University Tennis in Canada: A Pathway to Success
Tennis Canada, in collaboration with its regional partners, is dedicated to fostering quality competitive opportunities and enriching experiences for university tennis players nationwide. USPORTS, the governing body for Canadian university sports, champions this mission by organizing national championships and celebrating the excellence of university-level athletics.
Partnership for Progress
USPORTS, recognized nationally for its role in university sports, has introduced tennis as the first Pilot Sport (P3), partnering with Tennis Canada to facilitate the University-level Tennis National Championships. This collaboration underscores a shared Vision of providing competitive opportunities and promoting positive experiences for all those involved in the sport.
Exploring the World of University Tennis
University tennis offers a compelling pathway for athletes, providing a platform to hone skills and compete at a high level while pursuing higher education. University tennis isn’t just about competition; it’s about building lasting friendships, being part of a vibrant community, and creating bonds that last a lifetime.
Why Choose University Tennis?
1. Community Spirit: University tennis isn’t just about matches; it’s about being part of a supportive community where friendships flourish both on and off the court.
2. Building Resilience: Managing pressure and embracing hard work are integral aspects of university tennis, equipping athletes with essential skills for success both on and off the court.
3. Balancing Sports and Education: University tennis provides a unique opportunity to pursue athletic ambitions alongside academic pursuits, offering a well-rounded approach to personal and professional development.
4. Strategic Investment: Investing in a university tennis career offers players the chance to simultaneously advance their athletic prowess and educational aspirations, positioning them for success in an increasingly competitive sporting landscape.
For those considering their future in tennis, university tennis stands as a formidable pathway, bridging the gap between amateur and professional ranks while nurturing the holistic development of student-athletes.
Starting a USPORTS Tennis Program
Interested in launching a USPORTS tennis program at your school? Tennis Canada offers support to coaches and players alike in facilitating the growth of tennis at the collegiate level.
Qualification and Participation
Regional qualification processes, outlined in the chart below, ensures equitable access to the National Championships. Universities across Canada with tennis teams or clubs contribute to the vibrancy of collegiate tennis.
Universities with Tennis Teams/clubs in Canada
*denotes that the University has declared with U SPORTS
ATLANTIC
| Acadia University* | Samira Garrido (140026g@ACADIAU.CA) |
| Dalhousie University* | Samiya Dottin (samiya.dottin@dal.ca) |
| Memorial University of Newfoundland | Dennis Keaveney (keaveneydennis@gmail.com) |
| Mount Allision University | Mount Allision University (tennis@mta.ca) |
| Saint-Mary’s University | Momen Metwalli (smutennisteam@gmail.com) |
| St. Francis Xavier University | Tristan Dearden (deardentristan@gmail.com) |
| University of New Brunswick | Kolin Kennedy (unbtennis@gmail.com) |
| University of Prince Edward | Brian Hall (tennis@upei.ca) – Wimbledon (TSN 1,2,3,5) |
ONTARIO
| Brock University | Admin – David Velasco Arenas (dvelasco@brocku.ca), Men and Women: Coach Todd Green (tgreen@brocku.ca mr.agostinelli@hotmail.com, nr19aj@brocku.ca) |
| Carleton University | Nikki Zibin (tenniscarleton@gmail.com) |
| McMaster University* | Admin – Mack Abbot (abbotm4@mcmaster.ca) Men’s; Mustapha Jamal ( mustaphajamal@gmail.com), Tomas Stavro (tstavros@uwo.ca) & Doug Ho (hodoug1@gmail.com) Women’s; Kirsten Magi (kirsten.magi@exerkine.com), Meghan Mazer (meghanmazer10@gmail.com) & Doug Ho (hodoug1@gmail.com) |
| Ontario Tech University | (athletics@ontariotechu.ca) |
| Queens University* | Sarah Kathiresan (tennis_club@gogaelsgo.com, qrectennis@queensu.ca) |
| Redeemer University | Caleb Germain (cgermain@redeemer.ca) |
| Toronto Metropolitan University | (tennisclub@torontomu.ca) |
| Trent University | (trent.tennis.club@gmail.com) |
| University of Guelph | Admin – Scott McRoberts (mcrobert@uoguelph.ca) Gabe (President) (tennisclub@uoguelph.ca) |
| University of Ottawa | Admin – Jean-Francois Roy ( Jean-Francois.Roy@uottawa.ca), Jacob Leong (jacob.leong.ca@gmail.com), Jasmine Cianciotta (jciancio@uottawa.ca) Men’s and Women’s Coach: Zhenya Kondratovski (zhenya@tennisontario.com, universityofottawatennis@gmail.com) |
| University of Toronto* | Admin – Leila Trei (leila.trei@utoronto.ca) Nabil Tadros (nabilstadros@gmail.com) |
| University of Waterloo* | Admin – Chris Gilbert (cmgilbert@uwaterloo.ca) Men and Women Coach: (nlazoja@gmail.com) Tennis Club (uwtennis@gmail.com) |
| University of Windsor | Alex Crainic (crainic@uwindsor.ca) |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | Francis Maniella (latennisclub@wlu.ca, tennisclub@laurierathletics.com) |
| Western University * | Admin – Beth Emery (bemery2@uwo.ca) Men’s: Anthony Glavanic (aglavanic@hotmail.com), Cameron Cross (cameron.cross@rbc.com), Marc Powell (marc.e.powell@gmail.com) Women’s: Chantal Forristal and Maciek Gebczynski (chantal.maciek@gmail.com) |
| York University* | Admin – Rebecca Boyd (rgboyd@yorku.ca) M Coach – Ken Crosina (yorkutennis@gmail.com) W Coach – Melissa Cutler (drmelissacutler@gmail.com) |
QUEBEC
| Bishop’s University | @bishopstennisclub (instagram) |
| Ecole de Technologie Superieure | Pierre-Adrien Lefebvre (tennisets@etsmtl.net) |
| McGill University | Laure Poittevin (mcgilltennisteam@gmail.com ) |
| Université Concordia | Valentin Oswald (concordiatennisteam@gmail.com) |
| Université de Montréal* | David Desrochers david.desrochers@gmail.com |
| Université de Sherbrooke | Félix Ostiguy (vertetortennis@usherbrooke.ca) |
| Univesité du Québec à Trois – Rivières* | Charles Loranger (Mens) (cloranger@tennis3r.com) Jessie Milan Le Nogues (Womens) (jessiemilanlenogues@gmail.com) |
| Université Laval* | Jacques Bordeleau (bordy2000@hotmail.com) |
WESTERN CANADA
| Simon Fraser University | Bhalinder Oberoi (tennis_club@sfu.ca) |
| Mount Royal University | Connor Davies (mrutennisclub@gmail.com) |
| University of Alberta* | Russ Sluchinski (russs@ualberta.ca) ; sluchins@ualberta.ca; quinteroivan@hotmail.com |
| University of British Columbia* | Graeme McIntosh (Mens) (menstennis.sc@ubc.ca) Viktoria Abanos (Womens) (womenstennis.sc@ubc.ca) |
| University of British Columbia (Okanagan) | Hammad Ahmad (ubcotennis@gmail.com) |
| University of Calgary* | Andrew Ochotta (aochotta@albertatenniscentre.ca) |
| University of Manitoba | Craig Hiller (umtennis@gmail.com) / Mark@tennismanitoba.com |
| University of Saskatchewan | Grant Yao (gry711@mail.usask.ca) |
| University of Victoria | (tennisu@uvic.ca vikestennis@uvic.ca) |
If you are interested in starting up a tennis program at your university, contact us at university@tenniscanada.com for full details.