Wimbledon | 2015 the championships
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK the championships Wimbledon | 2015 Centre Court skyview suites | Monday 29 June – Sunday 12 July
EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK 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 2014 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 Commercial Director
EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK PACKAGE DETAILS For ease of reference, your package includes the following items: Inclusive Food and Drink Centre Court tickets in a prime location Vintage champagne and canapé reception Luxury chauffeur car service all day, max 6 guests per car Complimentary bar including pink champagne and one per suite (for journeys within the M25) Selection of fine wines from our extensive cellar Car parking (one pass between 4 guests) on request 4-course à la carte menu Personal butler service to your seats Traditional Wimbledon afternoon tea with A butler and experienced waiting and hostess staff strawberries and cream Spacious private balcony, elevating you above the crowds Each of your Guests will Receive Commemorative VIP pass and Air-conditioning within the suite for comfort event documentation Internal branding and signage opportunities Souvenir programme A premium gift for all guests Premium gift *If you would like a chauffeur car service for the day, a car parking pass will be given to the chauffeur.
EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK ITINERARY MONDAY 29 JUNE - FRIDAY 10 JULY FINALS - SATURDAY 11 & SUNDAY 12 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 four-course à la carte lunch will be served with 11.30am – A four-course à la carte lunch will be served with onwards served with specially selected fine wines onwards specially selected fine wines 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 Centre Court Skyview Suites 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
EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK provisional schedule of play Provisional schedule of play Monday 29 June Men’s Singles Champion opens play on Centre Court* Tuesday 30 June Ladies’ Singles Champion opens play on Centre Court* Wednesday 1 July Thursday 2 July Men’s Singles, Ladies’ Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies’ Doubles and Mixed Friday 3 July Doubles play* Saturday 4 July Monday 6 July Ladies’ Singles Quarter-finals, Ladies’ Doubles Quarter-finals, Men’s Doubles Tuesday 7 July Quarter-finals* Wednesday 8 July Men’s Singles Quarter-finals, Ladies’ Doubles Semi-finals* Thursday 9 July Ladies’ Singles Semi-finals, Men’s Doubles Semi-finals Men’s Singles Semi-finals, Men’s Doubles Semi-finals and Mixed Doubles Friday 10 July Quarter-finals* Saturday 11 July Ladies’ Singles Final, Men’s Doubles Final and Ladies’ Doubles Final* Sunday 12 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)
EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK 2014 MENU Executive chef Gary Parsons is responsible for designing and Starters Scallop Ceviche & Yellow Fin Tuna delivering the menu for the Centre Seville orange, yuzu, fennel & ginger salad Court Skyview Suites and we are proud that Gary will be at Spring Norfolk Chicken Terrine the helm again in 2015, creating Sauternes jelly, sultanas & mustard frills some stunning dishes for a unique hospitality experience. Sweet Balsamic Glazed Beetroot with Goat’s Please note this is the menu served Cheese (V) in The Centre Court Skyview Suites Baby chard & snow at The Championships, Wimbledon 2014 and the 2015 menu will be confirmed in Spring 2015. Coconut Sorbet with a Pineapple Salsa Main Courses Fillet of Lancashire Beef Sautéed wild mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, onion rings, duck fat chips & béarnaise sauce Pan Fried Sea Bass Heritage potatoes, samphire, crag beignet, brown shrimp & Champagne sauce Thyme Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto Trompette mushrooms, slow roasted shallots & toasted pumpkin seeds Fruits de Mer Lobster, Oysters, King Prawn, Crab salad, Crayfish cocktail & Langoustine Desserts Chocolate Tart Candied hazelnuts & malted ice cream All Things Raspberry Raspberry mousse with a raspberry jelly, raspberry sauce & chocolate crumble Blood Orange Mousse Lychee sponge Freshly Brewed Coffee and Chocolate Selection
EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK 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 SW19 5AE
EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK Seating plan - centre court 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—318
EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK 2014 FACTS Key match statistics: Key match statistics: 2014 Men’s Champion: Novak Djokovic (SRB) 2014 Women’s Champion: Petra Kvitova (CZE) 2014 Runner Up: Roger Federer (SUI) 2014 Runner Up: Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) Match result: 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 Match result: 3-6, 0-6 Time taken: 3hrs 56mins Time taken: 55mins Prize Money: £1.76 Million Prize Money: £1.76 Million Fastest Serve in 2014 Strawberries & Cream Men: Jiri Vesely - 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: Madison Keys - 123 mph berries would stretch 37 miles (for example from Wimbledon to Attendance in 2014 Reading). A slippery slope when you include 7,000 litres of fresh cream racked up each fortnight. Wimbledon 2014 was the 128th 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 491,084. Court.
EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK 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. All Seasons Underwriting Agencies Limited (FCA register number 308488) are one such provider and if you wish to discuss your insurance needs further you can contact David Maddocks on +44 (0) 7860 545 362 / david.maddocks@asuagroup.co.uk
EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK 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. of play.
EVENT GUIDE & INFORMATION PACK 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! www.keithprowse.co.uk
You can also read