Royal Lake Of The Woods Yacht Club offers tennis for everyone, whether you are a beginner, expert, competitive or a social player. The club offers four courts for your tennis enjoyment. Courts 1 and 2 are available for booking by members whilst courts 3 and 4 are reserved for coaching during the hours of the tennis program.
Coaches
We are very fortunate to welcome back Drew Quinn. This will be his 5th summer and with his experience of playing school and college tennis and his experience in coaching, he is a true asset to the tennis program. As we all know, Drew is fantastic with encouraging and motivating all the juniors and is an extremely popular member of the team. Drew is also excited and committed to be offering Progressive Tennis to junior players this summer.
We are also extremely pleased to announce that Drew and Doug Brightfield are returning to spend the summer with us.
Drew and Doug have been playing competitive tennis since they were 10 years of age. They enjoyed significant success playing both singles and doubles achieving top 15 ranking positions in the Missouri Valley. Along with their top rankings in the Missouri Valley, both of them were nationally ranked in the top 300.
We have a great deal planned for you this summer, the details of which are listed below.
Junior Tennis
Junior Tennis Camps
Once again, under the direction of Rufus Nell (Tennis Canada) we will be following the Progressive Tennis coaching program. This is an innovative approach to teaching tennis and whilst still fun, enables players to learn to play tennis more quickly, efficiently and successfully. The tennis camps offer instruction to all juniors from the ages of 5 to 16, whatever their skill level.
Following it's success and positive feedback we are once again offering the combination tennis/sailing camp session.
For more detailed information on Progressive Tennis, the new combination session and registration, please click on the link below.
Junior Tennis Camp Description
This summer we are introducing Friday evening fun 'tournaments' for all junior players from the age of 6 onwards. The tournaments will provide all players with the opportunity to play at their own level, ie. on a half court, 3/4size court or full court and with the opportunity to put into play skills learned in lessons during the week. Children not taking tennis lessons will also be very welcome to play. The tournaments will run alongside Royal Hour, so why not come and have a drink or two whilst your children have great fun with us on the tennis courts? Sign-up sheets will be posted in the tennis room.
Saturday morning group tennis lessons will be offered again this summer. The lessons will be from 9.30 – 10.30am. All age groups are welcome; players will be grouped accordingly. Lessons will run regardless of the number of players signed up and will cost $15 per player (non-member $20).
Please click here for online registration
Teen Tennis Tuesday and Thursday 4pm - 5.30pm
Once again, Teen hitting clinics will be offered for all club members between the ages of 13 and 19. This clinic will enable teens to hit and play with others of their own age and level of experience. Led by a member of the tennis team players will receive instruction. This clinic is being offered at the extremely reasonable price of $12 per player. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the tennis room.
New for 2010: This summer we are introducing a junior tennis ladder. The ladder will be open to all junior players who will challenge one another for the top spot on the ladder. Depending on interest, ladders will be divided into age groups. Sign up for ladders will take place in the tennis room.
Adult Clinics
This summer we are planning to introduce adult clinics for those who would like to improve their skills. Clinics will focus on different aspects of the game for example, serve and volley, ground strokes, overheads and strategic doubles play. More information and sign up sheets will be posted in the tennis room.
Private lessons
As in previous years, private lessons will be available outside of the hours of the junior program. Private lessons are open to all members and non-members, of any age and skill level. So why not have some individual coaching or get a group of 4 together to enjoy improving your skills on the court?
Ladies Tennis
Open to all club ladies on Tuesday mornings from 10.00am. A social morning of tennis provides a great opportunity to meet new and existing members who enjoy this great game. Play as much as you would like in a fun and non-competitive environment.
Men's Tennis
We are planning to introduce a men's tennis ladder this summer. If you are interested in joining this, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or sign up on the sheet posted in the tennis room.
Mixed Doubles
Open to all members on Sunday mornings from 11.00am. This is definitely recommended! It is sociable, a lot of fun and great tennis is enjoyed by all. It is also an excellent way to meet people at the club; please come and join us!
Club Tournaments
As in previous years, the following tournaments will be held this summer.
Junior Club Championships - Sat, July 24th 2010
Ladies Doubles Championship - Sun, July 25th 2010
The Angie Ferguson Adult/Junior Tournament - Sat, August 7th 2010
Adult Fun Doubles - Sun, August 8th 2010
As in previous years, the following tournaments will be held this summer:
- Ladies Doubles Championships – 25th July
- Junior Club Championships - 24th July
- Adult Fun Doubles - 8th July
- The Angie Ferguson Adult/Junior Tournament - 7th August
General Information
- Booking Courts - there will be a court booking file in the tennis room. Courts 1 and 2 will be open for booking by members at all times other than on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10.00 - 12.00 and Sunday mornings from 11.00 - 1.00pm (at these times the courts are reserved for Ladies, Mens and Mixed tennis).
- Court bookings may be made up to 4 days in advance. Members may book a one-hour period for singles and a one and a half-hour period for doubles.
- For more information or questions about tennis at RLWYC please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Calendar 2010