The IC Junior Challenge

The IC 16-and-under IC Junior Challenge began in 2005 and was made possible by generous donations from The Compass Group, from its inception until 2018. In that year, we were honoured that tennis icon, and longstanding IC member, Rod Laver agreed to endorse the event by adding his name to its title - and it has since been known as "The IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge".

We are very grateful to The Compass Group for their commitment over the years. Whilst their support came to an end in 2018, we were fortunate to have found two new sources of support, in order to guarantee the event's continuation.

The event is a competition open to all ICs around the world (over 40 countries). A regional competition is played on each of the five continents and the winners of the regional events go through to play the Worldwide Finals the following year, together with a team fielded by the host country.

Each team comprises two girls and two boys, with an adult as captain. All juniors play both a singles and doubles match against every other country team, with all matches counting towards the overall team result.

Both the regional competitions and Worldwide Finals offer players a full and rewarding itinerary, not just their matches but also cultural activities and tennis clinics for children from underprivileged backgrounds. The event offers them a chance to meet players of a similar age from all over the world - in a way that embodies the IC motto: "Hands across the net, friendship across the ocean."

For more information, please contact Felipe Bunster at the IC Council.

 

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Upcoming Junior Events

December 2018
The Tennis Ball

The Tennis Ball

On Saturday 10th November 2018 over 500 guests descended upon the London Hilton Park Lane, to help raise money for two of Britain’s leading tennis charities; Give It Your Max (GIYM) and the IC Philanthropic Programme (ICP).  

The ball was compered by leading Sky Sports presenter Marcus Buckland, with a key note speech by Sir Trevor Mcdonald, who is Patron of both charities.   Leading British comedian Dominic Holland entertained the guests and speed painter Dave Sharp painted two spectacular portraits of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic which were auctioned that evening and will be signed by both players.

 

Money was raised through a raffle, donations and auction items.  The live auction was a great success, skilfully directed by the entertaining and highly regarded auctioneer Charlie Ross.  

Tim Henman and Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow MP were amongst the many personalities present.  Guests danced into the early hours to The All Time All-Stars, 10 piece band. 

Tim Henman, former British Tennis No.1 and GIYM Patron said:
“The Tennis Ball is a wonderful event for two fantastic charities. I’ve worked closely with Give It Your Max and the work they do is really helping to enhance the life of so many children. The money raised from this year’s Tennis Ball will help them to grow their programme to even more areas across the UK.”

Honorary President of The Tennis Ball John Beddington said:

“The fifth Tennis Ball was the most successful we have held yet, raising much needed funds for GIYM and IC Philanthropy – much more than we could have ever expected. This money will go to these two very worthwhile charitable tennis initiatives, giving many children all over the world the opportunity to play tennis.”

The Tennis Ball was supported by Linklaters, Zoo Communications, Maui Jim and City AM.

For more information and to view the video from the night visit 
http://www.thetennisball.co.uk

Pictures from the night can be seen in the gallery below and by Clicking here


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