touchtennis™ is a new sport created in England in 2003 and is now expanding to Canada. It’s adrenaline pumping and it’s here in Victoria... Quiet please?
Inspired by Tennis, it follows the same basic rules played on a smaller court. Speed of mind, understanding of your rival’s weakness and exquisite touch count far more than physical strength and power. Outmaneuvering your opponent is more effective than trying to out hit them. The sport is suitable for any tennis player or rackets sport enthusiast. The games addictiveness comes mainly from the way
it “levels the field” amongst different players. The ingenious design of the interaction between racket-ball-surface-court dimensions allows for longer rallies and putting the ball away sometimes seems impossible! However, don’t be fooled into thinking that this is a game for kids, fitness is and consistency are important factors. touchtennis™ Canada
Following it’s huge success in the UK, touchtennis™ is now launching in Canada. Tournaments provide tennis players with the opportunity to test themselves in a fast-paced, adrenaline filled and competitive environment against a high volume of opponents of similar standard in half day events.
2011 touchtennis™ Canada Schedule - Victoria
1. touchtennis™ March Cup
2. touchtennis™ May Cup
3. touchtennis™ June Cup
4. touchtennis™ August Cup
5. touchtennis™ November Cup
Tournament format
Tournaments commence with a round robin group stage. Each match lasts min 10 minutes, providing each player with a guaranteed amount of on-court competition time. Each Tournament lasts 4 hours. Scoring
Players attempt to amass as many points as possible in each match before the buzzer sounds for the next match, meaning that every point counts and time wasting is a self defeating tactic. The group winners advance to the final stages where they play a knock out format to decide the champion.
2nd Chance
Players that are eliminated at the group stage, have the opportunity to continue playing in a fun doubles event run in parallel to the final stages of the singles, further increasing your court time. Unlike other tournaments, there is no going home after one match at a touchtennis™ tournament, instead the emphasis is on maximizing on-court and competition time for every player. Playing Standard
Tournaments are graded in line with Tennis Canada’s ratings system to ensure everyone plays at the relevant level. Locations
The home of touchtennis™ is the Field house at Pearkes Recreation Centre providing year round indoor tournament play. Tournament Package
Rackets - are provided, however, if you want to use your own please ensure it complies with the racket specifications. See Rules and Guidelines below. Music - Music accompanies each tournament to keep you motivated and keep the fans toe tapping in their seats . Not here! Make sure you tell us your favourite tunes so that we can play them to keep you going...
Food and Drink - lunch is served after the round robin stage keeping players satisfied and creating a social atmosphere. Match Video and Highlights - Tournament video highlights and player interviews are viewable after each tournament on the website and available to share with friends on youtube and Facebook
Benefits
Your chance to feel like you are on the pro tour for a day without the hanging around waiting to play, set start & finish times, guaranteed court time, every point counts, food, drink, music, cameras, spectator friendly and importantly, 100% fun - win, lose or draw....
Tournament Fees
Pre Registration - $40.00 per tournament* paid at Courtside Sports in cash only. All players must pre register and pay in advance. touchtennis™ name and logo under licence from touchtennis™ Pro Ltd
