CHAMPIONSHIP ARRANGEMENTS

Players are to sign in at least 30 minutes before the time previously given for them to play. Play in each event will start as follows:

RAF Open Singles (1st Tableau) -  Mon 20 Jul 0930

RAF Open Doubles - Tue 21 Jul 0930

RAF Singles Plate  - As required

RAF Doubles Plate - As required

RAF Inter-Stn Doubles - Tue 21 Jul 1300

RAF Ladies Novices Singles -  Mon 20 Jul 1000

RAF Ladies Open Singles -  Tue 21 Jul 1300

RAF Open Singles (2nd Tableau) -  Tue 21 Jul 0930

RAF Ladies Open Doubles - Wed 22 Jul 1400

RAF Ladies Inter-Stn Doubles - Tue 21 Jul 1530

RAF Ladies Singles Plate -  As required

RAF Open Singles (3rd Tableau) - Wed 22 Jul 0930

Mixed Tournament - Wed 22 Jul 1230

Gentlemans Veterans Singles - Thu 23 Jul 1100

Veterans Doubles - Thu 23 Jul 1400

Ladies Veterans Doubles - Sat 25 Jul 1000

If a player is not ready to play by the above times and is called forward for a match he/she will be disqualified. RAF Open Singles players seeded in either the 2nd or 3rd Tableau, and seeded players in other events, will not be eligible for entry into either of the Plate or Mixed Doubles competitions.

Finals

All finals are provisionally scheduled as follows:

Fri 24 Jul (0900) RAF Open Singles 1st Tableau

RAF Open Singles 2nd Tableau (or Sat 21 Jul if no 3rd Tableau)

RAF Singles Plate

RAF Ladies Singles Plate

RAF Doubles Plate.

Mixed Doubles

RAF Gentleman’s’ Veterans Singles Plate

Sat 25 Jul (1000) RAF Inter-Stn Doubles

RAF Ladies Inter-Stn Doubles

RAF Ladies Veterans Doubles

Sat 25 Jul (1300) RAF Open Singles (Final Tableau)

RAF Ladies Open Singles

RAF Gentleman’s Veterans Singles

(to follow) RAF Open Doubles

RAF Ladies Open Doubles

RAF Gentleman’s Veterans Doubles

Routes to Venue

The RAF TC is at the NW outskirts of RAF Halton on the approach to Halton Village. The nearest BR station is at Wendover, from where there is a bus service to RAF Halton.

Accommodation and Messing

Accommodation and messing will be arranged by the Asst Hon Sec, Flt Lt E A Price. It is therefore essential that requirements for accommodation are included on the Championships entry form. Requests for accommodation after the entry closing date will not be entertained. Please note that accommodation for all ranks is very limited at RAF Halton. Competitors seeking accommodation in the Home for Sport block should also note that, although a bed may be available, bedding may not; so please bring a sleeping bag.

Facilities

All competitors will be afforded Honorary Membership of the RAF TC for the period of the Championships. Changing, catering and bar facilities are available in the Clubhouse. Play will be on outdoor synthetic grass or hard courts as directed by the Tournament Committee. The Air Dome housing 3 indoor courts will be used in inclement weather. The telephone number of RAF Halton is (Wendover (01296) 623453 or VPN 95237 Ext 6158).

Cups and Trophies

Regrettably the constraints placed upon the Association by the Insurance Company prohibit trophies being held by individuals. Therefore, after the presentation, winners are to return all cups and trophies to the Hon Sec who will arrange for their safekeeping.

Retired RAF Veterans Insurance Requirement

All retired RAF veterans are advised to ensure that they hold adequate personal injury insurance to cover the period of playing in the RAF Championships.

NOTE

If you do not have a doubles partner in the open or veteran events, state `partner required'.