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YWTC at Full Capacity
- Effective May 14th, YWTC has stopped accepting applications for Adult, Family and Senior Memberships for the 2024 year.
- If you choose to apply now for an Adult, Family or Senior Membership, you will be put on the 2025 waiting list.
- We are still accepting Student and Junior Membership applications for the 2024 season.
Opening BBQ Success
- A tip of the hat to all who attended and helped out at our season opening BBQ.
- Our biggest thanks go to Master Chefs Tommy LE and Paul VO for serving up some supremely tasty BBQ and to Maurice POWER, and Martha APPIAH for generously lending a hand. Countless invisible elves pitched in as well, but as grateful as we are, they shall forever remain anonymous.
- Ben & Monika ARMSTRONG, proprietors of Game, Set & Match, our neighborhood tennis shop, deserve special note of thanks for bringing a fine assortment of the latest demo racquets for members to try out.
After-School Jr Program Registration Now Open
- The A/S Jr Program runs weekdays (M, T, W, T, F) 4pm ~ 6pm from May 14th to June 20th (six weeks).
- The registration form may be found under the Join tab, Junior Programs.
Summer Day Camp Registration Now Open
- Summer vacation is just around the corner, and so is YWTC's Tennis Camp
- Register your kids early to ensure a spot during the week(s) you want.
- Registration forms may be found under the Join tab, Junior Programs
Newbie Clinic Signup
- Clinics are led by experienced, TPA-accredited instructors.
- The Clinic size is limited; early registration is recommended to secure your spot.
- If the Clinic is full, it means we have reached the maximum per court (5). Add your name to the waitlist, and if we reach the minimum of four, a second court will be added (with a second instructor assisting).
- The Clinic is designed to help newbies reach 2.5 NTRP, which is the minimum needed to play the Mon House League.
- NTRP levels explained:
- 1.0: Just starting to play tennis.
- 1.5: Working primarily on ball control, getting the ball into play, placing serve inside the box.
- 2.0: Can rally five consecutive, slow~medium pace balls at 3/4-length of the court
Needs more on-court experience, emphasizing consistency.
• 2.5 Is ready to play league matches and low-level tournaments.
High Schoolers! Do Your Community Service at YWTC
- YWTC welcomes high schoolers looking to complete their 40h of community service.
- If you know of a high schooler looking to do volunteer work, suggest they email us at: ywtc@ywtc.ca
- Students can complete their community hours at YWTC all at once, or in increments.
- All Ontario high school students, to graduate, must complete at least 40 hours of community service.
ClubSpark, Our New Online Court Booking System
- YWTC has transitioned to ClubSpark, our new online court booking system that replaces GameTime.
- Members will receive an invite to register for ClubSpark which is now up and running.
- We solicit your patience & understanding as we figure out how this thing works.
- We adopted ClubSpark because it comes highly recommended by Tennis Canada & the Ontario Tennis Association.
- If you're experiencing issues with court booking or system registration, write yorkwestontc@outlook.com
Hitting Partner Finder Form Ready
- Want to connect with other members to hit?
- Fill out our Hitting Partner Form to more easily connect with other members.
- Once you sign up, you'll see other members' skill levels, preferred times, and contact info.
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Gate Code Changed
- All 2024 members have been notified via email of the new gate code.
- Never share the code with non-members!
- Our security gate was installed for member safety & to prevent vandalism to the Clubhouse.
- If someone asks you for the code, don't be shy about demanding they first show their shoe tag.
- No shoe tag, no member privileges!
You Can Help Keep YWTC Smoke-Free
- Cannabis smoking just outside of Court 4 has been a nuisance at all times of the day and night.
- YWTC, like all City of Toronto-owned facilities, is a smoke-free zone.
- The Smoke-Free Ontario Act prohibits smoking within 20 meters of sporting areas, playgrounds, play areas, and spectator areas next to sporting areas.
- Violators face a fine of up to $5000.
- These restrictions apply to tobacco, cannabis (medical & recreational) as well as vaping or electronic cigarettes.
- If bothered by smoke while on the court, DO NOT ENGAGE with the offender(s).
- Dial 416.808.2222 to file a complaint with TPS.
- Be sure to send a follow-up note to ywtc@ywtc.ca with the date & time of the incident.
- Do not expect immediate results.
- With a list of our filed complaints, our City Councillor will be able to request TPS to step up their patrols of the Weston Lions Park.
- Do not dial 911, as this number is strictly for emergency use only.
FAQs
- Have a burning question ?
- Get the answer now on our new Frequently Asked Questions page under the About Us tab.
OTA & Tennis Canada Launch Community Tennis Networks
- Looking to compete against singles players from other clubs in the GTA?
- The Ontario Tennis Association, in partnership with Tennis Canada, has launched Community Tennis Networks (CTN).
- CTN connects you with players of your level (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced), and in your area.
- Areas include Toronto West, Toronto East, Mississauga, Vaughan, Brampton, and beyond.
- Playing CTN matches gives you an ITF World Tennis Number, to track ITF WTN ranking and match score history.
- Invite opponents to play at York-Weston (the Guest Fee applies, of course).
- Or get invited to play as a visitor at other local clubs (fees may apply) !
- Check out how CTN works by clicking www.communitytennisnetwork.com/networks
- Registration is free! Plus they're giving away fantastic prizes! What an amazing deal !
- But wait, it's not actually free — You've already paid for CTN!
- About 10% of your YWTC membership fee goes to the OTA each year.
- So thank you very much OTA for giving something back!
- Registration numbers are low at this very early stage, but give it time, and CTN will grow.
Fall Cleanup: Mission Accomplished!
- It was a beautiful autumn morning on Sun Nov 12th — ideal for our annual leaf cleanup.
- To those who generously lent a hand:
Son NGUYEN, Nhan NGUYEN, Ha NGUYEN, Tony PHAN, Mai TRAN, David VO & Paul VO
the Club offers a big thank you & one free 2024 Guest Pass each !
- Interested in volunteering? Then save the date: Sun Apr 14th 2024
- That's when volunteers will be needed next to help with our spring cleaning.
Phishing Scam Alert!
- Club emails have been hacked.
- Several members have reported receiving emails from "The YWTC Club President" or "OLES G*****" urgently requesting cooperation, and . . . $.
- These emails are phishing attempts to get into your wallet.
- Do not click any links, or reply: Delete the email.
- Check out the sender's address: A shady-looking domain name is the tell-tale sign of a scammer.