Tennis. Values for life.
The incredible results we have seen over the last few years have been funded mainly through two sources: proceeds from Rogers Cup and you, the devoted tennis fan!
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Back to Basics: Tennis 101
Looking to get into shape, master a new skill, spend a little more time with a loved one, or simply just feel like hitting something?
Back to Basics: Tennis 101
We’re certain the only answer to each of the above is “Play tennis!”
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The New Tennis Canada
What can Canadians expect from the new Tennis Canada?
The New Tennis Canada
As Tennis Canada unveiled its new brand campaign, we asked Mark Healy, the organization’s chief marketing officer, to tell us the story behind the rebrand.
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Wheelchair Tennis in Canada
Just call a friend, pick up a racquet and some balls and head down to your local park.
Wheelchair Tennis in Canada
Or just contact your local provincial wheelchair sports association for information on beginner programs. You will find the contact info in the links section of this website.
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Tom Tebbutt
Expert’s Corner articles
Tom Tebbutt
Tennis Canada’s Tom Tebbutt has been covering tennis since the 1970s and has not missed a Canadian Open (Rogers Cup) over that period. He has reported from more than 100 Grand Slams, is a member of the International Tennis Writers Association, and was the recipient of the 2015 George Gross Award for Career Achievement from Sports Media Canada.
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Court Finder
Your serve! Find a court near you.
Court Finder
Looking to play in your own community or somewhere you are visiting? Enter the address to find a court near you. Suggestions for courts that aren’t yet listed are welcome as well!
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What Is Kids Tennis?
About Kids Tennis in Canada
What Is Kids Tennis?
Kids Tennis introduces the sport of tennis in a fun and interactive way and ensures immediate success for young players aged 5-10. Using modified tennis balls, racquets, nets and courts, young players are properly equipped to enjoy rallies and learn the fundamentals of the game early on.
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University Tennis in Canada
About Post-secondary Tennis
University Tennis in Canada
Tennis is a sport for life, and there are now more opportunities than ever to continue playing during post-secondary student life.
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Did you know?
Get 5 fast facts on tennis participation in Canada.
Did you know?
Get 5 fast facts on tennis participation in Canada.
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5 cool community tennis projects happening across Canada
The stories of five Building Tennis Communities (BTC) Champions!
5 cool community tennis projects happening across Canada
How can tennis make a community better? That’s the question being asked by these Community Champions. Meet five individuals who are responsible for some seriously cool projects that promote healthy active living and community spirit through tennis.
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Coast-to-Coast Series
A look at Canadian tennis across the country.
Coast-to-Coast Series
As part of the process leading up to a 2015 re-branding of Tennis Canada, we travelled to each province to meet with the presidents and executive directors of the Provincial Tennis Associations (PTAs). Our goal was to learn what tennis means on a grassroots level in each region. We featured a different province weekly and learned more about the various themes that embody tennis across the country.
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Tennis Benefits
Looking to get fit and have fun? Consider tennis!
Tennis Benefits
Whether you’ve spent some time on the court, or you’ve never picked up a racquet, tennis is a well-rounded sport with infinite benefits. Why start now? Here are a few reasons to get you going.
