Glendon Campus

GAC Racquets

Outdoor Pickleball

We are very excited to announce that the Pickleball courts are ready for play! On this page, we will share details about membership, registration, court fees, timeline, and rules. For all pickleball related matters, please message gacpickleball@glendon.yorku.ca

Membership sales: will be done via our membership portal https://www.glendonac.ca/ after noon on April 14.

Camps, clinics, bootcamps, events, and assessments will be done via our membership portal https://www.glendonac.ca/

Court bookings and Round Robin registration will be managed via our Pickleball Portal - RacquetClubSoft (Jegy) which goes live April 18.

SPECIAL NOTICE MAY 2025

SPECIAL NOTICE MAY 2025
  • Court Availability: Weather permitting, Courts 4, 5, and 6 will open for play on Monday, May 5.
  • Advance Booking: The 10-day advance booking for Gold members will also begin on May 2. Apologies for the delay — some technical adjustments to the booking system were necessary before activation.
  • Gold Membership Inclusions: The Gold Membership covers court fees and Round Robin (RR) programs. However, Women’s Competitive Play is not included due to the involvement of a certified coach, which makes it a higher-cost program than standard RR sessions.
  • RR Credit: Members who mistakenly registered and paid for RR sessions already included in the Gold Membership will receive a credit for future programs. A communication about this is expected later this week.
  • Booking System:All outdoor court bookings must be made through the Racquet Club Soft platform.
  • Front desk bookings will no longer be available for either outdoor or indoor courts to ensure fairness and consistency.
  • Court Repairs: Courts 1, 2, and 3 are under repair. Work includes addressing fence gaps, surface dips, retaining wall issues, and tree trimming. Completion is weather-dependent and may take up to two additional weeks.
  • Indoor Court Access During Delays: Until outdoor court repairs are complete, limited indoor court booking times will be made available to members — details to follow in the upcoming Glendon communication.
  • Rental Groups & Indoor Use:
    • Rental groups with 3-court contracts will use Courts 4, 5, and 6 (outdoors or indoors, depending on weather).
    • Groups with 4-court contracts will be assigned all indoor courts during inclement weather.
    • Once all outdoor courts are operational, rental groups will return to outdoor play, and court availability will adjust accordingly.
  • Rainy Day Policy:
    • The summer season is weather-dependent.
    • There will be no refunds for rain-impacted days (as there are no per-use court fees).
    • During May and June, indoor access during rain may be offered on a case-by-case basis, based on gym availability.
    • Rental groups will have priority access to indoor space when it rains, according to their contracts. If only three courts are assigned to them, the fourth court may be made available to affected members — depending on demand.
    • During July and August, no indoor access will be available due to the gym being used by a soccer camp. Aaron is exploring a possible after-4pm indoor option for rain delays — more information on this is expected in late June.
  • Net Update:
    • The supplier is replacing the outdoor nets due to defective rust-prone coating.
    • Although the nets were stored outdoors (as recommended by the supplier), they are being replaced at no cost.
    • Temporary nets have been ordered for immediate use and will eventually serve as replacements for the current gym nets.
  • Additional Programming & Communication:
    • The Glendon team is exploring the addition of another RR session to the weekly schedule.
  • Plans are underway to assign a dedicated point of contact for the pickleball program to help improve communication with members.

For info regarding Indoor pickleball see here

OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL PORTAL

Membership Information

GAC members may register for a free outdoor pickleball membership (Silver) for the outdoor season, but it must be 'purchased' via the member portal glendonac.ca (until we reach our max capacity). Note that there are certain restrictions and price differences for programs for the free membership. As the pickleball portal is different from the regular member portal, you will need to create an account. Please see ‘How do I login’ under ‘Pickleball Portal’ for instructions.

You must maintain your GAC membership to keep playing throughout the season.

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.

The new outdoor pickleball courts were built with limited funding, so the fee helps cover their construction and ongoing maintenance costs.

Programs

ProgramDayDatesTimeRegistration
Open HouseSunday04-May10 -12, 1-3pmFusion Member Portal
AssessmentFriday16-May10-12:45Fusion Member Portal
Camp: Intro to Pickle (Juniors 10-18)Sat-SunMay 31 - June 110am-12pmFusion Member Portal
Get ready bootcamp 2.0+Wed-FriJune 18 - 2010am-12pmFusion Member Portal
Camp: Adult 3.0+Mon-FriJuly 21-255-8pmFusion Member Portal
Camps Adult 3.0+Mon-FriAugust 11-151pm-4pmFusion Member Portal
Camp: Adult 2.0Mon-FriAugust 11-159am-12pmFusion Member Portal
Junior Camp (10-18)Mon-FriJuly 21-259am-12pmFusion Member Portal
Round Robin 2.0-2.5MondayOpens 8 days prior4-5:30pmJegy Pickleball Portal
Round Robin 2.0-2.5SaturdayOpens 8 days prior12-1:30pmJegy Pickleball Portal
Round Robin 3.0SaturdayOpens 8 days prior1:30-3pmJegy Pickleball Portal
Round Robin 3.0-3.5MondaysOpens 8 days prior5:30-7pmJegy Pickleball Portal
Round Robin 3.5SaturdayOpens 8 days prior3-4:30pmJegy Pickleball Portal
Women's Comp 2.0-2.5WednesdayOpens 8 days prior10-11:30amJegy Pickleball Portal
Women's Comp 3.0-3.5WednesdayOpens 8 days prior11:30-1pmJegy Pickleball Portal

Players will be assessed by pickleball coaches to get their rating. This rating assessment is open to those who have not been rated yet and for those who would like to be reassessed.

The Glendon Athletic Club is excited to host Junior/ Adult half day instruction. As a participant in our program, you will be coached by professional and courteous instructors, ready to cater to your pickleball needs. Participants will be taken through a series of lessons designed to introduce new skills and build on the lessons and experiences from the day before!

Take your game to the next level. Receive instruction from our club pro Sara McInnes.

Join us and learn the rules of pickleball! This is for individuals who are who have never played or new players still unfamiliar with the rules of pickleball

Facilitated doubles play for rated players. Open to GAC members ONLY. Note that "No-Shows" may lead to a penalty.

We require players to have a club rating to participate in the rated round robins. Assessments are run based on demand. If you would like to be assessed, please email us at gac@glendon.yorku.ca to indicate you would like to be added to the contact list for future assessments.

Note: GAC members who consent to a 2.0 or 2.5 rating may be approved to sign up for rating-specific programs without completing an assessment. All members will follow the GAC's guidelines to receive an evaluation or re-evaluation if they believe their rating exceeds the 2.5 category. If you would like to be assigned a 2.0 or 2.5 rating, please email gac@glendon.yorku.ca.

Pickleball Portal

www.RacquetClubSoft.com/gac is our new website that will facilitate court bookings for our new Outdoor Pickleball Courts.

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.

  1. Purchase a GAC membership online Glendon Athletic Club Member Portal or in person
  2. Purchase an Outdoor Pickleball Membership online Glendon Athletic Club Member Portal or in person
  3. 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 ‘Non-Member Registration’.
  4. 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. Members who purchase before April 28 will be automatically added to the Pickleball Portal.

*If you have an existing account, please log on and email us at gacpickleball@glendon.yorku.ca to activate your membership.

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.

Pickleball Courts

We have 6 brand new outdoor pickleball courts.

This year the pickleball outdoor season starts on May 1, 2025 and will end on October 31, 2025 (weather dependent).

Monday - Friday: 7 AM - 8PM. Weekends: 8 AM - 8 PM

As the sun starts setting earlier, the hours will change, and the courts will close at dusk.

Yes, all courts (indoor and outdoor during the summer) must be booked via the pickleball portal prior to playing. Reception staff will not have access to book players into the system. During July and August, no indoor access will be available due to the gym being used by a soccer camp

One player may book the court but booking restrictions will apply to all i.e. to book 10 days in advance, all players must have a Gold membership.

  • Must be a member to book
  • 60-minute time slots
  • Booking up to 10 days in advance for Gold; 1 for silver
  • Max bookings: Gold - 3/day, 15/week; Silver– 1/day, 3/week
  • A gold level player may book courts for other players, however restrictions apply
    • i.e. to book 10 days in advance, all players must have a Gold membership
  • We ask that players cancel at least 24 hours in advance. Repeated "no-shows" may lead to a penalty.
  • Guest allowance: Silver - $15 plus 5 free passes; Gold - $5 plus 10 free passes per season
  • Rain/inclement weather: bookings will be cancelled.

The guest fee is $15 per guest. To add a guest to your booking enter 'Guest Player' and the guest fee will be automatically applied to your account.

Gold members have 10 complimentary guest passes to use for the season. The guest fee for gold members after the 10 passes is $5.

If you cancel your court booking with a guest, the guest fee will be applied as a club credit on your account to us at a later date.

There are no lights on the outdoor pickleball courts. As the sun starts setting earlier, the courts will close at dusk.

Log in to the portal, then click Pickleball Courts under "Pickleball Court Booking" tab.

Indoor courts in the gym will not be available to book. Some Pickleball Open Play will continue indoors (hours TBD). The gymnasium is mainly reserved for camps. Where possible, some programs may be moved indoors (weather depending).

You will be able to view the schedule on the Pickleball Portal, we have more programs and rentals this year, so we encourage players to book in advance.

Refund Policy

Club Membership fees are non-refundable. However, if within 10 days of joining, a member changes their mind and wishes to cancel their membership, all paid funds will be refunded, minus a $25.00 administrative fee.  In the case of injury that prohibits a member from active play, a pro-rated refund will be considered

Private Lessons, Programs must be cancelled 24 hours in advance to receive a credit on your account.  

Club credits can be used to pay for programs or guest passes. Club credits do not roll over to the next outdoor season and credits will not be refunded at the end of the season.

Technical Support

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.

We are aware of this issue and are working with the software company on a solution.

Please contact gacpickleball@glendon.yorku.ca and we will manually reset your password for you.

If you are having technical issues, you can email patria@glendon.yorku.ca for assistance. Please first consult the information and FAQs above.

INDOOR PICKLEBALL

To participate in paid GAC programs, all players must hold an official club rating. For convenience, we offer a Temporary Rating option: GAC members may choose a 2.0 or 2.5 rating to access rating-specific programs without an initial assessment. Members who feel their skills exceed the 2.5 level can registered for a player re-evaluation at designated times throughout the year. Reassessment dates and times will be announced on the Glendon Athletic Club Member Portal.

To request a temporary rating, please contact us at gac@glendon.yorku.ca or visit the Pickleball - Rating Assessment section on the GAC Member Portal.

A GAC membership is required for general access to facilities and most programs. Non-members can participate in selected programs, including Clinics, Camps, Workshops, and Private Lessons.

Pickleball is permitted only during designated times, such as “Open Gym - Pickleball” and specific Programs (RR…). The sport is not allowed during General Open Gym hours.
Indoor Court Booking (Begins November 1st)

  • Open gym pickleball and bookings definitions:
    • Open Gym: multi-sport usage, No Pickleball allowed during these times.
    • Open Gym Pickleball: non-facilitated play, members are encouraged to work together to organize play. Recommended rules:
    • Bookings: reserved slots, must be booked in advance online www.glendonac.ca  
  • Sign-in/out at reception is mandatory.
  • Individual reservations are required for each player. We encourage groups to coordinate booking times since a single booking cannot cover multiple participants.
  • Courts available: Two courts in B Gym.
  • Reservation length: 55 minutes.
  • Players must set up their own nets; these sessions are not facilitated.
  • Check in at the front desk.
  • Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. No-shows may lead to a temporary suspension of booking privileges.
  • Available for members only.
  • Paddles are available to rent; players must bring their own balls or purchase them from the front desk.

Monday:

                2.0 to 2.5: 4pm – 5:30 pm

                3.0 to 3.5: 5:30pm – 7pm

Saturday:

                2.0 to 2.5: 1:30pm – 3 pm

                3.0 to 3.5: 3pm – 4:30pm

Wednesday: 2.0 to 2.5: 10am – 11:30 am

                           3.0 to 3.5: 11:30am – 1pm

Subject to change, please visit the portal for dynamic schedule Facility Schedule - Glendon Athletic Club Member Portal (glendonac.ca)

  • Mondays: 7 am – 11 am
  • Tuesdays: 7 am – 11 am
  • Wednesdays: 7 am – 10 am
  • Thursdays: 7 am – 9 am
  • Fridays: 7 am – 11 am
  • Saturdays & Sundays: N/A
  • Mondays: 5:30 pm – 8 pm
  • Thursdays: 4 pm – 6:45 pm
  • Saturdays & Sundays: 5:30 pm – 8 pm
  • Wednesdays: 4 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Thursdays: 4 pm – 6:45 pm
  • Saturdays & Sundays: 5:30 pm – 8 pm

Tuesday: 4pm – 6pm | Friday: 5pm – 9pm

Program Description:

  • Emphasize fun and enjoyment through the sport of squash
  • Introduce the rules of the game
  • Commencement of fundamental movement and motor skills
  • Develop basic squash skills (technical / tactical)
  • Introduction of mental skills (positive attitude, effort, ability to focus, etc.)

Ages: 9-14

Program Offerings

Saturday 12:00-1:00pm

Fall 2023

$225.00 - $275.00

Register.

SummaryDatesTimeLocationStatus
every Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMStarting Sat, Sep 23 2023 and Ending Sat, Nov 25 202312:00 PM to 1:00 PMSquash Court 3, Squash Court 4
**No Class**Sat, Oct 7 202312:00 PM to 1:00 PMSquash Court 3, Squash Court 4Cancelled

Program Description:

  • Emphasize fun and enjoyment through the sport of squash
  • Introduce the rules of the game
  • Commencement of fundamental movement and motor skills
  • Develop basic squash skills (technical / tactical)
  • Introduction of mental skills (positive attitude, effort, ability to focus, etc.)

Program Offerings

Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm

Fall 2023

$225.00 - $275.00

Register.

SummaryDatesTimeLocationStatus
every Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMStarting Sat, Sep 23 2023 and Ending Sat, Nov 25 202311:00 AM to 12:00 PMSquash Court 3, Squash Court 4
**No Class**Sat, Oct 7 202311:00 AM to 12:00 PMSquash Court 3, Squash Court 4Cancelled

Program Description:

  • Developing squash specific skills
  • Further development of fundamental skills
  • Introduction to high level competition
  • High intensity training
  • Mental development program

Program Offerings

Tuesdays 5:00pm and Sundays 11:00am

Fall 2023

$375.00 - $425.00

Register.

SummaryDatesTimeLocationStatus
every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMStarting Sun, Sep 24 2023 and Ending Sun, Nov 26 202311:00 AM to 12:00 PMSquash Courts
every Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMStarting Tue, Sep 26 2023 and Ending Sun, Nov 26 20235:00 PM to 6:00 PMSquash Courts
**No Class**Sun, Oct 8 202311:00 AM to 12:00 PMSquash CourtsCancelled

Program Description:

  • Preparation for high level competitions
  • High intensity training
  • Optimize squash specific preparation
  • Mental development program
  • Emphasis on technical and tactical training

Ages: 9-16

Program Offerings

Tuesday 6:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm

Fall 2023

$375.00 - $425.00

Register

SummaryDatesTimeLocationStatus
every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMStarting Sun, Sep 24 2023 and Ending Sun, Nov 26 202312:00 PM to 1:00 PMSquash Courts
every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMStarting Tue, Sep 26 2023 and Ending Sun, Nov 26 20236:00 PM to 7:00 PMSquash Courts

Join us on Mondays and Thursdays for organized matches. Come out and you will be paired up with other members of the club.

Open to members at all levels of play.

Mondays 7:00pm-8:30pm

Thursdays 6:20pm-8:20pm

Session runs from September 25, 2023 until December 4th,2023

Program Offerings

Sept - Dec 2023

Fall 2023

$50.00

Register

SummaryDatesTimeLocationStatus
every Monday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMStarting Mon, Sep 25 2023 and Ending Mon, Dec 4 20237:00 PM to 8:30 PMSquash Courts
every Thursday from 6:20 PM to 8:20 PMStarting Thu, Sep 28 2023 and Ending Mon, Dec 4 20236:20 PM to 8:20 PMSquash Courts
**No Class**Mon, Oct 9 20237:00 PM to 8:30 PMSquash CourtsCancelled

If you are new to the game or would like to take your game to the next level, this might be the program for you! Each week will consist of fun game play and coaching tips.

Comfortable clothing, non-marking shoes, and protective eyewear are required.

Program Offerings

Monday 6:00-7:00pm

Fall 2023

$135.00 - $200.00

Register.

SummaryDatesTimeLocationStatus
every Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMStarting Mon, Sep 25 2023 and Ending Mon, Nov 27 20236:00 PM to 7:00 PMSquash Court 3, Squash Court 4
**No Class**Mon, Oct 9 20236:00 PM to 7:00 PMSquash Court 3, Squash Court 4Cancelled

Please contact Aaron M. Rodrigues at arodrigues@glendon.yorku.ca.

Purchase on the portal, then contact Aaron M Rodrigues arodrigues@glendon.yorku.ca to arrange lessons.