OTA PICTURE OF THE WEEK
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| Andreescu Wins Double in Bolivia ITF! |
OTA HEADLINES
The March Break Tennis Camp Guide is available on the OTA website. Check out some fine indoor tennis camps for your child this March. To view the guide, click here.
Bianca Andreescu Wins Singles and Doubles Crown in Bolivia G2 ITF
Bianca Andreescu from Vaughan Ontario has won another ITF junior event - this time winning the singles and doubles events in a G2 ITF event in Bolivia. Andreescu, 14, (pictured right, above), won the singles against 16 year old Columbian Yuliana Monroy, 6-0, 6-4 and then teamed with Isabelle Boulais, (pictured right, above), also from Canada, now living in the US, to win the doubles crown. Andreescu also recently won the Orange Bowl U16 crown in Florida. It was a good week for Canadians in Bolivia as Jack Minjgie Lin (Ontario) partnered with Benjamin Sigouin, (Quebec) to win the boys doubles title. For complete tournament results, click here.
March Break Camp Guide Available on OTA Website
The March Break Tennis Camp Guide is available on the OTA website. Check out some fine indoor tennis camps for your child this March. To view the guide, click here.
Eastern Canadian Women’s And Men’s Seniors in Toronto
March 18-22
As the New Year begins and you have aspirations of playing senior
tournaments in 2015, and perhaps representing Canada at the Senior World Team
Championships, please be reminded of the following. To secure a Tennis
Canada year-end ranking, you must play the Steve Stevens Senior Nationals in
Montreal August 16-22 at the Mount Royal Tennis Club, Cote St. Luc Tennis Club
and other satellite clubs, as well as one other designated tournament.
The ranking guidelines can be found by clicking here. In order to play any
Tennis Canada or provincial senior tennis event, you must be a member in good
standing with the Ontario Tennis Association.
Registration is now open for the Eastern Canadian Women’s Senior’s (all
age categories) at the Toronto Lawn Tennis Club in Toronto, and the Eastern Canadian
Men’s Senior’s (ages 35-55) at the Donalda Club in Toronto. Both events
will take place March 18-22, 2015. The entry deadline is March 2, 2015
so please make sure you submit your entry on time. We are excited and
fortunate to be back at these two outstanding facilities for a second year in a
row. Players are encouraged to enter online at the following links.
Enter online – WOMEN:
Enter online – MEN:
If you are having difficulties entering
online, please submit your completed entry form to Irwin Tobias by email
to: itobias@tenniscanada.com or fax: 416-665-6519.
TPA Conference - Judy Murray to be Guest Speaker
Tennis Canada has announced that highly-respected coach and British Federation Cup captain, Judy Murray, will be the headlining guest speaker at the 2015 Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) Conference, to be held at the Centre of Excellence at Rexall Centre in Toronto on February 26.
“We are extremely excited to be bringing Judy Murray to the TPA Conference next year,” said Ari Novick, senior director, tennis development, Tennis Canada. “Murray is such an accomplished individual in the coaching world, and will be bringing a vast array of knowledge and experience to the event. We are all looking forward to hearing her speak and know she will help make the conference become another great success.”
For more information on the TPA Conference or to register for the event, please visit www.tpacanada.com or call 416-650-7938.
Merchant of Tennis Brings It All Year
Like you, at the Merchant of Tennis, we’re tennis fanatics. Tennis isn’t a seasonal sport, nor is it just a hobby. It’s a year-round commitment and passion that’s constantly evolving. Check out what you can expect from the Merchant of Tennis throughout the 2015 season: www.merchantoftennisexperts.wordpress.com.
$50 Daytime Membership at Thornhill Park Tennis Club!
Thornhill Park Tennis Club is offering a special weekday daytime $50 membership for the remainder of the indoor season: February through April. This membership allows you to book courts from 7 am – 6 pm weekdays. To take advantage of this special offer, contact the Indoor Facility Manager, Adam Seigel by Telephone at 905 731 5551 or by email at adam@thornhillparktennisclub.ca.
OTA/RAPTOR TICKET DEAL!!!
The OTA has teamed up with MLSE to offer OTA members some great discounts on Toronto Raptor home games for the rest of the season! Receive discounted ticket pricing on all remaining Raptors home games while supplies last. Click here for more details and to order!
The OTA has teamed up with MLSE to offer OTA members some great discounts on Toronto Raptor home games for the rest of the season! Receive discounted ticket pricing on all remaining Raptors home games while supplies last. Click here for more details and to order!
COMING EVENTS
ACE U9, U14 Rogers Rookie Tour February 27th - March 1st
Boys and Girls U9 and U14 singles.. Entry deadline - February 22nd. For more information or to enter, click here.
ACE U12 - U18 Provincial Circuit (3 Star) February 27th - 29th
Boys and Girls U9 and U14 singles.. Entry deadline - February 22nd. For more information or to enter, click here.
ACE U12 - U18 Provincial Circuit (3 Star) February 27th - 29th
Boys and Girls U12 and U18 singles. Entry deadline - February 22nd. For more information or to enter, click here.
Rexall GU16 National Selection #2 February 27th - March 1st (Main Draw)
Girls U16 singles and doubles. Entry deadline - February 22nd. For more information or to enter, click here.
Boys and Girls U14 singles. Entry deadline - February 22nd. For more information or to enter, click here.
OTA CLASSIFIEDS
Cuba Adult / Junior Tennis Camp All Levels of Play
CAN World Sports by Amr Shagara " Head tennis pro at Joshua Creek Tennis Club in Oakville" is Organizing the 2nd tennis camp getaway to Cuba, at the beautiful Meliá Cayo Santa Maria Resort (5 tennis courts). The beaches & weather are phenomenal, tennis is great. The first trip went with great success in January 2015. Daily Camp 9:30 to 11:30: drills, strategy, skill development, Technical correction.11:30 am to 12:00: Fitness drills 12:00 to 4:00 : Lunch break, ocean fun. 4:00 to 5:30: Match play, game strategy, singles & doubles.Saturday: Off day at. leisure. A great way to have a fun vacation and get ready for the spring / summer season ahead of everyone. CAN World Offer other destinations too throughout the year.
Check our website http://canworldtravel.com/cuba-tennis-trip/
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