STORY OF THE WEEK

Arseneault Wins WTT

W50 Doubles Crown in Portugal!

Ariana Arseneault (Richmond Hill, above right) partnered with fellow Canadian Raphaelle Lacasse (Montreal, above left) to win the WTT W50 Women’s Doubles title in Évora, Portugal last week. The fourth-seeded pair upset the third seeds, Katarina Kuzmova (Slovakia) and Australian Elena Micic 6-3, 6-4 in the final. 

For complete tournament results, click here. 

Congratulations Ariana and Raphaelle! 

HEADLINE STORIES

WTT WC100 Birmingham

Wheelchair Tennis Classic Results

The WTT WC100 Birmingham Wheelchair Tennis Classic was held last week at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto. Over 35 athletes, representing 12 countries, took part in Women’s, Men’s and Quad categories. 

Shawn Courchesne (Brampton, pictured above with Tournament Chair Marie Davies) was victorious in the Quad division raising his total to four titles in 2026, Shawn lost a total of four games in four matches on his way to the title, with the Birmingham title matching his career-best result. 

Congratulations Shawn! 

For complete tournament results, click here. 

Mackinnon Wins WTT

J60 Singles Title in Dallas!

Callum Mackinnon (Toronto, above right) won the boys singles title at the WTT J60 tournament in Dallas last week. After winning his group in Round Robin play Mackinnon proceeded to the knock-out phase of the event, where he defeated American Tristan Ascenzo (above left), 6-2, 5-7, 7-6(1) in the final. He also made it to the semi-finals of the competition. 

Congratulation Callum! 

For complete tournament results, click here. 

Cabio Reaches Girls Doubles

Final at WTT J300 in Quebec!

Andrea Cabio (Milton, above right) and her American partner Camille Allegre (above left) reached the girls doubles final at the WTT J300 stop in Repentigny, PQ last week. Unfortunately, they were unable to play the final due to injury. Cabio also made it to the singles semi-finals before having to retire, also due to injury. 

Congratulations on a great week Andrea! 

For complete tournament results, click here. 

Fall 2026 Instructor 

Level Certification Courses

As we head into the fall season, we’re excited to share several upcoming Coaching Certification opportunities taking place across Ontario. These courses are a great way to begin or continue your professional development, connect with fellow coaches, and advance your coaching pathway. 

Upcoming Fall Certification Courses: 

Smart Vaughan Instructor Level 1 Fall Course #1
Dates: October 6, 8, 13, 15
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Smart Vaughan Tennis Centre
Address: 775 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan, ON L4K 5C7
Click here to register
Course Fee: $820, plus applicable taxes 

Northfield Instructor Level 1 Course
Dates: November 13-15 & 20-22
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: The Club at Northfield
Address: 155 Northfield Dr W, Waterloo, ON N2L 5J3
Click here to register
Course Fee: $820, plus applicable taxes 

Benefits of TPA/OTA Instructor Certification: 

• Risk Management & Safe Sport-$5M Liability Insurance 
• Membership Growth & Retention 
• Access to World-Class Resources 
• Reputation in Your Community 
• Quality Coaching for Your Members/Participants 
• TPA Product Discounts 

Instructor Course Requirements 

Please review the following requirements carefully before registering for an Instructor course: 

• Minimum Age: Candidates must be turning 16 years of age or older within one year of the course start date. 

**Candidates who are 15 years old and turning 16 within one year of the course may complete all in-course testing** 

• Certification will not be issued until the candidate’s 16th birthday, even if all course components are successfully completed. 
• Play Level: A minimum play level of 3.0 is required to complete the Demo Test Evaluation. 

Evaluations: Certification includes evaluations in: 

• Demonstration 
• Leadership 
• Teaching 
• Knowledge 
• Making Ethical Decisions (MED) 

E-Learning Modules: 

• All 8 e-learning modules must be completed prior to the course start date. 
• Approximately 3–4 hours are required to complete the modules. 

Results: 

• Candidates will not receive access to results until both of the following are completed: 
• The Making Ethical Decisions (MED) module 
• All 8 e-learning modules 

We encourage coaches to register early, as space is limited and demand is expected to be high. If you have questions regarding eligibility, prerequisites, or course details, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

We look forward to supporting your continued growth and development in 2026. 

Level Up Your Coaching: Join the 

Club Pro 1 Certification Course Today!

 The Ontario Tennis Association is excited to announce a NEW Club Pro 1 certification courses taking place this fall at Premier Racquets Mississauga and Burlington Hall. 

These nationally recognized Tennis Canada courses are your next step to advancing as a certified tennis coach and expanding your career opportunities. 

Greater Toronto Area Club Pro 1 Fall Course 

Group #A Venue: Premier Racquet Clubs Mississauga 

Address: 5320 Ninth Line, Mississauga, ON L5M 0R5 

Group #B Venue: Burlington Hall Sporting Club 

Address: 960 Cumberland Ave, Burlington, ON L7N 3J6 

Group #A Course Schedule 

Regrouping #1: 

• October 20th: Webinar 
• October 21st & 23rd: On-court sessions 

Regrouping #2: 

• November 17th: Webinar 
• November 18th & 20th: On-court sessions 

Regrouping #3: 

• December 3rd: Webinar 
• December 4th-6th: On-court sessions 

Group B Course Schedule 

Regrouping #1: 

• October 19th: Webinar 
• October 20th & 22nd: On-court sessions 

Regrouping #2: 

• November 16th: Webinar 
• November 17th & 19th: On-court sessions 

Regrouping #3: 

• December 3rd: Webinar 
• December 4th-6th: On-court sessions 

Note: Dates are subject to change based on course and facilitator availability. Group requests will not be accepted. Candidates must attend the group to which they are assigned. 

Course Fee: 

$1,060 + applicable taxes 

TPA membership, certification fees, and any applicable Making Ethical Decisions fees through the Coaches Association of Canada may apply. 

Click here to register 

How to Register: 

Step 1: Review the Entry Criteria 

• Instructor Certification 
• Playing level of 4.5 on the Tennis Canada rating scale 
• 17 years old (as of first day of course) 
• 150 hours of coaching experience OR passed the Instructor Course with honours 
• Current member of the Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) 

Step 2: Complete your online registration for the course wait list and complete the payment. 

*Note: if the roster is full, please register for the wait list to ensure your candidacy for the course is reviewed. 

Step 3: Email your completed application form to achappell@tennisontario.com. 

**Click here to access work experience form** 

Note: If your application is not approved, the course fee paid during the online registration process will be refunded. 

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. 

Registration Open for

2026 Girls Leadership Program!

Sign-up deadline September 24! 

This is a great opportunity to educate and train staff who meet the program prerequisites and help prepare them for the 2027 outdoor season. 

We encourage you to share this opportunity with eligible coaches and staff within your organization. 

This course is part of the Game.Set.Equity initiative looking to promote women’s participation in all aspects of tennis. This program will allow girls to develop the skills and qualities required to confidently lead a beginner tennis program, with either children or adults. 

The Girls Leadership program hopes to empower and encourage young women to develop confidence through leadership skills that they can apply as instructors and more. Participants of this program will enrich their understanding and develop different on and off court skills. 

*NEW for 2026, two courses will be offered. For dates and locations, please see details below. 

Who can participate in this program? 

• Age: 14 – 17 years old (Must turn 15 the year of taking the program) 
• Gender: Female 
• Minimum Playing Level: 3.0 
• No minimum certification requirements 

Game. Set. Equity. Girls Leadership Program - Toronto 

Click here to register 

Webinar Dates: September 27th, October 18th, November 1st, November 8th, November 22nd, November 29th. 

Instructor Level 1 Dates: December 4th-6th & December 11th-13th 

Location: Sobeys Stadium 

Address: 1 Shoreham dr. Toronto, ON 

Game. Set. Equity. Girls Leadership Program - Ottawa 

Click here to register 

Webinar Dates: September 27th, October 18th, November 1st, November 8th, November 22nd, November 29th. 

Instructor Level 1 Dates: December 4th-6th & December 11th-13th 

Location: Rideau Sports Centre 

Address: 1 Donald St, Ottawa, ON K1K 4E6 

Coaches Association of Ontario Funding Opportunities 

Participants may qualify for funding opportunities through the NCCP Coach Bursary Program, Low Income Coach Bursary, & Indigenous Coach and Officials Bursary. For more information click here. 

Note: The program is 42.5 hours of training that will be given in several phases, including: 

• Leadership: 5 x 1.5-hour webinar sessions 
• Tennis Instructor: 35-hour on-court course (including 2 x 1.5 hour webinar sessions Friday evenings). The on-court will take place at the Sobeys Stadium (1 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON) 

What do participants obtain? 

Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Game.Set.Equity. Girls Leadership Program completion certificate. Additionally, participants who meet the Instructor Course standard will be officially certified as tennis instructors as part of the TPA and CAC. 

For more information on the program, click here. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Andrew Chappell at achappell@tennisontario.com 

Community Tennis League

Fall Session 1 Sign Up!

Registration is still open for the upcoming Community Tennis League Session! Make sure you complete your registration before the deadline (September 21st). 

If you’re looking to get back on court, meet other players, and enjoy some competitive tennis in a fun community setting, we’d love to have you join us. 

The Fall Session 1 is only a few days away! You can start playing your matches as early as September 23rd. Check out the session dates here. 

The League is available in: 

• Markham - Richmond Hill 
• London 
• Mississauga - Oakville 
• Ottawa 
• Toronto Downtown 
• Toronto West 
• Toronto East 
• Burlington - Hamilton 

Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, meet new players, or just enjoy the game, we’ve got a league for you. 

Here’s what to expect: 

• Flexible match play at local courts – play when & where you want 
• Competitive rallies with players of a similar skill level 
• The perfect mix of competition & camaraderie 
• A welcoming community for all skill levels 

How it works 

*For every match you play, you’ll be entered into a draw for a chance to win a $100 Merchant of Tennis Gift Card! 

Don’t see a league in your area? Request a CTL in your community here. 

Please feel free to forward this message along to tennis players in your network! 

See you on the court! 

NYC New Balance at Merchant of Tennis

Merchant of Tennis’ Oakville store is now open with limited hours and services as they continue restoring their full in-store product selection over the coming weeks. Check their website for store hours: www.merchantoftennis.com/oakville 

Keep track of upcoming deals and events: www.merchantoftennis.com/pages/newsletter 

Shop Gift Cards: www.merchantoftennis.com/collections/gift-cards

MerchantOfTennis.com is open 24/7 with shipping and store pickup services available. 

Store hours and updated information: www.merchantoftennis.com/pages/contact-us 

Ontario Tennis Foundation Impact Spotlight

The Ontario Tennis Foundation was established to improve lives and inspire personal growth through the sport of tennis. Guided by the belief that everyone who wants to play should have the opportunity to do so, the Foundation works to remove barriers and expand access to the game across Ontario. Through its three core pillars, Building Places to Play, Encouraging Tennis for Everyone, and Providing Scholarships, Ontario Tennis Foundation will help create opportunities for individuals and communities to experience the physical, mental, and social benefits of tennis. 

In each edition of SPIN, we'll highlight how the Ontario Tennis Foundation is working to expand access, create opportunity, and strengthen communities through tennis. 

To learn more and support the Foundation click here. 

Concussion Management Tracking Tool

Important information from the Government of Ontario for players, coaches, parents and club executives. 

As part of the OTA’s ongoing joint effort with the Ministry of Sport to promote athlete safety, we are distributing a new Concussion Management Tracking Tool. Although the sport of tennis is not often associated with concussions, it can happen to a person by getting hit with a ball or racquet or falling on a court or locker facility at clubs and tournament sites. The OTA believes it is important to ensure that coaches, players, their families, club executives and other related stakeholders are aware of the resources and tracking tools now available. 

The tool can be found alongside Ontario’s suite of concussion resources at this link. 

A digital or printed version of the tool can be voluntarily shared by a player (or their parent or guardian) with their school, club and/or academy, as they progress through the return to sport steps. 

The contents of this tool are based on expert concussion management guidance from Parachute’s 2nd edition Canadian Guidelines for Concussion in Sport, which is the same guidance that informs all other concussion-related materials on the Government of Ontario’s concussion portal webpages. 

Sharing an athlete’s concussion management status across the school and sport settings through the assistance of resources like the Concussion Management Tracking Tool, is one of the many ways we can collectively help make sport safer for Ontario’s athletes. 

OTA Club and Regional News

Join a Small Group of Dedicated Players

ACE U12 Provincial Team is looking for 4 more players 

With the addition of our fifth tennis court at ACE SmartVMC, we now have the opportunity to welcome four more players into our Provincial Team. This is a special opportunity for committed players to join a small and focused high-performance training environment, with both morning and afternoon options available. 

Players train four days per week and can build their schedule from the following sessions: 

• Monday and Wednesday mornings from 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. 
• Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. 
• Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Coach Walker Lamarche, Coach Mathieu Sarrazin and Coach Daria Tomashevskaya [A former No. 1–ranked junior in Canada and a member of multiple Team Canada squads] are all involved in the program. Having three coaches working closely with a small group allows us to really get to know each player. We can understand their game, support them through competition and give them the individual attention they need while still creating a strong team environment. 

Walker Lamarche says: “What makes this program special is that we truly know our players. We see them consistently, understand where they are in their development and work together as coaches to help them improve. Adding a fifth court gives us the opportunity to welcome four more committed players into that environment while maintaining the personal attention that is so important to their development.” 

Interested? Email walker@acetennis.ca 

We Want Your Club and Regional News!

Is your club hosting a significant tournament or event, does it have an anniversary coming up, is there a volunteer or player who deserves recognition for their contributions? If so, we want to hear about it. Just send a photo and a short write up to us and we’ll feature it in SPIN in our OTA Club and Regional News section. To submit a story for consideration, just email pmalcomson@tennisontario.com. Tell us why you’re great! 

Ontario Tennis Foundation:

Changing Lives Through Tennis

Building Stronger Communities Through Tennis 

Tennis brings people together. It builds friendships, strengthens communities, and creates a sense of belonging that extends far beyond the court. Through its mission to improve lives and inspire personal growth through tennis, the Ontario Tennis Foundation will help more Ontario residents access the physical, mental, and social benefits of the game. Be part of something bigger than tennis. Donate today and help strengthen communities across Ontario.

The Ontario Tennis Foundation Impact Spotlight: Changing Lives Through Tennis 

The Ontario Tennis Foundation believes that everyone who wants to play tennis should have the opportunity to do so. Through the generosity of donors and supporters, the Ontario Tennis Foundation will create opportunities, remove barriers, and help more children, families, and communities across Ontario experience the life-changing benefits of tennis. 

Join us in building a healthier, more inclusive future through tennis. Help make this possible, with a donation to the Ontario Tennis Foundation. 

The Ontario Tennis Foundation is a national charitable foundation formed to improve lives and inspire personal growth through participation in the sport of tennis. 

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OTA Marketplace

Improve Your Game with a Silent Partner!

Showcasing a long-standing favorite – Silent Partner, the versatile portable ball machine! With over two decades of excellence, Silent Partner has been the go-to choice for tennis enthusiasts and professionals seeking the ultimate training partner. Known for its impressive ball speed, Silent Partner offers the perfect opportunity to refine your skills and up your game. Proudly Canadian! Visit www.sptennis.ca to learn more and place your order now! 

Airport Tennis Opens in October!

Airport Tennis, a brand-new public tennis club in Toronto's west end, will be opening in October. 

Located just south of Pearson Airport, two minutes from Renforth Drive and Hwy 401, the club will have nine new hard courts in a seasonal bubble. 

Get your membership today! 

The club will have a full compliment of programming for all levels of players, expertly organized by The Supreme Court team: 

• Junior performance program for all levels led by high performance director Chris Manzinalli. 
• Adult leagues, ladders and lessons for all levels. 

Membership is now open, with 14-day advance booking and permanent court time available. 

We are building a club with a great community and social atmosphere! You should be part of it! 

Get your membership today! 

Play. Improve. Connect.

Find Your Tennis Community at PRC Brampton Rosalea Park 

Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time, returning to tennis after time away, or looking to take your game to the next level, Premier Racquet Clubs Brampton Rosalea Park offers an adult tennis experience built around improvement, competition and community. 

Located at 59 Church Street East in Brampton, just minutes from downtown, PRC Brampton Rosalea Park features three championship indoor tennis courts within a 30,000-square-foot facility. The seasonal indoor club operates from September through May, giving Brampton players a welcoming place to stay active and connected throughout the indoor season. 

Tennis for Every Level 

At PRC, there’s a place on court for everyone. 

Adult programming is designed to provide players with a clear pathway to improve while enjoying the social side of the sport. From beginner group lessons to intermediate and advanced training, round robins, clinics, private instruction and competitive play, players can find programming suited to both their ability and their goals. 

PRC’s coaching philosophy emphasizes sound technique, footwork, tactical development and match play, with certified coaches helping players build confidence and progress from one level to the next. 

More Than Lessons 

Great tennis clubs aren't only about improving your forehand or serve. They're about finding people to play with. 

PRC Brampton Rosalea Park has been designed to make that easier. Round robins provide regular opportunities for social and competitive play, while level-specific groups and Open Reservations help players connect with others looking for matches. 

It creates an environment where you can train, compete, meet new players and become part of a genuine racquet-sports community. 

The Premier Difference 

What makes PRC different is the complete club experience. 

Expert Coaching Work with coaches who care about your development and understand how to help players at different stages of the game. 

Structured Development Programs provide a pathway for improvement rather than leaving players to figure out the next step on their own. 

Social Community Meet players at your level, find new hitting partners and make tennis part of your weekly routine. 

Flexible Opportunities to Play Combine lessons, clinics, round robins, private coaching and your own court bookings to create the tennis schedule that works for you. 

Quality Indoor Courts Enjoy bright, well-maintained indoor courts and a comfortable club environment throughout the seasonal indoor schedule. 

Your 2026–2027 Season Starts Here 

As highlighted in the 2026–2027 Adult Programming schedule, PRC Brampton Rosalea Park offers programming across Fall 2026, Winter 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027, creating opportunities to keep playing and progressing throughout the indoor season. 

Whether your goal is to learn the game, improve your consistency, compete more often, stay active or simply meet more people who love tennis, PRC Brampton Rosalea Park gives you a place to belong. 

Play. Improve. Connect. 

Train. Compete. Succeed. Experience the Premier Difference. 

Discover adult programming and learn more about PRC Brampton Rosalea Park at Premier Racquet Clubs Brampton Rosalea Park. 

Premier Racquet Clubs — Brampton Rosalea Park 59 Church Street East, Brampton, Ontario 647-342-7555 

infobramptonrp@premierracquetclubs.com 

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Whether you’re pro advertising your coaching services, a company wanting to reach the tennis enthusiast, a club looking for new members or you just want to sell some old wooden tennis racquets – you can reach over 15,000 tennis players in Ontario each week via our weekly newsletter SPIN, with an ad in the OTA Marketplace section. Listings and pictures are only $125 per week and all we need is a horizontal image like the one above (500 pixels deep X 800 pixels wide) and a couple of paragraphs. We’ll do the rest! Need creative help? We offer creative services at a reasonable cost. For more info, email pmalcomson@tennisontario.com. Include “OTA Marketplace" in the Subject line.