July 25, 2011
Steven Diez’s run at the $15,000 Mississauga Futures came to an end on Sunday, as he fell in the final to Zhe Li of China at the Ontario Racquet Club.
Sarah Hunter wins doubles at Swiss Open
July 18, 2011
Sarah Hunter, from White Rock, BC, won the quad doubles tournament at the Swiss Open.
Adrien Dieleman reaches final of Midwest Wheelchair Championships
July 18, 2011
Adrian Dieleman from Hamilton, Ontario, reached the final of the Midwest Wheelchair Championships in Grand Rapids, Michigan, last weekend.
Wheelchair Tennis Intro Clinics in Saskatoon and Regina
July 12, 2011
Tennis Canada National Development Coach Kai Schrameyer travelled to Saskatchewan last weekend to hold 2 intro clinics in Saskatoon and Regina on July 9th and 10th.
Little Aces kicks off in Surrey, BC
June 13, 2011
Last Saturday Tennis Canada, Tennis BC in partnership with the City of Surrey, the Surrey School District and local tennis clubs launched the “Little Aces” tennis program in Surrey, BC.
Halifax Wheelchair Tennis Intro Clinic
June 6, 2011
Tennis Canada National development coach for wheelchair tennis Kai Schrameyer held a 2 day intro clinic in Halifax on June 4 and 5th.
BC Wheelchair Tennis Instructor Workshop
June 5, 2011
On June 4 Tennis BC conducted a wheelchair tennis instructor workshop.
Nova Scotia Wheelchair Tennis Workshop
June 3, 2011
As part of the development plan to educate tennis coaches on wheelchair tennis, National development coach Kai Schrameyer presented at a Coaching Workshop in Halifax, NS, on June 2.
Yann Matheiu reaches final of Windsor Classic
March 7, 2011
Yann Mathieu from Trois Rivières, QC, had to concede defeat in Saturday’s final of the Windsor Classic, an ITF series III tournament and the first stop in 2011 on the Canadian Scotiabank tour.
Tennis Canda announces Nominees for National High Performance Program
February 24, 2011
Tennis Canada recently named the 2011 National High Performance Program athletes. The program is part of the athlete pathway and is designed for those on track for the Paralympic Games, World Team Cup and the top 10 in the ITF rankings.
Tennis Canada nominates team for World Team Cup in South Africa
February 17, 2011
Today Tennis Canada nominated the 7 athletes that will represent Canada in this Years’ Wheelchair Tennis World Team Cup in Pretoria, South Africa, from April 25 – May 1st.
Corey Blatchford reaces sem-finals in Tucson, Arizona
February 14, 2011
Corey Blatchford from Saskatoon advanced to the semi-finals of the ITF Futures USTA Southwest Desert Wheelchair Classic beating fellow countryman Eric Gilbert from Montreal in the quarter-final.
Wheelchair Tennis Instructor Workshop in Montreal
February 9, 2011
On Jan 22 Tennis Québec held a wheelchair tennis instructor workshop at the Uniprix Stadium in Montreal.
Canadian Wheelchair tennis off to a strong start
February 9, 2011
The top Canadian wheelchair tennis players kicked off their pre-Paralympic season with a strong performance at the Mexican Open.
BCWSA hold successful year ending “Fun Wheelchair Tennis Day”
January 10, 2011
On Saturday, December 12 the British Columbia Wheelchair Sports Association held its annual “Fun Wheelchair Tennis Day” at the Delta Town & Inn Tennis Club.
Wheelchair tennis community mourns the passing of André Boutet
December 17, 2010
André Boutet began his wheelchair tennis carreer in the late 90s and quickly became involved in his sport.
Carter and Hunter Repeats as National Wheelchair Champions
November 7, 2010
The 2010 Birmingham Nationals concluded at White Oaks Resort & Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario on Sunday with two familiar names taking home the titles. Lee Carter (Winnipeg) and Sarah Hunter (White Rock, British Columbia) won the men’s and quad division championships respectively, each adding to their already impressive number of national trophies.
Hunter and Dieleman Capture Birmingham Nationals Quad Doubles Title
November 6, 2010
It was a busy day at the Birmingham National Wheelchair Championships as the men’s singles semifinals were being played, along with the men’s doubles semifinals and the quad doubles final. Sarah Hunter (British Columbia) and Adrian Dieleman took the quad doubles title as they defeated Gary Luker (Ontario) and Bert Blokker (Ontario) 6-2, 6-0. Hunter will also compete in the quad singles final on Sunday and will look to capture her ninth quad division national title. Lee Carter (Manitoba) will compete in the men’s singles final as he defeated Philippe Bedard (Quebec) 6-1, 6-0.
Two Canadian tennis events webcast this weekend
November 4, 2010
Tennis Canada announced Thursday the $50,000 Tevlin Challenger women’s professional event and the Birmingham National Wheelchair Championships will be webcast live on LoveMeansNothing.ca.
Schrameyer named National Development coach for wheelchair tennis
November 4, 2010
Tennis Canada announced Wednesday that former international wheelchair tennis great Kai Schrameyer has been named national development coach. Kai is an outstanding individual with unparalleled business and athletic skills.
Brits dominate ITF wheelchair event in Montreal
12 September, 2010
Some of the world’s top wheelchair tennis players were at Uniprix Stadium in Montreal over the weekend to compete in the Tennis Canada International Championships, an ITF2 Series event.
Bédard Wins Wheelchair Tourney in Beaconsfield
24 August, 2010
Philip Bédard took home top honours over the weekend at the “Les Internationaux Savaria” in Beaconsfield, Quebec, an ITF Futures Series event on the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour.
Stanley Park Open Wraps up in Vancouver
27 July, 2010
Stanley Park Open Wraps up in Vancouver
Successful Week for Canada on Wheelchair Tennis Circuit
19 July, 2010
Successful Week for Canada on Wheelchair Tennis Circuit
Tennis Canada Mourns the Loss of Bruce Birmingham
05 July, 2010
Tennis Canada Mourns the Loss of Bruce Birmingham
Hunter Wins Doubles Crown at Wheelchair French Open
28 June, 2010
Hunter Wins Doubles Crown at Wheelchair French Open
04 June, 2010
Dieleman Wins Texas Open
Canadian Wheelchair Tennis Teams Head to Turkey for World Team Cup
03 May, 2010
Canadian Wheelchair Tennis Teams Head to Turkey for World Team Cup
Hunter Finishes as Runner Up at the Cajun Classic
26 April, 2010
Hunter Finishes as Runner Up at the Cajun Classic
