Davis Cup Trophy Tour Comes to East Glos
On Sunday 21st August 2016 The Davis Cup will arrive at East Glos Club as part of a national Trophy Tour of Great Britain launched by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) in April this year.
The event takes place from 10am to 5pm.
Following Great Britain’s historic win against Belgium in the 2015 Davis Cup Final, when Team GB hoisted the trophy for the first time in 79 years, the LTA wanted to celebrate this momentous occasion by delivering the Davis Cup Trophy Tour across the country to thank the tennis community including players, coaches, venues and volunteers who supported the team on its incredible journey. It also wanted to inspire a new generation to pick up a racket and get involved in tennis.
The East Glos event is free for all to attend and gives people a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see and be pictured with the impressive Davis Cup Trophy up close and personal.
From 11am to 3pm we’ll be offering FREE adult and junior coaching sessions including racket demo testing, speed gun and ball machine. There will also be a family barbecue, and the Mini Club Championships (Mini Red, Orange & Green) will be held on the day. See the schedule below.
Darren Morris, Club Manager of East Glos Club said: “We are thrilled to have been chosen to be a part of this very special Davis Cup Trophy Tour. We hope by getting the local community involved that this will drive an increased passion and enthusiasm for tennis in the Cheltenham area.”
Leon Smith, Davis Cup Captain, said; “Winning the Davis Cup was an incredible moment for me and all the team. Lifting the trophy on the court in Gent was an amazing feeling and I’m eager to ensure a lasting legacy following this historic achievement. Taking the trophy across the country and being able to share this momentous achievement with the nation is an important part of this legacy. I can’t wait to see everyone’s reaction when they see the Davis Cup and sharing a bit of that passion we had on court will hopefully encourage others to get involved and choose tennis as part of their everyday lives”.
