Supporting the growth of Tennis in Newmarket
Background
Over the past few years, there has been a significant growth in the sport of tennis. In addition to the goals set out in the Town's Recreation Playbook, last year, Newmarket announced a Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement with Shining Hill Developments that will see a new tennis facility and clubhouse constructed on Bennington Road. This project is well underway and construction has begun.
Construction is set to begin on Newmarket's new tennis facility
In January 2024, construction will begin on Newmarket’s new state-of-the art tennis facility (on Bennington Road, west of LaPlante Street).
As part of the Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement(External link) between the Town and Shining Hill Developments, a new tennis facility is being constructed that will be an outdoor, lit, 10-court facility, with eight courts being bubbled in the winter months. This represents an expanded offering from the current six courts in the summer and three in the winter.
For more information, check out the news feed below.
Background
Over the past few years, there has been a significant growth in the sport of tennis. In addition to the goals set out in the Town's Recreation Playbook, last year, Newmarket announced a Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement with Shining Hill Developments that will see a new tennis facility and clubhouse constructed on Bennington Road. This project is well underway and construction has begun.
Construction is set to begin on Newmarket's new tennis facility
In January 2024, construction will begin on Newmarket’s new state-of-the art tennis facility (on Bennington Road, west of LaPlante Street).
As part of the Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement(External link) between the Town and Shining Hill Developments, a new tennis facility is being constructed that will be an outdoor, lit, 10-court facility, with eight courts being bubbled in the winter months. This represents an expanded offering from the current six courts in the summer and three in the winter.
For more information, check out the news feed below.
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Spring/Summer Season 2024
Share Spring/Summer Season 2024 on Facebook Share Spring/Summer Season 2024 on Twitter Share Spring/Summer Season 2024 on Linkedin Email Spring/Summer Season 2024 linkThe Newmarket Community Tennis Club (NCTC) will continue their summer operation as a non-profit in 2024, from May 1 to September 30. A full season including memberships, court bookings, and programs, will be available as they were in previous years. To accommodate this, Art Ferguson Park, Drew Doak Park, and Lions Park have been reserved for NCTC during this period for their members and programs.
For more details, or to register for their summer season, please visit newmarkettennis.ca. For questions, please contact them directly at tennisnewmarket@gmail.com.
NCTC Dispersed Model Plan
May 1 – September 30, 2024
Lions Park (424 D’Arcy Street, Newmarket)
Will act as the NCTC base of operations, with a receptionist on site during normal NCTC staff hours. This location will host the recreational group lesson program. The nearby building will serve as the club office. There are 3 courts at this location, with parking available in the attached lot.
Art Ferguson Park (16195 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket)
Will be used by a pro for various clinics and junior high-performance programs. It will also host matches for the Intercounty Ladies and 55+ teams, and some house league matches. There are 2 courts at this facility, with parking available in the attached lot.
Drew Doak Park (80 Carlson Drive, Newmarket)
Will be primarily for recreational play but may be used to accommodate some programs when necessary.
There are 2 courts at this facility, with parking available on nearby streets. Parking outside of school hours is available at Mazo de la Roche public school nearby.*Please note that there are no lights at this facility, so bookings are disabled from 8pm onward. Casual play after that time is at the player's own risk.
Marilyn Redvers Tennis Centre (1390 Wellington St. East, Aurora)
Through an agreement between Tennis Clubs of Canada and the Town of Newmarket, MRTC will be providing some of their indoor courts at specific times to accommodate certain NCTC programs and events.
The Town of Newmarket will be covering all associated court fees at MRTC.
Court Bookings
NCTC has transitioned to CourtReserve for website and database software. In addition to maintaining online registrations for membership and lessons, court bookings will now be available online. The following facilities will be available for members to reserve courts, beginning with May 1 and ending on September 30. Please note that while these courts are available for NCTC member bookings, they will at times be reserved for club programs.
Art Ferguson Park - 2 courts
Drew Doak Park - 2 courts (unlit)
Lions Park - 3 courts
Marilyn Redvers Tennis Centre will not be available for members to book, and will be exclusively used for certain club programs, as outlined above. -
Tennis News and Updates
Share Tennis News and Updates on Facebook Share Tennis News and Updates on Twitter Share Tennis News and Updates on Linkedin Email Tennis News and Updates linkHow will the Tennis Club Operate?
The Newmarket Tennis Club, a not-for-profit club, will continue to operate their summer club at the new facility, with Council endorsing a Town-operated model during the winter season. The Town-operated model will be introduced as a pilot program and staff will report to Council in the spring of 2025 for public input and consideration on the pilot project.
Public engagement has been a key part of the process and feedback has been gathered through emails, surveys, postcards and a public meeting with the tennis community.
Naming of the Tennis Club
Council also passed a motion to name the new facility the Keith Davis Tennis Centre in honour of a former community leader in the sport. Keith Davis is credited with starting the tennis club in Newmarket in 1946 and was an integral part of the tennis community.
To learn more about the new Keith Davis Tennis Centre, read the Staff Report.
Construction on the Keith Davis Tennis Centre is being undertaken by Shining Hill Developments, and its engineering consultants SCS Consulting Group Ltd.
Construction
Construction on the Keith Davis Tennis Centre is being undertaken by Shining Hill Developments, and its engineering consultants SCS Consulting Group Ltd. For more information on the construction of the project, please contact Shining Hill Development's engineering consultant Ryan Cautius at rcautius@scsconsultinggroup.com.
Public Engagement
Thank you to everyone who joined us in-person for a Public Information Centre on Monday, January 30, 2023 to learn more about the new facility, see design renderings, asks questions and provide your thoughts!
Thank you to everyone who provided their written and live deputations at the March 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting. We also received a tremendous response to our online survey (now closed), and through deputations at various Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings.
In addition, Shining Hill Developments also hosted two developer-led Pubic Information Centres for community members in June 2023 and October 2023 for them learn about the plans for the Shining Hill community. Learn more at
shininghillsecondaryplan.ca(External link).
Who's Listening
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Phone 905-895-5193 Email info@newmarket.ca
Key Dates
Lifecycle
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Open
Supporting the growth of Tennis in Newmarket has finished this stageThis consultation is open for contributions. Feedback will be collected until February 17, 2023.
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Under Review
Supporting the growth of Tennis in Newmarket has finished this stageContributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
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Present report to Council at March 6 Committee of the Whole meeting
Supporting the growth of Tennis in Newmarket has finished this stageReview the reports presented to Council in March 2023.
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Final report to Council
Supporting the growth of Tennis in Newmarket has finished this stageThe final outcomes of the consultation have been presented to Council. Please see 'important links' to read the report.
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Construction of the Keith Davis Tennis Centre at Shining Hill
Supporting the growth of Tennis in Newmarket is currently at this stageConstruction is set to begin for the Keith Davis Tennis Centre at Shining Hill. This work is being completed by Shining Hill as part of a Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement between the Town of Newmarket and Shining Hill Developments.
Have a question?
Have a question about the growth of tennis in Newmarket? Please email info@newmarket.ca and we will get back to you as soon as possible.