HOWARD PARK TENNIS CLUB 430 Parkside Dr, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3 Progressive Spring / Fall Programs and Summer Camps

Conveniently and beautifully located on the edge of High Park in the west end of the city, kids will enjoy playing tennis surrounded by trees with a large clubhouse to break from the summer sun. Other sports and games are played on our club’s property and in the park. Progressive Spring / Fall Spring: Session 1 - 4 weeks; Week of May 4th – Week of May 25th (no class on Monday, May 18th - Victoria Day) Spring: Session 2 - 4 weeks; Week of June 1st – Week of June 22nd Fall Session Week of September 7th – Week of October 12th (no class on Monday, October 12th - Thanksgiving Day)   All Fees subject to HST   ACE TEAM & GREENWIN CARES    Age 4 – 6 This FREE 4-week programme is for players born in 2014 and 2015, and is open to 24 children accompanied by 1 family member. Each family is provided take-home activities to practice with their children. Eight children will be identified to participate in 1 free week of summer camp, while the remaining children will receive a 10% discount for joining any week of summer camp.  Saturday 11am - 12pm. FREE. May 9th, May 16th, May 23rd, May 30th 

MINI TENNIS Age 4-8 Level Beginner Introducing the FUNdamentals of the game using mini racquets, a bigger ball, and a smaller court size to facilitate learning and to instill the love of the game. Monday and Wednesday 4pm - 5pm. Spring: $60. Fall $90. Saturday 11am - 12pm (June and Fall) Register Here

SMASHING ACES   Age 8-12 Level Beginner / Intermediate A fun programme for beginner and intermediate level kids, this programme teaches kids to rally, serve, play points, and learn the rules and etiquette of the game.  Monday and Wednesday 5pm - 6pm. Spring $60. Fall: $90. Register Here

COMPETITIVE ACES   Ages 10-12 Level Advanced This programme is for players who are more advanced club level players for their age who can maintain a rally on a full-sized tennis court with regular balls. The players enjoy friendly competition, but may not necessarily play tournaments.   Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-5pm. Spring: $60. Fall: $90. Register Here

HIGH SCHOOL   Ages 13-17 Level Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced This programme is for teenagers who would like to improve their ability to rally, serve, and play points through improving and linking their technique to tactics. Players will be grouped according to their level of play.  Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-5pm. Spring: $60. Fall: $90. Register Here

COMPETITIVE SPRING / FALL

LITTLE ACES   Ages 5-7 The Little Aces programme is for players who have already been exposed to the fundamentals of tennis and are able to rally with a coach over the net. The first level of competitive tennis, this programme uses larger decompressed balls to allow for easier learning, 19"-21” racquets, mini-sized nets and courts (12m court), which are proportional to the sizes and skills of the students. Monday and Wednesday 4pm-5pm. Spring: $60. Fall: $90. Saturday 11am-12pm. June and Fall. Register Here

U9-U10 Competitive Training   Ages 8-10 This programme is for players 8-10 years old who are motivated to pursue competitive tennis. Players use either a 3/4 court with orange balls or the full court with green balls in order to learn appropriate skills and tactics to play competitive tennis in the U9 and U10 age categories.  Tuesday and Thursday 5pm-6pm. Spring: $60. Fall: $90. Register Here

U12-U18 Competitive Training   Ages 11-18 This training programme is for players who compete in the U12-U18 OTA age categories. Each training session focuses on important tactics and implementing these tactics in point play situations. Friday 4pm-6pm. Spring: $120. Fall: $180. Register Here

SUMMER CAMPS

WEEK OF JUNE 22TH - WEEK OF AUGUST 24TH 

OUR FEATURES Early drop-off starting at 8:00am, and late pick-up until 5:30pm ($60 per week) 5 minute walk from Keele subway station Kids can bring their own lunch, with access to a fridge to allow for personal food preferences We run rain or shine, with planned indoor activities for rainy days No camp on statutory holidays Both Half Day and Full day options Half Day 9am -12noon Half Day 1pm - 4pm Full Day 9am - 4pm WHAT TO BRING Water Bottle Hat Sunscreen Appropriate tennis attire Lunch and/or snacks 

OUR STAFF Our certified, experienced, and passionate coaches will provide a fun, healthy, and educational environment for kids to learn tennis. Our staff consists of individuals with university undergraduate and master’s degrees, Tennis Canada coaching certifications, and former top Canadian junior and open players. Our coaches are full-time professional career coaches who are members of Tennis Canada’s Tennis Professionals Association.  MEDICAL EMERGENCY On-site staff members are certified in emergency first aid care

All prices subject to hst.

MINI TENNIS Age 4-8 This camp is fun with an emphasis on developing the love of the sport, and the essential tennis and athletic fundamentals of all players to provide them the opportunity to pursue tennis recreationally or competitively. The first level of progressive tennis, this camp uses larger decompressed balls to allow for easier learning, 19"-21” racquets, mini-sized nets and courts (12m court), which are proportional to the sizes and skills of the students. Half Day  $240 Full Day   $320 Register Here

LITTLE ACES Age 5-7 This camp is fun with an emphasis on developing the love of the sport, and the essential tennis and athletic fundamentals of all players to provide them the opportunity to pursue competitive tennis. The Little Aces camp is for players who have already been exposed to the fundamentals of tennis and are able to rally with a coach over the net. The first level of competitive tennis, this camp uses larger decompressed balls to allow for easier learning, 19"-21” racquets, mini-sized nets and courts (12m court), which are proportional to the sizes and skills of the students. Half Day  $240 Full Day   $320 Register Here

SMASHING ACES Age 8-12 A fun camp for beginner and intermediate level kids, this camp teaches kids to rally, serve, play points, and learn the rules and etiquette of the game. Through the combination of a variety of sports, fun fitness drills, and games, children will further develop their overall athleticism and will have days full of dynamic activities. Half Day  $240 Full Day   $320 Register Here

COMPETITIVE ACES Age 10-12 This programme is for players who are more advanced club level players for their age who can maintain a rally on a full-sized tennis court with regular balls. The players enjoy friendly competition, but may not necessarily play tournaments.   Half Day  $240 Full Day   $320 Register Here

HIGH SCHOOL TEAM Age 13-17 This camp is for beginner to advanced club level players. Players are grouped according to their level. Half Day  $240 Full Day   $320 Register Here 

TENNIS PROFESSIONAL

CRAIG MERCER Head Tennis Professional Certifications/Education Tennis Canada / Coach 3 (2014) Tennis Canada / Club Professional 3 (2017) Bond University / Master of Sports Management Degree, Gold Coast, Australia (2006)   Current Roles Head Tennis Professional, Howard Park Tennis Club (2020-present) Vice-President, Community Tennis, All Canadian Sports Management (2020-present) Tennis Canada Coach Developer (2017 – present) Toronto Tennis City / Tennis Director and Assistant General Manager (2013-present) Playing Achievements Ranked top 20 in Canadian Men’s Open tennis (2000) Top 3 Canadian Junior Tennis player and National team member (1996)

FOR MORE INFO: craig@acetennis.ca REGISTER HER