Tennis Canada and Tennis Alberta want to help you find the games and competition that suit you best. This page guides you from the basics of the game to choosing the right level of competition, and finally, how to sign up for a tournament when you’re ready.
THE BASICS
For first timers. Learn the basics, from equipment to serving, how to keep score and more.
Beginners and young kids can start with the Rogers First Set Tour. For more on this program, as well as competitive opportunities for all youths, visit our Junior Tennis page.
From recreational community leagues to ranked tournaments, discover opportunities to stay active and compete at any level. Visit our Adult Tennis page for details.
Unsure which level is right for you? Read our guide on ratings, rankings, and competition grades to help you find opponents of a similar standard.
START COMPETING
Playing tennis competitively is a fun way to test your skills on the court. From ladders at a local facility to Tennis Alberta-sanctioned tournaments, here is how you can get started.
1. Sign up for a membership
To compete in any Tennis Alberta-sanctioned event, you must be a registered member. The membership type required depends on the tournament category:
- Rogers First Set Tour – Rookie events: Require a Recreational Membership (Free).
- Provincial & Competitive Tournaments (Junior & Adult): Require an Individual Membership.
How to become a member
- Log in or sign up for a membership: See our Manage Your Account page.
- For those creating a new account, select Tennis Alberta and follow the instructions to create your account.
- If you have participated in Rookie tournaments previously and want to enter a provincial or competitive tournament, log in and upgrade your membership type within the membership section.
2. Find and enter a competition
The list of tournaments is available on our tournaments page. Shortly before registration opens, the links will take you directly to the corresponding Tennis Canada tournament page.
Community leagues, ladders, and other competitions may also be registered for via TC Tournaments. These events are announced on our social media channels and in our monthly newsletter.
How to Enter:
- Find an Event: Visit our Tournaments page to view the schedule.
- Select: Click on an event in your level and age category.
- Register: Once redirected to the Tennis Canada page, click the button on the top-right corner to enter online.
Important guidelines: Please read the Tournament Regulations on the tournament page before entering.
Tournament entry and deadlines
Please note the following standard registration timelines:
Rogers First Set Tour (Rookie & Rising Stars):
- Opens: Thursday at 6:00 PM, three weeks before the tournament start date.
- Closes: Sunday prior to the event at 6:00 PM.
Other Junior & Adult Tournaments:
- Opens: Friday, three weeks before the tournament start date.
- Closes: Sunday prior to the event at 6:00 PM.
