OTA PICTURE OF THE WEEK
Team Head Masterclass at Rexall Centre
Team Head held a Masterclass this week at the Rexall Centre in conjunction with the $50,000 Tevlin Challenger. The Masterclass was lead by Tennis Canada National Coach Roberto Brogin and included some of the top junior girls sponsored by Head in Canada. Brogin put the girls through their paces for two hours and they also got to try out the new Head Instinct and Speed Frames. Pictured above, top row l to r: Roberto Brogin, Sofija Zecevic, Katherine Sebov, Rita Colyer and Team Head Player Services Jeff Lander, bottom row l to r: Khadija Da Silva, Kristen Borland, Marie Leduc and Layne Sleeth.
Another Team Head Masterclass will be scheduled for early in 2015 - watch out for details. Thanks to Head, Tennis Canada and the OTA for making this event possible. For more information on Team Head, visit: www.head.com/teamhead.
Another Team Head Masterclass will be scheduled for early in 2015 - watch out for details. Thanks to Head, Tennis Canada and the OTA for making this event possible. For more information on Team Head, visit: www.head.com/teamhead.
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THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES
The 10th Anniversary edition of the $50,000 Tevlin Challenger ITF women’s tournament is on this week at the Rexall Centre in Toronto. Semi final singles play is scheduled for Saturday Nov 1st with the finals scheduled for Sunday, Nov 2nd. WTA star Gabriela Dobrovski from Ottawa is in the singles semi-finals. She narrowly lost the doubles final 15-13 in the 3rd set super-breaker. Admission is free – come out and support some of Canada’s rising stars as they compete against top players from around the world. For complete tournament information, click here.
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TOURNAMENT/EVENT REMINDER
The Champions U9 - Nov 7 - 9
This year there will be one main event at the Rexall Centre Nov 7 - 9. The U9 Championships are open to all players who are Ontario residents and members of OTA member clubs. The program vision is to encourage top level coaches to nurture and develop young players to prepare them for a premier level U9 championship event. The coaches responsible for developing the champions of this event will be provided supplemental funding support to continue their outstanding work with their U9 athlete.
Click here to view the Rules & Regulations.
Click here to download the poster.
For further news and updates on the U9 Champions tournament, visit www.tennisontario.com and click the Player Development tab.
ACE Burlington - Cedar Springs Racquet Club - Nov 7 - 9
Girls and Boys U12, U14, U18 Singles. 4 Star Event. Entry deadline - Nov 2. For more information or to enter, click here.
Team Ontario Circuit #3 - Niagara Academy of Tennis - Nov 7 - 9
Girls U16 Singles and Doubles. 3 Star Event. Entry deadline - Nov 2. For more information or to enter, click here.
Team Ontario Circuit - Welland Youngs Sportsplex - Nov 7 - 9
Boys U16 Singles and Doubles. 3 Star event. Entry deadline - Nov 2. For more information or to enter, click here.
Team Ontario Circuit #3 - Niagara Academy of Tennis - Nov 7 - 9
Girls U16 Singles and Doubles. 3 Star Event. Entry deadline - Nov 2. For more information or to enter, click here.
Team Ontario Circuit - Welland Youngs Sportsplex - Nov 7 - 9
Boys U16 Singles and Doubles. 3 Star event. Entry deadline - Nov 2. For more information or to enter, click here.
Team Ontario Circuit #3 - ACE Cedar Springs Racquet Club - Nov 14 - 16
Girls U18 Singles and Doubles. 3 Star Event. Entry deadline - Nov 9. For more information or to enter, click here.
Rogers Rookie Tour - Rosedale Tennis Club (Hamilton) - Nov 14 - 16
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Girls and Boys U12, U16 Singles. Entry deadline - Nov 9. For more information or to enter, click here.
Provincial Circuit - Welland Youngs Sportsplex - Nov 14 - 16
Girls and Boys U14 Singles. Entry deadline - Nov 9. For more information or to enter, click here.
Team Ontario Circuit #3 - White Oaks Resort (Niagara on the Lake) - Nov 14 - 16
Girls and Boys U19, U10 Singles. Entry deadline - Nov 9. For more information or to enter, click here.Provincial Circuit - Welland Youngs Sportsplex - Nov 14 - 16
Girls and Boys U14 Singles. Entry deadline - Nov 9. For more information or to enter, click here.
Team Ontario Circuit #3 - White Oaks Resort (Niagara on the Lake) - Nov 14 - 16
Boys U18 Singles and Doubles. 3 Star Event. Entry deadline - Nov 9. For more information or to enter, click here.
Future Stars Tour - Niagara Academy of Tennis - Nov 15 - 16
Future Stars Tour - Niagara Academy of Tennis - Nov 15 - 16
THIS WEEK'S OTA CLASSIFIEDS
Sports Travel Experts Offers Tennis Trips to Wimbledon, US Open and Jamaica
Sports Travel Experts offers trips to Wimbledon, the US Open and an exclusive tennis holiday at the Half Moon Resort in Jamaica. Half Moon Resort participants can enjoy a great tennis event near the beach, make new friends and learn from top certified professionals. The trip also includes an exhibition match after a fun day on the courts with some of the world’s greatest tennis player’s. In particular the second Jamaica Senior ITF, an event which was enjoyed by a number of Ontario players in 2014, will be held April 23 to 26, 2015. Sports Travel Experts will also offer travel to Wimbledon or the US Open, two of the world’s most prestigious tournaments, with experts who will provide an unforgettable experience. Please visit us at www.sportstravelexperts.com or contact info@sportstravelexperts.com or 1-800-677-5295.
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