GTCweb News and Coming Events
Updated Oct 9, 2008

~ To tell you what's going on and coming up fast! ~

To be added to the club's e-mail list please call Christina at 905-831-1717

For more information, contact one of the Executive Members.

Here's a traditional calendar of events.

2008 N E W S
Successful Annual General Meeting - Sunday, October 26 at 12:00 at the Pickering Recreation Complex - A HUGE THANKS to all the 2007 volunteer executive crew, and to the newlyt elected 2008 executive team. (Buffet lunch was available to all attending.) Reports from Executive are available on theWelcome page.

More pictures available - Singles tournament and Dance. See the Photo Album


2008 News Archive

  • Sunday, September 28 – Polar Bear Social from 1:00 – 4:00
  • September 27, GTC Annual Dinner Party and Dance.
  • Sunday, September 21, from 10:00 – 2:00 - Closing day Round Robin
  • Thursday night championship - Larry's Team #2 winning by the skin of their teeth in the finals tying Evelyn's Team # 6 in total points. ...more >
  • CANCELLED - OTA Junior Rookie Tournament scheduled for September 13 - Due to a possible conflict with work on our courts by the City of Pickering.
  • Sunday, September 14 from 1:00 to 3:00 our Under/Over 45 Tournament (for league/tournament members only). Sign up sheet up at the club.
  • August 22, 23, 24, Glendale Club Singles Championships
  • Junior Championship: August 15 and 16, Friday - 7-9PM, Saturday - 9AM - 6PM
  • MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT – originally scheduled for July 25, 26 and 27 has now been moved to July 11, 12 and 13 in an attempt to allow members who hold tickets to the Rogers Cup for that weekend to be able to attend. Sign up for the Mixed Doubles at the courts!
  • World Team Tennis Tournament -- Saturday, August 9, 1:00 – 4:00
  • FAMILY DAY TOURNAMENT/DROP IN – Tuesday, July 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. junior and adult family members can drop in and partner up for this tournament
  • CALENDAR UPDATE - June 9 We made changes to July and August schedules for the Mixed Doubles in July and put the World Team Tennis in August.
  • BLACK & WHITE 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOURNAMENT – Saturday, July 5 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Evening tournament - adults only
  • Rogers Cup – at the world-class Rexall Centre July 19-27. As a Glendale Tennis Club member, you are invited to join the action with significant savings of up to 25% off prime Level 100 silver seats. ... use your group access code (sent to members by email).
  • MEN’S AND LADIES’ DOUBLES TOURNAMENT – JUNE 20, 21 and 22. The deadline for sign up is the end of the day, June 9.
  • GLENDALE CLOTHING – If you are interested in placing an order for any Glendale apparel please let Christina know by June 8. Any questions or to place an order – 905-831-1717 2008
  • Our second annual OTA Tennis Fair is on the calendar for Saturday, May 24. It runs from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. There is an $8 entry fee per player for the event, and sign-up is required. In return, participants will receive an OTA T-shirt, a ticket to the Rogers Cup, get to try some of the latest tennis racquets, and get in a good work-out while winning prizes.
  • Opening Day Round Robin - Slide-show of pictures. Cooler weather and a brisk breeze cut down the crowd compared to last year but we all had fun and even played some tennis. We almost finished off all the hotdogs too! (Thanks to Barry Cox for all the dogs and pitching in with the cookin'!)
  • DRCTL (Durham Region Competitive Tennis League) teams announced - details
  • Thursday Night House League teams announced - details
  • Look for the Monday and Thursday Morning Round Robins - All welcome! See the startup schedule.
  • 2008 Registration > info
  • NEW – This year we are offering crested Glendale Tennis Club apparel for sale. The products being offered will be excellent quality, high performance garments. We will keep the price as low as possible so as to encourage all our members to purchase the GTC pieces and wear them proudly!
  • New GTC mailing address (box# change) is Glendale Tennis Club, P. O. Box 444, Pickering, Ontario L1V 2R6
  • Opening Day Round Robin - All Members! Come out, meet people and have fun this Sunday May 4, 10 AM - 2 PM. Lunch provided..
  • COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE ~ Sunday, April 27 from 10:00 - 2:00. Everyone in the community is welcome! Come see what we're all about! Try out the game of tennis, win prizes, enjoy a BBQ. Fun for all ages.