What is a "Challenger"?

⁠1hr ⏱️ of games guided by umpire
⁠max 4 players
fun way of learning tennis as "beginner 1.5"... guaranteed solid hit for "open 5.0+" players & beyond (find your level & play within it)

What is the difference between "Challenger" & "Tournament"?

⁠challengers are 1hr - tournaments are 3+ hrs
⁠challengers have a max of 4 players - tournaments have a max of 8 players
challenger format is determined at the courts - tournament format is posted 2 days before event
Televised - CHALLENGERS are not streamed live. TOURNAMENTS are streamed/ commentated live via our FB page at https://www.facebook.com/share/1LUzoNJv1S/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Challenger Divisions

need help finding your level? https://breakpointclub.org/find-your-level

Rookie 1.0 (red balls) - we do not offer challengers at 1.0 level

Beginner 1.5 (orange balls) - understands maybe 20% of rules; needs umpire help on every point

Advanced-Beginner 2.0 - grasps 30+% of rules; umpire is often guiding players upon request

Low Intermediate 2.5

Intermediate 3.0

High Intermediate 3.5

Intermediate-Advanced 4.0

Advanced 4.5

Open 5.0+

* the umpire is a friendly & helpful BreakPoint coach...ask for help or stay in your own 'head space'

Challenger Format

depends on # of players that show up.

1 player = umpire vs player (umpire will play to your level)
2 players = singles (umpire on sidelines)
3 players = doubles (umpire is 4th player & plays to level of group)
4 players = doubles (umpire on sidelines)

* when umpire is on sidelines, umpire throws balls from hopper to server…less downtime picking up balls

Housekeeping

60 ft court stage 2 medium speed training balls used for the "Beginner 1.5" division
Full court & reg balls for all other divisions
tennis has a long history of "playing nice"😇 if a gap in skill level persists - don't worry about making multiple errors....skill differences always exist & the coach will help keep the "friendly play" 🤝 tradition alive.

Champion

most game wins within 1hr receives challenger medal or pinnie

Recent Challenger Winners

Mar 29th High Intermediate (NTRP 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Big excitement at the 3.5 High Intermediate Challenger!

After an incredible series of matches against Sherryn, Amy, and Rishard, YAS delivered an outstanding performance on the court and claimed the championship!

When determination, effort, and talent come together, success is inevitable.

Mar 28th Advanced-Beginner (NTRP 2.0) Challenger at Crescent

Mar 29th High Intermediate (NTRP 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Pete was able to win the challenger Saturday 28 March with a 1 point difference from a close second Mary with 7 games each

Mar 21st Advanced-Beginner (NTRP 2.0) Challenger at Crescent

Mar 29th High Intermediate (NTRP 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Mar 21st Advanced-Beginner (NTRP 2.0) Challenger at Crescent

Another Challenger title under his belt with BreakPoint, battling it out against Peter, Felipe, and Yasmin. Solid play, great rallies, and clutch moments all around.

Back-to-back energy… Chris is on a roll!

Mar 12th Advanced-Beginner (NTRP 2.0) Challenger at Eastdale

Mar 29th High Intermediate (NTRP 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Mar 21st Advanced-Beginner (NTRP 2.0) Challenger at Crescent

Frank won his first 2.0 challenger in a close 6-2, 6-4 match at Eastdale ci. Both players are encouraged to play 2.5 this spring.

Mar 8th Intermediate 3.0/ High Intermediate 3.5 (NTRP 3.0- 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Feb 22nd Intermediate 3.0/ High Intermediate 3.5 (NTRP 3.0- 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Mar 8th Intermediate 3.0/ High Intermediate 3.5 (NTRP 3.0- 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Nima wins another challenger with BreakPoint to keep up a very strong winter season.

Mar 1st Intermediate 3.0/ High Intermediate 3.5 (NTRP 3.0- 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Feb 22nd Intermediate 3.0/ High Intermediate 3.5 (NTRP 3.0- 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Mar 8th Intermediate 3.0/ High Intermediate 3.5 (NTRP 3.0- 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Nima in the blue shirt won another challenger by winning 9 games.

Congratulations Nima!

Feb 28th Low Intermediate 2.5/ Intermediate 3.0 (NTRP 2.5- 3.0) Challenger at Crescent

Feb 22nd Intermediate 3.0/ High Intermediate 3.5 (NTRP 3.0- 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Mary Grace showed up ready to compete and brought full intensity.

Strong focus, high energy, and great execution throughout the hour.

Well deserved medal!

Feb 22nd Intermediate 3.0/ High Intermediate 3.5 (NTRP 3.0- 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Congratulations to Kosa for winning a challenger at our Crescent location by winning 8 games

Feb 22nd Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Congratulations Jon for winning Sunday's challenger with 7 games

Varun 6, Kerri 5, Chris 5

Feb 19th Beginner (NTRP 1.5) Challenger at Niagara

Feb 22nd Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Francesco was able to win this entertaining challenger against Felipe, Yasmin & Myriam at Niagara.

Great rallies & solid baseline shots!

Feb 19th Advanced-Beginner (NTRP 2.0) Challenger at Eastdale

Feb 22nd Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Feb 13 High Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced (NTRP 3.5- 4.0) Challenger at UCC

It was a combo of finesse & power that won the medal in a full evening of doubles and singles at Eastdale. Andy took the crown with 8 wins.

Feb 13 High Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced (NTRP 3.5- 4.0) Challenger at UCC

Feb 22nd Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Feb 13 High Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced (NTRP 3.5- 4.0) Challenger at UCC

Driscoll was able to win the challenger showing a powerful baseline game & accurate forehand shots.

Congratulations Driscoll!

Feb 13 High Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced (NTRP 3.5- 4.0) Challenger at UCC

Congratulations Peter on winning the Friday Spark Challenger 9/4

Feb 8th Intermediate/ High Intermediate (NTRP 3.0- 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Feb 13 High Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced (NTRP 3.5- 4.0) Challenger at UCC

Congratulations Kelly for winning the Crescent Sunday night challenger!

Feb 8th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at UCC

Feb 13 High Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced (NTRP 3.5- 4.0) Challenger at UCC

Feb 8th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at UCC

Congratulations Maria for winning the Challenger after a winning 9 games with a great performance, keep up the good work!

Feb 7th Low Intermediate/ Intermediate (NTRP 2.5- 3.0) Challenger at Crescent

Feb 13 High Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced (NTRP 3.5- 4.0) Challenger at UCC

Feb 8th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at UCC

This medal was so hard to get because of the great level of tennis that Parsa, Tony and Rahat showed.

Strong serves and returns were the base of this challenger.

Congratulations Tony!

Feb 7th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Nash was the winner of this challenger against Rahat, Mary Grace and Sunil.

Consistency and great serves made him win these amazing matches.

Congratulations Nash!

Feb 5th Advanced-Beginner (NTRP 2.0) Challenger at Eastdale

Feb 7th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Results are in on Thursdays finest challenger lineup Peter 5, Kamilla 7, Sid 1. Big serves & impressive rallies thru & thru.

Feb 1st Intermediate/ High Intermediate (NTRP 3.0- 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Feb 7th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Feb 1st Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Huge congratulations to Nima for winning the Feb 1st challenger at Crescent!

Feb 1st Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Feb 7th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Feb 1st Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Big congratulations to Chris for winning the Challenger at Crescent, winning 7 games! The lone gentleman standing tall as the thorn among the roses.

Jan 24th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Just one tip on your serve could make the difference. Congratulations Rahat for winning your challenger against Sunil and Yas. Keep going on your game development.

Jan 18th Intermediate/ High Intermediate (NTRP 3.0- 3.5) Challenger at Crescent

Jan 24th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Champion energy! Congratulations Wes for winning the challenger at Crescent.

Jan 11th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Jan 24th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Jan 11th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Congratulations to Yas on winning the 2.5 Low Intermediate challenger 9–3!

Great rallies, high intensity!

Jan 3rd Low Intermediate/ Intermediate (NTRP 2.5- 3.0) Challenger at Crescent

Jan 24th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Jan 11th Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Congratulations Hugo!

Amazing level of tennis with good movements around the court and killer serve to grab the win.

Jan 3rd Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Congratulations Ronak!

A massive performance from the baseline to win this challenger and collect a good amount of experience through this match.

Jan 3rd Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Congratulations Nash!

A big serve performance let him win the challenger against Preston and Rahat.

Keep going Nash!

Jan 2nd High Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced (NTRP 3.5- 4.0) Challenger at UCC

Jan 3rd Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Jan 2nd High Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced (NTRP 3.5- 4.0) Challenger at UCC

Congratulations to Adam who won this extraordinary challenger against Abishek and Stephen.

Consistency is the word to describe his solid performance.

Jan 2nd High Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced (NTRP 3.5- 4.0) Challenger at UCC

Jan 3rd Advanced-Beginner/ Low Intermediate (NTRP 2.0- 2.5) Challenger at Crescent

Jan 2nd High Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced (NTRP 3.5- 4.0) Challenger at UCC

Congratulations to Abhishek on winning the High intermediate challenger 10-6 against Yoshi, great rallies and lots of tactics and game building