Outreach Programming

July 17th, 2025 Edmonton Tennis Community’s second-ever EMPOWER HER took place on Thursday, July 17th, and what a day it was!   From start to finish, the event buzzed with energy, curiosity, and heart, thanks to the incredible group of 60 girls ages 9-17 who came ready to engage, learn, and lift each other up. Their openness, leadership, and enthusiasm embodied everything EMPOWER HER stands for, building confidence through sport and empowering the next generation of female le

July 28th, 2025 On June 28, 2025, TENNISfest returned with its trademark energy and enthusiasm, welcoming over 625 participants of all ages and skill levels to try tennis for FREE at the Edmonton Expo Centre! With the expert guidance of 63 dedicated coaches and the support of 20 enthusiastic volunteers, the Edmonton Tennis Community once again created a vibrant, inclusive event designed to get Edmontonians active, social, and connected through the sport of tennis. This unique

June 14th, 2025 On June 14, 2025, the Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) partnered with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) to deliver  Play Like a Girl , an empowering initiative designed to encourage girls in sport and build confidence both on and off the court.  Hosted at the Edmonton Garrison Fitness and Sports Centre, the event welcomed 36 girls ages 8 to 14 for four engaging, hour-long sessions that combined tennis instruction with meaningful mentorship. T

July 20th, 2024 Last week marked a thrilling milestone as we launched our inaugural Empower Her program! Empower Her is our Girls Leading Girls Mentorship program, designed to provide young girls with opportunities across various sports, not just tennis, while equipping them with practical skills. Guided by seasoned female coaches, the sessions were crafted to empower, educate, and foster enjoyment in a supportive environment. Participants received tennis lessons, engaged in

June 22nd, 2024 On June 22, 2024, TENNISfest  came back with a smash! Over 500 partcipants of all ages and skills got to try tennis for free and get taught by 38 of our stellar and devoted coaches with assistance from 42 volunteers! Edmonton Tennis Community provided this event to get Edmontonians active & social through tennis, this unique and inclusive opportunity laid the foundation for many young players to develop a love for tennis and gave the adults new to the game a l

June 3rd, 2023 A 77,000 sq-ft space filled with 32 red ball courts, 3 official sized tennis courts, and a photo booth, is what TENNISFest 2023 was all about. A free event allowing everyone to experience the game of tennis! “With Explore Edmonton providing an exhibit hall at the EXPO Centre rent free, EJTS partnered with Tennis Edmonton Association and Tennis Alberta to design and implement the event, with strong support from Tennis Canada and the active involvement of a numbe

June 22nd, 2022 What does a huge hall filled with adapted size tennis courts, 32 red ball courts and 10 sponge ball tennis to be exact, look like? It looks like TENNISfest 2022, a one-day free event that invited more than 300 adults and children to experience the joy of playing tennis.  “Try tennis events of this scale enable the Albertan tennis community to promote and showcase the many benefits the sport of tennis provides,” comments Alan Mackin, Tennis Alberta Executive D

January 21st, 2020 On a cold and snowy December Thursday afternoon, 21 kids (10 girls,11 boys) aged 6 to 12 came to the Boys & Girls Club Africa Centre gym at the Bosco Centre, for two hours of fun with tennis. They were not disappointed! Edmonton Junior Tennis Society (EJTS) was pleased to welcome Tennis Alberta’s Technical Manager of High Performance and Junior Player Development, Kristina Sanjevic, as guest coach. Assisting Kristina was volunteer coach Nolan Sax, EJTS Exec

April 12th, 2019 You may have vivid memories of the first time you played in a tennis tournament.  How excited you were to play? How nervous you were to remember everything your coach taught you?  The sound of crowd cheering you on? For many this is an enduring moment in their life as a tennis player, a life fueled by a love for the game.  Over 20 kids from the  Lila Lee Boys and Girls Club made their own memories this past March when they played their first Rogers Rookie To