CBTA FAQ
What is Beach Tennis?
Beach Tennis is the fastest growing beach sport throughout the world. Currently being played in over 75 countries, the fast paced beach sport has goals of being an Olympic sport.
Beach tennis is played on a sand surface, similar to a volleyball court. The court is 8 meters by 16 meters with a net dividing the two sides. The net height is set at 1.7 m. The player uses a paddle made of fiberglass and/or carbon fiber between 18.5 inches and 20 inches in length and depressurized tennis ball weighing around 40 grams (+-5g).
The server gets one chance to serve the ball from anywhere behind the baseline and must serve the ball over the net into the opponent’s court. The opponents must then return the ball over the net and the point continues. The point is over when the ball hits the sand or lands out of bounds. Scoring is the same as tennis except it uses a “no-ad” system which means at 40-40 (deuce) it is a deciding point. Matches are typically 2 out of 3 sets but can be adjusted accordingly.
It is an incredibly easy sport to play the first time and very difficult to master. Often, players are playing a full match within 10 minutes of picking up a paddle. The sport is suitable for any age or athletic level.
Beach Tennis originated in Ravenna, a small coastal town in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. Although there have been ball and paddle games for centuries, the first organized beach tennis match was played sometime around 1970.
Who are we?
The Canadian Beach Tennis Association was established in 2020 to begin structuring and formalizing the sport of Beach Tennis. The officers and board are composed of players, organizers and business professionals, all of whom share the same interest and goals of taking Beach Tennis to the next level in Canada.
Marty Salokas is a former top 25 player in the world, #1 player from the United States and “Godfather” of beach tennis in North America. He is responsible for building and creating the first permanent courts in the USA and Mexico. He has hosted over 20 events, both locally and internationally and is the emcee for the largest beach tennis tournament in the world, Aruba Beach Tennis Open. Marty brings years of knowledge and experience to the CBTA, having been involved since 2005, and has goals of creating the National Team for both adults and juniors.
Noah Goldstein is the “king of the beach” in Canada. Based out of Toronto, Noah has helped create one of the fastest growing beach tennis clubs in the world. Coming from an ultimate frisbee background, Noah has first hand knowledge of how to grow a national competition team and create the excitement that surrounds such a sport. With his business acumen and knowledge, he will be the key player to the growth of CBTA. Add info about previous work experience
How to get started:
If you would like more information about playing beach tennis
If you would like more information about launching a beach tennis program of your own
If you would like to see beach tennis in your town
If you would like to have a beach tennis exhibition at your club/facility
If you would like to become a certified CBTA instructor
If you would like information about being a sponsor
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