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We are expecting numerous players from many countries this year from 30 June to 2 July in Berlin at the GLTA Devis Aces Cup. The gay and lesbian tennis event will take place for the seventh time at the Treptower Teufel Tennis Club. From 2012 to 2021, the tournament was held under the name CheckPoint Open, now it has its own new name “GLTA Devils Aces Cup”.

The tournament is part of a worldwide grassroots sports tour organized by the GLTA (Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance). All interested players can take part, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. The tour stands for tolerance and openness to the world and is directed against any kind of discrimination.

More than 10,000 players worldwide participate in the international competition series. Every year, dozens of tournaments are held on all continents as part of the GLTA. The athletes are divided into performance classes. The highest level is the Open class. The A to D levels follow below. All players receive points at the competitions and are listed in a world ranking list that is updated weekly. The best eight players of the year determine their world champion at the Masters Tournament in their respective performance classes.

Key Facts GLTA Devil Aces Cup 2023

• Registration opens: 13 February
• Registration closes: 30 May
• Meet & greet: Thursday, 29 June 19:00 (at the official players’ hotel)
• Start of the tournament: Friday, 30 June
• Players Party & Dinner: Saturday, 1 July
• Tournament finals: Sunday, 2 July
  
• Entry fee: €100 (1 event) / €115 (2 events)

Registration

Registration can only be done via the GLTA website – there you will also find all details about the payment modalities. If you have any questions, please contact us via turniere@treptower-teufel.de.

Official players’ hotel

IBIS STYLES Treptow
Single room: €99 (incl. breakfast)
Double room: €111 (incl. breakfast)
Reservation: reservations@gchhotelgroup.com / +49 30 981 961 0

Use the voucher code TREPTOWERTEUFEL when making your reservation to receive a discount.

The hotel is only 10 minutes away from the Treptower Teufel grounds and it’s a quick bus ride.

Background on the GLTA Series

The GLTA was founded in the early 1990s by gay tennis players in the USA. After the first tournament in Amsterdam, the tour was expanded to Europe. There are now 70 tournaments around the world. In Germany, competitions are also held in Nuremberg, Düsseldorf, Munich, Cologne, and Frankfurt. The GLTA is an official member of the USTA, a subsidiary of the ITF.

The tournament series is not only a sports event but also a large social network. Many players know each other from the tour and have become friends over the years. The atmosphere at the events is always familiar and friendly.

Further Information

• Information on the Devil Aces Cup on the GLTA website
• GLTA Tournament Calendar

Preparations for the summer are underway and we would like to give you a brief update on the following points:

Members Meeting March 31st

We would like to invite you to the general meeting on March 31st from 7:30 pm.

Enclosed you will find the invitation and a preliminary agenda. The final agenda will follow two weeks before the meeting.

» Agenda Members’ Meeting 2023

Hall Dismantling

On Saturday, April 8th, 2021, from 8 a.m. we will dismantle our hall.

 To have an estimate in advance of how many of you will have time to support us, please feel free to sign up in advance via Eversports.

There will be lists on site where you have to sign in your presence. As you all know, every year every member over the age of 14 has to work (or pay) 5 hours. Hall dismantling is the perfect opportunity to shed work hours.

Opening of the Outdoor Coourts

We are currently unable to give you a specific date for the opening of the outdoor courts. It is expected that the courts will not open until Easter.

As soon as we can say more, you will receive separate information.

The TTTC continues to be a respected and sought-after club. With 380 members at the end of 2022, we are completely booked up and had to put more than 100 interested people on a waiting list.

The Extraordinary General Meeting on 25 November 2022 approved an increase in membership fees from 1 January 2023. This will enable us to cope with the considerable increase in operating costs and to concentrate on sporting matters and goals without financial stress. You can find the new membership fees below.

Due to the changeover, the dues will not be invoiced this year until 17 February 2023.

Membership Fees as of 2023

Adults	300 €
Pupils, apprentices, students up to 25	180 €
Youths with training	250 €
Youths without training (10% discount for one of 2 active members in a cohabitation under 18)	150 €
Passive members: Adults	40 €
Passive members: Pupils, apprentices, students up to 25	120 €

Additional Fees

Admission fee adults	75 €
Admission fee children	50 €
Admission fee grandchildren of members	25 €
Delay charge	20 €
Chip fee (one-time)	15 €
Door chip (annual)	5 €
Cloakroom locker	20 €

Working Assignment

All members (from 14 years of age) are obliged to work 5 hours per year. The main focus is on hall construction and dismantling. For hours not worked, 15 € per hour will be due on 1 February of the following year. Members leaving at the end of the year must pay the monetary compensation by 1 November of the year.

The German Team Championships of Women and Men (“Große Meden-/Poensgen-Spiele”) will take place from September 8 – 11 in Berlin.

At the Team Championships, the state associations compete in mixed teams of women and men in the active age group for the title of German Team Champion of the Associations. After last year’s great triumph, the TVBB is now hosting the tournament.

The tournament will be played at the facilities of TC Treptower Teufel and TC Grün Weiss Baumschulenweg. Thursday and Friday will be played at both facilities, on Saturday and Sunday only at Baumschulenweg.

First, the teams of the national associations will compete against each other in three groups. After this group phase, the German team champion will be played out in a knock-out system between the four best teams. Two women’s singles, two men’s singles and one mixed will be played per match.

We are looking forward to many high-class matches. The matches will be played from Thursday to Sunday from 9:00 am. Spectators are welcome on all days. And maybe, with the support of the Berlin and Brandenburg tennis fans, a sensational title defence might be possible!

» Results of the previous Meden/Poensgen Championships

We are very happy and proud to present our new club collection to you today. Together with the club specialists URBAN TEAMWEAR we have developed a cool, urban collection in a class of its own. So you can wear the Teufel style at any time on and off the tennis court.

All members and friends of the club get 20% discount with the code TEUFEL20.

For more infos go to Shop.

Happy Shopping!

Preparations for the summer are underway and we would like to give you a brief update on the following points:

MEMBERS MEETING MAY 20TH

We would like to invite you to the general meeting on May 20th from 7pm.

Enclosed you will find the invitation and a preliminary agenda. The final agenda will follow two weeks before the meeting.

HALL DISMANTLING

On Saturday, April 9th, 2021, from 8 a.m. we will dismantle our hall.

 To have an estimate in advance of how many of you will have time to support us, please feel free to sign up in advance via Eversports.

There will be lists on site where you have to sign in your presence. As you all know, every year every member over the age of 14 has to work (or pay) 5 hours. Hall dismantling is the perfect opportunity to shed work hours.

OPENING OF THE OUTDOOR COURTS

We are currently unable to give you a specific date for the opening of the outdoor courts. It is expected that the courts will not open until Easter.

As soon as we can say more, you will receive a separate information.

On Saturday, October 9th, we will set up our airdome to start the winter season.

From 08:00 you can help us with the construction. We will work in 2 shifts: 08:00-13:00 and 12:00-17:00. Hopefully the weather will cooperate, please bring masks as we will be working inside the hall especially later.

Please sign up in the list on site so that we can record your working hours. You can register in advance via Eversports so that we have a rough idea of how many helpers will be coming.

Please note that every active member over 14 years of age has to work 5 hours per year. For each hour not worked, 10 Euros per hour will be due with the next membership invoice. Passive members do not have to work, but active members who leave at the end of this year do.

Indoor play will start on October 11th, but the outdoor courts will remain open until the first freeze.

We hope for a lot of support!

Sporty greetings,

Your board

On September 10th we will be celebrating 30 years of our club Treptower Teufel. The party will take place in the club restaurant (or on the roof terrace, weather permitting) from 5pm with live music, barbecue and finger food.

Since August 6th 1991, our club has been called “Treptower Teufel”. At that time, the tennis department of the former club SC Turbine Berlin was newly founded and there were four names to choose from:

• TC Blau-Weiß Treptow
• TC am Plänterwald
• TC Baumschulenweg
• Treptower Teufel TC

The members of the club voted and a clear majority (42 out of 76 votes or 55%) pleaded for the name “Treptower Teufel TC”.

This marks the 30th anniversary of our club (after its re-foundation) and we hope you will join us in celebrating.

Registration is requested

Please do us a small favour and register for the party beforehand. That way we know in advance how many of us will be there and can plan the event better.

» Party Registration (small German form)

During the Berlin autumn holidays, we organise a small autumn camp for all children and young people.

• Dates: Oct 11th – Oct 13th
• Time: each day 10:00 – 13:00
• Price: €40

All interested players are cordially invited to join in. If you are interested, please register using the (German) form below.

Dear Members,

we cordially invite you to our general meeting on Friday, August 13th at 19:00 in our clubhouse. We would be pleased about your interest and participation. We will announce any necessary hygiene measures on the website at short notice.

Agenda

The following agenda is planned:

1. Opening and welcome
2. Establishment of the proper convocation, quorum and voting rights
3. Appointment of the chairman of the meeting
4. Honouring of long-standing members
5. Reports on the accounts
6. Resolution on the adoption and approval of the annual accounts 2020
7. Resolution on the discharge of the Executive Board
8. Election of the Executive Board, the auditors and the Appeals Committee
9. Resolution on the budget 2021
10. Resolution on amendments to the Statutes
11. Passing of resolutions on motions
12. Miscellaneous and information
13. Closing words of the newly elected chairperson

Greetings

The Board

» Current statutes (de)
» Proposal for the amendment of the statutes (de)