Summer Smash Tennis

Fall Programs

Learn tennis indoors this fall with our team of expert coaches. Our programs are designed to provide students with a technical foundation that will allow them to maximize their potential as recreational or competitive players. 

Registration takes place through the City of Vancouver's online recreation and activity registry

Mini Fundamentals (4-5.6 yrs)

Learn tennis this fall! Prepare your child to excel at tennis and sport with lessons that focus on developing fundamental movement and proprioception. We have fun developing students’ movement, tracking, and racquet skills. An emphasis is placed on learning how to develop coordination and cooperation skills in a group setting.

Student Background

• Has some or no experience in tennis

• Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

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Location:

Kitsilano Community Centre 

Kerrisdale Community Centre

6 sessions | $90

14 sessions | $367.50

Mini Aces (5.6-6 yrs)

Start or continue learning tennis this fall! Prepare your child to excel at tennis and sport with lessons that focus on developing fundamental movement and proprioception. We have fun developing students’ movement, tracking, and racquet skills. An emphasis is placed on learning how to develop coordination and cooperation skills in a group setting.

Student Background

• Has some or no experience in tennis

• Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

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Location:

West Point Grey Community Centre

Kerrisdale Community Centre

13 sessions | $455

14 sessions | $367.50

Junior Fundamentals (7-9 yrs)

Young beginners with little or no experience are introduced to the game 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. 

Student Background

• Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes

• Still developing ability to rally consistently (10+) from service line

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

Student Groupings

• Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill 

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 Location:

Kitsilano Community Centre 

Kerrisdale Community Centre 

14 sessions | $420

14 sessions | $420

Junior Aces (7-9 yrs)

Young players with some experience continue to develop their skils 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.

Student Background

• In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes

• In the process of developing correct movement and positioning 

• Can rally consistently from service line or farther (¾ court or baseline)

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Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

Student Groupings

• Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill 

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Location:

Kitsilano Community Centre 

Kerrisdale Community Centre 

West Point Grey Community Centre

14 sessions | $420

14 sessions | $735

13 sessions | $568.75

14 sessions | $735

Youth Fundamentals (10-12 yrs) 

Young beginners with little or no experience are introduced to the game 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. 

Student Background

• Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes

• Still developing ability to rally consistently (10+) from service line

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

Student Groupings

• Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill 

​

Location:  

Kerrisdale Community Centre 

14 sessions | $420

Youth Aces (10-12 yrs)

Young players with some experience continue to develop their sklils 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.

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

Student Background

• In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes

• In the process of developing correct movement and positioning 

• Can rally consistently from service line or farther (¾ court or baseline)

Student Groupings

• Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill

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Location: 

Kerrisdale Community Centre 

West Point Grey Community Centre

Kitsilano Community Centre 

13 sessions | $682.50

14 sessions | $735.00

13 sessions | $682.50

6 sessions | $225

Adult Beginner Clinic (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. 

Student Background

• New to tennis or;

• In the process of developing complete technique for groundstrokes

• Still developing ability to rally consistently from service line

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

​

Location:
Kitsilano Community Centre 

13 sessions | $594.29

Adult Intermediate Clinic (18+) 

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.

Student Background

• In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes and volleys

• In the process of developing correct movement and positioning 

• Can rally consistently from baseline

• Has some experience volleying at the net 

Development Focus

• Refine and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Refine and integrate modern groundstrokes technique

• Refine and integrate modern volley technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills for all phases of play

• Develop strategic awareness for singles and doubles

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Location:
Kitsilano Community Centre 

14 sessions | $735