We are pleased to announce the formal start of an exclusive competition open to all, and a chance to be part of our ongoing future.
BACKGROUND:
More than 50 years ago, Wimbledon Football Club had a ground on Plough Lane. The Supporters Club was then based at The Sportsman pub on Durnsford Road.
The large outdoor sign, usually a large colourful picture representing the name of the pub, in this case, featured five sports played in the area (football, cricket, golf, tennis and rugby); all represented by white males.
The old Sportsman sign, pictured below, will be on display at Wimbledon Library throughout the annual Wimbledon tennis championships for anyone who wants to see the original.
COMPETITION:
What we would like YOU to do is to re-imagine the sign, making it representative of sports in the 21st century and showing that sport is for all, irrespective of gender, race or ability.
There will be two categories –
- Schools & Under 16s
- Adults – Groups or Individuals
There are no rules that your competition entry can be fine art, a cartoon or a computer-generated piece. There simply are no barriers, just be creative…
Submissions can be made online by sending to info@wimbledoninsportinghistory.com or taken directly to the Reception at The Cherry Red Records Stadium, Plough Lane, SW17 0NR.
*Closing Date – July 13*
JUDGING:
The competition is being judged by:
Dan Lewis, South London artist
Rebecca Hamlin, Arts consultant
Marc Jones, renowned graphic designer and Head of Brand, Marketing & Communications, AFC Wimbledon.
PRIZE:
Competition winners will be announced before the new football season starts on August 25. Their work will be displayed at AFC Wimbledon’s Cherry Red Records Stadium, where they will also be presented with an award and invited to attend a match during the new season.
We look forward to seeing your competition entries and thank everyone for the support.