Wimbledon traditions and history in brief for kids

2. What is it ?
• Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament
in the world, and widely considered the
most prestigious.
• It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis
tournaments.
• Wimbledon is the only Major still played on
grass, the game's original surface, which
gave the game its original name of "lawn
tennis".

3. Important info
• Wimbledon was founded on 1877.
• The surface is grass and is outdoor.
• The prize money is approximately 1.5 million
pounds.
• In 2009, Wimbledon's Centre Court was fitted
with a retractable roof to lessen the loss of
playing time due to rain.

4. Traditions
• Wimbledon traditions include:
• A strict dress code for competitors
• The eating of strawberries and cream by
the spectators
• Royal patronage

5. Champions
• Novak Djokovic is seeded top in the men’s
list.
• Roger Federer has won Wimbledon 8
times
• Serena Williams is seeded top in the
women’s list.

6. Television Coverage
• For over 70 years, the BBC has broadcast
the tournament on television in the UK,
starting in 1937.
• The matches covered are split between its
two main channels, BBC One and BBC
Two.
• The BBC holds the broadcast rights for
Wimbledon until 2017 and it distributes its
commercial-free feed to outlets worldwide.

7. Colours and uniforms
• Dark green and purple are the traditional
Wimbledon colours.
• However, all tennis players participating in
the tournament are required to wear all-
white or at least almost all-white clothing.
• Its a long-time tradition at Wimbledon.

8. Quiz
• When was Wimbledon founded ?
• 1877
• What colour uniforms do the players wear ?
• White
• How many grand slam tennis championships are
there ?
• 4
• What is ate with strawberries as a tradition
• Cream

9. Prayer
• Our Father, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy Name;
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.