2024 Bayview Racquets Update 

Dear Bayview Racquet Members,

We hope you're as excited as we are to swing into the summer season! The courts are buzzing with energy, and there's a great sense of fun and energy in the air. We’re thrilled to share some updates for the season, celebrate that we are growing, and look ahead to the future of our racquets program.

Hats off and fist bumps to our dedicated maintenance and staff teams for their swift work in preparing our courts from indoor to outdoor - it is great to see the sunshine!!

Did you know the meticulous process involved in getting our Bayview courts ready before we can start playing? The clay courts are carefully prepared, lines are redrawn, and outdoor lighting is checked to ensure optimal playing conditions for our members and guests. It makes a difference - thank you.

We’ve also added new court dividers and windscreens on the upper courts, enhancing both playability and how our club looks. The Racquet Team’s new office furniture has not only brightened their workspace but also created a more efficient environment. Plus, the newly installed bar fridge, stocked with a variety of beverages, is ready to refresh you after a good game. Cheers to your next game - please stop in!!

Our recent events, such as the Spring Racquet Festival and The Lilac Lunch, have been smashing successes. The Racquet Festival saw over 90 members enjoying a great day filled with fun and camaraderie. The Lilac Tennis & Lunch, combined with the efforts of the Bayview Team of Walkers, raised an impressive $10k for Hill House Hospice!! Thanks for your great support and we are just warming up!!

Bayview membership is not just about the game; it’s about our community. We've added a Saturday morning round-robin and a Wednesday evening house league for our social players. After a great match, join us at the Grill for a bite and a drink.

This June and July, we’re introducing exciting new events, including a parent-and-child day, a complimentary rating clinic, Pickleball Dinks&Drinks,

This June and July, we’re introducing exciting new events, including a Parent-and-Child Round Robin, a complimentary Rating Clinic, Pickleball Dinks & Drinks, a Tennis & Yoga Staycation, a Women’s & Men’s Pro-Am, and a Rockin’ Pickleball and Tennis Social, and more. Ready? Play!

We’re delighted to see our Bayview Racquets community growing, with more members, lessons, and playing opportunities than ever before with Geoff, Brett, Armita, Paul and Ali.  We are excited to hear more from our growing membership on where we can go next. Something you want to see? Please let our team know.

Our Bayview Team is continually striving to improve our facilities and programming. Looking ahead, we have ambitious ideas as we look at what’s possible for Racquet Programs at Bayview. As our programs grow so do our needs, we are actively looking for input around next-stage needs and program ideas that will make Bayview the premier destination for racquet sports.

As you will have seen around our club, there is a lot of activity.  Our club’s building projects around the Women’s locker room upgrades, our Outdoor Dining patio and dining room have all been well received.  As we think about the future and building needs for the Bayview Racquets program, we are thinking of many elements.  While there has been discussion about a washroom, we are taking a more holistic approach and have looked at updating the entire building while at the same time adding washroom facilities and the required infrastructure necessary.  We are working together with management to determine whether this can meet the needs, understanding costs and timeline requirements. There will be more communication looking for our member’s input and feedback on what is needed for this project to deliver on our member's needs and planning goals. Stay tuned for more in this area.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Racquets Committee and our fantastic staff team for their relentless efforts. Their dedication ensures that every moment for our members and guests on our courts is the best yet.

Let’s make this summer one to remember, filled with more fun and great memories. See you on the courts!

Best regards,

Your 2024 Racquets Committee:

Ruth Showman, Christine Arsenault, Harold Drutz, Leor Margulies, Louise Ikeda, Mike Bradlow, Camille Broughton