Junior Tennis Lessons at Wanless Park
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 24th season with his team of certified instructors and assistants.
The Wanless Junior Lesson Program
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.
2017 Teaching Staff. Left to Right, Front Row – Alec Walter, Sebastian Carruthers, Harry Wood and Arthur Wolf. Back Row – David McCall, Michael Gibbard-McCall, Megan Killeen, Ricky Chee and Dimmo Bakalov. Absent – Emily DiMonte
You can now join in the fun at our Wanless Juniors Facebook page
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Tennis Clinics and Dates for 2018
There are 5 clinics run during our tennis season.
Clinic 1 begins the week of April 16 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.
Clinic 2 (June 11 – 22), Clinic 3 (July 16 – 27), and Clinic 4 (August 20 – 31) run for 8 consecutive weekdays over a 2-week period, starting on a Monday, and take place from 4 PM to 5 PM or from 5 PM to 6 PM.
Clinic 5 begins the week of September 3 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 $370.
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.
Clinic 1 consists of 1-hour lessons held over an 8-week period with 1 lesson per week starting the week of April 16. The Junior Lesson Program also includes the ever popular Saturday Morning Fun Program at no extra cost.
Although every effort will be made to offer the scheduled classes, they are dependent on the weather and there are no rain dates scheduled for Clinic 1.
| Clinic | Starts | Level of Play | Time |
| Clinic 1A | Mondays, starting April 23 | Tykes | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Intermediate | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Clinic 1B | Tuesdays, starting April 24 | Tiny Tykes | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Novice | 4 PM – 5 PM | ||
| Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Advanced | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Clinic 1C | Wednesdays, starting April 25 | Novice | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Clinic 1D | Thursdays, starting April 26 | Novice | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Advanced | 4 PM – 5 PM | ||
| Tiny Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Intermediate | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Clinic 1HP | Mondays & Wednesdays, starting April 23 | High Performance | 4 PM – 6 PM |
Clinics 2 to 4 consist of a 1-hour lesson held on 8 consecutive weekdays starting on a Monday and ending on the Wednesday of the following week. The Junior Lesson Program also includes the ever popular Saturday Morning Fun Program at no extra cost.
Rain outs for Clinics 2 to 4 will be made up the following Friday.
| Clinic | Dates | Level of Play | Time |
| Clinic 2 | June 18 – 27 | Intermediate | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Advanced | 4 PM – 5 PM | ||
| Tiny Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Novice | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Clinic 3 | July 16 – 25 | Intermediate | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Advanced | 4 PM – 5 PM | ||
| Tiny Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Novice | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Clinic 4 | August 20 – 29 | Intermediate | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Advanced | 4 PM – 5 PM | ||
| Tiny Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| 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 3. The Junior Lesson Program also includes the ever popular Saturday Morning Fun Program at no extra cost.
Although every effort will be made to offer the scheduled classes, they are dependent on the weather and there are no rain dates scheduled for Clinic 5.
| Clinic | Starts | Level of Play | Time |
| Clinic 5A | Mondays, starting September 3 | Tykes | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Intermediate | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Clinic 5B | Tuesdays, starting September 4 | 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 5 | Novice | 4 PM – 5 PM |
| Tykes | 5 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Clinic 5D | Thursdays, starting September 6 | 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 3 | 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.