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TENNIS AT THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON

WIMBLEDON
EVENT GUIDE

02088 437 699
enquiries@keithprowse.co.uk
keithprowse.co.uk/wimbledon
WIMBLEDON EVENT GUIDE - TENNIS AT THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON - 02088 437 699 keithprowse.co.uk/wimbledon - Keith Prowse
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   The suites offer stunning panoramic views across
summer with the ultimate Wimbledon hospitality at      London which can be enjoyed from the intimacy of
The Gatsby Club including The Speakeasy and The        your own private balcony. Centre Court offers all of its
Players’ Tables. The contemporary and chic, double-    guests optimum comfort, with wider padded seating
height glass-fronted space embodies the redefinition   and the retractable roof means fewer interruptions
of the very best in sporting hospitality. Michelin-    allowing play rain or shine.
starred culinary guru Albert Roux OBE alongside son
                                                       We hope that you find this guide useful and will
Michel Roux Jr. and granddaughter Emily Roux will
                                                       answer any of the questions you or your guests may
renew their appointment as chefs at The Gatsby Club,
                                                       have.
The Speakeasy and The Players’ Tables designing and
serving the menu for this year’s Tournament.           We are sure that you will have a wonderful day at The
                                                       Championships, Wimbledon and we look forward to
If being at the heart of the action is what you
                                                       welcoming you on your chosen day.
are looking for, our Centre Court Skyview Suites
guarantee a day of uninterrupted action combined
with the on-site Wimbledon hospitality experience.

WELCOME TO WIMBLEDON

01    Welcome & Contents

02    The Gatsby Club Sample Itinerary

03    The Wimbledon Experience Sample Itinerary

04    Provisional Schedule of Play

05    The Gatsby Club Sample Menu

06    The Wimbledon Experience Sample Menu

07    Venue Map

08    Centre Court Seating Plans

09    No.1 Court Seating Plans

10    No.2 Court Seating Plans

11    Travel Information

12    FAQ’S

13    Contact details
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SAMPLE ITINERARY
 THE GATSBY CLUB
 MONDAY 2 JULY - FRIDAY 13 JULY                                     FINALS - SATURDAY 14 & SUNDAY 15 JULY

10:30AM        The Gatsby Club opens                                 10:30AM     The Gatsby Club opens

11:00AM        Enjoy a welcome drink at your table                   11:00AM     Enjoy a welcome drink at your table

11:30AM -      Lunch will be served with specially selected          11:30AM -   Lunch will be served with specially selected
onwards        wines and a choice of liqueurs                        onwards     wines and a choice of liqueurs

               Your court ticket will be issued during lunch                     Your court ticket will be issued during lunch

1:00PM         Play begins on Centre Court and No.1 Court*           2:00PM      Play begins on Centre Court*

4:00PM -       Traditional afternoon tea is served                   4:00PM -    Traditional afternoon tea is served
6:00PM                                                               6:00PM

7:00PM         The Gatsby Club closes                                7:00PM      The Gatsby Club closes

 All timings are approximate and subject to change

 * For schedule updates please refer to the wimbledon.com website

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SAMPLE ITINERARY
 THE WIMBLEDON EXPERIENCE ITINERARY
 MONDAY 2 JULY - THURSDAY 12 JULY

9:30AM          Underground Travelcard is valid for travel (zones 1-6, only included with overseas packages)

10:00AM -       Complimentary ‘The Wimbledon Experience’ shuttle bus service runs from Southfields Underground
1:00PM          Station (see TFL.gov.uk for a London tube map)

10:30AM         The Wimbledon Experience opens
                You will be presented with your court ticket upon arrival at reception
                Tea, coffee and pastries will be served
                The gates to The Championships, Wimbledon open

10:30AM -       The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum opens (situated underneath the Official Wimbledon Shop)
8:00PM

11:30AM         Play commences on No.2 Court and all outside courts

11:30AM -       Buffet lunch is served*
1:30PM

1:00PM          Play commences on Centre Court and No.1 Court

2:30PM-         The Wimbledon Experience is closed during this time
4:00PM

4:00PM -        Afternoon tea available (must be pre-purchased**)
6:00PM          Cash bar available

5:00PM -        Complimentary ‘The Wimbledon Experience’ shuttle bus service runs to Southfields Underground Station
9:00PM

7:00PM          The Wimbledon Experience closes

 All timings are approximate and subject to change.

 * Please check package inclusions for details

 ** Please note that af ternoon tea will need to be ordered at least five days prior to your attendance. (contact us on 01895 451 103 for more details)
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PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE OF PLAY

   DATE                                      PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE OF PLAY

   Monday 2 July                             Men’s Singles Champion opens play on Centre Court

   Tuesday 3 July                            Ladies’ Singles Champion opens play on Centre Court

   Wednesday 4 - Monday                      Men’s Singles, Ladies’ Singles, Men’s Doubles, Ladies’ Doubles and
   9 July                                    Mixed Doubles play

   Tuesday 10 July                           Ladies’ Singles Quarter-finals, Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals and
                                             Ladies’ Doubles Quarter-finals

   Wednesday 11 July                         Men’s Singles Quarter-finals, Ladies’ Doubles Semi-finals

   Thursday 12 July                          Ladies’ Singles Semi-finals, Men’s Doubles Semi-finals

   Friday 13 July                            Men’s Singles Semi-finals, Men’s Doubles Semi-finals and Mixed
                                             Doubles Quarter-finals

   Saturday 14 July                          Ladies’ Singles Final, Men’s Doubles Final, Ladies’ Doubles Final and
                                             Mixed Semi-finals

   Sunday 15 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.
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FOOD & BEVERAGES
THE GATSBY CLUB SAMPLE MENU

STARTERS    CONFIT SEA TROUT
            with chilled seaweed brith, avocado and pickled cucumber (GF, V)

            CARPACCIO OF LANCASHIRE FARM BEEF FILLET
            with grilled baby artichoke, parmesan and rocket (GF)

            CHILLED TOMATO & STRAWBERRY GAZPACHO
            with watermelon, feta and black olive powder (V)

            BAKED SCALLOP IN THE SHELL
            with Langoustines, button mushrooms, leek and duchesse potato

            GATSBY CLUB SEAFOOD PLATTER
MAINS       Half a lobster, blue prawns, salmon ceviche with pepper salsa, curried mussel, dressed crab,
            cabbage and fennel coleslaw sauce and Sauce Marie-Rose (GF)

            ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF
            with runner beans, crispy shallots and hand cut fries (GF)
            Bernaise sauce and smoked chilli ketchup

            FILLET OF SEA BREAM
            with cumin ratatouille, saffron fish broth, new potato and sauce rouille (GF)

            SPELT RISOTTO WITH WATERCRESS
            with asparagus, portobello mushroom and spenwood cheese (V)

DESSERTS    NECTARINE CLAFOUTIS
            with pistachio ice-cream (GF, V)

            CARAMELIA CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
            with bananoffee, salted peanuts and dulce de leche (V)

            STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU
            with English strawberry, compressed cucumber and balsamic vinegar (V)

            DAILY CHEESE PERSONALLY SELECTED BY ALBERT ROUX (GF)
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FOOD & BEVERAGES
THE WIMBLEDON EXPERIENCE SAMPLE MENU

STARTERS     CHILLED CREAM OF ASPARAGUS (v, gf)

             CHINESE NOODLE AND CHICKEN SALAD
             Cashew nuts, coriander, sesame oil

             AUBERGINE, ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CHILLI, SPRING ONION AND FETA SALAD (v, gf)

             ISRAELI COUSCOUS,
             Celery, dates, avocado, red radish salad, lemon dressing (v)

             OVEN ROASTED TOMATO SALAD,
             Grilled courgette, pesto and lemon dressing (v,gf)

HOT BUFFET   SALMON FISH CAKE
             Tartare sauce

             ROAST LEG OF LAMB
             Rosemary, garlic and thyme, potato gratin

             FAVA BEAN AND GOAT CURD MOUSSAKA (v)

COLD         MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES AND BLACK OLIVE BRUSCHETTA (v)
BUFFET
             ROAST SIRLOIN OF BIRCHSTEAD SHROPSHIRE BEEF, HORSERADISH CREAM (gf)

             POACH ORGANIC SALMON, SAUCE BOIS BOUDRAN (gf)

DESSERTS     STRAWBERRY AND VERBENA TIRAMISU (v)

             LEMON TART (v)

             CHOCOLATE OPERA (v)

             FRESH SUMMER FRUITS SALAD (v)
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WIMBLEDON
VENUE MAP

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CENTRE COURT
GUESTS SEATING PLAN

                  C E N T R E      C O U R T

                  ALLOCATED SEATING

                      CENTRE COURT DEBENTURES

                      CENTRE COURT VIPS

                                        NORTHWEST HALL                                    NORTH HALL                          NORTHEAST HALL
                               LEVEL 1 GANGWAYS 104—106                           LEVEL 1 GANGWAYS 107—109                    LEVEL 1 GANGWAYS 110—113
                              LEVEL 2 GANGWAYS 204—205                            LEVEL 2 GANGWAYS 206—207                    LEVEL 2 GANGWAYS 208—209
                              LEVEL 3 GANGWAYS 306—309                                                                        LEVEL 3 GANGWAYS 310—314

                                                                                     510            511
                                                                      509                                        512
                          Outside staircase for
                                        LEVEL 5             508                      309            310                      513
                         GANGWAYS 505—510                              308                                       311               514
                                 (lift available)         507
                                                                                     206            207
                                                     506        307         205                              208             312     515

                                                                                     106     108    110                                  516   Outside staircase for
                                                    505                       107                          109                 313       517   LEVEL 5
                                                                                                                                               GANGWAYS 511—514
                                                           306        204     105                          111         209               518   (lift available)
                                                    504
                                                                              104                          112                 314
                                                    503                                                                                  519
                                                                              103                          113
                                                           305                                                                           520   Outside staircase for
                                                    502                                                                                  521   LEVEL 5
                                                                      203     102                          114         210     315
                                                                                                                                               GANGWAYS 515—523
                                                           304                                                                           522   (lift available)
                                                    501                       101                          115
                                                                                                                                         523
                          Outside staircase for                 303     202                 Royal                            316
                                                                                                           211
                                      LEVEL 5                                       201      Box     212
                         GANGWAYS 501—504
                                                                       302                                       317
                                                                                     301            318
                                     SOUTHWEST HALL                                                                                 SOUTHEAST HALL
                             LEVEL 1 GANGWAYS 101—103                                                                               LEVEL 1 GANGWAYS 114—115
                           LEVEL 2 GANGWAYS 202—203                                                                                 LEVEL 2 GANGWAYS 210—212
                           LEVEL 3 GANGWAYS 301—305                               CENTRE COURT                                      LEVEL 3 GANGWAYS 315—318

Keith Prowse has a wide range of tickets allocated around Centre Court and the plan above details where
these seats are located. Whilst we endeavour to take all requirements into consideration, we cannot
guarantee your seating requests will be fulfilled.

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NO.1 COURT
GUESTS SEATING PLAN

           NO.1 COURT

           ALLOCATED SEATING

                NO.1 COURT DEBENTURES

                NO.1 COURT

                                      NORTHWEST HALL                                                                                     NORTHEAST HALL
                                                   LEVEL 2                                                                               LEVEL 2
                               GANGWAYS 28, 30, 32, 34, 36                                                                               GANGWAYS 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
                                                   LEVEL 3                              43             1                                 LEVEL 3
                             GANGWAYS 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43                                                                             GANGWAYS 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11

                                                                    39         41            36   2              3             5

                                                                                   34                       4

                                                                    37                                                         7
                                                                          32                                         6
                                                        35                                                                                 9

                                                                               30                                8
                                                               33    28                 B               C                 10        11

                                                                               26                            12

                                                        31               24                                                               13
                                                                                                                     14
                                                                    29                                                         15
                                                                               A
                                                                                                            16
                                                                                        22
                                                                    27         25            20   18            19         17

                                      SOUTHWEST HALL                                                                                     SOUTHEAST HALL
                                                  LEVEL 2                               23                                               LEVEL 1
                                                                                                       21
                               GANGWAYS 20, 22, 24, 26, 28                                                                               ENTRANCES B, C
                                                  LEVEL 3                                                                                LEVEL 2
                             GANGWAYS 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33                                                                             GANGWAYS 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
                                                                                                                                         LEVEL 3
                                                            No.1 COURT                                                                   GANGWAYS 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21
 Keith Prowse has a wide range of tickets allocated around Centre Court and the plan above details where
 these seats are located. Whilst we endeavour to take all requirements into consideration, we cannot
 guarantee your seating requests will be fulfilled.
Keith Prowse has a wide range of tickets allocated around No.1 Court and the plan above details where
these seats are located. Whilst we endeavour to take all requirements into consideration, we cannot
guarantee your seating requests will be fulfilled.

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.

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NO.2 COURT
SEATING PLAN

               NO.2 COURT

               ALLOCATED SEATING

                   NO.2 COURT

                                      1   2
                                 14           3       North toward
                                                      CENTRE COURT

                            13                    4   The gangways:
                                                      numbered 1-14

                                                      The seats:
                            12                    5   East and West sides:
                                                      A (front row) to
                                                      S (back row)
                                                      North and South ends:
                                                      F (front row) to
                            11                    6
                                                      S (back row)
                                                      Row N is closest to
                                                      the entrance gangways

                                 10           7

                                      9   8           East toward
                                                      CHURCH ROAD

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TRAVEL
INFORMATION

WITH ANY EVENT, THE BUILD UP OF TRAFFIC AROUND THE VENUE CAN BE
QUITE HEAVY SO PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME FOR TRAVEL.

FACILITIES

The Gatsby Club and The Wimbledon Experience is situated in the grounds of Wimbledon Lakeside Cricket Club. The
entrance is opposite Gate 5 of The AELTC, located on Church Road, Wimbledon, South West London SW19 5AG
The Centre Court Skyview Suites are situated within the Centre Court of The AELTC, the entrance is through Gate 5 on
Church Road.
Car parking is very limited on the day of the event. If you have requested a car parking pass in the post, follow the
information provided to direct you to the appropriate car park.
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.

UNDERGROUND                                                          TRAIN

The nearest underground station is Southfields on                    There is a frequent service between Waterloo and
the District Line. For various connections please                    Wimbledon during The Championships. Travel time
consult a London underground map.                                    between is approximately 12 minutes.

The Gatsby Club shuttle bus is available from                        TAXIS
Southfields Underground Station. For those who
would like to walk to The Gatsby Club, allow                         The nearest taxi ranks are located outside the
approximately 15 minutes.                                            main gate of The AELTC, Southfields Underground
                                                                     Station and Wimbledon mainline station.
CAR PARKING
                                                                     SHUTTLE BUS
Car parking is very limited on the day of the event.
If you have requested a car parking pass in the post,                The Gatsby Club shuttle bus is available from
follow the information provided to direct you to the                 Southfields Underground Station. For those who
appropriate car park.                                                would like to walk to The Gatsby Club, allow
                                                                     approximatly 15 minutes.

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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
(THE GATSBY CLUB)

Q:   WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY DOCUMENTATION?                    Q:   HOW FAR IS THE GATSBY CLUB FROM THE
                                                                   GROUND?
A:   Once payment has been received in full you will
     be able to download your e-vent documentation.           A:   The Gatsby Club is less than a two minute
     This will be your ticket to gain access to the                stroll from the ground. There is a shuttle buggy
     relevant hospitality facility. Details of how to              located outside The Gatsby Club should anyone
     download this documentation will be sent to you               feel they need a lift.
     via email.
                                                              Q:   IF I COME BY LONDON UNDERGROUND, HOW
Q:   DO YOU SEND COURT TICKETS OUT IN THE                          DO I GET TO THE GATSBY CLUB?
     POST?
                                                              A:   There is a shuttle bus that runs between The
A:   No, we give all court tickets out on the day                  Gatsby Club and Southfields Underground
     during lunch. As you will appreciate, these are               Station. We run a constant shuttle service in the
     valuable items that cannot be replaced, so we                 morning and afternoon but heavy traffic at peak
     keep them safe for you until you need them.                   times can slow the service down.

Q:   CAN I LEAVE MY SUITCASE/LUGGAGE IN THE
                                                              Q:   CAN YOU ENSURE THAT ALL OF MY
     GATSBY CLUB?
                                                                   DEBENTURE SEATS WILL BE TOGETHER?
A:   By all means, we have a fully staffed cloakroom
                                                              A:   Debenture tickets are sold in pairs, but we will
     throughout the day. Please note the cloakroom
                                                                   try our utmost to seat you next to, or near to
     will close at 7pm.
                                                                   each other. As an official supplier, our ticket
Q:   WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO MEET MY                            provision from The AELTC is very good. Seats
     GUESTS?                                                       are allocated to clients a few days prior to the
                                                                   date you are due to attend.
A:   The best place to meet your guests is at your
                                                              Q:   WHO SHOULD I INFORM IF MY GUESTS HAVE
     designated table. Our hostesses will escort you
                                                                   DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?
     and your guests to this location whenever they
     arrive.
                                                              A:   Guest’s dietary requirements can be added via
                                                                   ‘My Account’. You can access my account here:
Q:   DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING BEFORE THE
                                                                   https://www.wimbledon-experience.com/sign-
     EVENT?
                                                                   in.aspx?returnUrl=../sign-in.aspx.
                                                                   Any severe intolerances or halal and kosher
A:   Prior to your attendance you will need to assign
                                                                   requests need to be made one week before your
     e-vent documentation to each attending guest.
                                                                   arrival. We always do our best to accommodate
     Detailed instructions of how to do this will be
                                                                   all dietary requirements, but requests made
     emailed to yourself. Please note, for security
                                                                   less than 48 hours before attendance cannot be
     reasons all guests names must be added before
                                                                   guaranteed.
     the event, otherwise it could result guests being
     refused entry.                                           Q:   WHO WILL I SEE PLAYING?
Q:   CAN I WATCH MATCHES ON CENTRE COURT                      A:   The order of play is not known until the evening
     AND NO.1 COURT?                                               before and is produced by The AELTC Referee.
                                                                   Log on to www.wimbledon.com for the
A:   Unfortunately not. Packages are purchased for                 latest schedule of play. Alternatively, you can
     specific courts at the time of booking. That said, if         download the Wimbledon app for all the latest
     you wish to purchase Centre Court tickets for half            news.
     of your party and the other half for No.1 Court, you
     will be covered!                                         Q:   ARE THERE BAG RESTRICTIONS?

                                                              A:   Please note there are restrictions on bag sizes
Q:   WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
                                                                   (not exceeding 40cm x 30com x 30cm or 16” x
                                                                   12” x 12”) and hard-sided items plus prohibited
A:   We request clients dress on the smarter side of
                                                                   items (below). The speed of entry to the grounds
     casual i.e. no jeans or trainers. Jackets and ties are
                                                                   is decreased dramatically when multi-pocketed
     not obligatory.
                                                                   bags/backpacks are presented.

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THANK YOU
We look forward to
welcoming you to
The Championships,
Wimbledon 2018.

02088 437 699
enquiries@keithprowse.co.uk
keithprowse.co.uk/wimbledon
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