Junior Tennis Lessons at Wanless Park
Please note that programs have not been cancelled. If programs are cancelled, registrants will be notified and full refunds will be provided. We apologize for the inconvenience as we all navigate these unprecedented circumstances.
The Wanless Board will follow the City of Toronto’s protocols to aid in helping to keep our members, staff, and community safe and healthy when using our facility. Modifications to these programs will be posted and communicated to registrants:
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 28th season with his team of certified instructors and assistants.
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.
Tennis Clinics and Dates for 2021
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.
The cost of each clinic is $145.
All of the details for each of the clinics are outlined in the tabs below, including duration, days and times for the different levels.
- TINY TYKES – ages 4 to 5 using red balls
- TYKES – ages 6 to 7 using red balls
- NOVICE – ages 7 to 9 using orange balls
- INTERMEDIATE – ages 10 and up using green dot balls
- ADVANCED – using yellow balls
- HIGH PERFORMANCE – using yellow balls
Please note that the Saturday Morning Fun Program is not being offered this year. Should you find your program is sold out please email the clubhouse with your preferred clinics so we can determine demand for additional classes.
Clinic 1 consists of 1-hour lessons held twice a week for 4 weeks starting the week of April 19.
| Clinic | Starts | Level of Play | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinic 1A.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting April 19 | NOVICE | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 1A.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting April 20 | NOVICE | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 1B.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting April 19 | INTERMEDIATE | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 1B.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting April 20 | INTERMEDIATE | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 1C.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting April 19 | ADVANCED | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 1C.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting April 20 | ADVANCED | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 1D.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting April 19 | HI PERFORMANCE | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 1D.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting April 20 | HI PERFORMANCE | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 1E.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting April 19 | TYKES | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 1E.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting April 20 | TYKES | 5 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 1F.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting April 19 | TINY TYKES | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 1F.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting April 20 | TINY TYKES | 4 PM – 5 PM |
Please register early as space is limited. You must be a member of the club to participate in the Junior Lesson Program.
Clinic 2 consists of 1-hour lessons held twice a week for 4 weeks starting the week of May 17.
| Clinic | Starts | Level of Play | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinic 2A.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting May 17 | NOVICE | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 2A.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting May 18 | NOVICE | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 2B.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting May 17 | INTERMEDIATE | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 2B.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting May 18 | INTERMEDIATE | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 2C.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting May 17 | ADVANCED | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 2C.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting May 18 | ADVANCED | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 2D.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting May 17 | HI PERFORMANCE | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 2D.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting May 18 | HI PERFORMANCE | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 2E.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting May 17 | TYKES | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 2E.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting May 18 | TYKES | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 2F.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting May 17 | TINY TYKES | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 2F.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting May 18 | TINY TYKES | 4 PM – 5 PM |
Please register early as space is limited. You must be a member of the club to participate in the Junior Lesson Program.
Clinic 5 consists of 1-hour lessons held twice a week for 4 weeks starting the week of September 6.
| Clinic | Starts | Level of Play | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinic 5A.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting September 6 | NOVICE | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 5A.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting September 7 | NOVICE | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 5B.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting September 6 | INTERMEDIATE | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 5B.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting September 7 | INTERMEDIATE | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 5C.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting September 6 | ADVANCED | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 5C.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting September 7 | ADVANCED | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 5D.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting September 6 | HI PERFORMANCE | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 5D.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting September 7 | HI PERFORMANCE | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 5E.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting September 6 | TYKES | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 5E.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting September 7 | TYKES | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 5F.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting September 6 | TINY TYKES | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 5F.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting September 7 | TINY TYKES | 4 PM – 5 PM |
Please register early as space is limited. You must be a member of the club to participate in the Junior Lesson Program.
Clinic 6 consists of 1-hour lessons held twice a week for 4 weeks starting the week of October 4.
| Clinic | Starts | Level of Play | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinic 6A.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting October 4 | NOVICE | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 6A.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting October 5 | NOVICE | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 6B.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting October 4 | INTERMEDIATE | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 6B.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting October 5 | INTERMEDIATE | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 6C.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting October 4 | ADVANCED | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 6C.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting October 5 | ADVANCED | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 6D.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting October 4 | HI PERFORMANCE | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 6D.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting October 5 | HI PERFORMANCE | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 6E.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting October 4 | TYKES | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Clinic 6E.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting October 5 | TYKES | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 6F.1 | Mondays/Wednesdays, starting October 4 | TINY TYKES | 5 PM – 6 PM |
| Clinic 6F.2 | Tuesdays/Thursdays, starting October 5 | TINY TYKES | 4 PM – 5 PM |
Please register early as space is limited. You must be a member of the club to participate in the Junior Lesson Program.
To see which level is appropriate for your child please consult our Progressive Tennis pages.
HST is charged on all purchases, except where the child is under 15 years of age at the time of purchase.
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.