To celebrate the incredible work being done across the country to grow the sport, each month, Tennis Canada will highlight a news story from every Provincial and Territorial Tennis Association via its brand new PTTA HUB.
Below is a collection of stories from the past month:
Tennis Alberta
Edmonton Tennis Community Hosts Epic TryTennis Event: TENNISfest 2024
On June 22nd, the Edmonton Tennis Community welcomed over 500 kids and adults to the exciting world of tennis at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Seven clubs were at the event as partners, plus three equipment suppliers and seven sponsors. Photo credit: Edmonton Tennis Community
Tennis British Columbia
First Set: Tennis BC’s Rachel Gould Goes on a Grand Tour—Just in Time for Tennis Month in Canada!
As a course facilitator, Rachel had already planned to run an instructors’ course in the Kootenays—and from there, the opportunity to take First Set on the road went from an idea to a reality. For 14 days, Rachel was on the road for Tennis BC, sharing her tennis wisdom, showing clubs how they can integrate First Set, and building connections with clubs, players, and coaches as she went.
Tennis Manitoba
50th Anniversary Fundraiser and Hall of Fame Dinner – Get your Tickets Now!
This in-person event will honour our two inductees, Doug DeVriendt and the late Bob Mitchell. It is also a fundraiser to support our junior tennis programs!
Tennis New Brunswick
Rogers First Set Provincial Try Event
The Sussex Community Tennis Club played host to the Rogers First Set Provincial Try event for kids in the local community. This event had participation from players of all ages and abilities as they explored how easy tennis can be when we adapt the way they learn and play. Photo credit: Steve Wolf/Tennis NB
Tennis Northwest Territories
Rogers First Set Try events June 15, 22 and 29 and Open House on June 15
Rogers First Set Try events take place in Yellowknife, and are a great way to introduce kids in the community to tennis. Our annual open house was an opportunity to get together, meet new players, and meet our Club Pro! Photo credit: Slavica Jovic
Tennis Nova Scotia
Tennis: A Lifelong Pursuit for Health and Wellness
Cornerstone Naturopathic Inc. proudly sponsored the inaugural Bedford Open tennis tournament, highlighting the connection between sports and natural health. This collaboration emphasizes the significant role of physical activity in promoting lifelong wellness and enhancing quality of life.
Ontario Tennis Association
NBO Club Promo Code Contest Launches!
The OTA is proud to partner with Tennis Canada to offer member clubs and players discounts on NBO Toronto tickets and the chance to win great prizes! Photo credit: Pascal Ratthe
Tennis Québec
FillActive events: inspiring girls across the province!
Through the FillActive events, Tennis Québec hopes to inspire a new generation of active young women by showing them that sports are fun and help build key skills like self-confidence, perseverance and team spirit. (only in French) Photo credit: Vanessa Cyr Photography
Tennis Saskatchewan
Keegan Rice Achieves his First Win in a Men’s ITF
Saskatchewan native, Keegan Rice wins his first match in a Men’s ITF event in Romania. Rice defeated Czech player Filip Apltauer in three sets, 4-6, 6-1, 7-6, before losing in the next round to Michiel Da Krom of the Netherlands. Photo credit: Martin Sidorjak
