OVERVIEW

The MRTC: a perfect mix between tradition and conviviality

Tennis program at Mount Royal Tennis Club

The Club’s main objective is to foster the love of the game. It also offers a number of activities and tools to improve our members’ level of play. To encourage participation at all levels of play, the Club employs a team of seasoned tennis pros who offer private lessons, interclub training, and round robins. The MRTC also runs a popular Junior Development Program where our Juniors are introduced to tennis through weekly lessons and summer camps.

ACTIVITIES

There are so many activities to choose from at the MRTC, so get ready to raise your game to a whole new level!

Houses Leagues

House leagues are organized in the evenings throughout the summer and offer a healthy mix of competitive and social tennis…a great way to meet fellow members and get new tennis partners!

Interclub Teams

The MRTC’s multiple men’s and women’s interclub teams compete against clubs throughout the Montreal area. There are many levels of play. Training is organized throughout the summer months to prepare the players.

Round Robins

Our pros run many round robins during different times of the day to accommodate players looking for play accompanied with great instruction. Round robins are a great way to meet other players.

Tennis Mixers

Some of the fun member-run mixers include the Couples, Parent & Child, and the A-level / B-level tournaments (Mixed, Men’s and Women’s).

Tournaments

The Club tournaments are run throughout the summer season. Tournament categories include Handicaps, Veterans, and the Open and Divisional Club Championships to cap the season in August and September.

Lessons

Our members love the improvement they see in their games through the private and semi-private lessons given by the seasoned pros at the MRTC. Members can schedule lessons on a weekly or one-off basis.

JUNIORS

The MRTC has a great Junior programme that attracts catering to young tennis enthusiasts. The objective of this programme is to encourage young people to improve their tennis while promoting the spirit of fair play and a sense of belonging to the club. Led by top pros, the MRTC has a host of junior clinics, camps, tournaments and outings that kids enjoy.

Junior Program

OUR TENNIS PROS

ALL OUR PROS ARE CERTIFIED BY TENNIS CANADA

Fabio Minozi

Originally from Brasil, Fabio has been working at Club de Tennis Île des Soeurs since 2019 where he has worked with junior performance, but also with adults such as the interclub and group clinics. He comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge having played college tennis in the USA and having worked 20 summers at the East Hampton Indoor Tennis Club. His enthusiastic energy on the court mixed with his high coaching IQ will make for a terrific addition for the MRTC members.

Justin Marleau

Justin is a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable coach who comes to us from Repentigny. Having played competitive tennis as a junior and also part of the University of Montreal Carabins, Justin brings a high level of tennis. Excellent with young kids and just as good with adults, he will make sure to share his passion of the game while on the court with you.

Charles Courteau

Charles comes from a tennis family, which means he’s held a racket in his hands since being a toddler. Former top 10 in Quebec in the juniors and having played NCAA Division 1 tennis, Charles brings a wealth of knowledge to our members. Very qualified coach with a keen eye for details, he will make sure your game improves while on the court with him.

Elena Semenova

Born and grew up in Minsk, Belarus. Started to play tennis at the age of 7, played for the Junior National team. Trained alongside with Max Mirnyi, Vladimir Voltchkov, Anna Smashnova by Arcadi Edelman who has been training USSR National team for two decades.

Graduated from Minsk State Linguistics University, BA in Linguistics. After graduation moved to US where for ten years played USTA tournaments and taught tennis at the clubs of Long Island and Connecticut. Since 2007 has been living in Montreal, working at Nun’s Island Tennis Club.

Catherine Leduc

As an elite tennis player in the juniors, Catherine went on to play NCAA Division 1 tennis in the USA. Having her level 2 Tennis Canada certification, she not only plays like a professional, but has tremendous knowledge and expertise as a coach.

Laura Paula

Now based in Montreal, Laura has coached in countries such as the Maldives, France, Cambodia, Seychelles, and the USA over the last decade. She is a former multiple junior national Champion in Canada and was also ranked on the WTA. She played NCAA Division 1 college tennis at California State University, Fresno and went on to finish her Master’s degree in Marketing at St. Bonaventure University. Laura is now a certified coach (Level 2) in Canada and looks forward to her summer at the MRTC.