Tennis and Pickleball

*Please note the tennis courts at David Hamilton Park are used for indoor tennis from October 1 to April 30. Please also see the Blackmore Tennis Club section below for 'Summer Hours at David Hamilton Park Tennis Courts'.

• Private and semi-private lessons, group lessons, camps, round robins and house leagues

• Members can book up to eight days in advance
• The Club has access to 5 courts during non-prime time and 4 courts during prime time
• No court fees for members during the outdoor season

• Tennis skills development, lessons and camps for non-member residents
• Free lessons each week for residents and families with financial challenges who are new to tennis and interested in learning the sport
• Pro shop with equipment and services
• Recently resurfaced tennis courts

Summer Hours at David Hamilton Park Tennis Courts

David Hamilton Park Tennis Courts are open to the public during the following times:

Mondays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays

7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Court 6

6 - 11 p.m. Courts 5, 6

Tuesdays

7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Court 6

6 - 7 p.m. Courts 5, 6

7 - 11 p.m. All Courts

Saturdays

7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Courts 5, 6

4 -7 p.m. All Courts

7 - 11 p.m. Courts 5, 6

Sundays

7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Courts  5, 6

Any courts not listed are reserved for Blackmore Tennis Club members. 

• Private and semi-private lessons, group lessons, camps, round robins and house leagues, inter-county leagues and tournaments
• Members can book courts online up to eight days in advance
• Tennis skills development, lessons and camps for non-member residents
• Free lessons each week for residents and families with financial challenges who are new to tennis and interested in learning the sport
• Pro shop with equipment and services

• Players must check in and wait outside the gym until the previous session is finished
• Players will be assigned to courts by the City staff or volunteers
• Warm-up is limited to 3 minutes
• Scoring is first team to 9 points. Hard stop, no tiebreaker. If the session is not at capacity, the City staff or volunteers may change scoring to 11 points, hard stop.
• Players must announce the correct scores before each serve
• Once you reach the score limit, you must leave the court and put your paddles back in the appropriate, winners or losers, box. Only program staff/volunteer will be permitted to move paddles
• Players must switch partners for their next match, please do not play with the same partner for the entire drop in session
• The City staff or volunteers will advise which players are next to play

Code of Conduct

• Richmond Hill will not tolerate unsportsmanlike conduct. This includes abusive, disrespectful behaviour or language, vandalism, violation of City Bylaws and Standards
• All players must follow the rules of play and rotation of play
• Violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including a ban from the facility

When using the courts, please follow the rules of play listed below:

• Players are to follow the code of conduct.
• Double play only, singles play is not permitted if players are waiting. 
  During the pandemic, single play is encouraged.
• All games are played to 11, win by 1 point.
• Once the game is finished, leave the court so the next players can play.
• Waiting players must place one paddle per player in the next open spot on the paddle rack. Only one paddle per player can be in the queue at a time.
• Players waiting to play at the King’s College courts must remain outside the court fencing.
• Courts are for public use only. Permits are not available.

Indoor Pickleball Ladder League will be back in the Fall

How does the Ladder League Work?

Ladder Leagues are competitive!  You will play with players who are at similar skill levels and your ranking on a ladder is based upon your winning percentage (the ratio of points won to total points possible).

Players will move up or down the ladder based upon their winning percentage.  The ladder captain will determine who moves up or down from one ladder to another.  Movement between ladders will be based on consistent rankings over time and must be agreed to by each captain and the league convenor.

Each week, players will be placed in groups of 5 in the order of their ranking on the ladder for match play. Because this is a new league, we will use self-rankings. You are expected to play every week unless you inform the captain that you will be absent. 

All players will play a min of 4-5 matches in a round robin fashion and matches will be predetermined based on your ranking. Your playing partner will be predetermined each week and for each game. 

Guidelines for Play

Five players will be assigned to a court, and a schedule of playing partners will be provided each week. One person will sit off and record the score.  They will enter the score online. Be sure to enter the correct score as points are awarded for games won, and points won.

Players must call out the score before each serve.

Games are first team to 11. Hard stop at 11 points.

The league will run on the Richmond Hill Pickleball Network, and all players must commit to play each week. If you are unable to play, you must inform the captain.

There are no make-up games or refunds for missed games.

Register for Richmond Hill Pickleball for updated information about the Ladder League.

King's College Park is reserved for Richmond Hill residents only on the following days and times:

• Monday 5 to 9 p.m.
• Thursday 5 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Sunday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

To participate in round robins, ladders and leagues, register to become a member of Richmond Hill Pickleball. All skill levels are welcome to join!

Register for Richmond Hill Pickleball