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WELCOME TO IATA

WELCOME

Welcome to the Imamović-Ayer Tennis Academy [IATA]. We are pleased that you have chosen to be part of our academy that emphasizes tennis skills and strategies, fitness and wellness while making new friends in a safe, tobacco-free, fun, and competitive environment. The academy structure is guided by safety, program efficiency and effectiveness, service quality and knowledge, friendliness, and training.

MISSION

The mission of IATA is to enhance lives of children, youth, and adults by providing quality instruction from introductory to high performance levels of tennis skills and strategies, fitness and wellness related to the sport in a safe and fun environment, to establish hard working and disciplined individuals striving for excellence.

HISTORY

The IATA was established in May 2007 and is led by two excellent tennis professionals, Nadina and Joel, who have a lifelong competitive playing experience at provincial and college levels, as well as years of teaching experience including tennis camps.

LOCATION

IATA programs are held outdoors on 3 out of 6 Sackville Drive Tennis Courts behind Payzants in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. IATA programs are outdoor based and they run from end of April to September 1, each year. In the fall and winter months, the academy offers indoor tennis specific fitness and school programs from Grade 1 to Grade 6. Together with Tennis Nova Scotia, IATA professionals conduct The Rookie Tour for kids ages 5 to 12 at the Courtyard Tennis and Fitness Club. IATA head office is located in Clayton Park, Halifax. If you have any questions regarding our programs, and registration procedures please contact the head office or e-mail. You can also stop by the courts during the academy program dates and hours to meet or speak with Joel or Nadina in person about any program information, issues or concerns. We value our customers' input and would do our best to accommodate you!

PARTICIPANTS

The academy attracts a wide range of tennis players and people throughout the province. IATA's youngest participant was 4 years old and the oldest 65 years old in 2007. The skill and the tennis background of these participants varies from the beginner level of not having ever played tennis in their life before to provincially ranked juniors and adults in the province of Nova Scotia. We are confident to announce that some academy junior participants have the potential of reaching the college level of play in the near future. In 2007, IATA had a chance to introduce its programs to 500 participants overall.

All junior participants under the age of 17 registered in a tennis program offered through IATA are eligible for the tax credit/healthy incentive for up to $500 per participant [child]. For more information visit the Nova Scotia Health Promotion Tax-Incentive.

We hope that you will have a safe and fun experience! Enjoy your stay with us!

FORUM

: Matthew J. Ayer RIP

ACADEMY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to all winners and finalists on a great performance in the event. Thanks to everyone for coming out. The Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 29th 2008 at 7p.m. Please park in Rock Church's Parking lot.

RISING STAR AWARD WINNER

The rising star award winner will be publicly announced on Friday Aug29th at 7:20 p.m. The applicants will know of their status by Thursday [Aug 28th] morning.

Tennis Weather Forecast:

Please call the court phone number @ 412-1578 to confirm that your lesson is on for the given day/time. Thank you!

RNSYS Tennis Register

RULES, AWARDS, & SPONSORS

IATA Rules

All junior participants are required to follow the behaviour management policy. These include 5 simple rules for all participants enrolled in the junior programs:

1. Keep hands & feet to yourself

2. Touch only what belongs to you

3. Listen to your coaches

4. Speak positively to each other

5. Stay within the activity area

Failure to do so may result in suspension and permanent banning from the program. Please see a copy of the behaviour checklist used as a guide to dealing with inappropriate behaviour.

All academy participants must have proper equipment for the program of their choice. The usual equipment required includes: tennis racquet [one will be provided to those who do not own one], running or tennis shoes, water & snack, weather appropriate wear [sun-block, hat], lots of energy and desire to learn. Some additional equipment may be required for certain programs [advised within program description].

IATA Awards

Each year IATA gives out three awards to three outstanding junior players. In 2007, Sebastian Green was awarded the Most Improved Player of the year, and Warren Dietrich was awarded the Most Valuable Player of the year. In addition, this year, the academy is looking to award someone with the "Rising Star" Money Award. The deadline for this award is August 15, 2008! . All junior academy participants are encouraged to apply. Please contact us if you have any questions.

IATA Sponsors

IATA is sponsored regionally and internationally by a number of agencies. These organizations have aided in effective academy program delivery by making their resources available and easily accessible. We thank each and one sponsor for making their contributions to help us operate better and smoother. See IATA Sponsors.

USEFUL & FUN LINKS

Our Game is Radical

Ontario Tennis Association

Dufferin Tennis

Girl Guides of Canada