All members are encouraged to be actively involved in the association and volunteer when possible, we also invite members to consider running for a position on the Board. The full description of roles and responsibilities for each position can be found in the association’s bylaws.
Please reach out to any of the current members of the Board if you have any questions about their roles, or how you can help your club.
The board welcomes input from all members – please reach out with any questions or feedback you have.
Joel Harnest (he/him)
president@vtatennis.ca
While tennis has been a lifelong sport, the last 3 years in particular I’ve become obsessed with training, clinics, tournaments and most importantly – the community! It’s been a pleasure and joy to be a part of the VTA, including Pac Cup, play sessions, socials and travelling for GLTA tournaments.
The club has undergone immense growth in the last 5 years, and I am keen to keep that up with diversifying our membership, supporting beginners and (queer) women and trans folk to join our club too. My personal goals on the court include skills development, and I’d love to pilot a “skills development” stream of programming in the years ahead. Stay tuned for more!
Favourite Shot: Lefty-serve out wide
Favourite Player: Rafa & Angie Kerber
Play Division: B
Aiste Ulozaite (she/her)
vicepresident@vtatennis.ca
Tennis is life. Period. Paragraph.
I always felt at home on the tennis court and I hope more people can discover and enjoy the magic of the sport.
Very excited to join the team and see how we can create more opportunities for everyone to play and improve, while building new friendships.
Favourite Shot: Serve (when it works)
Favourite Player: I grew up in the era of Andre Agassi & Gabriela Sabatini and in spite of all the drama I think Djokovic is one of the greatest players of all time.
Play Division: C
Patrick Rmeily (he/him)
playdirector@vtatennis.ca
I didn’t know how much joining VTA would mean to me and I regret not joining earlier this community of wonderful human beings from so many different walks of life and backgrounds all coming together for the love of tennis. I have met tons of amazing humans and have made many new good friends because of the VTA. To say that l am proud to be a part of your bigger tennis family doesn’t express my gratitude to all of you enough. And what a wonderful year it has been serving as your play director and now getting voted to do it again! I always try my best to make your experiences as fun as possible and am always happy to listen to any feedback or questions you may have. Hope you all have a great year ahead and see you on a tennis court soon!
Favourite Shot: Double handed FH down the line
Favourite Player: Pat Rafter / Steffi Graf / Monica Seles
Play Division: A
Jeffrey Hernaez (he/him)
tournaments@vtatennis.ca
I’ve been a club member since I moved to Vancouver in 2017. I’m excited to be back on the board this year. After serving as President the past three years, I’m excited to be focusing on the VTA’s Tournaments. I’m looking forward to our Club Tournament and VIP tournament in 2024.
Favourite Shot: Backhand, Crosscourt
Favourite Player: Serena Williams
Play Division: C
Ricky Alvarez
social@vtatennis.ca
JR Hammond (he/him)
treasurer@vtatennis.ca
Honoured to be back again for another round as treasurer this year! With all the excitement ahead for our 2023/2024 season, I am eager to begin working on our finances to support another fantastic year ahead.
All of our work will continue to be available for our club members and board so please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any insights, questions and opportunities for improvement.
I speak for all of us on the board that we are here for making your experience as a VTA member better!
See you on the courts soon!
Favourite Shot: Net Volley
Favourite Player: Nadal
Play Division: C/B
Charles Pflanz
secretary@vtatennis.ca
Will serve my causes.
Favourite Tennis Shot: Alcazar’s drop
Favourite Player: Everyone
Play Division: B
Damian Jolley (he/him)
communications@vtatennis.ca
Summer 2k23 was such a rewarding season for me – both in my tennis, socially in the VTA, and being on the board. The time I put into the club rewarded me back ten-fold. I’m going to continue to put my best into being your Communications Director for 2024, having fun, building deeper connections with the community – and maybe playing some tennis along the way.
Favourite Shot: Board shots and backhand angle™
Favourite Player: You!
Play Division: C
You may also send an email to all board members directly via: board@vtatennis.ca
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