Tennis
Regular tennis play has been demonstrated to improve strength, coordination, agility and balance. We could go on about the health and safety benefits of playing tennis, but above all else, we truly believe that when it comes to any sport it should start with fun. A strong rooted history in good sportsmanship, teamwork, and camaraderie among players, tennis has forever been a social sport that leads to enjoyment. Also, the fresh air doesn’t hurt!
2023 includes programs for new, recreational & competitive players. To access the DRYTC courts, you require a DRYTC Pickleball Membership. Day use passes are also available on our registration system - max 5/year.
Join our DRYTC Spond Communication Hub to connect with tennis members, schedule games and keep up with Tennis activities & news! Spond is a fantastic (and free) app for sports clubs & can be accessed from a smart phone or a desktop.
JUNIOR Lessons
Introduce your child to to the wonderful sport of tennis!
Not only is it a lifetime sport, tennis has a strong & rooted history in good sportsmanship, teamwork, camaraderie among players and of course FUN! Balls and paddles provided.
May / June Junior Lessons (Age 6 -14)
Monday / Wednesday / 4-5 pm
Starts Monday May 29th
Students will be divided based on age
Summer Junior Lessons
Age 6 - 8
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday 8:30 - 9:30
Starts Monday, July 3rd
Age 9 - 11
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday 9:30 - 10:30
Starts Monday, July 3rd
Age 12 - 14
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday 10:30 - 11:30
Starts Monday, July 3rd
Junior Round Robin
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:00
Starts Wednesday, July 12th
Youth Private Lessons 12 years and older
Junior Advanced Lessons
Ages 12-18
Timing to be arranged
Contact Oliver via Email or on Spond
Consider registering for both junior tennis & junior pickleball - double the learning & double the fun!
Jumpstart funding is available for junior lessons. Go to jumpstart.canadiantire.ca to check your eligibility and to apply.
Alternatively, in case of need, a bursary program is available to assist with lesson fees. Contact the registrar for information about the Don Clements Bursary.
ADULT Programs
Give tennis a try! Purchase a Learn-2-Play tennis pass & join us for four Saturday lessons, 9:30-11 am starting on June 10th. The lesson fee will be refunded should you choose to become a member. If you prefer another time for lessons, send us an email or contact Joseph on Spond.
Adult Learn to Play & Lessons
Round Robins
Monday evenings 5:30-7:30, courts 1&2, all players of varying skill levels are welcome for fun evening of tennis round robins. Oliver will be on hand to provide coaching during the evening! Emphasizing the “fun” aspects of the game, teams are re-arranged after every match. All skill levels are welcome. Starts June 5th. Sign up each week on court calendar, capped at 16.
Ladder / House Leagues
Court Bookings
Drills & Skills with a coach & ball machine, Saturday am after Learn-to-Play.
Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:30, courts to be determined based on weekly registration, intermediate / advanced house league. Play in pre-arranged teams according to the skill level. Starts June 5th. Weekly calendar sign up by Saturday, max 12 players
Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30, courts to be determined based on weekly registration, all player singles round robin. Players are seeded & matched according to their skill levels with a handicap. Starts June 5th. Weekly calendar sign up by Sunday, max 16 players.
Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 intermediate / advanced doubles round robins, courts to be determined based on weekly registration. Starts with random teams re-arranged based on the king-of-hill format. Matches are 10 games long. Starts June 5th. Weekly sign up by Monday on the calendar.
Adult tennis lessons and ball machine practices are offered by Oliver on Spond or olivertobiaswalke[at]hotmail.com. $30/hr and are booked through our court calendar.
Season end team competitions & club singles / doubles / mixed doubles championships. Dates & details to follow.
NEW! Court booking will be available May 29th, after the courts have been repaired and painted. Bookings can be made 7 days in advance.
Keep an eye out on the Tennis Court Calendar in May to know when our Learn-2 Play programs are running!
Tennis FAQ
Who can I reach out to with some questions about programming?
For junior tennis you can reach out to Graham Sage on Spond or via email at jrtennis[at]drytc.ca For adult tennis please reach out to Joseph Turnbull on Spond or via email at josephturnbull6[at]gmail.com
Are you running junior programs in 2023?
Yes, in 2023 we are running junior programs in sailing, tennis and pickleball! Youth do not need to be a member to register for summer programs.
