The Maple Leaf Tennis Club offers a variety of programs, activities and social events to residents and guests at Maple Leaf Golf & Country Club in Port Charlotte, Florida. For information about joining, see the Membership page or come out to an Open Play session. For bookings, see CourtReserve . News & Announcements Summer Tennis Lessons 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 Pictures from AGM 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 financ Club-Championship Winners Congratulations to the winners of the club championship! See the Tournament Winners page for winners in the A and B divisions for each category. More news and announcements ... What the Tennis Club offers Play, Ladders, Tourneys Activities include open play, ladders, and tournaments for women's, men's and mixed doubles (and triples!) tennis. See Activities for more. Programs & Development Our programs include the introductory Taste of Tennis, ball-machine sessions, mentoring, and coaching. Our club fields doubles teams, ranging in skill level from novice to advanced, in the regional women's and men's senior tennis leagues. See Programs for more. Social Events We hold social events throughout the season: wine & cheese events, pot-luck and formal dinners, and a Christmas Day triples tourney and breakfast. We also host one of the most popular Maple Leaf Golf & Country Club events of the season, the Strawberry Festival. See Calendar for more.

The Tennis Club is administered by a group of volunteers elected each year at the Annual General meeting. Executive Committee (2026 / 2027) President Rob Chang retiredchang@outlook.com 416-505-8886 Vice-President Karen Vanleeuwen Past President Greg Freeman greg900@bell.net 941-249-9444 Secretary Becky Thompson beckyreidthompson@icloud.com Communications Director Frances Grano Treasurer Steve White sjwhite617@gmail.com 616 262-6337 Social Director Julie Twyford julie.twyford@gmail.com Tournament Director Mike Pitz MPitz07@gmail.com 302-723-1863 Membership Director Sue McConnell Sue.mltmbrs@gmail.com 613-889-6961 League Liaison – Ladies Joan Labbe plabbe3@gmail.com 401-226-8653 League Liaison – Men Richard Cole crichardcole@icloud.com Auditor Brian Johnston bachusb@hay.net 519-280-1336 See also Executive Responsibilities Executive Meetings & AGMs Past Executive Committees

Team Training & Coaching November - March Season The Maple Leaf Tennis Club has arranged for training and coaching to be provided for the months from November to March as per the following schedule: Women's League Teams - Monday Men's League Teams - Tuesday Individual or Group sessions are also provided throughout the season (see below for the Skills & Drills sessions) These lesson are available to Tennis Club members who are on a team in the Women's or Men's leagues. 2026 Summer Season The tennis club has arranged for individual lesson time on Tuesday's for the Summer of 2026. These lessons are available to all Maple Leaf residents. WHERE: Charlotte Court 1 WHEN: Tuesday’s 8am – 3pm (April) Tuesday’s 8am – 12:00 (rest of summer) Contact Tony Geraci - swfltennis@gmail.com - for more info and cost. Instructor All training and coaching is provided by: Anthony (Tony) M. Geraci, U.S.P.T.A. Elite Professional Tennis Instructor. E: swfltennis@gmail.com

The Racqueteers: Each Monday any female tennis club member is welcome to join this group for friendly, rotational, doubles tennis and a chance to socialize between playing. Time: Mondays at Charlotte Courts. 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Back Coordinator: Julie Twyford

MAPLE LEAF Tennis Safe Play Guidelines 1. If you feel ill or have had recent contact with a person who has tested positive you are advised to stay at home. 2. Practice social distancing by keeping a minimum of 6 feet apart. Do not make physical contact with other players (such as shaking hands or a high five). When playing doubles coordinate with your partner to maintain physical distancing. Maintain physical distancing if changing ends of the court. Remain apart from other players when taking a break. 3 .To the degree possible avoid touching court gates, fences, benches, etc. 4. Wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer before going into the court. 5. Use new balls if possible. You may choose to use your own balls when serving. Avoid using your hands to pick up balls. Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet or other equipment. 6. It is recommended that for your own and other players safety you keep a diary of your games, including dates and fellow players names. In the event that there is a positive test for COVID 19, that information will be helpful in expediting contact tracing. 7. Spectator viewing is permitted provided social distancing is practiced. Mask use is strongly recommended when close contact is unavoidable. Play safe, take precautions as you are responsible for your own safety. If you feel apprehensive about playing with people outside your own group, you may choose not to participate.

Membership Anyone wishing to participate in the Club’s organized tennis programs - including ladders, tournaments and open play -or in regional-league teams must have a current annual or monthly membership. The modest membership fee is payable to the Treasurer at the start of each tennis season or on arrival in the park. The fee covers the costs of running tournaments, part of some social events, and court upkeep. Social memberships allow non-playing members to attend social events (wine and cheese, Christmas social, pot luck, etc.). New-Member Mentoring Program If you are a new member and want to know more about play and partners and social events and volunteering, you might be interested in Mentoring Program . CourtReserve & Membership Payments As of the start of the 2026 / 2027 season, members with CourtReserve membership from previous years will have their accounts re-activated once payment has been submitted. Volunteering We need you to help keep Maple Leaf Tennis Club thriving! See Volunttering for more information. 2025/2026 Membership Dues Full membership: $50.00 Monthly : $20.00 Social : $20.00 Starting November 4th, dues can be dropped off at 1016 York Trail . Please make cheques payable to Maple Leaf Tennis Club ; cash is also accepted. We will also be collecting membership fees at the Wine and Cheese Event on November 12th . If you are playing on a team, dues must be paid as soon as you can, and certainly by Wednesday November 12, 2025. Any questions? Contact Sue McConnell, our Membership Director, at 613-889-6961 or email sue.mltmbrs@gmail.com . Membership Booklet Tennis Club Bylaws A Player Directory can be found under the member tab in the Court Reserve system Court Reserve Last Revised: November, 2025 Last Reviewed: November, 2025

Crested clothing from the Maple Leaf Tennis Club on-line store You can order clothing, hats, visors, and accessories with the Maple Leaf Tennis Club logo and your name from the Maple Leaf Tennis Club On-line Store: https://mapleleaftennisclub.qbstores.com/

Mixed Tennis The Tennis Club offers members the opportunity to play on Mixed Teams in ladders, tournaments, and open play. Teams are encouraged to join the Mixed ladder. Mixed Ladder Rules Sprint 2023 Results Open Play Novice Open Play

Taste of Tennis Each year, the Maple Leaf Tennis Club offers "Taste of Tennis" to introduce the game to new players, rusty players, or the merely curious. Racquets and balls are provided for the first session. In the first one-day event, you will learn the rules and basics of play: serving, forehand, backhand, ground strokes and valleys. A series of six weekly lessons will follow for those interested. The only obligation for these lessons is to join the Tennis Club ($50 for the year). The program has been run by Nancy & Keith McGruer. Over nearly 20 years, more than 400 people have participated, many of whom are now playing on Maple Leaf Tennis Club's competitive teams. For more information from mid-October to the end of March, call Nancy or Keith at 941-883-7260. Fall 2025 Sessions Our first Taste of Tennis session for 2025/2026 will start on Sunday Nov. 16th at 3:00 pm at the Charlotte Courts. Racquets can be provided for this first day. In the first one-day event, you will learn the rules and basics of play: serving, forehand, backhand, ground strokes and valleys. A series of six weekly lessons will follow for those interested. The only obligation for these lessons is to join the Tennis Club ($50 for the year). Sign up for the one-day on the Tennis Club bulletin board on the side of the Charlotte Center. For more information, contact Nancy and Keith McGruer at 941-883-7260. Notices are on park bulletin boards.

Tournaments Overview The season starts in November with a Mixed Doubles Tournament followed by a Ladies Triples Tournament in December. January tournaments include both a Mens Triples and a Ladies Doubles . The Mens Doubles is in February and then teams play for the Maple Leaf Cup in March. The final tournament of the season is the Club Championship, with Women's, Men's and Mixed Doubles matches in both A and B divisions. Coordinator: Mike Pitz MPitz07@gmail.com 302-723-1863 Schedule & Sign Up See the Events section of the Court Reserve system for upcoming tournaments. Dates for all tournaments for the current or up-coming season can also be found on the Calendar page. All Tennis Club members are welcome to participate in tournaments. Tournament registration will be available for the 3 weeks prior to the tournament. Events on CourtReserve Tournament Winners See the Tournament Winners page for tournaments dating back to the 1980s. Photos from tournaments - including winners in many cases - can be found the photos pages for each season's, found under the "Photos etc" item on the main menu. Rules of Play See Tennis Tournament Rules of Play .

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