Army Lawn Tennis Association
Army Sport Control Board, Fox Lines,
Queens Lines, Aldershot, Hampshire. GU11 2BG
Telephone:
01252 787076
Military:
94222 7076
Fax:
01252 787060
Fax:
94222 7060
E-mail:
wherlihy@ascb.uk.com
ALTA/2015 Army Championships
See Distribution
16 May 15
ARMY LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
1.
The 95th Army Lawn Tennis Championships will take place at the Aldershot Tennis
Centre from Saturday 18 July until Wednesday 22 July 2015.
2.
Matches will be decided on the best of 3 sets. In all events except in the Veterans
Handicap Singles Competition, a tiebreak will apply in each of the first 2 sets and the final
set will be an advantage set.
3.
Play will take place on the outdoor hard courts. However, the programme may be
modified by the Tournament Referee and indoor courts may have to be used.
4.
Players’ dress is to be recognised tennis clothing and predominately white.
Tennis shoes, appropriate to the type of court used, should be worn. The Tournament
Referee’s decision in the matter of dress and shoes will be final.
5.
Event dates are as follows:
EVENT
1
Men’s Singles
2
Inter Arms & Corps Doubles
3
Men’s Open Doubles
4
Men’s Plate
5
Ladies’ Singles
6
Ladies’ Open Doubles
7
Ladies’ Plate
8
Mixed Doubles
9
Men’s Veteran Handicap Singles
10 Men’s Veteran Singles
11 Men’s Veteran Doubles
12 Ladies’ Veteran Doubles
13 21 & Under Open Singles (Men &
Ladies)
14
Finals
Mixed Doubles
Men’s Plate
Men’s Veteran Open Singles
Ladies’ Plate
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INTENDED START DATES
Sat 18 Jul 15
Sat 18 Jul 15
Sat 18 Jul 15
Sun 19 Jul 15
Sat 18 Jul 15
Sat 18 Jul 15
Sun 19 Jul 15
Sat 18 Jul 15
Sat 18 Jul 15
Sat 18 Jul 15
Sat 18 Jul 15
Wed 21 Jul 15
Sat 18 Jul 15
Tue 20 Jul 15
Timings will be confirmed during
the Championships
EVENT
Inter Arms & Corps Doubles
21 & Under Open Singles (Men &
Ladies)
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Finals
Ladies’ Veteran Doubles
Men’s Veteran Handicap Singles
Men’s Open Singles
Ladies’ Open Singles
Men’s Open Doubles
Ladies’ Open Doubles
Men’s Veteran Open Doubles
INTENDED START DATES
Wed 22 Jul 15
Timings will be confirmed during
the Championships
6.
Entry forms: A copy of the entry form is attached. This form should reach the
Tournament Secretary (Maj (Retd) S J P James ) addressed to: Mr S J P James, 17
Tundra Walk, Stockmoor Village, NORTH PETHERTON, Somerset, TA6 6FH by close of
play on Wed 08 Jul 15. (Queries may be made to Maj (Ret’d) S J P James via e-mail on:
stevejamez151@gmail.com
7.
Please ensure that your contact name, address and telephone numbers are shown
on the entry form so that the Tournament Referee can contact you if necessary. Entry
forms without the appropriate fees or a contact address/telephone number WILL NOT be
accepted.
8.
Players who fail to turn up at their initial start times for the championships
(forwarded to individuals in the week prior to the tournament), or at the times set out in the
forecast of play to be published daily during the Championships, may be disqualified. It is
the responsibility of all players to check the time of play at the close of each day for play
the following day.
9.
Events: 1 – 8 Eligibility. These events are open to all ranks of the Regular and
Reserve Army who will be serving on 22 Jul 15.
10.
Event 2: Inter Arms & Corps Doubles Eligibility. This event will be open to any
male or female player of the same Arm or Corps. Doubles pairs may be mixed doubles or
single sex doubles. Any number of pairs from an individual Arm or Corps may enter.
11.
Event: 4 & 7 Men’s and Ladies’ Plate Eligibility. All players knocked out in their
first match will automatically be entered in the Plate Competition.
12.
Event: 8 - Mixed Doubles Eligibility. This event is open to:
a.
All serving Regular and Reserve personnel.
b.
Retired officers, ex-servicemen and ex-servicewomen who have completed
Regular or Reserve service.
c.
Spouses and children of those eligible at Para 12a and 12b above provided
they partner a player who is also eligible under Para 12a and 12b above.
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13.
Events: 9 – 12 Eligibility.
a.
Age Limit. All entrants are to be at least 40 yrs on 31 Dec 2015.
b.
These events will be open to:
(1)
All serving Regular and Reserve personnel.
(2)
All retired officers, ex-servicemen and ex-servicewomen who have
served for any length of engagement in the Regular or Reserve Army.
c.
Events: 11 & 12 Eligibility. The Men’s and Ladies’ Veteran Doubles events
may be conducted as a round-robin competition and not on a traditional knockout
basis, but this will be subject to the number of entries received. Where 2 Pools are
played the top team in each pool will play the runner up team in the other pool as
semi-finals, the winners from which will play in the finals.
14.
Event 13 Eligibility. The 21 & Under Open Singles is open to men and ladies who
are age 21 & under as at 31 Dec 15 and who have not previously represented Army
Tennis. Subject to the number of entries received, the event is likely to be conducted as a
round-robin competition and not on a traditional knockout basis. Players entering this
event are encouraged to enter any of the Events 1-8 as appropriate.
15.
Detailed conditions are held by the Tournament Referee whose decision is final.
16.
Entrants are reminded that there is no limit applied to the number of events that any
player may enter for which he/she is eligible. However, should a player play through to the
latter rounds of many of his/her events, then that player must be prepared to play the
tightly scheduled programme that such success will bring. In the event of a small entry for
any event, the Tournament Referee reserves the right to cancel that event. Players will be
notified of any changes.
Players must be available to play from 0930 hours each day of play. In exceptional
circumstances where this is not possible, the Tournament Referee must be informed at
least one week before the start of the Championship. In genuine cases, every effort will be
made to accommodate individual player’s availability, but once the draw has been made
players will be expected to play at the stated times. Non availability due to exceptional
circumstances must be shown on the Entry Form. Players are warned that if their
availability cannot be accommodated within the timeframe of the Championships the
Tournament Referee reserves the right to disqualify a player.
17.
18.
Players who wish to enter a doubles event (not Event 2 – Inter-Arms and corps
doubles) may request that a partner be found for them. The Tournament Referee will
attempt to comply but no guarantee can be given. Those with a nominated partner must
ensure that the partner submits the corresponding Entry Form.
19.
Players will be notified of their report times for their first Championship match prior
to the opening day of the Championships. Should circumstances conspire against this aim,
players are requested to contact the Tournament Secretary on Mobile No: 07540 088387
to gain up to date information. Details of play will also be posted in the ATC as soon as the
programme has been confirmed. Contact telephone number for the Tournament
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Secretary/Referee during the Championship is Military: 94222 7076/Civil: 01252 787076 or
Mobile: 07540 088387
20. Travel: Travel at public expense is admissible in accordance with 2014DIN10-030.
Every effort is to be made to reduce costs by sharing transport whenever possible.
21. Catering: A daily catering facility will be available for breakfast (bacon sandwiches,
tea coffee, soft drinks etc) and a light lunch. This will be manned by military chefs and will
be available from 0900 – 1600 hrs daily.
22. Tournament B-B-Q: The traditional tournament B-B-Q will be held on the evening of
the opening day of the tournament, Saturday 18 July 2015. All players, families and
supporters are most welcome and the cost of the B-B-Q will be £5.00 per head and this
will include food and drinks.
23.
If you require any general information or need assistance please contact any of the
following respective captains:
a. Men’s A Captain / Secretary – Lt B J Rogers RA on Tel: 01980 842319
Email: 32RA-57BTY-PATHAN-TC@mod.uk
b. Ladies’ A Captain / Secretary – Capt K L Ward REME Tel: 07966 636752.
Email: klward@hotmail.co.uk
c. Ladies’ Seniors Secretary – Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) S Greenwood.
Tel: 07762 373217 Email: greenwoodsuzie@yahoo.co.uk
d. ALTA Secretary/Men’s Senior Captain – Lt Col (Retd) Bill Herlihy
Tel: 07763 882025 Email: wherlihy@ascb.uk.com
{Original signed}
W G HERLIHY
Lt Col (Ret’d)
Secretary Army Lawn Tennis Association
Enclosures
Annex
A.
B.
Entry Form for 95th Army Lawn Tennis Championships.
B-B-Q Flyer Army Tennis Championships 2015.
Distribution:
Action:
Army HQ for Indiv Trg, G7 PAT
HQ Sp Comd – FAO SMI for onward distr to Regional G7 PAT*
All Corps Secretaries – Via Maj I Haigs Secretary ALTL
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General Secretary BA(G) Sports Board
All Army Players - Via Team Captains and Secretaries
ALTA Sec (for distribution)
HQ Aldershot Garrison
Soldier Magazine – FAO Richard Long - Sports Editor
Garrison FM Radio
Aldershot Herald
Information:
President ALTA
Chairman ALTA
ASCB
Aldershot Tennis Centre – Secretary ALTA to reserve courts
ALTA Executive Committee Members
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