Kitsilano Community Centre

Summer Programs | McBride 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 tennis this summer 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 complimentary activities that aid in motor skill development and body awareness, as well as cooperation and self-regulation.

5 sessions | $105

Tu-F

8:00am-9:00am

July 4-7*

M-F

8:00am-9:00am

July 10-14

M-F

8:00am-9:00am

July 17-21

M-F

8:00am-9:00am

July 24-28

M-F

8:00am-9:00am

July 31-August 4

Tu-Th

8:00am-9:00am

August 8-11*

M-F

8:00am-9:00am

August 14-18

M-F

8:00am-9:00am

August 21-25

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 and sport with our fundamental movement program. We have fun developing students’ throwing, catching, tracking, footwork, and racquet skills. Enjoy various complimentary activities that aid in motor skill development and body awareness.

5 sessions | $210

Tu-Th

9:00am-11:00am

July 4-7*

M-F

9:00am-11:00am

July 10-14

M-F

9:00am-11:00am

July 17-21

M-F

9:00am-11:00am

July 24-28

M-F

9:00am-11:00am

July 31-August 4

Tu-Th

9:00am-11:00am

August 8-11*

M-F

9:00am-11:00am

August 14-18

M-F

9:00am-11:00am

August 21-25

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 | $262.50

Tu-Th

9:30am-12:00pm

July 4-7*

M-F

9:30am-12:00pm

July 10-14

M-F

9:30am-12:00pm

July 17-21

M-F

9:30am-12:00pm

July 24-28

M-F

9:30am-12:00pm

July 31-August 4

Tu-Th

9:30am-12:00pm

August 8-11*

M-F

9:30am-12:00pm

August 14-18

M-F

9:30am-12:00pm

August 21-25

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 | $262.50

Tu-F

1:15pm-3:45pm

July 4-7*

M-F

1:15pm-3:45pm

July 10-14

M-F

1:15pm-3:45pm

July 17-21

M-F

1:15pm-3:45pm

July 24-28

Adult Beginner Accelerated (18+yrs)

Learn the essentials of how to play tennis in one week! This course provides an introduction to the game with an eventual progression to rally and play within the full court setting.

4 sessions | $224

M-Th

2:15pm-4:15pm

July 31-August 3

Tu-Th

2:15pm-4:15pm

August 8-10*

M-Th

2:15pm-4:15pm

August 14-17

M-Th

2:15pm-4:15pm

August 21-24

Adult Beginner Clinic (18+yrs)

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.

4/8 sessions | $150/$180/$210

Tu/Th

5:15pm-6:45pm

July 4-13

M/W

7:30am-8:45am

July 5-12*

M/W

4:30pm-5:30pm

July 5-26*

M/W

7:30am-8:45am

July 17-26

M/W

4:30pm-5:30pm

July 31-August 23*

Tu/Th

5:15pm-6:45pm

August 1-10

M/W

7:30am-8:45am

August 14-23

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.

4/8 sessions | $180/$210

M/W

5:30pm-6:30pm

July 5-26*

Tu/Th

5:15pm-6:45pm

July 18-27

M/W

5:30pm-6:30pm

July 31-August 23*

Tu/Th

5:15pm-6:45pm

August 15-24

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.

4 sessions | $198

M/W

8:45am-10:15am

July 5-12*

M/W

8:45am-10:15am

July 17-26

M/W

8:45am-10:15am

August 14-23

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.

4 sessions | $120

M/W

1:00pm-2:00pm

June 28

FREE

M/W

1:00pm-2:00pm

July 5-12*

M/W

1:00pm-2:00pm

July 17-26

M/W

1:00pm-2:00pm

July 31-August 9*

M/W

1:00pm-2:00pm

August 14-23

Adult Cardio Tennis (2.0-3.0)

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.

4 sessions | $165

M/W

3:15pm-4:30pm

July 5-12*

M/W

3:15pm-4:30pm

July 17-26

M/W

3:15pm-4:30pm

July 31-August 9*

M/W

3:15pm-4:30pm

August 14-23

Adult Intermediate Clinic (3.0-4.0): Feeding+Footwork

Improve your strokes, footwork, and fitness. Increase the quality and control of your groundstrokes and volleys through feedings drills, while developing better movement through specific footwork patterns. An opportunity for more experienced players (3.0 – 3.5 NTRP rating) to improve technique, placement, and movement in order to play better singles and doubles. Class is taught by a senior coach and professional trainer.

4 sessions | $165

M/W

2:00pm-3:15pm

July 5-12*

M/W

2:00pm-3:15pm

July 17-26

M/W

2:00pm-3:15pm

July 31-August 9*

M/W

2:00pm-3:15pm

August 14-23

Key Information

Logistics

All students MUST print off our activity waiver found on our website and bring a signed copy to the FIRST class
Children's lessons take place at McBride Park (5th Ave and Waterloo St)
Adult lessons take place at McBride Park and Tatlow Park (2nd Ave and Macdonald St)
Students are expected to bring their own rackets and dress in athletic attire with athletic shoes
Students are expected to wear sunscreen and a hat, and bring water
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.
No classes Monday, July 3, 2023 (Canada Day)
No classes Monday, August 7, 2023 (B.C. Day)