To create sustainable change for women and girls in all areas of Canadian tennis, Tennis Canada’s Game. Set. Equity. commitment involves several different opportunities to access resources, programming, and professional development.
Learn more about our initiatives below.
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This initiative provides an opportunity for self-identifying girls ages 10-14 to gather in a girls-only space to play team tennis, engage in reflection activities, and most importantly, make friends and have fun.
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Community Tennis Grants offer funding opportunities for organizations working at the community level to advance equity for self-identifying women and girls in tennis.
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The UNMATCHED Conference presented by Tennis Canada and National Bank provides a space for established and emerging leaders of all genders, from within, and outside of sport to be challenged and inspired to make equity a priority and action long-term change within their communities.
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A multi-week leadership experience that aims to empower girls aged 14-17. This program builds leadership skills and helps create a network of peers to begin a career path in tennis and work toward their TPA tennis instructor certification.
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Offering professional development opportunities for coaches and those interested in officiating to learn, develop, and build their tennis community. In 2023, we hosted three Women in Coaching events in Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. In 2024, we will have even more in-person and virtual opportunities for women in coaching and officiating!
Women in Leadership,
More details to come !
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The official colour of International Women’s Day, purple has been used by feminist movements for decades and is traditionally used to symbolize equality.
Show your support by adding our exclusive Game. Set. Equity. crewneck to your wardrobe and wear purple for equity. Proceeds go towards advancing opportunities for women and girls in tennis.
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