Established in 1923, the Rockcliffe Lawn Tennis Club, is located in the wooded heart of the Village of Rockcliffe Park. The club has been a central gathering space for almost one hundred years, bringing tennis enthusiasts together in the spirit of congeniality and positive sportsmanship.
This private-members club has four premium grade Har-Tru clay and four hard-surface courts nestled under an abundant tree canopy. The attractive clubhouse has a food and liquor licence to provide light snacks and beverages, and social events are offered throughout the season.
The RLTC offers a wide range of programming for all ages and skills, including private lessons, weekly clinics, round robins, ladders matches, tournaments, and junior programs at both a recreational and competitive level.
Throughout the years, the RLTC members have included historically distinguished Canadians such as RH Lester B. Pearson, HRH Princess Juliana (later Her Majesty the Queen Juliana of the Netherlands,) and the RH John Turner. Our club continues to draw a wide range of fascinating members, many with significant global presence, yet an undeniable connection to our local community club.
The RLTC is a welcoming, family-friendly club dedicated to embracing the sport of tennis, encouraging active living, and enhancing our sense of community.
This private-members club has four premium grade Har-Tru clay and four hard-surface courts nestled under an abundant tree canopy. The attractive clubhouse has a food and liquor licence to provide light snacks and beverages, and social events are offered throughout the season.
The RLTC offers a wide range of programming for all ages and skills, including private lessons, weekly clinics, round robins, ladders matches, tournaments, and junior programs at both a recreational and competitive level.
Throughout the years, the RLTC members have included historically distinguished Canadians such as RH Lester B. Pearson, HRH Princess Juliana (later Her Majesty the Queen Juliana of the Netherlands,) and the RH John Turner. Our club continues to draw a wide range of fascinating members, many with significant global presence, yet an undeniable connection to our local community club.
The RLTC is a welcoming, family-friendly club dedicated to embracing the sport of tennis, encouraging active living, and enhancing our sense of community.
2021 Club Staff
Zhenya Kondratovski
Director of Tennis, Senior Tennis Pro
zhenyatennis@hotmail.com
Click here for Zhenya's full bio
Director of Tennis, Senior Tennis Pro
zhenyatennis@hotmail.com
Click here for Zhenya's full bio
Dan Vila
Senior Tennis Pro
dvila@live.ca
Dan has over fifteen years of experience working in the sports and fitness industry in Canada. As a junior in Mexico, Dan trained and competed in local and national tennis tournaments; under the tutelage of his father & coach Jorge Vila. After moving to Canada as a teen, he went on to play soccer at a competitive level. He completed his post-secondary education in Sports Business Management and certifications in Tennis, Soccer, Fitness & Nutrition. Dan recently worked at a Tennis Development Centre in Ottawa (OAC), teaching players of all ages & levels. In his free time, Dan enjoys the outdoors and likes to spend time biking and skiing whenever off court. He looks forward to share his knowledge, fostering a lifelong love for learning and playing tennis!
Senior Tennis Pro
dvila@live.ca
Dan has over fifteen years of experience working in the sports and fitness industry in Canada. As a junior in Mexico, Dan trained and competed in local and national tennis tournaments; under the tutelage of his father & coach Jorge Vila. After moving to Canada as a teen, he went on to play soccer at a competitive level. He completed his post-secondary education in Sports Business Management and certifications in Tennis, Soccer, Fitness & Nutrition. Dan recently worked at a Tennis Development Centre in Ottawa (OAC), teaching players of all ages & levels. In his free time, Dan enjoys the outdoors and likes to spend time biking and skiing whenever off court. He looks forward to share his knowledge, fostering a lifelong love for learning and playing tennis!
Ronan Boyd
Junior Pro
ronanator2001@gmail.com
In his teens, Ronan volunteered at the Rideau Club and ONEC and discovered that he enjoyed sharing his knowledge of tennis with others. He completed his Instructor training in 2019 and has been a part of the RLTC community since then. Ronan is a student at Carleton University and Algonquin College in the BIT Interactive Multimedia Design program which he hopes will lead to a Game Development career. Through his experience in high-performance programs, Ronan has a keen eye for body mechanics and enjoys helping people who are struggling with their techniques. He is always willing to help out anyone who needs a hand with their tennis.
Junior Pro
ronanator2001@gmail.com
In his teens, Ronan volunteered at the Rideau Club and ONEC and discovered that he enjoyed sharing his knowledge of tennis with others. He completed his Instructor training in 2019 and has been a part of the RLTC community since then. Ronan is a student at Carleton University and Algonquin College in the BIT Interactive Multimedia Design program which he hopes will lead to a Game Development career. Through his experience in high-performance programs, Ronan has a keen eye for body mechanics and enjoys helping people who are struggling with their techniques. He is always willing to help out anyone who needs a hand with their tennis.
RLTC 2021 Board of Directors
Louise Malhotra - President (president@rltennis.ca)
Philip English - Treasurer (treasurer@rltennis.ca)
Julie Smyth - Secretary (secretary@rltennis.ca)
Michel Bouchard
Jackie Douglas
Pablo Gonzalez
Sébastien Huard
Julie Mouris
Jordan Samaroo
Kathie Swim
Louise Malhotra - President (president@rltennis.ca)
Philip English - Treasurer (treasurer@rltennis.ca)
Julie Smyth - Secretary (secretary@rltennis.ca)
Michel Bouchard
Jackie Douglas
Pablo Gonzalez
Sébastien Huard
Julie Mouris
Jordan Samaroo
Kathie Swim
Club History
The first meeting to establish a permanent home for a Tennis Club in the Rockcliffe area was held on September 9, 1922. At that meeting the following officers were elected: President: D.P., Cruikshank, Vice President: Col. F.L. Armstrong, Secretary-Treasurer: Lawrence J. Burpee and the Executive Committee consisted of H.S. Southam, Dr. R.E. Wodehouse and H.W. Brown. On September 8, 1923, Letters Patent were issued incorporating the Club as the Rockcliffe Lawn Tennis Club.
The current locataion was leased October 28, 1923 from Charles H. Keefer to H.S. Southam at an annual rent of $1.00 with an option to purchase the property for $2,250.00 The option was not acted upon until October 1, 1938 when a sales price of $5000.00 was agreed to. However, after the Club continued to make further payments, the title was transferred by the executors of the estates of Wilson M. Southam and Harry S. Southam for a payment of $4000, on July 25, 1956. Other transfers of land occurred on December 29, 1948 while other residents either sold small pieces of land or waived their rights to land encroaching on their property (such as the practice court area) to allow the Club to expand its property to what it is to day. There were temporary clubhouses beginning in 1923 but the current one was a Lindal Cedar Home, which was erected in 1972.
Over the years, the Club has enjoyed members from all walks of life including some distinguished Canadians such as The Right Honourable Lester B. Pearson, Her Royal Highness Princess Juliana (later Her Majesty the Queen Juliana of the Netherlands,) The Right Honourable John Turner as well as members of the Diplomatic Corps. Our President in 1946/47 was Howard Measures, Canada’s First Chief of Protocol and his son Michael Measures was our President from 1962-1970.
A more detailed History of the Rockcliffe Lawn Tennis Club is available at the Clubhouse.
The first meeting to establish a permanent home for a Tennis Club in the Rockcliffe area was held on September 9, 1922. At that meeting the following officers were elected: President: D.P., Cruikshank, Vice President: Col. F.L. Armstrong, Secretary-Treasurer: Lawrence J. Burpee and the Executive Committee consisted of H.S. Southam, Dr. R.E. Wodehouse and H.W. Brown. On September 8, 1923, Letters Patent were issued incorporating the Club as the Rockcliffe Lawn Tennis Club.
The current locataion was leased October 28, 1923 from Charles H. Keefer to H.S. Southam at an annual rent of $1.00 with an option to purchase the property for $2,250.00 The option was not acted upon until October 1, 1938 when a sales price of $5000.00 was agreed to. However, after the Club continued to make further payments, the title was transferred by the executors of the estates of Wilson M. Southam and Harry S. Southam for a payment of $4000, on July 25, 1956. Other transfers of land occurred on December 29, 1948 while other residents either sold small pieces of land or waived their rights to land encroaching on their property (such as the practice court area) to allow the Club to expand its property to what it is to day. There were temporary clubhouses beginning in 1923 but the current one was a Lindal Cedar Home, which was erected in 1972.
Over the years, the Club has enjoyed members from all walks of life including some distinguished Canadians such as The Right Honourable Lester B. Pearson, Her Royal Highness Princess Juliana (later Her Majesty the Queen Juliana of the Netherlands,) The Right Honourable John Turner as well as members of the Diplomatic Corps. Our President in 1946/47 was Howard Measures, Canada’s First Chief of Protocol and his son Michael Measures was our President from 1962-1970.
A more detailed History of the Rockcliffe Lawn Tennis Club is available at the Clubhouse.
Past Club Presidents
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LOUISE MALHOTRA 2020-
TONY STIKEMAN 2019 MICHAEL TEETER 2018 IAN WARREN 2017 BILL TURNER 2015-2016 GILL KIRKWOOD 2014 DAVID ADAM 2011-2013 BEATA GAREL-JONES 2010 CHARLES BÉLANGER 2008-2009 CHRISTOPHER KLOTZ 2006-2007 LAWRENCE D. LEDERMAN 2004-2005 RACHEL BAXTER 2002-2003 HEATHER CHIASSON 2001-2002 ELIZABETH KANE 1997-1999 SEAN DENNEHY 1995-1997 DAVID MCROBIE 1993-1995 DAVID CUTHBERTSON 1991-1993 |
ALAIN BARBERIE 1991
PAULA SMITH 1988-1990 JANET MCLAINE 1986-1988 DONALD BETHUNE 1985-1986 DAVID GILL 1983-1984 MISSY LANG 1982-1983 BARBARA CAMPBELL 1981-1982 DAVID LOW 1979-1980 GORDON SMITH 1978-1979 BARRY O’BRIEN 1974-1977 WARREN LANGFORD 1971-1973 MICHAEL MEASURES 1962-1970 DONALD L. BETHUNE 1960-1961 S. BLAIR DUNLOP 1958-1959 G.HAMILTON SOUTHAM 1955-1957 H.F. “TEMP” FEAVER 1952-1955 J.SHAKESPEARE 1950-1951 |
ALAN FERRIER 1948-1949
HOWARD MEASURES 1946-1947 J. MILTON JACKSON 1943-1945 J.T. JANSON 1942 K.D.HARRIS 1941 W.E.DEXTER 1939-1940 A.J. CRERAR 1937-1938 K.D. HARRIS 1936 R.S.HOOPER 1935 R.C.MASSEY BAKER 1933-1934 T.C. PHILIPS 1931-1932 E.FOSBERRY 1930 W.E. DEXTER 1929 J.T. JANSON 1928 HARRY SOUTHAM 1926-1927 D.P. CRUICKSHANK 1922-1923 |
