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Welcome
March celebrates a year of BTM, so thanks to all of you for making it the success it is. 2009 has continued well for British Tennis with Andy Murray claiming the €1.445m title in Rotterdam with a third successive win over Rafael Nadal. Congratulations also go to the British 14&U boys’ team who were champions at the Tennis Europe Winter Cup.
The Davis Cup team has also been selected: Ross Hutchins will be joined by Josh Goodall and Chris Eaton, with James Ward and Colin Fleming also in the squad, after Andy had to pull out with a virus. BTM goes behind the scenes to talk to key individuals about the preparation for the Davis Cup.
If you are planning a visit to the Davis Cup, pop along to the BTM stand located by the Ice Rink. Remember your membership card and you can earn an extra 50 TeamCard points for each day you visit.
AEGON Awards
The winners for February are:
Adult Player of the Month – Andy Murray
Junior Player of the Month – Laura Robson
Coach of the Month – Stuart Wilkinson, Tripletts Community Tennis Centre, Middlesex
As a British Tennis Member, you have access to an exclusive interview with one of the winners each month. Read the interview with Stuart Wilkinson
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Your Body: BTM Recipe Book
This month’s featured recipe from Alex Boyd, Head Chef at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton, is Roast Chicken with Tarragon Risotto & Baby Leeks.
See the recipe book
Your Mind: Tips to keep you mentally strong
Keep on top of your game with tips from the LTA's National Performance Psychology Manager, Roberto Forzoni.
Check out this month's tip
Your Game: Paul Annacone’s tip of the month
This month, Paul shows how to make your opponent ‘Fear Your Weapon.’ To find out how, read Paul’s tips
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BTM Spotlight On: Davis Cup by BNP Paribas
The Spotlight focuses on the Davis Cup this month, where we go behind the scenes at the playoffs and speak to those involved in the preparation for the GB v Ukraine tie. Read the feature
You can purchase AEGON Davis Cup Teamwear in the British Tennis online shop.
Wimbledon
Hospitality: You have exclusive access to hospitality in the British Tennis Membership Suites at The Championships, Wimbledon. Book one of these packages now to get the most out of your Wimbledon experience.
David Lloyd Leisure Clubs: This is the first year that all DLL clubs' Wimbledon ballots will be run centrally. If you are a member of a DLL club you must be listed against this club as a British Tennis member by 23 March in order to be entered into its ballot.
For more information about about hospitality and Wimbledon Ballots see the Grass Court Season page in the Watch area of the members' website.
ATP World Tour Finals
The world’s best 8 players are coming to London. The Barclays ATP World Tour Finals will this year be staged at the O2 Arena from 22-29 November. Watch this space for British Tennis Member offers and exclusives.
Compete
Sport:Away Tennis Holidays
Sport:Away, specialists in adult and family tennis holidays, are providing the unique opportunity of an exclusive BTM tennis week and a weekend at the NTC on the 18/19 July. Read more about Sport:Away holidays and BTM.
Competition Calendar for March
Key Competitions in March
The Family Championships
The Family Championships is a family doubles competition which runs throughout the summer season with finals in November. It’s a chance for young players to play with their parents in a fun competitive environment, with open, mixed, 10U and 14U events. To find out more, including details on how to enter, check out their website
A Day in the Life of...
We are introducing a new feature where we follow someone for a day to see their role in British Tennis.
This month we follow Dan Gomm, Duty Manager at the National Tennis Centre.
Read about Dan's day
Competition
Following on from the brilliant entries we received in our Christmas card competition, we are asking Junior members to design a tennis themed Easter card.
The winner will receive £50 worth of vouchers to spend in the British Tennis online shop as well as having their design turned into an e-card and sent to all members.*
Send your card designs to Easter Card Competition, British Tennis Membership, National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory Lane, Roehampton, London, SW15 5JQ. Alternatively email your entry with ‘Easter Card Competition’ in the subject title to the BTM team membership@lta.org.uk The deadline for entries is 31 March 2009.
*If more than one entry is chosen, the prize money will be divided equally amongst the winners.
Terms and conditions
British Tennis Online Shop
Get the Adidas Look this Spring! For March 2009 The British Tennis Online Shop powered by Pro-Direct Tennis brings you the latest Junior Adidas tennis range. Plus discounted clothing, shoes and rackets for adults and juniors alike are available. Check out all tennis deals and earn TeamCard points at the same time.
Donating TeamCard Points
You are now be able to donate TeamCard points to the Tennis Foundation and from Summer 2009 you will be able to donate points to your affiliated club. Just go to the redeem page on the TeamCard website.
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