 | ROSETHORN TENNIS CLUBRosethorn Tennis Club is a community-based club located in Etobicoke, Ontario close to main intersections Kipling Avenue and Rathburn Road, with 3 hard courts that are lit at night until 11 pm from May to October inclusive. |
LESSONS
Adult members of Rosethorn Tennis Club are eligible to take tennis lessons at the Club. See ADULT LESSONS section.
Juniors who wish to join the Junior Academy or sign up for lessons must first become members of Rosethorn Tennis Club. Please see the MEMBERSHIP page for more information.
Please contact the tennis professionals directly at shotselections@rogers.com for any questions about tennis lessons, including children's summer programs and tax receipts.
JUNIOR PROGRAMS
SPRING AFTER-SCHOOL TENNIS PROGRAM & JUNIOR SUMMER TENNIS CAMP
Enjoy the summer weather on the court with fun-filled, week-long, half-day and full day tennis camp sessions. Improve your tennis skills and make friends while increasing self-esteem and leadership qualities. This program will keep children active in a fun and relaxed environment creating a memorable summer experience!
SPRING PROGRAM - May 2 - July 1
TOTS, BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES: $480
ADVANCED & PROVINCIAL: $480
2 hours per week for 9 weeks
Monday to Friday 4:00 - 6:00 pm
SUMMER CAMP - June 20 - September 2
Cost: Half Day (9:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00 - 4:00pm) $399 or Full Day (9:00am - 4:00pm) $699
Half Day & Full Day camps are weekly fees.
For Full Day Camp please ensure your child comes with lunch. Supervision will be provided during lunch hours from noon to 1 pm.
FALL PROGRAM - September 5 - September 30
TOTS, BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES: $215
ADVANCED & PROVINCIAL: $215
2 hours per week for 4 weeks
Monday to Friday 4:00 - 6:00 pm
More detailed information about the dates and programs is contained in the Junior Application form.
STEP 1: Register your child as a Junior member of Rosethorn Tennis Club for the 2022 season as part of a Family Membership, Junior Membership OR by completing the 2022 Junior Membership Application Form and submitting the Junior Membership Fee of $25.00.
To view and print the Junior Membership Application click here.
STEP 2: Print, complete & submit Shot Selections Junior Academy Application to Shot Selections.
To view and print the Junior Academy Application click here.
The club will be offering individual and group lessons.
Lesson information will be posted on the web site and bulletin board in front of the courts.
To view and print the Adult May - June Program click here.To view and print the Adult July - August Program click here.
To view and print the Adult September Program click here.To view and print the Adult Application form to be mailed click here.
Lesson Rates
| Type | Head Pro Rates | Assistant Pro Rates |
| Private | $75/hr | $65/hr |
| Semi-Private | $45/hr | $35/hr |
| Group (3ppl) | $35/hr | $30/hr |
| Group (4ppl) | $25/hr | $25/hr |
| Group (5ppl) | $20/hr | $20/hr |
To book lessons with any of the coaches at Rosethorn Tennis Club, send an email to shotselections@rogers.com.
Contact information for individual coaches is as follows:
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Mike Thomson cell: 416-820-1993 Blanka Yelavich cell: 647-990-4591 |
Cancellation and Rain Contingency Policies
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy for private and semi-private lessons. Payment for these lessons can be made either before or after the lesson.
In the event of rain or inclement weather, group lessons will be rescheduled by the pro. Members of the cancelled lesson will be incorporated into another group of the same level. Rain dates will occur within 7 days of the original lesson date. Please contact the clinic pro regarding the scheduling changes.
COACHES
Mike Thomson 416-820-1993
- Director of Tennis at Rosethorn Tennis Club for his 12th season
- Director of Tennis at Eglinton Flats Winter Tennis Club for his 21st season
- National Teaching Professional for the past 35 years
- Member of Tennis Professionals Association
- 2006-2019 Rogers Cup Pro-Am Director, worked with Pete Sampras, Boris Becker, John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl, Anna Kournikova, Martina Navratilova, Michael Chang, Andre Agassi, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Bryan Brothers, and Canadian Davis Cup players Daniel Nestor and Vasek Pospisil
- Worked with #1 Doubles player, Daniel Nestor
- Currently coaching OTA competitive top juniors U10, U12 & U14 categories
- 2015 Over 45 Men's Doubles Eastern Senior Champion
Blanka Yelavich 647-990-4591
- Tennis Professional at Rosethorn Tennis Club for her 12th season
- Tennis Professional at Eglinton Flats Winter Tennis Club for her 12th season
- Managing Administrator at Rosethorn Tennis Club for her 12th season
- Tennis Pathways Instructor since 2007 visiting Elementary Schools in Toronto
- 2009 Miele ICTA "A" League Champion Team at the Miele Challenge
- OTA (Ontario Tennis Association) Certified Tennis Instructor
- Tennis Canada Certified Tennis Instructor
- 2017 TPA (Tennis Professional Association) Member
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