Competitive Tennis

Welcome to **TENNIS AND TUNES 2026 edition!** Join us **(12 noon to 2pm)** for some **fun** and **friendly** **CASUAL HITTING TENNIS** at Fountainhead Tennis Club - University Heights (two blocks form **FINCH WEST STATION / right across from SENTINEL STATION TTC -LINE 6**). This is a TENNIS AND TUNES event 🔊🎵🎶📻 **which means loud music will be played during the meet up**. Hope to see you there! :) **FRIENDLY REMINDER : BEFORE** confirming your RSVP, please review the following meet-up guidelines and group rules. General Rules and Guidelines: 1. This is a **CASUAL HITTING** meet-up. It is **NOT** a competitive tennis gathering. Due to limited court availability we will only engage in **casual rallies**. 2. Upon arrival, please check in with the event organiser. This is important for attendance purposes and assigning hitting partners for the session. 3. Should you decide to bring your own tennis balls, please make sure they are distinctively initialled. If not, a meet-up Sharpie will be available (from the host) for you to do so. 4. **GTA Racquet Player members are expected, at all times during the meet-up, to observe a *courteous demeanour* and a *positive sporting spirit* towards fellow players.**

We will be playing at a private residence tennis court located near Bayview and York Mills. Sorry but this only for people who are 3.5 level or higher.

You will learn the basics, forehand, backhand, volley, serve and smash. Eventually, can move into games playing doubles. The fee includes balls, water and use of the court. The court is at a private residence near Bayview and Lawrence and the address will be disclosed in our group chatroom. Please dm your number to me to add to our group chat. Hope we get many people out to have fun learning the basics of tennis.

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This group is for badminton enthusiasts who are passionate about exploring the connections between metabolism, energy, and exercise. We are welcome beginner plus, intermediate and advance level players looking to improve your skill or a seasoned player seeking to optimize your performance on the court, this group is for you! Join us for friendly games. This badminton session is a weekly event and it is followed with dinner together but it is optional. ATTENTION: Due to many first timers signed up the event but no show, I have no choice to charge the first timers $10 per person as deposit via etransfer to me no later then Friday night. There is no refund for no show. If you show up, then I will etransfer the balance back to you at the end of the badminton event. My email address is: lingseilau@yahoo.com Birdies: Please bring one birdie with you. However, if you are intermediate plus or advanced level, bring two birdies with you. Court fee: It will be informed at the comment section by 4pm. Cost per person is either $216 (for 4 courts), $162 (for 3 courts) or $108 (for 2 courts) divided by the number of players attended. My email address for etransfer is: lingseilau@yahoo.com

Cost: $16 per person (includes feather birdies). Plastic birdies are available upon request. Payment: Cash is preferred and should be made before playing. E-Transfer (EMT) or debit card payments are accepted (plus applicable taxes). Time: Sundays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: 1370 Birchmount Rd, Unit #6 (Closest intersection: Birchmount Rd & Lawrence Ave) Requirements: Racquets: Bring your own racquet. Rentals are available at the club if needed. Shoes: Please bring indoor gym shoes and change into them at the club before entering the courts. Winter Reminder: Ensure you change into court shoes before stepping onto the courts during the winter months. Rules and Guidelines: No outside food is allowed. This meetup is open to players of all skill levels (beginner to advanced). The primary purpose is to play friendly doubles games. This event is not intended for singles matches or formal training sessions. Attendance is capped based on court availability. Waitlisted participants may be moved to the confirmed list as space allows, with priority given to regular attendees and those with reliable RSVP history. No Drop-ins: Only individuals on the confirmed “Going” list are allowed to attend. Unregistered participants will be asked to leave. Cancellation Policy: Please cancel at least 48 hours in advance if you cannot attend. Failure to do so will result in being marked as a no-show. Repeated no-shows may lead to removal from future “Going” lists.

**Volleyball Foundations 3 — Connect Your Skills & Play with Confidence (15+)** Ready to move beyond isolated skills and start playing with flow and purpose? Volleyball Foundations 3 is designed for players who are ready to connect their techniques and develop real game awareness in a team setting. In this progressive clinic, you’ll focus on integrating your skills into live, rally-based play: • **Reading the Ball:** Anticipate trajectory and react earlier to stay one step ahead • **Defense:** Improve footwork, positioning, and overall court coverage • **Attacking:** Learn the 3-step approach and develop controlled, effective hits over the net You’ll also begin to understand the rhythm of the game through continuous play. Sessions emphasize “wash drills” and extended rallies, helping you stay engaged, make decisions under pressure, and build confidence during longer points. Players will be introduced to the **6-Up defensive system** and develop strong on-court communication skills to navigate fast-paced, unpredictable situations. *** **Who This Clinic Is For:** • Players who have completed Volleyball Foundations 2 or have a strong base in passing, setting, and serving • Players ready to develop game awareness, teamwork, and rally consistency • Athletes looking to feel more confident playing in game-speed environments *** **Location:** Miles Nadal JCC — 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through Spadina doors) **Format:** Group instruction led by an experienced, supportive coach **Registration Required in Advance** RSVP’ing on Meetup does not reserve your spot. [Register here](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=yQ90BGe) ☎️ Or call 416-924-6211 ext. 0 *** **Early Bird Discount:** Register by April 26 at 10 PM to receive **10% off** sessional registration. *** **Why Join?** • Learn to connect skills into fluid, game-like play • Improve decision-making, timing, and court awareness • Build confidence in rallies through continuous, high-energy gameplay • Develop communication and teamwork within a structured system Take the next step toward real gameplay—where skills come together, rallies get longer, and confidence truly starts to show.

**Maximum 18 members** **Event conditional on weather** ***Event Details:*** **Difficulty:** All skill levels are welcome to participate. **Event Duration:** 9:50AM to 12:00PM **Timeline:** Everyone meets at **Woodbine Bathing Station** at 9:45AM and registers with the organizer. After registration, we do warmup and stretching for a couple of minutes then we will start the game at 9:50AM. **Requirement:** Sun glasses Snack Water Good attitude **Cost:** $5/person to play (CASH ONLY), try to bring the exact change. Season Pass is also available for those who are more passionate about Volleyball and interested to play more often. **Contact number:** Going members will be receiving contact information a day before the event. **I do not check meetup site on the event day (Sundays) so make sure you have the phone number.** **..........Getting there..........** **GPS coordinates :** 43.66284621910308, -79.30794047300637 **TTC Direction:** From **Yonge Station** (Yonge & Bloor) Eastbound platform get on Subway towards **Bloor-Danforth** Subway, get off at **Woodbine** **Station.** Then go to the bus platform and get on bus **#92 Woodbine** **South** towards Lake Shore and get off at the last stop **(Woodbine Beach Loop)** then walk to **[Woodbine Bathing Station](https://www.google.ca/maps/place/43%C2%B039'46.2%22N+79%C2%B018'28.5%22W/@43.6627805,-79.3076574,19.42z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x91fc3aab4df8272d!8m2!3d43.6628324!4d-79.3079064)**. **Driving Direction:** Woodbine Beach is located at 1681 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4L 3W6. After getting here meet us at **[Woodbine Bathing Station](https://www.google.ca/maps/place/43%C2%B039'46.2%22N+79%C2%B018'28.5%22W/@43.6627805,-79.3076574,19.42z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x91fc3aab4df8272d!8m2!3d43.6628324!4d-79.3079064)**.

**Maximum 12 members** **Event conditional on weather** **This event requires skill evaluation upon arrival in order to join.** **Event Requirement:** This event is for those of you who knows and can perform the three hit. **Event Duration:** 12:30PM to 2:30PM **Timeline:** We'll meet at Woodbine Bathing Station at 12:25PM. After registration and warmup, we'll start at 12:30PM. **Cost:** $5/person to play (CASH ONLY), try to bring the exact change. Season Pass is also available for those who likes to participate more. **Contact number:** Going members will be receiving contact information a day before the event. **I do not check meetup site on the event day (Sundays) so make sure you have the phone number.** **..........Getting there..........** **GPS coordinates :** 43.663393,-79.309048 **TTC Direction:** From Yonge Station Eastbound platform get on Subway towards Bloor-Danforth Subway, get off at Woodbine Station Then go to the bus platform and get on bus #92 Woodbine South towards Lake Shore and get off at the last stop ( Woodbine Beach Loop ) then walk to Woodbine Bathing Station. **Driving Direction:** Woodbine Beach is located at 1681 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4L 3W6.

Join the Badminton Meetup Group for a fun-filled Saturday Badminton Extravaganza! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, come and meet fellow badminton enthusiasts for a day of friendly matches and skill-building drills. This event is open to players of all levels, so don't be shy to join in on the action. Bring your racket, your A-game, and get ready to smash and volley your way to victory. Let's sweat it out and have a blast on the court this Saturday with the Badminton Meetup Group!

**Maximum 12 members** **Event conditional on weather** **Event Details** This event is for those of you who has just a bit or no clue about volleyball. We are going to teach you Beach Volleyball step by step. You'll learn how to serve, bump, hit and send the ball over the net properly. You also learn about the positions of each player and their responsibility plus how to pass to each other and maintain a good team work. **Event Duration:** 08:30AM to 09:30AM **Timeline:** We meet at Woodbine Bathing Station at 8:25AM and start at 08:30AM. **Requirement:** Sun glasses Snack Water Good attitude **Cost:** $20/person to participate (CASH ONLY), try to bring the exact change. Season Pass is also available for those who are more interested in learning. **Contact number:** Going members will be receiving contact information a day before the event. **I do not check meetup site on the event day (Sundays) so make sure you have the phone number.** **..........Getting there..........** GPS coordinates : 43.66284621910308, -79.30794047300637 TTC Direction: From Yonge Station Eastbound platform get on Subway towards Bloor-Danforth Subway, get off at Woodbine Station Then go to the bus platform and get on bus #92 Woodbine South towards Lake Shore and get off at the last stop ( Woodbine Beach Loop ) then walk to Woodbine Bathing Station. Driving Direction: Woodbine Beach is located at 1681 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4L 3W6.

**Sorry, No More New Members!!!** -$10 per person (please bring one brand new standard feather birdie) -OR $13 per person (Tiger to provide one brand new standard feather birdie) -Plastic birdies can still be provided after the feather birdies are used up. **Attention !!! please let us know at least 48 hours (Friday) in advance if you or your guest can’t make it. This gives those on the waitlist a chance to join! Please note that "no-shows" or late cancellations are tracked; even a single occurrence may result in removal from the group to ensure active participation. Thanks for your cooperation!**

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)

We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program. [https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

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