en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC) in Canada has announced the launch of an expansion project for its existing facility, planning to add eight indoor courts, increasing year-round public tennis availability by 62%.
Located in Calgary, Alberta, this expansion is part of the center's tenth-anniversary celebration of serving the community since its opening in 2016. The proposed development is still subject to completion of relevant approval processes. In addition to adding indoor courts, the expansion plan includes constructing a new reception building with locker rooms, washrooms, and office spaces, adding 89 parking spaces, upgrading landscaping, lighting, and security facilities, and setting up a dedicated passenger drop-off and pick-up area. Future phases plan to add seasonal outdoor courts and other public amenities, with the final plan to be determined through consultation between the Acadia Community Association and ATC.
ATC CEO Danny Da Costa stated that the expansion will meet growing demand for court usage and programs, serving more Calgary residents each year. Since its opening, the center has served hundreds of thousands of people, providing over 71,000 hours of court time annually, introducing more than 70,000 children to tennis through school programs, and collaborating with over 30 community organizations to promote sports participation. Tennis Canada CEO Gavin Ziv noted that tennis has seen significant growth in recent years, and adding eight courts will increase community tennis availability by 62%, creating more participation opportunities for people of all ages.
Earlier this year, the center's founding donor and naming partner, Al Osten, passed away at the age of 95. Osten and his long-time partner Buddy Victor made a transformative donation to the construction of ATC. ATC founder Ron Ghitter stated that without their generosity and vision, the facility might not have become a reality. As part of the tenth-anniversary celebration, the center will premiere the documentary "The First 10 Years," filmed by Calgary-based production company Kapia Creative, documenting ATC's development journey and its impact on the community.
ATC was established in 2014 and opened in 2016, currently featuring 13 courts on over four acres of land. This non-profit facility was built to international competition standards and hosts multiple international events annually, including the Calgary National Bank Challenger ATP professional tournament and the women's ITF W60 professional tournament. In 2024, ATC received the Growth Compass People's Choice Award at the Scale-Up Awards.
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