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EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK the championships Wimbledon | 2014 Centre Court skyview suites | Monday 23 June – Sunday 6 July
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Welcome to Wimbledon ! CONTENTS
This publication has been designed to give you a 2 Welcome & Contents
general guide to The Championships, Wimbledon.
3 Package Details
The Centre Court Skyview Suites guarantee a day
4 Itinerary
of uninterrupted action combined with the ultimate
Wimbledon hospitality experience. The suites offer 5 Schedule of Play
stunning panoramic views across London which
can be enjoyed from the intimacy of your own 6 Menu
private balcony. Centre Court offers all of its guests
7 Travel Information
optimum comfort with wider padded seating and the
retractable roof means fewer interruptions allowing 8 Centre Court Seating Plan
play rain or shine.
9 Wimbledon 2013 Facts
We hope that you find the information in this event
guide useful in answering any of the questions you or 10 Wet Weather Policy
your guests may have.
11 Frequently Asked Questions
Individual documentation will be with you
approximately two weeks before the event. 12 Contact details
We look forward to greeting you at The
Championships, Wimbledon this summer and
helping to make your Wimbledon experience a truly
memorable one.
Best wishes
Andy Vinsen
Commerical Director
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PACKAGE DETAILS
For ease of reference, your package includes the following items: Inclusive Food and Drink
Vintage champagne and canapé reception
Centre Court tickets in a prime location
Complimentary bar including pink champagne
Luxury chauffeur car service all day, max 6 guests per car
and one per suite (for journeys within the M25) Fine wines from our extensive cellar
Car parking (one pass between 4 guests) 4-course à la carte menu
Personal usher service to your seats Traditional Wimbledon afternoon tea with
strawberries and cream
A butler and experienced waiting and hostess staff
Spacious private balcony, elevating you above the crowds Each of your Guests will Recieve
Air-conditioning within the suite for comfort Commemorative VIP pass and event documentation
Eye-catching floral displays Souvenir programme
Sunscreen for guests Premium gift
Plasma televisions to follow the day’s play
Internal branding and signage opportunities
A premium gift for all guests
*If you would like a chauffeur car service for the day, a car
parking pass will be given to the chauffeur.
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ITINERARY
MONDAY 23 JUNE - FRIDAY 4 JULY FINALS - SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6 JULY
10.30am Make your way via Gate 4 or 5 to Centre Court 10.30am Make your way via Gate 4 or 5 to Centre Court
Take the South East lift to the fourth floor, Take the South East lift to the fourth floor,
Centre Court Skyview Suites reception Centre Court Skyview Suites reception
11.00am Vintage champagne reception accompanied by 11.00am Vintage champagne reception accompanied by
canapés canapés
11.30am – A 4-course à la carte lunch will be served with 11.30am – A 4-course à la carte lunch will be served with
onwards specially selected wines and a choice of liqueurs onwards specially selected wines and a choice of liqueurs
Your match ticket will be issued during lunch Your match ticket will be issued during lunch
1.00pm Play begins on Centre Court* 2.00pm Play begins on Centre Court*
4.00pm - Traditional afternoon tea is served 4.00pm - Traditional afternoon tea is served
6.00pm 6.00pm
All timings are approximate and subject to change.
Please note entry to the Club grounds is not permitted without a valid ground pass.
The bar will close half an hour after the end of play on Centre Court or 9pm, whichever is earlier.
*Check press for details - subject to change
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provisional schedule of play
Provisional schedule of play
Monday 23 June Men’s Singles Champion opens play on Centre Court*
Tuesday 24 June Ladies’ Singles Champion opens play on Centre Court*
Wednesday 25 June
Thursday 26 June
Men’s Singles, Ladies’ Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies’ Doubles and Mixed
Friday 27 June
Doubles play*
Saturday 28 June
Monday 30 June
Ladies’ Singles Quarter-finals, Ladies’ Doubles Quarter-finals, Men’s Doubles
Tuesday 1 July
Quarter-finals*
Wednesday 2 July Men’s Singles Quarter-finals, Ladies’ Doubles Semi-finals*
Thursday 3 July Ladies’ Singles Semi-finals, Men’s Doubles Semi-finals
Men’s Singles Semi-finals, Men’s Doubles Semi-finals and Mixed Doubles
Friday 4 July
Quarter-finals*
Saturday 5 July Ladies’ Singles Final, Men’s Doubles Final and Ladies’ Doubles Final*
Sunday 6 July Men’s Singles Final and Mixed Doubles Final*
*Please note that all play listed above is provisional, and the progress of play is dependent on weather, injury etc, therefore is subject to change. Tickets, including those
for the final Sunday, are only valid for the date and court shown. They are non-transferable and not valid for any other day or court, for any reason whatsoever. N.B.
Wheelchair access is not permitted with a reserved ticket, please contact your account manager for further details.
Information in this fact sheet is correct at the time of going to press however package, price and content are subject to change. (E&OE)
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2013 MENU
Executive chef Gary Parsons is
responsible for designing and Starters Pan-fried Seabass
delivering the menu for the Centre Chive butter, leeks & a potato & leek sauce
Court Skyview Suites and we
are proud that Gary will be at Honey Glazed Smoked Gressingham Duck
the helm again in 2014, creating
Bitter leaf salad & pomegranate & toasted pine nuts
some stunning dishes for a unique
hospitality experience. Parmesan Crumbed Asparagus (V)
Please note this is the menu served Truffle dressing & deep fried eggs
in The Centre Court Skyview Suites
at The Championships, Wimbledon
2013 and the 2014 menu will be
confirmed in Spring 2014. Gin & Tonic Sorbet
Main Courses Pan Fried Fillet of Beef with a Mustard & Herb Glaze
Shallot & potato pureé, thyme roasted & fried shallots & buttered baby carrots
Baked Cod with Mussels
Leek, pearl potatoes, smoked pancetta & wilted spinach in a cider cream sauce
Ricotta Cannelloni with Crispy Shiitake Mushrooms
& Wilted Spinach (V)
Soy brown butter sauce
Fruits de Mer
Lobster, Oysters, King Prawn, Crab salad, Crayfish cocktail & Langoustine
Desserts Lemon & Ginger Cheesecake
Lemongrass syrup
Apple Tart
Vanilla ice cream
Hazelnut & Chocolate Praline
Brandy snap & chocolate mousse
Selection of British Cheeses
Oxford Isis, Isle of Mull Mature Cheddar, Farleigh Wallop, Dunsyre Blue,
Smashed apple chutney & cheese biscuits
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
With any event, the build up of traffic around the venue can be quite heavy so please allow plenty of time for travel.
The Skyview Suites are situated within the Centre Court of The AELTC, the entrance to which is through Gate 4 or 5 on Church Road.
Car parking is very limited on the day of the event. If you have been sent a car parking pass in the post, follow the information (on the front) to
direct you to the appropriate car park.
Trains There is a shuttle bus that runs to The Gatsby Useful Travel Information
Club (opposite Gate 5) from Southfields Transport for London
There is a frequent service between Waterloo underground station. If anyone would like
and Wimbledon during The Championships. to take a stroll to the Centre Court Skyview The Transport for London website can help
Travel time between the two is approximately Suites it is around a fifteen-minute walk. you with connections to and from Wimbledon;
12 minutes. www.tfl.gov.uk
Taxis
Underground Centre Court Skyview Suites
The nearest taxi ranks are located outside
Gate 5
the main gate of The AELTC and Southfields
The nearest underground station is Southfields The AELTC
Station.
on the District Line. For various connections Church Road
please consult an underground map. Wimbledon
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Seating plan - centre court
Keith Prowse has a wide range of tickets allocated around Centre Court and the plan below details where
these seats are located. Whilst we endeavour to take all requests into consideration, we cannot guarantee
your seating requests will be fulfilled.
C E N T R E C O U R T
ALLOCATED SEATING
SKYVIEW SUITES
NORTHWEST HALL NORTH HALL NORTHEAST HALL
LEVEL 1 GANGWAYS 104—106 LEVEL 1 GANGWAYS 107—109 LEVEL 1 GANGWAYS 110—113
LEVEL 2 GANGWAYS 204—205 LEVEL 2 GANGWAYS 206—207 LEVEL 2 GANGWAYS 208—209
LEVEL 3 GANGWAYS 306—309 LEVEL 3 GANGWAYS 310—314
510 511
509 512
Outside staircase for
LEVEL 5 508 309 310 513
GANGWAYS 505—510 308 311 514
(lift available) 507
206 207
506 307 205 208 312 515
106 108 110 516 Outside staircase for
505 107 109 313 517 LEVEL 5
GANGWAYS 511—514
306 204 105 111 209 518 (lift available)
504
104 112 314
503 519
103 113
305 520 Outside staircase for
502 521 LEVEL 5
203 102 114 210 315
GANGWAYS 515—523
304 522 (lift available)
501 101 115
523
Outside staircase for 303 202 Royal 316
211
LEVEL 5 201 Box 212
GANGWAYS 501—504
302 317
301 318
SOUTHWEST HALL SOUTHEAST HALL
LEVEL 1 GANGWAYS 101—103 LEVEL 1 GANGWAYS 114—115
LEVEL 2 GANGWAYS 202—203 LEVEL 2 GANGWAYS 210—212
LEVEL 3 GANGWAYS 301—305 CENTRE COURT LEVEL 3 GANGWAYS 315—318EVENT GUIDE &
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2013 FACTS
Key match statistics: Key match statistics:
2013 Men’s Champion: Andy Murray (GBR) 2013 Women’s Champion: Marion Bartoli (FRA)
2013 Runner Up: Novak Djokovic (SRB) 2013 Runner Up: Sabine Lisicki (GER)
Match result: 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 Match result: 6-1, 6-4
Time taken: 3hrs 15mins Time taken: 2hrs 24mins
Prize Money: £1.6 Million Prize Money: £1.6 Million
Fastest Serve in 2013 Strawberries & Cream
Men: Jerzy Janowicz - 143 mph Last year, 28,000 kilograms of strawberries were delivered to
the All England Lawn Tennis Club. When laid end-to-end, these
Women: Serena Williams - 123 mph berries would stretch 37 miles (for example from Wimbledon to
Attendance in 2013 Reading). A slippery slope when you include 7,000 litres of fresh
cream racked up each fortnight.
Wimbledon 2013 was the 127th staging of The
Championships at The AELTC since the first tournament in String Theory
1877. At least 40 miles worth of string are fitted to rackets over a
The total attendance figure for the 13 days of The fortnight at Wimbledon. Thats just under six laps of the Centre
Championships was 486,898. Court.EVENT GUIDE &
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WIMBLEDON WET WEATHER POLICY
Details of the Raincheck policy introduced in 2001 are as follows The Referee’s decision on how much play has been achieved
and apply to all 13 scheduled days of The Championships, including will be final
the final Sunday. Only the original purchasers are eligible for refunds under this
You will be able to claim the following if applicable: policy
Refunds will be paid automatically; please do not contact the
If there is less than one hour’s play because of rain on the court, AELTC
the original purchasers of the tickets for that court, on that day Separate terms and conditions apply:
will be refunded with the face value of those tickets a) to Debenture Holders as notified by The All England Lawn
If there is more than one hour’s play, but less than two hours’ Tennis Ground plc.
play, refunds will be limited to half the face value on the ticket b) to any extra days of play.
Subject to change by The All England Lawn Tennis Club (“AELTC”).
wimbledon ticket usage policy
You must ensure that packages (whatever type of ticket is included) are not sold where you know (or ought reasonably to have known)
that such packages would be for use in connection with the promotion of products. This restriction must, in any event, be highlighted to
every customer of yours prior to purchase.
You must also ensure that packages (whatever type of ticket is included) are not sold to persons, firms or companies who you know
(or ought reasonably to have known) intend to use such packages in draws, raffles or competitions or as business incentives. This
restriction must, in any event, be highlighted to every customer prior to purchase.
Where a customer wishes to purchase a package from you which it intends to auction for charitable purposes, AELTC shall not prohibit
such use provided that you ensure that the winner of any such auction is notified of the restrictions governing the package and the
tickets included therein and is specifically told that the tickets and packages cannot be resold and must only be used by friends and
family of the auction winner. You must also ensure that the winner provides, if requested to do so, the names of the attendees using
such tickets and packages.
Debenture tickets are the only tickets to The Championships which are freely transferable. All other tickets purchased are strictly non-
transferable and are only to be used by the purchaser and his or her guests.
Keith prowse insurance policy
Please be aware that refunds on hospitality package sales are limited in line with our standard terms and conditions accepted at
the time of purchase. In situations such as adverse weather, you will not be allowed to claim a refund. However, insurance cover
is available from specialist insurance intermediaries which could cost as little as £25. Independent Broking Solutions (FCA register
number 312026) are one such provider and if you wish to discuss your insurance needs further you can contact David Maddocks on
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: When will I receive my documentation? Q: What is the dress code?
A: We aim to send all joining information (documentation) A: We request clients dress on the smarter side of casual
out to you two weeks before the day you attend. i.e. no jeans or trainers. Jackets and ties are not obligatory.
Q: Do you send court tickets out in the post? Q: How far is The Championships, Wimbledon from the
underground station?
A: No, we will send out a ground pass for each guest so
that they can gain access to the AELTC and then on day A: The ground is approximately a 15 minute walk from the
your Centre Court ticket will be given out during lunch. As station. There is a taxi rank located directly outside the
you will appreciate, these are valuable items that cannot station.
be replaced, so we keep them safe for you until you need
Q: If I come by London Underground, how do I get
them. Please note that we are unable to provide duplicate
to Centre Court Skyview Suites?
ground passes, so please use a secure method when
sending to your guests. A: There is a shuttle bus that runs between The Gatsby
Club (opposite Gate 5) and Southfields underground
Q: Can I bring my briefcase/luggage into the ground?
station. We run a constant shuttle service in the morning
A: Strict security procedures will be carried out at The but heavy traffic at peak times can slow the service down.
Championships, including bag searches. All bags will When you get off the shuttle bus, the AELTC is less than a
be restricted to a maximum size of 18” x 12” x 12”. No five minute stroll from The Gatsby Club.
hardsided cases (including briefcases) will be allowed into
Q: Who should I inform if my guests have dietary
the grounds. Larger bags may be deposited in the left
requirements?
luggage cabin outside the ground.
A: A pre-event form will be sent out to you around
Q: Where is the best place to meet my guests?
eight weeks prior to the event. The form gives you the
A: The best place to meet your guests is in your suite. opportunity to indicate if your guests have any specific
Our hostesses will escort you and your guests to your suite requirements including vegetarian options. If you find
on arrival. out after this time, please contact your account manager
as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to
Q: Do I need to do anything before the event?
accommodate any late requests.
A: Not yet! We will be sending you a form to complete eight
Q: Who will I see playing?
weeks prior to the event requesting a host name for your
party and any dietary requirements you may have. A: The order of play is not known until the evening before
and is produced by The AELTC Referee.
Q: Can I watch matches on Court 1?
Log on to www.wimbledon.org for the latest schedule
A: Unfortunately not, your package is for Centre Court only.
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CONTACT DE-
We hope that this guide has proved
useful to you.
Should you have any further questions
at this stage, please do not hesitate to
call.
We look forward to welcoming you
to the Centre Court Skyview Suites in Sales: 0845 602 8989
Events: 0845 602 8903
the summer!
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