Junior Tennis Lessons at Wanless Park
The Wanless Board is following the City of Toronto’s protocols to aid in helping to keep our members, staff, and community safe and healthy when using our facility. The following activities are temporarily suspended and will be potentially adjusted throughout the season as new tennis protocols are released from the City:
- House League Sessions
- Junior and Adult Team activities
- The Annual Club Tournament
- Social Events
We are pleased to start offering private lessons for members using the following COVID-19 protocols
One of Toronto’s best-known Junior Tennis programs is run by our Head Pro, Arthur Wolf (Tennis Canada – Certified) Coach 2 and Club Pro 3, who will be returning for his 27th season with his team of certified instructors and assistants.
The Wanless Junior Lesson Program is a comprehensive course that includes one of our lesson clinics scheduled throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall, a Wanless Tennis t-shirt and entry to the Saturday Morning Fun Program. The Junior Lesson Program culminates in participation in one of our Wanless Junior Tennis Teams. At Wanless Tennis, our pathway to success uses the principles of Progressive Tennis in all of our lesson programs. The program design includes a six-to-one student-to-instructor ratio target, and only qualified certified instructors are used.
You can now join in the fun at our Wanless Juniors Facebook page 
Tennis Clinics and Dates for 2020
At Wanless, we offer clinics that are customized for different skill levels of our junior members. We believe in building strong tennis skills and sportsmanship from a young age and nurturing this skillset through each level – from Tiny Tykes through Intermediate levels to High Performance. Learn more about the different levels on our Progressive Tennis page.
We offer 5 clinics during the tennis season starting in April and continuing through summer and fall. Our Spring clinic begins the week of April 20 and runs over an 8-week period with one lesson per week. Lessons are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays and take place from 4 PM to 5 PM or from 5 PM to 6 PM.
Our Summer clinics are 2-week programs, with start dates of June 15, July 13 and August 10. They run Monday through Thursday each week (with each Friday as a rain date), and take place from 4 PM to 5 PM or from 5 PM to 6 PM.
Our Fall clinic begins the week of September 7 and runs over an 8-week period with one lesson per week. Lessons are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays and take place from 4 PM to 5 PM or from 5 PM to 6 PM.
The High Performance option in Clinics 1 and 5 is 2 days a week, 2 hours per day for those players looking for more advanced instruction and playing time. This High Performance group will form the core of our Junior OTA Touring Team. The cost of this program is $395.
All of the details for each of the 5 clinics are outlined in the tabs below, including duration, days and times for the different levels.
Please register early as space is limited. You must be a member of the club to participate in the Junior Member Program.
Clinic 1 consists of 1-hour lessons held over an 8-week period with 1 lesson per week starting the week of April 20. The Junior Lesson Program also includes the ever popular Saturday Morning Fun Program at no extra cost.
The High Performance option in Clinic 1 is 2 days a week, 2 hours per day for those players looking for more advanced instruction and playing time. This High Performance group will form the core of our Junior OTA Touring Team. The cost of this program is $395.
Rain Dates: There is just one alternate class offered per clinic in the case of rain. The following dates have been booked off as alternate “rain” dates for the juniors confirmed for Clinic 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D as well as High Performance: May 22, May 29, June 5 and June 12. Class times are 4 – 6 pm. In the event of a class being rained out, you will be notified on which of these dates your class will be.
| Clinic | Starts | Level of Play | Time |
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| Mondays, starting April 20 | Tykes | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Intermediate | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
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| Tuesdays, starting April 21 | Tiny Tykes | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Novice | 4 PM – 5 PM | ||
| Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Advanced | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
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| Wednesdays, starting April 22 | Novice | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
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| Thursdays, starting April 23 | Novice | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Advanced | 4 PM – 5 PM | ||
| Tiny Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Intermediate | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
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| Mondays & Wednesdays, starting April 20 | High Performance | 4 PM – 6 PM |
Clinic 1AClinics 2 to 4 consist of a 1-hour lesson held on Monday through Thursday (with Fridays as a raindate) for 2 weeks. The Junior Lesson Program also includes the ever popular Saturday Morning Fun Program at no extra cost.
Raindates for Clinics 2 to 4 will be held on Friday of each week if required.
| Clinic | Starts | Level of Play | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
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| June 15 | Intermediate | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Advanced | 4 PM – 5 PM | ||
| Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Tiny Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Novice | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
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| July 13 | Intermediate | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Advanced | 4 PM – 5 PM | ||
| Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Tiny Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Novice | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Clinic 4 | August 10 | Intermediate | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Advanced | 4 PM – 5 PM | ||
| Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Tiny Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Novice | 5 PM – 6 PM |
Clinic 5 consists of 1-hour lessons held over an 8-week period with 1 lesson per week starting the week of September 7. The Junior Lesson Program also includes the ever popular Saturday Morning Fun Program at no extra cost.
The High Performance option in Clinic 5 is 2 days a week, 2 hours per day for those players looking for more advanced instruction and playing time. This High Performance group will form the core of our Junior OTA Touring Team. The cost of this program is $395.
Rain Dates: There is just one alternate class offered per clinic in the case of rain. The following dates have been booked off as alternate “rain” dates for the juniors confirmed for Clinic 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D as well as High Performance: October 16, 23 and 30. Class times are 4 – 6 pm. In the event of a class being rained out, you will be notified on which of these dates your class will be.
| Clinic | Starts | Level of Play | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinic 5A | Mondays, starting September 7 | Tykes | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Intermediate | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Clinic 5B | Tuesdays, starting September 8 | Tiny Tykes | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Novice | 4 PM – 5 PM | ||
| Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Advanced | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Clinic 5C | Wednesdays, starting September 9 | Novice | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Clinic 5D | Thursdays, starting September 10 | Intermediate | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Advanced | 4 PM – 5 PM | ||
| Tiny Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Novice | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Clinic 5HP | Mondays & Wednesdays, starting September 7 | High Performance | 4 PM – 6 PM |
To see which level is appropriate for your child please consult our Progressive Tennis pages.
Please register early as space is limited. You must be a member of the club to participate in the Junior Member Program.
Tennis Club T-shirts
For those participating in the Junior Program, a club t-shirt is also included. Additional shirts will be available for $15.00 each or 2 for $25.00 after opening day.
Wanless Tennis Junior Teams
Junior Team Tryouts will be held in April for those interested in playing on the Wanless Junior Teams.
For additional lesson information contact Arthur Wolf, Head Pro.
Private Individual or Group Lessons
See the following page for private lesson information. Check this page if you’re wondering what level of instructor you might need.
Doug Philpott Children’s Tennis Fund
The Doug Philpott Children’s Tennis Fund is a charitable organization that teaches tennis and life skills to inner-city youth. Consider donating to help their worthwhile cause. $25 can send a child to camp for a week. You can add a $10 or $25 donation to your order whenever you register for any item at the Wanless On-line Store.