Conveniently and beautifully located on the edge of High Park in the west end of the city, kids will enjoy playing tennis surrounded by trees with a large clubhouse to break from the summer sun. Other sports and games are played on our club’s property and in the park.

Rest assured that our coaches and staff have attended a safety measure workshop and will cautiously adhere to safety guidelines provided by the Ontario Government. Note that camp details are subject to change.
SUMMER CAMPS
We will be offering the following camps during the months of July and August.
Camps are weekly, one hour a day. Students can register for one or both of times offered.
OUR STAFF
Our certified, experienced, and passionate coaches will provide a fun, healthy, and educational environment for kids to learn tennis. Our staff consists of individuals with university undergraduate and master’s degrees, Tennis Canada coaching certifications, and former top Canadian junior and open players. Our coaches are full-time professional career coaches who are members of Tennis Canada’s Tennis Professionals Association. 
OUR FEATURES
  • We run rain or shine, planned activities for rainy days.
  • On-site staff members certified in emergency first aid.
  • Weekly Monday to Friday

WHAT TO BRING
  • Water Bottle
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Appropriate tennis attire

MEDICAL EMERGENCY
  • On-site staff members are certified in emergency first aid care

MINI TENNIS Age 4 - 8
Morning 9am - 10am and/or Afternoon 1pm - 2pm 
Fee:  $150 (plus hst)

This program is fun with an emphasis on developing the love of the sport, and the essential tennis and athletic fundamentals of all players to provide them the opportunity to pursue tennis recreationally or competitively. The first level of progressive tennis, this camp uses larger decompressed balls to allow for easier learning, 19"-21” racquets, mini-sized nets and courts (12m court), which are proportional to the sizes and skills of the students.

* 1 coach will work with 2 children. This will allow for optimal physical distancing and the opportunity for the coach to ensure that the players follow the club safety rules. This is also a wonderful opportunity for the kids to have more individualized attention with the 2-1 player-coach ratio.
SMASHING ACES  Age 8-12
Morning 10am - 11:30am  and/or  Afternoon 2pm - 3:30pm
Fee: $112.50 (plus hst)

This fun camp is for beginner and intermediate level kids, and teaches kids to rally, serve, play points, and learn the rules and etiquette of the game. Through the combination of a variety of sports, fun fitness drills, and games, children will further develop their overall athleticism and will have days full of dynamic activities.
COMPETITIVE ACES  Age 10-12
Morning 11:30am - 1pm and/or  Afternoon 3:30pm - 5pm
Fee:  $112.50 (plust hst)  

This program is for players who are more advanced club level players for their age who can maintain a rally on a full sized tennis court with regular balls. The players enjoy friendly competition, but may not necessarily play tournaments.  
HIGH SCHOOL  Age 13 - 17 
Morning 11:30am - 1pm  and/or afternoon 3:30pm - 5pm
Fee  $112.50 (plus hst) 

This program is for beginner to advanced club level players. Players are grouped according to their level.
HEAD TENNIS PROFESSIONAL
Craig Mercer
Certifications/Education
  • Tennis Canada / Coach 3 (2014)
  • Tennis Canada / Club Professional 3 (2017)
  • Bond University / Master of Sports Management Degree, Gold Coast, Australia (2006)

   Current Roles
  • Head Tennis Professional, Howard Park Tennis Club (2020-present)
  • Vice-President, Community Tennis, All Canadian Sports Management (2020-present)
  • Tennis Canada Coach Developer (2017 – present)
  • Toronto Tennis City / Tennis Director and Assistant General Manager (2013-present)

Playing Achievements
  • Ranked top 20 in Canadian Men’s Open tennis (2000)
  • Top 3 Canadian Junior Tennis player and National team member (1996)
info@acetennis.ca