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Star Studded Field Announced for Calgary National Bank Challenger Event

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calgary National Bank Challenger Tournament (the “Challenger” or the “Tournament”) Director, Danny Da Costa announced a star-studded line-up today for the upcoming tournament taking place November 5 to 12, 2023 at the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC).

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calgary National Bank Challenger Tournament (the “Challenger” or the “Tournament”) Director, Danny Da Costa announced a star-studded line-up today for the upcoming tournament taking place November 5 to 12, 2023 at the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC).
  • The Women’s event will be headlined by 2022 Calgary National Bank Challenger defending champion and rising WTA star Robin Montgomery of the US and former world No.
  • “We are very excited with the competitors at the upcoming Tournament,” says Danny Da Costa Calgary National Bank Challenger Tournament Director.
  • To view the full entry list for the Calgary National Bank Challenger Men’s & Women’s event, click here .

Cashmere serves up youth tennis clinics to kick off National Bank Open

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Kruger Products, Canada's leading tissue manufacturer, will open the "Cashmere Tennis Clinic" in both Toronto and Montreal, providing an opportunity for up to 50 youth in each city to meet and learn from two professional tennis players.

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  • Kruger Products, Canada's leading tissue manufacturer, will open the "Cashmere Tennis Clinic" in both Toronto and Montreal, providing an opportunity for up to 50 youth in each city to meet and learn from two professional tennis players.
  • We hope that the Cashmere Tennis Clinic can play a part in fostering a new generation's love of sport."
  • Cashmere, a national gold partner of the National Bank Open, recognizes the importance of supporting local initiatives and giving back to the community.
  • With the Cashmere Tennis Clinics, Cashmere and Tennis Canada aim to inspire the next generation of tennis players, fostering a lifelong love for the sport.

Glasgow to host 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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LONDON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has today announced that Great Britain's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has been selected to host the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals.

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  • LONDON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has today announced that Great Britain's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has been selected to host the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals.
  • The Finals will be played on indoor hard courts at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, on 8-13 November.
  • ITF President David Haggerty said, "We are delighted to be bringing the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals to Glasgow.
  • Anne Keothavong, Great Britain, Billie Jean King Cup Captain, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to build the profile of women's tennis and focus attention on women's sport.

Glasgow to host 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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LONDON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has today announced that Great Britain's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has been selected to host the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals.

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  • LONDON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has today announced that Great Britain's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has been selected to host the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals.
  • The Finals will be played on indoor hard courts at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, on 8-13 November.
  • ITF President David Haggerty said, "We are delighted to be bringing the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals to Glasgow.
  • Anne Keothavong, Great Britain, Billie Jean King Cup Captain, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to build the profile of women's tennis and focus attention on women's sport.

Perfect Game Takes its Famed National Showcase to Tropicana Field, home of the American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Perfect Game President Jerry Ford today announced that the organization's famed National Showcase will take place in St. Petersburg, FL, between July 14-18, at Tropicana Field, home of the 2020 American League champion, Tampa Bay Rays.

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  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Perfect Game President Jerry Ford today announced that the organization's famed National Showcase will take place in St. Petersburg, FL, between July 14-18, at Tropicana Field, home of the 2020 American League champion, Tampa Bay Rays.
  • This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Perfect Game National Showcase, as it makes a return visit to its familiar home at Tropicana Field.
  • The National Showcase provides a unique opportunity for these players to compete with and against the best players on the continent.
  • "Perfect Game is thrilled to once again be at Tropicana Field for the 2021 Perfect Game National Showcase," said Perfect Game Founder and President, Jerry Ford.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Tropicana Workers Rallying at Queen’s Park in Protest of Years of Wage Freezes

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tropicana Community Services workers will be holding a rally at Queens Park on Thursday, November 19th from 12pm to 1pm.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tropicana Community Services workers will be holding a rally at Queens Park on Thursday, November 19th from 12pm to 1pm.
  • Tropicana Community Services biggest funder is the Provincial government, whose grants compromise 66% Tropicanas budget.
  • Furthermore, the management have used these public funds to hand out at least one bonus to a manager while workers continued to endure up to 15 years of wage freezes.
  • Workers are rallying at Queens Park to protest this unacceptable use of public funds and demand that the Ford government call on the Tropicana board to end wage freezes and return to the bargaining table.