View Full Version : Wimbledon 2012 - Ballot, Tickets who's going?
Sallydaisy
22-06-2012, 09:30
Need some help folks: My daughter-in-law along with her daughter are going to Wimbledon on the final Saturday. They have tickets for No 1 Court. Neither has been before so they need some advice. They will be driving from the NW on the Friday and camping at Wimbledon. They know absolutely nothing re what to do etc and neither do I. They would like detailed info re getting to Wimbledon. Something was said about satnav ??...Do they have to reserve camping space, what is the procedure re Saturday morning and their tent, queuing etc????? Looking forward to hearing from experienced campers/Wimbledon regulars. Thanks a lot.
Your daughter-in-law needs to read the Wimbledon website thoroughly regarding 'getting to Wimbledon'. It is very helpful, gives satnav codes and so on and if she reads that first it'll answer a lot of her questions. With regard to your specific queries I'll try to answer this ^^^ logically:-
1. If they have tickets for No 1 Court on Saturday they are assured of getting in. They can arrive any time after 10.30am on that day at the entrance (it should which one on their ticket) and go straight in.
2. So, they don't need to camp on Friday night in the 'queue field' at all. In fact they'd probably be told not to because they'd be using up queue cards and space wanted for those queueing for ground passes.
3. They do need to find accommodation in London for Friday night; somewhere they can easily get across to Wimbledon the next day. There are a couple of options for this given that most local places to SW19 will already be fully booked and/or expensive:-
a) go for a 'chain' e.g. Premier Inn, in South London nearish to Croydon from where they can get either a tram or bus or tube line to make it easy to travel the next day (somewhere with car parking)
b) stay further out of London where accomm might be available and cheaper. They'd have a longer rail/tube journey each day or could drive in. They could get into one of the public car parks (£25/day) or go for the Park and Ride (£15/day) which does a shuttle bus to Wimblers.
QUEUEING FOR SUNDAY TICKETS
Centre court tickets are not available to the public on the last 4 days of the tournament.
You can only queue for ground passes on those days. BUT you can leg it up to the returns ticket office and wait up there (until 3pm!!!) to get £8 tix for Centre, No 1 or No 2 court as they become available.
If you get into the queue early on the Sunday morning (about 7am) you'd probably get a ground pass for that day.
I am not sure if camping is allowed at all on Wed, Thur, Fri or Sat.
I think it is but if so it's deffo only for ground passes and I believe Cts 1 and 2.
Not sure whether you can camp out at the end of the tournament as officially the queues finish on Wednesday, 4th July. However, I remember people queuing to see Andy last year and the year before, so your best might be to ring Wimbledon and ask.
You can still queue for ground passes until the end; and I think camping is allowed but will check.
On Finals Sunday 2007 I arrived in the queue at 12.30pm to be told I probably wouldn't get in until after 5pm when people left after the final finished. I actually got into the ground at 13.10 and went to the returns ticket office queue and stayed up there watching the Final on the big screen. Got a return ticket for Centre Court and was on there to watch Jamie Murray/Jelena Jankovic win the Mixed Doubles Final.
The draw is out! Murray has been drawn in nadal's half - yet again, so presumably will play centre on tue, and i think the other men's match that day could be tsonga-hewitt rather than nadal-bellucci - anyone else think this? And has the resale price gone up from previous years? Didn't it used to be £5?
Sallydaisy
22-06-2012, 10:12
The draw is out! Murray has been drawn in nadal's half - yet again, so presumably will play centre on tue, and i think the other men's match that day could be tsonga-hewitt rather than nadal-bellucci - anyone else think this? And has the resale price gone up from previous years? Didn't it used to be £5?
I think they'd probably put Nadal AND Andy onto Centre Court on Tuesday but I know in the past they've given priority to former Wimbledon champions (i.e. Nadal) and could put Andy on Court 1 (they have before!!!).
Yes, the resale price has gone up. I paid £5 in 2007 but £8 last year so not sure which year it changed. It all goes to charity though so I don't mind. Even on top of a ground pass at £25 it's still the cheapest way to get onto a show court in the second week.
I've just looked ahead to round 2 and there don't seem to be any hewitt-tsonga type matches which they could put on centre, meaning that murray and nadal will likely get centre for that day, so reducing the chances of them both getting on for both their first and second round matches - still possible i suppose, but less likely now i think. There is also an isner-mahut potential second round match up!
And yes it must have been last year that they changed it as I paid £5 in 2010. Also If I get in the queue monday night having just watched monday's play (so about 9pm or so) will I get a show court ticket for tue or will it be too late?
Thanks
Also If I get in the queue monday night having just watched monday's play (so about 9pm or so) will I get a show court ticket for tue or will it be too late?
Thanks
You would almost certainly be too late. You generally have to queue from the morning of the previous day (and so miss seeing all the tennis that day!) if you want to be sure of a show court ticket.
oh right ok, even for court 2, say?
Sallydaisy
22-06-2012, 11:09
You would almost certainly be too late. You generally have to queue from the morning of the previous day (and so miss seeing all the tennis that day!) if you want to be sure of a show court ticket.
Agree with Linda. The problem with those first few days is that whilst they try to play R1 matches on Mon/Tue it can spill over it there is a rain delay.
It's very likely that Andy will play on Tuesday 26th so you'd need to start queueing by 12noon on Monday 25th to guarantee getting onto Centre or Court 1 to watch him as there are only 500 tickets for each of those courts available for each day thru' to Wed 4th July.
I don't know about Court 2. You might be lucky for that. I've only ever queued early the previous day for centre court, or early the same day for a ground pass.
Sallydaisy
22-06-2012, 11:10
oh right ok, even for court 2, say?
You might get onto Court 2.
As in my post above there are 500 tickets per day for Centre, Ct1 and Ct2.
So you have to be in the first 1500 queue'ers to be guaranteed a show court ticket.
Sallydaisy
22-06-2012, 11:13
I am in the middle of compiling a thread which collates all information on Wimblers tix, queueing, getting there ...... it'll be up in about an hour. Am doing the thread with draws in first.
Hi All,
I am guessing if we haven't received word on our ballot tickets at this late stage then we won't be getting any?
need to start researching camping I guess...!
Sallydaisy
22-06-2012, 12:02
Hi All,
I am guessing if we haven't received word on our ballot tickets at this late stage then we won't be getting any?
need to start researching camping I guess...!
Welcome to the forum lah1308.
If you haven't received tickets then you will definitely have to queue/camp.
Try looking at the Wimbledon website - header VISIT to see lots of relevant information.
In particular in the A-Z section go to Queue and then TheQueue which is very helpful.
Good Luck!
Which day are you hoping to go?
Thanks for the welcome!
Last year we went on the first Saturday & as we live in Wimbledon we walked up there before first tube (5am) and just got ground passes. Think we were about 2700 in the queue.
We are trying to decide whether it is better to say take Fri off work(full or half day) and queue for the Saturday or if we are better off going after work on Thurs and queueing for the Fri. I guess the first option is gonna be the most sensible. If we get there Fri lunchtime, what are the chances of getting show court tickets for Sat?
The whole camping thing confuses me, what is to stop us going there, setting up camp, getting our queue card and then going home ? I know camping is part of the experience but if we wanted to go home to shower or eat then is it possible?
Sallydaisy
22-06-2012, 12:48
Last year we went on the first Saturday & as we live in Wimbledon we walked up there before first tube (5am) and just got ground passes. Think we were about 2700 in the queue.
That's very useful to know for people going this year as it gives a guide as to how early you need to start. Once the tubes start arriving it fills up really quickly I think.
We are trying to decide whether it is better to say take Fri off work(full or half day) and queue for the Saturday or if we are better off going after work on Thurs and queueing for the Fri. I guess the first option is gonna be the most sensible. If we get there Fri lunchtime, what are the chances of getting show court tickets for Sat?
That used to be reasonable but I personally think you'd need to arrive around 9am. That's partly because (a) it's for Saturday when more people are off work and planning to do the same as you and (b) because it's the likely day that both Andy Murray and Rafa Nadal will play R3 matches so popular anyway.
The whole camping thing confuses me, what is to stop us going there, setting up camp, getting our queue card and then going home ? I know camping is part of the experience but if we wanted to go home to shower or eat then is it possible?
I think the stewards check if people are all present and correct and they go around waking everyone from 5.30am onwards (to allow all time to use washing facilities) so you'd have to get back in before then. And I think they might lock the gates overnight and then as people arrive in the morning either dish out queue cards OR ask you where you've been ........
I can't offer any advice I'm afraid, never camped! But you are so lucky to live that close!!!
:welcome: lah1308. Lucky you to live so close.
Sometimes you can get a ground pass from late afternoon or early evening. They let more people in as others are going home. You can also go and queue up for resale tickets for Centre Court of Court 1 once you are in. A good day to do that would be if England are playing football as fewer people would be going to Wimbers that day. Apparently a few years ago when England were playing in the World Cup on the first Wednesday it was possible to get a gorund pass earlier in the day without queing much. There were more tickets available the day before on the internet that day too.
Indeed and we haven't ever taken full advantage of it, like going after work to pickup the return etc. If the weather is good this year then need to definitely try and go more than once!
What I am tempted to do is go Fri morning, get the queue card, then go for a "walk around" and come back later in the day, they surely can't expect you to stay AT your tent the whole day? Happy to camp overnight but spending 12 hours sitting in a park is just a waste of valuable time :)
Would love it if AM's R3 match was on that Saturday, ESPECIALLY if he meets Kevin Anderson, as his mom is a family friend of ours in SA and we watched him on one of the small courts last year in the doubles so to see him against AM would be....well great!
With the Sat AM queuing, I had friends get there about 8am and they ended up way down the queue and only got in the ground in the mid afternoon!
The stewards go round the queue looking for empty tents - if they find one, they take it out of the queue. If you need to leave the queue for a short time, e.g. to visit the loo or get something to eat from one of the vendors there, you are supposed to tell your neighbours where you are going.
fair enough - that makes sense, was wondering how they implemented it but checking the tents seems fair!
Many Thanx!!
Try here Joyce:
http://www.holidayhosts.free-online.co.uk/
I have used them in the past many times but they do get booked up in advance for wimbledon. You may be lucky though. Have a wonderful time!!
Thanx!
Will read & spk soon
Jx
Caro and Joyce - sent you both PM's.
:p
Thanks for the advice guys...does anyone know when we would need to arrive to try get Centre Court tickets for Sat....bearing in mind one Andy Murray may be on court? Do we think 7am on the Friday would do or would that just get us court 1 or 2? Is it gonna have to be thurs night...?
WimbledonAce
22-06-2012, 19:37
I am thinking of trying to get tickets for tuesday, looks like some good round 1 matches.
supergran
22-06-2012, 23:15
Welcome lah1308.:welcome: Hope you enjoy being part of the forum. Aren't you lucky living in Wimbledon? Do you do B&B?:confused::laugh:
Sallydaisy
23-06-2012, 00:31
I am thinking of trying to get tickets for tuesday, looks like some good round 1 matches.
You could try on Sunday via Ticketmaster and then again on Monday.
See details in the locked thread about Wimbledon in this forum.
Sallydaisy
23-06-2012, 00:46
Thought I'd compile a list of who is going and where they'll be - perhaps peeps could PM one another if they want to meet up?
Date
Centre
Ct 1
Ct 2
Ct 3
Groundies
Mon 25th
Murrayrocks
Sallydaisy +1
SuperObe
TheMass
Tue 26th
Linda
Jaysee, Rafafan
Murrayrocks,
Lankster
Wed 27th
niknak + Mum
SuperObe
Lankster
Thur 28th
Katie
Lankster
Fri 29th
Lankster
Sat 30th
Linda ???
Lankster
Mon 2nd,
R16 men/women
RFS
Emma
Joshicus
SallyD, PatM,
Lankster
Tue 3rd
Lankster
Wed 4th, M 1/4s
Gagarin
Pabbers,
TheMass
GoldenLady
Thur 5th
Aile1, Djoker
Fri 6th, M 1/2s
Joyce,
SotonFan,
Linda
Sat 7th
LesleyF,
SG's family
Sun 8th, M Final
TheMass
Joyce
I might not go on the Saturday after all - our new Vicar is having his housewarming party that day. I haven't decided yet which event I'll go to!
Welcome lah1308.:welcome: Hope you enjoy being part of the forum. Aren't you lucky living in Wimbledon? Do you do B&B?:confused::laugh:
:welcome: from me too. And more to the point, do you let out parking space in your front garden?
Sallydaisy
23-06-2012, 09:49
Wimbledon tickets go on sale at Ticketmaster at 12noon today for a limited quantity of 'unwanted' tickets all over the Centre Court for Monday 25th. You'll have to be quick though .....
If you miss it you can try again tomorrow at 09.00hrs for 500 'up in the gods' tickets on Centre.
These times each day are also the ONLY opportunity to buy tickets for Court 3 either one or two days in advance.
traveller7
23-06-2012, 13:41
I got that email too
Murray rocks
23-06-2012, 17:47
Wow, that's great news!!! You'll see all the razamatazz of the opening and probably Nole opening proceedings as last years Champion (that's how it used to be done anyway ...). Getting into the grounds the next 2 days gives you the potential to see just about everybody in R1 too. Good plan.
Welcome to the forum by the way - were you on the previous forums most of us were members of?
:welcome:
Thanks for the Welcome, Im new totally new to the forum but lovely to be here in Murray mania land. Guess i can watch him on Henman hill on Tuesday should be good. I did that once before a couple of years back for his 3rd rounder. Was a fab atmosphere.
I've just been online and got a Centre Court ticket for Tuesday! :cheer:
Now I just have to ask for the day off work :rolling:
joshicus190707
24-06-2012, 11:42
Hi, I'm new here, I've got Court 3 on Monday 2nd July. Hoping for some men's singles. Can anyone tell me quite what to expect? I was lucky enough to get the returned tickets to Queens in 2011 due to rain moving the final onto the Monday, and saw Murray play Tsongw it was a fantastic day. We were right in the front!
WimbledonAce
24-06-2012, 11:43
Well done Linda! I tried but couldn't get any, think I refreshed too early! Tried yesterday too but no good.
I kept trying for about 15 minutes, must have made at least 20 tries. It kept telling me there were no tickets but I thought they'd probably be trying to sell them in pairs first before singly so I persevered.
Is anyone else going on Tuesday?
WimbledonAce
24-06-2012, 12:01
I kept trying for about 15 minutes, must have made at least 20 tries. It kept telling me there were no tickets but I thought they'd probably be trying to sell them in pairs first before singly so I persevered.
Is anyone else going on Tuesday?
I keep trying too because sometimes people reject them after all. I kept on til the message came up that they all had gone! You should have a good day, I reckon it will be out of Andy, Rafa and Tsonga on centre.
I am not able to try until after my Court Reporting Law exam on Weds. Even then, I have to go to shorthand practice with the toddler-full timers on my journalism course and then go from there if I get tickets.
Court one for 2nd Monday though...
JAMES4578
24-06-2012, 12:18
I've just been online and got a Centre Court ticket for Tuesday! :cheer:
Now I just have to ask for the day off work :rolling:
Well done Linda, hopefully they'll be no problem!
Sallydaisy
24-06-2012, 13:42
Hi, I'm new here, I've got Court 3 on Monday 2nd July. Hoping for some men's singles. Can anyone tell me quite what to expect? I was lucky enough to get the returned tickets to Queens in 2011 due to rain moving the final onto the Monday, and saw Murray play Tsonga it was a fantastic day. We were right in the front!
Hello Joshicus and welcome to the forum!
:welcome:
Monday 2nd July will be a lottery in terms of the 16 matches (8L and 8M) to be played that day.
The OOP won't be out until the evening of Saturday 30th June.
Based on last year (see full OOP for 2nd Monday 2011 below) this is what they did:-
Centre: 2 mens and 1 ladies
One: 2 mens and 1 ladies
Two: 2 ladies and 1 mens
Three: 2 mens and 1 ladies
12: 2 ladies
14: 1 ladies
18: 1 mens
-----------------------------------------
CENTRE - from 1300 BST
1. Andy Murray (4, GBR) vs Richard Gasquet (17, Fra)
2. Venus Williams (23, USA) vs Tsvetana Pironkova (32, Bul)
3. Rafael Nadal (1, Esp) vs Juan Martin del Potro (24, Arg)
ONE - from 1300 BST
1. Marion Bartoli (9, Fra) vs Serena Williams (7, USA)
2. Michael Llodra (19, Fra) vs Novak Djokovic (2, Srb)
3. Mikhail Youzhny (18, Rus) vs Roger Federer (3, Sui)
TWO - from 1200 BST
1. Peng Shuai (20, Chn) vs Maria Sharapova (5, Rus)
2. Caroline Wozniacki (1, Den) vs Dominika Cibulkova (24, Svk)
3. Mardy Fish (http://www.tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=438881#) (10, USA) vs Tomas Berdych (6, Cze)
THREE - from 1200 BST
1. Nadia Petrova (Rus) vs Victoria Azarenka (4, Blr)
2. Lukasz Kubot (Pol) vs Feliciano Lopez (Esp)
3. David Ferrer (7, Esp) vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (12, Fra)
TWELVE - from 1200 BST
1. Sabine Lisicki (Ger) vs Petra Cetkovska (Cze)
2. Petra Kvitova (8, Cze) vs Yanina Wickmayer (19, Bel)
FOURTEEN - from 1200 BST
1. Tamira Paszek (Aut) vs Ksenia Pervak (Rus)
EIGHTEEN - from 1200 BST
1. Bernard Tomic (Aus) vs Xavier Malisse (Bel)
millypops
24-06-2012, 14:01
Well done Linda hope you have a great day, what worries me about applying with the online thingy is the Catchpa if that's what it is called I always seem to panic and can't get into the system quick enough.
Also it really does annoy me when people sell Wimbledon tickets on E Bay why don't they send them back to the AELTC and let the real fans get a chance
themass15
24-06-2012, 14:22
I have Court 1 tickets for tomorrow and tried for Tuesday but without success. Think my fingers don't move fast enough! So want to see Andy play but might go for Court No. 3 because I am sure there is a better chance of getting those.
WimbledonAce
24-06-2012, 14:32
I have Court 1 tickets for tomorrow and tried for Tuesday but without success. Think my fingers don't move fast enough! So want to see Andy play but might go for Court No. 3 because I am sure there is a better chance of getting those.
You should have a good day tomorrow, schedule looks v gd! I was a bit slow this morning too, next time!
RoastLamb
24-06-2012, 14:52
I've just been online and got a Centre Court ticket for Tuesday! :cheer:
Now I just have to ask for the day off work :rolling:
Well done Linda!!! Very happy for you. I wish I could go with you.
I kept trying for about 15 minutes, must have made at least 20 tries. It kept telling me there were no tickets but I thought they'd probably be trying to sell them in pairs first before singly so I persevered.
Is anyone else going on Tuesday?
I'm on Court 1 on Tuesday. We'll find out tomorrow which of us gets to see Andy - I suspect it will be you!
Maybe see you there then!
It doesn't matter if we're not on the right court for Andy, as they always put his matches on the big screen and we can watch from there. I'm hoping that I'm on the right court for Rafa.
WimbledonAce
24-06-2012, 20:08
They may mix things up like tomorrow. I think andy will be centre though.
Sallydaisy
25-06-2012, 02:44
I've been lucky enough to be offered a Court 1 ticket for today and am off in about 4hrs time.
Need a bit of kip first I guess. Really looking forward to it 'cos there's a good line-up on One and chance to go and watch Brits later.
Will be meeting a couple of forum peeps who don't post that often, if at all.
I'll be thinking of you all when I munch my strawberries ......
http://freeemoticonsandsmileys.com/animated emoticons/Food and Drink Animated Emoticons/strawberry.gif
(this is Wimble by the way)
themass15
25-06-2012, 05:54
Hi Sallydaisy, Might see you without realising it as I am on Court No.1 too!
Trying not to feel jealous of everyone who is going to wimby ..... and failing miserably!!! :sad:
Have a wonderful time and don't forget to tell us all about it
patmoren
25-06-2012, 08:43
Can anyone tell me the difference between reserved and returned tickets as per email from Wimby? Hoping to get tickets for 2nd July.
themass15
25-06-2012, 08:45
Hi Pat, 1st July is a Sunday is there something we don't know?! Reserved are tickets where you know the seat number (right up at the back). Returned can be anywhere. I had one in the front row once. On another note I have just got a ticket way up the back for tomorrow. Better put Andy on Centre!!!!
patmoren
25-06-2012, 09:43
Hi Pat, 1st July is a Sunday is there something we don't know?! Reserved are tickets where you know the seat number (right up at the back). Returned can be anywhere. I had one in the front row once. On another note I have just got a ticket way up the back for tomorrow. Better put Andy on Centre!!!!
Sorry another senior moment its the Monday 2nd. Thanks for that, will be my first visit to Wimby during the Championships so hope I get a ticket. I am sure Andy will be on Centre, he has never been anywhere else for the last few years. Enjoy your day.
Fingers crossed for you Pat!
WimbledonAce
25-06-2012, 11:20
I have been trying every day and not got anything yet, ticketmaster v tricky this year!
patmoren
25-06-2012, 11:35
If I don't get a ticket will have to join the queue!!
Just seen the OOP for tomorrow and am very happy! But I don't like the new Wimbly website. There used to be instructions as to which gate you have to go to and at what time to get your ticket, but there's no relevant info there now. Will just have to turn up and ask.
ETA - ah, just seen the small print on my confirmation. It's gate 4 from 9.30 on (I won't be there that early, anyway!)
WimbledonAce
25-06-2012, 19:25
Have a great day!
JAMES4578
25-06-2012, 20:42
Have a fab time Linda!
Enjoy Linda and shout for Andy please.
KnightOwl
25-06-2012, 21:13
Have fun Linda! This will be the first year in a long time that Dave & I probably won't get a chance to go, so like Caro I'm jealous, but happy for you :)
Have a great day Linda - you really hit the jackpot with both Rafa and Andy!! Enjoy!!
Hey guys,
I'm located in France and going with my gf to London for a week on saturday, so I wish i could attend Wimbledon the following week. I had heard of tickets sold on ticketmaster.uk the day (or two days) before each match, so I registered on that website and tried, as a test, to get tickets yesterday and today. I refreshed the page each 30sec before the time the tickets were available, and once it was I straightaway clicked to get some (it was about 30 sec after the tickets went on sale) . I tried everything (buying only one ticket, court n°3, tickets the day before and two days before...) but my attempts have always failed ("sorry, no exact matches were found")... Is this normal? Does it usually happen on that website or is it due to my being located in France, or maybe the website is overcrowded and I should try a little later ? what can I do?
Thank you for your help!
Sallydaisy
26-06-2012, 11:22
Hey guys,
I'm located in France and going with my gf to London for a week on saturday, so I wish i could attend Wimbledon the following week. I had heard of tickets sold on ticketmaster.uk the day (or two days) before each match, so I registered on that website and tried, as a test, to get tickets yesterday and today. I refreshed the page each 30sec before the time the tickets were available, and once it was I straightaway clicked to get some (it was about 30 sec after the tickets went on sale) . I tried everything (buying only one ticket, court n°3, tickets the day before and two days before...) but my attempts have always failed ("sorry, no exact matches were found")... Is this normal? Does it usually happen on that website or is it due to my being located in France, or maybe the website is overcrowded and I should try a little later ? what can I do?
Thank you for your help!
Hello Maxllg and welcome to the forum.
:welcome:
Sorry you are having problems with Ticketmaster. It does get VERY busy on T/master for the few tickets available for Wimbledon and yesterday people in the UK will have been trying to get tickets to watch Andy Murray today especially since he's been put onto Centre Court.
You obviously know what you're doing with Ticketmaster. Have you got an account already set up with them? If you find tickets available that speeds things up once you go into the payment section.
Also, perhaps you need to phone or email them to see if they DO accept bookings from overseas via the website?
We've got more information here (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1141-WIMBLEDON-GENERAL-INFORMATION-Travel-Times-Tickets-Queue-Camping-Parking&p=67667&viewfull=1#post67667) on the forum.
Good Luck! Let us know how you get on.
PS - the other alternative you could consider next week is to queue from early morning (7am onwards) to get a ground pass. It gets cheaper as the week goes on - see prices in this post (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1141-WIMBLEDON-GENERAL-INFORMATION-Travel-Times-Tickets-Queue-Camping-Parking&p=67666&viewfull=1#post67666).
WimbledonAce
26-06-2012, 11:23
It is v normal, you have to be so quick. I have tried every day and all I have got so far is a couple of back row seats that people have rejected or maybe they ran out of time. Normally I do really well at this but finding it v tough this year!
Sallydaisy
26-06-2012, 11:31
It is v normal, you have to be so quick. I have tried every day and all I have got so far is a couple of back row seats that people have rejected or maybe they ran out of time. Normally I do really well at this but finding it v tough this year!
I don't mind the back row seats - not so good for taking photos but you still get a decent view of the court. If it's hot you're in the shade too ... and if it rains you're under shelter.
:)
WimbledonAce
26-06-2012, 11:40
I don't mind the back row seats - not so good for taking photos but you still get a decent view of the court. If it's hot you're in the shade too ... and if it rains you're under shelter.
:)
Yeah i think thats what i am going to have to try for as been unlucky with returns.
Sallydaisy
26-06-2012, 11:55
Warning for people trying to go to Wimbledon today - it's nearly full.
12.38: If you were planning on heading to SW19 then you best make alternative plans because I'm told gates will close in half an hour and the ground is close to capacity. That what a heady mix of sunshine and Andy Murray does to tennis fans, I suppose. The good news is: live text commentary will continue throughout the day.
From the BBC.
What does this mean if you want to get in on a ground/day pass?
Wimbledon has a 'ground capacity' for safety and fire reasons and they don't ever risk going over that number. It varies from day to day depending on the number of matches in progress/space required for player teams/coaches/family and other factors.
Anyone who had queued overnight for Showcourt tickets will already be in OK. The next 6000 or so who were in the queue will also be in with ground passes. After that the ground capacity depends on how many people actually arrive with pre-booked tickets, debenture holders, all other officials/other staff e.g. police, cleaners, ballboys and players/guests.
Once capacity is reached people are only allowed in as others leave for the day and have their ticket scanned on exit. There's recognised times when this occurs and it's usually after the first matches finish on Centre, One or Two, After that time a lot of those on 'corporate' tickets leave which releases space.
So those in the queue have to sit it out until then ..... anytime from 3.30 onwards.
They don't tend to allow 1's and 2's in but wait for a 'block' of 20+ spaces to come through.
The only consolation is that there are some TV screens located at points along the hedge approaching the security area so people can keep an eye on the scores.
The BBC has also posted this reminder:-
Someone has just given me a nudge and asked me to say: People who can't make it to London can watch all the action from Wimbledon on BBC Big Screens, across the UK. It's a great opportunity to enjoy a fantastic shared experience, locally.
Audiences can locate their nearest screen by clicking on this link. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/bigscreens/)
From the BBC.
I tried this morning for returns for Thursday - no joy.
Will get a chance to try for tickets in the Gods tomorrow before heading in for law exam.
After that I will be in remedial shorthand all mornings apart from next Monday (so will try again) but I'd pretty much written off this year because of the Journo diploma.
I actually like the tickets at the back, no issues with photography so far ... and at the end of the day it's a day at the tennis. What more could you want?
Just snaffled a CC ticket in the great Wimbledon Ticketmaster race.
Downside is... I have to go to do 3 hours of shorthand in the morning, and will leave the house at around 7:15 to get into a FAB off road car park for £5 near school.
As far as I can make out, people working in some NHS building get there anytime from 7:45 and it's normally full (it's only twee) by 8:30.
There I sit, trascribing interviews for my feature until it's time for a spot of full english brekkie (my waistline is suffering) and then... squiggles.
I am going to see how effective it is to park there for the day and come back there late in the evening.
Otherwise it's a bit of a pain to then drive all the way to morden, pay £15 and go home from there but get bussed there.
And it's not feasible to do it the other way round... go to Morden, park and then get to school and back.
(not to mention being hellishly more expensive).
This studying lark and working for myself, and part time (to boot) is really cramping my Wimbledon stylie!
ETA: I suppose the other option is public transport to school, and then to Wimbers from there and then the looooooonng trek back in the evening (especially if I get the 493 from outside which goes to Cornwall first)...
Sallydaisy
27-06-2012, 13:44
Hi Sallydaisy, Might see you without realising it as I am on Court No.1 too!
Ooops, missed seeing this 'cos I was already 'on the road'. Sorry we didn't get to meet. I had a lot of problems 'cos i'd left my walking stick at home so couldn't get around very quickly and ended up staying in my seat once I'd got there.
It was a good day there wasn't it?
:thumbup:
Speedy Hawk
27-06-2012, 17:13
No tickets 3rd year in row. :( Oh well.
WimbledonAce
27-06-2012, 17:41
No tickets 3rd year in row. :( Oh well.
I have been unlucky too, been trying every day. Looks like its a sofa year.
I have been unlucky too, been trying every day. Looks like its a sofa year.no luck sofa ;)
WimbledonAce
27-06-2012, 18:10
no luck sofa ;)
Lol, took me a while to get that!
Lol, took me a while to get that!was a bit worried a girl would immediately assume it was a fat *** joke:laugh:
WimbledonAce
27-06-2012, 19:17
was a bit worried a girl would immediately assume it was a fat *** joke:laugh:
It might be after 2 weeks on it and snacking!
no luck sofa ;)
Heheheh
I just got that
WimbledonAce
28-06-2012, 11:14
Woot! Got some! Yes! :cheer:
Woot! Got some! Yes! :cheer::cheer::cheer:when, where,how
WimbledonAce
28-06-2012, 14:39
:cheer::cheer:when, where,how
Got them for sat on ticketmaster at 12. Wasn't quick enough again but think someone rejected theirs so I snuck in. V excited, thought I wasn't going this year.
Got them for sat on ticketmaster at 12. Wasn't quick enough again but think someone rejected theirs so I snuck in. V excited, thought I wasn't going this year.now you have an andy match to look forward to :cheer:
WimbledonAce
28-06-2012, 18:46
Thanks, hope they put Andy on and maybe ARod v Ferrer. Would be good :)
missglitter
28-06-2012, 22:28
Hiya
I am new here.....live just down the road from Wimbledon and planning to camp for tickets for Wednesday with my partner. I get home from work at 9pm on Monday so could get
showered quickly and camping stuff together and get to the campsite before 10pm on the Monday Night...would I still get a queue card that evening and be able to put up my
tent (its a pop up one so doesn't require much putting up) ...just need someone to tell me if thats ok who has been before
Sallydaisy
28-06-2012, 23:05
Hiya
I am new here.....live just down the road from Wimbledon and planning to camp for tickets for Wednesday with my partner. I get home from work at 9pm on Monday so could get
showered quickly and camping stuff together and get to the campsite before 10pm on the Monday Night...would I still get a queue card that evening and be able to put up my
tent (its a pop up one so doesn't require much putting up) ...just need someone to tell me if thats ok who has been before
Hello Missglitter - welcome to the forum!
:welcome:
You are given a queue card as you arrive at Wimbledon Park and before you join the queue.
If you arrive at night with a tent they'll just allocate you a space at the end of those already there.
Sounds as though you are planning to camp for 2 nights (Mon/Tues) ready for Wednesday.
You keep the same card throughout your time in the queue until you get to Gate3 to buy tickets.
You should deffo get Centre tix if you want them.
Good Luck.
There is a whole thread here (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1141-WIMBLEDON-GENERAL-INFORMATION-Travel-Times-Tickets-Queue-Camping-Parking&p=73349&viewfull=1#post73349) with more information on tickets, queueing, camping and transport.
missglitter
28-06-2012, 23:32
Thanks SallyDaisy
Yep plan to queue Monday and Tuesday Night ...as would love centre court tickets
If you arrive then you won't get your queue card straight away but will be shown where to put up your tent with other people arriving for Wednesday, in a line in order of arrival. Some time Tuesday a steward will come along the line handing out the queue cards for Wednesday.
Sallydaisy
29-06-2012, 09:51
Thanks for clarifying that Linda; hope Missglitter sees it before they set off for Wimble.
:strawberry:
themass15
29-06-2012, 10:07
Got a ticket for Court 3 for tomorrow but sooo want to get a Centre Court ticket!
missglitter
29-06-2012, 11:13
Thanks Linda ...I assumed there must be some sort of organization for different days which people are queuing for. Fingers crossed the weather forecast improves so the field is not a mud bath on Tuesday
joshicus190707
29-06-2012, 14:54
Thank you so much. I am actually quite excited now! This is a very friendly forum and I like that very much. You will hopefully see me popping up some more.
I have a spare ticket for Ct 1 on Sun 8th-Mens Final Day, as the friend who is coming with me to the Mens Semis on the Friday is unable to stay on in London.
Means entrance to the grounds too, without queuing - so presumably watching Mens Final on Big Screen frm the Hill, rather than staying on Ct 1, is an option.
Would anyone like to come with me on the Sunday? - & if so, any ideas re accommodation for the Sat & Sun evenings. (Wld need to get back North on the Mon).
Plse pm me if ur interested.
Cheers,
Joyce
Sallydaisy
30-06-2012, 11:23
Got a ticket for Court 3 for tomorrow but sooo want to get a Centre Court ticket!
I've been trying to get Court 3 tickets since 12noon but no luck.
:sad:
Will be trying again tomorrow at 09.00hrs; planning to go on Monday 2nd July with a friend. We know Andy probably won't be on Ct 3 but on R4 Monday we might get some good matches to watch.
I may be in a similar position to you, Joyce, as the friend who is due to come to the men's semis with me on Friday is now doubtful that she can come after all :sad:
If u want, we can meet up on Fri, Linda.x
I may be in a similar position to you, Joyce, as the friend who is due to come to the men's semis with me on Friday is now doubtful that she can come after all :sad:
Sallydaisy
30-06-2012, 14:44
Have I missed anyone???
DATE
CENTRE
ONE
TWO
THREE
GROUND PASS
Mon 2nd,
R16 men/women
RFS
Emma
Joshicus
SallyD, PatM
Lankster
Tue 3rd
Lankster
Wed 4th, M 1/4s
Gagarin
Pabbers,
TheMass
GoldenLady
Thur 5th
Aile1, Djoker
Fri 6th, M 1/2s
Joyce+1,
Linda
Caro
Steven
SotonFan
Sat 7th
LesleyF,
SG's family
Sun 8th, M Final
TheMass
Joyce, SallyD
I may be in a similar position to you, Joyce, as the friend who is due to come to the men's semis with me on Friday is now doubtful that she can come after all :sad:
If you need a replacement friend Linda, I am available!! Off work and bereft of Wimby tickets this year ... :strawberry:
supergran
30-06-2012, 15:54
I may be in a similar position to you, Joyce, as the friend who is due to come to the men's semis with me on Friday is now doubtful that she can come after all :sad:I'm available!! Haven't been since 2009, could get lift with d-in-law, I'm older than Caro, never seen a semi, I'm a good shouter....Well you can't blame a girl for trying!!!l:strawberry::lol:
themass15
01-07-2012, 00:31
I'm also available Linda and live not too far from Wimbledon!
Sallydaisy
01-07-2012, 08:36
Just got tickets for Court 3 for Monday (tomorrow).
Not the greatest of OOP's but Clijsters is good to watch as is Gasquet.
If we get any play of course ...
I guess we might be sat in the rain for a while but at least it's a seat!
Tempted to queue for Court 1 resale ..... cos I reckon it has the 2 best mens matches of the day on there.
:strawberry:
:lol: Hey, I was there first .... Not that any of us are desperate or anything ... :laugh:
Sallydaisy
01-07-2012, 09:15
WIMBLEDON WARNING REF SHOWCOURT TICKETS FOR MONDAY
:wimbrolly:[/URL]
[URL="https://twitter.com/#%21/Wimbledon"]Wimbledon @Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/#%21/Wimbledon) There are more people in The Queue than Show Court tickets for tomorrow. Wait until the early morning before queuing for Ground Admission.
themass15
01-07-2012, 09:36
I have tickets for Court 3 tomorrow too Sallydaisy. Also went yesterday, queued for returns and got a seat on Centre in the 4th row to see the whole of Andy's match. Have just about calmed down after all the excitement!!!
Sallydaisy
01-07-2012, 09:44
I have tickets for Court 3 tomorrow too Sallydaisy. Also went yesterday, queued for returns and got a seat on Centre in the 4th row to see the whole of Andy's match. Have just about calmed down after all the excitement!!!
It must have been just AWESOME to be there to see the match 'live'.
I know a couple of people who had groundies yesterday; one queued from about 2pm and got onto Centre by 7pm and the other queued from 6pm and got in at 8pm in time to watch from the 2nd set.
We might see how the day pans out and if there is play (the forecasted breeze might blow the rain away!) we might queue for Ct 1 tix at Resale.
I'll PM you my mobile number if you want to meet to say hello over a HOT drink (it's not going to be warm tomorrow!).
I'll be with a forum member - PatMoren - and we might be wearing TEAM MURRAY blue t'shirts.
JAMES4578
01-07-2012, 09:59
Must have been fabulous to see the drama live, even if there were some tense moments! Have a great time on Monday Sally, Pat and themass!
Really hope that tomorrow isn't the washout that some weather sites predict - these are my LTA ballot tickets so mum and I are on... Court 1.
Plus I was hoping to be rocking the @TennisNewsTPN Twitter account as well, and will probably write up some transcript copy.
I am still in a dilemma as to whether to try for tickets in the gods over the week or just focus now on my shorthand and my portfolio.
Still - 2 trips in a year where I walked out of a well paid (for that read tennis-funding) job is something to be thankful for.
But WHERE did I put the golfing umbrella.
Come to think of it, where did I put the golf clubs, where the 'brella usually lives!
Alexandra Willis @alex_willis
Show Court tickets for Monday from the Queue were already sold out by 9.30am this morning. #Wimbledon
Wimbledon @Wimbledon
There are more people in The Queue than Show Court tickets for tomorrow. Wait until the early morning before queuing for Ground Admission.
Caro, I sent you a PM yesterday evening. But seeing your post this morning, it seems that you didn't see it?
Sorry Linda! Always forget to check PMs!! Have replied now x
The weather really isn't looking good for tomorrow! Rain all day apart from 1 till 2 according to BBC weather. I was planning on queueing for 4th july for men's quarters, but if they don't get play finished tomorrow, what implications will that have for the rest of the week? Will some women have to play 4th round and their QF on tuesday? They'd have to put a lot of matches on centre, and/or start earlier than 1pm. Or will women's quarters be on wednesday perhaps? The forecast doesn't look good at all for the next three days. So do people think that men's quarter-finals will still take place on wednesday?
Eeek I'm going to the quarters on Wed. Please please please don't let it rain :sad:
Sallydaisy
01-07-2012, 22:14
The weather really isn't looking good for tomorrow! Rain all day apart from 1 till 2 according to BBC weather. I was planning on queueing for 4th july for men's quarters, but if they don't get play finished tomorrow, what implications will that have for the rest of the week? Will some women have to play 4th round and their QF on tuesday? They'd have to put a lot of matches on centre, and/or start earlier than 1pm. Or will women's quarters be on wednesday perhaps? The forecast doesn't look good at all for the next three days. So do people think that men's quarter-finals will still take place on wednesday?
I think a couple of the Mens Quarter Finalists will be thru' tomorrow and probably have a couple of days wait whilst the other 14 try to play their matches and end up with not much of a break at all.
:grrr:
The weather really isn't looking good for tomorrow! Rain all day apart from 1 till 2 according to BBC weather. I was planning on queueing for 4th july for men's quarters, but if they don't get play finished tomorrow, what implications will that have for the rest of the week? Will some women have to play 4th round and their QF on tuesday? They'd have to put a lot of matches on centre, and/or start earlier than 1pm. Or will women's quarters be on wednesday perhaps? The forecast doesn't look good at all for the next three days. So do people think that men's quarter-finals will still take place on wednesday?
I doubt they will make players play 2 matches on the same day.
With rain forecast today and tommorrow (but not overnight :grrr:) I should think there will be backlogs and I should think it will play havoc with the tournament schedule. There is a limit to the number of players they can cram onto Centre, even if they start play on Centre earlier tomorrow. My guess is that tomorrow they will spread all the Monday's singles players who did not play, across the courts early on so they are all to play at the same time.
I wouldn't be surprised if they have the final next week rather than Sunday.
Yes I'm starting to think a third monday isn't totally outside the realms of possibility now - we'll have a much better idea of how things are going to pan out at the close of play today I'd expect. When the French Open final extended to a third Monday, tickets from the Sunday were valid, is that because the final started on Sunday and they just finished it on Monday? Will we expect 15,000 tickets to be released on the turnstiles if the entire final is played on Monday?!
When they had a people's Monday before there were a lot of tickets going for those who did not have tickets from the Sunday. I don't kow if they give those with Sunday tickets, tickets for Monday.
supergran
02-07-2012, 12:27
My daughter-in-law has taken your advice and has booked an hotel for next weekend. They have also decided to travel by train which, I think will be much easier for them getting to and from the AEC. Thanks for all the helpful information Sally.:thanks::strawberry:
daisytoo
02-07-2012, 17:40
Got tickets for Centre tomorrow on Ticketmaster this morning...whoo hoo... What do you think the chances are of Andy finishing his match there tomorrow?
Got tickets for Centre tomorrow on Ticketmaster this morning...whoo hoo... What do you think the chances are of Andy finishing his match there tomorrow?
Well if they don't put him on tonight they should put him on tomorrow but anything is possible! Welcome by the way daisy!
Hi all,
I have a quick question regarding the queue!
Me and a friend are planning on going early tomorrow and camping to try and get tickets for Wednesday.
Does anyone know what time the stewards give out queue cards for people camping? My friend will need to leave the queue for a while so we are trying to work it around when they give out the queue cards but can't find any information about when they give out the queue cards!
Any help is much appreciated!
:welcome: daisytoo. They often put incomplete matches back on the same court, but with the weather forecast bad I would hope they put Andy on Centre.
:welcome: to the forum JL_10.
I am afraid I do not know the answer to the question, but if you scroll back through the thread this sort of thing has been discussed before.
One thing that was discussed recently is that it is not possible to leave the queue for very long as they check.
daisytoo
02-07-2012, 18:36
:welcome: daisytoo. They often put incomplete matches back on the same court, but with the weather forecast bad I would hope they put Andy on Centre.
Yes, hope so but Djokovic match looks as if it's drawing to a close so they might put Andy on centre tonight (assuming he hasn't already gone home)....
Any predictions for centre court line up tomorrow?
traveller7
02-07-2012, 18:55
No more play tonight on CC Andy has been told to go home
Hi all,
I have a quick question regarding the queue!
Me and a friend are planning on going early tomorrow and camping to try and get tickets for Wednesday.
Does anyone know what time the stewards give out queue cards for people camping? My friend will need to leave the queue for a while so we are trying to work it around when they give out the queue cards but can't find any information about when they give out the queue cards!
Any help is much appreciated!
I wish I still had access to my 2009 Wimbly blog as it answered this question! It was some time in the morning, so make sure your friend doesn't leave the queue until she's got it. But even then, she'd better not be gone for long, or they'll send her to the back of the queue on her return.
The way things are going, I might be watching the women's semis instead of the men's on Friday :sad: :sad: :sad:
supergran
02-07-2012, 20:39
Yes, hope so but Djokovic match looks as if it's drawing to a close so they might put Andy on centre tonight (assuming he hasn't already gone home)....
Any predictions for centre court line up tomorrow?Well, we know now it's not Andy!!:angry:
Impatiently waiting for OOP to come through ... I am wondering about trying for tickets-in-the-gods on Friday after my shorthand exam if Andy is through.
themass15
03-07-2012, 17:05
I am going tomorrow on Court 1 so absolutely certain, unfortunately, I won't see Andy. It will be a very tough match against Ferrer who has obviously improved on grass.
You'll maybe get a swap with a Fed fan or a Djoko fan.
A million :thanks: to Linda as I am now accompanying her to the men's semis on Friday!! Needless to say we would love to be watching Andy ...
I didn't think I would be going to Wimbythis year so I am beyond excited.
:strawberry:
JAMES4578
03-07-2012, 19:15
Have a great time linda and Caro!
themass15
03-07-2012, 19:48
I am sure you will have a wonderful time and I do so hope you will be watching Andy. Cheer him on all you can as I sooo want him to get to the Final!!!!
WimbledonAce
03-07-2012, 20:08
Have a great time,should be some good match ups.
supergran
03-07-2012, 20:46
A million :thanks: to Linda as I am now accompanying her to the men's semis on Friday!! Needless to say we would love to be watching Andy ...
I didn't think I would be going to Wimbythis year so I am beyond excited.
:strawberry: Huh:wimcry::grrr: Only joking,,,have a fabulous day!!:strawberry:
millypops
04-07-2012, 11:22
I have just tried for tickets for Friday, is it just me or does anybody else find the security words difficult to read.
Also can you advise me on how long I should keep trying, I tried for about 20 minutes just now
Sallydaisy
04-07-2012, 11:26
I have just tried for tickets for Friday, is it just me or does anybody else find the security words difficult to read.
Also can you advise me on how long I should keep trying, I tried for about 20 minutes just now
I tried for half an hour the other day for returns 2 days ahead (just as you have done).
I don't think I imagined this ... but something I noticed was that the 'go back' button was green for a while but then after about 25mins it was red and I think that probably means there's absolutely nothing left.
You might do better trying at 9am tomorrow when there are deffo 500 tickets up in the Z's.
i tried for half an hour the other day for returns 2 days ahead (just as you have done).
I don't think i imagined this ... But something i noticed was that the 'go back' button was green for a while but then after about 25mins it was red and i think that probably means there's absolutely nothing left.
You might do better trying at 9am tomorrow when there are deffo 500 tickets up in the z's.thought it was 9pm
Sallydaisy
04-07-2012, 11:35
thought it was 9pm
Nope.
Using Ticketmaster to try for seats on Friday 6th you have to try:-
12.00 today Wed 4th for returns (tix sold/debentures which are unwanted)
09.00 hrs tomorrow Thurs 5th for reserved seats in the extra spaces on Centre
NB.
You can only now get Centre Court from Ticketmaster.
Court 3 seating is non-reserved for the last 6 days of the Championships because fewer and fewer premium matches at put on there. Mostly being used for Mixed and other doubles events.
millypops
04-07-2012, 11:38
I tried for half an hour the other day for returns 2 days ahead (just as you have done).
I don't think I imagined this ... but something I noticed was that the 'go back' button was green for a while but then after about 25mins it was red and I think that probably means there's absolutely nothing left.
You might do better trying at 9am tomorrow when there are deffo 500 tickets up in the Z's.
Thanks Sallydaisy for the information,I didn't notice the "go back" button but will look when I try tomorrow morning, of course by then we will know who is playing in the semis, just hope and pray it's Andy
Nope.
Using Ticketmaster to try for seats on Friday 6th you have to try:-
12.00 today Wed 4th for returns (tix sold/debentures which are unwanted)
09.00 hrs tomorrow Thurs 5th for reserved seats in the extra spaces on Centre
NB.
You can only now get Centre Court from Ticketmaster.
Court 3 seating is non-reserved for the last 6 days of the Championships because fewer and fewer premium matches at put on there. Mostly being used for Mixed and other doubles events.:thanks: CHANGED FROM WHEN I GOT THEM
Sallydaisy
04-07-2012, 11:40
:thanks: CHANGED FROM WHEN I GOT THEM
Yes, it used to be 20.00 the night before for the 'reserved' seats and I think it was 14.00hrs for the 'returns' 2 days ahead. I think they changed it last year but don't have my records to check that.
:hmm:
Sallydaisy
04-07-2012, 11:43
Thanks Sallydaisy for the information,I didn't notice the "go back" button but will look when I try tomorrow morning, of course by then we will know who is playing in the semis, just hope and pray it's Andy
No problem. I might need to add that bit about the button colour to the big posts in the 'how to get into Wimbledon' thread here. (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1141-WIMBLEDON-GENERAL-INFORMATION-Travel-Times-Tickets-Queue-Camping-Parking)
millypops
04-07-2012, 11:49
Sallydaisy I suppose you haven't got any hints on how to read the security code any quicker???????????????????????????
I think when the Ticketmaster tickets started not so many people knew about it now I suppose with the few tickets available you have to be very lucky to get tickets, although I did wonder what has happened to the RBS tickets that were not going to be used this year
WimbledonAce
04-07-2012, 13:58
Re the button colours, I found it was red or green depending on which bit of ticketmaster you used. You can either search Wimbledon and hit enter or search Wimbledon and then select the drop down. The sections are slightly different although probably has no bearing on if you are successful.
I found after loads of trial runs the screen refreshed at 7 seconds past 12-yes I am that sad! However even doing this I still didn't get tickets straight away and only after about 10 mins when someone must have given theirs up. I think it is a lot more popular this year as normally I have no problem.
millypops
04-07-2012, 18:55
Re the button colours, I found it was red or green depending on which bit of ticketmaster you used. You can either search Wimbledon and hit enter or search Wimbledon and then select the drop down. The sections are slightly different although probably has no bearing on if you are successful.
I found after loads of trial runs the screen refreshed at 7 seconds past 12-yes I am that sad! However even doing this I still didn't get tickets straight away and only after about 10 mins when someone must have given theirs up. I think it is a lot more popular this year as normally I have no problem.
Now Andy is in to the semis what do you reckon the chances if getting a ticket are, me being shall be say past my sell by date I would say nil
Now Andy is in to the semis what do you reckon the chances if getting a ticket are, me being shall be say past my sell by date I would say nilyou could increase your odds by giving your credit card details to family members or freinds you trust and have them all trying on your behalf tomorrow morning
Sallydaisy
04-07-2012, 18:58
Now Andy is in to the semis what do you reckon the chances if getting a ticket are, me being shall be say past my sell by date I would say nil
If you really want to get Centre Court tickets for Friday you'd need to be in the queue by 10pm tonight complete with camping kit, books and something to stay warm and dry until you get into the grounds on Friday at 10.30am.
Or be absolutely on the ball at 09.00 hrs tomorrow morning on Ticketmaster (set up an account tonight) and get everyone you know to try for you with your credit card details. But don't say I said that.
millypops
04-07-2012, 19:26
If you really want to get Centre Court tickets for Friday you'd need to be in the queue by 10pm tonight complete with camping kit, books and something to stay warm and dry until you get into the grounds on Friday at 10.30am.
Or be absolutely on the ball at 09.00 hrs tomorrow morning on Ticketmaster (set up an account tonight) and get everyone you know to try for you with your credit card details. But don't say I said that.
Sallydaisy how do you set up an account please
WimbledonAce
04-07-2012, 19:27
I might try! Just need to check the bank account,lol!
Sallydaisy
04-07-2012, 19:38
Sallydaisy how do you set up an account please
You need to go to the Ticketmaster website and follow the instructions in the 'register' section.
One tip - if you can try to use a credit card that doesn't need Clicksafe verification.
If, on the day, tickets are available you'll be sent to the payment page and that's when it saves time to have an account set up. There's a limit to the time you have so needing to go thru' the clicksafe bit as well makes it even more nerve-wrecking!
Just need to check the bank account,lol!
£105 per ticket for Centre court on Friday + a £5.50 booking fee per ticket.
:phew:
£120 for Sunday + the fee.
WimbledonAce
04-07-2012, 19:59
Expensive isn't it?! Still thinking it might be worth a go though. Will see how I feel in the morning!
millypops
04-07-2012, 20:18
Sally daisy I forgot I am already registered with Ticketmaster, but I didn't think to give anybody else my card details, although Daughter will be at work as are a lot of friends are so just have to trust to luck
I did say to my friend the other day though if I never got to go to Wimbledon again I have been very lucky over the years and seen some wonderful matches so I can count my blessings,I just want so very much for this to be Andys year
themass15
04-07-2012, 20:39
Just got back from Wimbledon. I had No.1 Court tickets and after the Tsonga match literally ran round to Centre and managed to get 2 tickets, so rang back to Court 1 to get my partner and we saw the last 3 games of Andy's match. We saw just behind and to the left of Andy's box. Have to keep everything crossed that he gets to the Final on Sunday.
I thought you couldn't queue for the semis or final?
Never noticed the different coloured 'go back' buttons, but I am very unobservant, especially when it comes to colours. Some shades of red and green look exactly the same.
Re the illegible word (capcha or whatever it's called) - most of the time I can't read them. There is a button to be given a different one, and often it is easier than the original one they give you. Also I think they allow you one wrong letter as I'm sure I've sometimes got it wrong but it's still accepted it. You have to get the right number of letters though - this last time I had a word where the letters were so mixed up that I couldn't even see how many letters there were and my attempt at that one was rejected.
Sallydaisy
04-07-2012, 20:58
I thought you couldn't queue for the semis or final?
Oh, yes that is true. Got carried away in the heat of the moment.
You can still queue for ground passes and leg it up to the Resale booth to queue for tix?
Yes, you can queue for ground passes and I suppose they will still have the resale booth. :)
Sallydaisy
04-07-2012, 21:06
Yes, you can queue for ground passes and I suppose they will still have the resale booth. :)
They do indeed; it's exactly what I did on Finals Sunday 2007. Got onto Centre after the Mens Final to watch Jamie Murray win the Mixed Doubles title. It was so weird then without any roof at all.
Was anyone else successful with the back row seats this morning? (or was anyone else already due to go tomorrow anyway? - it'd be good to know who else is going to be there)
Sales opened at least 10 seconds early but my computer froze just as they did. I rebooted then rather forlornly went back in and tried again ... and got lucky! I guess someone must have decided the ticket price was too much and dropped their order at just the right moment.
I still can't quite believe it, and I have already checked the email half a dozen times to make sure they really are Centre Court tickets, it really says Friday and I didn't buy tickets for today or Saturday by mistake!
millypops
05-07-2012, 09:06
Well done Steven that is great news.I hope you have a lovely time, have you been before??????
My friend and I both tried for about half an hour but no luck, never mind I shall just be shouting at the TV again.
WimbledonAce
05-07-2012, 09:10
Well done! Decided not to try in the end, think I will be far too nervous at home let alone being there! Have a great time, should be a fantastic day. I know Linda is there too and Caro so we have great representation, go Andy!
Was anyone else successful with the back row seats this morning? (or was anyone else already due to go tomorrow anyway? - it'd be good to know who else is going to be there)
Sales opened at least 10 seconds early but my computer froze just as they did. I rebooted then rather forlornly went back in and tried again ... and got lucky! I guess someone must have decided the ticket price was too much and dropped their order at just the right moment.
I still can't quite believe it, and I have already checked the email half a dozen times to make sure they really are Centre Court tickets, it really says Friday and I didn't buy tickets for today or Saturday by mistake!nice to see some real fans there
Sallydaisy
05-07-2012, 09:19
Was anyone else successful with the back row seats this morning? (or was anyone else already due to go tomorrow anyway? - it'd be good to know who else is going to be there)
A sizeable chunk of your DC harem will be in attendance.
:whistle:
Linda and Caro, Joyce (from Scotland) and a friend;... hopefully wearing their Team Murray t-shirts!!!
Was anyone else successful with the back row seats this morning? (or was anyone else already due to go tomorrow anyway? - it'd be good to know who else is going to be there)
Sales opened at least 10 seconds early but my computer froze just as they did. I rebooted then rather forlornly went back in and tried again ... and got lucky! I guess someone must have decided the ticket price was too much and dropped their order at just the right moment.
I still can't quite believe it, and I have already checked the email half a dozen times to make sure they really are Centre Court tickets, it really says Friday and I didn't buy tickets for today or Saturday by mistake!
Fantastic stuff Steve, well done.
I was all set to last night, then realised I had a 9am meeting with my NatWest Business Account Manager in light of the "glitch" cancelling my Company Debit Card and had to go do the rest of my banking.
Plus I have a mate over from school for a couple of days.
BUT - I will deffo be trying on Saturday of he gets past Tsonga.
Have a GREAT time!
Well done Steven that is great news.I hope you have a lovely time, have you been before??????
My friend and I both tried for about half an hour but no luck, never mind I shall just be shouting at the TV again.
I was there for the 2009 and 2010 semis too, so I'm hoping it'll be 3rd time lucky!
At least I won't be tempted to shout out "pretend he's French" this time (oh, the shame ... but in my defence, at least it wasn't done at a crucial time or seconds before someone was about to serve), for the good reason that Andy won't have to pretend this time.
JAMES4578
05-07-2012, 10:28
Fabulous Steven, well done! Have a great time all who are going tomorrow!
missglitter
05-07-2012, 14:36
Hiya
Queued as planned from Monday night and got tickets for centre court yesterday...It was great to be there in person and camping despite the torrential rain both nights was fun, got dominos delivered on Tuesday evening. Still buzzing was worried in the second set for Murray
Thanks everyone for your advice
Well done Steven! At the 2009 semis I think there were at least a dozen of us there, weren't there?
Miss Glitter, glad you had a good time! :thumbup:
traveller7
05-07-2012, 19:20
Hope you have a great time anyone that goes tomorrow, I will be watching nervously whilst nervously waiting for my dads operation to go successfully - double nerves!
Well done Steven! At the 2009 semis I think there were at least a dozen of us there, weren't there?
Miss Glitter, glad you had a good time! :thumbup:
I was at the 2009 semis....not tomorrow though :( Hope we get the result we want this time :) And you guys have fun!
Sallydaisy
05-07-2012, 21:15
I'm pretty certain a few of you had tickets and I queued all day for Resales because I remember various people coming up to say hello to me when I was stuck up there! I got onto Centre Court just after the first set and watched Muzzah lose to ARod.
It was good it was the 2nd match on 'cos a few people had left after the first Semi-Final releasing seats for bods like me to pay £8 to get onto Centre.
Well done Steven! At the 2009 semis I think there were at least a dozen of us there, weren't there?
Miss Glitter, glad you had a good time! :thumbup:
Yes, there certainly seemed to be quite a few there in 2009, a pity it has never been quite the same since. Hopefully I'll manage to bump into you and Caro - whereabouts are you? I'm right at the back, royal box end, umpire's side I think.
We are also at the back at the Royal Box end so might be sitting very near you! We have seats T398/399 (section 318).
I can't quite believe I'm saying this... but I got lucky with Ticketmaster at 12 today! I had no expectations at all - the returns are always harder to get than the other ones, but when it said 'Ticketmaster Confirmation Details' at the top, I was absolutely elated! I just got 1 - maybe this had something to do with it - but I am just so thrilled right now! Did anyone else get tickets for sunday through the ballot, or otherwise?
Sallydaisy
06-07-2012, 11:43
I can't quite believe I'm saying this... but I got lucky with Ticketmaster at 12 today! I had no expectations at all - the returns are always harder to get than the other ones, but when it said 'Ticketmaster Confirmation Details' at the top, I was absolutely elated! I just got 1 - maybe this had something to do with it - but I am just so thrilled right now! Did anyone else get tickets for sunday through the ballot, or otherwise?
Wow. That is brilliant news. Well done you!
:thumbup:
Fingers crossed Andy makes it to the Final so you can see him play.
I'm very nervous already ..... and he's not played the Semi yet!!!
I've got Court 1 tkt for Sunday - might be out on the Hill though .....
I can't quite believe I'm saying this... but I got lucky with Ticketmaster at 12 today! I had no expectations at all - the returns are always harder to get than the other ones, but when it said 'Ticketmaster Confirmation Details' at the top, I was absolutely elated! I just got 1 - maybe this had something to do with it - but I am just so thrilled right now! Did anyone else get tickets for sunday through the ballot, or otherwise?well done:yahoo:
JAMES4578
06-07-2012, 12:26
I can't quite believe I'm saying this... but I got lucky with Ticketmaster at 12 today! I had no expectations at all - the returns are always harder to get than the other ones, but when it said 'Ticketmaster Confirmation Details' at the top, I was absolutely elated! I just got 1 - maybe this had something to do with it - but I am just so thrilled right now! Did anyone else get tickets for sunday through the ballot, or otherwise?
Marvellous Dan, well done!
themass15
06-07-2012, 13:14
Dan well done, My friend and I are up in the Gods - ZA. You may find your ticket is quite close to the front, so good luck!
Yeah as it's a return I could get a good seat, fingers crossed! And half of the dream final is now complete! Now Andy to win in 3 or 4!
themass15
06-07-2012, 18:24
We've got out dream. Enjoy Sunday Dan and another Brit in the Mens' Doubles Final. A good day all round.
Yeah as it's a return I could get a good seat, fingers crossed! And half of the dream final is now complete! Now Andy to win in 3 or 4!
We've got out dream. Enjoy Sunday Dan and another Brit in the Mens' Doubles Final. A good day all round.have a great day you lucky folk (cant use the more appropriate word)
millypops
06-07-2012, 18:41
I can't believe this is the first time in 3 years I have not got tickets for the final, but will try in the morning, but if not the bottle of wine is in the fridge and we will be shouting Andy on from the sofa.
He just has to win NO pressure Andy
millypops
06-07-2012, 19:19
Sorry Dan congratulations on your ticket you will just have the most wonderful day I am sure
hfwardhouse
06-07-2012, 20:10
Well done Dan ... have a brilliant day.
Sally I'm sure you'll be out on the hill .... you wouldn't want to miss Andy?!
WimbledonAce
06-07-2012, 20:12
Have a fabulous day those that are going! Good job I am not I think as my behaviour is out of control during these close matches!
Sallydaisy
06-07-2012, 20:22
Sally I'm sure you'll be out on the hill .... you wouldn't want to miss Andy?!
Well, we've got Court 1 tickets so could just stay there ........
;)
But I suspect that come rain or shine I'll be headed straight up the hill as soon as I get into the grounds. There's going to be a crush for space!
BUT I am sure Wimbledon showed Andy's Semi on Court 2 last year so maybe they'll have something similar set up on Sunday so they can let more people in to watch?
supergran
06-07-2012, 20:41
I am going tomorrow...I just have to be there. Sarah and Anna will meet me at Euston and I'll sleep in their hotel room in Wimbledon. Then queue early for ground pass. Can't wait. Am a little excited.
I am going tomorrow...I just have to be there. Sarah and Anna will meet me at Euston and I'll sleep in their hotel room in Wimbledon. Then queue early for ground pass. Can't wait. Am a little excited.
Hope you get in and have a great time.
I've got so many things on this weekend, so can't even think of trying to go, but will be cheering from home!
JAMES4578
06-07-2012, 20:48
I am going tomorrow...I just have to be there. Sarah and Anna will meet me at Euston and I'll sleep in their hotel room in Wimbledon. Then queue early for ground pass. Can't wait. Am a little excited.
Awesome, have a great time! Will try for tickets tomorrow but doubt I'll be there!
Wow! So jealous of those who get to watch Andy in the final! If only I was in London instead of Canada :( Would have tried ticketmaster or at least queued up for the hill! Hope you all have a blast
And anyone going tomorrow, is the men's doubles final on then? JOnny Marray and Nielson playing then so maybe a british winner?
Sallydaisy
07-07-2012, 07:07
Is anyone trying Ticketmaster at 09.00 for Centre Court tix tomorrow???
I suspect it'll be mobbed .......
themass15
07-07-2012, 07:12
I have tickets for Ladies' Final today too so looking forward to seeing Jonnay Marray but again tickets up in the gods but cannot wait for TOMORROW!!!!!
No joy on Ticketmaster for me, and I have to leave for school soon.
Still will be watching, tweeting and hopefully writing up the winning scoreline the way we want it...
No joy. Oh well, just have to watch from the comfort of my own:sofa:
Woke up at 9.01 so not surprised at no joy!
JAMES4578
07-07-2012, 08:46
Set alarm for 8.30 but not successfull either, however doubted I would be fortunate! Didn't come up that there were no tickets avaiable till around 9.40 but imagine they'd all be away well before then.
supergran
07-07-2012, 12:05
Now Sarah's mum Ethel is also travelling to London tonight. We are all very excited and having to decide whether to forego sleep and queue all night!:strawberry::grass2::jitterbug::jitterbug:
Sallydaisy
07-07-2012, 12:12
Now Sarah's mum Ethel is also travelling to London tonight. We are all very excited and having to decide whether to forego sleep and queue all night!:strawberry::grass2::jitterbug::jitterbug:
Might be a good idea to get a few hours sleep at the hotel if you can.
Get up at 4am and get a taxi to the queue around 4.30am?
The forecast is for a fair bit of rain for the next 24hrs and being in a wet muddy isn't going to be much fun!!! Whatever you do take a couple of big plastic bags each to sit on ... It's not going to be toooooooo cold - just very wet.
supergran
07-07-2012, 12:45
Fantastic news. A facebook friend messaged me this morning with the offer of a Court One ticket. She will be checking into the smne hotel tomorrow morning. This is definitely Karma. I will definitely get in. Was hesitant accepting, rang Sarah and she told me to go for it!! So, no matter what I will be watching Andy either on Court 2 or on Murray Mount. Come on Andy!!:cheer::cheer::cheer::strawberry::strawberry :
KnightOwl
07-07-2012, 12:52
Yay, good for you Maureen - cheer him loudly for us :big grin:
Good news Maureen! :) I don't think we need to tell you to cheer loudly . . .
JAMES4578
07-07-2012, 13:06
Fabulous Maureen,have a ball!
VamosVixs
07-07-2012, 13:18
Have a great time Maureen! :swingin:
supergran
07-07-2012, 13:19
Have a great time Maureen! :swingin: Think you started my run of luck with getting tickets at the last minute!!:):)
Richupton
07-07-2012, 18:11
Will there be anywhere else to watch the match at Wimbledon itself , aside from centre court and Murray mound . Just wondering whether to make the trip
In all honesty if I was in London I would have gone to watch the match on the mound! And you can also queue up for reaale mixed doubles tickets. If you have the chance I would recommend going to cheer Andy on! Should be an amazing atmosphere
Great news SG - Cheer loudly for all of us. I'm a little worried Fed will get more support but hoping to be proved wrong.
Great news SG - Cheer loudly for all of us. I'm a little worried Fed will get more support but hoping to be proved wrong.there should be two gates tomorrow, one for us and one for fedfans, the fedfans should then be led up a tunnel to court one and locked in, there they can be showed highlights of the goats greatest defeats till they learn the error of their ways
hfwardhouse
07-07-2012, 18:49
:lol:
ha ha!
Hope everyone who's going has the most marvellous time!
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