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**alexosnasos2** · 06-17-2011, 04:38 PM

Thanks everyone for your advice. When I went in 2004 I was able to get on center court because that year they had to play on the first Sunday because it had rained so much during the first few days of the tournament. But now that there is a roof I don't think that that can happen, right? In any case, I'm from the US so I will take your excellent advice and open an UK Ticketmaster account right now. Also I will take your advice and see some matches on the outer courts and then later in the afternoon see what I can find in the resale line. It's always a trade off between going to some of the outside courts and being really really close to the action (I saw Canas vs Martin on and outside court and it was amazing, (Canas's couch couched him the entire match, btw)) or seeing marquee players further away on the show courts. Since I'm going two days I'll try to get on one of the show courts at least part of one day. And thanks for reminding me about the seat saving rule. It's the only criticism I have of Wimbledon. At some point you have to use the bathroom and it's terrible not to be able to come back to your seat. But I have to say that in general I love the fact that they sell out much less than other tournaments. Tickets are so reasonably priced and the organizers who help control the queue do a great job.

OK, one last question. I've checked the website but I don't see anything about food. Are you allowed to bring in food or drink? Also, I've seen the size restrictions for bags. So am I right that normal sized backpacks exceed the size limits? What do most people bring, just a plastic bag?

Thanks again everyone. I really appreciate your help and I'll post after I go and let you know how it went!

hugs

Kevin

Hey, Kevin: Yes, a regular backpack will be too big- albeit they have places outside of the courts and while you're on the queue line where you can store stuff there if you want (I can offer no advice on how that works- 'cause no way in HADES!!!!! am I ever gonna store stuff at a Slam or anywhere. If I can't drag it with me, it ain't coming.) We just bring these cheapy smaller Walgreens bags- for sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrellas (LIKE we do here in Chicago- 'cause ya never know with the rain), a book for when you queue, etc. I brought in minor food items and a water bottle last year- no problems.

BTW- the Wimbledon site says that via Ticketmaster UK they will be offering tickets for Centre AND Court 3 seats (it's always just been Centre Court before) as of 9 a.m. the day before- albeit it's best to check with Tickemaster UK frequently, as I wouldn't be at all surprised if at any point they change up their procedures.

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alexosnasos2 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 596 Senior Member	Thanks everyone for your advice. When I went in 2004 I was able to get on center court because that year they had to play on the first Sunday because it had rained so much during the first few days of the tournament. But now that there is a roof I don't think that that can happen, right? In any case, I'm from the US so I will take your excellent advice and open an UK Ticketmaster account right now. Also I will take your advice and see some matches on the outer courts and then later in the afternoon see what I can find in the resale line. It's always a trade off between going to some of the outside courts and being really really close to the action (I saw Canas vs Martin on and outside court and it was amazing, (Canas's couch couched him the entire match, btw)) or seeing marquee players further away on the show courts. Since I'm going two days I'll try to get on one of the show courts at least part of one day. And thanks for reminding me about the seat saving rule. It's the only criticism I have of Wimbledon. At some point you have to use the bathroom and it's terrible not to be able to come back to your seat. But I have to say that in general I love the fact that they sell out much less than other tournaments. Tickets are so reasonably priced and the organizers who help control the queue do a great job. OK, one last question. I've checked the website but I don't see anything about food. Are you allowed to bring in food or drink? Also, I've seen the size restrictions for bags. So am I right that normal sized backpacks exceed the size limits? What do most people bring, just a plastic bag? Thanks again everyone. I really appreciate your help and I'll post after I go and let you know how it went! hugs Kevin Hey, Kevin: Yes, a regular backpack will be too big- albeit they have places outside of the courts and while you're on the queue line where you can store stuff there if you want (I can offer no advice on how that works- 'cause no way in HADES!!!!! am I ever gonna store stuff at a Slam or anywhere. If I can't drag it with me, it ain't coming.) We just bring these cheapy smaller Walgreens bags- for sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrellas (LIKE we do here in Chicago- 'cause ya never know with the rain), a book for when you queue, etc. I brought in minor food items and a water bottle last year- no problems. BTW- the Wimbledon site says that via Ticketmaster UK they will be offering tickets for Centre AND Court 3 seats (it's always just been Centre Court before) as of 9 a.m. the day before- albeit it's best to check with Tickemaster UK frequently, as I wouldn't be at all surprised if at any point they change up their procedures.
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