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Kitsilano Community Centre
Summer Programs | McBride Park
Registration takes place through the City of Vancouver's online recreation and activity registry
Registration is open
Junior Fundamentals + Aces Camp (7.6-10 yrs)
Develop a strong tennis foundation in a fun and supportive environment. This half day camp is designed for beginners AND players with experience. Students will develop their skills each week through high energy, game-based lessons that follow the Summer Smash Progression. Students will be grouped according to age and skill to ensure appropriate level of challenge and progress.
Student Background
Beginning or continuing to:
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Develop or refine technique for groundstrokes
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Develop consistency rallying in the ½ court to full court settings
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Develop technique for serve
Development Focus
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Continue to develop groundstroke technique
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Improve ability to rally with limited use of or no self-rallies
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Become familiar with shot-cycle
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Develop proper serve technique fundamentals
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Develop a love for tennis in a positive environment
5 sessions | $315
4 sessions | $252*
Mini Aces Camp (6-7.6yrs)
Start or continue learning the fundamentals of tennis in a positive environment. This fun half day camp focuses on developing a tennis foundation, including fundamental movement, tracking, and racquet skills. Students enjoy various activities that encourage the development of motor skills and physical literacy.
Student Background
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Has some or no experience in tennis
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Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes
Development Focus
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Develop fundamental forehand and backhand technique
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Develop timing of swing with bounce of ball
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Develop ball tracking skills
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Develop a love for tennis in a positive environment
5 sessions | $315
4 sessions | $252*
Youth Fundamentals + Aces Camp (11-15yrs)
Develop a strong tennis foundation in a fun and supportive environment. This half day camp is designed for beginners AND players with experience. Students will develop their skills each week through high energy, game-based lessons that follow the Summer Smash Progression. Students will be grouped according to age and skill to ensure appropriate level of challenge and progress..
Student Background
Beginning or continuing to:
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Develop or refine technique for groundstrokes
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Develop consistency rallying in the ¾ court to full court settings
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Develop technique for serve
Development Focus
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Continue to develop groundstroke technique
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Improve ability to rally with limited use of or no self-rallies
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Become familiar with shot-cycle
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Develop proper serve technique fundamentals
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Develop a love for tennis in a positive environment
5 sessions | $315
4 sessions | $252*
Adult Beginner (1.0)
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 setting.
Student Background
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Beginning or continuing to:
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Develop technique for groundstrokes
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Develop ability to rally consistently from the ½ court and ¾ court settings
Development Focus
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Develop a solid technical foundation for groundstrokes
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Introduce players to cooperative and competitive rally games
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Develop a love for tennis in a positive environment
4 Sessions $132/$165
Adult Beginner+ (1.5)
Continue developing fundamental skills in a small group setting. This course builds on technique and strategy from Adult Beginner in order to become more confident rallying and playing with serve within the full court setting. Students should repeat this course until they can confidently rally from the baseline with forehand and backhand.
Student Background
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Has taken Adult Beginner or;
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Can rally 10 in a row with forehand from ¾ court
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Developing ability to rally 10 in a row with forehand and backhand from full court
Continuing to:
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Develop or refine technique for groundstrokes
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Develop consistency rallying in the ¾ court to full court settings
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Develop technique for serve
Development Focus
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Continue to develop or refine groundstroke technique
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Gain / improve ability to rally with limited use of or no self-rallies
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Become familiar with shot-cycle
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Develop technical foundation for serve
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Initial exposure to volleying
4/8 sessions | $132/$165
Adult Beginner++ (2.0)
Solidify your foundation for all strokes. Players who can rally consistently continue to develop ball control (direction, height, distance) and technique within cooperative and competitive contexts. An emphasis is placed on developing technique and ability for groundstrokes, volley, and serve. Students should repeat this course until they can confidently control the direction and height of forehand and backhand within a full court rally.
Student Background
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Can rally 10 in a row with forehand and backhand from full court
Beginning or continuing to:
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Develop technical ability for different phases of play
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Develop technique for serve
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Develop consistency rallying in the full court settings
Development Focus
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Continue to develop or refine groundstroke technical foundation
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Improve groundstroke consistency
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Improve shot-cycle consistency and efficiency with movement in three directions
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Develop fundamental volley technique
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Develop full motion serve technique
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Develop or improve to add height and direct the ball
4 sessions | $198
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 consistently rally 10 in a row from baseline with forehand and backhand controlling direction
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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
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In the process of developing consistent full motion serve
Development Focus
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Refine groundstroke technique
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Improve groundstroke consistency
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Improve groundstroke shot selection in singles and doubles context
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Learn or improve transition to net
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Learn or improve basic
4 sessions | $185
3 sessions | $138.75
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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Children's lessons take place at McBride Park (5th Ave and Waterloo St)
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Adult lessons take place at McBride Park and Tatlow Park (2nd Ave and Macdonald St)
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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 classes Monday, July 3, 2023 (Canada Day)
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No classes Monday, August 7, 2023 (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
