Wimbledon ~ The Queue

It's London, let's Queue!

For those of you who were not fortunate to get tickets in the January lottery, take heed.... It's England! One can always Queue!

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The queue isn't complicated and is really quite pleasant. There are vendors selling refreshments, and everyone is eager and willing to discuss the latest Tennis gossip. The queue is also surprisingly international with people from world over.  If you are lucky enough to be in London (especially the first week of the Championships) by all means, take the tube out and soak up the atmosphere.

It's a treat even for those who don't follow tennis!

Below is a guideline for THE QUEUE………….. have fun AND don’t forget the strawberries and cream!

About The Queue

A substantial queue forms for the daily allocation of tickets. The Queue is strictly controlled in a designated area to ensure minimum disruption to our neighbors.
The Queue for The Championships, 2011 commences at 08:00 on Sunday 19 June 2011.

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It is usually necessary to join The Queue several hours before the Grounds open and entry cannot be guaranteed.
Tickets are sold on a strictly one per person queueing basis.
Payment is by cash only to maintain speed of entry.
The Honorary Stewards operate a Code of Conduct for The Queue and will arbitrate in any dispute.
Your position in The Queue cannot be reserved by a third party or by the placing of equipment - you must be present in person.

Ticket Availability

Tickets are sold strictly on the basis of one per person queueing and payment is by CASH ONLY.
Several thousand Ground Admission tickets are available each day. This number will vary depending on the number of people already in the Grounds, the number of courts in play and the weather.
Approximately 500 tickets are reserved daily at the turnstiles for Days 1 to 9 for both Centre Court and No.2 Court and approximately 500 tickets are available for all 13 days for No.1 Court.

Guide to The Queue  When to arrive

It is usually necessary to join The Queue several hours before the Grounds open.
Entry cannot be guaranteed.

Queue Cards and Wristbands

On your arrival at the end of The Queue you will be issued with a Queue Card. This card is dated and numbered to show your position in The Queue. It must be retained and will be checked on entry to the Grounds. These are non-transferable.
At approximately 7:30am Stewards will issue wristbands to those towards the front of The Queue who are queueing for tickets for the Show Courts. The number of wristbands issued exactly matches the quantity of tickets available for each court on that day.
Wristbands, marked by court and with a detachable 'court' tally, will be offered to queuers according to the number of Show Court tickets available. On reaching the entrance kiosk, the tally must be detached and handed to the cashier who will issue one ticket for the court on the tally.

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Left Luggage Facilities

Please refer to the Conditions of Entry. There are no Left Luggage facilities inside the grounds. Left Luggage facilities are provided at a number of locations outside the grounds. Camping equipment, oversize bags, picnic hampers and other prohibited items must be left in one of those facilities. All bags will be searched before acceptance into the Left Luggage facilities. Items are left at your own risk.

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Queue timings

Early in the morning (approximately 6am) anyone in The Queue will be woken by the Stewards, asked to dismantle any camping equipment, move cars to the car park and close up into a tighter formation to create space for those joining The Queue on the day.
Toilet Facilities for those in The Queue are available and open for 24 hours daily.
Ground opening and closing times
The Grounds are open daily from 10:30am until one hour after close of play.
Non Ticket-Holders will not be admitted after 8pm (or earlier on curtailment of play).

Ground Entry

The turnstiles will open at approximately 9:30am, except for the two finals days, although, with the exception of some catering and shopping outlets, toilets and the bank, most of the Grounds will not be accessible until the scheduled opening time at 10:30am.
Once maximum ground capacity has been reached, in accordance with the Club's Safety Certificate, queuers will be admitted on a 'one out, one in' basis only as spectators leave the Grounds.
Entry at ANY time is subject to ground capacity.


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