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

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 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