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Welcome
The AEGON Pro-Series event in Barnstaple is underway with a host of British players taking part in the tournament. You can follow the action on the live Twitter feed
. There are now 9 British players in the top 100 including Elena Baltacha, Katie O’Brien, Colin Fleming and Ken Skupski so congratulations to all of them. Congratulations also to Heather Watson who became the second British girl to win a Junior Grand Slam, winning the US Open. Read on for an interview with Heather who is the AEGON Junior Player of the Month.
Remember to promote BTM to your club members and ask them to be part of the action too. All members who sign up now will be contributing to your club's Wimbledon ticket allocation for 2010. Each affiliated club's allocation of tickets for the 2010 Championships will be based on the number of club members who have signed up to BTM as of 30 November 2009.
New LTA/IHG Partnership
The LTA are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership between British Tennis and the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) who are joining our sponsor family as an Official Supplier and Preferred Hotel Partner.
Win tickets to the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals
To celebrate this new partnership, IHG are offering you the opportunity to win a pair of tickets plus overnight accommodation to the Final of the forthcoming Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at London’s O2 arena.
Our partnership with IHG also means that as a British Tennis member, you will benefit from exclusive rates offering a minimum of 25% discount for accommodation between Monday - Thursday and Saturday nights, and up to 35% off Friday and Sunday night stays when you book into any InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Express by Holiday Inn hotels across the UK, Europe, Africa and Asia. Each bednight booked will see IHG invest back in British Tennis. Enter the competition.
So whether you are watching, competing, coaching or looking for a weekend away, then ensure you take advantage of the great rates available and help IHG and the LTA continue to invest in the future of our sport.
Find out more about IHG and the offers available to you.
British Tennis Online Shop
The British Tennis Online Shop powered by Pro Direct Tennis is proud to bring you the latest in Tennis - from Rackets to Shoes & Bags to Balls - you'll find all you need for the court - here online!
Be the first to grab the New Nike ATP Tour Final Range available for pre-order now and don't miss out on our Fabulous K-Swiss Half Price Sale where shoes are up to 60% OFF - hurry whilst stocks last!
And remember with every Tennis Racket purchase you are entitled to FREE Racket Personalisation - write your name, slogan or favourite quote and make your racket stand out from the crowd!
You can also earn Team Card points with every purchase - find out more!
Play
Your Body: BTM Recipe Book
This month’s featured recipe from Alex Boyd, Head Chef at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton, is Fruit and Nut Stir-Fried Chicken and Vegetables.
BTM followed a Day in the Life of Alex Boyd which you can read here.
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 tells you how to put pressure on your opponent by attacking the second serve. To find out more, Read Paul’s tips
Watch
Spotlight On: Sports Science
This month ACE brings you the lowdown on Sports Science.
International Events Package
As the 2009 tennis season draws to a close, why not start planning a holiday for 2010 and go to see the world's elite male and female tennis players compete in Melbourne, Palm Springs, Miami and Paris? As a member of British Tennis you can sign up to the International Events Package for £30 a year and receive a 15% discount off published package prices with Grand Slam Tennis Tours. Roland Garros packages will be available for purchase from 1pm on Monday 19 October and can be booked online or by calling 020 7101 9342.
All BTM International Events subscribers will be automatically entered into a prize draw for a Roland Garros package for 2 people. Find more details on the members area of the LTA website.
Sign up to the International Events Package here or call 0208 487 7000.
ACE Preview - On Sale 15 October
ACE decide that Serena Williams is well worth all the outbursts and upsets in their next issue, but what do you think of her? Overrated and underappreciated? Or the only thing worth watching in women's tennis? See a sneak preview here. Let us know at letters@acetennismagazine.com
Ever wondered what it might be like to play in flannels and a wooden racket against today's modern gear? Colin Fleming and Ken Skupski try it out in ACE...email letters@acetennismagazine.com to tell us who you think won the battle of Old vs New.
It's all too easy to work up a bit of a temper on the court, as ACE discover when they count down the top 11 most famous tantrums in the game...What do you think they are? Email letters@acetennismagazine.com
Many of us out there have played against a future great, whether it's Roger Federer or Ana Ivanovic....have you? Let us know at letters@acetennismagazine.com
We all know that tennis has some tricky rules, but did you know that there is a whole host of unwritten etiquette? Do you have any suggestions to add to ACE's ultimate guide to the tennis code? Email letters@acetennismagazine.com
Many congratulations to Elena Baltacha on breaking the top 100..is there anything you'd like to ask her? Simply contact her via her facebook page and ACE will print the best answers next issue...
And finally...Are you in need of a weekend away? ACE are offering you the chance to win a weekend away at the luxurious Celtic Manor hotel...Simply pick up a copy of the magazine to find out how.
Join in on all the ACE debates by subscribing now, only £19 when you are a British Tennis Member. Call 020 8487 7000 or visit the LTA website ...
Compete
Competition Calendar for October
Key Competitions in October
Competition Organiser Weekend
On 2 - 4 October, 23 young volunteers attended the first Competition Organiser Camp, supported by v. Find out more about the weekend and how you can get involved.
A Day in the Life of...
This month we follow NTC Head Chef Alex Boyd. See what a day entails for Alex.
AEGON Awards
The winners for September were:
Player of the Month – Dan Smethurst
Junior Player of the Month – Heather Watson
Coach of the Month – Nick Clark
As a British Tennis Member, you have access to an exclusive interview with one of the winners each month. Read the interview with Heather Watson.
More about the awards.
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