Outdoor Pickleball
We are very excited to announce that the Pickleball courts are ready for play! The courts will remain open for complimentary play for members until July 8, please book here. On July 13th, we will host an Open House from 10 AM – 2 PM, register. On this page, we will share details about membership, registration, court fees, timeline, and rules.
We will be using a Pickleball Portal for all things Pickleball.
Current GAC members with Semester or Annual memberships can join the pickleball program for free, please add the “Interest in Outdoor Pickleball” membership to your account. We will then import you into the new portal.
Other GAC members with monthly memberships have two options:
- Upgrade your GAC membership to a semester or annual membership to get a free outdoor pickleball membership. The deadline is July 3rd.
- Purchase a discounted outdoor pickleball membership (note this will only get you access to outdoor pickleball court bookings and outdoor pickleball programs; regular GAC facility membership access is not included in this membership).
To purchase a pickleball membership, please visit the Pickleball Portal, select Outdoor Pickleball – GAC, and use code GACPickle24 (must have a valid GAC membership within the last 6 months).
Status | Pickleball Outdoor Season Membership | Privileges |
Current GAC Member (semester/annual) | $0 | Free Pickleball Membership |
Current GAC Member (monthly) | $40 | 60% off Pickleball Membership |
New Member | $100 | 15% off GAC Membership |
Note that current GAC members on a monthly membership will still need to renew their GAC membership to retain access to the facility.
Season | Starting July 1 - October 31 (weather dependent) |
Hours | Monday - Friday: 7 AM - 8PM. Weekends: 8 AM - 8 PM |
Registration | Registration and membership must be purchased on the pickleball portal. |
Court Fees |
$20/hour |
Court Time Packages | Price Per Hour | Total Price |
5 Hours | $27 | $135 |
10 Hours | $26 | $260 |
20 Hours | $25 | $500 |
30 Hours | $24 | $720 |
** if booking on the same day, max rules are bypassed |
Must be a member to book |
60 minute time slots |
Booking up to 7 days in advance |
Max 2 bookings per day |
Max 6 advance bookings allowed, During prime time max 2 advance bookings |
Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance, no refunds - a credit on account will be applied. |
All credits expire at the end of season (Est Oct 31 or weather dependant) |
Guest allowance ($15 per guest, maximum 2 visits per guest per month) |
Buying credits: Court time credit packages are available for purchase at a reduced rate. Credits valid for both regular and prime time hours. Credit balances will be auto deducted |
Court fees and guest fees will be charged to the person booking. |
Rain/inclement weather: bookings will be cancelled and a credit will be applied to your account |
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Lessons are available in single and multiple packages for up to 4 people with our pro Sara McInnes.
Coach Sara McInnes
The booming pickleball industry has been Sara’s focus for the last five years and in late 2019 she became an accredited coach through the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR). Currently, Sara has over 370 hours of on-court coaching experience.
In 2017, Sara entered the Ontario Provincial Championships and earned a 3.5 mixed bronze medal. After 5 years and over 20 tournaments, she has achieved multiple medals in the singles, mixed and women’s doubles categories.
# of sessions | # of participants | Price |
1 | 1 | $95 |
3 | 1 | $279 |
5 | 1 | $450 |
# of sessions | # of participants | Price per person |
1 | 2 | $45 |
3 | 2 | $132 |
5 | 2 | $215 |
# of sessions | # of participants | Price per person |
1 | 3 | $35 |
3 | 3 | $102 |
5 | 3 | $165 |
# of sessions | # of participants | Price per person |
1 | 4 | $30 |
3 | 4 | $87 |
5 | 4 | $140 |
Contact Coach Sara to book lessons.
Each session is 55 minutes long.
This is the price per person, each participant must purchase a lesson package.
Sessions must be cancelled 24 hours in advance.
www.RacquetClubSoft.com/gac is our new website that will facilitate court bookings, program sign up, private lessons, and payments for our new Outdoor Pickleball Courts.
Membership provides privileges to the outdoor pickleball courts.
Member privileges:
- Access to book court time on our 6 brand new outdoor pickleball courts,
- Ability to register in member only programs such as round robins and competitive play,
- Priority registration for instructional programs like clinics, workshops, and camps,
- Access to take private lessons with Pickleball Pro, Sara McInnes,
- Participate in club tournaments and other fun social events!
What can I do as a non-member?
- Access to take private lessons with Pickleball Pro, Sara McInnes.
- Register for instructional programs like clinics, workshops, and camps.
- I am a current GAC member with:
Annual membership | $0 |
Semester membership (purchased or renewed before July 31 202 | $0 |
Monthly member | $40 |
- I am not a GAC member:
New to the GAC | $70 |
A membership for the outdoor pickleball courts gives you access to booking courts, signing up for programs such as round robins, competitive play, tournaments, and instructional programs.
The membership is valid for the length of the outdoor season (July 1 – October 31 weather permitting).
For memberships:
Navigate to our pickleball portal www.RacquetClubSoft.com/gac and select Purchase Membership. Select the type of membership you want (Individual or Family for those with junior players). Fill out the required fields, sign the waiver, submit, and complete payment.
Non-members interested in private lessons or programs:
Navigate to our pickleball portal www.RacquetClubSoft.com/gac and select Non-Member Registration. Fill out the required fields, sign the waiver, and submit.
GAC members with an annual membership, a semester membership (must be purchased or renewed before July 31, 2024) receive a free outdoor pickleball membership.
If you added the ‘Interest to Outdoor Pickleball’ to your account prior to July 3rd, an email was sent with login instructions.
If you did not receive an email, please follow the instructions below.
You will need to create an account by clicking here or navigating to our pickleball portal and clicking ‘Non-Member Registration’.
Once your account is complete, please email ygassama@yorku.ca and we will manually apply your free pickleball membership to your account.
Private lessons are 55 minutes long and run by our Pickleball Pro, Sara McInnes.
How much are private lessons?
Private | $95 (per player) |
Duo Private | $45 (per player) |
Trio Private | $35 (per player) |
Quartet Private | $40 (per player) |
What is a duo, TRIO, or quartet private lesson?
Pickleball is more fun with friends! You can book small group lessons with yourself and other players.
Duo Private | 2 players |
Trio Private | 3 players |
Quartet Private | 4 players |
How do I book private lessons?
All private pickleball lessons are scheduled directly with Sara McInnes. Please email her at sara.torontopickleball@gmail.com
How do I pay for private lessons?
Packages of pickleball lessons can be purchased on the pickleball portal. Navigate to Online Store – Order Product – Pickleball Private Lessons to purchase 1, 3 or 5 private lessons.
Do I need to be a member to take private lessons?
No, you can take private lessons with Sara as a non-member. You will need to create an account as booking and payment is done through the pickleball portal. Please see ‘I want to join! How do I create an account’ for non-member registration account for instructions.
In the event of inclement weather or unsafe court conditions, your court booking, or program registration will be cancelled, and the amount paid will be credited to your account.
Log in to the portal, then click Pickleball Courts under "Pickleball Court Booking" tab..
Log in to the portal, then click Pickleball Courts under "Pickleball Court Booking" tab.
- Round Robins, Ratings, Intro to Pickle and Competitive Play: click Register for Calendar Sign-ups under the Club Sign Up Programs & Events tab.
- Clinics and workshops: click Register for Adult Programs under the Register for Programs, Lessons & Camps tab (camps are under the same tab)
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Program Description:
- Emphasize fun and enjoyment through the sport of squash
- Introduce the rules of the game
- Commencement of fundamental movement and motor skills
- Develop basic squash skills (technical / tactical)
- Introduction of mental skills (positive attitude, effort, ability to focus, etc.)
Ages: 9-14
Program Offerings
Saturday 12:00-1:00pm
Fall 2023
$225.00 - $275.00
Summary | Dates | Time | Location | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
every Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Starting Sat, Sep 23 2023 and Ending Sat, Nov 25 2023 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Squash Court 3, Squash Court 4 | |
**No Class** | Sat, Oct 7 2023 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Squash Court 3, Squash Court 4 | Cancelled |
Program Description:
- Emphasize fun and enjoyment through the sport of squash
- Introduce the rules of the game
- Commencement of fundamental movement and motor skills
- Develop basic squash skills (technical / tactical)
- Introduction of mental skills (positive attitude, effort, ability to focus, etc.)
Program Offerings
Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm
Fall 2023
$225.00 - $275.00
Summary | Dates | Time | Location | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
every Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Starting Sat, Sep 23 2023 and Ending Sat, Nov 25 2023 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Squash Court 3, Squash Court 4 | |
**No Class** | Sat, Oct 7 2023 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Squash Court 3, Squash Court 4 | Cancelled |
Program Description:
- Developing squash specific skills
- Further development of fundamental skills
- Introduction to high level competition
- High intensity training
- Mental development program
Program Offerings
Tuesdays 5:00pm and Sundays 11:00am
Fall 2023
$375.00 - $425.00
Summary | Dates | Time | Location | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Starting Sun, Sep 24 2023 and Ending Sun, Nov 26 2023 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Squash Courts | |
every Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Starting Tue, Sep 26 2023 and Ending Sun, Nov 26 2023 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Squash Courts | |
**No Class** | Sun, Oct 8 2023 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Squash Courts | Cancelled |
Program Description:
- Preparation for high level competitions
- High intensity training
- Optimize squash specific preparation
- Mental development program
- Emphasis on technical and tactical training
Ages: 9-16
Program Offerings
Tuesday 6:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm
Fall 2023
$375.00 - $425.00
Register
Summary | Dates | Time | Location | Status |
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every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Starting Sun, Sep 24 2023 and Ending Sun, Nov 26 2023 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Squash Courts | |
every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Starting Tue, Sep 26 2023 and Ending Sun, Nov 26 2023 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Squash Courts |
Join us on Mondays and Thursdays for organized matches. Come out and you will be paired up with other members of the club.
Open to members at all levels of play.
Mondays 7:00pm-8:30pm
Thursdays 6:20pm-8:20pm
Session runs from September 25, 2023 until December 4th,2023
Program Offerings
Sept - Dec 2023
Fall 2023
$50.00
Register
Summary | Dates | Time | Location | Status |
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every Monday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Starting Mon, Sep 25 2023 and Ending Mon, Dec 4 2023 | 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Squash Courts | |
every Thursday from 6:20 PM to 8:20 PM | Starting Thu, Sep 28 2023 and Ending Mon, Dec 4 2023 | 6:20 PM to 8:20 PM | Squash Courts | |
**No Class** | Mon, Oct 9 2023 | 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Squash Courts | Cancelled |
If you are new to the game or would like to take your game to the next level, this might be the program for you! Each week will consist of fun game play and coaching tips.
Comfortable clothing, non-marking shoes, and protective eyewear are required.
Program Offerings
Monday 6:00-7:00pm
Fall 2023
$135.00 - $200.00
Summary | Dates | Time | Location | Status |
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every Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Starting Mon, Sep 25 2023 and Ending Mon, Nov 27 2023 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Squash Court 3, Squash Court 4 | |
**No Class** | Mon, Oct 9 2023 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Squash Court 3, Squash Court 4 | Cancelled |
Please contact Aaron M Rodrigues arodrigues@glendon.yorku.ca
ACE TENNIS Partnership
The GAC is pleased to announce a partnership with ACE Tennis this summer to provide tennis programming (camps, clinics, etc.) at Glendon open to GAC members and to community members at large.
About ACE TENNIS
ACE Tennis has been recognized as a leader in player development for over 40 years. We are committed to the development of excellence in youth through the sport of tennis and offer leading-edge tennis programs, camps, and competitive training in a supportive and educational environment. We currently operate year-round out of Cedar Springs Club in Burlington, at Toronto Tennis City in Toronto, and in 6 seasonal club locations in the GTA.
Individual Programs
- Learn to Compete: ACE TENNIS - Register to camps (tennisclubsoft.com)
- Little Aces Camp: ACE TENNIS - Register to camps (tennisclubsoft.com)
- Transition Team Camp: ACE TENNIS - Register to camps (tennisclubsoft.com)
- Adult Group Lessons: ACE TENNIS - All Registrations (tennisclubsoft.com)
- Junior Group Lessons: ACE TENNIS - Junior Only Registrations (tennisclubsoft.com)
Purchase on the portal, then contact Aaron M Rodrigues at arodrigues@glendon.yorku.ca to arrange lessons with the instructors:
# LESSONS (YULIYA) | MEMBER COST (HST not included) |
1 | $75 |
3 | $219 |
5 | $355 |
Semi-Private Lesson (all instructors, up to 2 people, HST not included) |
$112.50 |
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Yuliya Andriyevska has a bachelor’s degree in Sport (in Professional Tennis Management & Coaching) as well as being a candidate of Master Sport of Ukraine. having competed in High League Ukraine Championship in category +45.
A child-oriented coach with 30 years of experience working across diverse age ranges, Yuliya excels at making individual tennis lessons accessible and fun for various playing levels and abilities.
"Tennis came to my life when I was only six years old. I want to thank all tennis coaches of my life that helped me to realize and love that kind of sport. And now I am doing the same for my students. It doesn’t matter if you become a champion or not, what is most important that tennis will always be in your life and your heart. Tennis will bring you friendships, connections, health and always a good mood."
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Director, ACE Tennis Camps, Glendon
Elliott Zimmerman’s tennis teaching career has spanned over 50 years. He has taught several hundreds of students to begin to be able to play tennis, to play better tennis, to continue playing correctly while improving their skills.
Elliott coaches drom beginners on, from young children to adults.
He was ranked #3 at Ontario Tennis as a junior (under 16), and #10 at class 6 Ontario Table Tennis 2019.
He is also the Manager and Tennis instructor at Forest Hill Tennis Club, Head Tennis Pro at Oakdale Golf Club, a Tennis Instructor at Wingfield Indoor Racquets, Mayfair Clubs, Tennis West, and at many private residences, as well as a Member of Canadian Junior Table Tennis Team.