National Bank Play Your Court Program

There is a growing demand for tennis and a need to revitalize many existing outdoor community courts across the country. National Bank and Tennis Canada joined forces in 2022 to launch the National Bank Play Your Court Program which aims to make tennis more accessible for all Canadians.

THE IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM IS ALREADY BEING FELT IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT CANADA

34

courts revitalized so far with 100 outdoor public tennis courts set to be updated by 2030.

3.7 million

total population served by revitalized courts to date.

$2.6 million

total investment to date

$700,000

total funding from National Bank directed toward revitalizing outdoor public tennis courts across Canada.

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Partner with us to improve your local tennis courts

We invite municipalities to apply for funding. The selection process is managed by Tennis Canada who will review the applicants using criteria and tools that are objective, diverse and inclusive. Facilities with four or more tennis courts are preferred.

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FAQ

How many outdoor courts do you intend to revitalize through this program?

We aim to revitalize more than 100 courts by 2030.

Where was the first project completed?

The City of Brampton along with National Bank and Tennis Canada revealed the City’s new National Bank Tennis Courts on September 23, 2022 – the first court revitalization project of the National Bank Play Your Court program. The courts are located at Morris Kerbel Park, in Brampton, Ontario.

What are the eligibility criteria? How will projects be evaluated/chosen?

The application must provide information on the tennis participation that exists in that community. We’ll be considering both the need and the drive for new courts.

View the program guidelines for more details on the process.

Does the funding come with specific requirements? Are they unrestricted funds? Or do they come with certain requirements?

Funding will support capital costs of revitalizing existing outdoor community courts in need of repair. The applicant must demonstrate a level of investment as well as the impact that this project will have on the community. View the program guidelines for more information on eligibility and project requirements.

How much is National Bank investing in the project?

Funding for this program was initially established at $3 million.

When did the partnership between National Bank and Tennis Canada begin?

From development programs to coach support and tournament sponsorships, National Bank believes in the value of tennis to the physical, mental and social well-being of our communities.

Partners since 2005, National Bank and Tennis Canada began a new era in their partnership in February 2021 with a new 10-year agreement. Elements of this new partnership, considered the largest in the history of the sport in Canada, includes:

• multifaceted sponsorships of the National Bank Open in Toronto and Montreal
• National Bank Challenger Tour and regional events
• support of provincial tennis associations
• support of the Tennis Professionals Association (TPA)
• a long-term gender equity strategy (incl. Girls. Set. Match)

Are municipalities the only eligible applicant?

Municipalities own the largest inventory of outdoor court infrastructure across the country. They have indicated they do their best to maintain their existing court infrastructure, but budget pressures may impact their ability to keep all their outdoor courts at the quality they would like. This is why we would like to partner with municipalities. If there are third-party operators leasing publicly accessible outdoor courts, we would also look at partnering with those operators (such as local community tennis clubs) as long as the municipality provides approval to do so.

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Thanks to the generosity and support of National Bank, local communities across the country can apply to receive funding to revitalize their outdoor community tennis courts. Click here to learn more about National Bank’s commitment to tennis.

Morris Kerbel Park

Municipality: Brampton, Ontario
Revitalized courts: 4

Learn more about Morris Kerbel Park

Stanley Park

Municipality: Vancouver, British Columbia
Revitalized courts: 6

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White Oaks Park

Municipality: London, Ontario
Revitalized courts: 2 + 1 new court

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Frank-Gougeon Park

Municipality: Drummondville, Quebec
Revitalized courts: 3

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Garnetwood Park

Municipality: Mississauga, Ontario
Revitalized courts: 4

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Garden City Collegiate

Municipality: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Revitalized courts: 5 + 1 new court

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Seven Oaks School

Municipality: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Revitalized courts: 6

Centre recreative de Rock Forest

Municipality: Sherbrooke, Quebec
Revitalized courts: 8

Malvern Park

Municipality: Mississauga, Ontario
Revitalized courts: 4

Lisgar Fields

Municipality: Mississauga, Ontario
Revitalized courts: 4

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