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Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex

Racquet Sports

At Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, we have 2 racquetball/handball, 6 single squash courts, 2 doubles squash courts available for squash, and  4 indoor tennis courts. 

CHD Recreation Complex offers seasonal (3 month) or annual (12 month) membership for Racquetball, Squash, and Tennis. Visit our membership page for details.


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Court Hours

Prime Time 

Monday - Friday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

 

Non-Prime Court Hours

Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Court Bookings

Call to Book 905.831.1730 or members can book a court online

Courts are booked in 1-hour sessions and can be booked by both members and pay as you go patrons. 

  • 2 courts are available for handball, racquetball, and wallyball.
  • 6 regular courts and 2 doubles courts are available for squash.
  • Members may book courts 7 days in advance.
  • Non-members may book courts up to 24 hours in advance.
  • We do no accept cash - debit, credit or gift card only. 

Non-member Rates per 1-hour court booking:

Single Courts:
$17.50 per court prime time
$15.50 per court non-prime time

Doubles Squash Courts per 1-hour booking:
$34.00 per court prime time
$30.00 per court non-prime time

Member Rates:
Court fee is waived with purchase of Squash/Racquetball membership. View the Membership Page for details.


Non-members book a court by phone at 905.831.1730

Squash/Racquetball Members book online at prc.gametime.net

Courts are booked in 1 hour sessions and can be booked by both members and pay as you go patrons.

  • 4 indoor courts are available for tennis.
  • Members may book courts 7 days in advance.
  • Non-members may book courts up to 24 hours in advance.

Non-member rates per court booking:

$37.00 per court prime time
$30.00 per court non-prime time

Tennis Member rates per court booking:

$18.00 per court prime time 
$14.50 per court non-prime time

Tennis Members receive a 50% reduction on court fees. View the Membership Page for details.


Non Members book a court by phone at 905.831.1730

Tennis Members book online at prc.gametime.net


Tennis Members note: 

  • 1 court booking/use per day: If playing singles tennis with another member this counts as both you and your partner's booking for the day. 
  • 2 hours of play is permitted for doubles only providing there are 4 players during both hours of use.
  • Ball hopper machines are not allowed on the courts at any time except by permission of the head tennis professional.
  • Courts must be paid for before use. 

How to… Instructions for Game Time Software

Follow the steps below to set up your account and start booking:

 

  1. Find and click on the court bookings button at pickering.ca/fit (Recreation Complex, Tennis, Squash or Racquetball page) or go directly to https://prc.gametime.net/auth and register as a “first time user” – this is the tab to the right of “sign in”.
  2. Enter your first and last name as they appear in our system when you first signed up for a membership and enter your Club Number: ________________. When finished, click “Next Step”.
  3. The court bookings site will prompt you to create a username and password. Please make sure you create something easily remembered but not easily compromised. You will have to use this username and password each time you visit the Game Time court booking site to make a reservation. You will no longer need your club number once your account is established. When you have entered your username and password twice, click “create”.
  4. You can now sign in with your new username and password. You will be directed to your dashboard.
  5. In order to create a new booking, click on the sport of your choice. You will see tennis, squash, racquetball and doubles squash tabs along the top of your screen.
  6. Choose your desired time and date of booking. There is a legend at the bottom of the page that tells you which color means courts are available, which are unavailable and which are already booked. Please remember that the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex court booking policies are in effect and will be enforced by the system. Double click on your desired slot.
  7. Enter any other players or guests with whom you will be playing. Click “book” once you are finished. You will see a booking confirmation when you are successful and you can return to the booking grid by clicking “return to booking grid” in the top left corner.
  8. You will not be able to modify names once a booking is complete. Cancellations are subject to our cancellation policy (see court bookings policies enclosed). Please call the front desk if you need to make any modifications or cancellations to courts booked online.
  9. If you have any questions at all or if anything here is unclear to you, please don’t hesitate to contact our front desk staff members at 905.831.1711.

  1. Members may book seven days in advance starting at 7:00am on a daily basis through the GameTime online booking system, or by telephone at 905.831.1730. Non-members may only book courts 24 hours in advance by calling the CHDRC at 905.831.1730.
  2. Golden and Tennis members are permitted to have only one (1) court booked per day. If you are playing singles tennis with a member, this is both you and your partner’s one daily booking. Two (2) hours of play is permitted for doubles only providing there are 4 players during both hours of use.
  3. Squash and Racquetball members are permitted to have only one (1) court booked in their name in prime time, and only one (1) court booked in their name during non-prime time during a 24-hour period. Squash and Racquetball Daytime members may have only two non-prime time courts booked in their name at once.
  4. Protective eyewear is mandatory for anyone utilizing the squash and racquetball courts.
  5. Member/Non-Members may only book one (1) court per transaction (ie. online, telephone call, in person), and must be present to play on the court they have reserved.
  6. Members who book courts shall identify their name and membership type, plus the membership type of their partner. If a member is to play with a guest or a pay-as-you-play patron, the full name of the partner is required.
  7. Single player reservations are not permitted.
  8. All court fees for members, guests and pay-as-you-play patrons are to be paid prior to entering the court area.
  9. Cancellation of booked courts must be made 24 hours in advance of your scheduled court time or you will be charged in full for the courts booked.
  10. “No Shows” for court bookings will be charged for the court. More than two “No Shows” may result in default of your membership.
  11. The City reserves the right to cancel or suspend the membership privileges of any member for breach of the rules listed herein and/or any unacceptable behavior exhibited.
  12. The City reserves the right to pre-empt court time or close change rooms for tournaments, exhibitions, City program functions or maintenance-related activities.
  13. No black or blue-soled running shoes are allowed on the courts.
  14. Full annual members only play in tennis leagues.
  15. No ball hopper machines are permitted on the courts at any time except by permission of the head tennis professional.
  16. Courts are booked for 1 hour only. Late start does not increase the court time. Courts are booked on the hour.
  17. No personal training, coaching or instruction is allowed at any time.
  18. Non-Members may not use courts for practice or ball hitting. Names on court booking must be the players on the courts.
  19. Please do not use the outside of courts for warm-ups or stretching. This is distracting to other players. Please use our cardio or weight room.
  20. Please be respectful of other members and staff at all times.

Handball & Racquetball

Youth Handball Lessons 8 - 18 yrs

4 Wall handball is the ultimate cross training sport. Played on a court, it is a game in which the player hits a ball against the wall alternately by opposing players. It is a great cardiovascular activity that is fast and fun, improves agility and hand-eye coordination, endurance and strength.

Sunday Afternoons between January 19 until March 30 (10 wks)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

  • Volunteers from the Ontario Handball Association will be offering complimentary lessons and coaching sessions.
  • Equipment will be provided (ball, protective eye wear, and gloves if needed). Limit of one time slot per week.
  • Space is limited, and advance registration is required.

View all details, dates and register for clinics online at pickering.ca/active

House League

  • All levels welcome
  • Must join as a Racquetball Ontario member. (Minimum bronze level membership is $5.00)
  • Weekly court fees at CHDRC apply

Beginners/Novice Game Play Night

Wednesdays from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm


Durham Singles Tournament
March 1 - 2

Register today. Registration closes on February 23


For more information on Racquetball lessons, tournaments, & clinics contact Susan Philips: email: susan.philips@racquetballontario.ca

Squash

The Pro Shop is located across from court 3 in the Squash Corridor, and offers various squash and racquetball products , as well as re-stringing service. 

For information call the squash office at 905.831.1711 ext 3236 

Nicole Pirko is our Squash professional. She has competed internationally, representing Canada at tournaments all over the world. Nicole is a certified level 3 coach, and has a Kinesiology degree from McMaster University where she was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. Nicole recently coached the Junior Pan Am Championships in Argentina as well as the senior Pan Am Championships in Guatemala.  

Nicole offers clinics, each with four 60-minute sessions, and private/group lessons year round. 

Contact Nicole at nicolepirko@gmail.com to register for any of the squash programs.


 

House Leagues are a great way to get involved in the club and meet players of the same level. We have a very active singles and doubles house league playing in three sessions.

The first session runs from September to December. The second session runs from January to April and the third session runs from April to June.

All levels, from beginner to advanced are included, and you may join the league at any time.

Please call the Squash Office for more information. 


The Toronto and District League consists of Teams from clubs in and around the Toronto area who play against each other every week. The Pickering Squash Club has doubles and singles teams for men and women from level “E” to level “A”, as
well as “Masters”.

This is a great opportunity to visit other clubs, have competitive matches and meet new players at your level from around the city. The hosting team provides dinner and refreshments for the visiting team.

Cost: Team divides cost of hosting their guests. 

The Pickering Squash Club hosts a variety of doubles and singles tournaments for all levels of players from absolute beginners to very advanced level players.

These include “handicapped friendlies”, three day weekend club or city wide tournaments, and week-long club and major championships.

Upcoming tournaments/events will be posted on the information board outside of the Squash Pro Shop. 

Squash Lessons

Elevate your game with our squash lessons! Whether you prefer private, semi-private, or doubles sessions, our skilled instructors are here to help players of all levels improve their skills, strategy, and technique. Perfect for beginners or seasoned players looking to up their game.

Private Adult Singles

  • $60.00 - 40 minutes
  • $75.00 - 60 minutes

Semi-Private Singles (2 people)

  • $65.00 - 40 minutes
  • $80.00 - 60 minutes

Junior Private Lessons

  • $45.00 - 40 minutes

Adult Doubles Lessons

  • $60.00 - 40 minutes (groups of 3 players - $20 each)
  • $75.00 - 60 minutes

For more information or to register, contact: Squash Professional, Nicole Pirko:  nicolepirko@gmail.com

Adult Squash Clinics for Beginners Date Time

Participants will learn the basic strokes such as the forehand, backhand, serve, and drop shot. Participants also learn the basic rules and strategies of squash. All equipment can be provided. All equipment can be provided.
4 wks | $80.00 hst incl. 

Wednesdays Jan 8 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Session 1: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Session 2: Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Session 3: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

Adult Squash Clinics for Intermediate Date Time

This clinic is for participants who have previously taken the beginner clinic and are ready to take their game to the next level.  Participants will learn more advanced stokes and techniques as well as shot selection and court movement.  You will be introduced to various drills to help take you to the next level.  All equipment can be provided. 4 wks | $80.00 hst incl.

Wednesdays Jan 8 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Beginner Women's Daytime Clinic
4 wks | $80.00 hst incl.
Date Time
Thursdays Jan 9 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Session 1: Jan 9, 12, 23, 30, Session 2: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 3: Mar 6, 13, 20, 27

Adult Competitive Drop- in 'level up' clinics are on Saturdays starting at 12:30 pm. This clinic is for competitive players that are participating in the T&D leagues and tournaments.

Friday Morning Doubles Drop-in Round Robin are Fridays from 8:30 am - 10:30 am.

For more information contact Nicole nicolepirko@gmail.com

 

Participants will learn all the basic necessities of playing squash including proper technique, footwork, rules, scoring, squash etiquette, and a long list of shots to develop and improve upon. Participants are split up according to age and level.


Squash for the 'lil ones' 4 - 8 yrs Date Time Price

Session 1: Tuesdays (8 wks) 

Starts Jan 11 11:30 am - 12:20 pm   $160.00

 

Beginners/Intermediate 7 - 12 yrs Date Time Price
Session 1: Tuesdays (12 wks) Jan 15 - Apr 2 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm  $240.00

 

Teens 12 - 16 yrs Date Time Price

Session 1: Tuesdays (6 wks) 

Jan 15 - Feb 19 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm  $120.00
Session 2: Tuesdays (6 wks)  Feb 26 - Apr 2 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm  $120.00

 

High Performance / Competitive 7+
Starts Sept 14 Tue, Fri, Sun

For more information or to register, contact: Squash Professional, Nicole Pirko:  nicolepirko@gmail.com

 

Tennis

At CHD Recreation Complex, we offer private, semi-private, and small group tennis lessons. Visit our Tennis Pro Shop on Court 1 for accessories and 48-hour racquet restringing. To demo the latest racquets, contact Dave.

For more information about tennis memberships, visit our membership page.

Dave Ochotta brings a wealth of experience and passion to our tennis program. A former player on the San Diego State University tennis team, Dave has also competed on international stages, including the Italian Grand Prix and achieving a quarterfinal finish in the Malta International Open.

As a Level III Tennis Canada Certified Coach, Dave offers exceptional expertise and guidance. He organizes engaging daytime and evening leagues, ladders, and tournaments, creating exciting opportunities for our tennis members to play, improve, and connect.

Dave can be contacted at the Tennis Office: 905.831.1711 ext 3235


 

Private, semi-private, and small group lessons are offered by our Head Tennis Professional, Dave Ochotta, and his Assistant Professionals.

  • Register for tennis lessons at the Complex - Front Desk 
  • Lessons are payable by cheque to 'Pickering Tennis' or by etransfer to payments@pickeringtennis.com
  • Instructors will contact participants to confirm registration

Further information may be found in the Tennis Lesson brochure at the Front Desk. Appointments may be made with Dave from the Front Desk or by phone.

 

Participants will learn the basics of forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. Class size will be limited to a small group of 4 - 6 students per instructor.

Classes are 5 wks
Fee is $98.00

Beginner Time

Tuesdays, Jan 7 - Feb 4
Tuesdays, Feb 11 - Mar 18
Tuesdays, Mar 25 - Apr 22

Wednesdays, Jan 8 - Feb 5
Wednesdays, Feb 12 - Mar 19
Wednesdays, Mar 26 - Apr 23

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Intermediate Time

Tuesdays, Jan 7 - Feb 4
Tuesdays, Feb 11 - Mar 18
Tuesdays, Mar 25 - Apr 22

Wednesdays, Jan 8 - Feb 5
Wednesdays, Feb 12 - Mar 19
Wednesdays, Mar 26 - Apr 23

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

No classes March 11 & 12 (March Break)

 

Participants will learn the basics of forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. More advanced techniques and strategies may be covered if time permits. This program allows for the playing of games and the establishment of a "network" of tennis friends.

Classes are 7 wks
Fee is $96.00

Beginner 1 Date Time
6 - 9 yrs | Saturdays

Jan 7 - Feb 22
Mar 1 - Apr 26

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Beginner 2 Date Time
10 - 15 yrs | Saturdays Jan 7 - Feb 22
Mar 1 - Apr 22
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
No classes March 8 - 15 (March Break) 

All tennis lessons take place at CHD Recreation Complex.

Contact the Tennis Pro for further details and information regarding Tennis Lessons.

All tennis lessons take place at CHD Recreation Complex.

Contact the Tennis Pro for further details and information regarding Tennis Lessons.

Contact Us

Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
1867 Valley Farm Road
Pickering, ON L1V 3Y7

905.683.6582

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