PRO: Tony Gerraci WHERE: Charlotte Court 1 WHEN: Tuesday’s 8am – 3pm (April) Tuesday’s 8am – 12:00 (rest of summer) CONTACT: swfltennis@gmail.com for info and cost

Our Annual General Meeting was held today, March 25th. Aside from the usual business, we were reminded of our accomplishments this year: a fabulous new ball machine 138 people trained on the ball machine new signs to welcome visiting teams banners to celebrate dozens of women's and men's league victories in the past decade or so another succesful Strawberry Festival an increased social media presence a team in the regional 8.0 USTA league The draft minutes - including financial statements - will be posted in the next frew days. Lots of pictures from the social afterwards are poster in the Annual General Meeting photo album

Congratulations to the winners of the club championship! See the Tournament Winners page for winners in the A and B divisions for each category.

Wednesday, March 25th 2:00 - 4:00 CanAm Center The agenda, nominations for executive-committee positions, 2025 AGM draft minutes and other AGM documents are found on our Google Drive .

Strawberry Festival Celebrates Community, Tradition and Record Participation The Tennis Clubs Strawberry Festival once again lived up to its reputation as Maple Leaf’s largest and most anticipated community celebration, bringing residents together for a day filled with connection, tradition, and fun. This year’s festival saw impressive participation, with approximately  1100 tickets sold , reflecting the event’s continued popularity among both long-time residents and newcomers. Volunteers prepared and served an estimated  600 pounds of fresh strawberries , paired perfectly with  shortcake and generous servings of whipped topping—one of the day’s most beloved treats. Beyond the festivities, the Strawberry Festival remains the Tennis Club’s largest annual fundraiser. Over the years, proceeds have supported numerous Maple Leaf clubs. Funds have also contributed to the maintenance and enhancement of the community’s tennis facilities, an amenity enjoyed by all residents. Festival Chair Kelly Robertson led this year’s event, which featured a wide variety of attractions for all ages. Popular activities included Birds of Prey exhibit, Fairy Hair styling, face painting, and balloon animals—each drawing enthusiastic crowds and keeping children smiling throughout the day. It was wonderful to see residents visiting and mingling with our generous sponsors (see sponsor list below) who are such an important part of the festival’s success. A sincere thank you goes out for their continued support. Live entertainment added to the festive atmosphere, with performances by Kokomo Joe and Brenda Puddy showcasing the vibrant musical talent within the community. A highlight of the day was the return of the ever-popular Dunk Tank, which drew cheers and laughter from spectators while raising additional funds for participating clubs; Garden Club, Arts & Crafts, Maple Leaf Singers, Merry Makers, Pickleball and of course The Tennis Club. AND despite cooler weather, volunteers showed great spirit and humor by taking the plunge, making the attraction a standout success. In the days leading up to the festival, Hulling Day proved equally successful, with strong volunteer turnout and a record completion time. Music, refreshments, and camaraderie made the work enjoyable, demonstrating the community’s strong spirit of teamwork. The event was made possible with thanks to the generous support of  our sponsors along  with the dedication of the Festival Committee, volunteers, Maintenance team, and office staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. With another successful Strawberry Festival concluded, residents are already looking ahead with excitement to next year’s celebration and the new experiences it will bring. As organizers noted, “Your support helps strengthen Maple Leaf for everyone.” 2026 SPONSORS, AGAIN A BIG THANK YOU FOR THEIR SUPPORT! PLATINUM Harlan R Domber R & L Building Construction SILVER All-Star Granite Brookyln Blonde Salon Cart City Cart Pro Monica Luna Tommy Tie Downs RE/Max Relators Tri-County AC & Heat Truly Nolan Mobile Home Depot Coldwell Banker Storm Stoppers

The Strawberry Festival was a great time - thanks to the organizers, many volunteers, our sponsors, entertainers, staff helpers, and to everyone who bought tickets and filled the CanAm and Tiki Deck on this cool but wonderful afternoon. See the 2026 Strawberry Festival album for lots of photos.

Monday March 23 at the Charlotte courts from 3:30 to 6:30. There will be six finals altogether: A flight women's B flight women's A flight Men's B flight Men's A flight Mixed Doubles B flight Mixed Doubles There will be appetizers, beer, wine, soda, and water for those members who come out and watch. This will be a great way to finish off the tennis season by coming together for one last day of tournament play!

REMINDER STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL MARCH 18TH 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM   FUN ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Birds of Prey, Ferry Hair, Balloon Animals, Photo booth, Face Painting, plus Dance to the music of Kokomo Joe, Tiki Hut Bar ($) and back by popular demand, the DUNK TANK! So don’t forget to bring a few $FIVE DOLLAR BILLS$ to have a chance at DUNKING your park friends/teammates. Please also take the time to visit with our GENEROUS SPONSORS and say hello as they are a BIG part of our success! ADVANCE FESTIVAL TICKET SALES $7 TIL MARCH 15 DAY OF EVENT $10 AT DOOR WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE! *After March 5, Tickets can also be purchased from John Casey @ 882 Queensway BE SURE TO BRING YOUR $5 BILLS FOR A CHANCE TO DUNK YOUR FAVOURITES: 1:15pm – Kevin Timmons – Tennis Club 1:30pm – Jeanine Robinson – Arts & Crafts 1:45pm – Jack Sparrow – Merry Makers 2:00pm – Karen Sabo – Singers 2:15pm - break 2:30pm – Rick Crum – Karaoke 2:45pm – Tanya Emmons – Garden Club 3:00pm – John Boag – Pickleball 3:15pm – Kelly Robertson – Tennis Club

Congratulations to the winning team at the Maple Leaf Cup! Jack Harney, Tom Cynkar, Ken Moyle, Sydney Schaefer (Captain), Judy Simser, Mary Timmons, Andrée Coburn. Lots of photos from the event here .