Who are we?
We are a tennis club featuring four meticulously maintained clay courts, known as the best surface for tennis, all equipped with excellent lighting. Our newly renovated clubhouse includes modern change rooms, washroom, and shower facilities, a fully equipped kitchen, and multiple indoor and outdoor comfortable sitting areas. The club also has a covered patio, picnic tables, benches, and umbrellas. We also have free parking available via Doris Avenue. We offer a variety of social and competitive activities, including Friday Night Doubles, House League, a Singles ladder, and Club Championship to name a few, and multiple teams in the Intercounty Tennis Association.

Our Junior Program is highly popular and well-organized, featuring a Spring After School Program, a junior team, and a Summer Camp. Multiple Tennis Professionals are also available for both adult and junior lessons. The club is proudly managed by a dedicated team of volunteers and Club Manager, who together, warmly welcome you to the club!

Learning More about the Clay Courts at the NYTC
Our tennis courts feature a 1-inch (25mm) thick top layer made from compacted, water-saturated basaltic rock. This unique surface requires daily watering and frequent rolling with a motorized roller to maintain its ideal state—cool, soft, yet firm. The loose clay particles allow players' shoes to slide gently to a stop, significantly reducing the risk of injuries to tendons, muscles, and ligaments. In fact, clay courts prevent up to 80% of injuries that often occur on hard surfaces. The forgiving nature of clay is also gentle on joints like knees and hips, enabling senior players to continue enjoying tennis well into their later years. Additionally, the water in the clay continuously evaporates, keeping the surface cool even on the hottest summer days, unlike hard courts that can become uncomfortably hot.

To preserve the integrity of this delicate surface, only proper clay tennis shoes with shallow, smooth patterns (such as herringbone) and rounded edges should be worn. If a dent is made in the clay, it should be smoothed out immediately with the sole of your shoe to ensure a level court and consistent ball bounce. Clay courts are widely regarded as the best and safest tennis surface, and while many private clubs charge thousands of dollars annually for access, Toronto’s community clay court clubs provide the same quality for less than a dollar a day. This affordability is made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers who invest hundreds of unpaid hours year-round to maintain the courts, clubhouse, and programs for everyone to enjoy.
We encourage all members to participate and take pride in our clay courts. If you're interested in learning about clay court management, we’d love for you to get involved. To get involved, please email Jennifer Weerasinghe, Club Manager, at clubmanager@nytc.ca

Clay Court Tennis Shoes
When playing on clay courts, choosing the right shoes is essential for both performance and comfort. The key feature that sets clay court shoes apart is the outsole. Typically, clay court shoes have a full herringbone (zigzag) tread pattern, designed to provide excellent grip on the slippery clay surface. This pattern prevents clay from sticking to the outsole, ensuring consistent traction as you start, stop, or change direction. If clay does accumulate, a quick tap of your racquet against the side of your shoe will easily knock it loose. The herringbone design also allows for controlled sliding, making lateral movement smoother and more predictable while still providing the traction needed for forward and backward motions.