IWT LONDON OPEN 2022
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Sport(s): Racketlon
Federation: Federation of International Racketlon
Status: International World Tour
Date: 22 Jul 22 - 24 Jul 22
Federation Delegate:
Tournament Director:
Location: Roehampton Club, Roehampton Ln, London SW15 5LR
The London Open welcomes the worldwide Racketlon community back to one of the most famous and exclusive sports clubs in the UK: The Roehampton Club in south London.
After the huge success of the 2019 Challenger tournament which sold out in under 4 hours of the entry being open, the London Open at Roehampton is now back and has now been upgraded to an International World Tour (IWT) event – and after being voted as “International Tournament of the Year 2019” at the UK Racketlon Awards and voted by international players as having the best “Off Court Venue Facilities” and the 2nd best “Playing Facilities” on the whole 2019 FIR World Tour, the 2022 tournament is likely to be very popular!
Boris Becker, Goran Ivanisevic, Michael Chang, Lleyton Hewitt, Pat Cash and Andy Murray are just some of the iconic names that have all regularly used the Roehampton Club’s immaculate grass tennis courts to fine tune their games immediately before Wimbledon.
This is once again a very special opportunity to play grass court tennis on the FIR World Tour! (With all players needing to follow the club dress code of playing tennis in all white clothing!)
…and on some of the most famous grass tennis courts in the UK, as well as on perfectly maintained squash courts (used in many national UK competitons) and a brand new building holding the badminton (on tournament mats) and Table Tennis.
All whilst relaxing amongst the gardens, fountains and exceptional facilities of the Roehampton Club including a dedicated Player’s Lounge with excellent food and drink options available throughout the weekend.
We only have room for approximately 80 players for this tournament, so the capacity is limited and early entry is essential.
Online entries will open at 19.00 (UK time) / 20.00 (CET) on Wednesday 4th May.
The last tournament here sold out in 4 hours, so if you want to play the 2022 IWT London Open, please set a reminder in your diary and get your entry in as soon as online entries are opened!
For all questions, please mail: duncan@dwsevents.com
Venue Information
Before talking about the actual racket sports facilities, it is worth mentioning the gardens, the fountains, the croquet lawns, the immaculate changing rooms, the prestigious golf course, and the luxurious club house!
The Club’s brand-new indoor tennis facility will host the Table Tennis and Badminton – all on 3 brand-new roll out tournament mats. A 3 minute walk through the Club’s gardens will take you to the squash complex with 5 perfectly maintained glass back courts.
We then have the choice of the club’s 10 grass tennis courts to finish matches in style!
Schedule
Exact playing schedule will be published nearer the dates of the tournament – the below is a guide to the earliest possible time the different categories will begin (some may begin later).
Thurs 21st July |
From 19.00: Players are welcome to come and practice across all 4 sports, followed by a welcome meal and drinks in the club house. |
Friday 22nd July |
09.00 Doubles classes begin |
Sat 23rd July |
09.00: All singles classes continue or begin |
Sun 24th July |
09.00 Singles classes continue |
Accommodation Details
Hotels in this part of London in mid summer will all be very expensive so we have managed to find accommodation in the nearby University (12 mins walk from the club), who will provide single guest rooms.
We also have held rooms in a Conference Centre (10 mins walk from the club) who can provide double rooms (with small double beds). There should also be some AirBnB options but please book early as it is peak time.
Each university single room has its own bathroom and also has access to a large, shared kitchen with cooking facilities and a fridge/freezer. They are a 12 minute walk from the sports club. They do not include any breakfast, but a player’s breakfast is being offered at the sports club every morning from 8am.
Each double room in the Elm Grove Conference Centre has one small double bed, its own bathroom, all usual hotel room amenities and is 10 mins walk from the club. No breakfast included but a player’s breakfast is being offered at the sports club every morning from 8am.
Please email duncan@dwsevents.com to reserve a room. Spaces are limited and payment will need to be in advance. No accommodation bookings are possible after 5th June – or before if all the rooms are reserved – so please reserve early.
Accomodation Options
Roehampton University, Froebal Campus
Froebel College, Roehampton Lane, London SW15 5PJ
Single Room en suite
£58.00 per night with use of the shared kitchen
Elm Grove Conference Centre
Elm Grove, Roehampton vVenues, Roehampton Lane, London SW15 5PH
Double Room en suite (1x small double bed)
£76 per person per night
Tournament Entry
The tournament has a strict limit of 80 players so spaces will fill up way before the entry deadline. It is therefore essential to enter early to avoid disappointment: online entries will open at 19.00 (UK time) / 20.00 (CET) on Wed 4th May 2022
To enter, please click: HERE
– it is necessary to have an annual FIR Player’s license (15 euros) to be able to enter the tournament. This can be purchased HERE
Entry fees can be paid by bank transfer in advance – details to be sent 2 weeks before the tournament.
Singles |
55 euros |
Doubles / Mixed |
20 euros per player |
Junior Singles |
20 euros per player |
Travel
London has many airport options: Heathrow is the closest if traveling by car or taxi but Gatwick is quickest by train.
The Roehampton Club is a few minutes walk from Barnes train station in south London
London Heathrow |
35 mins by car/taxi or 1 hour by train. |
London Gatwick |
45 mins by car / taxi or 45 mins by train. |
Luton Airport |
70 mins by car / taxi or 90 mins by train. |
London City Airport |
60 mins by car / taxi or 60 mins by train. |
Stansted Airport |
80 mins by car / taxi or 90 mins by train |
