Don't know where to play? Check our Google map of tennis courts in greater Victoria
Download and save this brochure or pick up a copy at your local club or rec centre.
Check out the schedule of tournaments on Vancouver Island in 2012. View either the Adult Tournament page or the Junior Tournament page.
Aren't sure of your playing level? The Tennis Canada Play Tennis Self-Rating Guide can help you determine your level of play for participation in tournaments, group lessons or league play with people of similar ability, and to help you find suitable playing partners. Check out our new Self-Rating Guide page.
Dear SITA Members,
Tis the season! For Indoor Tennis that is! Although it has been a bit milder than usual, it is certainly not ideal conditions to step onto those wonderful outdoor courts all over the city. However, there are several fantastic indoor tennis centres around the city, so the tennis doesn't need to stop just because the sky is grey!
Riley Trottier
South Island Tennis Association
League play will begin April 24 and end June 26, though not all teams play the first week. This is one week later than the 2011 season. Some people have requested that we begin league play later in the spring, but they might not realize that we are unable to extend the season into July. We are allowed to reserve the courts for league use only until school is out at the end of June, due to summer programs.
Entries open February 19 and close March 30. Entry forms will be available at the Oak Bay New Years Classic and also at various locations in early January.
For more questions and answers about the league, click here to visit our web page.
To see 2011 results and team rosters, go to www.tennisbcleagues.com and select the 2011 SITL tab.
For those of you who weren't already aware, Vancouver will be hosting the Davis Cup tie between Canada and France from February 10-12, 2012. Tickets recently were released and sold out in less than 30 minutes. Many people were disappointed that they were unable to get seats to this exciting event. While there may be a few more released for public sale closer to the date, we have a better way for you to get some tickets.
SITA is excited to announce that we will be holding a Davis Cup Package raffle for two which includes seats to watch the Davis Cup on Friday and Saturday, one night stay at the Accent Inn and return passes on BC Ferries. Tickets will be on sale at the Oak Bay New Years Classic and the draw will be conducted sometime in mid-January. SITA board members will also be selling tickets so make sure you have some cash in your pocket at all times - $10 for one ticket.
Buying a $10 raffle ticket gives you the opportunity to win a Davis Cup Package, which include all of the following:
- 2 tickets for Friday February 10 matches and 2 tickets for Saturday Feb 11 matches.
- A car and two people return on the BC Ferries
- A one night double occupancy stay at Accent Inn (ariport location) on February 10
Draw is on January 15th. Only 300 tickets will be sold - get yours before they are gone!
Tickets can be bought from:
Judy Huff
Shelley Grout
Bob Turner
Mike Wyeth
Jim Howie
Jane Cunnington
Sue Grandmaison
Sarah Dunbar
Courtside Sports
Ed Bakker @ Oak Bay Recreation
Thank you for your support !
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Recently, a survey was sent out to the tennis community regarding interest in building a brand new eight clay court facility at Cedar Hill Rec Centre. The results of the survey have come back and they are very positive. To see the survey and its results, check out the link below:
http://islandtennis.net/tournaments/view/cedar-hill-clay-court-proposal
SITA fully supports this proposal and has offered assistance to the clay court committee. We hope that this excellent proposal will develop quickly and offer Victoria a fantastic opportunity to improve the growth of tennis on the lower island.
I know that you're all waiting for next year's tournament brochure, so I'm happy to announce that the SITA brochure will be coming out during the New Years Classic in a few weeks time. Pick one up for SITA information and tournament details and scheduling for the coming year.
December 27 - 30
ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 23, 2011
New Year's Classic
Events: BGs 10, 12, 14, 18
Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Victoria
Contact: Ed Bakker 250-595-7946
January 2-15,2012
ENTRY DEADLINE Dec 23, 2011
Events: MW Over 45,55,65 & 75 Singles & Doubles; MW 3.0(C),4.0 (B) & 5.0 (A) Singles & Doubles, Mixed 3KO
Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Victoria
Contact: Ed Bakker 250-595-7946
A big win by a pair of Canadians in 2010. Although no one knew it at the time, it foreshadowed bigger things to come.
Check out the video here
Know any other awesome videos you think tennis fans would appreciate? Email them in and we'll put some more in the next newsletter!
