Tag: All England Lawn Tennis Club

Sustainability AELTC project key mantra

Article posted by Coliseum, July 28^th, 2021

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has confirmed proposals for the creation of London’s (UK) first new public park since the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park opened almost a decade ago. The ‘Wimbledon AELTC’ stated that images of the plans for the 9.4-hectare (23-acre) park provide a first... » Read more

Wimbledon set to be back with panache

Article posted by Coliseum, May 5^th, 2021

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) recently outlined its aspiration to kick off the British summer of sport in style with the return of The Championships in 2021. The ‘Wimbledon AELTC’ quoted Chairman Ian Hewitt as stating, “I would like to say how excited we are that Wimbledon will be... » Read more

Wimbledon imposing ‘Parkland’ expansion plans

Article posted by Coliseum, April 29^th, 2021

The Championships at Wimbledon (UK) will undergo a sea change in the coming decade, with an 8,000-person stadium to act as the fulcrum. ‘tennishead’ stated that the new ‘Parkland’ stadium will be situated where Wimbledon Park Golf Club currently sits. The All England Lawn Tennis Club... » Read more

Spectators’ safety key in Wimbledon 2021

Article posted by Coliseum, March 26^th, 2021

Following the publication of the UK Government’s ‘Roadmap out of Lockdown’, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) Main Board and Committee of Management met to consider some operational decisions in relation to planning for The Championships 2021 (read Wimbledon – the oldest tennis... » Read more

Breaking the proverbial glass ceiling

Article posted by Coliseum, March 1^st, 2021

Women are breaking the glass ceiling and rubbing shoulders with men equally in boardrooms. And this counts for the sports venue sector as well. Gone are the days when women with pinstripes were a rare phenomenon. Today they are storming the male bastion with a vengeance. Below are three women who... » Read more

Chic facility to come up near Wimbledon tennis complex

Article posted by Coliseum, August 22^nd, 2019

A £70m facility will come up adjoining the iconic Wimbledon Championship complex. Willmott Dixon of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has been put in charge of the project. The new facility will include 12 new tennis courts (six indoor and six outdoor), new club house facilities, an... » Read more

Wimbledon reveals new £70m retractable roof on Court No 1

Article posted by Coliseum, May 31^st, 2019

A new retractable roof was unveiled over Wimbledon’s No 1 court ahead of this summer’s competition. The new roof cost £70million and is identical to the one that has covered Centre Court since 2009. It was constructed by British company Sir Robert McAlpine over the course of three... » Read more