Weekly Round Robins
Dufferin's weekly round robins provide the opportunity for people to meet and play singles and doubles with other players. Please show up 10 minutes early to participate in any of the round robins.
Day |
Time |
Event |
Mondays |
7 to 9 pm |
Men's and Women's Doubles |
| Fridays | 1 to 3 pm |
Junior Singles and Doubles (July/August) |
Fridays
|
7 to 9 pm |
Mixed Doubles |
Sundays
|
5 to 7 pm | Singles |
Socials
Dufferin offers a variety of social events that allows players of all levels to intermingle in a friendly and fun atmosphere. Sign up sheets for the socials are posted at the club closer to the event date. There is a small cost to participate.
Event |
Date |
Open House |
Saturday, May 1 (10 am to 2 pm) |
Strawberry Social |
Friday, June 25 |
| Pizza Social | Friday, July 23 |
Ice Cream Social |
Friday, August 20 |
Parent/Child Social
|
Monday, September 6 |
Closing Party
|
Saturday, October 23 |
Tournaments
For players looking for more a competitive game, Dufferin organizes and hosts a number of tournaments during the tennis season.
Event |
Date |
June Bug Doubles |
June 12 |
Chili Open Singles |
July 24 |
Junior Club Championships |
August 26-27 |
Doubles Club Championships |
August 28-29 |
Singles Club Championships |
September 11-12
|
Mixed Doubles Club Championships |
September 18-19
|
Over 40 Singles Club Championships |
September 25-26 |
Charity Tournament
Dufferin will be hosting its’ seventh annual Heart and Stoke Mixed Doubles Marathon on Sunday, August 22. Organized by Marilyn and Gord Yuill, all proceeds from the tournament are donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. To date, the Dufferin Tennis Club has raised a total of $1804 for the charity.
Inter Urban
Inter Urban provides the opportunity for club members to play friendly and competitive matches against other clubs from Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Stratford, and Simcoe.
Every Tuesday, the teams play either home or away matches consisting of men’s and women’s doubles and mixed doubles against opponents from other clubs. At the end of the regular season, the top four clubs in each division advance to the playoffs.
This year, Dufferin has one team in Division 1 (“A” Level). If you are interested in playing or would like more information about Inter Urban, please contact the team captains Anca Gaston and Ron Beckett at 304-3244.
The Inter Urban team finished the regular season in fifth place with a record of 1-7. Members playing on the team included Anne Douglas, Anca Gaston, Andrea Hebb, Dianne Lefebvre, Judi Legacy, Patti Sharman and Marilyn Yuill for the ladies and Greg Archi, Ron Beckett, Don Fines, Lee Follis, Garry Horsnell, Gerard McMullin and Leo Modi for the men. Thanks to Anca Gaston and Ron Beckett for organizing the team each week, organizing the food for home games and coordinating travel for away games. Special thanks to Don Fines for chauffeuring the team to out-of-town matches.
Tournament Results
- Dufferin Club Championships:
2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 - Heart and Stroke Mixed Doubles Marathon:
2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 - Parent-Child Challenger: 2009
- Chili Open Singles Tournament:
2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 - Memorial Singles Tournament:
2005 - Junebug Doubles:
2010, 2008, 2007, 2006
Inter Urban 2010 Schedule & Results
Regular Season- May 18 - Practice
- May 25 vs Vic Park 2
L 10-6 (83-62)
- June 1 - Bye
- June 8 at Vic Park 1
L 3-13 (51-88)
- June 15 at Waterloo
L 4-12 (49-86)
- June 22 vs Northfield
L 14-2 (89-42) - June 29 at Vic Park 2
L 6-10 (71-75) - July 6 - Bye
- July 13 vs Vic Park 1
L 14-2 (97-48) - July 20 vs Waterloo
W 7-9 (75-74)
- July 27 at Northfield
L 3-13 (54-94)
Season Record: 1-7
Standings: 5th
Playoffs
- SEMI-FINALS
- Northfield vs Vic Park 2
- Waterloo vs Vic Park 1
- FINALS
- Aug 17
- Aug 24