Glendon Campus

GAC Racquets

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. In this message, 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:

  1. Upgrade your GAC membership to a semester or annual membership to get a free outdoor pickleball membership.
  2. 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). The deadline is July 3rd.

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).

StatusPickleball Outdoor Season MembershipPerks
Current GAC member (summer semester/annual)$0 
Current GAC member (monthly)$4060% off Pickleball membership
New Pickleball ONLY$100 
New Pickleball and GAC membership$10015% off GAC membership
SeasonStarting July 1 - October 31 (weather dependent)
HoursMonday - Friday: 7 AM - 8PM. Weekends: 8 AM - 8 PM
Prime TimeMon-Fri: 5 - 8PM and all-day Sat-Sun.
RegistrationRegistration and membership must be purchased on the pickleball portal.
Regular Court FeesPrime Time Court Fees
$28/hour$33/hour
Court Time PackagesPrice Per HourTotal 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
Round Robin 2.0-2.5Mondays 2:30pm, Saturdays 12pm - 2
Round Robin 3.0Mondays 4pm, Saturdays 2-4pm
Round Robin 3.5Mondays 5:30, Saturdays 4-6pm
Women's RR (rating separation TBD)Tuesday mornings 9am
Men's RR (rating separation TBD)Wednesday evenings 5pm

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 participantsPrice
11$95
31$279
51$450
# of sessions# of participantsPrice per person
12$45
32$132
52$215
# of sessions# of participantsPrice per person
13$35
33$102
53$165
# of sessions# of participantsPrice per person
14$30
34$87
54$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.

  • Access to book our new outdoor pickleball courts (6 courts in total)
  • Priority registration for round robins, clinics, workshops, private lessons, and club tournaments
  • Credit packages are available at a reduced hourly rate
  • Credits are valid for reg and prime time.
  • Ease of booking: credits auto deduct at time of booking.

You may add family members to your account, but each individual will need a membership.

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

Register

SummaryDatesTimeLocationStatus
every Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMStarting Sat, Sep 23 2023 and Ending Sat, Nov 25 202312:00 PM to 1:00 PMSquash Court 3, Squash Court 4
**No Class**Sat, Oct 7 202312:00 PM to 1:00 PMSquash Court 3, Squash Court 4Cancelled

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

Register

SummaryDatesTimeLocationStatus
every Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMStarting Sat, Sep 23 2023 and Ending Sat, Nov 25 202311:00 AM to 12:00 PMSquash Court 3, Squash Court 4
**No Class**Sat, Oct 7 202311:00 AM to 12:00 PMSquash Court 3, Squash Court 4Cancelled

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

Register

SummaryDatesTimeLocationStatus
every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMStarting Sun, Sep 24 2023 and Ending Sun, Nov 26 202311:00 AM to 12:00 PMSquash Courts
every Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMStarting Tue, Sep 26 2023 and Ending Sun, Nov 26 20235:00 PM to 6:00 PMSquash Courts
**No Class**Sun, Oct 8 202311:00 AM to 12:00 PMSquash CourtsCancelled

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

SummaryDatesTimeLocationStatus
every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMStarting Sun, Sep 24 2023 and Ending Sun, Nov 26 202312:00 PM to 1:00 PMSquash Courts
every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMStarting Tue, Sep 26 2023 and Ending Sun, Nov 26 20236:00 PM to 7:00 PMSquash 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

SummaryDatesTimeLocationStatus
every Monday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMStarting Mon, Sep 25 2023 and Ending Mon, Dec 4 20237:00 PM to 8:30 PMSquash Courts
every Thursday from 6:20 PM to 8:20 PMStarting Thu, Sep 28 2023 and Ending Mon, Dec 4 20236:20 PM to 8:20 PMSquash Courts
**No Class**Mon, Oct 9 20237:00 PM to 8:30 PMSquash CourtsCancelled

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

Register

SummaryDatesTimeLocationStatus
every Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMStarting Mon, Sep 25 2023 and Ending Mon, Nov 27 20236:00 PM to 7:00 PMSquash Court 3, Squash Court 4
**No Class**Mon, Oct 9 20236:00 PM to 7:00 PMSquash Court 3, Squash Court 4Cancelled

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

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

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."

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.