Global Tennis and DPLTC welcome you to the Global Tennis Family Festival and Devonshire Park Open 2009, two weeks of fantastic sun, sea, planes, tennis and of course the grass.

The two week festival takes place on the world renowned grass courts at Devonshire Park International Lawn Tennis Centre, Eastbourne.

This venue hosts a number of world events, including the Aegon International pre Wimbledon event which includes the ATP and WTA, and will be a training venue for London 2012. Therefore to play at this venue is something special.

During the festival, each entrant will receive a goody bag*, an opportunity to meet other players in the evening entertainment, a chance to play in the timed family fun event on the Friday and not forgetting a chance to see Airborne, the International Air Show, which starts on 13th August.

Combining a holiday with a tennis tournament couldn't be better so don't forget to book your hotels, B&Bs or campsites early*. Details are available at www.visiteastbourne.com

Parents are not forgotten in 2009 after feedback we are please to announce that on the first Monday of each week there will be a "Meet the Parents Doubles Fun Mix-ins" and drinks reception. For those more serious about there adult tennis, then you can take part in the Mens/Ladies 35/45 & Overs.

So we all look forward to seeing you down at Devonshire Park and if there any requests or suggestions then please do not hesitate to contact me in order to make your entire event professional, enjoyable and inspirational.

See you on Court.

Gary Marlow
Tournament Director

 *Please do not make any financial commitments until your place in the tournament has been confirmed. Acceptances are published within 48 hours of the entry deadline.