Lessons

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 - April 30 - June 16
Cost: $189/2 hours per week for 7 weeks - Monday to Friday 4:00 - 6:00 pm
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SUMMER CAMP - June 18 - August 31
Cost: Half Day (9:00-12:00/1:00-4:00) $189 or Full Day (9:00-4:00) $324*
*Reduced Fee. Please ensure your child comes with lunch. Supervision will be provided during lunch hours from noon to 1 pm.
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FALL PROGRAMS - Sept 3 - Sept 29
Cost: $88/2 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.

To view and print the Junior Application click here.

You must become a member of Rosethorn Tennis Club in order to sign up for lessons. See Membership for more information.

Adult Lessons

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 brochure click here.

To view and print the Adult July - August brochure 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 $60/hr $50/hr
Semi-Private $31.50/hr $27/hr
Group (3ppl) $23/hr $23/hr
Group (4ppl) $18/hr $18/hr
Group (5ppl) $15/hr $15/hr

To book lessons with any of the coaches at Rosethorn Tennis Club, click here.

The contact information for the coaches is:

		Mike Thomson    Cell: 416-820-1913
		Blanka Yelavich Cell: 647-990-4591
		Paul Lutz       Cell: 416-882-2927
		Mark Iuliano    Cell: 416-258-8526
		Vitaliy Gorim   Cell: 647-688-2914
		

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 - will be the Director of Tennis at Rosethorn coaching and overseeing the tennis programs.

  • Director of Tennis at Rosethorn Tennis Club for his 2nd season
  • Director of Tennis at Tournament Park Tennis Club for 5 seasons
  • Director of Tennis at Eglinton Flats Winter Tennis Club for 12 seasons
  • Is a nationally recognized Teaching Professional for the past 27 years
  • Worked with #1 Doubles player in the world, Daniel Nestor
  • Is a proven Open player at the national level
  • Was a practice partner for French Open champion Yannick Noah
  • 2006-2011 Rogers Cup Pro-Am Director, worked with McEnroe, Agassi, Chang, Courier, Becker, Lendl, Jankovic, Kornikova, Bryan Brothers, Molik, Petrova, Stosur, Buphati, Miryni Bassett-Seguso & Navratilova
  • Member of the Tennis Professionals Association
Blanka Yelavich
  • Tennis Professional at Rosethorn Tennis Club for her 2nd season
  • Tennis Professional at Eglinton Flats Winter Tennis Club for her 1st season
  • Managing Administrator at Rosethorn Tennis Club for her 2nd season
  • Tennis Pathways Instructor since 2007 delivering Tennis instruction at Elementary Schools in Toronto
  • 2009 Mielle ICTA 'A' League Champion Team at the Mielle Challenge with Tournament Park Tennis Club
  • OTA (Ontario Tennis Association) certified Instructor
  • Certified Tennis Instructor with Tennis Canada
  • 2012 TPA (Tennis Professional Association) Member
Paul Lutz
  • Tennis Professional at Rosethorn Tennis Club for his 2nd season
  • Tennis Pro at Tournament Park Tennis Club for 5 seasons
  • Tennis Professional at Eglinton Flats Winter Tennis Club for 5 seasons
  • 2009-2011 Rogers Cup Pro-Am has worked with Samantha Stosur, Max Mirnyi, Mahesh Bhupasti & the legends Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Jim Courier & Michael Chang
  • Director of Tennis at Maryvale Tennis Club from 2001-2006
  • Tennis Coach at North York Tennis Association Junior Academy from 1999-2006
  • Camp Director and Head Tennis Coach at Doug Philpott Inner-City Children's Tennis Fund from 1999-2003
  • Tennis Canada & OTA Certified Teaching Professional
  • Member of the TPA (Tennis Professionals Association)
Mark Iuliano
  • Tennis Professional at Rosethorn Tennis Club for his 1st season
  • Tennis Professional at Eglinton Flats Winter Tennis Club for his 1st season
  • Tennis Pro at Columbus Centre Tennis Club for his 7th season
  • Tennis Professional at Lytton Park Tennis Club 2010-2011
  • Tennis Professional at Martin Grove Tennis Club 2009-2010
  • Tennis Professional at Bennington Heights Tennis Club 2009-2010
  • Tennis Professional at Maple Downs Golf and Counry Club 2008-2010
  • Tennis Coach at North York Tennis Association from 1999-2006
  • Tennis Canada and OTA certified Teaching Professional
  • Certified member of the Tennis Professionals Association
Vitaliy Gorim
  • Tennis Professional at Rosethorn Tennis Club for his 1st season
  • Tennis Professional at Eglinton Flats Winter Tennis Club for 3 seasons
  • Tennis Professional at Martingrove Tennis Club for 2 seasons
  • OTA (Ontario Tennis Association) certified Instructor
  • Has played at a high level as a Junior in the OTA
  • Certified Tennis Instructor with Tennis Canada
  • 2012 TPA (Tennis Professional Association) Member