Charlottetown Tennis Club

Charlottetown Tennis Club

The Charlottetown Tennis Club (CTC) has been a non-profit tennis club in the Port Union area of Toronto's Scarborough district since 1973 and is affiliated with the Scarborough Tennis Federation and the Ontario Tennis Association. The club has three outdoor, floodlit courts for night play, located next to the Port Union Recreation Centre, and has amenities such as restrooms and a gym.

The CTC offers a variety of training programs for adults and children: for adults, six-week Adult Beginner Clinics are held regularly in the evening sessions; for children, Orange Ball, Green Ball and Regular Ball programs are offered as supplementary classes for ages 3 to 17. The club also hosts House Leagues, intra-club tournaments and participates in Scarborough Tennis Federation (STF) inter-club competitions at levels C2, B2 and …, with various teams winning championships from the club.

Experienced instructors like Adam Weatherby and Jordan Anthony are dedicated to providing private or group training for all levels, supported by a team of young, expert instructors (like Tony Zhao).

Services & Conveniences

1. It has 3 floodlit outdoor tennis courts that are open from 8am to 11pm.
2. Users can use public or street parking.
3. All three courts are equipped with professional lighting for night play.
4. The club is located near the Port Union Community Centre and will likely use its public changing room and restroom facilities.
5. Given its outdoor location, there is no need for ventilation. However, the space around the courts provides an open and comfortable area for warming up and playing.
6. Opening hours for the public (non-members) on specific days: Tuesday and Wednesday 4–6pm and Sunday 1–3pm (and 10–12pm on holidays).
7. The club is managed by Tennis Canada professional coaches such as Jordan Anthony and Tony Zhao, with private and group training sessions available.

Active programs and leagues at Charlottetown Tennis Club

1. Adult Lessons & Clinics

• Various levels: from beginner (Intro/Beginner Drills & Skills Level 1.0–2.5) to intermediate/advanced
• Classes run in the mornings or midweek evenings, such as Sunday or Wednesday evening sessions

2. Junior Programs

• Classes graded from ages 3 to 17 include PRE–HIGH PERFORMANCE (ages 6–10), Open Development (ages 11–17), Mighty Aces (ages 3–5)
• There is also a full-day summer camp for children with hours of instruction and recreational activities.

3. House League & In-House Leagues

• The club runs an in-house league for adults and youth, featuring mixed, doubles and singles competitions

4. Scarborough Tennis Federation (STF) League

• Club teams participate in official STF matchmaking levels, such as STF B2, C1, C2 for competitive junior and adult cultural teams

5. Social Programs & Round Robins

• Social sessions include Ladies’ Night, Tuesday Doubles League, Points Drills and Social Doubles and Singles for all skill levels, with membership or Drop-in available for non-members at a low cost.

6. Club Tournaments & Events

• Club Tournaments, social events and get-togethers with competition, food and music for members

How to make reservations and schedules at Charlottetown Tennis Club

1. Create an account on ClubSpark: To book a tennis court and participate in programs, you must first register on the ClubSpark platform (Sign up) or log in with your email and password if you are already a member.
2. Access the Booking section: After logging in, you will have access to the Booking tab on the site; you can view the list of courts by date and time.
3. Select the desired time: In the booking panel, courts are displayed as time bars (slots). To book a slot, simply click on it and enter the details
4. Confirm the duration and enter participants: After selecting a slot, you can add the duration of the reservation (usually 1–1.5 hours) and, if the group participation feature is enabled, add accompanying people
5. Pay the reservation fee: If the court has a fee (such as night play under lights), the price details will be displayed. After entering the card information, click Confirm and Pay to make the reservation and a confirmation email will be sent.
6. Unable to make consecutive reservations: Online consecutive reservations are not allowed and a time gap must be observed between reservations. Also, if your reservation capacity is full, the system will display an error message.

Address & Contact

• Address: 83 Charlottetown Boulevard, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 3B2
• Membership inquiries: ravi.ravis[at]gmail[dot]com
• General contact (most general): ctowntennisclub[at]gmail[dot]com

FAQs

Is it possible to play under floodlights?

Yes, the three courts are floodlit and open until 11:00 PM.

Are there summer courses or camps for children?

Yes, summer camps are offered for children aged 6–17 with education and fun.