OTA PICTURE OF THE WEEK
U10 Provincial Regrouping at ACE
The OTA hosted a U10 Provincial regrouping camp at ACE Burlington on Sunday March 22nd. Led by ACE Tennis Coach: Mike Hall, 20 players were put through their paces in a full intense day of training with the focus being on tactical elements and fitness! The Ontario based coaches did a great job in assisting our Future Stars during this first camp. A special thanks to the coaches who assisted: Brandon Alguire (ACE), Ryan Zeman (ACE), Jon Kudjerski (TTA), Peter Liu (ORC) & the fitness coaches: Guillaume and Derek (ACE).
OTA HEADLINES
Junior Indoor Provincials Results
The
Ontario Junior Indoor Provincial Championships were recently held at several
locations across the province. The tournament featured some of Ontario’s, and
Canada’s, top players. A record 495 players competed in the U12, U14, U16 and
U18 events. The Junior Indoor Provincials are an important tournament, weighing
heavily as part of the Team Ontario selection process. Those players who are
successful in making Team Ontario will compete in the Indoor Junior Nationals
and other important events throughout the year. This is the largest Provincial
Championships in Canada. The results were as follows:
U12
Girls Champion: Daria Tomashevskaya
Boys
Champion: Marko Stakusic
U14
Girls Champion: Ariana Arseneault
Boys
Champion: Liam Draxl
U16
Girls Champion: Brindtha Ramasamy
Boys
Champion: Ivan Mitric
U18
Girls Champion: Maria Patrascu
Boys
Champion: Sean Huynh
Thanks to host clubs Cedar Springs Health
and Racquet Club, Burlington (hosted by ACE Tennis), White Oaks in
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Parkside Tennis Club in Windsor, Veneto in Vaughan and the
Ontario Racquet Club in Mississauga.
Team Ontario Heading to the Nationals
Team Ontario Heading to the Nationals
Over 90 junior players are heading to various parts of the
country to participate in the Junior Nationals. The U12’s begin in Calgary and
the U16’s will be playing in Montreal this week. Next week the U14’s are in
Vancouver and the U18’s are in Markham at the Mayfair East and Parkway
locations.
For draws and results, visit: www.tennisontario.com /Player Development / Draws beginning Saturday
evening
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!
COMING EVENTS
Mens and Women's singles open. Entry deadline: March 29th, 2015. For more info or to enter click here.
ACE U10 Super Series April 3rd - 6th
Boys and Girls singles under 10. March 19, 2015. Entry deadline: March 29th, 2015. For more info or to enter click here.
ACE U12, U14 Super Series (Three Star Plus) April 3rd - 6th
Boys and Girls singles U12 and 14. Boys and Girls doubles U12 and U14. Entry deadline: March 29th. For more info or to enter click here.
Ace U16, U18 Super Series Provincial Circuit (3 Star) April 3rd-6th
Boys and Girls singles U16 and U18. Entry deadline: March 29th. For more info or to enter click here.
Fitness Institute U12, U14 Transition Tour & U8 Rogers Rookie Tour April 3rd-6th
Boys and Girls singles U8, U12, U14. Entry deadline: March 29th. For more info or to enter click here.
Greenhills 5.0, 3.0 April 3rd-6th
Men's and Women's 5.0 singles as well as Men's 3.0 singles. Entry deadline: March 29th. For more info or to enter click here.
Greenhills U16 Transition Tour (2 star) April 3rd-6th
Boys and Girls Singles U16. Entry deadline: March 29th. For more info or to enter click here.
OAC U10, U12, U14, U18 Provincial Circuit & U10 Future Stars April 3rd-6th
Boys and Girls singles U10, U12, U14, U18. Entry deadline: March 29th. For more info or to enter click here.
Coming soon from Tennis Access.Look out for a new Tournament of Champions summer season ending event! Your club tournament could be your passport to being included in the revival of this popular event!
OTA CLASSIFIEDS
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/
email-call amr@canworldtravel.com or 416.732.3272
