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January

NEWSLETTER

Here is to another year at Aforza 🥳🥂

What's Happening

Congratulations Coach Luiz! 👏


Congratulations to December's Employee of the Month, Luiz Tavares!


Luiz started his career at Aforza in July, 2024. Since he first stepped through our doors, he has eagerly taken Initiaves to coach community programs, adult programs and our red ball program. Known for his friendly and enthusiastic nature, he has sparked a great reputation amongst staff and members. Below are a few comments from his nominees.

"Luiz makes our lessons fun and engaging, always encouraging and supportive"


"His knowledge and passion shine through"


Thank you to all members who voted!

Voting closes on January 21st at 1:00pm

Nominate Your Favorite Aforzian Here!

Elicia Lin is now a top #500 ITF Player! 😮

We are proud to announce Elicia Lin, an Elite Junior at Aforza, is now #468. This is a very impressive achievement, especially for being earned at 15 years old.

"Big congrats on reaching this impressive milestone, Elicia. This achievement reflects your dedication, talent, and hard work. The entire Aforza family is proud of you, Elicia. Here’s to your continued success!"


-Alan Mackin


"This is a major milestone in your tennis career. This achievement is the result of your unwavering dedication and total commitment to every aspect of your training. Your journey is a testament to perseverance and determination, exemplifying the perfect balance of talent and hard work."


-Hichem Yacoubi

"Since playing in the academy programs at age 8 Elicia has been very driven in developing her tennis abilities. Elicia has a very fiery competitive side, where she is driven to win whether it is tennis matches or relay's in fitness classes. I look forward to seeing even more success in the future."


-Doug Kozak


Keep up the good work Elicia, we are very proud of you!

Upcoming Tennis Events


Third Annual Century Tournament 🎉

Be prepared for an exciting tournament with an intriguing challenge. Doubles partner’s age’s must add up to a minimum of 100. If you are up for the challenge, read below!


This tournament begins on January 23rd and ends on January 26th. Thursday and Friday will be from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, while Saturday and Sunday will have matches all day long.


The format of the event will be an Elimination draw with first match consolation rounds. No matter who you are up against, we guarantee you will get to play at least two matches.


Registration closes at midnight on January 20th.

Register Today!

Aforza First Serve Rookie Tour 🏆🔴

Are you looking for a beginner-friendly children’s tournament? Fun, prizes, and friendly competition can be expected at our Aforza's First Serve Rookie Tournaments!


Children ages 5-8 in U8 / Redball programs are invited to play this February 8th. Every player will earn a prize and every winner will be wearing a medal. The fun will run from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This event is a great deal of fun for the kids who like to learn, but LOVE to play!


Spots fill up fast so get ahead of the rush by registering today!

Registration closes at midnight on February 6th

Sign Up Today!

Singles Club Championship & Tennis Appreciation Week! 🏅

Between a 15% discount at our pro-shop, wing night, demo weekend, exhibition matches, entertainment and a dinner party, you will have every reason to LOVE Singles Club Champs! Club champs is an annual week-long social event at Aforza that Calgary’s tennis enthusiasts look forward to year after year.


Is your friend a serious foodie but doesn’t play tennis? Bring them along and tell them to bring their appetite! They can be added as a guest during registration to enjoy good eats from Chef N Farmers Restaurant.


This week long event will be an opportunity to celebrate community, tennis, friends and Aforza. We look forward to seeing you there! Register by January 27th at Midnight to secure your spot.

Register here!

Vera Wing & Andreas Mjeda

Vera Wing kicked off the new year as Royal Glenora's U12 Champion! This champion title was earned in Edmonton during a four star tournament from January 3rd to 5th. Good work Vera!

Andreas Mjeda stole the show with a U18 Singles Champion Title! This came from a Red Deer 4 Star Tournament played in late December. Keep up the good stuff Andreas!

NEW Wilson & Babolat Gear

Exciting news! Wilson's new Clash V3 and Babolat's new Pure Drive are going to be sold in our pro-shop starting this week! Read below what makes these rackets a solid choice for you.

Wilson Clash V3!


Comfortable Power

Adjusted frame formula to increase the comfortable impact feel and performance-enhancing playability Clash is beloved for.


Enhanced Forgiveness

Patented balance of flexibility and stability to make the entire string bed feel like the sweet spot.


Design Transformation

Reimagined graphite black design highlights Clash's high performance and innovative balance of power, comfort, and control.


Images and text from Wilson.com


Babolat Pure Drive


For 2025, the Pure Drive features a lower RA stiffness, giving it a nice boost in comfort without comprising the connected and powerful feel that has attracted generations of players. Babolat also enhances comfort with an updated version of NF2 Tech, a dampening technology that uses flax fibers in the throat to smooth out harsh vibrations. This model also inherits FSI Power from the previous generation, consisting of a bundle of technologies that enable the racquet to transfer more energy to the ball (think easy power). Other features include Babolat’s HTR System, a layup construction that stiffens the hoop in a way that not only enhances power but creates more stability and less frame wobble on off-center impact (think rebound control).


Images and text from Tennis-Warehouse.com

Tacos, Cold Brew & Padel


Does a taco dinner party, ale and Padel make you say “I wish!” Your wish has been granted. It’s happening and YOU are invited!


Play Padel with all of your friends from 5pm – 7pm on February 15th. The event will consist of padel matches divided by levels, there will be a coach to mix up partners and help them in case of questions. There is no need to bring a partner, we got you covered! After 2 hours of fun matches, players will be invited to join us at Chef N Farmers, a trendy restaurant located just above our club. There we will two tacos and one drink prepared for every participant. (Psst, vegetarians, we have meat-free tacos as an option too!)


Register by midnight on Feburary 11th to get in on the cold ale, hot meatballs and exciting padel matches.

Register here!

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Important Dates


  • January 16th - Registration closes for February's First Serve Tournament


  • January 20th - Registration closes for our Third Annual Century Tournament


  • January 27th - Registration closes for Singles Club Champs

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