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Here is a compilation of all the media stories and references about the Highlands Community Tennis Association |
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Highlands Bellevue Highlights (May – Aug 2010) Our first ad on the community newsletter and very first reference of the beginnings of a tennis program in Highlands during a community league open house. |
“A new opportunity in our community!” Highlands Bellevue Highlights
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Highlands Bellevue Highlights (Sep – Oct 2010) The very first article in our community newsletter covering the formation of the Highlands Community Tennis Association as well as our very first season. |
“With two friends from school, ..., he has formed the Highlands Community Tennis Association.” Highlands Bellevue Highlights |
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Airdrie Tennis Blog (December 7, 2010) In this blog Airdrie Building Tennis Communities Community Champion Chris Simnett interviews our president, David Rossolatos, about what led him to get involved with the Highlands Community League along with his friend, John Panas, to start a tennis program. |
“We never expected any of this. It just happened. We just love the game of tennis.” David Rossolatos, HCTA President |
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Highlands Bellevue Highlights (Nov 2010 – Jan 2011) This community newsletter article covers our very first provincial Play Tennis 2.0/3.0/4.0 tournament and mentions our invitation to Tennis Canada’s Building Tennis Communities National Strategy. |
“We’re a lucky neighbourhood to have their enthusiasm.” Susan Ruttan, Writer-Editor |
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Edmonton Examiner (May 4, 2011) Community reporter, Nancy Rempel, covers the story of Highlands Community Tennis Association president’s, David Rossolatos, from playing tennis in Greece to forming a tennis association in his new community in Highlands, Edmonton, Alberta. |
“…It kind of brought back the idea of doing what my coach did with me. In Greece… So I’m passing it forward – like he did with me.” David Rossolatos, HCTA President |
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Shaw TV News Story (May 7, 2011) A news story filmed by Shaw TV Edmonton during our 2011 OPEN House. Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues reporter Nancy Rempel brings you our story. |
“I appreciate very much the enthusiasm I see from the instructors.” Daniel Diduck, Parent |
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CBC Edmonton AM Radio Story (May 9, 2011) A radio story that covers our president's, David Rossolatos, tennis story and how it led to the formation of the Highlands Community Tennis Association which has now become an Edmonton "tennis mecca". |
“What’s going on in Highlands is becoming a tennis mecca!” Rick Harp, Radio Host |
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Highlands Bellevue Highlights (May – July 2011) Community sports reporter Boyd England’s story on the two best friends that formed the Highlands Community Tennis Association and their plan to grow tennis in Edmonton |
“Thanks to two dedicated enthusiasts, tennis is experiencing a resurgence in Edmonton.” Boyd England, Sports Reporter |
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The RGC Way Associate Newsletter (December 2011) This associate newsletter of the Royal Glenora Club recognizes the accomplishments of a number of its aquatic staff that comprise the Highlands Community League Board of Directors. |
"...I couldn’t function as a one-man army without them." David Rossolatos, HCTA President
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Highlands Bellevue Highlights (Dec 2011 – Jan 2012) In this newsletter is news of us receiving the EFCL Living Local Program of the Year for our “Mini-Tennis” program in Highlands as well as our president, David Rossolatos, being recognized as Volunteer of the Year by Tennis Alberta. |
“…when those efforts stretch beyond our community to impact the entire city, it’s definitely a job well done.” Yvette Cioran, Highlands Resident |
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Highlands Bellevue Highlights (Feb – Apr 2012) Our president, David Rossolatos, summarizes our 2011 season, shares his story about his Building Tennis Communities conference at the Rexal Center in Toronto and gives a preview of the upcoming 2012 season. |
“Our proudest achievement yet is to have been able to bring tennis to more than 900 children in our community’s schools.” David Rossolatos, HCTA President |
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