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 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

October 27th, 2025 The Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC), in partnership with Tennis Alberta and Tennis Canada, continues to bring tennis into local schools through a series of engaging in-class programs designed to make the sport more accessible to young players. Most recently, ETC delivered a session at Queen Elizabeth School, where Coach Peter led a group of 30 girls in a fun, high-energy introduction to tennis. The students learned new skills, rallied with friends, and disc

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