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"Hands across the net, friendship across the ocean "

Qu’est-ce que l’International Lawn Tennis Club ?

Le premier « International Lawn Tennis Club » (ou « International Club » ou ILTC) fut celui de Grande-Bretagne, fondé en 1924 par le très grand journaliste de tennis A. Wallis Myers, sur la suggestion de l’ex-premier ministre de Sa Majesté Britannique Lord Balfour. Cet homme d’état anglais, fervent amateur de tennis, avait compris combien le sport en général et le tennis en particulier, d’abord merveilleux moyens d’éducation de la jeunesse, pouvaient aider en même temps à créer et développer des liens nouveaux entre les hommes de tous les pays.

 
Lord Arthur Balfour		  
Wallis Myers


Le but commun des ILTC est donc de maintenir et d’intensifier des liens étroits de camaraderie et d’amitié entre les membres de chaque ILTC d’une part, et entre les joueurs internationaux des divers pays membres, d’autre part. Par des rencontres amicales annuelles, ils s’efforcent d’améliorer les relations cordiales entre les différents pays du monde. Des compétitions dans plusieurs catégories d’âge existent et sont organisées chaque année par les pays qui le désirent. Contrairement aux rencontres amicales où les niveaux peuvent être disparates, ces épreuves sont généralement d’un haut niveau et l’inscription d’une équipe doit respecter ce critère

Pour être admis membre d’un ILTC, il faut avoir représenté son pays dans des rencontres internationales, ou bien avoir remporté un championnat national quelle que soit la catégorie (jeunes ou seniors), faire preuve sur un court de tennis et dans la vie d’éthique, de distinction et de fair-play. Des exceptions sont faites pour certains membres, qui bien que ne remplissant pas les critères de niveau de tennis, de sélection internationale pour un pays, ou de victoire d’un championnat national, peuvent être néanmoins admis dans l'ILTC parce qu'ils contribuent par leur action, à la promotion de notre sport et à la vie sociale du Club.

Après l’ILTC de Grande-Bretagne, d’autres ILTC furent créés successivement dans plusieurs pays. Ils sont 35 à ce jour dans le monde. Pour plus d’information, vous pouvez consulter le site de l’ILTC Council, conseil d’administration de tous les ILTC: http://www.ictennis.net//

L’ILTC de Monaco a été créé en 1979, comme vous pouvez le voir dans notre Historique.

Aims of the IC

 "The International Lawn Tennis Clubs or "ICs" as they are affectionately known around the world, have as their core values :

 a) The enhancement of international understanding and goodwill through sport, specifically tennis; 

 b) The playing of matches between nations among tennis players who have played representative tennis overseas;

 c) The maintenance, encouragement and development of the highest standards of good sportsmanship among players of all nations;

 d) In particular the encouragement of the standards referred to in c) above among young players;

 e) The enhancement of the lives of young people, many of whom may come from disadvantaged backgrounds, through teaching them the value of sport and tennis in particular;

 f) The welcoming and entertainment of tennis players visiting their country from abroad.



IC Council News & Events

août 2021
IC Brazil recommences activities

IC Brazil recommences activities

From August 3rd to 7th the state of Pará, north of Brazil, received the first edition of the Mario Ruben Trophy - Top Eight

The edition marked the return of a high-level competition to the state of Pará, following all of the COVID-19 combat and prevention sanitary protocols. The competition has the 8 best players in the state of Pará in the main dispute and the participation of great Brazilian tennis idols in the seniors dispute.

The competition was conceived by the president of IC Brasil, Mario Martins, in memory of his father Mario Ruben de Mello Martins. Mario Ruben was a doctor, teacher, writer and above all a great father and tennis player.

Mario Ruben was fundamental for the development of tennis in the state of Pará, being together with his brother Claudio Martins, responsible for the idea of creating the first tennis courts of the main club in the state, the Assembleia Paraense.

Another club that benefited from Mario Ruben's vision was the Pará Clube, where Mario and his friends were responsible for raising funds for the first tennis court of the newly opened ''Lomas'' branch in 1953.

It is also worth noting that Mario Ruben encouraged his family to practice tennis, as was the case with his wife Heliana Martins, their children and grandchildren.

After 3 days of dispute, the player from the state of Pará Adonaldo Amorin was the champion of the Mario Ruben Trophy - Top Eight, and Francisco Caetano was the vice-champion. In the senior competition, Amadeu Façanha was the great Champion, and Mario Martins, get the vice championship.

Champions of 2021

Mario Ruben Trophy - Top Eight
Champion: Adonaldo Amorin
Vice Champion: Francisco Caetano

Seniors tournament
Champion: Amadeu Façanha
Vice Champion: Mario Martins

Special events

During the event a technical congress and group draw were held. After the event the schedule and regulations were presented to the press and public.

Event schedule

SUNDAY (08/01/2021)

  • 05:00 pm - Happy Hour at the Tudo Conveniência store, technical congress, drawing of the matches, presentation of athletes and delivery of participation certificates.

TUESDAY (08/03/2021)

  • 05:30 pm - Start of Mario Ruben Trophy - Top Eight matches

WEDNESDAY (08/04/2021)

  • Arrival of tennis players at the site.
  • 05:30 pm - Continuation of Mario Ruben Trophy - Top Eight matches

THURSDAY (08/05/2021)

  • 04:00pm - Start of Seniors matches
  • 07:00 pm - Opening Ceremony of the Mario Ruben Trophy - Top Eight
  • 07:30 pm - Continuation of Mario Ruben Trophy - Top Eight matches
  • 09:00 pm - Official Dinner of the Seniors Tournament and delivery of participation certificates

FRIDAY (08/06/2021)

  • 04:00 pm - Continuation of Seniors matches
  • 06:00 pm – Seniors exhibition match
  • 07:30 pm - Mario Ruben Trophy - Top Eight - Semifinals

SATURDAY (08/07/2021)

  • 04:00 pm – Seniors Final
  • 05:30 pm - Mario Ruben Trophy - Top Eight - Final
  • Follow by – Awards Ceremony

Mario Ruben Trophy - Top Eight Tournament Players

  1. Italo Souza
  2. Geovanny Mendes
  3. Adonaldo Amorim
  4. Matheus Coelho
  5. Bruno Duboc
  6. Francisco Caetano
  7. Renato Palácios
  8. David Martins

Seniors tournament

The tournament had the participation of the ATP tennis players and ITF senior circuit competitors.

Players

  1. Mario Martins - Best ranking on the ITF Seniors Circuit- 01
  2. Amadeu Façanha - Best ranking on the ITF Seniors Circuit- 03
  3. Galba Couto - Best ranking on the ITF Seniors Circuit - 04
  4. João Soares - Best ranking on ATP - 74
  5. Roger Guedes - Best ranking on ATP – 80
  6. Paulo Leão - Pará State Champion

Tournament Facilities

  • Two Red Clay tennis courts;
  • Official LED lighting on the courts;
  • Players Lounge;
  • Medical department
  • A sports Doctor;
  • Two sports Physiotherapists;

The Exhibition Trophy

The trophy will definitely be displayed in the main clubs in the state of Pará. Occasionally, the trophy will be displayed in malls, restaurants and other tourist spots in the state.

The champion of each edition will have his name engraved on the base of the trophy. finalists will be awarded personalized medals.

Live Streaming

All matches were broadcast live on IC Brazil's Instagram page @ic_brasil_tennis

For more information see the IC of Brazil website.

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