OTA PICTURE OF THE WEEK
Some of Canada's Top Juniors Playing ITF Tournament in Mexico
Play got underway this week at a GA (top tier) ITF Junior tournament this week in Mexico. Many of the top Canadian junior players began competition on Monday, including a strong contingent from Ontario. The finals are scheduled for Sunday. Of note was a tremendous win for Markham Ontario's Jack Mingjie Lin, (pictured above) who defeated the 2nd seeded American Taylor Fritz, (world rank 14), in a three set thriller. Alejandro Tabilo (Mississauga) is also having a great tournament and sees action on Friday in the quarters. For complete tournament results click here. For a live stream of matches, click here.
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The Raonic Race for Kids a fun, interactive, circuit-style set of challenges completed by 20 teams all in the name of good, friendly competitiveness and – most importantly – fundraising. Teams will be made up of 6-8 racers including a celebrity or athlete as their Honorary Team Captain. Each team is required to raise a minimum of $5000 and the Top Fund-Racing Team win the right to choose their honorary celebrity team captain. Imagine Milos Raonic as your Honorary Team Captain for a night of competitive hilarity and fun!
Keep checking in, or click here to see our celebrity roster as they confirm participation. From Canadian Olympians like Marnie McBean, Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir, and Martin Reader, to Canadian musical stars like Blue Rodeo's Michael Boguski, and on to TV's Outdoor Design and Lifestyle Expert, Carson Arthur; whomever is your celebrity team captain, you will likely count this as one of the most memorable fundraisers you have participated in. The more you raise, the earlier you can draft your athlete/celebrity at the Pizzaville Draft Party! Each team member will complete at least 1 of the challenges with their Honourary Celebrity Team Captain. Click here to check out other rewards for fundraising milestones.
Challenges such as: Ping Pong, Bean Bag Toss, Pictionary, Mini Tennis, Baskeball, Hockey, Football target throw - are all designed to be competitive but fun. You don't have to be a great tennis player to participate. In fact, you don't need to know how to play tennis at all for you and your team to win the Raonic Cup!
A fantastic after party will follow the awards presentations with great food, drinks, fun & music. All proceeds go to support the work of the Milos Raonic Foundation and Tennis Canada's Let's Make Tennis Matter for Kids Campaign.
Teams will sell out quickly - to reserve your spot, contact us today, or click here!
Merchant of Tennis Special Offer
Be one of the first people in Ontario to own the 2015 Babolat Pure Drive racquet! Pre-order them for yourself or as a very special gift here: http://bit.ly/BabolatPreSale.
Raonic Named Canadian of the Year by Canadian Club
After another tremendous season on the ATP World Tour, Milos Raonic is sure to start amassing several year-end awards. The first honour of that nature has come from the Canadian Club of Toronto which is presenting Raonic with their 2014 Canadian of the Year award.
This recognition has been in existence since 1992 and is presented to distinguished Canadians whose efforts and example have improved the lives of others and benefited us as a nation. The award will be accepted by Raonic at a breakfast in his honour on November 26 at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto.
After a season where he won his sixth, and largest, title to date in Washington, reached the Grand Slam quarter-finals (French Open) and semifinals (Wimbledon) for the first time and finished the year inside the Top 8, Raonic displayed consistency and continued improvement over his previous season, solidifying himself as a legitimate Top 10 player on the ATP World Tour.
For more information or to purchase a ticket or table for the November 26 breakfast, please visit www.canadianclub.org. Individual non-member tickets are $80 per person or $800 for a table of 10.
This recognition has been in existence since 1992 and is presented to distinguished Canadians whose efforts and example have improved the lives of others and benefited us as a nation. The award will be accepted by Raonic at a breakfast in his honour on November 26 at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto.
After a season where he won his sixth, and largest, title to date in Washington, reached the Grand Slam quarter-finals (French Open) and semifinals (Wimbledon) for the first time and finished the year inside the Top 8, Raonic displayed consistency and continued improvement over his previous season, solidifying himself as a legitimate Top 10 player on the ATP World Tour.
For more information or to purchase a ticket or table for the November 26 breakfast, please visit www.canadianclub.org. Individual non-member tickets are $80 per person or $800 for a table of 10.
REMINDER - U9 Photos Available for Purchase On-line
Photographer Clive Cohen took pictures of the players at the U9 Champions event all weekend . To check out and purchase his photos, visit www.tennisprints.com.
COMING EVENTS
There has been a new policy added to the “Rules of the Court for 2015”. Players who withdraw late or fail to complete all required events in a tournament will receive penalty points which can lead to a player being suspended. Click here for more details.
International Tennis Federation (ITF)
Four times per year Tennis Canada sends lists of top juniors and top Open players to the ITF which is used by the ITF for determining their acceptance lists (main, qualifying, and alternate) for entry into junior and professional events. Please click on the links below for further details and dates.
Information and Dates on Junior and Open Ranking Lists (Used for entry into Junior ITF and Pro Events)
Junior list information and dates
Open list information and dates Information and Dates on Junior and Open Ranking Lists (Used for entry into Junior ITF and Pro Events)
Junior list information and dates
Please click here to find out more important information regarding the National Competitive Structure.
The entry deadline is quickly approaching for the events below. To register, please click on the provided tournament link.
Girls and Boys U12/U16 Singles. 3 Star Event. Entry deadline - Nov 23. For more information or to enter, click here.
Rogers Rookie Tour - ACE Cedar Springs Racquet Club - Nov 28 - 30
Girls and Boys U9/U14/U16 Singles. Entry deadline - Nov 23. For more information or to enter, click here.
Future Stars Tour – Rosedale TC (Hamilton) - Nov 28 - 30
Girls and Boys U9/U10 Singles. Entry deadline - Nov 23. For more information or to enter, click here.
Provincial Circuit – Welland Youngs Sportsplex - Nov 28 - 30
Girls and Boys U14 Singles. 3 Entry deadline - Nov 23. For more information or to enter, click here.
NAT Provincial Circuit – Niagara Acedemy of Tennis - Nov 29 - 30
Girls and Boys U18 Singles. Entry deadline - Nov 23. For more information or to enter, click here.
Mayfair East – TEAM Tennis Tournament – Sunday November 30th
Tournament Details: Each TEAM entry includes two men and two ladies. A TEAM match consists of one set of MD, WD and two MXD against other TEAMs. When you are not on court you sit courtside with your teammates. Coaching and cheering is encouraged! Very high energy and great tennis! Your entry fee includes Guarantee of 3 TEAM matches, Players Packages, On and off court Sponsor Contests, and More. Start Time: 1:00 p.m. Spots are limited and the Prizes are Great so make sure you register soon! If you don’t have a full team, just sign up and we will help put a TEAM together.
To Enter: Email Entry@TENNISaccess.com
For more information visit TENNISaccess.com or call 647-342-TENNIS (8366).
14th Annual Holiday Mixed Tournament – Mayfair Lakeshore – Dec. 12-14
(Note: You will play your first rounds Friday evening OR Saturday afternoon – but not both – please specify which day is better for you when you enter. Everyone will play in the Elimination Draws on the Sunday.) Your Entry Fee Includes: A & B Elimination Draws / Guarantee of 3 matches / Holiday Players' Package / Courtside Treats each Day / Excellent Prizes including His & Her Bolle Sunglasses … and much more! / Plus - Access to Mayfair Lakeshore’s Full Facilities. In addition, this event will include: A HUGE Silent Auction / Sponsor Contests and Events – with Great Giveaways including Prizes for the Most Festively Dressed Players and Team. You Should Know: The draw is limited to 32 teams – and always fills, so make sure you sign up soon!
To Enter: Email Entry@TENNISaccess.com
For more information visit TENNISaccess.com or call 647-342-TENNIS (8366).
4th Annual Turkey TEAM Tennis Tournament – Sunday December 28th
Work off that Turkey and all the Trimmings at this Super Fun TEAM Tennis Event! Taking place at Mayfair West. Tournament Details: Each TEAM entry includes two men and two ladies. A TEAM match consists of one set of MD, WD and two MXD against other TEAMs. When you are not on court you sit courtside with your teammates. Coaching and cheering is encouraged! Very high energy and great tennis! Your entry fee includes Guarantee of 3 TEAM matches, Players Packages, On and off court Sponsor Contests, and More. Start Time: 12:00 p.m. Spots are limited and the Prizes are Great so make sure you register soon! If you don’t have a full team, just sign up and we will help put a TEAM together.
To Enter: Email Entry@TENNISaccess.com
For more information visit TENNISaccess.com or call 647-342-TENNIS (8366).
Sports Travel Experts Offers Tennis Trips to Wimbledon, US Open and Jamaica
Future Stars Tour – Rosedale TC (Hamilton) - Nov 28 - 30
Girls and Boys U9/U10 Singles. Entry deadline - Nov 23. For more information or to enter, click here.
Provincial Circuit – Welland Youngs Sportsplex - Nov 28 - 30
Girls and Boys U14 Singles. 3 Entry deadline - Nov 23. For more information or to enter, click here.
NAT Provincial Circuit – Niagara Acedemy of Tennis - Nov 29 - 30
Girls and Boys U18 Singles. Entry deadline - Nov 23. For more information or to enter, click here.
Mayfair East – TEAM Tennis Tournament – Sunday November 30th
Tournament Details: Each TEAM entry includes two men and two ladies. A TEAM match consists of one set of MD, WD and two MXD against other TEAMs. When you are not on court you sit courtside with your teammates. Coaching and cheering is encouraged! Very high energy and great tennis! Your entry fee includes Guarantee of 3 TEAM matches, Players Packages, On and off court Sponsor Contests, and More. Start Time: 1:00 p.m. Spots are limited and the Prizes are Great so make sure you register soon! If you don’t have a full team, just sign up and we will help put a TEAM together.
To Enter: Email Entry@TENNISaccess.com
For more information visit TENNISaccess.com or call 647-342-TENNIS (8366).
14th Annual Holiday Mixed Tournament – Mayfair Lakeshore – Dec. 12-14
(Note: You will play your first rounds Friday evening OR Saturday afternoon – but not both – please specify which day is better for you when you enter. Everyone will play in the Elimination Draws on the Sunday.) Your Entry Fee Includes: A & B Elimination Draws / Guarantee of 3 matches / Holiday Players' Package / Courtside Treats each Day / Excellent Prizes including His & Her Bolle Sunglasses … and much more! / Plus - Access to Mayfair Lakeshore’s Full Facilities. In addition, this event will include: A HUGE Silent Auction / Sponsor Contests and Events – with Great Giveaways including Prizes for the Most Festively Dressed Players and Team. You Should Know: The draw is limited to 32 teams – and always fills, so make sure you sign up soon!
To Enter: Email Entry@TENNISaccess.com
For more information visit TENNISaccess.com or call 647-342-TENNIS (8366).
4th Annual Turkey TEAM Tennis Tournament – Sunday December 28th
Work off that Turkey and all the Trimmings at this Super Fun TEAM Tennis Event! Taking place at Mayfair West. Tournament Details: Each TEAM entry includes two men and two ladies. A TEAM match consists of one set of MD, WD and two MXD against other TEAMs. When you are not on court you sit courtside with your teammates. Coaching and cheering is encouraged! Very high energy and great tennis! Your entry fee includes Guarantee of 3 TEAM matches, Players Packages, On and off court Sponsor Contests, and More. Start Time: 12:00 p.m. Spots are limited and the Prizes are Great so make sure you register soon! If you don’t have a full team, just sign up and we will help put a TEAM together.
To Enter: Email Entry@TENNISaccess.com
For more information visit TENNISaccess.com or call 647-342-TENNIS (8366).
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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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