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Rogers Cup tournament director ‘knows everyone’
Karl Hale is, quite simply, a connector of people.
Ask anyone who knows the gregarious Toronto Rogers Cup tournament director and the first thing gleaned is "Karl knows everyone." He put Sidney Crosby in the same room with Roger Federer, teamed the Williams sisters on a doubles court with Jamaican sprinters Yohan Blake and Warren Weir and persuaded six-time Olympic gold-medalist Usain Bolt, another Jamaican, to pick up a racquet and hit with Marion Bartoli.
Wife Mirka keeps Roger Federer humble, says Karl Hale
The Toronto Rogers Cup Tournament Director Karl Hale commented on what makes Roger Federer so great both as a player and person. "Roger has an incredible sense from a human point of view. He is very funny, he is an easy going guy for somebody being such a serious competitor on court.
Karl Hale Named Humanitarian of the Year by the PTR
Congratulations to Karl Hale for being named Humanitarian of the Year by the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) at their International Tennis Symposium annual conference in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Karl is the founder of the Helping Hand Jamaica Foundation, an organization that aims to improve the lives of the next generation of Jamaicans by creating a world class education system through investment in school infrastructure, resource materials and expertise.
Rogers Cup big wig Karl Hale gives back to his beloved Jamaica
It’s a sunny mid-afternoon, and women of leisure dressed in their tennis whites are getting lessons from Karl Hale, the head pro at Toronto’s swanky Donalda Club near Don Mills Rd.
HALE TAKE IT! Rogers Cup tournament director pleased with outcome
Perhaps the only person happier than Bianca Andreescu at the Rogers Cup this week has been tournament director Karl Hale.
Hale has been overseeing the Toronto event since 2006, but never before has he been gifted the type of promotional power that is a 19-year-old Canadian from nearby Thornhill going up against Serena Williams, the greatest woman to play the game, in a final played in perfect conditions on Sunday.
Hale Proud Of Jamaica Cup
Karl Hale, founder of Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation is proud to have partnered with Access Financial Services this year for the sixth staging of the International Tennis Federation Jamaica Cup tournament at the Half Moon Resort in Montego Bay this week.
Proceeds from the tournament will go towards the construction of the Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation’s 20th school in the country.
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Testimonials
“Karl is one of the tennis leaders around the world - a highly respected man and a genuine leader in our industry.”
“Karl and his team put on world class events. Great exhibitions, amazing crowds and most of all I enjoyed the clinics with the children. He’s a the top our business.”
“Karl Hale is unquestionably one of the most talented tournament directors in tennis, or in any sport. Throughout my playing career he made me feel super-welcome and often went out of his way just to enhance my experience of playing in his tournament.”
“Karl is extremely well like by players and is one of the top tournament directors in the world, leading one of the best tournaments in the world.”
“Karl is a truly outstanding person. Not only is he a partner with us via the Anguilla and Antigua Tourist Boards, but when Anguilla got devastated by hurricane Irma, Sports Travel Experts expedited a date change for the event and donated a world class playground for one of the affected schools in Anguilla. One of the best partnerships in my experience. A first class organization.”
“Karl is meticulous and supportive to make sure we meet our results. Absolutely the best money I’ve spent.”
“To get Game-Changing results, Karl will help you focus on Game-Changing thoughts.”
“Premier Consulting has a very strategical approach that is laser focused on getting the results clients desire. A pleasure to work with and strongly recommended. We will use his services annually in the year’s to come.”