali.co.uk<br />
Michael Fillingham (TRS Certified Stringer)<br />
11A Cockshutt Avenue, Beauchief, Sheffield,<br />
South Yorkshire S8 7DU<br />
Phone: 0114 2748 439 / 07985 374 148<br />
Email: mkf@talktalk.net<br />
Thomas Freeman<br />
22 Beauchamp Road, East Molesey, Surrey<br />
KT8 0PA<br />
Email toftheboff@hotmail.com<br />
Tim Freer<br />
38 The Paddock, Dawlish, Devon EX7 0ET<br />
Email tim.freer@btinternet.com<br />
Arzu Gabb<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Together<br />
Ashmanor School<br />
Manor Road, Tongham, North Guildford GU12 6QH<br />
Email arzugabb@yahoo.com<br />
Viv Ganz<br />
45 Summerland Avenue, Newton, Swansea<br />
SA3 4RX<br />
Dave Gartside<br />
North Wales Restrings<br />
34 Compton Way, Abergele, Conwy, Wales<br />
LL22 7BL<br />
Email david@northwalesrestrings.co.uk<br />
Israel Gefen<br />
Gefen Sports<br />
6 Okehampton Road, Kensal Rise<br />
London NW10 3ED<br />
Email sales@gefensports.co.uk<br />
Rubin Gomez<br />
181 Mayals Road, Swansea SA3 5HE<br />
Karen & Mark Goodman (TRS Certified Stringers)<br />
Phone: 0870 080 2949<br />
Email: info@topspintennis.co.uk<br />
Websites: www.topspintennis.co.uk and<br />
www.tennisstrings.co.uk<br />
Top Spin <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop<br />
Hills Road Sports and <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre<br />
Purbeck Road<br />
Cambridge<br />
CB2 2PF<br />
Top Spin <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop<br />
Cambridge Lawn <strong>Tennis</strong> Club<br />
Wilberforce Road<br />
Cambridge<br />
CB3 0EQ<br />
Top Spin <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop<br />
Huntingdon <strong>Tennis</strong> Club<br />
King George V Playing Fields<br />
St. Peters Road<br />
Huntingdon<br />
Cambs. PE29 7DA<br />
Robert Grainger<br />
28 Robin Close, Woodland Rise, Stowmarket<br />
Suffolk IP14 5NG<br />
Email icklebob@hotmail.com<br />
David Greaves<br />
5 Egdon Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 TAZ<br />
Email dmgreaves@ntlworld.com<br />
Steven Graves<br />
Gravity Stringing<br />
51 Parc Godrevy, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1TY<br />
Phone 07796 413 548<br />
Email steve@gravitystringing.co.uk<br />
Website www.gravitystringing.co.uk<br />
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TRS Certified Stringers’ Directory<br />
John Haggis<br />
5 Hillbury Close, Warlingham, Surrey CR6 9TN<br />
Email john@johnhaggis.com<br />
Website www.johnhaggis.com<br />
David Hall<br />
Racket Stringing<br />
5 Sheriffs Way, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 4ET<br />
Email davidrhall@tiscali.co.uk<br />
Mike Harding (TRS Certified Stringer)<br />
52 Oaklands Avenue, West Wickham, Kent BR4 9LF<br />
Phone 07956 406 699<br />
Email mike@mikeharding.freeserve.co.uk /<br />
mikeharding@fsmail.net<br />
Roger Henry<br />
17 Old Court Manor, Clougmills, Antrim, Northern Ireland<br />
BT44 9LW<br />
Email roger@racketsolutions.com<br />
Charles Hill<br />
36 Norton Road, Bournemouth BH4 2PY<br />
Email CHill@bournemouth.ac.uk<br />
Richard Holmes (TRS Master)<br />
Shirley Houghton (TRS Certified Stringer)<br />
K C Racquets & Fitness<br />
c/o David Lloyd Leisure<br />
Prise Park, Derby, Derbyshsire DE3 0DQ<br />
Phone 01332 205 202<br />
Email carolyn.coxon@ntlworld.com<br />
Tom Hornett<br />
22 Frith Wood Lane, Billericay, Essex CM12 9PJ<br />
Phone 01277 650 580<br />
Email a.hornett@btinternet.com<br />
David Howe<br />
191 Grove Lane, Hale, Cheshire WA15 8LU<br />
Email david.howe24@btinternet.com<br />
Andy Huffer<br />
Racquet Master<br />
38 Market Street, Fordham, Ely, Cambs CB7 5LQ<br />
Email andy.huffer@dial.pipex.com<br />
Mark Hyde<br />
Lisburn Racquet Club<br />
28 Colne Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB18 5QU<br />
Email suemark@hyde570.fsnet.co.uk<br />
Neville Hyde<br />
9 Farndale Crescent, Darlington, Durham DL3 9AP<br />
Phone 07968 300 204<br />
Email nevillehyde@hotmail.com<br />
Ian Hoy<br />
String-Shop.co.uk<br />
189 Hadley Road, Leegomery, Telford TF1 6QF<br />
Email ian@string-shop.co.uk<br />
David Ince<br />
28 Bigwood Avenue, Hove, Sussex BN3 6FQ<br />
Giedrius Kabanuskas<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Together<br />
Ashmanor School<br />
Manor Road, Tongham, North Guildford GU12 6QH<br />
Email info@TENNIStogether.com<br />
Alan Kemp<br />
39 Copperfield Gardens, Brentwood<br />
Essex CM1 44UB<br />
Email lisa_reeves@tiscali.co.uk<br />
Peter La Broy<br />
7 Queen Street, Bude, Cornwall EX23 8AY<br />
Email peterlabroy@aol.com<br />
Steve Landon<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Together<br />
Ashmanor School<br />
Manor Road, Tongham, North Guildford GU12 6QH<br />
Email tennisfreak@oink.co.uk<br />
Mark Lawrence<br />
Wycombe Badminton Centre<br />
Crest Road, High Wycombe, Bucks HP11 1UA<br />
Email Mwl060560@aol.com<br />
Ian Lever<br />
Flat 1, Wentworth, 2 Crichel Mount Road, Poole,<br />
Dorset BH14 8LT<br />
Mark Lever<br />
Racqueteers<br />
Flat 1, Wentworth 2, Crichel Mount Road, Poole,<br />
Dorset BH14 8LT<br />
Email racqueteers@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Stewart Lister<br />
Coach<br />
Basement Flat, 164 Upper Lewes Road, Brighton, Sussex BN2<br />
3FB<br />
Phone 01273 248 958<br />
Email stewartlister@hotmail.co.uk<br />
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John Little<br />
Rapid Racquet Restrings<br />
18 Leominster Road, Sunderland<br />
Tyne-&-Wear SR2 9HG<br />
Email pauline.little4@ntlworld.com<br />
Timothy Lockett<br />
Total Performance Racquets<br />
47 Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent<br />
Staffordshire ST3 1NY<br />
Alistair Love<br />
170 Chislehurst Road, Petts Wood, Kent BR6 0OT<br />
Email alistairtennis@btinternet.com<br />
Michael Lunt<br />
39 Swanpool Road, Aughton, Ormskirk<br />
Lancashire L39 5AY<br />
Email michaellunt3@hotmail.com<br />
Lisa Lyddon<br />
Corfe Lodge Road, Broadstone, Dorset BH18 9NF<br />
Email lisalyddon@onetel.com<br />
Paul Manning<br />
Serious about Sport<br />
Mayfield, The Street, Preston St Mary<br />
Suffolk CO10 9NE<br />
Penny Marchant<br />
Marchmend, 138 Sutton Park Road, Kidderminster,<br />
Worcestershire DY11 6JQ<br />
Email marchy@blueyonder.co.uk<br />
Suzie Maynard-Mould (TRS Certified Stringer)<br />
Priory Sports<br />
The Edgbaston Priory Club<br />
Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2UZ<br />
Phone: 0121 440 8752<br />
Mobile: 07957 305 180<br />
Nick McCollin<br />
17 St Bartholomews, Monkston<br />
Milton Keynes MK10 9FJ<br />
Email nickmccollin@hotmail.com<br />
Rab McGill<br />
9 Craigcrook Park, Edinburgh, Scotland EH4 3PL<br />
Email rab@rabjen.com<br />
Robert Metcalf<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Together<br />
Ashmanor School<br />
Manor Road, Tongham, North Guildford GU12 6QH<br />
Email info@TENNIStogether.com<br />
Nicholas Morris (ERSA Stringer)<br />
14 Langley Road, Merry Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands<br />
WV3 7LM<br />
Phone 01902 764 617<br />
Mobile 07811 119 608<br />
Email nicko212@hotmail.com<br />
Maurice Mosdell<br />
20 Godiva Crescent, Bourne PE10 9QU<br />
Email MEMosdell@aol.com<br />
W D J Mould<br />
Priory Sports<br />
Sir Harry’s Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2UL<br />
Graham Moyle<br />
75 Baron Court, Werrington, Peterborough PE4 7ZF<br />
Email graham.moyle1@btinternet.com<br />
David Munt (TRS Master)<br />
46 Heathfield, Loddon Vale, Basingstoke, Hants RG22 4PA<br />
Phone 07841 532 878<br />
Email: david@racquets-mate.co.uk<br />
Website: www.racquets-mate.co.uk<br />
Damian Neiras<br />
174 Clonemore Street, Southfields<br />
London SW18 5HB<br />
Email damianneiras@hotmail.com<br />
Paul Newman<br />
32 Vernier Crescent, Medbourne<br />
Milton Keynes MK5 6FD<br />
Email paul.newman72@btopenworld.com<br />
Ben Page (TRS Certified Stringer)<br />
47 College Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 8SD<br />
Phone 01895 675 876 / 07515 334 856<br />
Email benpage@wintennis.com<br />
Stan Parry<br />
4 Harewood Gardens, Croydon, Surrey CR2 9BG<br />
Email scmparry@blueyonder.co.uk<br />
Pritesh Pattni<br />
Racketeers<br />
136 Townley Gardens, Aston, Birmingham B6 6LR<br />
Email priteshp1@btinternet.com<br />
Jamie Pethick (TRS Certified Stringer)<br />
218 Hurst Road, Sidcup, Kent DA15 9AN<br />
Phone: 07745 191 438<br />
Email: bathracketsolutions@hotmail.com or<br />
jamie.pethick@btinternet.com<br />
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TRS Certified Stringers’ Directory<br />
Liam Phillips (apprentice)<br />
Bradfield College<br />
48 Southend Road, Southend Bradfield, Reading, Berkshire RG7<br />
Phone 0282 440 7828 / 07824 467 228<br />
Email liam-phillips@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Gabor Tibor Po<br />
3300 EGER, Mikes Kelemen uit 44, EGER, Hungary<br />
Phone 00-3670 944 5228<br />
Email pos.gabor@chello.hu<br />
Barrie Poole<br />
String-A-Long<br />
13 Gigmill Way, Norton, Stourbridge<br />
West Midlands DY8 3HN<br />
Ed Pooley<br />
All Strung Up<br />
11 Belmont Close, Dibden Purlieu<br />
Southampton SO45 4NL<br />
Email edd.pooley@talktalk.net<br />
Gareth Richman<br />
88 Connell Crescent, Ealing, London W5 3BL<br />
Email cngstrings@mail.com<br />
Geraint Richards<br />
28 Clos Nant Ddu, Pontprennau, Cardiff CF23 8LF<br />
Email gjr861966@aol.com<br />
Chuck Ridyard (TRS Certified Stringer)<br />
Private Stringing Service<br />
Woodcote, Orchard Lane, Ashford, Kent TN25 4DX<br />
Phone 07713 502 652<br />
Email chuckwrsl@aol.com<br />
Simon Robbins<br />
String-A-Long<br />
13 Gigmill Way, Norton, Stourbridge<br />
West Midlands DY8 3HN<br />
Email simon_robbins100@hotmail.com<br />
Evelyn Roberts<br />
82 Palmiera Road, Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 4UX<br />
Email a1racquets@tiscali.co.uk<br />
Charlie Salter<br />
V-<strong>Tennis</strong> Virgin Active<br />
36 Bromyard Avenue, Acton, London W3 7AU<br />
Justin Sandever<br />
Racqueteers<br />
Flat 3, 11 McKinley Road, Bournemouth<br />
Dorset BH4 8AG<br />
Email justinsandever@hotmail.com<br />
Chris Sanlon (TRS Certified Stringer)<br />
62 Montgomery Chase, Belfast BT6 9GQ<br />
Phone 07751 469 765<br />
Email chris@boatclubtennisacademy.com<br />
Website www.cjstennis.com<br />
Voytek Sarama<br />
2 Dunlin Rise, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7DX<br />
Phone 01483 536 998<br />
Email vstennis@ntlworld.com<br />
Richard Seymour<br />
7 Woodcote Park Road, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7EY<br />
Email seymoursports@btconnect.com<br />
Mohammed Shafiq (ERSA Stringer)<br />
Racket Sports<br />
77 Harehills Road, Leeds, Yorkshire LS8 5HS<br />
Phone / Fax 0113 235 0811<br />
Email racketsports786@hotmail.com<br />
Rajesh Sharma<br />
49 Woodhill Crescent, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 0LU<br />
Email rajeshsharma@onetel.com<br />
Carolyn Simons-Coxon<br />
K C Racquets and Fitness<br />
C/O David Lloyd Leisure<br />
98 Broadway, Pride Park Way, Off Riverside Road, Derby,<br />
Derbyshire DE22 1BP<br />
Phone: 01332 205 202<br />
Fax: 01332 205 033<br />
E-mail: carolsimons@aol.com<br />
Richard Sinton<br />
10 St James Avenue, Gawsworth, Macclesfield, Cheshire<br />
SK11 9RY<br />
Email r.sinton@talktalk.net<br />
Paul Skipp<br />
20 Wentworth Drive, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 9PR<br />
Email paulskipp@theracketstringer.co.uk<br />
David Smith<br />
DA Sports Ltd<br />
50 Springfield Close, Ongar, Essex CM5 0BB<br />
Email dasports@hotmail.com<br />
Marc Smith (TRS Master)<br />
Marc’s Racket Service<br />
8 Marguerite Grove, Lenzie, Glasgow G66 4HD<br />
Phone 0141776-6519<br />
Email marcsracket@tiscali.co.uk<br />
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Paul Smith<br />
Paul Smith Stringing Services<br />
4 Whipton Village Road, Whipton, Exeter EX4 8AR<br />
John E South<br />
1 Bramshaw Rise, New Malden, Surrey KT3 5JT<br />
Email jesouth@blueyonder.co.uk<br />
Brian Snapes<br />
17 Albany Park Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5SW<br />
Email snapes@blueyonder.co.uk<br />
Roger Staple (TRS Certified Stringer)<br />
R S Racquet Stringing<br />
63 Holt Wood Avenue, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7QQ<br />
Phone: 01622 718 235<br />
Mobile: 07941 430 020<br />
E-mail: roger.staple@softpres.org<br />
Avril Steele<br />
Dale Sport Ltd<br />
19 North End, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1AF<br />
Email info@dale-sport.co.uk<br />
Dave Stepney<br />
Manor Cottage, The Manor Prep School, Abingdon, Oxon<br />
OX13 6NL<br />
Email dave.stepney@virgin.net<br />
Trevor Sturrock<br />
The Cottage, Church Road, Wareham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk<br />
PE33 9AP<br />
Jeremy Taylor<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Coach, Bradfield College<br />
5 Lucas Close, Yately, Hants GU46 6JD<br />
Phone 0118 644 600 / 01252 640 059<br />
Email keith_pop@hotmail.com<br />
John Trickey<br />
11 Cramer Street, Stafford ST17 4BX<br />
Email stafford.schooloftennis@ntlworld.com<br />
Colin Triplow<br />
73 Caling Croft, New Ash Green, Kent DA3 8PY<br />
Phone 01474 873 160<br />
Email colin@colinthestringer.com<br />
Dawn R Vaughan<br />
Fir Tree Cottage, Tilford Street, Tilford, Surrey GU10 2BN<br />
Email dawnyvaughan@aol.com<br />
David Wallis<br />
Marlet House, Back Lane, Ampleforth, York YO62 4DE<br />
Jim Warner (TRS Certified Stringer)<br />
Clubshop<br />
David Lloyd Leisure<br />
27 Scott Drive, Newport Pagnell, Bucks MK16 8PW<br />
Phone 01908 618 377<br />
Charmaire Webb<br />
Flat 7, Seaview Court, Poole, Hampshire PO12 2UD<br />
Pete Wilcox<br />
Thorfinns, Rackenford, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8ER<br />
Email petewill31@hotmail.com<br />
Tim Willis<br />
Southwest Restrings<br />
27 Bunting Close, Newton Abbott, Devon TQ12 6BU<br />
Email tim.willis27@virgin.net<br />
Darren Withey<br />
Titan Sports Ltd<br />
The Nook, 101 Chalkshire Road, Butlers Cross,<br />
Buckinghamshire HP17 0TJ<br />
Email darren.squash@btopenworld.com<br />
Gemma Wiltshire<br />
21 Lawdy Link, Upper Hale, Farnham<br />
Surrey GU9 0BS<br />
Email headgem@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Lee Wolvey<br />
5 Ellington Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4EZ<br />
Email lee.wolvey@virgin.net<br />
Ian Wood (TRS Certified Stringer)<br />
The Northumberland Club<br />
North Jesmond Avenue, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne<br />
& Wear N62 3JU<br />
Phone: 0191 281 2701<br />
Fax: 0191 281 2701<br />
Mobile: 07931 543 777<br />
E-mail: sales@ianwoodsports.com<br />
Geoff Woodcock<br />
The Racket Shop<br />
248C Shinfield Road, Reading RG2 8EY<br />
Email geoff@racketshop.co.uk<br />
Alison Woods<br />
36 Belfast Road, Lisburn, BT27 4AS<br />
Email alisonwoods@amserve.com<br />
Errol Zafer<br />
184 Park Road, Crouch End, London N8 8JT<br />
Email ZAFERVICT@aol.com<br />
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History<br />
Following on from our Sport of <strong>Tennis</strong> feature, it<br />
seems only natural to touch on the historical aspect<br />
of the game, which is a fascinating subject and one<br />
which can turn individuals into collectors of<br />
memorabilia, books, programmes etc.<br />
The best place to see for yourself how the sport has<br />
actually evolved through the ages and how it has been<br />
affected by the changing cultures and eras from<br />
Victorian to Open, is the Wimbledon Museum which is<br />
open throughout the year. It is based at the All<br />
England Club and provides a unique insight into the<br />
legendary players and artefacts plus inter-actives,<br />
films and an amazing 200 degree Cinema taking a 3-D<br />
look at the Science of <strong>Tennis</strong> and John McEnroe’s<br />
‘ghost’ taking you round the old dressing room. The<br />
Museum is the recipient of a Special Commendation in<br />
the European Museum of the Year 2008, and a winner<br />
of the Gold Award as Best Tourism Experience in<br />
London in the Visit to London Awards for 2007 with an<br />
additional Bronze Award in the Accessibility category.<br />
The more serious fans, or collectors, attend auctions<br />
at Sotheby’s and Christie’s and scour the various boot<br />
sales and antique shops for the gems which can be<br />
found amongst the articles on display.<br />
The Silver <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
Collection Davis Cup<br />
display at the NIA<br />
which was a highlight<br />
at the Davis Cup tie<br />
against Sweden in<br />
2002.<br />
From time to time, special exhibitions are held at<br />
events like Devonshire Park and Davis Cup ties, one of<br />
the more interesting being the one arranged by The<br />
Silver <strong>Tennis</strong> Collection for a Davis Cup tie at the NIA<br />
featuring pictures, medals and cups of early players.<br />
In contrast the <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery Wimbledon put on an<br />
excellent show of photographs by Michael Cole of<br />
women players through the ages. Entitled ‘Supergirls’<br />
it attracted a lot of attention last year at Devonshire<br />
Park during the Ladies’ International.<br />
Devonshire Park visitors view the Supergirls exhibition<br />
last year at Eastbourne. Picture <strong>Tennis</strong> Gallery<br />
Wimbledon.<br />
Men’s memorabilia at the Wimbledon Museum.<br />
Picture Wimbledon Museum<br />
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<strong>Tennis</strong> Charities<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Foundation is the largest tennis charity in<br />
the <strong>UK</strong>. Its “One Game All” philosophy is to encourage<br />
more people of all ages and abilties to play and enjoy<br />
tennis.<br />
In particular the Foundation wants to improve tennis<br />
delivery in all Local Authority facilities; that includes<br />
Parks, Schools and municipal facilities. The<br />
Foundation’s long term strategy will introduce millions<br />
of new players to the game, and allow them to play and<br />
enjoy tennis on a regular basis.<br />
The Foundation works alongside the The Lawn <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
Association and is based at the National <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre.<br />
Contact details:<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> Foundation, The National <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre,<br />
100 Priory Lane, Roehampton, London SW15 5JQ<br />
Charity No. 298175<br />
Email: info@tennisfoundation.org.uk<br />
www.tennisfoundation.org.uk<br />
As part of the Foundation’s<br />
commitment to make tennis<br />
accessible to everyone, the Dan<br />
Maskell <strong>Tennis</strong> Trust was set<br />
up over 10 years ago specifically<br />
to raise funds for people with<br />
disabilities in 3 main areas –<br />
wheelchair, deaf and learning<br />
disabilities. The Trust’s role is<br />
threefold:-<br />
a) To be a charitable provider of tennis wheelchairs<br />
where individuals, clubs and centres running disability<br />
programmes may apply for assistance with funding<br />
b) To be a provider of equipment/coaching bags<br />
whereby coaches, clubs, special schools, disability<br />
groups and associations may apply for a kit bag of<br />
tennis equipment and coaching aids<br />
c) To be the grant aiding body to assist disability<br />
groups, associations, club programmes and individuals<br />
for any disability.<br />
The Trust aims to raise a minimum of £50K each year to<br />
spend on grant aid in these three categories.<br />
Contact details:<br />
The Dan Maskell <strong>Tennis</strong> Trust, c/o The <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
Foundation, as above<br />
Email: dmtt@tennisfoundation.org.uk<br />
www.danmaskelltennistrust.org.uk<br />
Also working with the <strong>Tennis</strong> Foundation is the “Give it<br />
Your Max” <strong>Tennis</strong> Initiative (GIYM) formed after the<br />
death of young tennis player Max Stotesbury. GIYM<br />
supports the Wimbledon Junior <strong>Tennis</strong> Initiative, the<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> Foundation and The Dan Maskell <strong>Tennis</strong> Trust.<br />
Contact details:<br />
Michael or Tara Stotesbury<br />
5 Lancaster Gardens, Wimbledon SW19 5DG<br />
Tel: 020 8946 4459 Fax: 020 8947 7512<br />
www.giveityourmax.org<br />
Other organizations include:<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> for Free whose mission statement is to<br />
increase participation in tennis nationwide for all ages<br />
regardless of ability, background, race and financial<br />
circumstance. The organisation aims to make more use<br />
of public courts.<br />
Contact details:<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> for Free, 55 Thornhill Square, London N1 1BE<br />
Tel: 0870 011 3733<br />
www.tennisforfree.com<br />
Kids at Heart - Tim Henman, the former British No. 1<br />
and World No. 4 formed his own charity through The<br />
Tim Henman Charitable Foundation.<br />
Contact details:<br />
c/o IMG, Pier House,<br />
Strand on the Green,<br />
Chiswick, London W4 3NN<br />
Former British No1, Tim<br />
Henman waves goodbye as<br />
he leaves Centre Court on his<br />
retirement.<br />
Picture David Musgrove.<br />
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Useful Addresses<br />
ATP Europe<br />
Monte Carlo Sun,<br />
74 Boulevard d’Italie,<br />
98000 Monaco<br />
Tel 3777 97 97 04 04<br />
ATP London<br />
Palliser House,<br />
Palliser Road, London W14 9EN<br />
Tel 020 7381 7890<br />
Fax 020 7381 7895<br />
BTCA<br />
tenniscoachuk<br />
Wolverhampton LTC<br />
Neville Lodge<br />
Newbridge Crescent<br />
Wolverhampton<br />
Tel 01902 0758500<br />
Fax 01902 744435<br />
CCPR<br />
Burwood House,<br />
14-16 Caxton Street, London SW1H 0QT<br />
Tel 020 7976 3900<br />
Fax 020 7976 3901<br />
LONDON ORGANISING COMMITTEE<br />
OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES<br />
London 2012<br />
Olympic Delivery Authority<br />
One Churchill Place,<br />
Canary Wharf, London E14 5LN<br />
Tel 020 3201 2000<br />
Web www.london2012.com<br />
SPORT ENGLAND<br />
3rd Floor Victoria House<br />
Bloomsbury Square, London WC1B 4SE<br />
Tel 020 7273 1551<br />
Fax 020 7383 5740<br />
Email info@sportengland.org<br />
THE ALL ENGLAND LAWN TENNIS & CROQUET CLUB<br />
Church Road, Wimbledon,<br />
London SW19 5AE<br />
Tel: 020 8946 9122<br />
or 020 8944 1066<br />
TENNIS EUROPE<br />
Saltisbergerstrasse, 6,<br />
CH-4059, Basle, Switzerland<br />
TENNIS IRELAND<br />
Argyle Square, Donnybrook,<br />
Dublin 4<br />
Tel 00 353 1 6681841<br />
Fax 00 353 1 6683411<br />
THE FEDERATION OF SPORTS AND PLAY<br />
ASSOCIATIONS<br />
Federation House, Stoneleigh Park,<br />
Warwickshire, CV8 2RF<br />
Tel 02476 414999<br />
Fax 02476 414990<br />
Email admin@sportsandplay.com<br />
THE INTERNATIONAL TENNIS FEDERATION<br />
Bank Lane, Roehampton London SW15 5XZ<br />
Tel: 020 8878 6464<br />
THE LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION<br />
The National <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre<br />
100 Priory Lane,<br />
Roehampton, London SW15 5JQ<br />
Tel 0845 310 1530<br />
THE SCOTTISH LTA<br />
Craiglockhart <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre,<br />
177 Colinton Road,<br />
Edinburgh EH 14 1BZ<br />
Tel 0131 444 1984<br />
Fax 0131 4441973<br />
THE SPORTS AND PLAY CONSTRUCTION<br />
ASSOCIATION<br />
Federation House<br />
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2RF<br />
Tel 024 7641 6316<br />
Fax 024 7641 4773<br />
E-mail info@sapca.org.uk<br />
THE TENNIS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION <strong>UK</strong> LTD<br />
48 Braeside, Beckenham, Kent BR3 1SU<br />
Tel 020 8249 3366<br />
Fax 020 8249 5669<br />
THE WELSH LTA<br />
Welsh National <strong>Tennis</strong> Centre,<br />
Ocean Way, Ocean Park,<br />
Cardiff CF24 5HF<br />
Tel: 029 2046 3335<br />
Fax: 029 2048 3337<br />
WIMBLEDON MUSEUM<br />
C/O AELTC<br />
Tel: 020 8946 6131<br />
WTA TOUR<br />
European Headquarters<br />
Palliser House,<br />
Palliser Road, London W14 9EB<br />
Tel 020 7386 4100<br />
Fax 020 7386 4102<br />
WTA (Europe)<br />
Bank Lane, Roehampton, London SW15 5XZ<br />
Tel: 020 8392 4760,<br />
Fax 020 8392 4765<br />
Tel: 01730893811,<br />
Fax 01730 893799<br />
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<strong>Tennis</strong> Trade Membership<br />
If tennis is your business, membership of the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> is essential<br />
Membership is open to specialist manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, trading<br />
companies, businesses and other interested parties with an active business interest in tennis.<br />
Individual TRS Certified Stringers are becoming the acknowledged experts in the field of<br />
racquet technology and a real asset to British tennis.<br />
By joining the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong>, your business will:<br />
• Appear in future editions of The <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong><br />
• Appear in the Member Directory on the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> website, visited by over 75,000 people a year<br />
• Receive concessionary rates at home Davis Cup ties and other professional tournaments<br />
• Gain access to The <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop through which to sell products at events<br />
• Gain access to The Info Zone through which to disseminate information at events<br />
• Receive a Wimbledon photo ID ground pass for access throughout The Championships<br />
Company Memberships:<br />
□ Partner Member [tennis turnover + £500,000] @ £1,500<br />
□ Tier I Member [tennis turnover + £200,000] @ £650<br />
□ Tier II Member [tennis turnover - £200,000] @ £350<br />
□ Second Brand @ £350<br />
□ Overseas Trade Member @ £675 / ?750 / US $ 1,000<br />
Individual Memberships:<br />
□ Associate Member (non-voting) @ £150<br />
□ TRS Certified Stringer @ £75<br />
□ TRS Non-voting Member @ £30<br />
Name ______________________________________<br />
Position ______________________________________<br />
Company ______________________________________<br />
Address ______________________________________<br />
______________________________________<br />
______________________________________<br />
Postcode ______________________________________<br />
Phone ______________________________________<br />
Mobile ______________________________________<br />
Email ______________________________________<br />
Website ______________________________________<br />
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Method of Payment<br />
• Cheque □<br />
• Invoice □<br />
Credit Card<br />
• Visa □<br />
• Mastercard □<br />
• Maestro □<br />
• American Express □<br />
Credit Card No.<br />
Expiry Date<br />
Signature<br />
CSC<br />
I wish to apply for membership of the<br />
<strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> as indicated above and agree to<br />
abide by the Constitution and Rules of<br />
the association.<br />
Signed<br />
Date
<strong>Tennis</strong> Trade Membership<br />
If tennis is your business, membership of the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> is essential<br />
Membership is open to specialist manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, trading<br />
companies, businesses and other interested parties with an active business interest in tennis.<br />
Individual TRS Certified Stringers are becoming the acknowledged experts in the field of<br />
racquet technology and a real asset to British tennis.<br />
By joining the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong>, your business will:<br />
• Appear in future editions of The <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Book</strong><br />
• Appear in the Member Directory on the <strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> website, visited by over 75,000 people a year<br />
• Receive concessionary rates at home Davis Cup ties and other professional tournaments<br />
• Gain access to The <strong>Tennis</strong> Shop through which to sell products at events<br />
• Gain access to The Info Zone through which to disseminate information at events<br />
• Receive a Wimbledon photo ID ground pass for access throughout The Championships<br />
Company Memberships:<br />
□ Partner Member [tennis turnover + £500,000] @ £1,500<br />
□ Tier I Member [tennis turnover + £200,000] @ £650<br />
□ Tier II Member [tennis turnover - £200,000] @ £350<br />
□ Second Brand @ £350<br />
□ Overseas Trade Member @ £675 / ?750 / US $ 1,000<br />
Individual Memberships:<br />
□ Associate Member (non-voting) @ £150<br />
□ TRS Certified Stringer @ £75<br />
□ TRS Non-voting Member @ £30<br />
Name ______________________________________<br />
Position ______________________________________<br />
Company ______________________________________<br />
Address ______________________________________<br />
______________________________________<br />
______________________________________<br />
Postcode ______________________________________<br />
Phone ______________________________________<br />
Mobile ______________________________________<br />
Email ______________________________________<br />
Website ______________________________________<br />
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Method of Payment<br />
• Cheque □<br />
• Invoice □<br />
Credit Card<br />
• Visa □<br />
• Mastercard □<br />
• Maestro □<br />
• American Express □<br />
Credit Card No.<br />
Expiry Date<br />
Signature<br />
CSC<br />
I wish to apply for membership of the<br />
<strong>TIA</strong> <strong>UK</strong> as indicated above and agree to<br />
abide by the Constitution and Rules of<br />
the association.<br />
Signed<br />
Date