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pick-up details for Shoe tag & Club KEY FOB

  • Pick-up Dates: Collect your 2026 shoe tags and key fobs this weekend:
    • Saturday, April 18: 11:00 am ~ 1:00 pm
    • Sunday, April 19: 3:00 pm ~ 5:00 pm
  • New Digital Access: YWTC is upgrading to a key fob system for the main gate and clubhouse.
  • Fob Policy: All 2026 adult members receive one free fob; lost fobs cost $20 to replace.
  • Between now & the June 1st deadline: 
    • Enter via the (old) mechanical door lock using last year's 4-digit (* * * *) PIN.
    • Enter via the new digital keypad using the 5-digit PIN (legacy 4-digit * * * *  PIN + 1)
    • After June 1st:  Both keypads will be disabled; key fob required for all access.
  • Key Refunds: Members who paid $10 for a clubhouse key in 2026 will receive a cash refund. No refunds for keys from 2025 or earlier.
  • Missed Dates: If you cannot attend this weekend, there'll be many more: Check back here for future pick-up times.

Clubhouse Washrooms NOW OPEN

  • The water taps are running and the washrooms are open again.
  • Our water cooler has been cleaned and is now dispensing chilled, filtered water.

Soft-opening rescheduled


  • Soft-opening date originally set for  Sun April 12th has been rescheduled to Sun April 26th at 10am​​.

Intercounty Team
​outdoor spring practice & tryouts

  • Outdoor session @ YWTC Sat May 2nd @330pm (Registration required)
  • ​To register in advance (no charge), click  ​forms.gle/wCPASCXuygu6yCrj9
  • Open to fully paid-up 2026 YWTC members only.
  • Requirements:
    • Attendance is mandatory for those seeking a roster spot.
    • The Head Pro will assess NTRP and determine final team assignments.
    • Intercounty Teams:  Five
      • Mixed League: Majors, A, B, and C Divisions
      • Ladies League: Majors Division

COURT 4 POLICY revised

  • Court 4 (Teaching Court) is unavailable for booking but is open for walk-on play when not in use for lessons.
  • To maximize occupancy, Doubles play takes precedence over Singles. 
  • Doubles: 2 hrs max
  • Singles: 1 hr max
  • Changeovers: At the top-of-the hour.
  • Public Hours: City of Toronto Public Tennis Court Rules are in force on all YWTC courts (incl Court 4):
                                   Both Doubles & Singles must rotate every 30 min if people are waiting to play.

court bOOKING SYSTEm improved for 2026

  • Our court booking system has been improved to make it more user friendly.
  • To access the new Booking System link, click 'Court Booking' on the navigation bar as shown above.
  • Check your inbox for the Member Booking Report as shown below.
  • Click the first link (see below) to open the Member Booking Spreadsheet.
  • DO NOT ASK for editing permission:  The spreadsheet is not editable.
  • Instead, use the blue colored hyperlinks to open the Form (Court Booking or Lesson Request).
  • Click the second link (see below) to open the Booking System Player Profile Form & create a Profile.
  • Use the check box within the Form to Add / to Remove your name from the Available Partners list.
  • It’s the easiest way to connect with the YWTC community—you can list yourself as an available hitting partner or find others ready for a match!​

"I didn't get that email!"

​Email Disclaimer:
  • YWTC is not accountable for missed communications due to email delivery issues if members claim they did not receive the email.

Primary Communication Notice:
  • This website serves as the primary platform for sharing important information with YWTC members, and emails are secondary.
  • Members are responsible for checking this page and our Google Calendar (under the Programs tab) regularly for announcements of upcoming events, changes in schedules, registration deadlines, etc.

Emails and Email Lists:
  • Our email subscriber lists are organized according to the activity preferences selected in the Application Form.
  • Members are responsible for managing their email preferences through their Members Profile link, which is sent out to all Members after fee payment.

new procedure for Guest booking 

Guests are welcome at YWTC. Please note our updated Guest booking procedures:

Before booking, the Member must ensure:
              1. The Guest submits the Guest Legal Waiver Form (one-time submission).
                   (The hyperlink to the Form is found at the bottom of the Booking spreadsheet, see below.)
              2. The $15 Guest Fee is prepaid by e-transfer.
Both conditions must be met before a Guest can be booked.
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Booking changes
  • Guest names will appear in the booking dropdown once both of the above steps are completed.
  • ​Members will no longer need to type in Guest names.

Cancellations & refunds
  • Refunds are issued only if cancelled before the booked hour begins.
  • No refunds for late cancellations or no-shows.
​
Limits & exceptions
  • A Member may invite the same Guest no more than twice per calendar month.
  • Guests playing in ICTA events at YWTC are exempt from the waiver requirement.
  • Failure to follow the Guest Booking procedure may result in suspension of court booking privileges.

CHANGES COMING to Public Hours in 2026

  • The terms of our City Permit require YWTC to be open to the public six hours per week.
  • In the past, YWTC's Public Hours were:  Fri 4pm~8pm & Sat 2pm~4pm.
  • Effective 2026, our new Public Hours will be: Mon, Tue, Wed & Thurs 3~4pm & Fri 3~5pm
  • Outdoor signage re new Public Hours will be updated in the spring of '26.
  • YWTC members cannot reserve Courts during Public Hours. 
  • Kindly open the gate to anyone who shows up with a racquet during Public Hours.
  • NEVER share our main entrance gate access code with the public.
  • As per City rules for public courts, playing time is limited to 30 min during Public Hours.
  • If people are waiting to play, changeovers are at the top of the hour & half hour.

Court Booking System

  • Court booking privileges are extended to current (2026) Members only.
  • 2025 Members cannot book until their memberships are renewed and 2026 membership dues are paid.
  • New Members on our 2026 waitlist will have their court booking privileges activated on May 1st.

Court Booking TipS

    #1
  • No need to manually scroll through all the names in the Member Name dropdown.
  • Type the 1st letter of the Member Name to quickly jump to the section you're looking for.
  • Typing the 2nd letter does not get you closer to the target -- a limitation of Google Sheets.
   #2
  • Download and install the Google Sheets app for a smoother booking experience on your mobile.
  • Booking with your mobile's browser delivers sub-optimal performance.
  #3
  • Always close the tab in your browser after submitting the booking form.  Leaving the tab open can result in Invalid Booking error messages that are avoidable if you close the tab after booking.
  • Scroll further down this page for more detailed Court Booking instructions.

Booking Lessons

  • Our new Court Booking System includes a Lesson Request Form to make it easier for our Members to arrange a private lesson with our Head Pro, Assistant Pro or Instructor.​​
  • On the Court Booking spreadsheet, hover your mouse over  "Request" and click the hyperlink to open up the Lesson Request Form.
  • Fill it out, click submit and you'll get an immediate confirmation. 

Your Help KEEPs OUR CLub Spotless

      Court Cleanliness Policy
  • Starting in 2026, garbage bins will be permanently removed from the courts. 
  • All Members should clean up after themselves and never leave their trash behind on the courts after play.
  • Old balls, empty ball containers, grips, plastic bottles etc) should be placed in appropriate bins in the patio area.
  • All Members share in the responsibility of keeping our Club clean & enjoyable for everyone.​

Fall Leaf Cleanup:  Thank you VOLUNTEERS!

It was a big job, but thanks to our amazing volunteers:
  • Monika ARMSTRONG
  • Gianfranco DEFRANCO
  • Paolo DASILVA
  • Catherine GRANT
  • Robert GRAFF
  • Nigel GRIFFITHS
  • Tommy LE
  • Pavlo MURASHEV
  • Jan OLEK
  • Maurice POWER
  • Joe  SCARFO
  • John SILVA
  • Robert TERBRUGGE
  • Paul VO
  • David VO
many hands made light work.   

And luckily, the weather gods were smiling on Sunday which made the cleanup a lot more enjoyable.

Everyone was rewarded with a free 2026 Guest Pass, plus plenty of coffee, donuts, and camaraderie. John SILVA surprised everyone with a marzipan-filled Stollen that disappeared in no time.

Several members took the opportunity to renew their memberships for 2026, by tapping and paying on our new Interac  terminal.

We wrapped up the morning with a fun round-robin--thank you to all who helped get the club ready for the winter tennis season!

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:  [email protected]
  • 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.

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 [email protected] 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 ?
  • Our Frequently Asked Questions page probably has the answer.  Find it under the About Us tab.