​Tennis Canada – Tennis Canada is challenging Canadians to get outdoors for some friendly winter tennis on Monday, February 15 as part of the first-ever Tennis Canada Winter Fest.

All Canadians are encouraged to bring Tennis Canada Winter Fest home by transforming their surroundings into personal tennis courts! Clear off the driveway, head to the local park or take over a quiet residential street. Canucks who play outdoors and share their adventures on February 15 using #wintertennis could win various prizes.
 
Several clubs throughout Canada are running their own Winter Fest events, with Toronto hosting two official events at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club and at Mayfair Clubs.
 
WHAT:                 Tennis Canada Winter Fest, a campaign celebrating outdoor tennis and encouraging Canadians across the country to get outside, play tennis, and share their experiences on social media

WHO:                   Joel Dembe, Tennis Canada Ambassador and 2015 Parapan Am bronze medalist
                             Families and tennis fans playing tennis together outside

WHERE:               TORONTO LOCATIONS

                             Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club
                             141 Wilson Avenue        
                             *Joel Dembe will be available for interviews at this location*
                             
                             Mayfair Clubs
                             West, East, and Lakeshore locations
                             *These locations are open to the public*             

WHEN:                 Monday February 15, 2016
                             Cricket Club – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                             Mayfair West – 10:30-11:30 a.m.
                             Mayfair East – 1:30-2:30 p.m.
                             Mayfair Lakeshore – 1:30-2:30 p.m.

***Please RSVP to Nicole Watts at nwatts@tenniscanada.com***

Media Contact:
Nicole Watts, Manager, Communications
nwatts@tenniscanada.com, 416-665-9777 x4092