Whether you're new to squash or an experienced player, the Glendon Athletic Club offers a welcoming place to play year-round. Our four indoor squash courts are open throughout the year, giving members the opportunity to play, practice, and improve their game.
During the fall and winter, we offer children's programs and an adult Round Robin, while our summer squash camps provide young players with a fun and engaging way to develop their skills.
Court Booking
- Open gym pickleball vs booking definition:
- Open Gym Pickleball: non-facilitated play, members are encouraged to work together to organize play. Recommended rules:
- Play to 9 and rotate
- Subs on bench
- Free online software: Jumbled Doubles(Opens in a new tab)
- Bookings: reserved slots, must be booked in advance online https://www.racquetclubsoft.com/gac(Opens in a new tab)
- If you do not have an account, follow the instructions on the sign in page
- Reservation length: 55 minutes.
- Individual reservations are required for each player. If you are playing with a guest, you will either have to indicate on the booking or will have to pay the guest fee at reception.
- Open Gym Pickleball: non-facilitated play, members are encouraged to work together to organize play. Recommended rules:
- General reminders
- Sign-in/out at reception is mandatory.
- Players must set up their own nets
- Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. No-shows may lead to a temporary suspension of booking privileges.
- Paddles are available to rent; players must bring their own balls or purchase them from the front desk
On this page, we will share details about membership, registration, court fees, timeline, and rules. For all pickleball related matters, please message gac@glendon.yorku.ca
Camps, clinics, round robins, events, and assessments will be done via our membership portal https://www.glendonac.ca/
Court bookings registration will be managed via our Pickleball Portal: RacquetClubSoft.
Schedule: Subject to change, please visit the portal for dynamic schedule Facility Schedule - Glendon Athletic Club Member Portal (glendonac.ca)(Opens in a new tab)
- Indoor court rules
- During the summer (May -August), we have select days and times for pickleball play indoors
- If there is thunder or lightning, scheduled rental groups will be moved indoors for safety.
- Members using the gym at that time are expected to accommodate these groups and respect this policy
- Outdoor court rules
- If there are puddles or standing water on the outdoor courts, participants are responsible for removing them using the court-drying equipment provided before play begins. Please use the equipment carefully and return it after use.
- Outdoor courts may remain unplayable after rainfall. Please call the reception to check the courts or use your judgment and do not play on unsafe or excessively wet courts.
- Booking an outdoor court does not guarantee access to an indoor court in the event of rain.
- If you wish to move your booking indoors, it is your responsibility to check whether an indoor court is available. Indoor access is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
- If there are puddles or standing water on the outdoor courts, participants are responsible for removing them using the court-drying equipment provided before play begins. Please use the equipment carefully and return it after use.
Cancellation and Refunds
- Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. However, if within 10 days of joining, a member chooses to cancel their membership, all paid fees will be refunded.
- The Glendon Athletic Club reserves the right to modify program dates and times, as necessary. Registered participants will be notified of any changes by email.
Program Refunds
- All refund requests are subject to a $25 administrative fee and will be processed as follows:
- More than 24 hours before the first session: Eligible for a full refund, minus the administrative fee
- Within 24 hours of the first session: Eligible for a 50% refund, minus the administrative fee
- After the first session: No refunds will be issued
- Full refunds will be issued for any program cancelled by the Glendon Athletic Club.
What is the pickleball portal?
www.RacquetClubSoft.com/gac is our new website that will facilitate court bookings for our new Outdoor Pickleball Courts.
How do I create an account and login?
This pickleball portal is different from the regular GAC member portal. You will need to create a new account as your login for the GAC member portal will not work.
- Purchase a GAC membership online Glendon Athletic Club Member Portal or in person
- Create an account on the Pickleball Portal (for court bookings and round robins registration) by clicking here or navigating to our pickleball portal and clicking ‘GAC Membership Account Creation'.
- Once your account is complete, please email gacpickleball@glendon.yorku.ca and we will manually apply your pickleball membership to your account. Note that it may take 1-2 business days for your account to be verified. The end date will match your membership date.
*If you have an existing account, please log on and email us at gacpickleball@glendon.yorku.ca to activate your membership.
Is there a smartphone app?
Yes! Login and book courts with ease from the pickleball portal app.
The App can be downloaded from both the Apple Store and Google Play Store.
Search on "Sports Club Soft" in the App store (see screenshot below).
Select 'Glendon Athletic Club' in the drop down menu.
Once downloaded you will be asked to log in only the first time.
GAC members may register for a free outdoor pickleball account but must have an active GAC membership via the member portal glendonac.ca. As the pickleball portal is different from the regular member portal, you will need to create an account. You must maintain your GAC membership to keep playing throughout the season.
Please create an account by selecting the "GAC Membership Account Creation" button at https://www.racquetclubsoft.com/gac.
Once your account is created, contact us so we can link your GAC membership to your profile:
- Reception: 416‑487‑6717 ext. 0
- Email: gac@glendon.yorku.ca
After your membership is applied, you will be able to book courts online. Please allow up to one business day for your membership to be applied after contacting us
What is a Family Membership
A family membership is great for those with junior players. Included is One adult and all junior members residing at the same address 21 years of age or younger on January 1st.
How do I add my family members?
After logging into your account, under ‘Manage My Profile’ select ‘View/Update My Family Members’. Adding a family member to your account does not automatically assign them a membership.
I still need assistance
If you are having technical issues, you can email gac@glendon.yorku.ca for assistance. Please first consult the information and FAQs above.
