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June 13th, 2026 Five years ago, Edmonton Tennis Community's (ETC's) Executive Director, Karina Trkulja, had a vision. She wanted to create an event and become the benchmark for TryTennis events in Canada. She wanted to create a place where anyone, regardless of age or experience, could pick up a racquet and discover a love for the game. The challenge? Finding a venue large enough to bring that vision to life. With determination and more optimism than certainty, Karina walked

September 22nd, 2026 On September 6, Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) hosted its annual Coaches Training Session at the Saville Community Sports Centre. The day brought together new coaches and volunteers alongside long-time ETC members with the goal of developing stronger coaching skills in a supportive learning environment. This year's session was led by Ryan Schroffle and Kristina Sanjevic from the Royal Glenora Club, who generously volunteered their time to work with ETC's

July 30th, 2026 Empower Her, Edmonton Tennis Community's (ETC’s) tennis-based initiative for girls, returned for a third year this summer. Over three days, July 12th, July 19th and July 26th, 250 girls took part in an experience that once again proved just how powerful this program is. Empower Her is designed to uplift and support girls and women through sport, community and confidence-building experiences. With a focus on inclusivity and fun, it creates safe, welcoming space

July 28th, 2026 At this year's Empower Her, an annual tennis-based initiative designed to uplift and support girls and women through sport, 100 girls walked away with a yoga mat and a deeper understanding of movement, thanks in part to a free pilates session led by Dalynn Emokpae, a certified personal trainer, pilates instructor, and yoga instructor. Dalynn's love of feeling strong in her body dates back to her teenage years, when she enjoyed arm wrestling and push-up competi

July 25th, 2026 For the first time since launching the Empower Her program, this year's workshop featured a session on sports nutrition led by Rosalie Lau, a registered dietitian and founder of RL Nutrition. Girls in the room learned the importance of fueling for performance and how to sort real nutrition science from the misinformation they run into online. It is the kind of session Rosalie has built her practice around: pairing clinical training with firsthand experience as

June 22nd, 2026 Among the items included in each gift bag at the inaugural Women and Girls in Sport Leadership Conference, was a lip oil from Flora Biotherapeutics, an Edmonton based, all-natural skincare company founded by Loredana Dorobantu, a chemical engineer and ETC tennis mom. Loredana came to Canada from Romania after completing her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering to pursue graduate studies, ultimately earning a PhD in Chemical Engineering with a specializ

June 15th, 2026 This past weekend at the inaugural Women and Girls in Sport Leadership Conference, the Karina Trkulja Leadership Award was presented for the first time ever. The award was created to celebrate and recognize members of the Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) whose contributions reflect the values of the organization. This year, the award was presented to Tamara Salajic. Tamara is a first-generation Canadian whose parents immigrated from the former Yugoslavia in sea

June 14th, 2026 About a year and a half ago, Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) Executive Director Karina Trkulja wanted to create a meaningful space where women and girls in sport could come together to learn, connect, and be inspired. Karina’s inspiration comes from both her professional and personal experiences in sport. As a mother of two daughters competing in the high-performance tennis program at the Saville Community Sports Centre, she has witnessed firsthand the importa

June 10th, 2026 This week, Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) delivered the fifth and final free school program of its 2026 spring grant season, made possible by the generous support of Tennis Alberta and Tennis Canada. The destination was Waverley Elementary School, and it proved to be a memorable way to finish the season. In one day, 108 students from Grades 1 to 5 picked up a tennis racquet, many for the very first time. Coaches Jasmine, Miguel, and Emma brought their energy

May 20th, 2026 In its fourth week of free tennis programming, the Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) team ventured to Sturgeon Heights School in St. Albert where the first outdoor school program of the year was delivered. Although it was not the May weather one would hope for, the wind, rain, and cold temperatures did not stop these kids! Across two days, more than 80 Grade 4, 5 and 6 students got to try tennis. With no proper tennis court available, coaches Jasmine, Rafiel, and

May 13th, 2026 Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) delivered its third free in school tennis program of 2026, made possible by the generous support of Tennis Alberta and Tennis Canada. The destination this time was Our Lady Victories Catholic Elementary School, and the students left a lasting impression on the coaches. Sixty students across Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 4 classes picked up a tennis racquet this week, many for the very first time. Spanning two days of lessons,

May 9th, 2026 The Garneau Tennis and Beach Volleyball Club opened its 2026 summer season with a lively Open House on May 9th, welcoming new and returning members for an afternoon of sport, community, and sunshine. Held on a warm Saturday afternoon, the event brought Edmontonians of all ages out to tour the club, meet the vendors, connect with the community, and try their hand at tennis and beach volleyball. Club President Jonathan Pearson kicked things off with an opening spe

May 6th, 2026 This week, Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) delivered its second free in school tennis program of 2026, made possible by the generous support of Tennis Alberta and Tennis Canada. The destination this time was Kensington School, and the students were nothing short of amazing. Over the course of two days, 173 students from Grades 3 to 6 took to the courts, with coaches Jasmine, Miguel, and Emma. The week also included a dedicated session for students with special e

April 29th, 2026 This spring, with the generous support of Tennis Canada and Tennis Alberta, Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) kicked off its 2026 free school programming at St. John XXIII Elementary School, and the energy on the courts was electric! Over the course of two days and six classes, more than 200 Grade 4 and Grade 5 students picked up a tennis racquet, many for the very first time. Through fun games, structured activities, and skill-based drills, coaches Ana, Miguel

February 2nd, 2026 On Sunday, February 1st, Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) proudly hosted its very first Recreational Youth Winter Tournament, welcoming 30 young athletes between the ages of 10 and 17. This event marked an exciting milestone for ETC as we continue expanding opportunities for youth players in our community to experience friendly competition in a supportive environment. The tournament brought together athletes of varying experience levels, creating an atmosphe

January 15th, 2026 On January 15th, the Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) gathered to honour the life and legacy of Jared Maclean — a remarkable athlete, coach, leader, and friend whose impact continues to resonate deeply throughout our tennis community. Jared was more than a talented coach or accomplished competitor. He was someone who left people feeling seen, supported, and believed in. His influence lives on through the programs he helped shape, the coaches he mentored, and

January 11th, 2026 The Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC), in collaboration with Dunluce School, proudly hosted a ‘TryTennis’ initiative as part of the launch of its new Northside Edmonton location. The goal of the event was to give students and children in the surrounding community the opportunity to experience tennis for the very first time in an engaging space designed to make learning tennis fun. The TryTennis session took place alongside the first day of lessons for the Dun

December 18th, 2025 Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) is proud to once again partner with Tennis Canada, Tennis Alberta, and coaches Peter, Conor, and Jasmine to deliver a free tennis school program to students at Monsignor William Irwin Catholic School. This exciting initiative provided four tennis classes for Grade 5 and Grade 6 students, introducing them to the fundamentals of tennis through games, structured activities, and skill-based drills in a dynamic, engaging, and enc

December 5th, 2025 Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) is proud to support youth sport development by providing free tennis programming to students at Meadowlark Christian School. Delivered throughout the months of November and December 2025, this initiative was made possible through a partnership with Tennis Canada and Tennis Alberta, allowing ETC to offer the lessons at no cost to students and ensuring all children in Grades 4–6 had the opportunity to experience tennis in a fun

November 16th, 2025 The Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) proudly hosted the Saville Co-Ed Doubles Tournament 2025 at the Saville Tennis Centre. This event brought together 60 enthusiastic players—forming 30 co-ed teams—for a full day of energetic, competitive, and community-focused doubles tennis. For many participants, it was their first time experiencing a tournament hosted by ETC, adding excitement to an already memorable day. Upon check-in, players were greeted with a sele