The 2003 Irish Real Tennis Championship: Pictures

Kevin King (head professional at B&BTC, with back to camera) explaining the game to some beginners.

A group of beginners preparing to take to the court (left to right): Katie Bolton, Roland Budd, Daniel McGowan, Ted Neville.

Beginners Katie Bolton and Roland Budd.

Beginner Ted Neville (Secretary of the IRTA), with Paul Tolkein.

Barbara Coates preparing to serve.

Adam Grummet playing a floor shot. Jackie Blackwell reaching for a low volley.

Brian Rich giving his illustrated talk on the history of real tennis.

Players and supporters enjoying an evening of beer and a barbecue at The Landsdowne, Clifton.

Bear North reading the United States Court Tennis Association's letter, while Nick Ponsford (B&BTC secretary) looks on.

Clarence McGowan reiterating the United States Court Tennis Association's support for the IRTA.

Irish Championship participants (left to right): Clarence McGowan, Ben North, Mike Bolton (eventual winner), Adam Grummet.

Semi-finalists of the Open Championship (left-to-right): Jackie Blackwell, Clarence McGowan, Brian Rich (eventual winner), Paul Tolkein.

Peter Probyn (B&BTC chairman) presenting the Irish Championship trophy to Mike Bolton.

Peter Probyn presenting the Open Championship trophy to Brian Rich.

Players and supporters in front of the dedans.

We are grateful to David Glover (leftmost in group picture above) for taking and providing many of these photographs.