Items left behind after the Club Championships on March 24th.

The 2024 / 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CanAm Center Documents for the AGM are posted on the AGM & Executive Meetings page .

New this year, come and meet some barn-yard animals that will be visiting the Strawberry Festival! Wednesday, March 12th 1:00 – 4:00pm CanAm Center Included with your ticket ($5 if purchased in advance or $8 at the door).

Help us hull strawberries for the Strawberry Festival while enjoying the tunes of DJ Croskey, Strawberry Sangria and light refreshments. When : Tuesday March 11th at 1:00 pm Where : CanAm Center What to bring : paring knife, medium size bowl and a washed crisper drawer from you fridge. Crispers are so important to the success of our Strawberry Festival. (What is a crisper? It's the bin which holds your fruit/vegetables in the bottom of your fridge). WE fill your crisper with sliced berries and cover with plastic film for you to slide back into your fridge overnight to keep the strawberries fresh. YOU return the filled Crisper to CanAm Wednesday morning between 9 am -11 am. On a strip of masking tape or similar, PRINT in LARGE letters your name, lot, street, and phone number, like so: JANE DOE 123 Queensway 941-555-1234 YOU pick up your crisper Wednesday between 4- 5pm. Whether you play tennis or not, we invite you to help in this activity. It takes about 60-90 minutes depending on the number of volunteers and is a great chance to visit with your neighbors. Tennis-club members, please sign up on CourtReserve . This will give us an idea of the number of helpers. Contact : Heather Reid reidanneheather@gmail.com Sharon Farrow sharon.farrow@symptico.ca

There will be a dunk tank at the Strawberry Festival this year! We have 9 brave participants, representing 7 different clubs, going into the tank - including several Tennis Club members. Sixty percent of the money raised while they are in the tank will go back to their respective club. So come cheer on your favorite, bring your $5 to try and dunk him/her and raise money for your club at the same time!

Tennis Club president Brian Johnson and other board members taking care of business for us. The 2025 President's Dinner & Dance was a great success, with conversation and music and dancing lasting way past Maple Leaf Midnight. Thanks to Deb Conte for taking portraits at the dance. All of the photos can be found here . If you have photos you'd like to add to the album, please share them with or send them to webmastermapleleaftennis@gmail.com .

Our club’s strength and success rely heavily on the involvement and dedication of our members. We need your help! As a volunteer, you not only make a significant contribution but also get the chance to build stronger relationships with members of the club and influence the future of our tennis community. How to Volunteer: Events : Contact the Club Social Director Tournaments : Contact the Club Tournament Director Court Operations (includes seasonal start up and close down plus some maintenance): Contact the Club Vice President Computer Systems : (club communications, scheduling, etc.): Contact the Club Communications Director Mentoring : Contact the Club Membership Director Party in the Park: Contact the past President Club Executive Positions : Contact the Club Past President Not sure where you might fit but just want to help, please contact the Club President. We’ll find you a spot. The Club contacts referred to above can be found on the Club Executive page. Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate the time, effort and passion that each volunteer brings. Together, we can ensure Maple Leaf Tennis Club remains the best place to play, compete and socialize. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to hearing from you! Brian Johnston President Maple leaf Tennis Club

The Maple Leaf Cup will be held on March 15th, 2025. The Maple Leaf Cup is our year end fun tournament! We blend players of all levels on teams of 8 and play multiple games against the other teams. We generally have about 8 teams, so 64 players in total. Register for the Maple Leaf Cup on CourtReserve .

The Men's doubles tournament is scheduled for Saturday Feb 15th at Charlotte Courts at 8:00 a.m. Register on CourtReserve . You will register as an individual, not as a team.

📅 Save the Date!  Friday, February 21, 2025 5:00–10:00 PM at The Queensway The Maple Leaf Tennis Club 2025 Presidents Dinner/Dance is shaping up to be an unforgettable night! Get ready to sparkle and shine at this year’s theme, “Dancing through the Decades with Glitz and Glam.” Whether you’re a fan of the roaring ‘20s, groovy ‘70s, ‘80s rock or something in between, this event promises fun, nostalgia, and plenty of glamor! Here’s what makes this night so exciting: 🌟 Amazing Food: Bob McCurry’s menu is simply mouthwatering! Start with an appetizer buffet featuring everything from exotic fruits to BBQ bacon-wrapped chicken, followed by a sumptuous dinner buffet with prime rib, chicken Francese, and salmon Rockefeller. Don’t forget to save room for the dessert buffet with cakes, pies, and even a gluten-free option! 🎶 Top-Notch Entertainment: Barnyard Katz will keep the dance floor packed all night long! Their lively tunes are the perfect backdrop for dancing through the decades. 🍷 BYOB: Bring your favorite drinks and make this celebration uniquely yours—whether it’s champagne, wine, or a fun cocktail! 🎉 Great Company: It’s a night to celebrate with fellow tennis members and guests, share laughs, and make memories that last a lifetime. 💵 Tickets are only $50 for members and $60 for their guests , so don’t wait—grab your spot now! Contact me, Frances Grano at (365) 999-1965 or francesgrano@gmail.com to secure your tickets. With only 20+ tickets left, this magical night is filling up fast. Don’t miss the chance to dress up, dine in style, and dance the night away with Ml Tennis friends! Let’s make it a night to remember!

The Maple Leaf Tennis Club has an on-line store from which uo can order shirts, hats, bags and towels with the tennis-club logo. https://mapleleaftennisclub.qbstores.com/

The Mixed Doubles Championship begins Saturday, January 18th. The schedule for the first three weeks can be found on the Mixed Tennis page.