Transport

I have been alerted to a possible error regarding completing the transport link.  Whilst I can complete it for you, should you wish to email me your preference for Qualifying and Championships, ideally you would wait until IT have had a chance to check the issue on Monday.  Thanks for your patience.

Miss Goldson

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS:

This is advance information for Year 11 and above recalls, who are awaiting the result of their trial.  Please do not respond to this, as you do not yet know whether you have a place at the Championships.

Whilst this information will apply to trainees in due course, it is not an indication of your acceptance to the Championships, merely a logistical task that must be completed ahead of time, but not yet.  Progression for all trainees is week by week.  No transport information is required from you at this stage, so please do not ask questions at this point.

GENERAL TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Once the results of the Year 11 and above reselection have been announced on Tuesday, those successful will have their status changed allowing access to the information below.

The home page of your BBG login will provide you with a link to complete your transport options or you can go to 'my details'.  Can I ask that:

  • You read the information below before making your options as changes later cannot be guaranteed and do cause logistical issues
  • You complete your options within the timeline provided, which is Friday 23 May (Year 11 and above accepted BBGs only)

Qualifying Competition:

  • The event takes place between Monday 23 June to Thursday 26 June (we have captured availability for Year 11 and above recalls and schools will be asked to confirm availability across these four days for trainees at a later date.   
  • All trainees complete two days (or more should you wish) where permission is provided and where not, those trainees attend on their usual training day at the allotted time, unless it would usually be Thursday in which case it is likely you will be asked to on an alternate date, as that day is normally over quite early weather depending).  
  • The Qualifying is held at AELTC Community Sports Centre Roehampton, Bank Lane, London, SW15 5JT
  • Arrival time is 10:00am and departure approx 18:30 but can be later depending on the weather and schedule of play.  Transport cannot be provided part way through the day via AELTC coach.

The Championships:

  • The event takes place from Monday 30 June to Sunday 13 July at AELTC, Church Road, Wimbledon, SW19 5AE.  Whilst we do not retain all BBGs for the full duration of the Championships as clearly there will be fewer matches part way through the second week, this should not affect your transport choice.
  • Championships availability for trainees will be requested later in June
  • Arrival time at the Championships each day should be at 10:00am and departure is usually at about 21:30-22:00, but can be later depending on the weather and schedule of play.  You should therefore consider your mode of transport carefully in light of the late departure time and equally any onward travel you need to undertake after alighting from the coach.  Clearly there may be days where you need to arrive later or leave earlier but this can be communicated via your availability and should not affect your main mode of transport choice.
  • Where there is late night play on Centre Court or No 1 Court, those BBGs involved will be provided with escorted transport home via the AELTC courtesy cars.

TRANSPORT OPTIONS

As you can imagine, there will be large volumes of people travelling to and from both the Qualifying and the Championships, so we ask you choose your transport mode carefully in light of increased traffic in these areas.  The options are as follows:

  • AELTC Coach - Coaches are provided by Banstead who have been partnered with the Championships for many years and experienced in providing transport for schools.  Please see coach stops below which vary for the Qualifying and the Championships
  • Public transport
  • Lift with family and friends - please share vehicles where possible and note there is no parking available.  It is simply a drop off, near the venue.
  • Bicycle - details of where you can store your bike securely at each venue will be provided in due course.
  • On foot - again please consider the late departure (especially from the Championships) if you choose this method.  You will be escorted to either Gate 5 (Church Road) or gate 13 (Somerset Road) on departure.

*Please note all BBGs will be escorted from the grounds at both the Qualifying and Championships as it is our duty to see you off the premises.  We ask that you do not return unless there is a very good reason to do so. 

COACH STOPS

The following coach stops options are available for the Qualifying Competition:

  • Southborough A3 - Coach will wait in the lay-by on the Hook bypass slip road
  • AELTC Community Tennis Centre at Raynes Park on Grand Drive – Coach will be outside the gate on Grand Drive, St John Fisher School Bus Stop GP.
  • AELTC Museum Building, Wimbledon - Coach will be on Church Road by the Museum Building

The following coach stops are available for the Championships:

There will ultimately be up to 5 coaches for the Championships and once numbers at each stop have been collated, then timings will be provided nearer the Championships.  Stops are ordered alphabetically below to make it easier to make your choice, please note there are several that are close to BBG schools.

  • Beacon -  Coach will wait outside the Beacon School
  • Bishopsford Road - Coach will wait at Bus Stop called Middleton Road
  • Grand Drive - Coach will wait at the bus stop opposite the Co-op Store
  • Holy Cross - Coach will wait at the bus stop on Burlington Road, Near the Watchman Public House
  • London Road -  Bus stop outside Tiffin Boys School
  • Mitcham Eastfield’s, Grove Road - Coach will wait at the bus stop near the level crossing.
  • Old Rowan - Coach will wait at the bus stop at the junction of Kingston Road
  • Overton - Coach will wait on Brighton Road, opposite Eagle House School.
  • Raynes Park - Coach will wait at the West Barnes Level crossing bus stop that is next to the Astro Turf
  • Southborough - Coach will wait in the lay-by on the Hook bypass slip road.
  • Sunbury Manor - Coach will park outside the car park used by the school and Leisure Centre
  • Sutton - Quadrant Coach will wait at the bus station
  • Tooting - Coach will wait opposite the Police station on Mitcham Road
  • Wilton Crescent - Coach will wait at the bus stop at the junction of Kingston Road
  • Wilson’s - Mollison Drive, opposite the school at the bus stop
  • Wimbledon Chase - Coach will wait at the bus stop near the train station
  • Worple Road -  Coach will wait at the bus stops near the Virgin Active Gym

If you have any further questions regarding transport, please use the 'contact us' link but only when your mode of transport choice is requested.

Once again, no trainee has been asked for transport choices, so please save your questions until the appropriate time.  The requests for transport options is for 'accepted' Year 11 and above recalls only (once the results are announced on Tuesday).