REAL TENNIS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 11-15 SEPTEMBER 2022
TICKET BOOKLET AND TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
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WELCOME Chair of the 2022 Real Tennis World Championship Management Committee I am excited and honoured that the reigning World Champion, Robert Fahey, will be defending his World Championship title at the Prested Tennis Club in Essex, in September 2022. Having previously hosted the real tennis World Doubles Championships in 2017, and the 2016 and 2017 IRTPA Pro Doubles, 2022 marks the first time that Prested Tennis Club has had the privilege of hosting the Real Tennis World Championship, the oldest event of its kind in the world, having first been held over 280 years ago, in 1740. Hard-fought first round eliminators amongst the next four best-ranked players in the world saw Camden Riviere beat Nick Howell at The Oratory and Chris Chapman overcome Ben Taylor-Matthews in Melbourne. The final eliminator went Camden’s way, setting up the eagerly awaited World Championship Challenge Final at Prested Tennis Club. The unique show court at Prested Tennis Club, with its glass viewing area at the hazard end, has had some major renovations and updates over the last few years including new LED lighting, court painting, new netting and, most recently, an opening in the marker’s box to make for better side gallery viewing. This booklet outlines all of the events that will take place during the World Championship week and, going with tradition, there will be plenty of activities for everyone. I look forward to us hosting a world-class tournament in September 2022 and hope to see as many of you as possible join us from all corners of the globe in celebrating this wonderful and unique sporting event. “COME ONE, COME ALL!”
Chair, World Championship Committee
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THE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE As well as the World Championship competition, during the tournament week there is also a Handicap Doubles tournament and a Pro-Am event, the latter featuring some of the most renowned real tennis professional talent. Interspersed amongst the tennis activities are a number of receptions and dinners, including the World Championship Gala Dinner being held in the beautiful Orangery at the Prested Hall Hotel. There is also the opportunity to find out how the game of tennis came about and how it has developed over the years at the History of Tennis Conference, and there will also be an opportunity to enjoy a round of golf at the nearby Colchester Golf Club. The timetable below shows the schedule for these events along with the timing of the World Championship sessions. Prices for all events are inside this ticket booklet and will be on the ticketing website.
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Schedule of Events Friday September 9
Saturday September 10
Sunday September 11
09:00 Prested Tennis Club
09:00 Prested Tennis Club
Monday September 12
Tuesday September 13
Wednesday September 14
Thursday September 15
8:00 am
8:00 am
9:00 10:00
Handicap Doubles
11:00 12:00
Handicap Doubles Tournament
13:00
Box Groups
14:00
12:30 Prested Hall Marquee
Champagne Reception
World Championship Day 1
16:00
Golf
Pro-Am Doubles Tournament Group Phase
13:30
Pro-Am
11:00 PHHC
History of Tennis
Box Groups
20:00
20:30 PHHC Bistro
21:00
Handicap Doubles Competitors' Dinner
22:00 23:00
11:00 12:00 13:00
Last 16 & QFs 14:00 Prested Tennis Club 15:30 Prested Tennis Club
18:00 Prested Tennis Club
Handicap Doubles
10:00
Handicap Doubles Tournament Knockout
Semis & Final
Welcome Drinks 18:00 Prested Tennis Club
9:00
09:00 Prested Tennis Club
16:30 PHHC Bistro
17:00 19:00
Registration Opens
14:00 Prested Tennis Club
15:00
18:00
11:00 Prested Hall Marquee
Times TBA Colchester Golf Club
09:00 Prested Tennis Club
World Championship Day 2
Handicap Doubles Tournament K/O
World Championship Day 3
Handicap Doubles Competitors' Dinner
15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00
Semi Finals & Final
18:30 Venue TBD
14:00
19:00 Prested Hall Hotel
World Championship Gala Dinner Black Tie
19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00
PHHC - Prested Hall Health Club Note: Venues and timings may be subject to change
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SCHEDULE OF REAL TENNIS SESSIONS The Real Tennis World Championship Challenge Final Over the course of the week, the best of thirteen sets will be played, starting on Sunday 11th September (four sets), then Tuesday 13th September (up to four sets), and finally, if the match is still not decided, concluding on Thursday 15th September (up to five sets). The winner is the first player to win seven sets.
Sunday 11th September 2022 The first World Championship Challenge session commences at 2.00pm at Prested Tennis Club. Four sets will be played. Ticket Price includes: Welcome reception with drinks and canapés 12.30pm - 2.00pm in the Prested Hall Orangery hosted by Pol Roger
Tuesday 13th September 2022 The second World Championship Challenge session commences at 6.00pm at Prested Tennis Club. Up to four sets will be played. Ticket price includes: Pre-match drinks from 4.30pm in the Prested Bistro, hosted by Pol Roger
Thursday 15th September 2022 The final World Championship Challenge session commences at 2.00pm at Prested Tennis Club. Up to five sets will be played and will continue until one player has won seven sets.
Should the outcome of the World Championship Challenge Final be settled by the end of the second day’s play there will be an exhibition match featuring IRTPA real tennis professionals on day 3
Ticket prices can be found on page 9 and will be on the ticketing website
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TENNIS EVENTS Handicap Doubles Tournament – The Inaugural Fahey Cup Friday 9th, Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th & Wednesday 14th September 2022 During the Challenge Week Prested Tennis Club will host a Handicap Doubles Tournament. The format of the tournament will be a round robin competition that guarantees each pair a minimum of three matches, with the top two pairs from each group progressing to a knockout phase. The final will be played on Wednesday 14th September. The winning pair will receive a commemorative trophy and prizes, to be presented at the World Championship Gala Dinner in the Orangery at the Prested Hall Hotel on the evening of Thursday 15th September. The draw and timetable for the round robin competition will take place three weeks prior to the challenge week. For the round robin phase, most players will only be required to play on Saturday 10th September although, depending on the number of entries, a small number of pairs will play on the evening of Friday 9th September. Ticket Price: £85 per person
Only 6 entries remaining!
Pro-Am Tournament Tuesday 13th September 2022 A Pro-Am Tournament on Tuesday 13th September at provides amateur players the opportunity to partner top professionals from three continents. The format will be a round robin with each pair guaranteed a minimum of two matches. The winning pair from each group will progress to a knockout competition. The day will commence at 9.00am and conclude at approximately 3.30pm. The winning amateur player will receive a special commemorative trophy to be presented at the World Championship Gala Dinner on Thursday 15th September. Ticket Price: £400 per person includes: Coffee with pastries on arrival at 8.00am Buffet lunch from 12 noon onwards in the Bistro Blue Room A commemorative World Championship polo shirt
Only 1 space available!
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RECEPTIONS AND DINNER EVENTS Welcome Reception sponsored by Pol Roger Sunday 11th September 2022
12.30pm-2.00pm
Held in the Marquee at the Prested Hall Hotel, a welcome reception with canapés, Pol Roger Champagne, and soft drinks. Here guests will complete their registration, collect a welcome information pack, receive their tickets for the week’s play, collect their pre-ordered merchandise and be given their personalised itinerary for their stay. The cost of this event is included in the ticket for the first day of play
Registration Open from 11:00am
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RECEPTIONS AND DINNER EVENTS World Championship Gala Dinner Thursday 15th September Dress Code: Black Tie After what promises to be a magnificent week of real tennis the event concludes with the sumptuous Gala Dinner. Held in the Prested Hall Orangery it will commence with a Pol Roger Champagne reception with canapés by the lake. Our entertainer will welcome you in for dinner and wine, followed by speeches, prize givings and thanks. Coffee and a celebration cake will then be served allowing time to catch up with our tennis friends from near and far. Ticket Price: £125 per person includes: Drinks reception 3-course dinner with wine sponsored by Joseph Drouhin Complimentary soft drinks A commemorative gift
Only 10 tickets left! Table concessions available – please e-mail rtwc@gmail.com
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OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES History of Tennis Conference Tuesday 13th September Commencing at 11.00am the day will involve a number of luminaries from around the world speaking on the history of tennis. There will be a break for lunch after which the afternoon session will commence with more keynote speakers before pre-dinner drinks are served whilst watching a professional exhibition padel match on the inside courts. This is followed by the option to join the speakers for an informal dinner in the Prested Bistro. Ticket Price: £50 per person
Golf at Colchester Golf Club Monday 12th September A special arrangement with Colchester Golf Club allows for ticket holders for the Word Championships, and their guests, to play a round of golf at Colchester Golf Club on Monday 12th September. A number of tee times will be available at a reduced green fee – details on request.
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SPECTATOR AREAS Prested provides fantastic viewing from several vantage points to watch every stroke.
Glass Wall Hazard End At the Hazard End of the court there is a floor to ceiling glass wall, providing a truly unique viewing experience of the players and the action.
The Dedans Another amazing viewing position is the Dedans, which provide breath taking views at the service end, and take you are right up close to the action.
Side Galleries (Service and Hazard Ends) Single row of seated high stools at the front and standing row behind.
Upper Gallery A great vantage point offering standing positions looking directly down on to the court.
Bistro One row of high stools, with a view of the whole court from the hazard end.
See next page for seating plan
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SEATING PLAN
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MERCHANDISE
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FURTHER INFORMATION Venue Prested Tennis Club Feering Colchester CO5 9EE GPS: https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.8435172+0.7322559/@51.8435172,0.7322559,17z PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE LINK INTO YOUR WEB BROWSER - IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CLICK ON THE LINK
Latitude: Longitude:
51.8435172 0.7322559
Nearest railway station: Kelvedon which is on a direct line from London Liverpool Street (47 minutes fast train) Distance from station 1.9 miles (30-minute walk). Witham (the stop west of Kelvedon) and Colchester (the second stop east of Kelvedon) both have a reliable taxi service. It is recommended to have a car while attending the Championships. Whilst we will do everything we can to organise some transport from our recommended hotels*, other social events and nearby courts** can be best reached with your own transport. * Group Rates have been negotiated at a number of hotels (see pages 13 and 14). ** Newmarket, Cambridge and Hatfield real tennis courts are all around one hour’s drive from Prested Tennis Club and are well worth a visit if staying in the area.
Airports & Port: Arrival point London Stansted London City London Luton London Gatwick London Heathrow London Southend Harwich International Ferry Port
Miles 24 51 65 78 85 32 31
Kilometres 39 82 105 125 136 51 50
Transport is available from airports and other locations from VIP Mayfair Chauffeur Cars 10% Discount offered Please use reference: RTWC2022 Website: vipmayfair.com Telephone: +44 (0)20 3589 8932
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HOTELS
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LOCATION MAP The map below shows the location of Prested Hall Hotel and Prested Tennis Club, together with the hotels listed on previous pages. On the next page, you will find detailed directions by road to Prested Hall and Tennis Club.
Note: For clarity, some railway stations are omitted
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DIRECTIONS By road from London • • • • •
Take the A12 towards Colchester and leave at Junction 23 signposted Kelvedon and Tiptree – B1024 NOTE – there is no exit at Junction 24 travelling towards Colchester Stay on the B1024 for approximately 2.5 miles through Kelvedon and Feering Bear right at signpost for Prested Hall After approximately 400 yards the entrance to Prested Hall is on the right
By road from Colchester • •
Take the A12 towards London and leave at Junction 24 signposted Kelvedon and Tiptree – B1024 After approximately 30 yards the entrance to Prested Hall is on the left
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