How can I get in touch with OTA staff? Is the office open?
The OTA office is open - however, it is closed to the public and in-person meetings are strictly by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Meetings via video/phone are preferred at this time. We highly recommend that you contact the staff member in question prior to arriving on the premises.
If you do have an in-person appointment at the OTA office, please note that a mask must be worn at all times. Additionally, you will be required to fill out a COVID-19 assessment form upon arrival.
Does the OTA have any recommendations for a safe return to play?
Please keep in mind that this is only a guideline for clubs and academies and their players. Ultimately, decisions pertaining to any recommendations are the responsibility of local health departments. The OTA will update this document whenever new information is available.
Are there any federal, provincial or municipal initiatives out there that will help businesses and/or their workers as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic?
A: Please visit the following links for information on federal initiatives.
Can I make a new reservation for the Smash Cage at our OTA club event?
A: Smash Cage reservations for 2021 are currently on hold until further notice.
I am an executive at an OTA member club. How can I connect with other executives to see how their clubs are managing during these times?
In these unprecedented times, the OTA recognizes that tennis clubs have a need to now communicate with each other more than ever.
In order to help and support one another, we have created an online forum where our clubs can exchange ideas, brainstorm, and engage with fellow club executives on the unique challenges that clubs are currently facing. The forum is extremely user-friendly and allows for open ended discussions on a wide range of topics that will be of interest to all executives. OTA staff will also participate in the forum and will be available for specific questions and to offer feedback, as needed.
The OTA believes that the forum will be a valuable tool for its clubs and looks forward to having it widely used by their executive members. The forum can be accessed with the same credentials used to login for the online insurance.
Our club usually hosts a number of OTA tournaments over the summer. Are these being rescheduled or cancelled?
A: The OTA is accepting tournament sanction applications for the 2020 outdoor season. If the competitive structure is not in progress at the time of the event date, the OTA will notify the competitive structure and tournament director. The OTA will work with the club stakeholder to reschedule the event for another weekend. If the tournament is not able to run the club will not be held liable for the sanction fee.
What is the status of my Rogers Ranking during this time?
The OTA has consulted with Tennis Canada and the Rogers Rankings have been "frozen". We will provide you with an update in the near future regarding next steps specific to how we will manage the 52 week rollover once we reactivate our competitive structure (i.e. Determine the timing of tournaments dropping off from players' rankings).
When will the coaching certification courses resume?
Some coaching certification courses have now resumed in a small scale in order to make them as covid-safe as is possible.
This means that the maximum #’s allowed in a course (and on 1 court) must meet the guidelines in effect in the city where the course is taking place.
Recently, several cities/regions have been taken back from stage 3.
As a result of this, the OTA is currently evaluating exactly what we can or can’t do in order to run more courses.
New article on ONTennis.ca from Scott Langdon: An exhaustive list of tennis media (books & film) and simple exercises to perform... while seated🛋️ Anything we missed? 🤔 Link below + in bio!
đź”—: http://ontennis.ca/articles/2021/couchtennis21.html
#AD New OTA partner @ThingsEngraved is pleased to offer a 15% introductory discount on any gift item, including Valentine’s Day gifts at www.thingsengraved.ca . Use promo code LoveTEOTA-15 when ordering.
Things Engraved is Canada’s premier gifting company. It specializes in personalized gifts, such as engraved and embroidered items for all occasions. Happy shopping!
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NEW article on ONTennis.ca (Link below ⬇️ ): We take a look at what it’s like to be a tennis official! As competitive tennis grows, there will be more demand than ever. Read about how some of Canada’s most senior officials got started...We also provide insight, guidelines and contact information for anyone who might want to give tennis officiating a try!
đź”— : http://ontennis.ca/articles/2021/GameSetMatch21.html
Enjoy!
Thanks to our communities, @CapitalKidsTennis was nominated under the category of Ottawa's Best Youth Sports Program for the 2021 Ottawa Awards by Faces Magazine (@facesOttawa)!
Voting ends Jan 30th...check out link in bio!
**This program would not have been possible without @ONTrillium @NCTA.ca and @cityofottawa. Thanks to their support, Capital Kids has been able to introduce tennis to kids/teens from diverse Ottawa neighbourhoods in a safe, fun environment. We hope to be back on the court soon. Please stay safe!
NEW article on ONTennis.ca: Competitive Seniors Tennis 🎾Poised for Growth by Scott Langdon
đź”— (Link in bio!)
http://ontennis.ca/articles/2020/competitiveseniors20.html
The latest @ ONTennis.ca 🎾💻 we dive into the history of #Yonex from its beginnings as the Yoneyama Corporation in Japan in the 1950’s to its present-day status as a global sports super-brand! The OTA is proud to welcome Yonex as the Official Racquet and String of the Association.
đź”— Link in bio to read the full story. Enjoy!
Read our latest story from @max_gao in which he talks to pros @rolandgarros - See what @rafaelnadal, @geniebouchard, @petra.kvitova, @denis.shapovalov, & @gabydabrowski have to say about how their lives have changed on and off court during the pandemic.
(Link to story in bio and below đź”— ) : http://ontennis.ca/articles/2020/pandemicTennis20.html
#tbt As all municipalities now allow doubles play across Ontario, enjoy this backspin read on doubles team chemistry.
đź”— : ontennis.ca/articles/2020/DoubleDreamTeam_2013.html
📸 : @jagphotography
#backspin #getonthecourt
Beloved Canadian tennis star Bruno Agostinelli Jr. passed away tragically in 2016 at the age of 28. His younger brother Gianluca lovingly remembers his brother in this tribute story. Gianluca tells us about Bruno’s wonderful accomplishments as a junior, college and Davis Cup star and about how he inspired the next generation as an elite coach at Tennis Canada. But, more than that, he shares what it meant to be Bruno’s brother and how he was inspired by Bruno in tennis and in life… and still is. After stepping away from the sport, Gianluca was drawn back to it as a way of coming to terms with Bruno’s passing and to feel close to him once again.
Read about Bruno’s incredible legacy: http://ontennis.ca/articles/2020/StringsAttached.html
NEW POD ALERT! 🎙️ In this special edition of the ONTENNIS Podcast presented by Mayfair Clubs, we speak with the OTA’s President and CEO Jim Boyce about the effects of COVID-19 on tennis in the province.
Jim discusses how the tennis landscape has changed since the pandemic and what measures the OTA’s member clubs and their members will face as they attempt to re-open safely.
In a dynamic, ever-changing environment, Jim talks about the OTA’s role, the clubs and academies challenges and the responsibilities and directions outlined by the various levels of government that will shape the way tennis is played as we return to the courts!
To listen to this episode now, visit one of the podcast apps below đź”—: Soundcloud: http://ow.ly/BLdh50zOybL
Apple Podcasts: https://cutt.ly/ZyO9oCj
Stitcher: https://cutt.ly/oyO9pV6
Google Podcasts: https://cutt.ly/wyO9aFP
Congrats to @mattross96 for being last week’s #playtennisathome winner and receiving a gift card from @merchanttennis 🎾
A new winner will be drawn at the end of the week...remember to tag @merchanttennis and @ontariotennisassociation and get those videos in!
Good Luck! (Open to Canadian residents only)
Contest details đź”—: merchantoftennis.com/pages/playing-tennis-at-home-contest
Mayfair Clubs is running a fun colouring contest for you and the kids to showcase your artistic skills & relieve some stress! Five lucky winners will receive a GIANT TENNIS BALL! 🎾
Colouring sheets are created and designed by the talented Carol Gouveia @carolinnegouveia from the Mayfair Clubs marketing team. ***Go to link in @mayfairclubs bio for Contest details and downloadable colouring sheets.
Contest ends May 20th. Happy colouring!đź–Ť