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Calgary National Bank Challenger Returning for 5th Year in 2024

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

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CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the organizers of the Calgary National Bank Challenger (The Challenger) announced that the Calgary National Bank Challenger will return for its 5th year.

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CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the organizers of the Calgary National Bank Challenger (The Challenger) announced that the Calgary National Bank Challenger will return for its 5th year.
The Challenger is currently the largest international tennis tournament in Canada outside of the National Bank Open (ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event).
The 2024 Calgary National Bank Challenger will have a new date on the international calendar, with this year’s event taking place October 13 to 20, 2024.
The Calgary National Bank Challenger has quickly emerged as one of the premier sporting events in Alberta with 13,112 spectators attending the event in 2023.

The Feldman Agency unveils Toronto's newest outdoor live music and entertainment venue – “The Bowl” at Sobeys Stadium

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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The Feldman Agency (TFA) is teaming up with Tennis Canada to launch Toronto’s newest open-air concert venue – The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium.

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The Feldman Agency (TFA) is teaming up with Tennis Canada to launch Toronto’s newest open-air concert venue – The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium.
“We’re thrilled to bring a world-class live music and entertainment venue to Toronto,” says Rob Segal, President of TFA.
“The opportunity to partner with The Feldman Agency and bring music to The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium will enable us to showcase our world-class venue to a whole new audience.
For more information about The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium and updates on the exciting changes to the venue, visit liveatthebowl.com .

UNIQLO Holds Next Generation Development Program with Roger Federer for Tennis Canada's Most Talented Juniors

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

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The Next Gen Development Program with Roger Federer was held on 20 September at Roger's Arena, Vancouver, before the Laver Cup tournament, where UNIQLO is the official apparel sponsor providing uniforms for all on-site and on-court roles.

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The Next Gen Development Program with Roger Federer was held on 20 September at Roger's Arena, Vancouver, before the Laver Cup tournament, where UNIQLO is the official apparel sponsor providing uniforms for all on-site and on-court roles.
The program also included a meet-and-greet session for a wider audience of young tennis fans who joined the event.
Speaking at the launch event, Federer said, "It's always a privilege to connect with young people through UNIQLO's Next Generation Development Program.
Program, its ongoing work with the full panel of UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassadors to generate social progress by developing young people through sport.

Calgary National Bank Challenger Announces Historic Investment in 2023 Women’s Event

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Calgary National Bank Challenger (The Challenger or The Tournament), held at the Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC) announced a historic investment in this year’s women’s event.

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CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Calgary National Bank Challenger (The Challenger or The Tournament), held at the Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC) announced a historic investment in this year’s women’s event.
This investment came from a grant from the Province of Alberta’s Major Cultural Sport Event (MCSE) grant program.
Calgary National Bank Challenger Community Day coming back on November 4, 2023 and will have free admission to the tournament along with complimentary clinics for adults and children.
The Calgary National Bank Challenger partnership with Tennis Canada and National Bank to deliver Game Set Equity events that will take place on November 10tand 11, 2023.

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

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Monday, July 31, 2023

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.

Dirty Devil Vodka® named Official Vodka of the 2023 National Bank Open presented by Rogers

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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TORONTO, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - St. Lucifer Spirits, one of Canada's fastest-growing spirits producers, announced today that Tennis Canada has named the company's flagship vodka brand, Dirty Devil Vodka®, as the Official Vodka of the Women's and Men's 2023 National Bank Open presented by Rogers, to be held at IGA Stadium in Montreal and Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, Canada, this August.

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TORONTO, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - St. Lucifer Spirits, one of Canada's fastest-growing spirits producers, announced today that Tennis Canada has named the company's flagship vodka brand, Dirty Devil Vodka®, as the Official Vodka of the Women's and Men's 2023 National Bank Open presented by Rogers, to be held at IGA Stadium in Montreal and Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, Canada, this August.
After a successful sponsorship of the 2022 Women's event in Toronto, Dirty Devil Vodka is excited to expand its partnership with Tennis Canada into a multiyear sponsorship agreement for both the Women's and Men's events through 2025.
Refreshing cocktails made with Dirty Devil Vodka will be available to patrons of legal age throughout the stadium complexes, including VIP lounges and the Dirty Devil Vodka Cocktail Bar.
The National Bank Open presented by Rogers is a prestigious professional tennis tournament owned and operated by Tennis Canada, and is a WTA Tour 1000 and ATP Tour Masters 1000 event.

WTA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CVC TO ACCELERATE GROWTH OF WOMEN'S TENNIS

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

ST PETERSBURG, Fla., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The WTA (Women's Tennis Association) announced today a strategic partnership with CVC (CVC Capital Partners).

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ST PETERSBURG, Fla., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The WTA (Women's Tennis Association) announced today a strategic partnership with CVC (CVC Capital Partners).
Players compete to earn WTA ranking points, prestigious tournament titles and to reach the WTA Finals and take part in the four Grand Slams.
Steve Simon, WTA Chairman and CEO stated, "I am excited for the next chapter of the WTA whose future will continue to push the growth of women's professional tennis.
Gavin Ziv, WTA Board Member and Chief Tournaments Officer at Tennis Canada stated, "This is great news for all of us committed to women's tennis.

Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre Holds Official Unveiling of New Tennis Bubble Facility

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Saturday, November 5, 2022

CALGARY, Nov. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC), Calgarys premier, state-of-the-art tennis facility, unveiled its new five-court bubble tennis facility.

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CALGARY, Nov. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC), Calgarys premier, state-of-the-art tennis facility, unveiled its new five-court bubble tennis facility.
Calgary National Bank Challenger player also Sabine Lisicki, attended the opening ceremony held at OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre in Calgary, Alberta on Saturday.
The grand opening of the five-court bubbled facility at OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre is another moment of significance for this program, comments Michael Downey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tennis Canada.
Founded in 2013 and opened in 2016, the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre is a staple of the Acadia and Calgary community.

Star Studded Field Announced for Calgary National Bank Challenger Event

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Monday, October 24, 2022

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Im looking forward to playing at the Calgary National Bank Challenger.
To view the Full Entry List for the Calgary National Bank Challenger Mens & Womens Event click here.
The Calgary National Bank Challenger is among several tournaments in the Challenger circuit sponsored by National Bank in Canada.
It is a highly sought-after tournament destination and hosts multiple international events each year, including the Calgary National Bank Challenger ATP event.

Avocados From Mexico becomes official partner of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

MONTREAL, Aug. 3, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Avocados From Mexico (AFM) is proud to announce its official partnership with the National Bank Open presented by Rogers .

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MONTREAL, Aug. 3, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Avocados From Mexico (AFM) is proud to announce its official partnership with the National Bank Open presented by Rogers .
Avocados From Mexico is proud to announce its official partnership with the National Bank Open presented by Rogers.
"We are very excited to have Avocados From Mexico join us at the 2022 National Bank Open presented by Rogers," said Claude Savard, vice-president of corporate partnerships at Tennis Canada.
For more information on Avocados From Mexico, visit https://avocadosfrommexico.ca/ or follow Avocados From Mexico Canada on Facebook and Instagram.