Archived News

18

Jan

2017

What to look forward to in 2017

What to look forward to in 2017
After a successful year of fixtures and events in 2016, the IC Council and ICs of the World are now gearing up for another full year of fixtures...

16

Jan

2017

IC of GB Member - Sir Andy Murray

 IC of GB Member - Sir Andy Murray
After a tremendous year of record breaking accomplishments, Andy Murray has become Britain's youngest Knight of modern times. At the age of 29,...

28

Dec

2016

IC Council 2016 Round-up

IC Council 2016 Round-up
As 2016 draws to an end, the IC can look back on another successful year full of competitive fixtures and events. Consistently played in the...

22

Aug

2016

IC Philanthropy

IC Philanthropy
As part of the updating of the IC suite of websites, the new Philanthropy page is now live and is accessible via the word...

28

May

2016

IC USA claims Potter Cup title

IC USA claims Potter Cup title
The 44th edition of the Potter Cup took place last weekend, and saw the team from the United States emerge triumphant, claiming its seventh title...

19

Apr

2016

Potter Cup Preview

Potter Cup Preview
The line-up for the forthcoming 44th edition of the Potter Cup has been revealed, with a total of seven International Club (IC) teams from around...

7

Apr

2016

Abe Segal

Abe Segal
Members will be saddened to learn of the death of the legendary S African, Abe Segal, aged 85. Read more >>

12

Jul

2015

2015 IC AGM

2015 IC AGM
The 2015 IC AGM was held at the LTA Training Centre, Roehampton on July 5th. It was attended by 37 of the 40 ICs and after a working group session...

8

Jun

2015

IC Italy retains Potter Cup trophy

IC Italy retains Potter Cup trophy
IC Italy has successfully defended the Potter Cup trophy after beating the USA 4-1 to end a weekend of high quality senior competition at the RC...

24

Feb

2015

Tribute to John de St Croix

Tribute to John de St Croix
It was a sad day for tennis in South Africa and in particular for the International Club of South Africa when we learned of the passing of our...

9

Nov

2014

The Wimbledon Experience 2015

The Wimbledon Experience 2015
For anyone who wants tickets for the Wimbledon Championships, the IC Council have again arranged hospitality packages via the Keith Prowse...

6

Oct

2014

The Story of the IC Junior Challenge

The Story of the IC Junior Challenge
The story of the IC Junior Challenge, written by Julian Tatum, is now available. You can download a pdf here or for a hard copy, please contact...

15

Sep

2014

La Carreta 2014

La Carreta 2014
The German IC staged La Carreta trophy from 5th-8thSeptember in Heidelberg. Four IC teams took part- France Germany, Belgium and Great Britain....

9

Jul

2014

IC Council remembers Athol Tills

IC Council remembers Athol Tills
Athol Tills passed away on Thursday 3 July after a long illness. Athol was at the inaugural meeting of the IC Club of New Zealand in 1956. He...

2

Jun

2014

Italy wins 6th Potter Cup Title

Italy wins 6th Potter Cup Title
IC Italy has won the 42nd edition of the Potter Cup following a decisive 4-1 victory over France on the final day of the competition. The...

30

May

2014

XLII Potter Cup now underway

XLII Potter Cup now underway
The 2014 Potter Cup is underway this week.  The tournament will be staged at the RC Polo Barcelona from 29th May – 1st June, and is...

6

May

2014

Elena Baltacha

Elena Baltacha
It is with great sadness that the IC Council announces the untimely death of Elena Baltacha, aged 30 after a short illness. We extend our...

2

May

2014

The Wimbledon Experience 2014

The Wimbledon Experience 2014
If you are thinking of visiting the UK for Wimbledon 2014 then please click here to find details of different packages available for...

20

Feb

2014

La Carreta 2014

La Carreta 2014
IC Germany invite your IC to participate in La Carreta 2014, a team-event for ladies 50+ and 60+ from September 4th-7th in...

27

Nov

2013

Tennis and Golf week in Cyprus

Tennis and Golf week in Cyprus
5 ICs participated in a wonderful tennis and golf week in Cyprus from 3 until 9 November: Denmark, South Africa, Luxembourg, Great Britain and...

20

Sep

2013

Wallenberg Trophy 2013

Wallenberg Trophy 2013
IC Germany narrowly defeated IC France to win the Wallenberg Trophy 2013, which was held last weekend in Essen, Germany. Read more...

11

Aug

2013

Eichi Kawatei

Eichi Kawatei
It is with great sorrow that we report the news that Eiichi Kawatei of Japan passed away on Saturday, August 3rd at the age of 79. He had...

14

Jun

2013

IC Sportsmanship Award

IC Sportsmanship Award
The new sponsorship of the IC's Sportsmanship Award was launched by Janine Borotra and Michael Hintze (CEO of CQS) at Roland-Garros 2013. The...

27

May

2013

Potter Cup 2013

Potter Cup 2013
This year's Potter Cup will take place from 30th May to 3rd June. See below for the full programme, draw, & team information, or click through...

10

May

2013

Brad Drewett

Brad Drewett
It is with much sadness that the IC of Australia notes the passing of our esteemed member Brad Drewett. Brad was a fine player, world class...

1

May

2013

CQS 4 Nations Event

CQS 4 Nations Event
 The Prague 4-Nations event is taking place again this year from 19 to 23 June - and with sponsorship from a new IC partner, CQS.  The...

23

Jan

2013

Bahamas Doubles event won by USA

Bahamas Doubles event won by USA
After three wins for The Bahamas against Barbados, Austria and The “International” team The USA proved too strong for The Bahamas in...

13

Nov

2012

The Wimbledon Experience 2013

The Wimbledon Experience 2013
If you are thinking of visiting the UK for Wimbledon 2013 then use the link below to find details of five different packages available for next...

29

Aug

2012

Inaugural lunch Chile

Inaugural lunch Chile
The newly founded IC of Chile has organised its first get together with a well attended lunch on the 15th of August 2012. The President of the new...

1

May

2012

IC Wimbledon Ticket Packages

IC Wimbledon Ticket Packages
The IC are offering Wimbledon Ticket Packages for the 2012 Championship.  Please click here to read full details  ...

14

Apr

2012

Argentina celebrates 65th anniversary

Argentina celebrates 65th anniversary
We at the IC Argentina were delighted to welcome our friends from the IC family. The spirit of friendship and good tennis fun typical of the IC...

27

Mar

2012

Pierre Darmon Steps Down

Pierre Darmon Steps Down
The French IC has seen a change in leadership when in the latest AGM Pierre Darmon retired as President. Pierre is well known as one of...

19

Feb

2012

The IC of South Africa Website

The IC of South Africa Website
Great news! The International Club of South Africa are proud to announce their website is up and running!  There are two ways of getting on...

16

Feb

2012

Bahamas host USA

Bahamas host USA
Over three days from 9th -12th February a group of 10 tennis players from The IC of the USA visited The IC of The Bahamas with the emphasis on the...

16

Jan

2012

Dutch Celebrate 80th Anniversary

Dutch Celebrate 80th Anniversary
The IC of The Netherlands was founded in 1931 and has just been celebrating its 80th birthday in style with an evening in a hotel in the...

9

Sep

2011

Uruguay 30th Anniversary

Uruguay 30th Anniversary
The IC of Uruguay celebrates its 30th anniversary with a men’s doubles event in March 2012 Read More >>

31

May

2011

Potter Cup 2011

Potter Cup 2011
CONGRATULATIONS to IC Spain on winning the POTTER CUP 2011 defeating IC Italy 4-1 in the finals played on 27 – 30 May at the Barcelona...

30

May

2011

Latest South African Newsletter

Latest South African Newsletter
The latest South African Newsletter beautifully edited by Moira Golden is now available - please click here to view

28

May

2011

South Africa has a New Chairperson

South Africa has a New Chairperson
IC South Africa is delighted that Leonie Grondel was unanimously elected as the new Chairperson and as the first lady in this position in South...

21

Apr

2011

IC of Japan expresses thanks

IC of Japan expresses thanks
Many ICs from around the world have passed on messages of support and sympathy to the IC of Japan following the recent earthquake and tsunami in...

21

Apr

2011

Potter Cup 2011

Potter Cup 2011
The 39th Potter Cup event (also the 9th Gran Premi Generalitat de Catalunya and the 18th Campionat Internacional de Catalunya de Veterans) will be...

15

Mar

2011

Jacky Brichant passes away

Jacky Brichant passes away
Jacky Brichant, a Belgian tennis icon and past President of the IC of Belgium, died on Wednesday 9 March 2011 at the age of 80. More >>

8

Feb

2011

The Tennis Ball

The Tennis Ball
This successful fundraising event will take place on 19 November 2011 at the Savoy Hotel, London. For details please visit...

29

Jun

2010

IC Annual General Meeting 2010

IC Annual General Meeting 2010
A successful 62nd Annual General Meeting of the Council took place at the LTA National Tennis Centre on Sunday 27 June 2010.

20

Jul

2009

IC BALL 2009

The IC Ball, organised by IC GB, took place on Saturday 20 June 2009, the weekend before the Wimbledon Championships. It was very well attended...

30

Jun

2009

IC COUNCIL AGM 2009

The 61st Annual General Meeting of the IC Council took place on Sunday 28 June 2009 at the LTA National Tennis Centre in Roehampton, London. It...

29

Jul

2008

The 2008 IC Annual General Meeting

The IC AGM took place at the prestigious LTA National Tennis Centre in Roehampton, London on Sunday 29 June 2008. It was a very well attended...

21

Jun

2008

IC of GB Ball & Garden Party

International Lawn Tennis Club (IC) of Great Britain The IC Ball The IC Ball was held on Saturday 21sr June at the Dorchester Hotel on...

3

Nov

2007

IC Bulgaria

The Executive Committee of the IC Council approved the formation of IC Bulgaria at Roland Garros on Saturday 3 November 2007. The meeting was...

31

Oct

2007

FRANK SEDGMAN celebrates 80th Birthday

410 guests attended a dinner in Melbourne, Australia on 25 October celebrating Frank Sedgman's 80th birthday. Frank won the Men's Singles at...

15

Oct

2007

Obituary - Pat Honey Sr.

It is with great regret we communicate the passing away of Pat Honey Sr. on 15 October 2007 in Austin, Texas at the age of 89 years. Pat was...

26

Jul

2006

Obituary - Robert 'Bob' Abdesselam

With great regret we communicate the passing away of Robert 'Bob' Abdesselam who died on 26 July 2006 in Paris after a lengthy time in poor...

20

Mar

2006

Obituary - Gene Scott

It is with great sadness to communicate that Gene Scott died on Monday night 20/3/2006 of heart disease. Gene was a great 'IC Man' and served as...