A presentation for Countries A presentation for Countries

wishing to join the IC familywishing to join the IC family

Questions:Questions:

What is the International Club family?What is the International Club family?

What are their ideals?What are their ideals?

How are they organised?How are they organised?

How do they function?How do they function?

What makes an IC successful?What makes an IC successful?

A PROUD HISTORY AND A VIBRANT FUTUREA PROUD HISTORY AND A VIBRANT FUTURE

It all began 87 years ago, in 1924It all began 87 years ago, in 1924

First International Club (IC) was founded in London by tennis First International Club (IC) was founded in London by tennis journalist, Wallis Myersjournalist, Wallis Myers

Encouraged by the former British Prime Minister Lord Balfour.Encouraged by the former British Prime Minister Lord Balfour. They saw the beneficial influence of sport on relations between They saw the beneficial influence of sport on relations between nations. nations.

The success and worldwide reputation of the first IC led to the The success and worldwide reputation of the first IC led to the establishment of many similar clubs around the globe establishment of many similar clubs around the globe

The family now consists of 38 countries The family now consists of 38 countries who have a live International Lawn (as who have a live International Lawn (as

opposed to Real) Tennis Clubopposed to Real) Tennis Club

The flags following, are representative The flags following, are representative of each of their unique colour of each of their unique colour combinations for tie and scarfcombinations for tie and scarf

Their ideals are:Their ideals are:

to encourage sportsmanship, fairplay and to encourage sportsmanship, fairplay and friendship across the world, through tennisfriendship across the world, through tennis

““Hands across the net, friendship across Hands across the net, friendship across the ocean” the ocean”

25 years later, the IC Council established as governing body (1949)25 years later, the IC Council established as governing body (1949)

The IC Council represents 4000+ international club members including The IC Council represents 4000+ international club members including the Davis Cup or Fed Cup playersthe Davis Cup or Fed Cup players

IC Members include Roger Federer, Tim Henman, Kim Klijsters, Andy IC Members include Roger Federer, Tim Henman, Kim Klijsters, Andy Murray, Rafael NadalMurray, Rafael Nadal

Some are past winners of Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon , the US, the Some are past winners of Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon , the US, the Australian and the French Open.Australian and the French Open.

Some individual members recognized by Council for outstanding Some individual members recognized by Council for outstanding sportsmanship on and off court with the Jean Borotra IC Council sportsmanship on and off court with the Jean Borotra IC Council

Sportsmanship AwardSportsmanship Award

How is the IC organised?How is the IC organised?The IC is run by ex-player-volunteersThe IC is run by ex-player-volunteers

President - Frank Sedgman, Chairman - Barry President - Frank Sedgman, Chairman - Barry WeatherillWeatherill

Executive Director - Paul HutchinsExecutive Director - Paul Hutchins

The IC holds its Annual General Meeting during The IC holds its Annual General Meeting during WimbledonWimbledon

Representatives of all IC countries try to attendRepresentatives of all IC countries try to attend

There is an Executive Council and Management There is an Executive Council and Management group to carry out business between timesgroup to carry out business between times

The IC CouncilThe IC Council

Manages month to month mattersManages month to month matters

Has geographical and skill-based Has geographical and skill-based representativesrepresentatives

Sub-divides into:Sub-divides into:

• Marketing and sponsorshipMarketing and sponsorship• Communications and ITCommunications and IT• Fixtures and EventsFixtures and Events

• Philanthropy Social Issues and Smaller clubsPhilanthropy Social Issues and Smaller clubs

IC Council Work - Six key areasIC Council Work - Six key areas1.Raising the profile/reputation of the IC in all member 1.Raising the profile/reputation of the IC in all member countriescountries

2. Staging new events (Including events for the 2. Staging new events (Including events for the underprivileged)underprivileged)

3. Assisting national federations to develop tennis 3. Assisting national federations to develop tennis compatible with the ideals of the ICcompatible with the ideals of the IC

4. Encouraging new countries to establish ICs4. Encouraging new countries to establish ICs

5. Expanding IC tennis activities nationally and 5. Expanding IC tennis activities nationally and internationallyinternationally 6. Ensuring that the ideals sportsmanship and fair-play are 6. Ensuring that the ideals sportsmanship and fair-play are safeguarded (the only organisation deliberately targeted at safeguarded (the only organisation deliberately targeted at this)this)

•Another important responsibility of the Council Another important responsibility of the Council is control of their websiteis control of their website

•All countries’ websites are initially All countries’ websites are initially directed todirected to

www.ictennis.netwww.ictennis.net

This encourages those visiting the site to see This encourages those visiting the site to see the IC’s activities as a world-wide organisationthe IC’s activities as a world-wide organisation

How do the ICs function?How do the ICs function?Each individual IC runs its own domestic and Each individual IC runs its own domestic and international matches and competitions against other international matches and competitions against other IC s or local teams IC s or local teams

Players pay their own expenses, unless selected for a Players pay their own expenses, unless selected for a “representative” team. Sponsorship is permitted“representative” team. Sponsorship is permitted

Sportsmanship, respect and friendship are core valuesSportsmanship, respect and friendship are core values

IC teams/players of all ages catered for: 14 - 85yrs+IC teams/players of all ages catered for: 14 - 85yrs+

When ICs are 10, 25, 30, 50, 75, 90 and 100 years old When ICs are 10, 25, 30, 50, 75, 90 and 100 years old they celebrate by staging an event for invited ICsthey celebrate by staging an event for invited ICs

These are some of the international team events:These are some of the international team events:•The Windmill TrophyThe Windmill Trophy (for men under and 45+yrs)(for men under and 45+yrs)•The Mercelis trophyThe Mercelis trophy (for ladies under and 40+ yrs)(for ladies under and 40+ yrs)•The Columbus Trophy The Columbus Trophy (for men 55+ and 65+)(for men 55+ and 65+)•La Carreta Trophy La Carreta Trophy (for ladies 45+ and 55+)(for ladies 45+ and 55+)•The Potter Cup The Potter Cup (for annual, strong men 45+ (for annual, strong men 45+ event)event)•The IC Junior Challenge The IC Junior Challenge (for 16 and under (for 16 and under boys/girls - played boys/girls - played over 2 over 2 yr period)yr period)•The German Nations Cup,The German Nations Cup, (men 35+)(men 35+)

Approx every 2 yrs there is an IC Week somewhere, at Approx every 2 yrs there is an IC Week somewhere, at which the Windmill and Mercelis are playedwhich the Windmill and Mercelis are played

What Makes an IC successful?What Makes an IC successful?Hosting a number of fixtures /social events each yearHosting a number of fixtures /social events each yearParticipating in international IC matches and eventsParticipating in international IC matches and events

Developing their membership to include young Developing their membership to include young players players

Recruiting good and willing administratorsRecruiting good and willing administratorsLiaising with past playersLiaising with past players

Establishing a sound financial baseEstablishing a sound financial baseEnsuring representatives attend the AGMEnsuring representatives attend the AGM

Adhering to the ideals of the IC familyAdhering to the ideals of the IC familyResponding in a timely fashion to requests for Responding in a timely fashion to requests for

information from Councilinformation from Council

The IC NetworkThe IC Network

The 4000+ IC members are well connected The 4000+ IC members are well connected in tennis and other industries all over the in tennis and other industries all over the

worldworld

ICs have close links with tennis federations ICs have close links with tennis federations in many countriesin many countries

IC Council has links with ATP and WTAIC Council has links with ATP and WTA

The IC is proud to be an ITF “recognise The IC is proud to be an ITF “recognise organisation”organisation”

Funding IC ActivitiesFunding IC Activities

•The IC has locally arranged sponsors all over The IC has locally arranged sponsors all over the worldthe world•Some of these are individual IC membersSome of these are individual IC members•The Compass Group is the principle sponsor of The Compass Group is the principle sponsor of the Junior Challenge the Junior Challenge •Lacoste has given valuable financial support Lacoste has given valuable financial support to the ICto the IC• The Council collects annual subscriptions The Council collects annual subscriptions from member clubsfrom member clubs

The IC has a vibrant, progressive role to The IC has a vibrant, progressive role to play in today’s gameplay in today’s game

We believe that the power of tennis fosters We believe that the power of tennis fosters friendship amongst individuals of all friendship amongst individuals of all

nations and contributes to the world’s fund nations and contributes to the world’s fund of goodwill.of goodwill.

Here are a few images of the IC in action:Here are a few images of the IC in action:

George Morgan playing for GB in the Final George Morgan playing for GB in the Final of the IC Junior Challenge in New Zealand of the IC Junior Challenge in New Zealand

in 2008in 2008

Gabriella Sabatini gives an IC clinic to Gabriella Sabatini gives an IC clinic to underprivileged kids in Argentina in 2007 underprivileged kids in Argentina in 2007

Frank Sedgman, IC President presents the Frank Sedgman, IC President presents the Jean Borotra IC Sportsmanship award to Pat Jean Borotra IC Sportsmanship award to Pat

Rafter in 2007Rafter in 2007

Underprivileged clinic Brazil 2007Underprivileged clinic Brazil 2007

Tommy Bennett GB Tommy Bennett GB

Sportsmanship award winnerSportsmanship award winner

Junior Challenge Finals India 2010Junior Challenge Finals India 2010

There is no copyright on this presentation There is no copyright on this presentation which can be adapted for use with any client which can be adapted for use with any client

of The International Lawn Tennis Clubof The International Lawn Tennis Club

Fin

APPENDIX 1APPENDIX 1Benefits to a corporate partnerBenefits to a corporate partner

•Fulfilment of “corporate social responsibility” objectives (junior underprivileged pics in annual

report)•Creation of tennis development projects linked to

corporate target markets•Company identity on publicity material, print, video

and links on world-wide websites•Acknowledgement of corporate sponsorship at all

major IC events•Opportunities to entertain at Grand Slam and other

tour events•Corporate tennis clinics for clients/staff involving

tennis legends