Dear Friends of Don Mills Tennis Club,

Hope your winter has gone well, with some or a good amount of indoor tennis.

We’re looking forward to bringing you a wonderful season of tennis in 2022! We have started work to ensure everything is in place so we can have a smooth club opening.

We expect that given the current situation, we should be able to open and operate as usual. There might still be some COVID-19 protocols in place, like hand sanitizing, no walk-ons, masks entering the clubhouse, etc.

Regarding teams and Intercounty Leagues, it looks like a return to a full season of 14 weeks of play. So far, we have put in our intention to field teams in the Mixed Doubles, Ladies, and Junior League categories.

The bubble will come down in mid-April and we’ll aim to open on Saturday, April 30th, so mark your calendars. Of course, this might be too optimistic, so stay tuned to our website updates or news e-blasts as we might have to adjust to conditions. Coaches are aiming to start lessons for the kids the week of April 25 if the weather is fine.

Due to the successful implementation of our online booking system Court Reserve last year, we are bringing it back. We will modify court availabilities to suit the greater member’s need.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Despite inflation everywhere, our 2022 fees are staying the same as last year. Adult and Seniors’ fees stay at $130. Junior fees stay the same at $50 first child, subsequent at $40. Your Board has worked hard managing the funds while offering all possible kinds of programming, team support, and services. Members can still take advantage of the Early Bird special of $120 if paid before April 24, 2022. We’re one of the few clubs still offering their members an Early Bird special for their loyalty. We are still one of the cheapest clubs around, and we hope you recognize the good value that Don Mills’ membership represents. Where else can you get 6 fantastic new courts, online booking, two certified coaches, programs and gourmet socials? [socials when permitted under non-Covid times]

Juniors Programs– Bring the little ones out to try their skills, see if they like a new sport. The Junior Program, as usual, offers Progressive Junior Tennis Development programs. We will have Junior House League later in the summer, and weekday Junior Priority Hours of 4-6 pm, Jr ICTA teams for competitive match play, and summer camp. For more info, contact either of our two certified coaches:
1. Coach Pavel Lupych at Ph: 416-880-4690 or email at [email protected].
Click here for information on Junior clinics with Pavel.
2. Coach Stephanie Willerding at Ph: (647) 998-5542 or email at [email protected]
Click here for information on Junior clinics with Stephanie.

April 19-23 [Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri] – we will likely be doing the Grounds clean up, putting up nets and windscreens. All volunteers are welcome. More hands the merrier. Drop Grounds Director Scott Harrald a line if you can help.

Our Adult House League will continue on Wednesday evenings. Previous participants all report good things on the camaraderie and well-matched level of players. If you’re looking for a friendly competition in a fun atmosphere, please join us Wednesday evenings. 3.0 level and above. You must register to show your interest, and a not-super-serious tryout date will be communicated around mid-May. For more info and registration details, check here.

If you’re looking for a more serious interclub competition, our Intercounty Evening Teams’ Tryouts will take place Sat, April 23 rd 10-2 pm, for First Assessment with Nigel McClean, Tournament Director. The rain date is Sun April 24th, 10-2 pm. Newcomers, or new-to-teams-play, please take note of tryout dates and procedures. We will field 3 Intercounty Evening teams: A, B, and C. Our Daytime Teams’ Tryouts will take place outdoors the week of April 25- 29. All dates are subject to City and weather conditions. For all info and registration details:
Day Time Teams
Evening Teams

Our ever-popular Kaffeeklatsch drop-in program will continue on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Volunteers to help with the program are always needed.

CONTINUING this year is our popular LiveBall clinics. Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10 pm. Contact coach Pavel. Come and test your strokes, cardio, volleys, smashes, or mis-hits! It’s all in fun. Coach Stephanie is offering Cardio tennis. Please contact Stephanie directly.

We continue to offer secure payments by debit e-transfer! It’s easy, fast, and secure. All directions are on the website on the Registration page. You may still elect to pay by cheque, using regular mail.

For those unfamiliar, DMTC offers six courts in a park setting, an air-conditioned clubhouse, WIFI, free balls during programs, lively Round Robin Socials (when permitted), and 2 skilled Pros to take you to the next level.

We invite you to visit our website where you can learn about upcoming events, our court schedule, and our club’s programs for 2022.

Please register early (by Apr 19th) to allow us time to approve your online booking IDs by Apr 29th. For returning members, please visit www.donmillstennisclub.com, Sign In, then navigate to Renew Membership in the Members Area and process your 2022 membership.

For new members, you must register online [no paper applications]; visit www.donmillstennisclub.com, create your personal profile, pay online or by cheque. If you have any questions or comments, please send those via the Contact Us page.

Looking forward to getting back to normal, to a safe and fun-packed 2022,

Angela Kooij, President
Don Mills Tennis Club