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Ilkley Trophy volunteers call out

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This year see’s the fifth Ilkley Trophy, the elite tennis tournament played at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club [ILTSC], take place from 17-23 June and the club is seeking out volunteers to be part of its award-winning team.

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​Each year thousands of professional players, coaches and tennis fans descend on the club for a week of stunning tennis.  Year on year the event has grown into a key date on the tennis calendar for players and spectators alike as it offers the chance for the athletes to hone their grass court skills ahead of Wimbledon.

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Making sure every visitor receives a strong Yorkshire welcome are an army of volunteers.  Supporting players on the help desk, working in the box office or car parks and generally making sure the event goes to plan, the volunteers are an integral part of the event and the club is keen to hear from anyone interested in getting involved.

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New volunteers will be offered full training and uniform and can enjoy the perks of being up close to all the action as well as being invited to attend a ‘friends celebration’ during the tournament – a private party for volunteers to relax with the club and crew.

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Interested? The minimum commitment required is four shifts and to be available over two days, all enquiries should be directed to: volunteers@iltsc.co.uk