Grimsby Tennis Club
46 St. Andrew's Avenue L3M 1K7 Grimsby, ON, Canada

Hello GTC members! Only 16 days until Spring and we are counting it down... Every Spring, the GTC Board of Directors get together to plan the upcoming season. This year we are excited and hopeful we can deliver another fun-filled season of tennis, and our goal is to return to play as soon as we can.... We are committed to making decisions favourable to fostering a safe sporting environment and will work within the provincial guidelines and government regulations to do so. As always, we will continue to keep you informed every step of the way. Feel free to keep an eye on our website and continue to check our Facebook Page, as we regularly update them leading up to the tennis season. We look forward to seeing you on the court soon!

The Grimsby Tennis Club wants to take a moment to celebrate an incredible milestone one of our long-standing members has achieved! Gillian Mauro has written a book titled The Girl in the Wheelchair and it is now live on Amazon. Since much of Gillian's journey includes her time spent at the Grimsby Tennis Club, we wanted to let members know about her book and help support her by spreading the word. For anyone interested in purchasing a copy, please see the link below: https:...//www.amazon.ca///ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_StZdFb8EZ27KD For anyone looking to share the book on your personal social media platforms, we ask you to use the following hashtag: #thegirlinthewheelchair A Synopsis of the book is below: The Girl in the Wheelchair is an inspirational and empowering story about transformation amidst personal tragedy. During what she thought would be a routine doctor’s appointment in 2010, the life of author Gillian Mauro drastically changed forever. The things once taken for granted were no longer that, and taking one ‘simple’ step became a chore. Her days as an athlete and independent young woman quickly vanished and her visions of motherhood and marriage were vastly altered. Just 2 years post appointment, every ounce of her independence was shattered. Left devastated with a bleak outlook on her future, she was forced to pick up the pieces. As she recounts both the heart wrenching and heartwarming details of her journey thus far, Gillian proves to us all why being the ‘girl in the wheelchair’ is really ‘not that bad.’ We wish Gillian much success with her new book, her wheelchair tennis and her continued strength, determination and tenacity! You are truly an inspiration Gillian!! Happy Reading Everyone!

The Grimsby Tennis Club will move to Stage 3 COVID Protocol effective Monday, August 3, 2020. The following guidelines have been developed in consultation with the Ontario Tennis Association and meet the requirements mandated by the provincial government. THE GTC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ASKS YOU TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING:... Please do not play if you have flu-like symptoms or have travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days Continue maintaining 2 metres social distance on and off the courts at all times No Guests are permitted. We want to limit club access to known members Sharing of balls is permitted in accordance with OTA Guidelines - please use hand sanitizer before, during and after play. Avoid touching your face Continue using the online booking system. This is important for contact tracing Doubles leagues will resume - Monday Nights - Ladies / Tuesday Night - Mens / Thursday Nights - Mixed Doubles; You must sign up through Programs/Leagues as there are NO drop ins; Balls will be provided Members can remain as spectators as long as they are practicing social distancing. There are marked spots for seating on the bleachers, chairs and benches Continue to lock the outside gate after entering and when leaving; The inner gate can be left unlatched so that it can be opened with your foot or racquet Washrooms will be open, but the Clubhouse continues to remain closed We appreciate your continued help, support and patience as we enter into Stage 3!

Oh happy day!! , , . We have been working hard alongside the Town of Grimsby who has granted us approval to reopen with a number of restrictions under the Phase 1 COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines as set out by Premier Ford. With the unprecedented social conditions, the GTC will NOT be operating as usual. As such, new guidelines and protocols have been developed in order to provide... a safe return to tennis. : * The Phase 1 must be read and followed before using the courts. The new rules are NOT an option. ( ) . * Online Booking is now the GTC . This supports accountability and contact tracing. You must sign-up on GigaSports to play. Please read the found on our website to learn how to book a court. Full copies of the Phase 1 Reopening Guidelines and Court Booking instructions can be found on our website at www.grimsbytennis.org, along with the GTC Membership Application form. Please be patient with the process and show courtesy and consideration to all players. On behalf of the GTC Board of Directors, we truly appreciate your support!! We hope to see you on the court!

Leagues are BACK! As the Grimsby Tennis Club moves to Stage 3, League Nights will commence on Monday, August 3rd!! The League nights are as follows: Ladies Night - Mondays from 6 pm to 9 pm Men’s Night Tuesdays from 6 pm to 9 pm... Mixed Doubles Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm (right after the U18 program finishes). ATTENTION New Members! There is a one hour league dedicated for new members from 6 pm to 7 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. The New Member hour is ideally suited for newer members wishing to meet new people to play with, or are unsure of their level and want to discover how they might fit into league play. More experienced players, and those who have been members at the club longer, are encouraged to play with new members now and again, as this builds rapport and overall skill level in the Club. At 7pm the two hour long league night for more experienced players begins. All participants are still expected to physically distance at all times. Please be sure to check your email for more detailed information about League Nights and how to sign up. See you on the courts!

With the Ontario Government's recent announcement, Niagara has moved into Stage 2 of the Action Plan in response to COVID-19. The GTC Executive Team has developed a Plan of Action to move the club from Stage 1 to Stage 2 safely and this plan was approved by the Town of Grimsby. Please visit the Grimsby Tennis Club's website to view the detailed Phase 2 Reopening Guidelines. For current members, emails have been sent with this information. Group lessons (including Beginner Lessons) and a modified Jr. Program are still being considered and the Executive team will provide information as soon as possible!

Oh happy day!! , , . We have been working hard alongside the Town of Grimsby who has granted us approval to reopen with a number of restrictions under the Phase 1 COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines as set out by Premier Ford. With the unprecedented social conditions, the GTC will NOT be operating as usual. As such, new guidelines and protocols have been developed in order to provide... a safe return to tennis. : * The Phase 1 must be read and followed before using the courts. The new rules are NOT an option. ( ) . * Online Booking is now the GTC . This supports accountability and contact tracing. You must sign-up on GigaSports to play. Please read the found on our website to learn how to book a court. Full copies of the Phase 1 Reopening Guidelines and Court Booking instructions can be found on our website at www.grimsbytennis.org, along with the GTC Membership Application form. Please be patient with the process and show courtesy and consideration to all players. On behalf of the GTC Board of Directors, we truly appreciate your support!! We hope to see you on the court!

The Town of Grimsby has made the decision to close all Municipal facilities for rentals, programs and events until May 18th. The Grimsby Tennis Club is still awaiting further instructions from the Town of Grimsby regarding the closure of our club. The GTC will continue monitoring this situation as the pandemic evolves and more information becomes available. We will share all updates with our members. As such, we will not be having our Opening Day Event tomorrow (May 2) as previously communicated. Stay safe, stay home and be well. Hope to see you on the courts in the very near future!

The Parks & Recreation Department at the Town of Grimsby has posted a sign. Unfortunately, the Town has closed all municipal facilities to help stop the spread of COVID-19, until further notice. This includes the Grimsby Tennis Club. Stay safe and be well everyone! We will share updates as they become available.

Hello Grimsby Tennis Club (GTC) members, As the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads around the world, we’re all being affected in many, many ways. Both the Federal and Provincial Government is urging the public to maintain social distancing and avoid large gatherings, which includes sporting events. Most tennis clubs around the country are closed until further notice or reviewing when to reopen. The developments of COVID-19 may impact the official opening of the Grimsby Tennis... Club (slated to open May 2nd) and could affect other activities planned for 2020, including our Club Cleanup Day scheduled for April 25th. The Club Executive is taking this matter seriously and will continue to monitor the latest information on the outbreak. Updates regarding the 2020 tennis season will be shared with our members via email, the GTC website and our Facebook page, as new information becomes available. Feel free to click on the following link to direct you to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/grimsbytennis.org/. Stay safe and healthy everyone.

Thanks to everyone who came out to support the tournament and a big thanks to Niagara This Week for covering our event. It’s been an incredible week!! Closing ceremonies are tomorrow (June 21st) at 11 a.m.

Welcome Juniors! GTC was happy to welcome all of the new members to our junior program this Saturday. We were all so happy to see the joy in every child’s face as they entered the court and learned the incredible sport. We’re certain it’s going to be a great summer of learning for these aspiring tennis pros!

Our little club is making BIG news...again! The Janco Steel Wheelchair Tennis Classic is an international wheelchair tennis tournament sanctioned by the International Tennis Federation and Tennis Canada. It is the highest level tournament ever hosted by our club! The event runs June 18th - 21st. On Monday, June 17th at 6 p.m., we invite our members to join in on a "Run and Roll" doubles session, where teams of one wheelchair player and one able bodied player compete against e...ach other. It should be loads of fun. Big kudos to Gillian Cruz for speaking with our local paper to promote this event and for her help to make this tournament happen! Good luck Gillian!!! https://www.niagarathisweek.com//9358000-grimsby-club-rea/

The wheelchair provincial league will be playing at the Grimsby Tennis Club on Saturday May 18 from noon to 6 p.m. The provincial association for wheelchair sports, OnPara will be bringing extra wheelchairs for people to "have a go" at playing tennis in a wheelchair. From noon to 1 p.m. you are able to experience Wheelchair Tennis firsthand. The "have a go" event promises to be an hour of fun and you're all invited to take part. It will provide you with a better understand...ing and appreciation of Wheelchair Tennis. So be a sport and come on out! This event is for all ages!

We're in the news! Be sure to check out the incredible article in Niagara This Week highlighting our Opening Day Event and all the exciting things planned for the 2019 season. https://www.niagarathisweek.com//9341395-grimsby-tennis-c/

PURPLE RAIN, PURPLE RAIN We only wanted to see you Underneath the PURPLE RAIN These hard working executives (wearing purple underneath the purple rain) want to thank all those who came out for today’s opening day registration and BBQ. ... It was a great turnout with lots of familiar faces and a whole lot of new members joining the club. Welcome!! We promised 2019 will be a great season filled with incredible tennis, friendly events and fun tournaments. If you haven’t yet registered, please contact Nadia at [email protected] to arrange a time when you can bring your application form and payment, and pick up a key.

The day has finally come... Grocery shopping - check! Dance in the rain - check! Drop by the Grimsby Tennis Club and register for the 2019 season - check!!... We hope to see you on this rainy day. Join us from 9 am to 2 pm and enjoy a hot BBQ lunch at 11:30 am. Don’t forget to bring us your old keys!