2021 Seniors Interprovincial Championships - Event Information

2021 Seniors Interprovincial Championships - Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th November 2021 Event Information

A Warm Welcome Awaits Munster Tennis is delighted to be hosting the 2021 Seniors Interprovincial Championships at Catholic Institute Athletic Club in Limerick.

system for Irish National Seniors Team selections adopted officially by Tennis Ireland earlier in the year which will be used for all Team selections for 2022.

It has been a very difficult year but as a Branch we were determined to help run as many of the normal events as we could to keep our sport moving forward and support the players.

Our sincere thanks and gratitude is extended to all at Catholic Institute Athletic Club for their generous support in facilitating this first Seniors Interprovincial Championships in Ireland. One I am sure we are all eagerly anticipating after a challenging time for us all.

This year, this event is particularly exciting as it is split in line with the “Young Seniors” age groupings. There is the new Over 30’s category and also for the first time we are running the event following the ITF World Championships format - two Singles and one Doubles, per tie.

These changes help make these events a stepping stone to the Teams for the ITF World Championships.

2021 has also been very significant for Seniors Tennis with the National Rankings running for a full year for the first time, the National Close Championships running as two separate events and a comprehensive

We will be hosting this event in line with all current Covid protocols that may be in place, and we thank you all for adhering to the rules, regulations and guidance to ensure we can all enjoy a fabulous two days on and off court.

I look forward to welcoming the players, captains and officials of the visiting Provinces to Limerick and us sharing in a fantastic Championships together.

Robert M. Cummins President Munster Tennis

Our Proud Hosts Catholic Institute Athletic Club 227-229 Ballinacurra Gardens, Limerick, V94 D2PP Main Club Telephone +353 61 227 974 Main Club Email : info@ciac.ie Website www.ciac.ie Dedicated Event Telephone : +353 89 264 6191 Dedicated Event Email : tennisciac@gmail.com

Founded in 1910, Catholic Institute Athletic Club (CIAC) is one of the oldest sporting institutions in Munster & Ireland. With eight all-weather artificial turf tennis courts, four squash courts, and a flood-lit hockey pitch, the club has a long and rich tradition in the Limerick area for promoting these sports, producing numerous international and interprovincial players.

(Of recent note, two of its women’s hockey players -Roisin Upton & Naomi Carroll - were on the Irish national team that competed in the Tokyo Olympics.)

Known for its welcoming, friendly atmosphere, the tennis club hosts two opens (The Limerick Senior Singles Open & The Limerick Senior Doubles Open) and has been the venue for the finals of several Munster Branch events. Its tennis members old and new enjoy the thriving men’s, women’s, and junior ladders, compete in annual club events such as the Spring Doubles, Club Championships, and Autumn Doubles, and socialize with other tennis clubs in frequent home or away friendlies. Catholic Institute teams at various levels regularly vie in (and sometimes win) the Munster Summer Cup and Winter League competitions.

Transport Links

It is on Parnell Street and is the main station on the Limerick Suburban Rail network.

Taxi Limerick City Taxis - 089 428 2346 Swift Taxis Limerick - 061 313 131 Top Cabs - 061 417 417 Speedi Taxis - (061) 318 844

The station is the terminus of the Dublin–Limerick, Limerick– Nenagh–Ballybrophy and Limerick–Ennis–Galway lines.

Car CIAC have limited parking.

Connections for Cork, Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir, Waterford and Kerry stations, such as Killarney, Farranfore and Tralee can be made at Limerick Junction.

Please park respectfully in consideration of neighbours.

Train Colbert Station (or Limerick Colbert) serves the city.

Bus Éireann’s Limerick depot is adjacent and offers Intercity, Express and Eurolines services.

Train times and fares available online : www.IrishRail.ie Bus The local 301 service stops near to CIAC at Our Lady of Lourdes on Childers Road. A few minutes down Greenfields / Rosbrien Road to reach CIAC.

Accommodation Options

Maldron Hotel Limerick Southern Ring Road Roxboro, Limerick V94 EDP4 Ideally located just a few minutes from CIAC. Dining options include Grain and Grill Restaurant Club, Vitae Leisure Club with swimming pool, gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room Two nights, bed & breakfast, from €242. Subject to availability and terms.

Book online : www.maldronhotellimerick.com Join “Make It Maldron” and save a further €10 per night!

Check all details online, including special packages for over 55s to stay 2 nights or more and enjoy evening meals and breakfasts.

Enquiries welcome by phone: +353 61 436 100 Hotel Reception: info.limerick@maldronhotels.com

LATEST - 9TH NOVEMBER 2021

ALL SPECIAL RATES NOW SOLD OUT. BOOKINGS AT REGULAR RATES STILL WELCOME - 061 436 100

Tournament Director - Marcella Kelly Tournament Referee - Cathal Sherlock Communications & Queries

Marcella Kelly | Munster Tennis Seniors Committee Convener & Tournament Director | +353 87 699 0397 Tríona Buckley | Munster Tennis Administration Manager | +353 8 ​ 7 706 1230 | admin@munstertennis.ie

Dates / Deadlines / Times

Captains Meeting | 9.00am, Saturday 13th November 2021 Practice Sessions | Courts available pre-event. Enquiries direct to CIAC : +353 89 264 6191 / tennisciac@gmail.com Photographs | Players are kindly requested to assemble before 9.30am Saturday for team photos.

Matches Schedule | Full schedule of play available online at Tournament Software - www.bit.ly/seniorstennis

Catering & Hospitality

Each participating player & officials will be issued with hospitality vouchers via their Province’s nominated captain.

Russells Select Bar will be providing morning & afternoon tea and snacks on both days, a light lunch on both days (12pm to 3pm) and supper on Saturday evening (4pm to 8pm). Please present the relevant voucher when ordering in the pavilion.

Should you wish for supper / lunch sooner or later, please arrange with the catering team in the pavilion and they will do their best to look after you. Any specific dietary requirements are also kindly requested to be made in advance of serving time.

Entry to clubhouse and pavilion will be permitted in accordance with current COVID guidance.

A formal Championship Dinner will not be hosted for this event.

Official Balls

Dunlop Fort Elite - An ITF approved pressurised ball that is enhanced with HD Cloth technology and a UV dye for improved visibility.

Racket Stringing

Tommy Sweeney. Please call Tommy to arrange whatever you may need +353 87 274 5766

Physiotherapist

Saturday - Rachel Allen +353 85 174 2736, available 10am to 5pm

Sunday - To Be Confirmed

All information subject to change without notice. Last update 9-11-21, 17:00