Kerrisdale Community Centre
Summer Programs | Elm Park
Registration takes place through the City of Vancouver's online recreation and activity registry
Registration is open
Mini Fundamentals Development (4.6-5.11 yrs)
Start to learn tennis in a small group setting! Prepare your child to excel at tennis and sport with our fundamental movement program. We have fun developing students’ balance, jumping, throwing, catching, and racquet skills. Enjoy various complementary activities that aid in motor skill development, body awareness, and cooperation.
5 sessions | $203.75
Mini Aces Development (6.0-7.6 yrs)
Start or continue learning tennis in a small group setting! Prepare your child to excel at tennis with our fundamental movement and technique program. We have fun developing students’ throwing, catching, tracking, footwork, and racquet skills. Enjoy various activities that aid in motor skill development and physical literacy.
5 sessions | $287.50
Junior Aces Development (7.6-10.11yrs)
Develop your tennis game in a small group setting. Start or continue learning through high energy, game-based lessons that use the ½ stage of the progressive tennis model. An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation.
5 sessions | $359.38
Youth Aces Development (11.0-15.11yrs)
Build your tennis game in a small group setting! Start or continue to develop skills through high energy, game-based lessons with an eventual progression to rally and play within the full court setting. Students will be introduced to all phases of play and basic strategy. Beginner and intermediate levels welcome.
5 sessions | $355.63
Teen Beginner (13.0-17.11 yrs)
Teens with little or no experience are introduced to the game through high energy, game-based lessons with an eventual progression to rally and play within the full court setting An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation.
8 sessions | $515.00
Tu + Th
5pm-7pm
July 6-29
Adult Beginner (18+)
Learn how to play tennis this summer 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 setting.
8 sessions | $424.66
M + W
6pm-7:30pm
July 4-27
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.
Adult Intermediate (3.0-3.5)
Increase the control and dependability of your strokes in different phases of play. An opportunity for more experienced players (3.0 – 3.5 NTRP rating) to improve technique, placement, and positioning in order to play better singles and doubles.
Tennis+Pickle FIT
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.
Adult Intermediate Clinic (18+yrs)
Take your game to the next level! An opportunity for players with some experience with the game (Adult Beginner Clinic or 2.5 – 3.0 NTRP rating) to refine their technical and tactical skills. Through game-based learning, students will improve their ability to play within cooperative and competitive settings.
7 sessions | $342.16
M + W
6pm-7:30pm
August 4-25
Key Information
Logistics
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All students MUST print off our activity waiver found on our website and bring a signed copy to the FIRST class
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Lessons take place at Elm Park (43rd Ave and Larch)
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Students are expected to bring their own rackets and dress in athletic attire with athletic shoes
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Students are expected to wear sunscreen and a hat, and bring water
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In the case of rainy or questionable weather, classes may be cancelled. The instructor will contact you. Refunds will be issued at the end of the session.
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No class Monday, August 1 (B.C. Day)
Learning Environment
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A safe, non-judgmental space for students and staff
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Tennis Canada Certified Coaches
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Max student to teacher ratio of 6:1
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Progressive tennis method and equipment used
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Teaching model encourages learning through play
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Integrated perception training
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An emphasis on fun, activity, and challenge
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Sensitive to distinct emotional and learning needs