We are still a few weeks away from outdoor tennis, but we are starting to get organized for the season. This year we have a full schedule, with more Intercounty teams than ever before. House League is back to its traditional Wednesday only format without Intercounty players, and we will be offering longer socials on Mondays.

Registration is now open with our fees remaining the same as the regular price in the previous years.

• Adult Membership - $105
• Family Membership - $250
• Junior Membership - $35

        * Note that there is no early bird special this year.

Please register as soon as possible, so that we can set up our programs based upon accurate member numbers.

There are few changes in our plans for the summer that you need to consider during registration:

• We have increased our evening Intercounty offering to 8 teams (1 A, 4 B, and 3 C) and we are planning to extend our Monday socials. This means that bookings evening bookings (7 to 11 PM) Monday to Thursday between mid May and the end of August won’t be possible except for rare exceptions.

• We have changed the selection process for Intercounty teams. By now, most rosters are full and teams are selected. If you have a confirmed position on an Intercounty team, please select the option in the registration / renewal process to pay your $15 team fee up front. If you don’t have a confirmed spot or are unsure, don’t pay at this point. We will open an alternative method of payment later on for those whose fees are missing. Note that paying the fee at registration does not guarantee a spot on a team if it has not been confirmed by the captain.

• As communicated last year, we are limiting participation in the House League to members who are not participating in evening Intercounty tennis at our club or at any other ICTA club. That way, we are ensuring that all members have an equal opportunity to play at least once in prime-time hours during the week. We are also trying to offer a specific level of play that is above recreational but not as high as Intercounty. If you are unsure about your participation on an IC team, you can sign up for House League now, but you will need to withdraw from House League if you are placed on an Intercounty roster. We will cross check the list as we start the season. The House League fee is $20 for the season.

• We will be expanding our monitoring hours this season. All members will be asked to check-in with our monitor when the club house opens in mid May. Only those members whose names are actually booked on the court will be permitted to play. Penalties for not using your booked court without cancelling will also be enforced this season.

• We continue to offer lessons for kids and adults under the supervision of our pro, Adam Johnston. Registration for spring and summer lessons is already open through our website. Sign up before it is too late.

Although the season starts officially on May 4th, we will endeavour to have the nets up as soon as the weather allows after April 1st and court booking will be available immediately. The club house will likely not be open until mid May once our Intercounty season begins. We will also try to bring the windscreens up as early as possible, so that we can enjoy the better conditions they provide. Stay tuned for our call to assist with the installation.

Looking forward to seeing you on the courts very soon!

Regards,  
David Garcia
President Richmond Hill Lawn Tennis Club