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# Win once-in-a-lifetime Wimbledon experience with tennis star Mark Petchey
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/win-once-in-a-lifetime-wimbledon-experience-with-tennis-star-mark-petchey/
- Published: 2025-02-07T08:42:22.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:22:32.000Z
- Description: Ipswich tennis enthusiasts have the chance to win a private coaching session at Wimbledon with former British No.1 Mark Petchey in a new competition launched at Ipswich Sports Club.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Grassroots Sport, Health, Fitness & Wellness, #article, Ipswich Sports Club, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters:** The Mark Petchey Grand Slam Giveaway offers local players the opportunity to receive elite-level coaching at the home of tennis, including exclusive access to Centre Court and a private lunch with the former Andy Murray coach.

**The big picture:** The competition launch follows Petchey's recent coaching masterclass at the club, where members and guests received expert technical guidance from the respected tennis commentator.

![Mark Petchey giving a coaching masterclass at Ipswich Sports Club](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1738760281-mark-petchey-coaching-at-isc-edited-2.png)

Mark Petchey giving a coaching masterclass at Ipswich Sports Club (Ipswich Sports Club)

**What they're saying:** "It was an honour to welcome Mark Petchey to Ipswich Sports Club last week. I would like to thank him on behalf of the Club for his time coaching his sport and engaging freely with members," Club Chairman Andy Isles said.

**How to enter:**

- Weekly qualifiers take place every Sunday until 1 June
- Free entry for ISC members, £10 for guests
- The final entry fee is £20
- Email [chris@dearling.com](mailto:chris@dearling.com) by Thursday to enter the following Sunday's qualifier
- The final will be held on Sunday, 8 June, at Ipswich Sports Club

**By the numbers:** Additional prizes include Active Away Coaching Weekend vouchers worth £218 for second and third-place winners.

**The bottom line:** ISC members and event attendees also have an exclusive chance to win a holiday for two at a Neilson resort in Greece or Croatia.

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