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CENTRE COURTSKYVIEW SUITESEVENT GUIDE &INFORMATION PACK 2019
TENNIS AT THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON
EVENTS: 02088 437 700SALES: 02088 437 699
[email protected]/wimbledon
WELCOME TO THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON
We are delighted to welcome you to our exclusive hospitality at Wimbledon this year.
Enjoy the thrilling action taking place at SW19 this summer with the ultimate Wimbledon hospitality at The Lawn, Rosewater Pavilion and Skyview Suites. The contemporary and chic, double-height glass-fronted space of the Lawn embodies the redefinition of the very best in sporting hospitality. Michelin-starred culinary guru Albert Roux OBE alongside son Michel Roux Jr. and granddaughter Emily Roux will renew their appointment as chefs at The Lawn designing and serving the menu for this year’s Tournament.
If being at the heart of the action is what you are looking for, our Centre Court Skyview Suites guarantee a day of uninterrupted action combined with the on-site Wimbledon hospitality experience. The suites offer stunning panoramic views across
WELCOME TO WIMBLEDON
Welcome & Contents
Skyview Suites Sample Itinerary
Provisional Schedule of Play
Skyview Suites Sample Menu
Venue Map & FAQs
FAQs
Contact details
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London which can be enjoyed from the intimacy of your own private balcony. Centre Court offers all of its guests optimum comfort, with wider padded seating and the retractable roof means fewer interruptions allowing play rain or shine.
We hope that you find this guide useful and will answer any of the questions you or your guests may have.
We are sure that you will have a wonderful day at The Championships, Wimbledon and we look forward to welcoming you on your chosen day.
Andy VinsenChief Operating Officer
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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 earliest.
*For schedule updates please refer to the wimbledon.com website
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FINALS - SATURDAY 13 & SUNDAY 14 JULY
SAMPLE ITINERARY SKYVIEW SUITES ITINERARYMONDAY 1 JULY - FRIDAY 12 JULY
Make your way via Gate 5 to Centre Court
Take the South East lift to the fourth floor, Centre Court Skyview Suites reception
Vintage Champagne reception accompanied by canapés
A four-course à la carte lunch will be served with specially selected fine wines
Your court ticket will be issued during lunch
Play begins on Centre Court*
Traditional afternoon tea is served
10:30AM
11:00AM
11:30AM - onwards
1:00PM
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Make your way via Gate 5 to Centre Court
Take the South East lift to the fourth floor, Centre Court Skyview Suites reception
Vintage Champagne reception accompanied by canapés
A four-course à la carte lunch will be served with specially selected fine wines
Your court ticket will be issued during lunch
Play begins on Centre Court*
Traditional afternoon tea is served
10:30AM
11:00AM
11:30AM - onwards
2:00PM
4:00PM - 6:00PM
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE OF PLAY
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DATE PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE OF PLAY
Monday 1 July Men’s Singles Champion opens play on Centre Court
Tuesday 2 July Ladies’ Singles Champion opens play on Centre Court
Wednesday 3 - Monday 8 July
Men’s Singles, Ladies’ Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies’ Doubles and Mixed Doubles play
Tuesday 9 July Ladies’ Singles Quarter-finals, Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals and Ladies’ Doubles Quarter-finals
Wednesday 10 July Men’s Singles Quarter-finals, Ladies’ Doubles Semi-finals
Thursday 11 July Ladies’ Singles Semi-finals, Men’s Doubles Semi-finals
Friday 12 July Men’s Singles Semi-finals, Men’s Doubles Semi-finals and Mixed Doubles Quarter-finals
Saturday 13 July Ladies’ Singles Final, Men’s Doubles Final, Ladies’ Doubles Final and Mixed Semi-finals
Sunday 14 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 Finals day, 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)
Due to ongoing improvements to No.1 Court during this year’s Tournament, there will be minimal or no cover on court seats. Please come prepared for hot, cold or wet weather.
FOOD & BEVERAGESCENTRE COURT SKYVIEW SUITES SAMPLE MENU
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FIRST COURSE Cumbrian Ham Hock Terrine with tender leeks, pickled mustard seeds, Granny Smith apple and Oxsprings ham (gf)
Severn & Wye Smoked Salmon with pickled cucumber, avocado, puffed rice and Croxton Manor crѐme fraiche (gf)
Rosary Goats Cheese with heritage carrots, carrot emulsion, chicory and hazelnut crumb (gf, v)
MAIN COURSE Cornish Halibut with Jersey royal potatoes, Violetto artichokes and parsley cream (gf)
Galloway Short Rib & Filet of Beef with smoked potato, English asparagus and port jus (gf)
Potato Gnocchi with lovage pesto, summer vegetables, Parmesan and truffle (v)
Native Lobster Salad with miso, wasabi crème fraiche, Isle of Wight tomatoes and yuzu dressing (gf)
DESSERT Milk Chocolate Cremeux with Oakchurch Farm cherries, pistachio nuts and basil (gf, v)
Evesham Strawberry Panna Cotta with lemon curd, almond sponge and toasted almonds (v)
Poached Peaches with lemon balm, Norfolk raspberries and yoghurt cream (gf, v)
CHEESE COURSE A Selection of British Cheeses with Peter’s Yard cheese crackers, nettle and gooseberry chutney
WIMBLEDONVENUE MAP & FAQS
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No. 1 Court
Centre Court
ROSEWATERPAVILION
SKYVIEWSUITES
THELAWN
DO YOU SEND COURT TICKETS OUT IN THE POST?No, we give all court tickets out on the day. As you will appreciate, these are valuable items that cannot be replaced, so we keep them safe for you until you need them.
HOW FAR IS THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON FROM SOUTHFIELDS UNDERGROUND STATION?The ground is approximately a 15 minute walk from the station. Alternatively there is a taxi rank located directly outside the station.
HOW DO I BOOK HOSPITALITY FOR WIMBLEDON?You can choose and book your hospitality experience on our Wimbledon event page. Here you will be able to view all available packages and facilities and book directly online via our basket and checkout facility.
IF I COME BY LONDON UNDERGROUND, HOW DO I GET TO THE HOSPITALITY FACILITIES?There is a shuttle bus that runs between The Gatsby Club and Southfields Underground Station. We run a constant shuttle service in the morning and afternoon but heavy traffic at peak times can slow the service down.
CAN I BRING MY BRIEFCASE/LUGGAGE INTO THE GROUND?Strict security procedures will be carried out at The Championships, including bag searches. All bags will be restricted to a maximum size of 16” x 12” x 12” (40cm x 30cm x 30cm). No hardsided cases (including briefcases) will be allowed into the grounds. Larger bags may be deposited in the left luggage cabin outside the ground.
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?We request clients dress on the smarter side of casual i.e. no jeans or trainers. Jackets and ties are not obligatory.
WIMBLEDONFAQS
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WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?We request clients dress on the smarter side of casual i.e. no jeans or trainers. Jackets and ties are not obligatory.
WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO MEET MY GUESTS?The best place to meet your guests is at your designated table. Our hostesses will escort you and your guests to this location whenever they arrive.
CAN I WATCH MATCHES ON CENTRE COURT AND NO.1 COURT?Unfortunately not. Packages are purchased for specific courts at the time of booking. That said, if you wish to purchase Centre Court tickets for half of your party and the other half for No.1 Court, you will be covered!
WHO WILL I SEE PLAYING?You can view the scheduled order of play by round. The official order of play is not known until the evening before a match and is produced by The AELTC Referee. Check www.wimbledon.com for the latest schedule of play. Alternatively, you can download the Wimbledon app for all the latest news.
DO YOU EMPLOY OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ON EVENT DAY?We occasionally employ the services of a professional photographer/videographer to capture hospitality images for use by Keith Prowse in marketing activities which may include, but is not limited to the following: our own and third-party uses. Please speak to a member of staff if you wish to be exempt from this activity.
DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING BEFORE THE EVENT?Prior to your attendance you will need to assign e-vent documentation to each attending guest. Detailed instructions of how to do this will be emailed to yourself. Please note, for security reasons all guests names must be added before the event, otherwise it could result in guests being refused entry.
WHO SHOULD I INFORM IF MY GUESTS HAVE DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?You can add guest’s dietary requirements via ‘My Account’. Any severe intolerances or kosher requests need to be made one week before your arrival. We always do our best to accommodate all dietary requirements, but requests made less than 48 hours before attendance cannot be guaranteed.
CAN YOU ENSURE THAT ALL OF MY DEBENTURE SEATS WILL BE TOGETHER?Debenture tickets are sold in pairs, but we will try our utmost to seat you next to, or near to each other. As an official supplier, our ticket provision from The AELTC is very good. Seats are allocated to clients a few days prior to the date you are due to attend.
HOW FAR IS THE GATSBY CLUB FROM THE GROUND?The Gatsby Club is less than a two minute stroll from the ground. There is a shuttle buggy located outside The Gatsby Club should anyone feel they need a lift.
DO YOU SEND COURT TICKETS OUT IN THE POST?No, we will send out a ground pass for each guest so that they can gain access to the AELTC and then on day your Centre Court ticket will be given out during lunch. As you will appreciate, these are valuable items that cannot be replaced, so we keep them safe for you until you need them. Please note that we are unable to provide duplicate ground passes, so please use a secure method when sending to your guests.
ARE YOUR FACILITIES ACCESSIBLE?All facilities are fully accessible but the booker must notify Keith Prowse at the time of booking or two weeks before the event (whichever is sooner). Players’ Tables (within The Lawn) have a step and are not wheelchair accessible. Guests requiring accessible courtside seats must submit a request in advance of completing their booking; accessible seating is subject to availability and managed by the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
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.
THANK YOU
We look forward to welcoming you to The Championships, Wimbledon 2019.
EVENTS: 02088 437 700 SALES: 02088 437 699
[email protected]/wimbledon
