Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre announces expansion as it celebrates 10 years of community impact

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Proposed expansion will increase year-round access to tennis while building on a decade of service to Calgarians and Albertans

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CALGARY, Alberta, June 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC) announced plans for a significant expansion of its existing facility, marking a major milestone in the Centre’s continued growth as it celebrates its 10-year anniversary serving Calgary and the broader tennis community.

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The proposed expansion will increase year-round access to tennis, enhance community amenities and further strengthen Calgary’s position as a leading destination for tennis development, competition and recreation in Canada.

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While the proposed development still needs to complete the appropriate development processes, the expansion is slated to include the construction of eight additional indoor courts, increasing year-round public access to tennis by 62 per cent. The expansion will also include a new reception building with change rooms, washrooms and office space, 89 additional parking stalls, enhanced landscaping, improved lighting and security features, and a dedicated passenger drop-off and pick-up area.

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As part of the proposed development, a future phase of work will see additional seasonal outdoor courts constructed and will include other public amenities to be determined by an engagement process involving the Acadia Community Association and the ATC.

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“Our vision has always been to create the best community-based tennis development centre in North America while ensuring tennis remains accessible, welcoming and affordable for everyone,” said Danny Da Costa, Chief Executive Officer, Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre. “This expansion will allow us to serve thousands more Calgarians each year, meet growing demand for court access and programming, and continue building a community asset that benefits residents, athletes and families for generations to come.”

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Since opening its doors in 2016, the Centre has become one of Canada’s premier tennis facilities and a recognized leader in community sport development. Over the past decade, the Centre has served hundreds of thousands of Calgarians and Albertans, provided over 71,000 hours of annual court access, introduced more than 70,000 children to tennis through its school programs and partnered with more than 30 community organizations to expand access to the sport. The Centre has also hosted national and international events, generated significant economic activity for Calgary.

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“Tennis Canada is thrilled to be a part of the Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre’s 10th Anniversary Celebration,” said Gavin Ziv, Chief Executive Officer, Tennis Canada. “Tennis has seen incredible growth over the last few years, and it is our continued mission to expand access to the game for all Canadians. The Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre’s proposed expansion of adding eight courts to their facility will do just that, improving access to tennis for its community by 62 per cent. Tennis is a sport for life, for all people and we look forward to the Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre’s enhanced facility creating more opportunities for Calgary’s tennis community that will encourage a positive experience on and off the court.”