The IC of Argentina qualify for the IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge World Finals 2027

The South American qualifying event for the 2026 IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge took place on 13-16 July 2026 and brought together teams from the ICs of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay at the Carrasco Lawn Tennis Club in Montevideo. Hosted by the IC of Uruguay, the event combined high-quality junior tennis with the International Clubs' enduring values of friendship, sportsmanship and international fellowship.

Despite weather forcing a revised schedule, the competition was completed successfully over three days. The IC of Argentina produced consistently outstanding tennis throughout the tournament, defeating the IC of Uruguay (1) by 5–1 in a closely contested final to secure qualification for the IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge World Finals. The IC of Bolivia in particular made an impressive debut in the competition after the creation of the IC in 2025, finishing in third place ahead of the ICs of Chile, Brazil and Uruguay (2).

Off the court, the event reflected the IC spirit through a welcome reception, social activities and a community tennis clinic with children from the IC of Uruguay's "Growing up with Tennis" programme, where players shared their skills and experiences with young participants.

The Sportsmanship Awards, voted for by the team captains, recognised Maria E. Moretti (Brazil) and Andree Montellano (Bolivia) for their exemplary sportsmanship. The tournament concluded with a light-hearted captains' doubles match, providing a fitting celebration of the friendships forged throughout the week.

You can view the full tournament report, photos and video below.

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Report on 2016 IC AGM

Morning Workshops:

1.Website

The websites are now 5 years old and due for an update

Social media demands that they should be smartphone/tablet compatible

Work has begun on Philanthropy site. This will be followed by GB site and then Council site.

All other sites will have the new look and feel by March 2017 and updates will be carried out remotely.

2. Match making

We have a full 2016/2017 calendar with events scheduled as follows:

Final of The Compass IC  Junior Challenge - Monte Carlo ,  Sept 2016

Columbus Trophy,  New Delhi, November 2016

Juego de Pilote, Brussels  Aug 2017

IC Week Berlin, 20 August 2107

La Carreta Bulgaria Sept ? 2017

We then have IC Weeks or celebratory events  planned for Japan 2018, France 2019, S Africa 2020, Belgium 2022, GB 2024 (centenary)

See calendar for full details

3. Philanthropy

Report given by Barry Weatherill and Boyd Cuthbertson of latest list of 12 projects

Philanthropy is financially robust

Achieved full Charitable Status

More projects are now requested

New Philanthropy tie available and scarf will be available by end August

2016 AGM

Attended by 54 people representing 37 countries

Council Executive Business plans for 2016 have largely been achieved or exceeded

New brochure planned by end 2016

Increased grants available for Council sponsored events

Officers re-elected for further 3 year term:

Thierry Pham ( permanent member)

Des Shaw (Australasia)

Alex Kurucz (Europe)

Julian Tatum ( events and special projects)

Peter McQuibban (Chairman)

Andrew Ambrose (Hon Sec)

Mike Carroll( Hon Treasurer)

Chris Appleton (Independent Examiner)

Council Finances are in reasonably healthy, but not excessive situation