****Kew Gardens Tennis Club****
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS:
KEW is proud to host the annual
ONTARIO JUNIOR CLOSED PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
(Boys & Girls singles and doubles)
from:
Monday, June 29-Saturday July 4 inclusive (Under 12 &18)
and Monday, July 6-Saturday July 11 inclusive (Under 14 and 16)
*** There will be VERY LIMITED court availability WEEKDAYS from 8:00am-5:00pm***
There will be a waiting list starting at 400pm for member play, as some days
finish ahead of schedule.
For the SATURDAY FINALS, Kew members are encouraged to come and watch some sensational
junior tennis, as the finals start around 2:00pm; snacks will be served!
ALSO: NORWOOD Public Tennis Courts can be used by Kew members (4 hard courts at Main and Gerrard)
and SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS TENNIS CLUB will allow Kew members to play at their club (4 hard courts)
weekdays of the tournament between 8:00am-4:00pm.
Please go to their website www.sbtennis.org or call their
club (416-261-0699) for specific details like club directions, club rules and court availability.
FINALLY, KEW COURTS WILL REMAIN OPEN WEEKNIGHTS when members want to play later, until 11:00pm on both hard and clay!!!
Ed Flanigan
****KEW GARDENS ANNUAL WIMBLEDON CELEBRATION****
Sunday July 5th 2pm – 6pm
Kew members are cordially invited to come to our great club on Sunday, July
5th for KGTC’s annual Wimbledon celebration.
It should be a fun afternoon of
tennis, food and sparkling beverages.
Social register will open at 1:30pm.
Back by popular demand at 5pm Commonwealth Games teams challenge.
Our Wimbledon celebration will feature:
Strawberries & Cream,
Strawberry Champagne or Mimosas,
Non-alcoholic Champagne for minors (or pop), and
English Sandwiches
Social Round Robin
$10 (includes 1 champagne, strawberries & cream, sandwiches)
***Beer, wine & pop will also be sold separately***
Evgenia (Ev) McLean
KGTC Social Director
social@kewgardenstennis.ca
(647) 308 8660
COURTS AND EVENTS BOOKED TODAY ...
Weekly Court Availability
| Day | Date..... | Event |
| Mon | June 1 | Ladies A1 & B2 using 8 courts from 7:30 |
| Tues | June 2 | Mens A1 using 4 clay courts. Seniors Social, 10 till noon, 8 spots Harry @416-720-3695 to book |
| Wed | June 3 | Weekly Social and Round Robin starting at 7:00 using all courts. Cardio Tennis6-7 |
| Thurs | June 4 | Mens A2 & Mens B2 teams using 8 courts from 7:30 |
| Fri | June 5 | All courts Available |
| Sat | June 6 | Sat. Night Social & Round Robin 7-10 |
| Sun | June 7 | French Open Social 2-5, using all courts as needed. Davis Cup Challenge 5-6, 2 courts. |
Dear Members
Annual General Meeting 2008 and Board of Directors 2009:
Ed Flanigan -President and General Manager
Robert Hue -Tournaments and Plant
Barry Kohl - Marketing and Communications
Ritchie Lanys - Teams and Community Relations
Bernard Martin - Treasurer and Finances
Ev McLean - Socials and Special Events
Violetta Nesukaitis – Secretary and Membership
Giselle Portenier - Vice President and Renovations
Frank Yee - Junior Programming and Development
If anyone would like to volunteer time and ideas to help the club in the coming year, in any area or capacity, please contact Ed Flanigan through email at flanny@rogers.com. Also, we are looking to establish a garden and flower committee, to help make the front and north fencing inside and outside of the new patio area, more welcoming and appealing for next year.
Finally, I would like to thank again our terrific staff on and off the court, led by Head Pro Adam Baranowski and Club Manager Paul Clark, for all their hard work and for making their first season at their respective positions at the club, very successful! On behalf of the new Board, we hope everyone has a fun winter and cheers to an early and warm spring!
On behalf of the Board and Staff I would like to wish our members and families a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year.
Best wishes, Ed Flanigan, President, 2008-2009.
COURTS AND EVENTS BOOKED TODAY ...
EXTENDED CLUB HOURS
GREAT NEWS for members: the CLUBHOUSE and our CLAY COURTS will be open until 9:00pm EVERY Sunday starting July 6, 2008. Enjoy more casual playing time! (Maintenance is now from 5:00-6:00pm)
2009 Calendar of Events(to be updated)
Court Booking
The hard court booking system will be continued this year - a sameday phone booking Monday to Friday 6:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. on the hard courts only. Bookings are one hour only and all players must be club members. Booking will be taken after 9:30 a.m. No courts can be booked via phone message - you must speak to the club manager. We are excited to be one of the first community clubs to try this innovation.
Court Booking Policy:
- Make sure to book a court ahead of time to avoid any inconvenience
- If you have booked a court, try your best to keep the appointment
- If the clay courts are full, try a hard court
Hours Of Operation
The club hours are set so that our members can get the most enjoyment and use of our courts and facilities throught the day.
Court Hours - Clay courts will switch on the hour and hard courts on the half hour
| Public Hours | Clay Courts | Hard Courts |
| Monday - Friday | None | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm |
| Sunday | None | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Club Member Hours | Clay Courts | Hard Courts |
| Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 10:00 pm | 3:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm | 12:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8:00 am - 9:00 pm | 7:30 am - 9:00 pm |
| Junior Hours | Clay Courts | Hard Courts |
| Monday - Friday | N/A | 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm |
For membership information contact secretary@kewgardenstennis.ca