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Adult Fall Programs
We offer fall tennis programs for beginner and more experienced players at multiple locations in Vancouver. Fall programs run from September to December.
Registration takes place through the City of Vancouver's online recreation and activity portal.
Registration is open
Adult Beginner (18+)
Learn how to play tennis in a small group setting! This course provides an introduction to the game with an eventual progression to rally and play within the full court.
Student Background
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New to tennis or;
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In the process of developing complete technique for groundstrokes
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Still developing ability to rally consistently from service line while maintaining proper technique
Development Focus
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Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment
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Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique
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Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Set 2
Adult Beginner Plus+ (2.0)
Continue developing fundamentals skills in a small group setting. This course builds on technique and positioning introduced in Adult Beginner in order to become more confident rallying and playing within the full court setting. Students should have taken Adult Beginner with Summer Smash or have equivalent experience.
Student Background
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Has taken Adult Beginner Clinic or;
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In the process of developing complete technique for groundstrokes
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Still developing ability to rally consistently with both forehand and backhand in full court setting
Development Focus
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Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment
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Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique
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Gain exposure to volley and serve
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Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Set 2
Adult Intermediate (2.5-3.0)
Improve consistency of groundstrokes, volleys, and serve. An opportunity for players with experience (2.5 – 3.0 NTRP rating) to refine technique while improving reception of wide, high, low, deep, and short balls. Through game-based learning, students will improve their ability to play within cooperative and competitive settings.
Student Background
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Can rally consistently (10+) from the baseline
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Has some experience with volley and serve
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In the process of developing correct movement and positioning
Development Focus
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Refine and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Refine and integrate modern groundstrokes technique
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Refine and integrate modern volley technique
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Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills for all phases of play
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Adult Cardio Tennis (2.5-3.5)
Sweat and swing! This course is an opportunity for players with a playing foundation (2.0 – 3.0 NTRP rating) to get an aerobic and anaerobic workout through tennis specific exercises. Each class includes physical activation, shot-cycle, physical conditioning, and cool-down. Through hand and racket fed shot-cycles, students will have an opportunity to develop better footwork and body mechanics, while practicing their strokes to improve consistency and accuracy.
Student Background
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Can rally consistently from baseline
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Has some experience volleying at the net
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In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes and volleys
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In the process of developing correct movement and positioning
Development Focus
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Improve cardiovascular health through high-intensity interval training
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Refine and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Refine and integrate fundamental footwork patterns
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Refine and integrate modern biomechanics specific to tennis
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Tennis+Pickle FIT (18+)
Build toned muscle! Want to move better, prevent injury, and be ready for the physical demands of tennis and pickleball? This introductory level fitness course introduces students to a variety of modern exercises for functional movement. Low impact exercises specific to racket sports work to increase strength and mobility, while developing coordination.
Development Focus
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Develop a love for athletic training in a positive environment
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Develop familiarity with how to use modern athletic equipment including rollers, balls, bands, weights, and ladders
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Develop an understanding for how to use and sequence exercises
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Build toned muscle in key functional areas
Student Background
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Physically active and/or;
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Playing tennis, pickleball, badminton, or squash
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Tuesday | 12pm-1pm
Sept 12 - Oct 24
7 sessions | $210
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Wednesday | 11:30am-12:30pm
Sept 13 - Oct 25
7 sessions | $210
Set 2
Private Lesson Package (18+)
Accelerate your development with a Tennis Canada Certified Coach. Receive personalized instruction and feedback to help develop technique, footwork, and tactics. Open for all ages and skill levels.
Student Background
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New to tennis or;
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Has experience up to 4.0 NTRP
Development Focus
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Improve movement and biomechanics
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Improve reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Develop and refine technique for ground strokes, volley, and serve
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Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills through drilling and point play
Class Schedule: