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

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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September 2017 La Carreta Event, entries still open and additional IC nations needed

September 2017 La Carreta Event, entries still open and additional IC nations needed

The 2017 La Carreta event will be held at the Bulgarian National Tennis Centre in Sofia during the 20th – 24th September 2017, in conjunction with the IC of Bulgaria’s 10th anniversary celebrations. 
 
Thus far the IC of France, GB and and Belgium are the only nations to have expressed an interest. With an ideal number of 8 teams, we need some more support from participating  IC Nations. 
 
For more information please see the below information or attached factsheet and information document, and please get in touch with Katerina Guenova at your earliest convenience to discuss - kguenova@bgtennis.bg  
 
Venue:
Bulgarian National Tennis Center
Borisova Gradina; Nezabravka 3-5
Sofia, Bulgaria
Tel: + 359887500600

Tournament Rules
Participating ICs – up to 12
Teams: 1 Lady 50+, 1 Lady 60+, 1 playing or non-playing captain
Matches per tie: 2 singles (60+ and 50+), 1 double (50+/60+)
Matches: best of 3, 3rd set match tie break (10 points)
Balls: HEAD ATP


Wednesday- 20.09.17 Arrival, practice, captains meeting at 19:00
Thursday- 21.9.17: First round matches
Friday- 22.9.17: 10:00 a.m.: Quarter finals and Consolation
Saturday- 23.9.17: 10:00 a.m.: Semi finals  and consolation
Sunday- 24.9.17: 10.00 a.m.: Finals  and consolation

Tournament Committee
t.b.a.

Social events:
Thursday- Welcome party at the Bulgarian National Tennis Center 
Friday-  Sightseeing trip, Free evening 
Saturday- 7:00 p.m.: IC dinner 
Sunday- 2:30 p.m.: price giving ceremony

Players´ hotel:
Park Hotel Moskva, Nezabravka str. 25, Sofia Bulgaria

Entries:

Entries have to be sent by 30 May 2017 with the registration form to IC Bulgaria, Vesselina Doneva, via e-mail to : vdoneva@bgtennis.bg

If less than 12 teams want to participate, there maybe change in the number of competition days and the tournament may finish on Saturday. 

Entry fees: 

For teams with 2 players only (1 double room): 450,00 €
For teams with 2 players + 1 captain (1 double + 1 single room): 800,00 €
For teams with 3 players + 1 captain (2 double rooms): 930,00 €
For teams with 3 players + 1 captain (1 double + 2 single rooms): 1.100,00 €

The entry fees cover following services:
Hotel with breakfast for 4 nights (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Welcome party in the club (Thursday), 4 lunches in the clubhouse and the IC dinner on Saturday evening

The entry fee has to be paid by 30 July, 2017 to the following bank account of 
IC Bulgaria:
D Bank Bulgaria
BG32DEMI92401000178525
BIC:DEMIBGSF
If the entry fee is not paid by the deadline date above, we reserve the right to substitute the IC in delay by another IC team.

 

 La Carreta 2017 Factsheet

 La Carreta 2017 Bulgaria

 La Carreta 2017 -Registration Form

 

 

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