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The International Clubs

The International Clubs “Hands across the net, friendship across the ocean“

Fostering Friendship and Sportsmanship in International Tennis since 1924

The International Clubs

G Index Page 01

G Forewords – , , , Vijay Armitraj Page 02

G A Vision became Reality Page 03

G Objectives and Outcomes Pages 04 – 05

G Eminent IC members Pages 06 – 09

G Quotes from all Continents Pages 10 – 11

G A Heart for Children Page 12

G The IC Junior Challenge Page 13

G IC Weeks - A Brief History Page 14

G IC Weeks - Roll of Honour Page 15

G The Potter Cup Page 16

G US IC Jubilee Page 17

G Columbus Trophy in Japan / The Sportsmanship Trophy Page 18

G ’s IC Nations Trophy Page 19

G Burundi Project Page 20

G The IC Ball Page 22

G IC Legends Page 23

G The Executive Committee of the IC Council Page 24

1 Forewords

Frank Sedgman: “I am very proud and honoured to be Pre- sident of the IC Council. The Council is a true memorial of the International Club of Great Britain which was formed in 1924. Since that time the IC movement has expanded world wide with International Clubs now numbering 38 nations. And the ideals that were formed then have not changed since that time.

Players who have played internationally can form friendships for life and with programmes that enable clubs to engage socially and competitively it enhances cementing international relationships. Activities within their own clubs also keep the spirit of past achievements alive and it is very important that the history of our great game is not lost.

It is hoped the young players of today carry on the tradition the members of all the ICs have worked so hard to maintain.“ Frank Sedgman, President of the IC Council, at his 80th birthday

Virginia Wade: Vijay Armitraj: Michael Stich: “I have always had very fond memories of “The IC is a very special body that I am “I am happy that I am able to address you my experiences with the IC. My first was proud to have been a part of for many as a member of the International Tennis when I was a junior and I was invited to years. The values of the IC, bringing people Club of Germany and as Vice President of play in a friendly match including some of together from different religions and cul- the Council. the best players in the country, an event tures, backgrounds and nationalities, crea- that was so inspiring to me. The IC has tes a wonderful friendship between coun- The goal of IC’s and the goal of all of us is continued to create so many occasions tries, something that has always been very to promote the game of tennis in the which incorporate experience and talent important to me. In the James Bond film world. It is one of the best sports that you along with a mix of ages. This has streng- “Octopussy”, I wore an IC scarf in one of can play and we have to make sure that thened the links in the chain from one the best scenes in the film, just another the beauty of our sport will be brought to generation of tennis players to the next testament to the reach and goodwill of the people across the world. and formed an enduring bond between IC. I look forward to the work of the IC in those of different countries.“ the future, helping to make the world a Please help us in our work and support the better place for the generations to come.“ game of tennis.”

Virginia Wade, Vice-President Vijay Armitraj, Vice-President Michael Stich, Vice-President

2 A Vision became Reality

We have to go back to the early 1920’s, the young gladiators of so many countries on the occasion of a visit by Borotra and years after World War I, when it was who met in serious but friendly rivalry at a French team to Philadelphia. The moti- simply good to be alive. It was the age of tournaments around the world each year. vator for the flapper and Charleston, a time when chival- Another who influenced him in this direc- formation ry was reborn in the almost conscious tion was Lord Balfour, a former Prime and first effort to banish the painful memories of Minister of GB (1902–1905). Balfour was Hon. Secre- conflict. Among those most concerned to keenly interested in tennis and believed tary was the restore faith in the value of international that nations should come closer together. former US friendship and the essential goodness of Wallis Myers knew Balfour quite well and man was a respected tennis journalist. For had expressed his intention to form some captain, Fritz many years A. Wallis Myers had been the sort of club or society to cement the infor- Eugene Dixon. mal ties which bound together the young Dwight Davis became tennis players of all lands. Balfour per- the first Hon. President. suaded him to act. In 1931 the Austrian IC was On 26th November 1924 the Interna- formed, followed by the IC of tional Lawn Tennis Club of Great Holland. The Czechs were the Britain was founded at an inaugural next to form a club, which they meeting attended by some 50 leading did in 1933, and four years later international British players, held at the the Swedes followed. Thus, Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, and before the outbreak of World presided by Sir Leonard Lyle. Lord War II, there were already 7 clubs Balfour became the Club’s first in existence. Many clubs fol- President, Sir Leonard Lyle was lowed after the war. Their ar- the first Chairman of the IC rivals are shown later on a and Myers himself the first Hon. page with all flags and stripes. Secretary. Today, the IC family consists of 38 clubs and some 4’500 The second members. IC to be founded Their vibrant activity proves was the IC beyond doubt the validity of of in Wallis Myers’ original concept 1929. Jean Boro- that sports and tennis, at highest tra, the Wimbledon level, have all the finest things of champion of 1924 and competition about it. Although 1926, was the driving man is indeed a combative ani- force and first chair- mal, the better side of human man. Two of his fel- nature requires him to respect his low “Musketeers” opponent and afterwards to join also held office. with him in social union. The spirit René Lacoste of IC tennis is perfectly described in a A. Wallis Myers became the wonderful poem of Sir Henry Newbolt first captain with the words … lawn tennis correspondent of the Daily and “Toto” Telegraph and the lawn tennis editor of The Brugnon Field magazine. He was also a good tennis the first Hon. player, who loved to compete with the Treasurer...... To set the cause above cream of the European society including renown, King Gustav V of . The Americans followed To love the game beyond It was during this period that an idea be- one year gan to crystallise in the mind of Wallis later the price ... Myers, developing out of conversations The modern IC movement remains a testa- with Dwight Davis, the donor of the Davis ment to the vision of our founder Cup. Surely, thought Myers, there should A. Wallis Myers, who all of us salute. be some way of nurturing and preserving Jean Borotra the camaraderie that existed between the J. Barrett / A. Kurucz 3 Objectives and Outcomes

As we say farewell to the “noughties“ and The quadrilateral events, sometimes invol- The objective of involving young players reflect on the challenges which face the ving Golf, include the Wallenberg Trophy carries a more important message. Young world, it is encouraging to find elements in introduced by Sweden where four nations boys and girls who have set their sights on sport that embrace the better aspects of play a mixed match annually. The French an international tennis career, often know man’s ability to endure nation to nation. have recently incorporated, in memory of little of the and play very Robert Abdessalam, the former French IC few team matches. We ensure that in some President and Davis Cupper, a trophy bi-lateral matches some of the more pro- for countries with which he was most mising young players take part in these closely associated, involving on a perma- matches. In addition, in 2004 we intro- nent basis and , with one duced the IC Junior Challenge, where invited nation. teams of boys and girls of 16 and under representing their countries take part in The Council of ICs, which administers the elimination competitions on their conti- family of International Clubs worldwide, nent, followed by a finals at a different oversees a series of events which Clubs venue. The boys and girls travel as host on a regular basis, usually to celebra- a team and experience the pleasure of te an important anniversary. These include performing where interdependency is key. the Windmill Trophy (for players under 45 Now, 85 years old, the International Clubs They are made aware of the requirements and veterans 45 and over); the Mercelis have aims and objectives that have of ‘fair play’ within the community of Trophy (for lady players under 40 and evolved to meet the needs of a changing sport. In this way, we seek to achieve our ladies 40 and over); the Potter Cup (for society and to ensure that the Clubs fourth major objective. men veterans of 45 and over); the Caretta maxim ‘hands across the net, friendship Trophy (for ladies of 50/60 and over); the As a relatively senior institution in tennis, across the ocean’ is sustainable and Columbus Trophy (for men 55 and 65 and the notion of ‘giving back’ has taken hold. remains valid. over); and the Juego de Pelota (for men Recognising that, with a network of 38 In the second half of the 20th century, 27 over 70 and 75). Clubs around the world, we could do more, Clubs were formed from all five continents we have launched a philanthropic pro- Thus, we achieve, through the promotion of the world and in the “noughties”, as the gramme. We have benefitted over many of these international competitions, our first decade of the 21st century is referred years from private donors but we have second objective of promoting good to, a further 6 Clubs were created. There now moved up a number of gears by incor- fellowship among international tennis are few major tennis playing nations who porating the International Clubs’ Charita- players of the world. do not now have an International Club. In ble Development Programme that will each country aspiring to have an IC, tennis Our third and probably most important allow us, in conjunction with ICs in diffe- needs to have reached a certain stage of objective, is to maintain the standard of rent countries, to run tennis related pro- maturity for a Club to be sustainable. To sportsmanship and understanding among grammes for disadvantaged children. This ensure that we can meet our objective of players of all nations and young players in has already happened with clinics around creating lasting international friendships, particular. The culture of good sportsman- IC events in Auckland, Buenos Aires, we will continue to encourage new ship is seen throughout our events. It is Barcelona, Sao Paulo, Florida and Tokyo. nations to join. rare to see a moment of uncontrolled anger or a serious line call dispute in IC matches. The fun side of what we do is to play mat- When this happens, a simple reminder that ches nation to nation in a series of bilate- the perpetrator is taking part in an IC event ral, quadrilateral and multilateral events. usually results in good sense prevailing. The events between two nations are nume- rous and often have their origins going To underscore this vital ingredient, the back many decades. For example, the Council awards the Jean Borotra Sports- French and the British have enjoyed bi- manship Trophy to an international player annual matches going back 81 years. who has shown outstanding sportsman- When they play each other in the UK in the ship on an individual occasion or through- week before Wimbledon 2010 this will be out his or her career. This award in the last the 150th match! The Americans and the 10 years has been won by , Mexicans have an annual match, called , , and the Coupa des Amigos, which goes back . at least 30 years. Tennis clinic in Auckland (New Zealand)

4 Objectives and Outcomes

This year, with the assistance of the ITF, we The seal represents the silhouette of a tennis ball divided into are providing coaching know-how to a four equal parts intended to represent the north, south, east and modern tennis facility in Burundi, where west hemispheres of the world. The four latin words around the the concept of the social benefits of seal mean “goodwill“, “courage“, “friendship“ and “sportsman- access to sport for all has taken root. These ship“. Alongside “AMICITIA“ is he oak leaf, the symbol of strength, clinics and other programmes which are to ensure strong friendships. Alongside “AEQUITAS“ is the lau- on the drawing board will allow us to rel, the symbol of victory, to associate the idea of victory through sportsmanship. achieve the important goal of helping others through tennis. The east and west hemispheres join in two globes, showing all countries of the world, interpreted to mean that any member playing fot the International Club will have, It is not possible to operate an internatio- in opposition, players from all over the earth. The tennis court, which is drawn as nal network without adequate income, a it is viewed by a tennis player, symbolises the concept. management structure and a professional executive. In the past decade we have The oak leaf design was made from an actual oak leaf picked from an oak tree totally revised our structure, developing in front of Longfellow’s famous “Wayside Inn“. The laurel design was made from specific disciplines of governance, finance, drawings of early Roman designs. tennis management, marketing, IT and sponsorship and delegating these tasks to sub-committees. In addition, we have engaged the services of Paul Hutchins and his organisation to provide the professio- nal back-up to hold the structure together. Trophies of our main events Thus, we ensure better governance and management as a prime ongoing objective to underpin our activities. To finance our activities we have been fortunate to have the support of four sponsors. Lacoste who have helped us on a continuous basis since 2005; Compass who have contributed the lion’s share of the cost of the IC Junior Challenge since 2005; Banque de Luxembourg who are supporting our Charitable Development Programme; and HSBC who this year are sponsoring the IC Jean Borotra Sports- manship Award. We are extremely grateful to these Companies for their assistance. I am confident that in the area in which the ICs aim to operate and with the help of my many colleagues in Clubs around the world, the ICs can bring about greater friendship and understanding between nations, provide hugely enjoyable tennis to those who participate in our activities, ensure that the objective of good sports- manship is alive and well and provide, through tennis, a means of adding hope to the lives of disadvantaged young people. Barry Weatherill CBE Chairman Council of International Clubs

5 Eminent IC members

Argentina , Norma Baylon, Jose Luis Clerc, , , Ines Gorochategui, Martin Jaite,

Australia Frank Sedgman, Lesley Bowrey, , Evonne Cawley, , , , Judy Dalton, , , , Paul McNamee, , Pat Rafter, , , , , Maria Esther Bueno Pat Cash ,

Bahamas

Barbados Martin Blackman

Jan Kodes

Belgium , Jacques Brichant,

Brazil , Maria Ester Bueno, Thomas Koch, Armando Vieira

Canada , Lorne Main

Hanna Mandlikova Margret Court

6 Eminent IC members

Czech Republic Jan Kodes, Hana Mandlikova, Pavel Slozil, Iva Simunkova, , Helena Sukova, Renata Tomanova, Vlasta Vopickova

Denmark , Jan Leschly, Torben and Jörgen Ulrich,

France Frew McMillan Pierre Darmon, Françoise Durr, Francois Jauffret

Germany , , , Anna-Lena Grönefeld, Dr. Christian Kuhnke, Claudia Kohde, Rainer Schüttler, Helga Masthoff (Niessen), Michael Stich, Helga Hösl-Thaw (Schultze), Jürgen Faßbender

Wilhelm Bungert Virginia Wade

Great Britain , Virginia Wade, , Susan Barker, , , Angela Barrett, , Angela Buxton, Christine Janes, , ,

Hungary Szabolcs Baranyi, Robert Machan, Erzsebet Ambrus-Szell, Eva Szabo, Eva Rozsavolgyi, Geza Varga

John Newcombe

7 Eminent IC members

India , Mahesh Bhupati, ,

Israel Dudi Sela

Italy , , , Paolo Bertolucci, Antonio Zugarelli, Giordano Majoli, Sergio Tacchini, Beppe Merlo, Steffi Graf Tim Henman Paolo Cane, , ,

Mexico Paul Ramirez

New Zealand , Ruia Morrison, Chris Lewis, Judy Tinnock, from left: Ken Rosewall, , John Newcombe, Tony Roche Kelly Evernden,

Russia Alexander Metreveli, Anna Dmitrieva, , Valeria Titova

South Africa , Sheila Summers, , , , Renee Schuurman, , Frew McMillan, , , , , Jeff Coetzee

Gabriela Sabatini Anna-Lena Grönefeld

8 Eminent IC members

Spain , Conchita Martinez, , Arantxa Sanchez, Andres Gimeno, José Higueras, , , Emilio Sanchez,

Sweden Björn Borg, Jonas Björkman, Kent Carlsson, Stefan Edberg, Thomas Enquist, , Anders Järryd, , , Joakim Nyström, Henrik Sundström,

Lleyton Hewitt Andy Murray Switzerland

The Netherlands Tom Okker, Betty Stove, , ,

Uruguay from left: Patrik Kühnen, Boris Becker, Eric Jelen, Carl-Uwe Steeb and Coach Niki Pilic

USA , Gardner Mulloy, Butch Bucholz, Rosie Casals, , , Thomas Blake, Rosie Casals, , , Chris Evert, , , Tom Gullikson, (Original Virginia Slims Player), , , , Jenny Klitch, , Gretchen Magers, Patrick McEnroe, James McManus, Glen Michibata, Richard Reneberg, , , JoAnne Russell, , Leif Shiras, , , ,

Roger Federer Rafael Nadal

9 Quotes from all Continents

I have had the privilege to participate in Argentina in 1948 (we were the 7th coun- The International Club of South Africa is activities of the ICs before and after Open try to create an IC). I always looked up to it proud of its position as the only IC Club on tennis; in playing as a French no.1 amateur in my playing years and enjoyed the many player in the Windmill Trophy along with encounters with great friends. I was part of Hoad, Rosewall, Seixas, Brichant …, then the Executive Committee of the Council in helping administer the French IC as a and I have been president of the IC of Chairman of the club. Argentina for over 20 years. In 2006, my colleagues of the governing board of our IC decided to elect my son Enrique as a member. I felt deeply honoured, as he did. Three Enrique Morea´s have enjoyed the privelege of sharing the camaraderie and the friendships extended by this wonderful organisation. Enrique Morea (Argentina) the African continent. Founded in 1950, it has consistently strived to preserve the * * * * * esteemed traditions of IC tennis in a region IC of Japan celebrated its 30th anniversary where distance and financial restraints by hosting the Columbus Trophy 2009. It make such preservation all the more diffi- As such I do appreciate the enormous evo- was a great pleasure and honour for us to cult. Nonetheless, South African members lutions by the ICs in getting adjusted to the welcome players and spouses from 10 greatly value the distinction of their Club, new environment created by Open Tennis. nations worldwide. Amidst the newly found the ideals of the IC, and the unique tennis Things had to change and did change. The brotherhood that it provides. no.1 players are no longer expected to play Gordon Forbes (South Africa) while running their tennis professional career. But when their active career has * * * * * ended, a lot of them join their national IC to play with their club when convenient, Being part of the IC family creates contin- but even more than anything else to join ued opportunity for preserving the extra- the tennis family they belong to. ordinary and interdependent visions that I am glad to see that the friendship spirit the tennis tradition is founded upon. As a and the solidarity among the players and result, the expert knowledge and mutual ICs remain the major values of today´s ICs. determination shared among each Club reflects a successful integration of the Pierre Darmon (France) honourable objectives of the IC family tree. * * * * * and rekindled friendship, we renewed our resolve to be an active member of the The International Lawn Tennis Club has IC family of the world despite the geo- been part of our family for the last 62 years. graphical limitations. We realize that it is a long way for most other IC members to travel, but please know that we are always open to visits by other clubs. IC of Japan hopes to unite its members and to explore various ways in which we can serve our community through tennis. This year, we plan to organize an event that will bring our current and potential members to- gether. Although it is difficult to travel to each and Sakae Yoshii (Japan) every Club, our regional members are de- lighted to know that they are welcome at * * * * * any branch. The Czech IC is humbled to be My father, who was a good friend of the part of such a friendly assembly of cham- great Jean Borotra, founded the IC of pions and has been deeply rewarded

10 Quotes from all Continents through the reception of our IC fellows. areas we are steering through increased International Tennis Clubs are united by a Even though it is more difficult lately due communication and networking. Initiatives value that is shared by each individual to the financial side we are happy to be able such as Juniors Talent Search, Juniors member of every International Club around to stage our “June in Prag”. The invitation Development schemes, Inter Regional the world; namely, a love of the game of goes to three different clubs every year to tennis fixtures, active website are some of tennis. Whether you're a member of a Eu- join us in the friendly matches´ format our other recent drives to attain visibility ropean IC, an Asian IC, a North or South atmosphere. We are optimistic that similar and friendship across the net. American IC or in my case, The IC of New future events will be equally fulfilling in the Zealand, the one thing we all have in com- Daljit Wallia (India) years ahead. mon is a deeply held love of the game. In the face of globalization, the game of * * * * * tennis is a beautiful example of how re- As President of the International Tennis spectful confrontation can advance the Club of the , it is pleasure to prospects of humanity. The court is a place see the variety of different members where players expose their characters, and, who have benefited from the IC experience. by simultaneously sharing their individual stories, they learn from each other and grow personally. The Czech IC regards this re- markable aspect of the game as the most important and will persist in keeping it alive. Helena Sukova (Czech Republic) * * * * * It is that love of the game that provides the The International Lawn Tennis Club of rock solid foundation upon which every India will be celebrating the 60th year of International Club was built. And because founding in 2011. With a membership of of that foundation, cultural barriers, lan- 300+, its existence, ideals and aims are guage barriers, geographical isolation and “generally” (but not quite significantly) political divides all pale into insignificance I have heard from juniors who have partic- when IC members from different parts of ipated in the IC Junior Challenge, former the world are motivated to get together by top ATP and WTA professionals, men and the one thing that truly unites them, a women who have played IC events for deeply held passion for the sport of tennis. decades and members who because of age The long-standing success of Internation- or injury are rarely able to play at all any- al Clubs, and the respect accorded to them more. But regardless of age, gender or lev- are a tribute to the sum total of each in el of current skill, they all report to me what dividual's contribution to his or her IC. In a great experience the IC has been for them. my case, I have witnessed first hand the Some love the top flight competition and enormous enthusiasm and competence hospitality. Others look forward to the that fellow members of the IC of New travel and the always entertaining IC social Zealand have displayed in organizing inter- events. Many are fondest of the opportu- national junior events, arranging extensive known amongst Tennis circuit players, as a nities the IC provides to see old friends international trips, assisting promising result of inter-actions during IC India from around the world. For me, it has been young players, and hosting visiting IC events and driven by some active members. wonderful to experience both firsthand guests. India is a large country and we have and through conversations with our many challenges of distances, lack of financial members the fellowship and international And on that note, I'd like to say I'm proud support, participation also retention of goodwill that comes from a shared love and to be part of an international organization members IC India movement in the last passion for the great game of tennis. It whose members share a common love for decade has visibly been more active in is for that reason that It is an honor and a game that has given all of us so much en- Delhi and surrounding areas; increase in IC privilege to be part of the “IC family”. joyment. To the IC Clubs around the world, membership activity in the other regions of long may you continue. Daniel Waldman (USA) India will be helpful to enhance the impor- Chris Lewis (New Zealand) tance and brand equity of IC. Similarly, * * * * * active involvement from well known (International and National) Tennis players in IC programs will strengthen the repu- tation and IC brand in India. These are key

11 A Heart for Children

We initiated the idea of the IC doing clinics for disabled and disadvantaged children in 2006. The first one was given to a local organi- sation for mentally handicapped children in Pilará, Argentina in 2007 and was run by Gabriela Sabatini, who is a member of the IC of Argentina, assisted by the junior competitors and their coaches who were taking part in the S. American Junior Challenge at the time. It was so well received that it confirmed our view that it should be the direction in which the IC should develop. The idea was mooted at the IC AGM and confirmed by all 38 clubs represented. Clinic in Barcelona

Clinic in Barcelona Clinic in Sao Paulo

Further clinics have now been held in Another is due to be held during the IC The smiles on the faces of the recipients Auckland, Sao Paulo, Barcelona, Boca Junior Challenge World Finals, in New Delhi makes it a very rewarding experience for Raton and in Tokyo in October 2009 on in 2010. those involved in giving the clinics, which occasion of a Columbus Trophy. are usually the competitors and coaches participating in the IC events during which they take place. It reinforces the IC’s resolve to ensure that it fulfils its corporate social respon- sibilities to the community in general. The programme is destined to continue to grow at IC events throughout the world, which can only serve to benefit the recipients as well as the IC players who give their time and energy to present them. Julian Tatum

Clinic in Pilará, Argentina 2007 run by Gabriela Sabatini

12 The IC Junior Challenge

Prior to the year 2000, New Zealand were for the smaller regional Challenges and in Although these events do not always having problems getting suitable practice 2005, Challenges were held in S. America feature the very best 16 year-olds in each for their young players , so Athol Tills of the (Uruguay) with 4 countries, N. America country, it does give those who are not NZ IC asked Frank Sedgman if he could get (Bahamas) with 4 countries, Europe () normally supported at the highest level by a few Australian junior players together and with 8 countries and Australia (Sydney) their Federations, the possibility to parti- have a match against them. This match with 3 countries. cipate in serious international competition went on annually, alternately in Australia and reap the benefit of it. This sometimes The winners of each Challenge, Uruguay, and New Zealand for a few years, until they means that they overtake their higher Mexico, , and New Zealand were joined decided to invite one or two other coun- ranked colleagues and go on to greater the following year for the finals, by Aus- tries occasionally, like Japan, Philippines, or achievements in their tennis careers. Often, tralia (host country) and GB, runners-up Malaysia to take part as well. these juniors are able to combine parti- in Europe. The overall winner of the first cipating in the Junior Challenges with At a meeting of the IC Council Executive in World Finals was the New Zealand team. Paris in 2004, we were talking about the The Challenges took age profile of the IC and I had the idea place again in 2007 sup- that if we could do what the Australasians plemented by both an were doing, but on each continent, then Asian Junior Challenge have a grand final somewhere, it could cre- and a S. African event ate a great competition. The teams could and the finals were in consist of two boys/two girls aged 16yrs- Auckland NZ in 2008. and-under plus an adult (preferably IC The World Final was member) captain/coach. again won by the team from New Zealand. The event would serve to reduce the “age profile” of the IC in the eyes of the tennis The International Club world, as well as giving us a greater con- Junior Challenge is now nection with juniors, who would learn in its third phase with about the IC before they went on “the Challenges having taken tour” and therefore know about it when it place in 2009, in Sao Matthew Thompson of Compass and Julian Tatum came time for them to finish their profes- Paulo, Florida, New Delhi prolongating the cooperation for further six years sional careers. This would answer another and Barcelona. 19 coun- of the ICs concerns, that of players not tries took part in total and the World Finals playing ITF 18-and-under tournaments knowing of the ICs existence during and will be in New Delhi in December 2010. before or after the IC events and, some- after their playing career. Further, as the IC India, New Zealand (holders), Germany, times, with considerable success. This also does not have junior members of this age, USA, Brazil and GB will fight for the trophy helps the ITF increase levels and numbers communication would be necessary with presented by The Council of International in their draws for these competitions. their local Federations, which could only Lawn Tennis Clubs. There is a social element to the IC Junior enhance relationships between the two. Challenge. Sometimes at these events Finally and arguably, most importantly, it Starting with the 2007 Challenges, a han- there are welcome dinners/cocktails/ would give young players an introduction dicapped/disadvantaged children’s clinic gala dinners/area tours/local customs’ to tennis played under the ideals of fair- has been run during many of the Chal- exhibitions, or a combination of all of play and sportsmanship in the IC spirit. lenges, with the junior competitors in- them. They are designed to ensure that volved in giving their less fortunate The search for a major sponsor was begun the players learn more about social nice- colleagues their first tennis experience. and after many months of presentations to ties than just coming to the tennis facility At times, these have been emotional events the UK industry’s top movers and shakers, and going back to their hotel. but very satisfying to those who gave their The Compass Group agreed to be the spon- time and energy for this admirable cause. The overall aim is to broaden the education sor for the European event for the first The smiles on the faces of the recipients of young tennis players and to give them six year cycle. What was left over from make it all worthwhile. a sense of the possible. In this it would the cost of running this event would be appear to have far exceeded our initial used to subsidise airfares for the finalists The Compass Group have recently agreed aspirations. and thus, the IC Junior Challenge was born. to funding at an increased level for the IC volunteer officials on each continent next six years and so regional Challenges Long may it continue. enthusiastically recruited their own spon- will again be held in 2011, 2013 and 2015, Julian Tatum sors (including some generous IC members) with the finals in the alternate years.

13 IC Weeks – A Brief History

I have to hand it to the Dutch. It was their The names of the great and popular play- Trophy for senior veterans and the Carreta initiative in the hard years after the devas- ers who have taken part over the years Trophy for senior veteran ladies. tation in Europe of World War II to create are too many to list here but included The content of an IC Week is largely a mat- the concept of the “IC Week”. In sunny among them are Frank Sedgman, Rod ter for the host country, provided the Noordwijk by the North Sea in July 1948, Laver, , Herbie Flam, Bob events played are officially recognised and they invited teams representing Great Abdessalam, Bjorn Borg, Betty Stove, Tom overseen by the Council. Some countries, Britain, France, the USA, the Netherlands Okker, Jeremy Bates, Harold Elschenbroich with the facilities and financial support and Belgium to compete in a ‘round robin’ and Olga Morozova. In each “Week” the available, prefer to have an IC Week that competition over four days. Great players names of former Davis and Federation Cup provides competition for more Clubs and from that era took part including Bob players are dotted around the draw and as a result, host a much larger event. For Falkenburg (USA) and John Bromich with the extension of the original concept instance in in 2004, there were (Australia) respectively winner and runner- to include young players and veterans, four competitions played, with 146 players up at Wimbledon in 1948, Jean Borotra the names of many national champions and 77 supporters participating in 35 teams (France), Enrique Morea (Argentina), Tony from older age Groups also now appear. from 15 countries. In 1999, at Wimbledon, Mottram (GB), Hans van Swol (Netherlands) IC Weeks have evolved. Recognising that there were 225 players from 30 countries and Philippe Washer (Belgium). the original format designed to attract the taking part with just two events-where 30 Starved of being able to watch such an top current players would no longer work teams entered the Windmill and 19 teams array of talent 20,000 people turned out in the age of the professional, the Windmill entered the Mercelis. In Washington, in to watch the event. is now competed for by a team of two men 2008, for the USIC 75th Anniversary, there players and two veterans of 45 plus. The were 217 players taking part in four events. The Dutch presented a silver trophy, known successful teams in these events usually as “the Windmill”, the other name by which To provide a snapshot of the standard of include young players who are just leaving an IC Week is fondly known. In the Silver play, at Wimbledon there were 61 former or have recently left the circuit and those Jubilee book published by the IC of GB in Davis Cup and 19 former Federation Cup who are about to join it. 1948 the Week was described as “by far players. In Washington there were 35 men the most ambitious event in IC history”. In 1997 the Belgian IC introduced an event and ladies who had played Davis and Fed The account of the event finishes with the for lady players and lady veterans of 40 Cup for their countries. In addition, there prophetic statement” the success of the plus and named it after their former were 12 circuit players taking part. It is week ensured that from time to time national champion Christiane Mercelis. also interesting to note from the Roll of other IC Weeks would be held”. Fifty-two Now every IC Week hosted by a Club is Honour on the next page that these won- years on, it is remarkable to find that, in a expected to have both the Windmill and derful weeks of testing competition have game that has changed so much, there the Mercelis incuded in their “Week”. had honours won by fourteen nations. have been a total of 22 IC Weeks – an In addition host Clubs can elect to have Many IC Weeks have been smaller and average of four IC Weeks each decade. additional official competitions. So in the more intimate occasions. They are just as I have been fortunate to have gone to Roll of Honour of events played at an IC competitive and enjoyable even though 14 of these great occasions that I can best Week on the following pages you will see restricted to the core events and next describe as festivals of tennis. the occasional inclusion of the Columbus year, 2011, the IC of India will celebrate its 60th Anniversary with an IC Week, proba- bly in Delhi. Their IC Week will be the first of this decade, the first on the sub-conti- nent of India and I am sure that countries will be queuing up to go. The IC Weeks of the past 60 years show that this is a format that endures and is extremely popular among member coun- tries-a trend that I am confident will continue, as Clubs fulfil our maxim ”Hands Across the Net, Friendship Across the Ocean.” Barry Weatherill CBE Chairman of Council

Lord Iliffe in 1951 presenting the IC Week Silver Windmill to Frank Sedgman, Captain of the Australian team of International Clubs

14 IC Weeks – A Brief History

IC WEEKS IC Weeks Roll of Honour July 1948: Noordwijk, The Netherlands Winners Runners Up Windmill Trophy - IC of GB beat IC of USA – 25 sets to 23 July 1951: Eastbourne, UK Windmill Trophy Windmill Trophy - IC of Australia beat IC of South Africa (in a round robin on sets) USA 8 8 June 1956: Brussels, Belgium GB 4 1 Windmill Trophy - IC of USA (event curtailed by rain) Australia 3 2 June 1961: Stockholm, Sweden France 2 3 Windmill Trophy - IC of Australia (winning in a round robin tournament) Germany 2 2 July 1971: , The Netherlands Italy 1 1/2 1/2 Windmill Trophy - IC of GB beat IC of Australia by 1 game Netherlands 1 June 1974: Edgbaston, UK Sweden 1/2 1 1/2 Windmill Trophy - IC of USA beat IC of Sweden 3-2 Japan 1 May 1978: Berlin, Germany Mexico 1 Windmill Trophy – IC of Sweden vs IC of Italy (tie halved due to rain) South Africa 1 June 1979: Paris, France Windmill Trophy – IC of USA beat IC of France 4-2 Mercelis Trophy June 1980: Geneva, Switzerland Germany 2 2 Windmill Trophy - IC of Germany beat IC of France 3-1 USA 1 3 September 1982: West Palm Beach, USA GB 1 Windmill Trophy - IC of USA beat IC of Germany 4-2 Netherlands 1 August 1987: Bastad, Sweden Sweden 1 Windmill Trophy - IC of France beat IC of USA by 3 games Hungary 1 October 1990: Yomokoko, Japan Switzerland 1 Windmill Trophy – IC of France beat IC of Japan 5-1 September 1991: Wassenaar, The Netherlands Columbus Trophy Windmill Trophy - IC of the Netherlands beat IC of USA 4-2 April 1992: Mexico City, Mexico Germany 1 Windmill Trophy - IC of USA beat IC of Mexico 5-1 USA 1 Columbus Trophy - IC of USA beat IC of France 4-2 France 2 July 1993: Berlin, Germany Carreta Trophy Windmill Trophy - IC of USA beat IC of Germany 4-0 June 1995: Deauville, France USA 1 Windmill Trophy - IC of USA beat IC of France 4-0 GB 1 June 1997: Knokke la Zoute, Belgium Juego de Pelota Windmill Trophy - IC of Italy beat IC of USA 4-2 Mercelis Trophy - IC of Germany beat IC of Hungary 2-1 USA 1 August 1999: Wimbledon, UK Israel 1 Windmill Trophy - IC of GB beat IC of USA 4-2 Mercelis Trophy - IC of GB beat IC of USA 2-1 Totally June 2002: Monte Carlo Country Club, Windmill Trophy - IC of Australia beat IC of USA 4-2 USA 12 11 Mercelis Trophy - IC of USA beat IC of Switzerland 3-0 GB 5 2 April 2004: Mexico City, Mexico Germany 5 3 Windmill Trophy - IC of Germany beat IC of Australia 4-0 Australia 3 2 Mercelis Trophy - IC of Germany beat IC of USA 2-1 France 2 5 Columbus Trophy – IC of Germany beat IC of France 4-2 Netherlands 2 Juego de Pelota - IC of USA beat IC of Israel 2-1 Sweden 1 1/2 1 1/2 August 2006: Warmond, Holland Italy 1 1/2 1/2 Windmill Trophy - IC of USA beat IC of GB 4-2 Hungary 1 Mercelis Trophy - IC of the Netherlands beat IC of USA 2-1 Israel 1 August 2008: Washington DC, USA Japan 1 Windmill Trophy - IC of GB beat IC of USA 4-1 Mexico 1 Mercelis Trophy - IC of Sweden beat IC of Germany 3-0 South Africa 1 Columbus Trophy - IC of USA beat IC of France 4-0 Switzerland 1 Caretta Trophy - IC of USA beat IC of GB 2-0

15 The Potter Cup

The Potter Cup, a team competition for men over forty-five, is organized by the International Lawn Tennis Club of Spain. The event was started by John Potter in 1973. John Potter was an American who spent much of his life living in Barcelona and Biarritz. He was a good tennis player and a fine athlete. Representing the United States, he won a bronze medal in Fencing at the 1936 in Berlin. It was during a friendly match between the IC of Great Britain and the IC of Spain that he decided to offer a silver trophy for a team competition between nations.

“COPA POTTER-CAMPIONAT INTERNACIONAL DE CATALUNYA DE VETERANS-GRAN PREMI GENERALITAT DE CATALUNYA” The Potter Cup WINNERS LIST

BIARRITZ Initially the competition was played among ally recognized players such as: Jean Boro- Year Winner Runner-up 1973 Great Britain USA the four International Clubs of France, tra, Budge Patty, Frank Sedgman, Tom 1974 Great Britain USA Great Britain, USA and Spain. These teams Brown, Fred Kovaleski, Abe Segal, Gordon 1975 USA France have taken part in every competition. From Forbes, Beppe Merlo, Giordano Maioli, 1976 France USA 1973 to 1979 the competition took place Sergio Tacchini, José Luis Arilla, Manolo 1977 France USA 1978 France Spain in Biarritz, France. In 1980 it moved to the Orantes, Jacques Chaban Delmas, Jeremy 1979 France Spain Real Club de Polo in Barcelona, where it is Bates, and many others. The nations whose still played today. teams have participated in the competition REAL CLUB DE POLO DE BARCELONA are: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Year Winner Runner-up The Potter Cup is supported and recog- Canda, France, Germany, Great Britain, 1980 Great Britain Spain nized by the Catalan Tennis Federation, 1981 Great Britain Spain Hungary, India, Italy, Ireland, Luxemburg, Spanish Tennis Federation and Consell 1982 Great Britain Spain Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Russia, Català de l’Esport. It is also included in 1983 Great Britain Spain South Africa, Switzerland and USA. 1984 France Great Britain the official ITF veterans calendar and in 1985 France Spain the Tennis Europe calendar. Our thanks to the Polo Club for allowing 1986 France Spain us to stage this event for so many years 1987 USA Great Britain Among those who have taken part in the 1988 USA France 1989 USA France Potter Cup over the years are internation- Berta Tintoré, Secretary of IC Spain 1990 Spain USA 1991 Italy Spain 1992 Italy Great Britain 1993 Spain Great Britain 1994 USA Spain 1995 Italy USA 1996 Italy / Spain 1997 Germany USA 1998 Spain Germany 1999 Spain Germany 2000 Brazil Spain 2001 Brazil Spain 2002 Spain USA 2003 Spain Italy 2004 USA Spain 2005 Spain Italy 2006 Spain Italy 2007 Spain Great Britain 2008 Great Britain Spain 2009 Spain Great Britain Team of IC Italy winning the Potter Cup 2010 with Potter Cup representatives and ball-children

16 US IC Jubilee

Old and new tennis friends met in Washing- ton DC in 2008 to celebrate the 75th anni- versary of the IC of USA with an IC week comprising all 4 major IC trophies. And once more everybody could feel the great spirit of friendship which is the unique charac- teristic of our worldwide IC family. The matches were played at five of the most prestigious clubs in and around the beau- tiful Washington suburb of Chevy Chase. The main headquarters of the tournament was the traditional and famous Chevy Chase Club with its wonderful clubhouse. 21 IC nations participated and the level of the matches was very high. Sweden (with Asa Svensson) won the Mercelis Trophy, USA the Carreta Trophy, GB (with Jeremy Bates) the Windmill Trophy and USA the Columbus Trophy.

vy Chase Club The hospitality of our American friends was Clubhouse Che superb. We all have to thank Les Nicholson and Broward Craig for a wonderful week. Alex Kurucz

therill and Barry Wea Les Nicholson

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17 Columbus Trophy in Japan / The Jean Borotra Trophy

The IC of Japan celebrated its 30th anniversary by organizing a Columbus Trophy in Tokyo in autumn 2009. It was a very well organi- zed event, hosting IC teams from Belgium, Canada, France, Great-Britain, Hungary, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, The Netherlands and USA. The winning team was IC GB beating IC USA in the final 5:1; third place went to France followed by Belgium.

The first winner of the Trophy was Stefan acknowledgement of her opponents good Edberg, whose playing career exemplified shots. the highest standard of sportsmanship The statue is on loan from the Council of throughout. He was presented with a repli- International Clubs to the “All ca of the trophy at Wimbledon on 29 June Club” and will be placed on display outside 1999. The second winner was fittingly, the Club only on occasions when one of Chris Evert, in 2001. Chris remains a living the replicas is presented to an international example of cool sportsmanlike conduct player who has shown, either in a single on the court. Further winners are Todd match or through all or part of his playing Martin (USA, 2002), Maria Bueno (Brazil, career, the outstanding standards of 2003), Patrick Rafter (Australia, 2005). sportsmanship commensurate with the In June 2010 from a list of candidates objects of the International Tennis Clubs. chosen by a panel of international tennis The Award is now sponsored by HSBC journalists was presented with as the "ICs Partner in Sportsmanship." We this Trophy in recognition of her fearless are very grateful to HSBC for their support. attacking game, smiling demeanour and

The Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Trophy The Jean Borotra Trophy was commissio- ned by the French International Club in October 1998 as a gift to the Council of International Clubs in memory of Jean Borotra. The French sculptor, Jean-Jacques Hamard, created this splendid bronze. It is based on a photograph of Borotra com- pleting a running forehand, and is alive with movement. from left: Kim Clijsters, Barry Weatherill, Mme. Abdessalam, Vijay Armitraj

18 Germany’s IC Nations Trophy

The first “Nations Trophy” was played 2007 in Mannheim with 8 nations on the occasion of the 40 years jubilee of the IC Germany. With this event the IC of Germany intends to contribute to the goal of the Executive Committee to lower the average age of active IC members and to create a new attractive tournament. It consists of 6 singles tournaments (ladies open and 40+, men open, 35+, 40+ and 45+) and 3 doubles tournaments (ladies, men open/35+ and 40+/45+). Points for the Nations Trophy will be allocated to each player according by their results in the tournaments described hereabove. The event in Mannheim 2007 was won by the IC of Germany with Great-Britain Anna-Lena Grönefeld runners-up and a lot of former and current top-players like Anna-Lena Grönefeld (who won Wimbledon Mixed doubles 2 years later), Jeremy Bates from GB (former Wimbledon-winner in mixed doubles), Mark Koevermans (former dutch Davis Cup-Player) and Alexander Popp (2 times Alexander Popp quarter-finalist in Wimbledon only a few years before). In May 2010 IC Germany succeeded in defending the “Nations Trophy” with IC of Spain and Italy runners-up. The tourna- ment was played in Frankfurt and was perfectly hosted by the Tennisclub Palmen- garten. Once more great players participat- ed and wonderful matches were played. Germany for example was represented Jeremy Bates by the former Federation-Cup-winner Silke Meier-Heckmann and the former ATP-Top-

30 and Roland-Garros-doubles-finalist The winners of 2010 Marc-Kevin Göllner. One of our pictures shows all winners, from left: D. Dier, G. Marzenell, A. Thron, S. Werner, S. Meier- Heckmann, Dr. I. Mantzke (Pres. TC Palmen- garten), A. Kurucz (Pres. IC Germany), M. Shamayco, F. Castella and S. Tintoré. The special atmosphere of IC-friendship is demonstrated by another picture, which shows the Spanish team singing and danc- ing at the players party. IC Germany plans Doubles finalists: to continue with the “Nations Trophy” Jim May, Nick Adams, Dirk Dier and Aljoscha Thron every two years. Alex Kurucz Singing swinging Spanish team 2010 in Frankfurt

19 Burundi Project

A philanthropic engagement with the Bank of Luxembourg Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the world and the situation still is very fragile. The country very much depends on international help. There was a civil war between 1994 and 2005. With a successful presidential election in 2005 a certain political stabilization took place. The Council of International Clubs has signed a partnership with Sport Sans Frontières aiming to develop a project – together with the ITF and the Tennis Federation of Burundi – a project of “Mini-Tennis” for the children of the slums of Bujumbura. The goal is the promotion of tennis as sport for everybody and the children’s experience of a new sport, which creates fun and teaches respect for the opponent. Furthermore, the project enables the national federation to detect new young talent, which could and should be integrated into clubs. This wonderful project would not have been realized without a substantial finan- cial help from the Bank of Luxembourg, represented by Henri Reiter, Honorary Secretary of the IC of Luxembourg. Thank you so much! Alex Kurucz

20 Doing good Doing it well

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SKLODQWURSLHB(1B$LQGG  The IC Ball – November 2009 in Wimbledon

The Event raised for the IC Charitable We were buttressed by four very capable Development Programme in excess of ladies, Karen Hunter, Tara Stotesbury, £ 50,000 – money which the Council will Ali Feaver and Elena Adams who provided disburse in clinics and programmes in IC the choreography and the professional countries willing to undertake sustainable finishes that no man can emulate. tennis related programmes. This is a fund After such a successful evening it is our which will need constant replenishing and hope and intention to make this an biennial will not go far in this needy world. event – certainly for as long as the Masters We were supported in our endeavours Final stays in . All of this needs fur- by some great professionals: Sir Trevor ther evaluation but the opportunity to com- McDonald, the veteran British broadcaster, bine with other tennis based charities is introduced the occasion. act- something that the Committee will be re- ed as Master of Ceremonies. Virginia Wade viewing. Above all we will try to keep the next John Barrett in action and were there to give occasion as fresh as this first experiment. Take a bunch of enthusiastic amateurs and give them the task of devising a means of raising money for disadvantaged children through tennis and the idea of the Tennis Ball emerges. In fact, the amateurs comprised “profes- sionals” in finance, surveying, media, the law, leisure and sports management. The concept was to hold a Ball at Wimbledon in the week-end before the first ATP Masters Finals at the O2 Arena in London. Virginia Wade, Sir Trevor Mc Donald Sacha Jaffri explains painting In this way the IC would seek to carry out its traditional roles to entertain support. Charlie Ross, the outstanding in- For me it was a fast learning curve with an ex- visiting tennis players when visiting from ternational auctioneer finessed the auction traordinary outcome. Huge thanks are due to overseas. with great good humour and extraordinary the above ladies, the many other volunteers skill and Dan Bloxham, the All England involved and the other members of the work- Club coach, took some of the kids from ing Committee, namely John Beddington, his Wimbledon Tennis Initiative through a Andrew Pisker and Boyd Cuthbertson, the display routine with ball and racket to Secretary of the IC of GB, under the Chair- demonstrate their newly acquired skills. manship of Nick Basing. Barry Weatherill

Supporting children at the Tennis Ball

The plan was to raise money through sev- eral routes: ticket sales; the auctioning of items of potential value; and sponsorship of the event. Unsurprisingly, at the time of a severe recession the latter did not mate- rialise but the tickets were sold out – all 300 of them – and the fantastic gifts of items from various sources, including members of the International Clubs of Argentina, Bermuda, Italy, Monaco and the USA, meant that the auction was a huge success. Auctioneer Charlie Ross at work

22 IC Legends

Above from left: Rene Lacoste, Fred Stolle, Bob Howe

Mid from left: Roland Journu, Jacques Chaban-Delmas (former President of France), et Jean Borotra

IC vs. Queen’s Club 1957 Standing: R. J. Ritchie, J. E. Robson, C. Parker, R. Mark, C. Sproule, A.R.F. Kingscote, N. Sharpe, R. Emerson. Sitting: G. Shea, N. Kumar, H. Flam, G. Mulloy, N. Fraser, A. Cooper, M. Anderson, R. Krishnan

23 The Executive Committee of the IC Council

Executive Committee Frank Sedgman (Australia) (President – ex officio) Barry Weatherill (GB) (Chairman) Pierre Darmon (France) Dan Waldman (USA) Gustavo Herrero (Argentina) Doug Hillen (South Africa) Des Shaw (New Zealand) Daljit Wallia (India) Marco Gilardelli (Italy) Alex Kurucz (Germany) Julian Tatum (GB)

Peter McQuibban (GB) (Honorary Secretary) Charles Trippe (GB) (Honorary Treasurer) Paul Hutchins (Development and Assistant Secretary)

Management Group Barry Weatherill (GB) Charles Trippe (GB) Paul Hutchins (GB) Alex Kurucz (Germany) Marco Gilardelli (Italy)

Sponsorship Sub-Committee Sub-Committee Marketing, Sub-Committee Philanthropy Communications and Publicity Barry Weatherill (GB) (Chair) Nick Basing (GB) (Chair) Brian Hatton (GB) Alex Kurucz (Germany) (Chair) Henri Reiter (Luxembourg) Gustavo Herrero (Argentina) Berta Tintoré (Spain) Boyd Cuthbertson (GB) Julian Tatum (GB) Mark Koevermans (Holland) Barry Weatherill (GB) Henri Reiter (Luxembourg) John Barrett (GB) Yogesh Prasad (India) Ronny Goldman (Israel) Scott Mead (USA) How to contact us Media Group Paul Hutchins Sub-Committee Player Liaison, Ubaldo Scanagatta (Italy) IC Council Fixtures and Events John Barrett (GB) PO Box 400 · Wimbledon Raghu Rawade (India) London SW20 0QU Pedro Hernandez (Spain) Marco Gilardelli (Italy) (Chair) Tel.: +44 (0) 208 946 9374 Guillermo Salatino (Argentina) Julian Tatum (GB) E-Mail: [email protected] Jean Couvercelle (France) www.ic-tennis.org Juan-Maria Tintoré (Spain) Thomas Kosinski (Germany) Thierry Pham (France) L. Jon Wertheim (USA) From Jan 2011 it is hoped that all Dan Waldman (USA) Peter Klein (Netherlands) ICs will be contactable via the new Vikas Singh (India) Paul Zimmer (Germany) web portal www.ictennis.net

Sub-Committee IT Imprint: Resposible for the production of this magazine: Alex Kurucz (IC Council) Paul Hutchins (GB) Editorial Staff: Barry Weatherill, Julian Tatum, Alex Kurucz Julian Tatum (GB) Layout: Müllerdruck Mannheim, Alex Kurucz · Print: Müllerdruck Mannheim

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